HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1975/12/22PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A regular meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to
order by Mayor Johnson on December 22, 1975, at 8:05 pm at Mounds
View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.
Present: Mayor Johnson Also present; Clerk- Admin. Achen
Councilman Hodges Attorney Meyers
Councilman Baumgartner Engineer Bearden
Councilman Pickar
Councilman Shelquist
Mayor Johnson asked for the approval of the minutes for December 8,
1975. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to approve the minutes of
December 8, 1975. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen presented the Ingvald Johnson Terrace final plat
for approval. It is a major subdivision between Greenwood Drive and
Long Lake Road and the staff recommends it. The stipulations are
the same as in the preliminary plat and they were found to be
satisfactory.
MSP (Hodges Pickar) that the Council approve for filing the plat
of Ingvald Johnson at 8384 Long Lake Road. 5 ayes
Mr. Richard Carlson appeared before the Council requesting an extension
of time in the Briar Lake final plat, explaining that there has
been a problem in getting the final plat recorded with Ramsey
County as there were some assessments that had to be removed on
the title and the sheriff had not properly served it on NSP. Because
this had to be redone he would like an extension of approximately
30 days. Attorney Meyers stated that there is a 100 day deadline,
but the Council could waive this if they thought lc necessary.
MSP (Shelquist Hodges) that we extend the period for filing the
final plat with the county until February 9, 1976, in the Briar Lake
matter, as requested by Richard Carlson. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen read to the Council Resolution #701 encouraging
evaluation and reform of the criminal justice system.
MSP (Hodges Pickar) Resolution #701 encouraging evaluation and reform
of the criminal justice system. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen read to the Council resolutions regarding
apportioning assessments.
MSP (Hodges Shelquist) Resolution #697 to reapportion the assessments
of the Virgil Beyer J.R.O. Estates. 5 ayes
MSP (Shelquist Pickar) Resolution #698 to reapportion the assessments
of the Timothy Lewis minor subdivision. 5 ayes
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Mayor Johnson recessed the regular Council meeting at 8:30 pm and
called to order the public hearing on the proposed revision of the
snowmobile ordinance, #239. The Mayor explained that there has been
a study commission consisting of various municipalities who have
met with the county attempting to write a new ordinance which would
conform operation of snowmobiles on a county -wide basis. As some
of the proposed laws may not be acceptable the municipalities were
asked to discuss the new ordinance and to take action, either
adopting or denying it.
Administrator Achen read Ordinance #239 with its proposed changes.
Mayor Johnson asked for questions from the floor or from the Council.
He then asked if there was any action to take on the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Baumgartner moved that the Council adopt Ordinance #239
and this was seconded by Councilman Hodges.
Councilman Shelquist stated that there have been some significant
chanBes, ie the right to drive on municipal streets was restored;
the speed has been raised to 15 mph; the hours of operation have been
changed. Councilman Shelquist then moved to amend Section 202.03
of this ordinance, changing the hours of operation back from 11:00
on week nights to 10:00, and back from 1:00 am to 12:00 on Fridays
and Saturdays. This amendment was seconded by Mayor Johnson. The
comments were as follows:
Councilman Shelquist defended his amendment by stating that people
who go to bed early should not be disturbed. Councilman Pickar felt
that this would defeat the prose of trying to coordinate from one
city to another. From the floor Norm Ekland, who had chaired the
meeting to write the ordinance, Vice President of the Ramsey County
League of Local Governments, stated that the hours were liberalized
as a compromise. Ramsey County will also change the hours in their
parks. Hopefully there will be regulated trails that will be
maintained so that people will not be disturbed. Many communities
will not allow operation on the streets, but possibly through this
new ordinance they will be able to operate on the streets just to
get back and forth onto these new snowmobile trails. Gary Sward,
1176 44 Greenfield, mentioned that two years of work has gone into
the writing of this ordinance and if we don't compromise this will
just go on year after year. Councilman Baumgartner said that a part
of this new ordinance was to get the people from the streets and onto
the trails, but to get from their homes they are going to have to
travel on streets.
Mayor Johnson asked for a roll call vote.
Councilman Shelquist aye
Councilman Pickar nay
Councilman Baumgartner nay
The amendment to the ordinance failed.
Councilman Hodges nay
Mayor Johnson nay
Mayor Johnson asked for questions from the floor on the main ordinance.
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Bill Hanggi, 2475 Woodale, asked if his machine were broken down,
would he have to have his lights on. It was explained to him that
the words "in operation" took care of that problem, as you are not
operating your snowmobile if it is in tow.
Mayor Johnson moved to amend Ordinance #239, Section 202.02 as follows:
In the 3rd sentence insert a period after the word "use" and insert:
"No persons shall operate a snowmobile on any privately owned property
or an improved boulevard unless they have received the permission
from the property owner, occupant or lessee." This motion was
seconded by Councilman Baumgartner.
Jack Warren, 5330 Quincy St., stated that snowmobiles give way to
all other vehicles on the street and that he thought that this was
as it should be. It was explained to him that this was still in
the ordinance.
A roll call vote was requested on the amendment.
Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye
Councilman Pickar aye Mayor Johnson- aye
Councilman Baumgartner aye
The amendment Sgrried.
Councilman Shelquist moved to further amend the ordinance by proposing
a change to Section 202.03, as follows: continuing on from the
last sentence of the section, insert a comma and insert: "and on a
city street between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am Sunday through
Thursday and 12:00 am and 7:00 am on all other days." This motion
was seconded by Mayor Johnson.
Counclman,Baumgartner stated that thiswould mean that theymay have
to transport their snowmobile from the trail to their home. Gary
Sward stated that the Snowmobile Club is going to have people deputized
to issue warrants.
A roll call vote was requested on the amendment.
Councilman Shelquist aye
Councilman Pickar nay
Councilman Baumgartner nay
The amendment failed.
Mayor Johnson then stated that they would go back to the main motion,
and requested a roll call vote on Ordinance #239, as amended.
Councilman Shelquist nay, as he was still having a problem
Councilman Pickar aye with the one section.
Councilman Baumgartner aye
Councilman Hodges aye
Mayor Johnson aye
Motion carried.
Councilman Hodges nay
Mayor Johnson nay
Kevin Track, 2456 County Rd. H., asked regarding county roads and
Norm Ecklund said that the county has printed a list of county roads
and suggested getting copies of it to pass out with copies of the
ordinance. He also stated that Roy Anderman is the new president
of the Snowmobile Club.
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MSP (Baumgartner- Shelquist) to adjourn the special hearing at 9:25.
Administrator Achen read to the Council Resolution 0699 regarding
apportioning of assessments on the Ingvald Johnson minor subdivision
prior to the major plat.
MSP (Hodges Shelquist) Resolution #699 to reapportion the assessments
of the Ingvald Johnson minor subdivision. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen read Resolution #700 regarding the minor subdivision
of Richard Hull. He said that Comstock and Davis states that there
is some area assessment remaining on residual property because the
owner did not divide the original property in half.
Administrator Achen read the ordinance amending Chp. 6, Personnel,
of the Municipal Code. There were questions regarding sick leave,
so Mr. Achen suggested deleting Section 2 and renumbering, and he will
submit another amendment to the ordinance in January with sick leave,
as it is incomplete as it reads now.
5 ayes
(Pickar Baumgartner) Resolution #700 to reapportion the assessments
of Richard Hull. 5 ayes
MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) Ordinance #240 with the stipulation
that Section 2 be deleted. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen read Resolution #702 to the Council regarding
the establishment of salaries, wages and benefits of employees for 1976.
Engineer Bearden said that he had checked on delivery on the lights,
and as he had nothing further to report left at 10:15.
Councilman Baumgartner asked Administrator Achen to follow up as to
when the speed limit signs will be changed.
The Council meeting was recessed for 10 minutes. Following this,
discussion was held regarding salaries. The meeting was reconvened
at 10:55 pm.
Mayor Johnson moved to amend the motion for the approval of Resolution
#702, striking the total section on "Hourly Employees" and inserting
in its place the words: "Eva Melhouse, secretary to the administrator,
increase to $4.36 at the end of her probationary period and will
remain at that level during the remainder of the year 1976. Dorothy
Sandgren, Sr. Accounting Clerk, will go to $4.92 as of January 1, 1976,
Misha Moran, Sr. Accounting Clerk, to $4.37 as of January 1, 1976,
Carol Waide, Administrative Secretary, increase to $4.32 and remain
at that level for the remainder of 1976, and Patricia Caski, Clerk
Typist, at the end of her probationary period, will be increased to
$3.40 per hour and will remain at that level for the remainder of 1976."
Resolution #702 was moved by Councilman Hodges and seconded by Councilman
Pickar. Mayor Johnson suggested tabling it temporarily.
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This motion was seconded by Councilman Hodges.
Councilman Baumgartner suggested that Dorothy Sandgren also be
raised 8 A vote was called for and the amendment failed.
Mayor Johnson then moved to amend the motion for the approval of
Resolution #702 striking the total section on "Hourly Employees"
and inserting in its place the words: "Eva Melhouse, secretary to
the administrator, increase to $4.36 at the end of her probationary
period and will remain at that level during the remainder of the year
1976. Dorothy Sandgren, Sr. Accounting Clerk, will go to $4.97 as of
January 1, 1976, Mischa Moran, Sr. Accounting Clerk, to $4.37 as of
January 1, 1976, Carol Waide, Administrative Secretary, increase to
$4.32 and remain at that level for the remainder of 1976, and Patricia
Casci, Clerk- Typist, at the end of her probationary period, will be
increased to $3.40 per hour and will remain at that level for the
remainder of 1976." This motion was seconded by Councilman Pickar
and a roll call vote was called for:
Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye
Councilman Pickar aye Mayor Johnson aye
Councilman Baumgartner aye
Amendment carried.
Mayor Johnson requested a roll call vote on the main motion as amended.
Councilman Shelquist nay Councilman Hodges aye
Councilman Pickar aye Mayor Johnson aye
Councilman Baumgartner aye
5 nays
Resolution #702, as amended, was adopted.
MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) that we approve the list of surplus funds as
stated below:
Electronic siren for police car $450
Plan /print file for Inspection Dept. $500
Night door bell for Police Dept. $500
Polaroid camera with flash for Inspection Dept. $100
Plumbing for Police garage $700
Floor tile in Police cells /interrogation room /hallway $200
Electric typewriter $700
and that any surplus funds that are remaining at the end of the year be
allocated to the items, according to their rank.
Administrator Achen recommended the following interfund transfers:
(1) To close out completed improvement projects and deposit balance
in bond fund $4,066.74 from Project 1972 -3 to 1973 -5
248.28 from Project 1972 -3 to 1973 -6
33,599.55 from Project 1972 -3 to Improvement Bond
3,023.27 from Project 1974 -1 to Improvement Bond.
This closes Projects 1972 -3, 1973 -5, 1973 -6, 1974 -1. Three improvement
project funds remain in existence: 1973 -4 (new streets, utilities north
of Ardan), 1975 -1 (Knollwood extension south of Ardan), and 1975 -4
(Mounds View Square drainage).
(2) To temporarily finance unfunded projects
$2,700.00 from Revolving to Project 1975 -1
7,000.00 from Revolving to Project 1975 -4.
These transfers are loans which it is recommended the Council should
stipulate be repaid at 8% per annum simple interest.
(3) Budgeted transfer $6,156.76 from Special Police to General.
(4) Administrative overhead charge (2%) on improvement projects-
$4,595.19 from Project 1973 -4 to General
125.12 from Project 1975 -4 to General
The first is for the fourth quarter 1975, while the second
is for all of 1975.
Mr. Achen further stated that when we fund for expenditures for
Mounds View Square Shopping Center the Council should have a resolution
on it.
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) that we approve the tz.insfer of funds as
enumerated.
5 ayes
MSP (Johnson Hodges) that we adopt Resolution #703 stipulating that
the costs of the Mounds View Square Shopping Center be financed
out of the revolving fund and will be assessed against Mounds View
Square Shopping Center at assessment time in 1976, and which will be
assessed over a period of one year. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen read the Licenses for Approval as of December 22,
1975, (attached). He explained that Minnesota Exteriors, Inc. has
problems. It was found starting a job without a permit and the
inspector has found their work to be unsatisfactory. Staff recommends
that the license not be approved or that approval be postponed until
the contractor can be called before the Council for an interview to
determine whether the license should be issued or not. He further
stated that the license application for Bill Ed's Auto is to sell
used cars. The police have warned him many times about the junked
and unlicensed vehicles on his property. There are vehicles parked
on the right of way and he has been notified of this and has not met
the deadline. The staff recommends that this renewal also be withheld
pending further handling of the matter.
Attorney Meyers stated that the Council may require that a public
hearing be held.
MSP (Johnson Shelquist) that we approve all the licenses as printed,
with the amendment that we do not issue the licenses to Bill Ed's
Auto and to Minnesota Exteriors, Inc. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen asked direction as to what to do if Bill Ed's
Auto continues to operate a used car lot after January 1. Attorney
Meyers recommended that he be a hearing and perhaps a temporary
license until the hearing.
MSP (Pickar- Hodges) that a hearing be set for 9:00 pm on January 12
for Bill Ed's Auto and that they be issued a 30 day temporary license.
4 ayes
Johnson -nay
Administrator Achen presented the bills for approval.
General Fund checks #11643 11703, Payroll Account checks #1225-
1229, Payroll checks 3183 3218, Transfer check 11700, transferring
$13,881.57 from General Fund, $1,011.26 from Water Fund, $1,605.60
from Sewer Fund to pay gross pay of 12/30/75. Total Disbursements
$54,246.46.
MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) that the bills be approved as presented.
5 ayes
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen read the memorandum from the Park Director
regarding the cost of improvements at Greenfield Park, which was
more than estimated.
Mayor Johnson moved that the recommendation of the Park Director
regarding the improvement of the Greenfield Park ditch be accepted
with the additional request for expenditure out of revenue sharing
1975. of $954. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hodges.
Councilman Shelquist said that everytime we overrun I don't think
we should go into revenue sharing. He suggested taking it out
of the excess "$3000.` Mayor Johnson agreed.
Councilman Pickar also agreed with this. Councilman Baumgartner
felt that the Park Director had made an estimate to the best of his
ability and would prefer it taken from revenue sharing.
Councilman Shelquist moved that the motion be amended to read that
the expenditure of $950 be made first out of 1975 budget surplus
to the extent that they are available at the end of the year and that
the remainder be taken from the revenue fund. This motion was
seconded by Councilman Pickar and a roll call vote was requested.
Councilman Shelquist aye
Councilman Pickar aye
Councilman Baumgartner aye
The amendment carried. Mayor Johnson
main motion, as amended.
COUNCILMAN PICKAR'S REPORT.
Councilman Hodges aye
Mayor Johnson aye
now requested a vote on the
The Human Rights meeting was on December 10 and Joan Godeke resigned
as chairperson. Russ Christenson will be the chairman for 1976.
The Human Rights Department would very much like to get involved and
the new chairman will work on this. He also stated that the Lakeside
Park Commission meeting was held December 11.
5 ayes
Administrative Achen also stated, that with Council approval, the
legal requirements of designating the legal newspaper, official
newspaper and acting mayor can be performed on January 5, 1976, and,
further that the office hours for Wednesday, December 24, be changed
from l :00 to 4:30. Both of these items met with Council approval.
Mr. Achen also mentioned that the State Highway Department has seheduled
an informational meeting on the proposed Crosstown Highway Monday,
January 12, 1976, at 1:00 pm in the State Highway Bldg.
COUNCILMAN SHELQUIST'S REPORT
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Councilman Shelquist stated that he would like calls to apartments
put into poli repo as they are for liquor establishments.
The Planning Commission would like some discussion about adopting
the comprehensive plan should it be adopted without changes
and worry about them later or make the changes and then adopt
it. Give some consideration to this The Planning Commission
would also like some appointments made at the beginning of 1976.
Paul Fedor's term expires in 1975 and Robert Rossman has to work
on Wednesday evenings. The Council should also look into arrange
ments for dog control other than MAPSI. Paying them $500 for`
5 citations this month is a rip off of the taxpayer. Perhaps a
control on a call only basis rather than for patrolling is in order.
ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT
Attorney Meyers mentioned that they are going to court on the
assessment appeal on February 5. Further, he stated that the
police officers are concerned about the snowbird ordinance.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
12:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Achen
Clerk Administrator
OFF -SALE NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR renewals
n.,a,:., Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc. Fedor's Market
2553 Highway 10 5491 Adams St.
Mounds View, MN 55432 Mounds View 55112
Tom Thumb Superette #110
7305 Knollwood Drive
Minneapolis 55432
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 Rd I
Mounds View 55432
AMUSEMENT DEVICES renewals
Jubilee Music (Bel Rae)
251 5th St. N.W.
New Brighton 55112
Mermaid Lounge, Inc.
2200 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
CIGARETTE renewals
Bayport Anchor Inn
2400 County Rd H -2
Mounds View 55112
B R Liquor
2345 W County Rd H -2
Mounds View 55112
Donatelle's Inc.
2400 liighway 10
Mounds View 55112
Ed's 76 Service Center
2390 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
Mounds View Enterprises
(Country Kitchens)
2145 Highway Ave.
Mounds View 55112
Bel Rae Ballroom
5394 L :dgewood Dr.
Mounds View 55112
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
December 22, 1975
Simon's Food Market
2840 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
Penny's Super Markets, Inc.
2537 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
Launching Pad Supper Club
2375 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
Fedor's Market
5491 Adams St. N.
New Brighton, MN 55112
Launching Pad Supper Club
2375 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Mermaid Lounge
2200 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
Penny's Super Markets, Inc.'
2537 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
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CIGARETTE LICENSES (continued)
Simon's Food Market
2840 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
Simon's Liquor Store, Inc.
2840 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
Bill Ed's Auto
2740 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
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SED CAR renewals
GASOLINE STATIONS renewals
Long Lake 66 Service
2525 Highway 10
Mounds View 55432
ON -SALE NON INTOXICATING LIQUOR renewal
Bel Rae Ballroom
5394 Edgewood Dr.
Mounds View 55112
SEWER WATER renewals
Maplewood Sewer Water
1909 Clarence St.
Maplewood, MN 55109
GENERAL CONTRACTOR new
Minnesota Exteriors, Inc.
700 Hamel Rd.
Hamel, MN 55340
RESTAURANT new
Bel Rae Ballroom
5394 Edgewood Dr.
Mounds View 55112
Snyder's Drug Stores, Inc.
2553 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55432
Tom Thumb Superette #110
7305 Knollwood Dr.
Mounds View 55432
Tom Thumb Superette
2408 County Rd. I
Mounds View 55432
Ed's 76 Service Center
2390 Highway 10
Mounds View 55112
Dean's Plumbing Heating
15615 Highway 65
Anoka, MN 55303