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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007/04/23• PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT Regular Meeting Apri123, 2007 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller NOT PRESENT: Marty. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA • A. Monday, April 23, 2QQ7 City Council Agenda MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherly. To Approve the Monday, Apri123, 2007 City Council Agenda as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT Chief Sommer provided a report on the Pinewood parking issue on Quincy Street. Chief Sommer indicated that the calls made to them have been responded to and the cars dispersed from the area. He then said that the Officers have been asked to watch the area as well as meeting with the Schooi to discuss parking in the area. Chief Sommer said that the officers have done an excellent job to ensure the safety of the children getting to and from school. Chief Sommer noted that this is an area that they are considering for a security camera to monitor the parking situation. Council Member Mueller thanked the Chief for the information and said that he and his officers are doing a good job. ~ ~J Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 Acting Mayor Stigney said that he likes the idea of the flier to provide information to parents in • the axea about the parking. Council Member Flaherty thanked the Chief for the information and said that the petition is an indictment against the police department and, it is an unfair indictment against the police department, and he thanked them for the proactive actions to provide this necessary information to the Council. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS A. Resolution 7074 Proclaiming Apri124, 2007 as Arbor Day City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 7074. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Resolution 7074, Proclaiming April 24, 2007 as Arbor Day. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7059, a Resolution Approving an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Appiication for a Billboard on Outlot A, Sysco • Second Addition Community Development Director Ericson noted that this is a public hearing to consider an interim use permit for a billboard between Sysco Foods and Medtronic. The City Adopted ordinance 769 and entered into an agreement with clear channel on the billboards and the terms of the acquisition and relocation requires the relocation of four billboards. One site would be the City's outlot between Sysco and Medtronic. Consistent with that, a lease agreement was executed with Clear Channel to allow that to move forward. The billboards would have a 30 year life span and then would need to be removed. Director Ericson indicated that the setbacks and all other Code requirements have been satisfied. The Planning Commission reviewed this matter and felt that this billboard would cause no adverse effects in this location. Director Ericson read a statement from the Planning Commission noting that they are opposed to the location of billboards on Highway 10 but, to not approve this request, couid create a worse situation. Director Ericson read the conditions of approval listed in the Resolution and noted that the City will receive lease revenues from this billboard. Acting Mayor Stigney opened the public hearing. • Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 • David Jalu~ke 8428 Eastwood Road asked who will bear the cost of moving this sign. Director Ericson indicated that the cost associated with relocating the sign will be born by Medtronic. Mr. Jaluilce asked what the lease revenues will be. Director Ericson indicated that the revenue stream would be the same as the two remaining signs on the former goif course property and estimated that the revenues begin at $15,000, then $25,000, and then $30,000 up through the 30 year period. Hearing no further public comments, Acting Mayor Stigney closed the public hearing. Council Member Hull asked when the lease starts, in 2005, or when it is constructed. Director Ericson indicated that the lease term will begin when the sign is erected. City Attorney Riggs requested adding the expiration date to the Resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7059, A Resolution Approving an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Application for a Billboard on Outlot ~ A, Sysco Second Addition as Amended to Include the Expiration Date. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing to Consider the Second Reading of Ordinance 788, Approving Amendments to Chapters 1102 and 1113 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to Define Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station and Allow a Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station as a Conditional Use in a B-2 Zoning District Community Development Director Ericson said that the first reading was held and this second reading addresses the addition of language to the Zoning Code to identify a subset of gas stations that would be allowed in the B2 Zoning District. Staff asked that the public hearing be opened and that Council take no action until the next meeting as the owners of The Station are not present and would like to be here for this. Acting Mayor Stigney opened the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Continue to the May 14, 2007 Meeting at 7:05 p.m. Ayes - 3 Nays - 0 Abstain -1(Hull) Motion carried. . C. Resolution 7070, Approving the Replacement of an Outdoor Warning Siren Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 Chief Sommer explained that this Resolution is seeking approval to replace one of the outdoor • warning sirens. This siren is located near Groveland Park and the new model will have a battery backup and a louder siren covering a larger area. Council Member Flaherty asked where the siren without battery backup is located. Chief Sommer indicated the last one is at City Hall and that is scheduled for replacement next year. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaheriy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7070, Approving the Placement of an Outdoor Warning Siren. Acting Mayor Stigney noted the cost and the low bidder. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 7071, Consideration of the Suspension of a Multiple Dwelling License for 775Q Silver Lake Road Housing Inspector Anderson appeared before Council and said that there is a water leak and a corrective notice was issued and, to date, there have been no formal mitigation plans received. However, a building permit application was received this afternoon for replacement of the roof at the premise. He then asked that Council consider tabling this Resolution at this time. • MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Postpone Resolution 7071, Consideration of the Suspension of a Multiple Dwelling License for 7750 Silver Lake Road to the May 14, 2007 Meeting. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7075, Recognizing Woodlawn Terrace for Level C Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing Program Housing Inspector Anderson recognized Woodlawn Terrace for Level C Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing Program. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resalution 7075, Recognizing Woodlawn Terrace for Level C Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing program. Flaherty thanked the management people for their efforts. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 5 . F. Resotution 7076, Recognizing Scotland Green, Sands and Silverwood Apartments for Level B Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing Program Housing Inspector Anderson appeared before Council and recognized Scotland Green, Sands and Silverwood Apartments for their efforts to attain Level B Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing Program. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7076, Recognizing Scotland Green, Sands and Silverwood Aparrinents for Level B Certification in the Mounds View Multiple Dwelling Licensing Program. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Housing Inspector Anderson noted that there were two additional applications that will be coming before Council for approval. G. Consider Resolution 7057, Approving a Development Review for an 11,000 Square Foot Manufacturing/Production Building at Central Sandblasting, 2299 County Road H • Community Development Director Ericson noted that this is a request for development review for Central Sandblasting and they have been at this location since 1973 and are looking to expand their facility. This would be a new building on the west side of the property to allow them to do more work and get their materials inside to clean up the site. The property is 2.8 acres and is zoned industrial. Director Ericson said that Staff has reviewed parking, easements, and storm water runoff. He then said that 45 Parking Stalls are required now and, with the expansion, 67 parking stalls would be required. The site is either paved or fully graveled so there is adequate space available for parking. Director Ericson explained that the driveway is proposed along the easement and public works approves, as long as the owner realizes that any restoration for work to be done in the easement area is the responsibility of the property owner. Director Ericson noted that grading and drainage plans have been reviewed by public works, and Staff feels that this is a good plan. Staff feels that, after review, the request meets all City Code requirements and Staff recommends approval. • Director Ericson read the conditions of approval from the Resolution. Director Ericson requested that Council add a requirement for a development agreement. Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Mueller said that, in one photo, there are puddles and she is wondering if • changes will take care of that. Director Ericson said there are plans for a swale but the lot is very flat. He then said that Staff feels that this will be an improvement. Council Member Flaherty thanked them for providing jobs for the City. He then asked if this will alleviate storing pallets outside. The Applicant indicated that they will still need to store some things outside but this will be an improvement. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7057, Approving a Development Review for an 11,000 Square Foot Manufacturing/Production Building at Central Sandblasting, 2299 County Road H as Amended to Include a Development Agreement. Council Member Mueller said she is happy that they are growing their business in town. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 786, an Ordinance Amending • Chapter 1010 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Wetlands Protection Community Development Director Ericson explained that the proposed ordinance amendment would clarify and strengthen the language in the Code that describes when a wetland alteration permit would be required. He then said that the other change, as direction from Council, was to make sure that Kennedy & Graven review this and provide additional teeth under enforcement for violation and penalties. That additional language has been added. He then read it. Council Member Mueller asked whether the Staff could put a copy of the Ordinance change in water bills to inform residents. Staff can do so. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 786, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1010 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Wetlands Protection. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 7 • I. Resolution 7073, Approving Hiring William Hanggi as a Part-time Seasonal Employee and Setting a Wage for Returning Seasonal Employees in Public Works Public Works Director Lee addressed Council and explained that the 2007 Seasonal Public Works Positions were approved with one issue being advertising for part time seasonal workers and the second issue being the wage for returning part time seasonal workers. Director Lee pointed out that this is a part time position and Mr. Hanggi would wark, on average, three days per week and the position would terminate in six months. The position has no benefits and the wage recommendation is $12.50 per hour. Director Lee noted that Staff had provided information on returning seasonal workers from other cities. He then said that 37 applications were received for the 10 positions available and, historically, there have been only 11 applications for 10 positions. He then recommended approval of $11.50 for returning seasonal workers. Council Member Mueller said she would like to separate the two things out rather than doing them at the same time. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaheriy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7073A • Hiring William Hanggi as a Part Time Seasonal Returning Employee at $12.50 Per Hour. Council Member Flaherty asked what makes Mr. Hanggi different from the other seasonal employees. Director Lee explained that this is somewhat different as it is a part time seasonal position and the others are full time seasonal. Director Lee explained that Staff would be using Mr, Hanggi's wealth of knowledge and experience to train existing employees. Acting Mayor Stigney requested that the $12.50 wage be added to the motion. He then said that Mounds View is ahead of the game with what other cities are paying. He further said that this is up to 10 and he would like Mr. Hangii to be considered one of the 10 not an addition to the 10. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaheriy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7073B, Setting a Wage for Returning Seasonal Employees in Public Works up to $11.50 per Hour. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • J. Resolution 7051, Approving Full-time Cable Coordinator Position and Advertisement for Hire Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 8 City Administrator Ulrich explained that this item would approve advertisement for the full time • cable coordinator position as previously discussed by the Council. William Werner of 2765 Sherwood Road asked what a Cable Coordinator would do and why the position is necessary. City Administrator Ulrich explained that this person would develop programs, cable cast the Council meetings and other City meetings. David Jaluilce of 8428 Eastwood Road said that he does not feel like it is necessary for a full time employee. He then said that it seems like they are trying to build a cable corporation. He further said that the economy is bad and he thinks that this is unnecessary at this time. Council Member Hull asked whether the Cable Coordinator position was new last year. City Administrator Ulrich indicated that it was the first time there was a full time position but the title was a little different. Council Member Flaherty said that one thing from a few years ago was a goal of better communication with the residents. He then said that he supports the position as he thinks it is something that the City needs to better inform residents of what is going on. Council Member Mueller said that a lot of people cannot come down to the meetin or et the • g g papers but, there are a lot of people that watch these meetings on television. This position was already established by the City and this would replace that person. Mr. Jahnke said that he sees no difference for other departments and why does the City have to pay the Cable volunteers and not other volunteers. Acting Mayor Stigney said he questions the Hay points and the required salary. He then said that he does not approve of full time for this position because he does not want the City to be required to pay the benefits and the other costs associated with having employee. City Administrator Ulrich suggested postponement to allow time for Staff to contact the consultant. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Postpone Resolution 7051, Approving Full-time Cable Coordinator Position and Advertisement for Hire to May 14, 2007. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Postpone to Allow Staff to Have the Opportunity to Get the Results of the Information from the Research Company and to Look at the Option of Three Part Time People Rather than One Full Time Coordinator. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting • Acting Mayor Stigney would positions rather than full time. Ayes - 3 Ayes - 4 Apri123, 2007 Page 9 like the Human Resources Committee to discuss three part time Nays -1(Flaherty) Motion carried. Nays - 0 Motion carried. Acting Mayor Stigney noted that the title for this position is Cable Television Coordinator. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Licenses for Approval B. Se~e~~o .,..~e-~ r.. n,r,...a.,~.~ ~a.,., ~ ~~ ~n~~~ ~.n~~-4~~~E~ee~ ~ w C. Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 29, at 7:05 p.m. to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 791 Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2008 through 2012 c,.~+;.,,. ., u„i.i:,, r..,,...,,.,,....,..,+ uo.,..;...~ n.,+~ F., +~.,. ~nn~ c,,,,~ n,,,,+ u~.,,;,,,.+ ~JV~l~;llg µ 1 YRlli~. illlEll V~{. • Council Member Flaherty would like to remove B and D for discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A and C as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:05 p.m, to Consider an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Totino's Restaurant Located at 2535 County Road 10 in Mounds View Economic Development Coordinator Backman reported that Totino's Italian Kitchen that has been in NE Minneapolis since 1951 has to move to a new location this year and they will be at 2535 County Highway 10. Coordinator Backman explained that the Totino family has made it a tradition to be involved with area communities and that would be good for the City. Council Member Mueller confirmed that the Code has been reviewed on the liquor license portion of the restaurant business with the proximity to the Church and the Daycare Center. • Coordinator Backman indicated that he reviewed it with Heidi Heller, the planner and he has copies if anyone would like to review it. He then said that if anyone receives 60% of revenues from sales of food they shall be exempt. Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 10 Council Member Mueller asked how many this restaurant will be able to seat. • Coordinator Backman explained that Mounds View Square would have adequate parking. Council Member Flaherty said that this seems a little premature, and, he has no issue with it but there is no plan before the Council for what the building will look like. City Administrator Ulrich explained that the license is important to this business and, they wanted to make sure that they could obtain the license before expending a lot of money at this location. He then suggested that the license could be a conditional approval. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the approval will be contingent upon the request meeting all City requirements. Coordinator Backman said that he asked them how they feel about the customer base while moving and was told that they feel comfortable with this location as they feel that their customers are located all around the area. He then said that Staff is trying to move the process along but, they are spending money to relocate to this site and that is why Staff is hying to accommodate them. Council Member Mueller said that when she was talking to a resident one thing that residents want is a sit down restaurant and she is very excited about this opportunity. • MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Scheduling a Public Hearing for Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:05 p.m, to Consider an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Totino's Restaurant Located at 2535 County Road 10 in Mounds View. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resoiution 7072 Authorizing the Preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement and Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the 2007 Seal Cost Project Council Member Flaherty would like to provide plenty of information, even before the public hearing, so that residents are informed. He then asked Public Works Director Lee to provide information as to what would be happening at the public hearing. Public Works Director Lee provided an expianation. Council Member Mueller asked Staff to explain why the seal coating comes up on newer streets. Public Works Director Lee explained that there is a seal coat program, to coat streets within three to five years of reconstruction, and then 5 to 6 years after that to maintain the best ~ pavement management program possible for the streets. Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 11 • Council Member Flaherty asked who would draft the Joint Powers agreement and at what cost. Director Lee explained that Kennedy & Graven wou~d do so and the costs should not be much as there was already one done that can just be amended. City Attorney Riggs estimated that drafting the document would cost a couple hundred dollars. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7072, Authorizing the Preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement and Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the 2007 Seal Coat Project. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Staff asked for direction on how to handle notice for this project and whether direct mailing is necessary to residents along the streets scheduled fox seal coating. Council directed Staff to post it on the website and in the newspaper. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS • Council Member Mueller asked, on Page 16, for clarification on the donation and what fund it will go into. Finance Director Beer said that twice per year Bethlehem Baptist Church makes a donation and it is distributed throughout the City. This will be put into the Y Partners. Acting Mayor Stigney explained that the gift is in lieu of paying taxes. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 23, 2007 and Apri19, 2007 Minutes will be Approved at the May 14, 2007 City Council Meeting 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council • David Jahnke said he went to the Airport Commission meeting and the traffic actually is down this past year and, also, there has been talk of the restaurant and there is an interested party that Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 12 wants to go further than that because they feel that a motel, because of Medtronic, would be a lot • more convenient. Council Member Mueller said that the May/June edition of Mounds View Matters is out with a lot of good information. The Festival in the Park committee has been meeting every other week to work on the festival for Sunday, August 19, 2007. There will be a design a T-shirt contest and the information is on the website. Council Member Mueller said that she had the privilege of attending a Minnesota League of Cities seminar last week and she attended 10 sessions that could have been all day, but were very informational sessions of about 45 minutes and she learned a lot that she hopes to apply in her position. Acting Mayor Stigney reported that the County Commissioners gave themselves a 25.1 % raise with no public discussion and no public input from $63,948 up to $80,000 and Tony Bennett will get $82,500. He then said that he talked to Commissioner Parker at the Town Hall meeting and made his comments known to her. He further said that both Commissioners Parker and Bennett voted for this as did every commissioner except for Reinhardt and he is very disappointed in the Commissioners. B. Reports of Staff Community Development Director Ericson said he just came back from the National Planning • Conference and attended a number of very informative sessions discussing Code Enforcement and Sign Code Regulations and other issues with home-based businesses. He then said that he hopes to bring some ordinance amendments or programs and policies based on information he received at the Conference. City Administrator Ulrich noted that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments meets this Thursday at Maplewood City Ha11 at 7:00 p.m. C. Reports of City Attorney None. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 7, 2007, at 7 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7 p.m. ~ Mounds View City Council Apri123, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 13 . City Administrator Ulrich noted that the Street and Utility Task Force meets on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • •