HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007/11/13• PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2007
Maunds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:07 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Stigney, Hull, Mueller, and Flaherty
NOT PRESENT: Marty
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
• A. Monday, November 13, 2007 City Council Agenda
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hu1L To Approve the Tuesday, November 13, 2007 City Council
Agenda as Presented.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
5. PUBLIC INPUT
Randy Helzer of 8180 Eastwood Road addressed Council regarding the possibility of another
nuisance rental property on Eastwood Road. He then said that these people have been there for
two weekends and there have already been two parties there with traffic. The second thing is that
he has noticed that they are using the Abundant Saviar parking lot for storage of pipe and there
are lights in the parking lot now.
Randy Helzer indicated that if the Park Board feels it is time for a disc golf course in the City
then it can be done with all volunteer labar and no City dollars. He then said that he would
provide information to the City on it.
Interim CiTy Administrator Ericson explained that the Housing Inspector had provided
information and Staff has put together information on rental housing regulations to be presented
to Council at an upcoming work session.
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Chris Johnson of Long Lake Road indicated he had questions on the Xcel project and asked
whether they have met all permit requirements and asked whether the permit has been issued.
Public Works Director Lee explained that the permit has been granted and work begun but the
valve issue and the easement issues are yet to be resolved. Those issues would need to be
resolved before work is done in those areas.
Mr. Johnson asked whether all of the private easement agreements have ~Seen obtained.
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Xcel has the authority to
6. SPECIAL ORD
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A. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7186, Adopting the 2008 Fee Schedule
Acting Mayor Stigney opened the public hearing.
Hearing no p~tblic comments, ~lcting Mayor Stigney closed the public hearing.
Assistant to the Adrninistrator Crane suggested tabling to allow time for the Council to fully
review the fee schedule.
Council Member Flaherty indicated that Community Center fees are being discussed and those
have not been included in this Fee Schedule.
Acting Mayor Stigney indicated he would like to discuss incorporating the liquor license
information from St. Paul.
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Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated that the City charges more than St. Paul but Staff •
does feel that the information is valid and agreed to review the information for other fees as well.
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• MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Postpone this Item to the November 26, 2007 City
Council Meeting.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
Motion carried.
B. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7182 Approving the Feasibility
Report, Ordering the Project, Authorizing Plans and Specifications for the
County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1- 5
Public Works Director Lee provided an explanation of the Feasibility Report for the Highway 10
Trailway Project. Funding for the project will come from a Federal Transportation Grant and the
remainder from the City's TIF funds.
Acting Mayor Stigney opened the public hearing.
Mr. Helzer said that he is surprised that more people are not conc~rned about this and said that
this is costing almost $100,000 for a tenth of a mile. He then said that he does not think that the
City needs this right now.
Hearing no further comments, Acting Mayt~r Stigney closed the public hearing.
• Council Member Flaherty indicated that the project has gone up $500,000 in 18 months. He then
said that he does not think this needs to be moved on right naw.
Public Works Director Lee expiained that the funds are availabie in 2009 and there is
approximately 12 to 1$ months after that to use the funds.
Council Member ~Vlueller indicated that she would be willing to discuss this further at the work
session but would hate to see the City lose the grant funds.
Acting ~Vi~yor Stigney said that he has heard similar comments from other residents regarding the
cost of this project.
MOTION/SECOIVD: Flah~rty/Mueller. To Refer this Back to the Work Session for Further
Discussion.
Ayes'''''- 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
C. First Reading of Ordinance 800, Revising the Mounds View City Charter
Pertaining to Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions Associated with the
Frequency of the Preparation of the City Newsletter
~ Assistant to the Administrator Crane explained that the intent of this is to reduce the number of
issues of Mounds View Matters from six down to four. This will save the City money with
prmting and delivery for those addrtional two issues.
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance 800,
Revising the Mounds View City Charter Pertaining to Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions
Associated with the Frequency of the Preparation of the City Newsletter.
Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that it concerns him to use the word shall with regard to
delivery.
Ayes - 4
Nays - 0
D. Resolution 7183, Authorizing a Cost of
Contribution Adjustment for the City c
Employees
Assistant to the Administrator Crane provided i
insurance contribution adjustment for non-union
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the F
Authorizing a Cost of Living Adjustment and Insurance
Mounds View Non-Union Employees.
Motion carried.
and Insurance
i-Union
Motion carried.
E. Consideration of Resolution'7187, Approving a Predevelopment Agreement
' with Master Deve~opment Relating to the Premium Stop Property
Stop Properly:
•lHull.: To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7187,
Agreement with Master Development Relating to the Premium
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
F. Resolution 7185, Step Increase for Heidi Heller, Mounds View Planning
Associate
Interim City Administrator Ericson read Resolution 7185.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Resolution 7185, Step Increase for Heidi
Heller, Mounds View Planning Associate.
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• 8, CONSENT AGENDA
A. Item Removed
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 26, 2007, at 7:05 p.m. to
Consider the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 785, a Tree
Preservation & Landscaping Ordinance
C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. to
Consider the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 800, Revising
Section 12.13 of the Mounds View City Charter Pertaining to Miscellaneous
and Transitory Provisions
D. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for the City Hall Elevator
E. Resolution 7181 Approving a Contract Award for the 2~108, 2009, and 2010
Residential Water Service Repair Program
Acting Mayor Stigney removed Item D for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Consent Agenda Items B, C and E as
Presented.
Ayes - 4 ' Nays - 0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract' for the City Hall Elevator
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Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that he feels that far the amount of elevator usage the City Hall
experiences he feels that it would be possible to' have an annual or semi-annual contract, rather
than quarterly.
Public Works Director Lee ind2cated that Staff asked the bidders and none of them do annual or
semi annual maintenance.
MOTIONJSECOND: Mueller/Hu1L To Postpone to Allow Staff Time to Research Semi-Annual
or Annual Nlaintenance Contracts.
Council Member Flaherty asked if Staff knows what the state and federal regulations for testing
are. He then said that it xr~ay require quarterly testing.
Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that a"no load" test is required annually.
Council Member Flaherty said that he would not want there to be the potential of any issues with
the elevator over $97.00 per quarter. He then said that he would like the Staff to follow state or
federal guidelines and let that dictate the type of contract the City enters into.
Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
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9. NST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
Council Member Flaherty asked for clarification on the costs for the Highway 10 Trailway
Project.
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Council Member Flaherty: On Page 8, asked for clarification of the statemerit of Mr. Lee.
Interim City Administrator Ericson provided a report and update on the plans proposed by the
Halls with regard to the Mermaid. Staff has explained to the Halls that a new plat would be
required to create the one acre lot that is being offered for sale. Staff will continue to monitor the
site and provide information to Council when it becomes available.
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S 2. Review Charter Commission Correspondence
Interim City Administrator Ericson explained that the Charter Commission has asked that
Council review the letter relating to charter language for potential changes or clarifications.
Interim Administrator Ericson reviewed the language concerns with the Council.
Council agreed to a joint meeting or work session with the Charter Commission to discuss the
issues raised.
3. Police Department Quarterly Report
Chief Sommer reviewed the statistical information from his quarterly repart.
Council Member Mueller asked where the gun safety course was held.
Chief Sommer said he was not sure if it was at City Hall or the Community Center but said that
12 to 15 students attended.
Council Member Mueller asked Staff to put information in the Mounds View Matters on the
spring training. She then asked Staff to post the police information on fhe website.
Council Member Flaherly indicated that there was a spike in DWI arrests and he is wondering
~ what that is attributed to.
Chief Sommer indicated that this is due to additional training and enforcement and an increased
emphasis on the serious' issue with drinking and driving.
4. Finance Department Quarterly Report
Financ~ Director Beer provided an overview of the quarterly financial report for Council.
Council Nlernber Mueller asked about residential property taxes and what happens to those on
homes that are vacant or foreclosed upon.
Finance Director Beer expiained that no taxes are paid until the home is sold and the ta~es caught
up.
5. Library Fiber Optic
Finance Director Beer explained that the up front money was able to be increased to $8,500.
Staff provided a draft of the agreement for Council review.
Acting Mayor Stigney indicated that he feels that the increase should be changed annually.
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Finance Director Beer explained that the library is trying to keep its contracts consistent and that
is why the up front costs were increased, to allow for more stabilized costs for the life of the
agreement.
Interim City Administrator Ericson handed out information prepared by the Housing Inspector
regarding a summary abatement on Hillview Road. On November 2, 2007 the issue with not
having garbage service was handled immediately by Staff and the situation was abated.
Council Member Mueller thanked Staff for jumping on this to get this cleaned up.
Finance Director Beer provided information on the fee schedule with regard to sanitary sewer
rates and a residential equivalent connection. He then review~d the inforniation and his proposal
to correct the issue and require an increase in commerciai rates.
Council agreed to add the increase to the Fee Schedule.
C. Reports of City Attorney
D7, at 7:00 p.m.
007 at 7:00 p.m.
D7 at 6:00 p.m.
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