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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2007/12/10 (2)• PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOT Regular Meeting December 10, 2007 Mounds View City Hail 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller NOT PRESENT: None 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA . Interim Administrator Ericson added Item 7I Amending Ordinance on Signs and Billboards. A. Monday, December 10, 2007 City Council Agenda M4TION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, December 10, 2007 City Council Agenda as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT Connie Hammes said that she did not want to provide her address. She then explained that privacy and the internet, and protecting children are very important. She further said that she came across a matter that needs consideration and action of the Council. She did a Google search using her child's name, and she was surprised to see every time that he had been in front of Council, his name and address were listed, and that concerns her. Ms. Hammes asked Councit to list the names of juveniles, but not addresses to protect them, Council Member Flaherty asked whether addresses are required, and why the Cily asks for them. Attorney Riggs indicated that most City Councils do so to confirm that people are residents of • the City. Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Marty asked that this be added to an upcoming work session for discussion and council • concurred. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing on Resolution 7191 Adopting the 2008 Property Tax Levy and Resolution 7192 Adopting the 2008 Budgets for All Funds Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Finance Director Beer provided an overview of the property tax levy and budget for Council and those in attendance. Hearing no public comment Mayor Marly closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7191, Adopting the 2008 Property Tax Levy. Mayor Marty complimented Staff for cutting the budget back to hold this increase to 0%. • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. Finance Director Beer provided an overview of Resolution 7192 Adopting the 2008 Budgets for All Funds. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7192, Adopting the 2008 Budgets for All Funds. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing 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 Associated with the Frequency of the Preparation of the City Newsletter Mayor Marly opened the public hearing. Interim Administrator Ericson requested that Council continue the public hearing to January to allow the Charter Commission time to consider the proposed language changes. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Flaherty. To Continue the Public Hearing to January 14, 2008. • Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 3 \ J Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 785, a Tree Preservation & Landscaping Ordinance. Interim Administrator Ericson provided an overview of Ordinance 785, an Ordinance for tree preservation and landscaping. Interim Administrator Ericson requested adoption of the 4rdinance and authorization to publish a summary of the Ordinance. MOTION/SECOND: MuellerlHull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 785, a Tree Preservation and Landscaping Ordinance. Mayor Marty said that he is pleased to be able to get a tree preservation ordinance on the books. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 7198, Approving Selection of the Official City Newspaper, Acting Mayor, Treasurer and Official Depositories for 2008 • Assistant to the Administrator Crane provided information on the bids for official City newspaper. The City currently uses the Bulletin and the rates continue to be the lowest. This Resolution would also appoint the acting Mayor, Treasurer and Official Depositories for 2008. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7198, Approving Selection of the Official City Newspaper, Acting Mayor, Treasurer, and Official Depositories for 20008. Council Member Flaherty asked whether the Bulletin could be the first and the Focus as the secondary rather than the St. Paul Pioneer Press, since they never respond to requests for quotes. Interim Administrator indicated that the timeframe cutoffs for publishing requirements can be met with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, but the Council certainly could use another paper as the secondary paper. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7194, Approving the TimeSaver Contract for Recording Secretarial Services. • Assistant to the Administrator Crane indicated that Staff is pleased with TimeSaver and presented the contract for consideration. Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7194, • Approving the TimeSaver Contract for Recording Secretarial Services. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 7196, Appointing Members to the Various Mounds View Commissions and Committees. Assistant to the Administrator Crane provided information on the applications received to appoint members to the various Mounds View Commissions and Committees. Council Member Mueller indicated that she would have no issue approving these members to the Planning Commission, but she would like to see Staff draft a policy outlining how appointments to Commissions are made to ensure consistency and fairness. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7196, Appointing Members to the Various Mounds View Commissions and Committees. Council Member Mueller asked whether the positions were advertised or posted. Staff indicated that they were posted and advertised. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • G. Resolution 7197 Step Tncrease for Officer Jeremy Hellpap Assistant to the Administrator Crane provided information on the step increase for Officer Jeremy Hellpap and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Resolution 7197, Step Increase for Officer Jeremy Hellpap. Assistant to the Administrator Crane read Resolution 7197. Mayor Marty indicated that an employee of Penny Pinchers had told him at the Grand Opening that Officer Hellpap had taken him on a ride along, and he feels this Officer is doing an excellent j ob. Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 7195 Reclassifying the Assistant to the City Clerk/Administrator Position to Assistant City Clerk/Administrator Position. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that in recognition of the work that Ms. Crane is doing • for the City, Staff and Council have expressed interest in reclassifying the position to the Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 5 • Assistant City Administrator position. He then reviewed the repointing of the position by Laumeyer and Associates with Council. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Resolution 7195, Reclassifying the Assistant to the City C1erk/Administrator Position to Assistant City Clerk/Administrator. Council Member Mueller indicated that if the Assistant City Administrator position becomes vacant at some time in the future, the City would most likely replace with the Assistant to the City Administrator position, but she does support this at this time. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 801 Amending Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code Regarding Requirements for Signs And Billboards Attorney Riggs explained that the moratorium expires in February of 2008. He then provided an overview of the Ordinance for the Council. This Ordinance would allow the City to control the types of signage at this time. The Ordinance can be changed at any time that the City determines it to be necessary to do so. • Council Member Mueller asked how the sign in Walgreen's and the City Ha11 sign would be affected by the Ordinance. Attorney Riggs indicated that they would be nonconforming uses. This would apply uniformly to any sign in the community, and one step could be to allow those types of signs. The cities have determined, by study, that the larger signs are distracting to drivers. City Attorney Riggs indicated that this is a very good first step to handle issues that the City is already dealing with, and amendments can be made in the future, when necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance 801, an Ordinance Amending Title 1000, Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Ciiy Code Regarding Requirements for Signs And Billboards. Rich Sonterre, representing C1earChannel Outdoor, indicated that he was surprised to find that this was on the Agenda tonight. He then said that he is here to gather information and express disappointment with the communication that they were not made aware, of this so that they could be present to address the issues. Attorney Riggs indicated that some information was delivered to the City, and that can be reviewed, but some of the information has been promised and has not appeared. He then said • that the time has come where the City has to do something, and discussions should have begun long ago. Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Flaherty indicated that the study done, states that dynamic signs hold driver • attention and that is of concern to him. He then said that this is the first reading, and there will be time to review any other information provided by Mr. Sonterre and C1earChannel. Mayor Marty indicated that he takes exception to this, because the volume of information was a lot to take in and the timing of this was not carried forth correctly by Mr. Riggs. He then said that he has asked about this and talked to Interim Administrator Ericson about this, and there seems to have been time to get this done prior to the 11~' hour. Mayor Marty said that he feels that this is almost gross negligence to rush this through, because discussions could have been had on this matter since July. Mayor Marty said that the last piece of information on a study to be completed in 2009 troubles him the most, because that leaves the City and Clear Channel sitting on the fence for another year or longer. Council Member Mueller indicated that five or six of these documents pertain to information that came out in October or November. In speaking with the City of Minnetonka on these matters, even though they had materials in time for the June meeting, they were nowhere finished wrapping things up in June. She then said that the SRF information, and information from the City of Minnetonka, was not available until October. She fizrther said that there has been a great deal of effort by the Staff to ensure that the timing requirements are met. Mayor Marty indicated that he takes exception to the fact that there were not even any updates • provided to the City on this matter by Mr. Riggs over the course of the year. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Licenses for Approval B. Resolution 7184 Approving Consultant Services Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing Resource Center Services. C. Resolution 7193, Setting the 2008 City Council Meeting Dates. D. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for the City Hall Elevator. E. Resolution 7200, Approving Therapeutic Massage License Renewais. F. Resolution 7199 Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project - Order Project, Approve Plans and Specifcations, and Set Bid Date G. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008, at 7:05 pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit request by T-Mobile for a 128 foot Wireless Communications Monopole located at Sysco, 2400 County Rd J. H. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm ~o Consider a Development Review for a Building Expansion at Midwest Motor Express, 2169 Mustang Drive. • I. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:15pm to Consider Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 7 • C~ a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Storage of Flammable Liquid at Tyson Company, 4815 Mustang Circle J. Schedule a Public Hearing for Second Reading on Ordinance 801 on January 14, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Mueller requested that Item 8F be removed for discussion. Council Member Flaherty requested that Item 8C be removed for discussion. Mayor Marty removed Item 8E for discussion. Council Member Flaherty requested that Item I be removed for discussion. MOTTON/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, D, G, H, and J as Presented. Ayes - S Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 7193, Setting 2008 City Council Meeting Dates Council Member Flaherty indicated that the Resolution has been corrected. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7193, Setting 2008 City Council Meeting Dates as Amended. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7200 Approving Therapeutic Massage License Renewals Mayor Marly asked if the background checks are included in the license fees. Tnterim Administrator Ericson indicated that they axe included in the fees. He then asked if renewals should include background fees. The council indicated that they support background checks even on renewals. Council replied yes, as new information/infractions could occur. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7200, Approving Therapeutic Massage License Renewals. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • F. Resolution 7199 Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project - Order Project, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Set Bid Date Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Mueller asked whether all six wells are functional within the City. • Public Works Director Lee explained that five of the six wells are operational. Council Member Mueller asked whether this is routine maintenance. Director Lee explained the work to be done on Well No. 6. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7199, Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project - Order Project, Approve Plans and Specifications and Set Bid Date. Council Member Flaherty asked what is being done with Well No. 4. Director Lee indicated that Well No. 4 needs to be connected to the treatment plant and the estimated costs are $500,000 to do so. Mayor Marty asked whether there could be increased costs because the equipment in Well No. 4 has been left to sit without being operated. Director Lee indicated that the electric motor does not deteriorate from non use and it is checked regularly. • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. I. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:15pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Storage of Flammable Liquid at Tyson Company, 4815 Mustang Circle Interim Administrator Ericson provided information on the request to locate storage of flammable liquid at Tyson Company. This item was heard by the Planning Commission and, after discussion, the Planning Commission recommended denial. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Consent Agenda Item I setting a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow storage of flanunable liquid at Tyson Company. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Council Member Mueller asked for clarification on the Hewlett Packard invoice. Finance Director Beer explained that is a replacement server. • Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 9 • • Mayor Mariy asked about the Attorney's invoice for the Charter Commission for almost $1,400 and he is wondering what amount was billed to the Charter Commission. Attorney Riggs indicated he is not certain, and would need to review the invoices to provide dollar amounts. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that there has been a lot of Charter activity this year. Mayor Marty asked about Northern Escrow for project management at Random Park. Finance Director Beer indicated that this is part of the final payment for the work out at Random Park. Council Member Stigney asked who UHL Company is. Finance Director Beer indicated that is the HVAC system over at the Community Center. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 13, 2007 City Council Minutes Council Member Flaherty pointed out that Abundant Savior should be Abiding Savior. Council Member Hull, Page 2, Line 23 correct spelling. Council Member Mueller made a correction for Staff to insert. Mayor Marty, Page 4, Line 6, add "shall" in quotes. Council Member Flaherty asked to correct the insurance dollar amount. Finance Director Beer added the amount. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. Meeting Minutes as Amended. Ayes - 5 To Approve the November 13, 2007 City Council Nays - 0 Motion carried. • B. November 26, 2007 City Council Minutes Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 10 MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve the November 26, 2007 City Council • Meeting Minutes. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Mayor and Council Mayor Marty noted that Active Living Ramsey County is seeking participation of communities within the County to participate in monthly meetings. They are preparing an application for money for benches along the corridor trails. He then asked Staff to make sure that the Resolution comes to Council so that can get going. Mayor Marty asked who is assigned to clean the Community Center, after weekend events, because the YMCA Staff does not have very many employees, and one female employee had to haul out 10 loads of trash late at night, and that can be a safety issue that should not be happening. Mayor Marty asked Staff to look into that issue. Mayor Marty indicated that he and Council Member Mueller went to Penny Pincher's Grand Re- Opening. The store is twice as big now and nicer inside. Mayor Marty thanked Paster Enterprises for taking on an expansion and greatly improving • Mounds View Square. Council Member Mueller reported that the Ninth Grade Class at Irondale High School is taking on a citizenship project. One group took on the project of the Community Center and they provided her a three page letter with the great ideas for the Community Center. Council Member Mueller indicated that one interesting thing was that they surveyed 181 students at the school, and one of the ideas those students came up with was to sell the Community Center to a company that could put money into the facility, if the Ciry cannot afford to do so. Of the students surveyed, 61 thought that a fitness center would be nice. B. Reports of Staff 1. Reminder - Cancellation of December 26, 2007 Meeting 2. Salary Range for City Administrator Position Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that Springsted has asked for clarification on the City Administrator salary based on the salary survey. Staff asked Council whether any adjustments should be made or if the existing salary should be relayed to Springsted. Council agreed to leave the salary as it is. C. Reports of City Attorney • Mounds View City Council December 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 11 ~ CJ Attorney Riggs indicated that his office received a release of the City and an officer from a lawsuit dating back to 2005. 12. Next Council VVork Session: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing: Monday, January 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Cierk TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ~