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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/03/08A G E N D A Mounds View City Council March 8, 1976 1. Roll call of officials. 2. Minutes of regular meeting February 23, 1976. 3. Citizen comments and suggestions. CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES. 4. Schluter Brogger request to plat 8312 -8316 Spring Lake Road. 5. Lloyd Bardwell request to subdivide 8493 Spring Lake Road. 6. August Spitzer request to subdivide 7889 Woodlawn Drive. 7. Robert Carlson request extension of final plat deadline for White Oak Estates Third Addition. 8. 8:15 p.m. public hearing on Donald Borgen request for trained dog permit. 9. 8:30 p.m. public hearing on Ronald Miller request for special use permit. 10. Proposed development contract for Mermaid bowling alley. 11. Proposed lease of city hall space to Mounds View School District. 12. Proposed contract with Midwest Planning Research. 13. Proposed lease of water tower space for Robert Comer Associates radio antenna. 14. Adoption of Comprehensive Plan. 15. Proposed resolution endorsing reenactment of federal revenue sharing. 16. Proposed resolution endorsing extension of CETA Title VI public service employment program. 17. Licenses for approval. 18. Bills for approval. 19. Reports of officials. 20. Adjournment. Administrator's Report March 5, 1976 Order of voting: Councilman Pickar Councilman Shelquist Councilman Hodges Councilman Baumgartner Mayor Johnson 1. Agenda items for March 8th Council meeting. SPECIAL NOTE: The agenda is fairly heavy so I've scheduled several items prior to the 8:15 hearing. All of these items should require very little time. ITEM 4. Schluter Brogger plat consolidates the three minor sub- divisions previously approved and one additional lot split. They've agreed to the Planning Commission's request to make the back lot lines match up. No other problems. ITEM 5. Bardwell minor subdivision with no problems. Motion to approve should include stipulation that a satisfactory drainage and grading plan be approved by the inspection department before issuance of a building permit. ITEM 6. Spitzer minor subdivision with no problems if motion is to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation. Easements already exist, so not necessary to require them. ITEM 7. White Oak Builders request to reconsider allowing an extension of 100 -day deadline. By disallowing, the city and developer will have to spend unnecessary time repeating the subdivision process. I think there is reasonable cause to extend it, because of our city engineer's mistake. It just happens that Comstock Davis is also the surveyor for the developer. (This began prior to Council's request that they not handle private business that requires city approval.) Either way, all you need to do is say yes or no to the extension. The vacation of easements will be considered at your March 22nd meeting. ITEM 8. Borgen trained dog will be examined by our obedience instructor, Doris Dechene. I received a call from local kennel objecting to permit, because dog is attack trained. Also critical of dog owner who apparently has been blacklisted by several kennel/ schools. Apartment building owner will not allow dog to be off leash on the apartment property. Owner now works the dog in our park. ITEM 9. Miller special use permit for indoor tennis courts. Report attached. ITEM 10. Mermaid development agreement. Report attached. ITEM 11. PACT program lease apparently is satisfactory. School Board will act on it the same night Council does. ITEM 12. Midwest Planning has agreed to contract, except 15 mileage. However, they will not argue over it if Council presses. They submitted list of staff who will be working for us, and rates. ITEM 13. Comer antenna lease apparently is satisfactory. He will be present at meeting. ITEM 14. Council wanted to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and add the revisions later. These should be ready within a short time. ITEM 15. Reiterates Council's concern that revenue sharing be reenacted. Congressman Karth specifically requested this to aid in support of such legislation. ITEM 16. Extension of CETA Title VI would continue federal funding for our four positions. Fifty -five chance that Congress will approve. Administrator's Report ITEM 17. Two licenses may be of concern: Minnesota Exteriors was previously denied for renewal, because they had not cooperated with inspectors. Have since satisfied Wally that they should be given another chance; recommend approval. Bud Teslow, local resident, is a peddler of Mexican import paintings, pottery, tapestries, etc. St. Paul has no record of his associate, Karolyn Woog, who purportedly was licensed there. Has so far been unable to arrange a location for his business. Recommend table until such arrangement unless Council plans to deny anyway. ITEM 19. Report of Administrator: a. Messiah Lutheran Church has requested street light at 2833 County Rd. H -2. Light exists at northeast corner of H -2 and Knollwood, half block away. The request primarily provides light for their parking lot. Have received no input from neighboring properties. Other large property owners (businesses) are required to provide lighting for their lots. Street light would cost $7.05 /month. Some cities, because of financial squeeze, have begun billing street lighting costs directly with utility bills. Recommend Council either deny or direct staff to survey neighbors to determine whether it is really needed other than for parking lot. b. Recreation program personnel job descriptions are enclosed. Motion to approve will simply formalize the positions and rates currently existing. c. Public Works Director job description should be adopted by mot4.on and administrator directed to begin selection process, if Council desires. d. Proposed development agreement ordinance, enclosed, can be carried over to another meeting. Put it into the building permit code (Chapter 59) because that is the most inclusive, i.e. applies to almost all developments. ITEM 20. Adjournment at 12 midnight but I'm not putting any money on that. 2. County Rd. I traffic signal went into operation February 26. Problem with ice in electrical conduit at H -2 so that signal will not be in operation for another 2 -4 weeks. 3. Blaine will hold public hearing Tuesday, March 9, 8:00 p.m., city hall, regarding $300,000 CDBG application to improve judicial ditch drainage system. 4. Proposed new subdivision chapter and memo explaining are enclosed. 5. League of Minnesota Municipalities' annual workshop for council members is Saturday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Radisson Inn, Plymouth. Registration deadline April 2nd. Let me know whether you plan to attend and I will send them a purchase order. 6. League annual conference is June 9 -11, Duluth. I have to reserve rooms and make deposits as soon as possible, so let me know Monday night whether you plan to attend. I will try to get accommodations at the Hotel Duluth or Voyageur Motel, both of which are within walking distance of the convention center. If you have another preference, let me know. Radisson Duluth is sold out. 7. Received draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for 3M's pro- posed research /office park in Oakdale. It is 509 pages long. Available in my office for review. 8. Police department February report enclosed. PROCEEDINGS 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 March 8, 1976, at 8:03 p.m., 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 MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to approve the minutes of February 23, 1976, regular meeting. 5 ayes There were not citizen comments or suggestions. Schluter Brogger request to plat 8312 -8316 Spring Lake Road. Administrator Achen explained that this plat consolidates the three minor subdivisions previously approved and one additional lot split. They have agreed to match the back lot lines as requested by the Planning Commission. MSP (Johnson- Hodges) to approve the subdivision request of Schluter Brogger in accordance with Schedule A which is a copy of the plat map of Pleasant View Estates dated March 8, 1976, subject to the applicable park dedication being paid. 5 ayes Lloyd Bardwell request to subdivide 8493 Spring Lake Road. Administrator Achen stated that the Planning Commission approved the subdivision with the stipulation that prior to issuance of a building permit a satisfactory drainage and grading plan be submitted. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to approve the minor subdivision of Lloyd Bardwell, 8493 Spring Lake Road, according to Schedule A of the Bardwell file and with the stipulation in the Planning Commission's minutes for a satisfactory drainage and grading plan to be approved by the inspection department before the building permit is issued. 5 ayes August Spitzer request to subdivide 7889 Woodlawn Drive. Administrator Achen said that the Planning Commission approved the subdivision with no additional requirements other than those submitted. MSP (Shelquist Pickar) to approve the subdivision for August Spitzer, 7889 Woodlawn Drive, creating two lots as outlined in the Planning Commission minutes of February 25, 1976. 5 ayes Robert Carlson request extension of final plat deadline for White Oak Estates Third Addition. Ron Murphy, surveyor for Comstock Davis, stated that since the circumstances are beyond their control, request an extension of time of 100 days. By disallowing this the City and the developer will have to spend unnecessary time repeating the subdivision process. It entails only some changes in technical matters that came up. -2- MSP (Pickar Hodges) -that the Council give the requested extension of 100 days. Councilman Shelquist stated that we will have people coming in asking for extensions and point to this an example. Councilman Hodges said that this was a one -shot technical deal which will not probably come up again. Mayor Johnson stated that the problem is that the ordinance does not permit any way for that to be done, so we would have to waive the City ordinance in this particular instance, Councilman Pickar asked if the City could be hurt in any way in this, and Attorney Meyers replied that they have had that problem before. If anybody was in jeopardy it was the developer. He suggested another paragraph in the ordinance taking into consideration this type of problem. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist nay Councilman Hodges aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson nay Motion carried MSP Pickar- Shelquist) that it be understood that the builder and the contractor are liable for any problems that may arise in the future and that the City disclaims any liability in this case. Mr. Murphy, on behalf of the owner, accepted full responsibility for any ramifications of this waiver. Roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson aye MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) that we direct the city attorney to draft a new paragraph to this particular ordinance stipulating that where there is a delay due to a review by the plat commis- sion, or anything, Council has authority, under undue hardship, to grant an extension of the 100 -day requirement for filing. Mayor Johnson recessed the regular Council meeting at 8:27 p.m. and called the public hearing on Donald Borgen request for trained dog permit to order. 5 ayes 5 ayes -3- Administrator Achen stated that the dog was examined today and found to be satisfactorily trained. The dog is licensed with the City. He read a` letter from the resident manager of the apartment building in which Mr. Borgen resides, giving Permission to have the dog unleashed for toilet purposes only. Mr. Borgen stated that the dog is attack trained, but there is no risk where children are around. Councilman Baumgartner asked him if, when he got his, permit, would he let the dog loose on the apartment property? He replied, no, there is not enough room. His main reason for applying for the permit was so the dog catcher would not give him a ticket. Mayor Johnson reminded him that the City of Mounds View has a leash law, wherein the owner may apply for a special permit to be unleashed, but only if under the owner's command. He asked whether there were any citizens who would care to comment. Cameron Thrane, a resident of the same apartment building, stated that he would like to speak for Donald Borgen. He has seen dog in action and the control that Mr. Borgen has over it. He has a daughter and does not feel that she is in any danger whatsoever. MSP (Hodges Johnson) to approve a trained dog permit for Donald Borgen. Attorney Meyers reminded Mr. Borgen that a dog unleashed is prohibited on any school grounds or public parks. The public hearing for a trained dog permit was adjourned and Mayor Johnson called to order, at 8:37 p.m., the public hearing on the Roland Miller request for a special use permit. Mr. Tempesta, Produce National Bank Building, will be representing R. Miller. Mayor Johnson explained that this is a request for a special use permit to construct a tennis court and racquet ball club located behind the PAK building at 2828 Highway 10. The building will conform to the Planning Commission's require- ments, is 280 x 140 feet and will have 3 indoor tennis courts, 4 indoor racquet and handball courts, an outdoor tennis court and two outdoor racquet ball courts. There will be parking for 53 cars. Councilman Shelquist asked him how they will screen the west side and he answered that they presently have a 4 -foot fence, but they want to put in extensive shrubs and trees. Councilman Shelquist inquired as to whether they intend to ask for a liquor license. Mr. Miller replied at this point, no. The lounge would include a spectator area, vending machines, people waiting to play, babysitting facilities. It will be open to the public, but memberships will be available. The people who are members will have the options for times. Roger Druelson, 4 ayes' 1 nay -4- 2409 Sherwood Rd., and Phyllis Wheeler, 2649 Sherwood Rd., inquired as to the date of completion, and Mr. Miller replied possible in July,. They both thought that it was a welcome addition to the community. Councilman Baumgartner asked if they were going to blacktop the parking lot and if the fire department had checked it. Mr. Miller stated, yes, it would be blacktopped and the fire department will designate where they want their hydrant but haven't determined exactly where yet. Councilman Baumgartner inquired regarding parking, and Mr. Miller replied that the PAK Co. will allow them to use their parking lot for certain events. Bud Teslow, 7932 Fairchild, asked where exactly it would be located. Mr. Miller replied that it was the vacant lot behind the PAK building on the east side. A group of investors from Indiana own the house directly to the east of the PAK Co Richard McFarland stated that all tennis courts seem to be in the south, and it is tremendous that we will now have one in the northern suburbs. Mr. Miller, in reply to a question regarding their hours, said that it will be what the people want. The indoor courts could stay open 24 hours. Councilman Baumgartner as,ced him if he had received a copy of the city's fencing and screening ordinance? Mr. Miller replied that he went over this quite thoroughly with the Planning Commission and that the Commission granted them a 10 -foot fence with a 31 -foot variance. Donald Borgen inquired as to why they decreased the side yard setback to 24 feet, and Councilman Shelquist replied that we have under consideration a new zoning ordinance and that this would conform to that. MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to grant the special use permit to Roland Miller for construction of a tennis court per plans presented and approved by the Planning Commission, subject to issuance of a building permit and entering with the city in a development contract setting forth the stipulations for construction of the facility and posting of bond for performance, and authorizing the administrator to negotiate a construction contract. Mayor Johnson spoke in favor of the motion, from the standpoint that he thought it would be a very good addition to the city and explained that Mr. Miller could negotiate with the staff the various points that the Council would want in the develop- ment agreement. Administrator Achen stated that the developer will have to prepare detailed plans on what is discussed and go to the Planning Commission for final approval and then back to the Council, and at that time the contract can be executed. -5- A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman' Hodges aye Councilman' Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson aye Motion passed. The public hearing on the Roland Miller request for a special use permit adjourned at 9:03 p.m. and Mayor Johnson called the regular Council meeting back to order. Proposed development contract for the Mermaid bowling alley. Administrator Achen stated that based upon the Council's request the developer has submitted slightly revised plans. The lighting has been altered, the kinds of shrtths, etc. have been specifically set forth. Chuck Hall of the Mermaid was asked if there is an area where he will use something other than sodding. He replied that he has a 110 -foot wide gravel area (actually 2 in crushed rock) planned which will reduce the flow of water. Mayor Johnson asked if he had any kind of a catch basin so that it doesn't trickle out onto County Rd. H. Mr. Hall replied that the opening should be sufficient for water to go underneath the road into Rice Creek. There will be nothing lost in erosion on H. Councilman Shelquist asked if the access road on County Rd. H was going to become a channel. Mr. Hall replied that as of right now it can be directed onto a ponding area. There may be snow piled on the rock which is one reason why we decided to put the rock in: a chance to have water seep out when it comes. The Watershed District is concerned about erosion and the weir is to catch the debris. Councilman Baumgartner stated that the debris will end up in the rocks before it gets to the weir. Your problem is going to be to keep it clean. Mr. Hall stated that he hasn't had a debris problem yet and is not anticipating one. Mayor Johnson asked him how he proposed to keep the water confined to his lot. Mr. Hall replied that he plans to slow it down, not keep it on the lot. There will be about 15 feet of sod and 15 feet of rock as a buffer between his land and Herbst's. Mayor Johnson stated that curb and gutter keeps the water confined to the parking lot and controls where you want it to run. Mr. Hall replied that he is open to recommendations just wants to do a nice job. If it looks nice he will put it in. Mayor Johnson mentioned that Mr. Hall has a 2 or 3 foot drop from his back door to where the blacktop starts, going from the back of the building southwest and off of his lot. There is no runoff to the east. Mayor Johnson asked how many lineal feet there are around the parking lot, and Mr. Hall replied that he had no idea but approximately 1700 feet. -6- Mayor Johnson said that if we were to specify curb and gutter around the parking lot, would you do it? Mr. Hall stated that he had asked the Planning Commission if he could avoid it because of snow removal problems. Further, he would hate to spend that kind of money for what it would accomplish. Both the Planning Commission and Rice Creek thought that this would be a sufficient way to handle it. Mayor Johnson stated that in order to make sure that the water stays on your lot it would be good to have a concrete curb. Mr. Hall emphasized that he was not going to have a problem, but perhaps it could be put in the contract that in the event that they cannot stop the water from going off the land, then they will put in a curb. They have put in an underground sprinkling system and are using the same sod that the Twins' ballpark has. Councilman Shelquist asked how he would control the weeds in the rocks. Mr. Hall said that with gravel and plastic underneath, there will be no weeds. Councilman Baumgartner inquired as to where the water goes how does it go into the soil with the plastic underneath? Mr. Hall stated that was a good question. Mayor Johnson stated that he should take a look at Perkins next to him. They have a nice parking lot, have concrete curbs and a good drainage plan. Further, we are requiring concrete curbing in many other instances we have it here at the city hall. I think it is something you really should consider. Mr. Hall stated that there is no way that he would put a trash compactor inside his building; he would prefer to build an enclosure. But as long as it is confined, he can see no problem as far as the trash is concerned. Mayor Johnson stated that perhaps we can back off on the compactor in exchange for curb and gutter. Mr. Hall replied that he would rather buy a compactor. Mayor Johnson stated that they require other developers to put in concrete curb and gutters, why shouldn't we do that with you? Mr. Hall stated that if that is what you think and desire, certainly put it in the contract. Mayor Johnson said if you have curb doing the same thing as the rock you don't need the rock. Mr. Hall replied that then he would have problems with the snow. He asked what is the purpose of the curb? Mayor Johnson said that it was for retaining water on the property. Mr. Hall said that they are holding the water on their property with the holding pond and the weirs. -7- Mayor Johnson asked if he was planning to build a berm out there, and he replied, yes. I want the rock also even though it isn't necessary with the berm. Mayor Johnson asked if there were any citizens with any questions or comments. There were none. MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) to authorize the administrator and the city attorney to prepare a final development contract for the Mermaid Bowling Alley incorporating the various stipulations and agreements reached with the City Council and the Planning Commission and that it be prepared for action at the Council agenda meeting, Monday, March 15. The administrator stated that the only thing that is necessary to be done is to draw a plan for the berm on the west side. Mr. Hall stated that he hated to have a meeting called on his behalf, but the chances are that he would be able to operate the very following day and thus he would want to go right now! Councilman Shelquist stated that he should be aware of the performance bond required. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson aye MSP (Johnson Shelquist) that a special meeting be held Monday, March 15, 1976, at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing, negotiating and signing the development contract for the Mermaid bowling alley. Mayor Johnson asked for a 5 minute recess. Council reconvened at 10:06 p.m. Lease of city hall space to the Mounds View School District. Jack Vaupel and Sandy Hershhovitz were present and stated that the Mounds View School District Board met tonight also and is in agreement with the lease and ratified it tonight unanimously. Mayor Johnson stated that some of the terms of the lease were as follows: 2 offices, 555 sq. ft. and 247 sq. ft. and an additional room on an as- needed basis. It will be leased from March 8 to June 30, 1976, with an option to renew on September 1 to June 30, 1977, at $4 a square foot. MSP (Johnson Pickar) to approve the real estate lease between the City of Mounds View and Independent School District 621. 5 ayes Mr. Vaupel requested a letter answering his questions about prorated rent, phone installation, and use of the fari1i+ias at times other than those specified in the lease. -8- The proposed contract with Midwest Planning Research was tabled until later, as their representative had not arrived yet. Lease of water tower space for Robert Comer Associates radio antenna. Administrator Achen stated that the lease is patterned after the lease in existence for an antenna on the water tower in Columbia Heights. It would be $15 per month payable semi annually in advance. MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) that we execute the lease between the City of Mounds View and Robert Comer Associates. 5 ayes Baumgartner said that we should make sure there is no interference. Administrator Achen replied that there are technical ways in which to filter it. Engineer Bearden stated that he had no report. Councilman Shelquist told him that there is water at the south end of Fairchild Avenue at Highway 10 and that cars, in order to avoid getting their brakes wet, drive on the property immediatly to the east. Could the State be contacted to clean the ditch out? Engineer Bearden will contact them. He left at 10:30 p.m. Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. The administrator stated that it would be appropriate to set a public hearing to be sure there are no problems with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to set a public hearing for 8:30 p.m. on April 12, 1976, to consider the Comprehensive Plan. 5 ayes Resolution endorsing reenactment of Federal revenue sharing. Congressman Karth has requested this with specific examples. MSP (Shelquist Pickar) to adopt Resolution #715 for reenactment of Federal revenue sharing. 5 ayes Resolution endorsing extension of CETA Title VI public service employment program. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to adopt Resolution #716 to endorse exten- sion of CETA Title VI public service employment program. 5 ayes The new license applications were discussed and Budrick D. Teslow, 7932 Fairchild Ave., who has applied for a license to sell Mexican imports, April- December, 1976, asked to be heard. Mr. Teslow stated that he will sell on corners and has four sites in mind: the Launching Pad, triangular piece of land at Red Oak and Highway 10, southeast corner of County Rd. I and Highway 10, and by North Suburban Rent -All at 2190 Highway 10. Launching Pad has answered his request, and he will sit under their sign on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. -9- Mayor Johnson said that the Council should not consider granting a blanket peddler license, but a license restricted to a certain location to be in better control of what is happening. Councilman Pickar suggested holding this over for two weeks to find out if he gets his other two locations. Mr. Teslow replied that he wants to go co Mexico in April to purchase his paintings, etc., so that this would be inconvenient. He will be selling from his car or his van, and will not be putting up a building or a tent. Administrator Achen stated that Minnesota Exteriors Inc. license request is a reapplication for a license that was origi- nally denied. The inspection staff now recommends approval. Representatives from Minnesota Exteriors are present. Michael Bennis, one of the owners of the corporation, stated that the original problem was an oversight on their part and apologized for it. Mayor Johnson stated that they had had a problem with a particular project, the work was apparently unsatisfactory. They then tried to repair the job to the dissatisfcation of the home owner and the inspector. Mr. Bennis stated that the complaint was called in by the homeowner, but it really never came about. There was no inferior work on the job. They are bonded in all municipalities in the suburbs of the twin cities. Mayor Johnson asked for comments on the peddler's license. Councilman Pickar: Don't want to see it in a residential neighborhood. Councilman Baumgartner: Not fair to the shopping centers. MSP (Johnson Pickar) to approve the license applications with the condition that Minnesota Exteriors Inc. license be granted conditionally upon receiving a $1,000 contractor's bond which would be placed with the City of Mounds View and that the peddler's license for Budrick D. Teslow be granted for the location of the Launching Pad parking lot Councilman Hodges said that we will consider the other locations when you have obtained permission from the property owners. Administrator Achen presented the bills for approval: General Account Checks #12021- 12113, Payroll Account Checks #1245 -1248, Pavroll Checks #2308 -2365, Transfer Check transferring $34,795.63 from General Fund, $4,862.42 from Water, $8,072.10 from Sewer to pay gross pay of March 15, 1976. Total disbursements $55,770.19. MSP (Shelquist- Hodges) to approve the bills as presented. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to approve a check for bicentennial signs on Highway 10, in the amount of $60.00. 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT -10- Administrator Achen stated that Messiah Lutheran Church has requested a street light at 2833 County Rd. H -2. Mayor Johnson suggested that we seek the input of the residents as to their feelings before we act on the above. The matter was referred to the administrator. MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) to approve the Park and Recreation job descriptions and salary plan for temporary employees as presented. Administrator Achen stated that he should begin the selection process for the job of Public Works Director. Councilman Hodges suggested that possibly this job overlaps Chapter 7 which should be checked. MSP (Johnson- Hodges) that we ratify the job description for the Public Works Director and that we direct the administrator to place some ads and begin the selection process. The Council will assume the obligation of interviewing and making the final selection of the candidate. Councilman Shelquist spoke for the motion. He felt that it was long overdue that Mounds View hire an engineer responsible to the City directly. At present we have no complete set of records, contracts negotiated previously are unclear if we even have the right to the original documents. We may have to negotiate for them with the consulting engineer. He feels that Mounds View at this time should hire an engineer. Councilman Hodges agreed. It would give staff more support. Mayor Johnson stated that he was in favor of the motion also. Apparently, taere have been some questions raised to the propriety of expanding the staff that we currently have beyond the point of what we have now. However, the City has moved forward very progressively in the past few years and many very positive things have been accomplished. It is very easy to sit back and do nothing, but to take positive action you really have to do something. There are probably some frills in terms of what we are providing for our citizens, and if we get into a real budget bind perhaps some of this can be cut off. But making sure that we have good planning and good development, well laid out and designed, being sure that our contractors are doing what they should be doing, is very important. An engineer is not a frill, it is a basic. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Councilman Hodges aye Mayor Johnson aye Motion carried. MAYOR JOHNSON'S REPORT: Councilman Shelquist stated that the Public Works Director has greater responsibility supervisory -wise than an engineer. We should leave the salary negotiable. Mayor Johnson asked whether we want this man getting heavily involved in work direction or keep him more attuned toward development work and planning such as laying out a ring road in District 2. Administrator Achen said that of the two tasks I feel he would be responsible for 90 -95% of both. Mayor Johnson agreed but said he was talking about where the emphasis should be, 70% with what is going on with the city, etc. and 30% supervision. Administrator Achen explained the proposed development agreement ordinance, which would be an amendment to Chapter 59, which will be discussed further at the agenda meeting. Administrator Achen further stated that the revised Public Health Housing Code, Chapter 93, has been reviewed by the attorney. Attorney Meyers said that on page 14(b) the word "owner" should be added. Mayor Johnson stated that he would like a copy of it for the next agenda meeting. Administrator Achen stated that the city's Community Development Block Grant Preapplication received a rather low rating from the Metropolitan Council. However, we may revise the application between the time they act on it and the time it goes to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The staff is currently working on such a revision. By making this revision the Council is not altering the substance of the application. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to direct the staff to revise this preapplication for the Community Development Block Grant funds and authorize the mayor to sign this preapplication. Administrator Achen stated that Mr. Gillespie of Bill and Ed's Auto Sales has not responded to our letters and as of today has removed all of his vehicles from the lot. He apparently has discontinued operating that business at that site. Mayor Johnson read a letter from the Mounds View Senior Citizens thanking the Mounds View Parks Recreation Department. Also, a thank you from Betty Wahl. He further mentioned a conference on March 16 sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, if anyone were interested in attending. Mayor Johnson also stated that the Mounds View Recreation Department has its new activity schedule out for sprirg. It was left on the mailboxes of residents of Mounds View, and he felt it would be better to spend the time and money to mail it out after this. Further, the League of Minnesota Municipalities' annual conference is in Duluth June 9 -11, if anyone is interested in attending; and on March 14 -16 there is a conference in Washington, D.C. No interest was expressed in either. 5 ayes -12- Council then returned to item 12 on the agenda, proposed contract with Midwest Planning Research. David Licht appeared for Midwest Planning and stated that a contract had been submitted. He submitted a letter indicating that he would be the principal in charge of any work done, assisted by Barbara Senness and Mark Johnson. Mayor Johnson stated that the problem we are looking at right now is the new bowling alley that is proposed. Mr. Licht stated that they would approach the problem through working with the staff, develop some alternatives and these can be critiqued. There is evidence that you do need professional help. Councilman Shelquist stated that we saw a new face every month for two years when Midwest Planning was working with the Planning Commission. Are you still experiencing a turnover? Mr. Licht responded that the administration of Midwest Planning has changed totally. When I commit myself you will see me. They have a total staff of 25 now, with Mr. Licht in charge. Now there is continuity. Councilman Baumgartner inquired about the 15t a mile rate. Mr. Licht replied that 20t a mile is what we charge and that is what it costs to operate. All communities pay 20 that they work with now. MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to authorize the mayor and administrator to execute the contract with Midwest Planning and Research with the mileage set at 15t per mile. 5 ayes Mayor Johnson directed the administrator to write a letter to Mr. Licht informing him that he is not to commence any work or incur any charges whatsoever on behalf of the city unless it is directed through the administrator. Councilman Hodges had no report. COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT: Councilman Baumgartner stated that in the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission there is a motion to approve a 5 -year capital improvement plan for Mounds View Parks Recreation. Further, Doug Bryant presented a proposed trail system policy to the Planning Commission; if storm water system coincides with the trail system, they can be utilitized compatibly. MSP (Baumgartner- Johnson) that where artificial channels must be constructed to augment the natural drainage system, such channels as well as the natural drainage ways may be planned as part of a recreational trail system. Channels shall be designed to be aesthetically compatible for recreational trail use. 5 ayes MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) that we accept the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Department and accept cash park and playground dedications from Robert Waste, Schluter Brogger, Lloyd Bardwell and August Spitzer. 5 ayes -13- Councilman Pickar had no report. COUNCILMAN SHELQUIST'S REPORT: There is a special meeting with the Planning Commission. to go over the zoning ordinance Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Further, in discussing the concept of a maintenance contract with regard to maintaining property after construction, what hold do we have on a developer if we release his bond. He would like this problem resolved b efore the Mermaid has a contract. Administrator Achen replied that you have a hold where you have a license on the individual or business. Attorney Meyers stated that it should be put into the contract that he agrees to maintain, and the city has the right to assess for maintenance. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to adjourn at 12:04 a. m. Respectfully submitted, 112athadif., Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator L I C E N S E S F O R A P P R O V A L March 8, 1976 GENERAL CONTRACTORS renewal BRIAR HOMES 8535 Central Ave. Minneapolis 55434 PINE TREE BUILDERS INC. 8535 Central Ave. N.E. Blaine, MN 55434 GENERAL CONTRACTORS new R. C. DAMM CONSTRUCTION CO. 7647 Knollwood Drive Minneapolis, MN 55432 AA -1 BUILDERS SUPPLY INC. 704 E. Larpenteur St. Paul, MN 55112 PEDDLER new NUWAY BUILDERS INC. 1866 Tioga Blvd. St. Paul 55112 MINNESOTA EXTERIORS INC. 700 Hamel Rd. Hamel, MN 55430 LIDA CONSTRUCTION INC. 16413 Jasper N. W. Anoka, MN 55303 T. E. W. HOMES 15052 Corcoran Rd. Osseo, MN 55369 BUDRICK D. TESLOW selling Mexican imports April -Dec, 1976 7932 Fairchild Ave. Mounds View, MN 55432