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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/03/22A G E N D A Mounds View City Council March 22, 1976 1. Roll call of officials. 2. Minutes of regular meeting March 8, 1976. 3. Citizen comments and suggestions. CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES. 4. Proposed new Chapter 93, Public Health Housing Code. 5. Resolution supporting application for funds to construct bandshell at Lakeside Park. 6. Proposed contract with Jack Anderson Associates for traffic control device inventory. 7. Resolution reapportioning assessments on: 8265 -829n Pleasant View Drive, 3384 Long Lake Rd., 2656 E. County Rd. J, and Towns Edge Terrace Mobile Home Park property. 8. .8:30 p.m. public hearing on vacation of public easements in proposed White Oak Estates Third Addition. 9. Proposed amendment of Chapter 59 to add development controls provision. 10. Development contract for construction of Mermaid bowling alley. 11. Proposed Bel Rae amusement center addition. 12. Proposed amendment of Chapter 91 to increase trained dog permit fee. 13. Request for street light on County Rd. H -2 between Knollwood Drive and Silver Lake Rd. 14. Licenses for approval. 15. Bills for approval. 16. Reports of officials. 17. Adjournment. Administrator's Report March 18, 1976 Council agenda March 22, 1976, meeting: ITEM 4. Chapter 93 has been reviewed by attorney. The new Chapter eliminates the cumbersome Board of Health Appeals and requires registration of all multiples ($3 per unit, minimum $15 annual). ITEM 5. Council received copies of Lakeside bandshell application. Resolution gives moral support to it. ITEM 6. Contract for traffic control device inventory stipulates that City will pay only those costs which are 100% reimbursable and specifies what the final report is to include. ITEM 7. Reapportionment of assessments on Briar Lake, Ingvald Johnson Terrace, Balk's Addition plats and on Towns Edge Terrace Mobile Home Park property being acquired by Ramsey County Open Space. ITEM 8. Four street easements in the White Oak Estates Third Addition are unnecessary, because they were taken some time ago when a different street alignment was anticipated. The easement for the existing street was recorded with a slight error and needs to be corrected prior to filing the final plat. ITEM 9. Addition of Chapter 59.06 outlines development controls to be applied to all developments requiring a building permit. Have contacted other cities regarding amount of performance bond. General practice is to require about 125% of estimated cost of public improvements. Some indicated that where city has little worry and has faith in the developer this percentage might go as low as 75 In cases of extreme city concern it might go as high as 150 For non public improvements (landscaping, etc.) the percentage was somewhat higher with 110 -150% common. Will have a written proposal for such by meeting time. ITEM 10. Meyers is revising the Mermaid development contract. All parties of interest, including the current fee owner of the property, should be required to sign the contract. A performance bond satisfactory to the attorney should be required before issuance of the building permit. ITEM 11. Bel Rae proposes to construct addition 31 x 17' to existing ballroom for use as an amusement center with foosball, pinball and other machines. Addition will be faced with same architectural design now on the Bel Rae's entrance. Access to center will be through ballroom Administrator's Report entrance. No alcohol will be allowed. Supervision by an adult. Visibility by the supervisor is limited unless he actually stays in the center which is not likely. Recommend large observation window be provided somehow. Hours of operation should be controlled and enforcement of minor age curfew should be required. ITEM 12. Revision of trained dog permit provision raises fee from $5 to $30. Our expenses are at least $30; last request cost $15 for just mailing notices and publishing legal. Also stipulates requirement for a field test of dog, which we will be charged for in the future. ITEM 13. As of this date only one response has been received from residents regarding their opinions on a street light on County Rd. H -2 near the Messiah Lutheran Church. Hope to have more response by meeting time. ITEM 14. No unusual requests. -2- March 18, 1976 ITEM 16. Administrator's Report: a. Public hearing should be set for Sakariason major sub- division request. Recommend 8:15pm, Mon., April 12, 1976. b. Chris Weston and Thomas Tveit have successfully completed their probationary periods, and I recommend they be appointed permanently with the commensurate pay rates established by Council. c. I plan to take one week of vacation March 29 through April 2 if Council has no objections. d. Request Council authorization to go ahead with purchase of electronic voting system as budgeted. e. March animal patrol report: Hours of patrol 29 Dogs picked up 13 Total dogs boarded 11 Dogs released 9 Dogs euthanized 3 Dead on arrivals 2 Tickets issued 12 Bill for services $324 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 22, 1976, at 8:00 pm, at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, Mai. 55112. Present: Mayor Johnson Also present: Clerk -Mm. Achen Councilman Hodges Atty Meyers Councilman Baumgartner Engineer Bearden Councilman Picker Councilman Shelquist NSP (Pickar- Shelquist) to approve the minutes of March 8, 1976, regular:fleeting. 5 ayes Mayor Johnson announced that the special meeting, to be held on March 15, for the purpose of reviewing, negotiating and signing the develognent contract for the Mermaid Bowling Alley was not held. The Mrs. Jaycees presented the City Council with a 100 cup coffee pot to be used in the community roam in the city hall. Proposed new Chapter 93, Public Health Housing Code. Attorney Meyers has reviewed it and made some suggested changes. He stated that since Chapter 93 is 17 typewritten pages long he would dispense with the reading of the ordinance. For anyone interested, it will appear in the paper and citizens may obtain a copy from the office if they care to read it. MSP Baumgartner Hodges) to adopt Ordinance 245 to amend Chapter 93. 5 ayes engineer firm of Banister and Short, represented by Mr. Roger Short, explained to the Council where they are in preparation of a storm drainage plan for the city. He stated that they have completed almost all of the work preparatory to writing the preliminary report. Further, they have finished reviewing the data through the city engineer's office and have placed it in map form. This was illustrated and explained. Mr. Short also stated that there was noted a substantial increase in ground water levels from February 5 to March 5, and it may be advantageous to read on through May to give than a picture of what happens under precipitation conditions that would differ from the run off conditions. Councilman Pickar asked how much longer they anticipated they would need to extend the readings. Mr. Short replied it would be until at least May 1 Councilman Shelquist inquired as to how long it would be after the cessation of readings to have the report completed and Mr. Short replied it would be ready about the 1st of June. He also said that they would be making an application in writing asking for the extension Tony Jambor, 5394 Edgewood Drive, said that he has a 60 x 100 foot small hole in which he wants to put in coarse fill and seed it to use for further parking purposes. Robert Carlson, 21E9 Mississippi Circle, said that he has knowledge of problem areas through his building in the city and will convey to Mr. Short anything that he has renrding water problems. -2- Mayor Johnson recessed the regular Council meeting and called to order at 8:30 the public hearing on vacation of public easements in proposed White Oak Estates Third Addition. Ron Murphy, surveyor for Oanstock and Davis, explained that four street easements in the White Oak Estates Third Addition, at 84th Avenue N.E. and Pleasant View Drive, are unnecessary, as they were taken scme time ago when a different street alignment was anticipated. Further, the easement for the existing street was recorded with a slight error (called for a 90° angle and the underlying description called for 89 ,40 min.20 sec) and this needs to be corrected prior to filing the final plat. Mr. Murphy discussed it with the surveyor for Ramsey County and he suggested vacating the easements and then the city will get it back in the plat. Rodney Erickson, 8418 Spring Lake Rd., stated that his property abuts the proposed plat. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to approve Resolution #721, as presented, vacating certain easements on 84th Avenue N.E. and Pleasant View Drive. MSP (Johnson Hodges) to amend the main motion, approving the resolution by adding that this is subject to the city receiving in final recordable form, with all of its required documents, the new easements which are to be granted, by the affected property owners. The vote was taken on the main motion as amended. 5 ayes Ad. Achen stated that it is appropriate to indicate to the property owners that the costs cf this work will be requested to be paid by them. Robert Carlson stated that he was in agreement with that. MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to adjourn the special hearing. 5 ayes The regular Council meeting was reconvened at 8:50 pm. 5 ayes Resolution supporting application for funds to construct bandshell at Lakeside Park. Councilman Picker gave the background for the above, stating that it would he bicentennial funds being spent for the bandshell, and that the Bicentennial Commission of Spring Lake Park had picked the above as a special project. He felt it would be a good addition to the park. The resolution is looking for moral support from the Council. Mayor Johnson objected to the distinct comments about this park being Spring Lake Park's "central park" and asked if the Lakeside Park Commission would became liable for any costs incurred? Councilman Picker replied that Lakeside Park would have no expenses whatsoever, except possibly for electricity. Mayor Johnson asked who was liable for architectural fees if funding does not came through? councilman Pickar replied that nothing has been signed and we have no obligation for money. Councilman Shelquist mentioned that it might be to our advantage not to have Mounds View mentioned too directly because of our application to HUD for a block grant and Ad. Achen explained that this was not the same thing this is not a block grant application. MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to approve Resolution 722 5 ayes -3- Proposed contract with Jack Anderson Associates for traffic control device inventory. The contract for traffic control device inventory stipulates that the City will pay only those costs which are 100% reimbursable and specifies what the final report is to include. Councilman Baumgartner asked if, once this is completed, can we do what ie please with it? Ad. Achen answered that within the next 2 or 3 years it is likely that the state will require that traffic signs in all communities be brought up to state standards. MSP Shelquist- Pickar) to authorize the administrator and the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jack Anderson Associates for traffic control device inventory. 4 ayes: 1 nay The Mayor suggested proceeding to item 11 on the agenda, proposed Bel Rae amusement center addition. Tony Jambor, 5394 Edgewood Drive, owner of the Bel Rae, asked that the words "amusement center" be changed to "game roan Mayor Johnson asked if the proposed improvement had been presented to the police department and Mr. Jambor answered yes. Ad. Achen stated that he could see nothing illegal about it and the only concern was about alcohol and curfew hours. Mr. Jambor stated that it would be strictly teenage attended by an adult at all times. Pop machines, etc. would be installed. The city engineer told him that the toilets would have to be changed to bring up to the handicapped code. Mr. Jambor also stated that on the nights that they do not have a policeman there they will have an adult to manage the roan. The entrances to the ballroom would be blocked. Ad. Achen suggested a glassed in front to make it very open as a 2 -way mirror would have limited visibility. It is easier to police as it is more open and obvious to the people that they are being observed. Mr. Jambor stated that he could put a buzzer on the back door. He doesn't like to go to the glass and Medina has a 2 -way mirror. The police would go in and check it the nights they were on duty and someone over 18 would be responsible. Mayor Johnson asked if the game roan would be open to anyone -no age limit. Mr. Jambor said, yes, but there would be absolutely no beer or liquor in the roan. In Apache they serve beer in the bowling alley which is located next to the game roan and on the nights the ballroom is closed there will be no way that they can get in. Thomas Suggs, Jubilee Music, 251 5th St. N.W., New Brighton, stated that he is presently in the coin operating business, but previously owned a recreation center on Mississippi and University Avenue. He will supply the machines and the service for the machines that Mr. Jambor plans to have. Mr. Jambor is responsible for the location, supervision and general facilities, and for that they will split the profit 50/50. Mr. Suggs stated that in his previous business it was a completely family atmosphere and nobody abused the equipment and if they did they never came back. The Fridley police department called than an asset to the community. The cigarette machines were taken out and anyone under 18 could not smoke or they had to leave. Years ago the machines were used as gambling devices but this is no longer true. It is a competitive game. Teenagers involved in foosball spend hours at it and the parents know where they are. Mr. Jambor stated that he needs the roan and if it doesn't work out he will take the machines out. Mr. Suggs stated that the Holiday Inns have than now and during the basketball tournament the Hilton Hotel had him set up a hospitality roan with just foosball equipment. Councilman Shelquist inquired about closing hours and Mr. Jambor said that he hasn't gotten into it yet but he would probably just close it at curfew except for 'rock' nights, and then it would be left open until the dance is over. He also felt that there would be no parking problem as 90% of the kids just walk there. Councilman Baumgartner asked if he anticipated a loitering problem? Mr. Jambor replied that on the dance night they have the police there, and if they know the rules fiuim thr beginning it really doesn't cause much problem. He wouldn't allow then to sit outside the building. -4- Ad. Achen stated that there was no special license involved except the game license but it should come before the Council because of the slight change in the use of the property which has potential problems. MEP ,(Pickar... .Hodges) that the Council approve conceptually the construction of the gene roan attached to the Bel Rae Ballroom subject to receipt of all applicable licenses and permits. Councilman Baumgartner asked Mr. Jambor if he were aware of the curfews involved and he replied that absolutely the game roan would be run right. If any problems arise he will just take it out. Councilman Baumgartner stated that he was not comfortable with a teenage game man where there is booze. Mr. Jambor said that on the nights that there would be liquor around there is always a uniformed policeman there. Mayor Johnson suggested putting in a clear window instead of the 2 -way mirror. Perhaps right in back of the cashier put in the mirror but on the south wall put in glass. Councilman Pickar stated that this would be back of the money drawer which isn't such a good idea. Mr. Jambor said that there isn't much roan, the rest of it is a check roan. There will be a chain link fence keeping people out of the ball roan. Mayor Johnson stated that if you leave the doors open all the cold air from the dance floor would go into the gam roam. Mr. Jambor replied that it is never that cold. Ad. Achen stated that Mr. Jambor may find the game roan makes too much noise with the doors open Mr. Jambor stated that he would certainly consent to a glass door. A roll call vote was requested. Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson aye Resolutions reapportioning assessments on: 8265 -8290 Pleasant View MSP Hodges- Shelquist) to adopt Resolution #717 to reapportion the Towns Edge Terrace Mobile Hame Park property. MSP (Shelquist-Pickar) to adopt Resolution #718 to reapportion the Briar Lake Addition, 8265 -8290 Pleasant View Drive. Notion carried Drive, 8384 Long Park property. Lake Rd., 2656 E. County Rd. J, and Towns Edge Terrace Mobile Hare assessments on assessments on MSP (Johnson Shelquist) to adopt R, jlution #719 to reapportion the assessments on Ingvald Johnson Terrace property. MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) to adopt Resolution #720 to reapportion the assessments for the entire plat on Balk's Addition. MSP Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Resolution #723 to reapportion the assessments of the combination of three parcels on. Balk's Addition for tax purposes. 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes -5- prpposed amendment of Chaster 59 to add devel.. t controls •rovision. Mayor Johnson asked if there was any need to take action on it this evening and Ad. Achen replied that they could get along without it for another meeting. Attorney Meyers said that he would appreciate sane time to review it. Councilman Baer stated that it should be put on the agenda to talk about it. Develop ent contract for, construction of Mermaid bowling alley. Chuck Hall, owner of the Mermaid, stated that a perfonianoe bond`would' not be a problem but he cannot get one until the Council passes on the contract. Ad. Achen stated that the contractor estimated the cost of the external improvements and can up with the round figure of $15,000 so a $20,000 performance bend would seen to be reasonable. Mr. Hall stated that under the circumstances to protect themselves this is prabably proper. He felt that it was fair. Ad. Achen stated that if the contract is satisfactory, he recommended the Council approve the execution of the contract and issuance of the building permits subject to receipt and execution of the contract by all parties of interest. Attorney Meyers recommended that the fee owner should consent to the terms of this contract and make provisions for his signature also. Be had a proposed contract and felt it would be well to go over it for a few minutes. It was an agreement between the city and the developer. He read and explained the agreement to the Council. Mayor Johnson asked if they were relying on street drainage for all of the drainage. Engineer Bearden replied that there are two catch basins that take a lot of water. Mayor Johnson asked if the weirs could be shaped so that the water will hit the catch basin? Mr. Hall state that he could see no problem. The question arose as to whether the fees should be the same as when the original building permit was issued? Counciiren Pickar: Agree in priciple. Councilman Shelquist: Contract ties down that he will adhere to the ordinances that exist as of this time. With this understanding I feel that the fees should be as in accordance with the original approval. Councilman Hodges: Agree. Councilman Baumgartner: Agree. Mayor Johnson: Agree MSP (Johnson Shelquist) that we authorize the Mayo- and Clerk Administrator to sign the development contract subject to the receipt of all applicable fees, receipt for approval by the City Attorney of the performance bond, receipt of the proper legal description and subject to the execution of the development agrent by all parties of interest for the demised premises. Further, that the applicable fees due under the development agreement be those fees that were applicable at the time when the original building permit was issued. 5 ayes Mr. Hall asked whether Section 30 of the contract requires a specific period of time that the bond has to be in force? Attorney Meyers answered that Section 24 of the contract provides that the development contract will be completed when the Council determines that all of the terms have been met. The bond must be in force until that time. Mr. Hall asked if the Council has approved sane amount. Mayor Johnson replied that under our new fee regulations, we have the ability to charge for our direct added costs. Mayor Johnson asked if Hall would be willing to pay direct expenses incurred by the city since he was charged the old building permit fee. Administrator Achen asked the city attorney and engineer to estimate their fees for this development. Atty Meyers stated that his fee would be about $300. Eng. Bearden stated that there would be very little inspection required. Mr. Hall asked if it would be more than $500 and Ad. Achen answered that it would be about $500. Mr. Hall stated that as long as these costs would not exceed $500, he is willing to repay the City for them in consideration of the Council's willingness to let him pay the old fee rates, rather than the new higher ones. MSP Johnson Baumgartner) that the amount of the bond for this particaiar p oject should be in the amount of $20,000, and that, further, as a consideration for the city signing the develoxxtent a m and 'i Chinn 4-h fn tu dirimm: legal. mad exceed $500. fee Iaclicl by Hall 1 At 10:30 the Council took a 10 minute recess. Council reconvened at 10:40. ENGINEER BEARL&N'S REPORT: Mr. Bearden stated that he talked to District 9 maintenance en�g Weer about the water problem at Fairchild and Hillview, and he agreed to look at it. Also he reported that two light standards are up. They will be painted a general bronze color after they are all erected. Bills for approval. General Account Checks #12115- 12187, Payroll Account Checks #1249 1252, Payroll Checks #2337 -2360 and #2366 -2380, Transfer Check #12185 transferring $28,845.03 fran General Fund, $3,964.41 fran Water, $31,488.63 from Sewer to pay gross pay of 3- 30 -76. Total disbursements: $76,237.71. Administrator Achen stated they had changed the 2nd page of Bills for Approval adding Check #12187 for $15,955.02 to Bianconi Construction Co. for repairs to Towns Edge Mobile Hone Park sewer. He stated that realistically you could not have asked it to be done cheaper, under the circumstances. There is no question about the quality of work or the amount of work done. MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to approve the bills as presented. Engineer Bearden left at 10:55 p.m. Proposed amendment of Chapter 91 to increase trained dog permit fee. MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to adopt Ordinance #246 to increase the trained dog permit fee from $5 to $30. Councilman Shelquist stated that it seemed apparent to him that the owner to wham Council issued a permit has been in violation and just wanted the piece of paper to wave in the dog catcher's face. If we are going to retain this special permit let us raise the price to recover costs but I am in favor of abolishing it. Councilman Baumgartner stated that you are punishing the man who takes the time to train his dog. The fellow that doesn't care, it doesn't cost him a cent. A roll call vote was requested. Councilman Picker aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges aye Councilman Baumgartner nay Mayor Johnson aye -6- MSP Shelquist- Baumgartner) that the administrator be instructed to draw up an ordinance to delete paragraph 4 of Chapter 91 deleting the provision for the trained dog permit. A roll call vote was requested. Councilman Pickar nay Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Hodges nay Councilman Baumgartner aye Mayor Johnson nay 5 ayes 5 ayes 4 ayes 1 nay 3 nayes ayes Request for street light on County Rd. H -2 between Knollwood Drive and Silver Lake load., Ad. Achen stated that they have received comments from four of the property owners. MSP (Johnson Hodges) that we approve the request for a street light on County Rd. H -2 between Knollwood Drive and Silver Lake Road and direct the police department to look at the area and determine the logical placement for that street light for the protection of our citizens. Councilman Baumgartner stated that we are setting a precedent for providing lighting to parking lots and may get requests from businesses, too. Licenses for approval. (attached) MSP (Johnson Pickar) to approve the licenses as requested. 5 ayes ACHEN'S REPORT MSP (Shelquist Hodges) to set a public hearing for Sakariason major subdivision request for 8:15 pm, Menday, April 12, 1976. MSP (Johnson Baumgartner) that Chris Weston and Thomas Tveit be appointed permanently with the commensurate pay rates (for Chris Weston an increase of $50 and for Thomas Tveit and increase of $46). Ad. Achen said that he will be on vacation i r h 29 through April 2. MSP Johnson Baumgartner) to direct the administrator to prepare bids for the purchase of an electric voting system and to solicit for proposed lease contracts for the leasing of the same equipment and that they be submitted to the Council. 5 ayes Ad. Achen explained the March animal patrol report. Further, he said that the police department is sending officers to the State Highway Patrol Driving Training School in St. Cloud. The City is picking up the mileage expense and they are doing it on their off duty hours. MAYOR JOHNSON'S REPORT Mayor Johnson expressed concern regarding the City's basement water problem. Are we ready to start making some assumptions as to where we are? Ad. Achen stated that on the Bills for Approval tonight you approved final payment to C.O. Carlson with the exception of $1000 and final payment to Eagle Fire Protection. The final payments on the contracts will be made shortly. Attorney Meyers said that he felt it was necessary to get a proposal as to what it would take to get the water stopped, an appraisal as to what the building is worth with water and without water, etc. Mayor Johnson asked if we have a news letter going out within the next month to talk about Clean -Up Day? Ad. Achen replied "Yes." Mayor Johnson asked him if he had advertised for the engineer yet and he replied that he expected to be able to close the applications by about April 15. Councilman Picker asked if we have any rights to the records of Comstock and Davis? Ad. Achen answered that there has been no legal opinion on it. Atty Meyers said that you could make a formal demand but not to do it yet. COUNCILMAN HODGE'S REPORT None -7- 4 ayes,,;' 1nay 5 ayes 5 ayes L I C E N S E S F O R A P P R O V A L March 22, 1976 Heating Air Conditioning NEW Swenson Heating Air Conditioning 6700 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55428 Cement Masonry NEW R. A. MacGlover Cement Contractor 15455 Unviersity Ave. N.E. Anoka, MN 55303 Cement Masonry RENEWAL Don Zebro Cement Co. 4017 Penrod Lane Minneapolis, MN 55421 General Contractors NEW Curry Sons Construction 5125 E. Twin Lake Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55429 Smith Anderson, Inc. 912 40th Ave. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55421 Garbage Collectors RENEWAL Ace Solid Waste Mgmt. Inc. 3118 162nd Lane N.W. Anoka, MN 55303 Reamers Rubbish Removal 7367 North Shore Trail N. Forest Lake, MN 55025 Walter's Disposal Service 2830 101st Ave. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55434 Wooddale Bldrs., Inc. 2563 Woodale Drive St. Paul, MN 55112 Guy's Disposal Route 1 Box 29 Stacy, MN 55079 Suburban Pickup Service Inc. Box 156 Circle Pines, MN 55014 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. dba All -State Disposal Service 4000 Hamel Rd. Hamel, MN 55340 -8- ODiINCIIMT BAUNY7�R' S REPORT The next park board meeting is Thursday, March 25, at 6:30 at the City Hall. OWNCII MAN PIc KAR' S REPORT The Han Rights Ocmnssion's next meeting is March 31. p TNCILMAN SHEIQUIST'S RED The Planning Connission's next meeting is Wednesday, March 24, at 7:30 pn. ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT The pumas appeal has been tried and the Webster Canpany CRS' is going to Court. MSP (Baum►gartner- Pickar) to adjourn at 11:30 put. Respectfully submitted, 6/we-age/Lot, Mark le.hen Clerk-Administrator