HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007/06/11. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT
Regular Meeting
June 11, 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, Mueller, and Marty
NOT PRESENT: None.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
• A. Monday, June 11, 2007 City Council Agenda
City Admmistrator Ulnch noted that Item 8D was amended to be the Second Reading and
Adoption.
Mayor Marty would like to read a short letter from Citizen of the Year, Ed Lanz, under Special
Orders of Business.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, June 11, 2007 City Council
Agenda as Amended.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Rick Perozzi of ~791 Groveland Road said that he received a message from Staff but it did not
tell him how to go about taking the light pole off his property.
Community Development Director Ericson explained that the lightpole is incorrectly located in
the parking lot and that was communicated to Mr. Perozzi. This is not something that the City
would have approved had it been known up front and now this is a matter to be resolved by Mr.
Perozzi and the other property owner.
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Mr. Perozzi would like to know what the setbacks are on the property. He then said that he just ~
wants to get the parking lot in. He further said that there is a utility on their property that was
ignored and neglected and they have a grading issue that causes water to run to their property.
Director Ericson indicated that there is 10% of the bond left and he will work with the parties to
move the process along.
David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road said that he watched the work session and there was
discussion of getting rid of the franchise fees.
Mayor Marty indicated that was a goal of the City ever since it was first implemented but he
would not pursue at this time.
Mr. Jahnke said that he is happy that Mayor Marly changed his mind on Medtronic as they are a
large contributor. He then said that 60% of the franchise fees comes from businesses.
Dan Mueller of 8343 Groveland Road wanted to beat the rush on campfire issues. He then said
that he was wondering if Council is going to have to have residents ask if it is okay to plant
certain types of flowers if the City is going to limit fires due to allergies. He further said that this
is a shame to go this far because a couple of people cannot get along.
Dan Mueller said that he wonders if he needs a permit for his smoking of fish or brisket and
other cooking and whether he needs a permit for mowing the lawn if it is dusty so as not to cause •
issues with allergies.
Mr. Mueller said that residents pay high t~es and he does not think it is necessary to add
another permit for a camp fire.
Mayor Marty indicated that Council will be discussing the matter further at another work
session.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS
A. Malloy, Montague, Kamowski, Radosevich, & Co. P.A., to Present the City's
December 31, 2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and
Management Report
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• Finance Director Beer introduced Aaron Nielson who presented the Annual Financial Report and
Management Report to Council.
Council Member Flaherty indicated he spoke with the Finance Director today to clarify market
value homestead credit and the City will get a larger credit this year and that will allow the Citify
to reduce the levy.
B. Northwest Youth and Family Services Presentation (Kaye Andrews)
Kay Andrews and Jerry Hromatka appeared before Council and provided information on
Northwest Youth and Family Services.
Council member Mueller asked Jerry Hromatka where the Oak Grove Middle School is located.
Mr. Hromatka indicated that it is off of Lexington and serves part of the Mounds View School
District.
Mayor Marty said that he served as a representative to Mounds View on this board and this is an
outstanding organization for the City. He then pointed out that the total cost of services received
by Mounds View residents was $305,885 and the City contribution is $17,405.
• Mayor Marty thanked the representatives for the good work they are doing for the community.
C. Letter from Mounds View Citizen of the Year
Mayor Marty read the letter received from Ed Lanz, the Citizen of the Year.
Mayor Marty thanked all the Scout Leaders in the community that volunteer and give back along
with all the coaches for a11 the park and recreation teams.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing, Resolution 7091, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor Located at 2840
County Highway 10
Assistant to the Administrator Crane asked for Council consideration of renewal of the liquor
license for ABC Liquor.
Mayor Marly opened the public hearing.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
• Council Member Mueller asked when the compliance check was done.
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Staff indicated it was done on May 12, 2007. •
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7091, a
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor
Located at 2840 County Highway 10.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
B. Public Hearing, Resolution 7092, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies Located at 2345
County Road H2
Assistant to the Administrator Crane asked for Council consideration of a renewal of the liquor
license for Vino & Stogies.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Council Member Flaherty asked Mr. Waste if he was familiar with the recent police reports. He
then asked Mr. Waste what happened.
Mr. Waste said that his store was not involved but his brother had a party in the basement of the •
home portion attached to his store. The store was locked and the alarm system was on.
Council Member Flaherty asked if there is an enriy way from the home to the facility and who
holds the key.
Mr. Waste indicated that his brother and one employee have the key. He then said that he was
not there and was not involved at all with the party.
Council Member Mueller said that there are a lot of questions and thanked him for coming. She
then asked if anyone living at the residence works for him.
Mr. Waste said that they do not.
Mayor Marty said that something he found disturbing is that the memo from the Police Chief
states that he finds it difficult to believe that Mr. Waste could be unaware of the party especially
when the parties were advertised with business cards for the next date of the party.
Mr. Waste said he knows nothing about business cards.
Council Member Flaherty asked if Mr. Waste has seen the police report from the Chief. He then
said that Mr. Waste is familiar with the circumstances and he is the license holder and the home
has the same address as the business so the home is part of the business, in his opinion. •
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Council Member Flaherty asked if Mr. Waste was aware of anything that was going on in the
house with his renters.
Mr. Waste indicated that he knew there was a party planned but he did not know he was
charging for it. He then said that he was surprised to find out that they were charging to get into
the pariy when it was told to him to be a party to celebrate his son's return from the service.
Mr. Waste indicated that he is not his renter because the family owns the house as part of their
dad's estate.
Mr. Waste said that the alarm company has records of when the alarm is set and whether anyone
re-enters so that would provide information that no one is accessing after hours.
Council Member Mueller said that, as a parent, she is concerned that if one of her underage
children came home intoxicated she would be angry with any responsible adults that contributed
to the intoxication. She then said that it is unfortunate that the addresses are the same for the
business and the residence because that may be a signal to underage people that they can go into
the business and buy.
Council recessed at 8:04 p.m. to allow the Mayor to confer with City Administrator Ulrich and
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Council reconvened.
Chief Sommer provided a summary indicated that there were drinking parties being held in the
basement at this address and looked into it and executed a search warrant on May 5, 2007. At
that time there were 30 people present and they paid an amount to get a wrist band and there
were 11 underage people there and some were charged. The resident was charged with a gross
misdemeanor charge operating a disorderly hause and the ex-wife was charged with providing
alcohol to someone under 21 years of age.
Council Member Mueller asked about the 11 underage people and why only 6 were charged with
underage consumption.
Chief Sommer indicated that they were all tested and only 6 tested positive for alcohol. They
were charged with misdemeanor underage consumption.
Chief Sornmer indicated that the police sent in someone under the age of 21 who was a stranger
to the family who informed them that she was under 21 and were given a wrist band for $15.00.
Council Member Mueller asked if the business has ever failed a liquor compliance check before.
• Chief Sommer indicated that the business has not.
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Council Member Stigney said that he is confused because Robert Waste is not a party to this and •
asked whether the Chief feels that he should be held accountable and whether the license should
not be renewed because of activities in the building.
Council Member Flaherty asked if there was a way to find out where the alcohol was purchased
from.
Chief Sommer indicated it would be difficult to do so. He then said that Edward Waste stated
that he purchases the alcohol retail from either Vino & Stogies or other liquor stores.
Council Member Flaherly asked whether the alcohol came from Mr. Waste's store. He then
asked how a residence and a business exist in one building at the same address.
Community Development Director Ericson explained that the family bought the property back in
the 1950's prior to the enactment of the enactment of the Zoning Code so this is considered a
legal nonconforming use.
Mayor Marty asked whether the central office or records from the security service could provide
information on when the alarms are on and off.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Move this to the June 25, 2007 Council Meeting to
Consider Possibility of Non-Renewal and To Allow Time for Information to be Obtained from
the Alarm Company and Authorize a Public Hearing to Consider Suspension of a Liquor •
License.
Mayor Marty said that the City Attorney would be at the June 25, 2007 meeting for guidance and
there is still time to renew prior to expiration of the license.
Council Member Mueller said that utility bills are behind and she would like to get that caught
up.
Mayor Marty said he would like the fire inspection done so that Council can move forward with
renewal if that is the desire of Council.
Mr. Waste indicated that the fire inspector had already been in to check.
Council Member Mueller asked whether Edward Waste or the other person involved in this
incident is employed by Mr. Waste.
Mr. Waste said that they are not.
Council Member Stigney said that from the motion made it sounded as if Mr. Waste can't prove
his store was closed and locked then he should lose his license and he is not so sure that should
be the case.
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• City Administrator Ulrich explained that the motion is for a public hearing for suspension or
revocation of the license on June 25, 2007 and to postpone action tonight.
Council Member Flaherty asked that Mr. Waste be provided with Section 502.16 on permits and
responsibilities for license holders in Mounds View.
Council asked for proof that Mr. Waste is leasing space from the estate.
Council Member Mueller asked whether anyone has ever lived in the residence that has not been
a famiiy member.
Mr. Waste indicated that there is always at least one family member but there have been
roommates.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
C. Pablic Hearing, Resolution 7094, Resolution to Consider an Off Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor Located at 2577
County Highway 10
Assistant to the Administrator Crane requested Council consideration of renewal of the liquor
license for Big Top Liquor.
~ Mayor Marty opened the pubiic hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7094, a
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor
Located at 2577 County Highway 10.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
D. Public Hearing, Resolution 7095, Resolution to Consider an On Sale Wine
and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Located at 2394
County Highway 10
Assistant to the Administrator Crane requested Council consideration of renewal of the liquor
license for Taiko Sushi and noted that the certificate of liability insurance was received on
Friday. Taiko Sushi did fail their compliance check when conducted.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty ciosed the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
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Mayor Marty said that the Certificate of Liability Insurance was received but, the City approved •
the initial license, without the Certificate.
Assistant to the Administrator Crane indicated that the City had it for the last renewal.
Council Member Flaherty said that there was a failure of a compliance check and asked if the
establishment will be monitored to ensure compliance.
Chief Sommer indicated that the waitress sold alcohol to the person even though the underage
license was presented. He then said that the person was charged with a crime with the potential
of a$3,000 fine for selling to an underage person so that sends a clear message.
Council Member Mueller asked how long this business has had a license.
Assistant ta the Administrator Crane indicated that they have had a license for two years.
Mayor Marty would like the consequences of another failed compliance check relayed to the
license holder.
MOTION/SECOND: Ma.rty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7095, a
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi
Located at 2394 County Highway 10.
Council Member Flaherty would like this to come back to Council for consideration of .
revocation or suspension if there is another failed compliance check.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
E. Public Hearing, Resolution 7096, Resolution to Consider an On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert's Sports Bar and
Entertainment Located at 2400 County Road H2
Assistant to the Administrator Crane requested Council consideration of renewal of the liquor
license for Robert's Sports Bar and Entertainment. Roberts does have an outstanding utility bill
at this time.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Council Member Flaherty said that the last time this license came forward there were some
issues with noise and he is happy to report that those items have been resolved and he has not
heard any noise complaints out of Roberts since then.
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• MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7096, a
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert's Sports Bar
and Entertainment Located at 2400 County Road H2.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
F. Public Hearing, Resolution 7097, Resolution to Consider an On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid Located at 2200
County Highway 10
Assistant to the Administrator Crane requested Council consideration of approval of a liquor
license renewal for The Mermaid.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaheriy. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7097, a
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid
Located at 2200 County Highway 10.
• Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
G. Public Hearing, Resolution 7098, Resolution to Consider an On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe's Located at 2400 County
Highway 10
Assistant to the Administrator Crane requested Council consideration of a liquor license renewal
for Moe's.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Muelier/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7098, a
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe's Located at
2400 County Highway 10.
Council Member Flaherty asked whether this would be the appropriate time to bring up an issue
that pertains to this. He then said that he called City Administrator Ulrich and he would like the
fire inspections done before these are brought before the Council rather than having them
pending.
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City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there is no statutory requirement for inspections and, if •
Council would like to see them prior to consideration, Staff can work to accommodate that in the
future..
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
H. Public Hearing, Resolution 8005 to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for
Merryville Farms to Locate a Summer Seasonal Produce Stand Annually
in the Parking Lot of the Mermaid, 2200 County Highway 10
Planner Heller explained that Merryville Farms was looking for a new location and The
Mermaid has offered their parking lot.
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:57 p.m.
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:57 p.m.
Council Member Mueller asked whether there was consideration of locating this vegetable stand
at the City property.
Planner Heller said that the use would have to be allowed and they tried to get an agreement with
Walgreen's but that did not work out. She then explained that the available locations are quite •
limited.
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 8005, a
Resolution to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Merryville Farms to Locate a Surmner
Seasonal Produce Stand Annually in the Parking Lot of the Mermaid, 2200 County Highway 10.
Council Member Mueller asked whether this goes on indefinitely.
Mayor Mariy indicated that it will continue unless there are any issues or changes.
Council Member Mueller asked whether the City can reconsider the CUP if there are issues.
Community Development Director Ericson explained that there is a condition of approval that
would allow the City to reconsider for certain reasons.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
I. Resolution 7099, Approving a Step Increase for Justin Solberg, Mounds
View PSO and Police Officer Ben Knitter
City Administrator Ulrich read Resolution 7099.
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• MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Resolution 7099, Approving a Step
Increase for Justin Solberg, Mounds View PSO and Police Officer Ben Knitter.
Mayor Marty thanked Staff for bringing these to Council prior to the anniversary dates.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
J. Resolution 7033, Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals
Program, Values Statement, Rules of Conduct, and Action Plan
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that Council annually adopts its goals and mission
statement.
Mayor Marty indicated that this information was provided to residents at the town hall meeting.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hu11. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7033,
Adopting a City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, Rules of
Conduct, and Action Plan.
Council Member Stigney asked about rule number 8 of tl~e Rules of Conduct as he has issues
with the language because he does not think that it is germane to what the Council does.
• Council agreed that there was a wording change that does not appear in this version.
Motion withdrawn.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Postpone Resolution 7033, Adopting a City Vision
and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, Rules of Conduct, and Action Plan.
Council Member Mueller said that the original language said that council members praise in
public and criticize in private and discipline.
Council would like clarification.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
K. Resolution 7093, Supporting an Application for the Governor's 2008
Bonding Bill Toward the Highway 96, Highway 10 and County Road H
Interchange Projects
City Administrator Ulrich explained that this item was a request from Arden Hills for support of
efforts to obtain state bonding money for the upgrade of the bridge across 35W at County Road
H.
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7093, •
Supporting an Application for the Governor's 2008 Bonding Bill Taward the Highway 96,
Highway 10 and County Road H Interchange Projects.
Council Member Flaherty said that he would like to help out a neighboring city and noted that
development of the TCAAP property will be a major undertaking for them.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
L. Resolution 8002, To Permit the PSO to Work Full Time Hours Through the
End of August
Community Development Director Ericson said that there is some concern amongst the residents
that there is a need to be out responding to complaints on nuisance code violations and there are
some properties going into foreclosure keeping staff very busy. Staff is recommending that the
PSO be allowed to work full time for the remainder of the sumrner and allow Staff to get a better
handle on some of these nuisance code violations.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Fla.herty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 8002,
To Permit the PSO to Work Full Time Hours Through the End of August
Mayor Marty indicated that he was working in Spring Lake Park in the Lions food booth and he
met the Spring Lake Park Code Enforcement Inspector •
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
M. Resolution 8004, Awarding a Contract for the Oakwood and Hillview Park
Playground Equipment Replacement Projects
Public Works Director Lee reviewed the proposal to purchase new playground equipment at
Oakwood and Hillview Park.
Mayor Marty asked if there is any way to use resident volunteers to assist with assembly and
installation to reduce Staff time.
Mayor Marty asked if there is an additional cost for the more neutral earth tones.
Director Lee indicated that there would not be an additional charge.
Council Member Mueller asked for information of where the equipment would be installed for
Oakwood Park.
Director Lee pointed out the location on the map provided.
Council Member Mueller said that this would be an excellent project for an Eagle Scout. •
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Council Member Mueller asked if there is any salvage value to the old equipment or if it has to
be destroyed.
Director Lee recommended that the equipment be disposed of as there are safety standaxds that
have changed and the equipinent does not meet the new standards for safety.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 8004,
Awarding a Contract for the Oakwood and Hillview Park Playground Equipment Replacement
Projects.
Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
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C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, June 2S, 2007 to Consider the
First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 793, an Ordinance Amending
the Mounds View Zaning Code Relating to the Former PF Zoning District
• D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2007, for a Second
Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 79Q, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3
and 5 of the Mounds View City Charter
E. Set a Public Hearing for 7;15 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2047, to Consider an
Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica Located at 2640 County
Road I in Mounds View
F. Resolution 8003, Approving the 2007 - 2008 Mounds View Business Licenses
G. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for the City Hall Elevator
Council Member Stigney requested that Item G be removed for discussion.
Council Member Flaherty requested that Item A be removed for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the Consent Agenda Items C, D, E and F
as Presented.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
A. Licenses for Approval
Council Member Flaherty realized he meant to remove Item 8F.
~ MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Approve Consent Agenda Item A, Licenses for
Approval.
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Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Flaherty apologized, indicating he had meant to pull item 8F, not 8A. he had a
question about the toboacco license renewal for ABC Liquor.
Council struck that license renewal from the list.
G. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for the City Hall
Elevator
Council Member Stigney said that he had questions on the costs and that they were seemingly
renegotiated to become low bidder. He then said that the City has a bi-monthly contract now and
this is a monthly contract and he is surprised with that since the elevator is used so infrequently.
Council Member Stigney indicated that people within the industry are stating that there are no
annual requirements for testing other than the no load test and he would like to look into this
further to see if Staff can be assigned the monthly telephone check before entering into a
contract.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Move this to the June 25, 2007 Meeting to Determine
whether the Fire Marshall or Other Staff Could Conduct this Test.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
Council Member Mueller, Page 13, $19,191.30 for the Spaulding Patcher, she would like to
know what this is for.
Director Lee indicated that it is the hot patch mixer and it is being used.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented.
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
11. REPORTS
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council
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~ Mayor Marty noted that Festival in the Park is coming soon. He then thanked those that worked
in the dunk tank to raise funds toward the Festival.
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department 1 St Quarter 2007 Report
Chief Sommer reviewed his first quarter report with Council.
Council Member Flaherty said that the department has used 82% of the budget for overtime,
Finance Director Beer indicated that in the past Staff has reported weekly over time but also
included is holiday overtime. He then said that they will work with the Chief on that.
Mayor Marty asked whether any of this would be recoverable through fines or citations or
anything.
Councii Member Flaherty said that he is glad to see that the officers are receiving training.
Council Member Mueller asked how many cameras there are in the City helping with
surveillance.
• Chief Sommer indicated that there are two currently and they have ordered a thixd.
Council Member Mueller asked about forfeiture.
Chief Somrner indicated that there is a course that he is going to attend.
Chief Sommer indicated that they wi11 be participating in the Torch Run for the Special
Olympics and it goes through the City on June 21, 2007.
Mayor Marty said that since the first of the year residents have come in to complain about
various matters and he thinks that the Department, Chief and the Officers are doing an excellent
job on behalf of the City. He then said that he has received calls from the Pinewood School
area residents who are grateful that parking has been better in that area.
Council Member Mueller mentioned that the Mounds View Matters July/August Edition is out.
If you would like to volunteer at the Festival in the Park celebration there is information on
volunteering in it. The winning entry of the Design a T-Shirt Contest was Noelle Manicka and
her design will be sent to the printer to be put on the t-shirts.
Mayor Marty asked if there was any further research into offering City shirts or sweatshirts
available.
~ City Administrator Ulrich indicated that Staff is gathering quotes and samples for consideration.
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City Administrator Ulrich said that the application date for the Economic Development
Coordinator has past and 18 applications were received and are being reviewed by Staff.
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there was a petition on pool fences that will be
scheduled for an upcoming meeting.
Council Member Mueller said that the Street Task Force is making great progress and will meet
again next Monday night.
C. Reports of City Attorney
None.
12. Next Council Wark Session:
Next Council Meeting:
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Trarzscribed by:
Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Monday, July 2, 2007, at 7 p.m.
Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7 p.m.
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