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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/07/12PROCEEDINGS 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 Acting Mayor Hodges on July, 12, '1976, at 8:00 pm, at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN. 55112. Acting Mayor Hodges Also present: Clerk- Administrat,t Councilman Baumgartner Attorney Meyers Councilman Pickar Engineer Hubbard Councilman Shelquist MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) to approve the minutes of June 28, 1976, regular meeting. 4 a7es There were no citizen comments or requests. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Ad. Achen asked that Item B be removed from the consent agenda with regard to B. Glommen Sno-Kones as the Dept. of Agriculture has to license them. MSP (Baumgartner Pickar) to approve the following consent agenda items. with the exception of Item B: 4 ayes ITEM A. Approve, as recommended by Planning Commission, minor subdivision request of Floyd and Edna Visger to create two lots from existing prop erty located at 7815 Woodlawn Drive. East lot to be 125.0 feet frontage and 131.39 feet deep; west lot to be 12.0 feet frontage and 162.0 feet deep. Five foot utility easements to be provided on back lines of both lots. ITEM C. Bills for approval attached. ITEM D. Appoint the following personnel: Steve Schams Summer Park Maintenance Mark Nelson Recreation Attendant II Lori Sullivan Recreation Aide Janese Bisset Recreation Aide Gregory E. Yeager Building Inspector (temporary) ITEM D. Approve expenditure of Revenue Sharing fund for the following engineering equipment: Surveying equipment /supplies ''1,600 Office furniture /supplies: desk P. chair 200 4 drawer lateral file 210 2- drawer lateral file 120 2 side chairs 115 miscellaneous 150 Drafting equipment. /supplies 515 Total: ?,000 July 12, 1976 Page 9 A roll call vote was requested. Councilman'Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Acting Mayor Hodges aye 4 ayes The administrator stated he was going to take this area back to the Planning Commission to clarify it. Perhaps they should review it and -:make a recommendation to the Council. Councilman Shelquist said that Mr. Gustafson had stated that he had an architect looking at the rest of his lots and he replied that we hired him to come up with something. Councilman Shelquist said that you anticipate coming back before us then. Did he withdraw the additional lots? I still question the kind of fee that he paid. Councilman Shelquist stated that that is the point. You started develop ing your land in one mode and now you are trying to change it. Acting Mayor Hodges stated that we want to work with you and we will talk to and direct our Planning Commission to look into the overall plan for the area and ask you to work with them. The administrator told tie citizens present that if the Planning Commission does reconsider the comprehensive plan that their input would very beneficial to them. Mr. Houle stated that he appreciated 'Tr. Gustafson's problem but he has benefited because the price of land has gone up. He is not hurting that bad.. There was a 5 minute recess. PUBLIC IT. ^.PROV? "TNT PPOJE CT 1.75-4A The administrator stated that this is the "ounds View Square Shopping Center drainage. Since the puilic hearing there has been indications of severe erosion. The staff prepared for Council consideration a proposal to tile only that section of tne ditch adjacent to the SE holding pond. The Council needs to make a decision on what it plans to do. Similar plans have been prepared for a project less than originally proposed and in accord with the staff report at the agenda session. The Administrator stated that he filled out one application and conferred with the Planning Commission but he did not revise the application. Mr. Gustafson stated that it all seemed like discrimination to him. H is just trying to get out from under the taxes: He does not want to lose his land. John Bearden prepared the final plan :7 with the thought to extend the culverts onto either side to get a lesser slope. Since that time the fhoppinr Center has put in a bituminous curt;. July 12, 1976 Page 10 Engineer Bearden explained the plan. He estimated the whole job for construction costs would be $12,800. If you put the pipe in it will be $400 more. Councilman Baumgartner recommended putting the pipe in. Councilman Shelquist asked if they were going to build the ditch up Over the pipe or what? Engineer Bearden replied that the ditch would be filled about four feet. On the open ditch the cost estimate includes sodding the soil. Every place that there is an open ditch it will be all sodded. In a flat ditch it will be seeded. There won't be any extensive slopes that will be seeded. The Highway Dept. thought that maybe the pipe in there would be the better answer. From this point on I doubt if it would be 25 probably 15 depending on problems that may come along. Councilman Shelquist stated that we ought to put the pipe in all of the way between Long Lake Road and the southeast access because the major concern is the danger of a car going into that ditch. MSP Shelquist- Baumgartner) to order the improvement identified as the July 1976 revision of the preliminary report of May 1976 as amended 7- 12 -76, accept the final plan and specifications for the project, and instruct the administrator to advertise for bids to be opened at 11:30 a.m. July 26. Jerome Casey, 7750 Greenwood Drive, stated that your current intent is to assess the shopping center? Atty. Meyers stated that there is no other way unless they abandon the whole project and start over. Mr. Casey said that Attorney Frisch either said that they would be willing to accept 100% if the price were lower, or at any cost they would accept limited liability. Atty. Meyers stated that it doesn't matter. The only question before the court will be the assessment hearing. The Council prepares a proposed assessment and has a public hearing on it and ultimately, after reviewing it, adopts the assessment. Then they can appeal. Mr. Casey stated that several of them are suing the shopping center themselves and they don't want any action the Council will make that will jeopardize them. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Acting Mayor Hodges aye 4 ayes July 12, 1976 Page 2 MSP (Hodges Pickar) to approve the licenses as presented excluding the B. Glommen Sno -Kones and to waive the fee for Prs. Marilyn Gum, 7805 Greenwood Drive. 4 ayes REPLACEMENT OF MAYOR JOHNSON The administrator stated that they are asking for people to submit by noon July 26, 1976, names of those interested in the Mayor's job or the Council job. Interviews will be conducted July 29, 1976, at '7:00 pm. MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) that John Picker's name be added to the list to sign the checks for the City. 4 ayes PUBLIC HEARING ON ROSENQUIST ADDITION The regular Council meeting was recessed and the Public Hearing called to order at 8:10 pm. The administrator stated that the Rosenquist Addition extends from Spring; Lake Rd to the West City boundary. They have asked for a subdivision into 3 lots; 2 on the East side of Pleasant View Drive and one on the West side of Pleasant Drive, and to create two outlots. The Planning Commission has recommended approval and the staff recommends that the outlots not be allowed to be created because they are substandabd. Mrs. Bonin, 8360 Pleasant View Drive, stated that it would not be an outlot;it would be transferred onto her property. Ad. Achen stated that once that is created it is still a separate piece of parcel and would have to be taken off the county records as a separate parcel. Atty Meyers stated that they could add it on to the lot instead of calling it an outlot. The plat would include Mrs. Bonin's lot also but it would be expanded to include the outlot. Ad. Achen stated that the staff recommenec,d that Outlot B be made a part of Block 1. The problem is they would pick up 80 feet more of assessments. It would be an economic advantage to having it go to back taxes. Ken Sjodin said that he had talked to the man who owns the land directly to the East and there is no chance of buying it. From the citizen's point of view this is obviously the only way of platting it. Ad. Achen said that there is no simple solution. We either protect the City or reduce the cost to the property owner. Is there any way that that assessment could be deferred? Atty Meyers replied that that is legal in certain circumstances Mr. Sjodin stated that if the outlot is left on you still have the assessments that have to be paid some time. If you do it that way they have lost the potential of buying that 80 feet from the other owner where they could have realized a sale. From the City's point of view he did not feel it would go back to back taxes. 'GENERAL 325.00 682. 50.00 153.26 3,279.25 50.00 2.40 at.87 2,679.91 2,403.82 1,136.60 47.17 100.00 30.00 17,286.35 GENERAL WATER SEWER BLDG. ADD. REC. FUND FORESTRY WATER 271.09 198.14 94.98 50.00 1,545.85 28,271.01 2,160.06 5,224.58 1,047.62 1,194.73 960.78 38,850.40 PAYROLL NET 13,890.56 PAYROLL DISB. 8,352.39 22 SEWER 3,465.00 132.20 407.39 83.32 Forestry 50.00 1,086.67 BILLS FOR APPROVAL July 12, 1976 BOND /PROJ. PAYROLL Bldg. Add. 1,000.00 47.62 Rec. Acct. 109.00 109.00 23.50 20.00 72.80 44C AA 45.00 56.35 35.65 55.85 60.00 10.94 8.00 419.20 22.50 Forestry 940.20 Rec. Act. 8.38 Payroll 508.75 3,006.54 2,146.20 2,600.90 90.00 PAYEE AND DISCRIPTION U.S. Postmaster /newsletter Cub Foods /evening in Park Achen /Car Allowance Comm. of Rev. /June Sales Tax S.L.P. Fire Dept. /July Bryant /Mi1age Casci /Milage Metro Waste /SAC Chg. C.O.Carlson /App. Final Lee Electric/ Wa1berg /Recreation Employee Perua1t /Recreation Employee Cumings /Rec. EmP10 ee Vales /Rec. Employee Sullivan /Rec. Employee He nCf f 1fIC lYfI /RCI..• unv,o7ee Hillsdale /Rec. Employee Wright /Rec. Employee Christensen /Rec. Employee Peterson /Rec. Employee MRPA /Towunment Fee Johnson /Supplies for player. Am. Softball Assoc. /Re¢ist. Valley Fair /Tickets Ed. LubY /Refund L.&B. Tree Svc.IRemo.ral DeLa Bruere /Supplies St. Treas. /June PERA St. Treas. /2nd Quat. FICA Conn.Gen.Life /July Ins. 23.56 20.58 Petty'Cash /Supplies U. S. Postmaster /Meter Good Will Aux. /Styles show N.B. Bank /Payroll for 7/15 Conn. Gen. /July Ins. St. Treas /Fica for 2nd Quart. St. Treas /June PERA N.B. Bank /Federal Whh. 7/15 City Cty Credit Union /7/15 Wire tranfer for interest and bond payment in the amount of $53,644.62. CK.N( 12716,E 12717 12718; 12719 1272 12722 12723 6 3 12724 12725 12726 12727 12728 12729 12730 12731 12732 12733 12734 12735 12736 12737 i' 12738 12739 22740 12741 12742 12743. 12744 12745 12746 12747 12748 12749 1284 1285 1286 1287 1288 July 12, 197E Pare 1 The administrator stated that if he were the property owner it would be the.wisest thing to just not pay taxes on it. Could at least defer payment of the taxes until the time when they have to be paid. Mrs. Bonin stated that during the whole process ,f building the lot she was told that they could not be assessed above the benefit that is received from the property. If the lot is not buildable it is no benefit. Atty Meyers stated that that is the one consideration the Council has to face on the grounds that the City created this problem. They may have to either allow it or have some kind of deferment plan. Mrs. Bonin stated that she would like to see a deferment until the other property can be purchased. Atty Meyers stated that he would recommend a deferment to the Council if they agree to this. Councilman Shelquist stated that if nothing is done with that outlot, it will increase the temptation not to negotiate a price. Mr.Sjodin stated that times have changed and land does not go back to taxes like it used to. Atty Meyers stated perhaps a deferment with a time limit. Mrs. Bonin stated that if that is the case they won't ask for a deferment, it would not be a solution to let the interest accummulate. Mr. Sjodin stated that in effect putting the assessments on this property did not benefit the present owner. It is making the property worthless. Atty Meyers stated that he preferred a deferment only because we have a handle on the situation. Mrs. Bonin asked if there was any way they could make a deferment and eliminate the interest. Atty Meyers stated that possibly we could certify it to the county. Councilman Baumgartner asked if there was some way that Mr. Meyers could get together and talk about the deferment and the legal aspects. Councilman Shelquist asked the possibility of negotiating with the land owner and Mr. Sjodin replied that he has approached him twice, but from his past experience he knows that people change their minds and maybe he will realize this is the proper thing to do. The situation right now is that they cannot purchase it. To not approve this or to approve it and let the interest rho on the assessments would be an undue burden on the citizens. TSP Shelquist- Picker) to close the public hearing. ayes Acting Mayor Hodges asked the Council what they would like to do on the matter. Councilman Picker: Would like to see some way where we could approve this. They are entitled to a lot split; would like to come back and see if there was some way the assessments could be accummulated without interest with Outlot B as it is and Outlot A as previously recommended. July 12, 1976 Pare 4 Councilman Shelquist stated that he dislikes the situation but will go along with it that way. He would like it referred back to the administrator to negotiate with the Rosenquists to replat the land, including Outlot A; in addition getting proper wording cn the deed that Outlot B would have the restriction in the title "abatement of the assessment for two years or some reasonable time Councilman Baumgartner stated that he agreed with Councilman Shelquist. He would also suggest that Outlot B be made an outlot and hope that he negotiates with the land owner. Have Outlot A as discussed before and leave Outlot B as it is and not have it as being deferred as the interest probably cannot be waived. Acting Mayor Hodges stated that this should be referred. He agreed with the lot splits, but something should be worked out for deferred payments. Atty Meyers stated that there are two issues here: deferred assessment and whether you want to waive interest. MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) that we refer the subdivision back to the administrator for negotiation of terms for a temporary abatement of assessment and deferment of interest on Outlot B and for negotiating of Outlot A into the Bonin property. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Acting Mayor Hodges aye 4 ayes PUBLIC HEARING ON LEROY'S ADDITION Acting Mayor Hodges called the Public Hearing on LeRoy's Addition to order at 8:50 pm. The Planning Commission recommends approval of LeRoy's Addition (applicant: LeRoy Johnson) with the requirement that existing structure be removed from Lot 1 before approval of final plat. The staff recommends accepting the Planning Commission's proposal. The two new lots will be provided service from the front underground utilities. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to close the public hearing. 4 ayes Councilman Pickar stated that he approved of it in concept the way that he has it. We should run it through the engineer to determine whether any easements are required. Councilman Shelquist stated that he approved in concept subject to an easement on the south lot line being determined necessary by the engineer. Councilman Baumgartner stated that the possibility of an easement along the rear lot lines exists. Acting ?Mayor Bodges stated that he concurs. July 12, 1976 Page 5 MSP (Pickar Shelquist) that we approve the preliminary plat of LeRoy Johnson with the requirement that the existing structure be removed from Lot 1 before approval of the final plat and that the plat be referred to the city engineer to determine whether any easements of any type are required. A roll call vote was requested. Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist aye Councilman Baumgartner aye Acting Mayor Hodges aye PUBLIC HEARING ON PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGES Administrator Achen outlined the proposal to the citizens. He stated that one of the problems with changing the boundaries is finding places for polling. Council cannot take action on this until after the November election and so another hearing will be held. Mr. Blanchard stated that one of the reasons for moving the voting place out of Messiah Lutheran Church was because voters did not like voting in a church. The could vote in a garage. PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST OF E. E. GUSTAFSON The public hearing on the request to rezone Lots 4 -7, Block 3 of Greenfield Plat 2 (applicant: E. E. Gustafson) was called to order at 9:15 p.m. Admin. Achen explained that this proposal is to rezone from R -1 to R -2 which the Planning Commission recommends. 4 ayes Admin. Achen stated that it is against the law to have voting in a supper club. Councilman Shelquist suggested the warming houses but was told that they are unacceptable as there is not enrugh room_ Acting Mayor Hodges asked for other comments. There being none, MSP (Hodges Shelquist) to close the public hearing. 4 ayes Stu Rothgeber who is in partnership with Mr. Gustafson, stated that rezoning of Lots 4, 5, 6 7 is the request. They originally asked the Planning Commission to rezone to R -2 to allow development of four double bungalows on the lots as they exist. The Commission turned this down. The Commission wants 100 foot lots while the existing lots are only 80 foot. What we are asking for is to rezone this land to allow us to put two double bungalows together on each 100 foot lot. Atty. Meyers told him that this requires R -3 zoning, not P -2. Dennis McGuire, 7628 Greenfield, stated that the notice says from R -1 to R -2 doesn't say anything about R -3. Atty. Meyers said that the Planning Commission's recommendation was for R -2. Mr. Rothgeber stated that they have changed the request and the Planning Commission has not considered this proposal at all. He stated that under the Comprehensive Plan this land is for multiple density. July 12, 1976 Page 6 Mr. Gustafson stated that when they started out they were asking for medium density. This would constitute rezoning it from R -1 to medium density. This would also correspond to the City Ordinance- It complies in every way with the ordinance, the Planning Commission' and the Metropolitan Council. Acting Mayor Hodges stated that we put out a notice to go from Rl to R2 and if this should be a R -3 type of hearing they would have to go through it again. Atty Meyers stated that you still made a specific rezoning request. If you are getting an R -3 you may have to go through the whole thing again. The only thing they can consider tonight is an R -2 rezoning request. The Planning Commission recommendation is based on R -2. If you want an R -3 put it through the Planning Commission again. You have to make up your mind which way you want to go. Mr. McGuire stated that he purchased the home last August and he was toll that it was zoned residential and that is the way it would stay. One of the reasons he bought the home was because of that. First you are talking about double bungalows -than four plexes, what comes next We have problems anyhow with the apartments around us. We will be c ,,r r e.,�nAed by ap building HP disagrees completely. Helen Houle, 7643 Edgewood, had questions regarding Lot 3. Mr. Gustafson stated that he has owned this land for 30 years and has paid taxes. This man just moved in last August. Now I want to develop it into something to get out of the burden of taxes. No builder would put in single family dwellings in property like that. Councilman Baumgartner asked if he was going to own the four plexes or are you going to rent them. Mr. Gustafson stated that he will be selling them. John Houle, 7643 Edgewood, stated that it would be a beautiful area to build single family dwellings. Diane Schwartz, 7644 Greenfield, has lived in her home 6 years. We feel that there are enough apartments and double bungalows around and feel that it should stay R -1. Dick Moss, 7656 Greenfield asked if we changed to 7-3 or staying on R -2. With R -3 it would require another hearing. If he wants R -3 we are wasting our time. It has been vacant for a long time. The Council has the responsibility to the community to discharge that responsibility. Gustafson might be able to realize a greater gain on selling property to a developer but I am not sure that that would be best for the community. There would Le traffic congestion, high density population, and other problems,sehool problems, all the services of the community. -e sug,Lested: r,ince there are homes presently here, donate a stretch for a road as a buffer, there would be no problem of doing wbatover he wanted to with the lower half of his property. In the area he is discussing keep it sin -le family dwellings. 7'.r. :'cGuire stated that the fact that he owned the property for ?r years ic' of a good argument as the price of lots have gone up. July 12, 1976 Page 7 It is to his advantage that he owned the property for 30 years. John Brown, 7630 Greenfield, stated that there are too many people living in the small area now. Er. Gustafson stated that the people who own the homes on Greenfield have already put a fence up and the whole area is separated. We would probably put trees in there. A duplex is no bigger than a single family home. We would want more elderly people in there. We need a place for them that is close to the shopping center, etc. Mrs. McGuire stated that she opposes this because she has seen what has happened with the apartment buildings across the street. On one bus pickup I have seen 22 children and we have had problems. I have to believe that this has something to do with the apartment dwellings. I hesitate to believe that if you put up a double bungalow it will be only for older people. Diane Schwartz stated that children wait in her yard for the bus stop and she is continually out there policing it. Mrs. ticGuire stated that you don't get this in private threllin as everyone knows everyone else. Mr. McGuire said that most older people have their own homes. It is not feasible that older people will move in there. Mr. Brown stated that he did not want to discriminate as to who is renting the building. They just want to be sure that the rest of the homes are not devalued and don't overcrowd the block. 'r. Gustafson stated that if we built single family homes, according to the ordinance we can put one on each lot. If we put in single family 4 bedroom homes, how many children do you have? In the bungalow you would have less children. The children would probably be too small to go to school. Acting Mayor Hodges asked the Council for their opinions: Councilman Pickar: The tough thing is the people who have lived there a long time. I am opposed to it unless something could be worked out that would he acceptable to the home owners. Councilman Shelquist stated that he felt that you could not put in single family residences and isolate them by putting in additional multiple dwellings. Mr. Moss had a good idea in developing those three lots in single family dwellings. I would vote to deny the R -2. July 12, 1976 Pare 8 Councilman Baumgartner asked if he had specifically offered his property for sale as R -1 and Mr. Gustafson replied that he had an appraiser look at it. They are getting almost too valuable to put single family homes there. Councilman Baumgartner stated that as far as it remaining R -1 I don't think you would have a problem on the properties pointing west. The properties pointing east would be looking into the apartment buildings and they are not that bad looking. Possibly on the south end you could build a duplex on the south and north property lines and a buffer (fencing, etc.) to screen from adjoining R -1 property. The duplexes would be facing the Bel Rae. Would you consider that suggestion? Mr. Gustafson replied no, as they are not talking about that particular land right now. Councilman Baumgartner stated that he would agree with Mr.Shelquist then. Councilman Shelquist asked what the request is that we are acting upon tonight? The original request to the Planning Commission was to rezone lots 5 -23 to R -2. The administrator replied that the hearing is on 4 lots. He originally requested rezoning of all parcels. Mr. Gustafson stated that they had wanted to rezone all of it at the same time but did not have enough money. They will p;o for these 4 lots and go from there. Councilman Baumgartner stated that if these 4 lots are zoned to R 2, the request will be for the rest of them in another six months. Acting Mayor HODGES SUGGESTED perhaps taking another look at this and coming up with some plan. They should stick with the single family there. Mr. Gustafson stated that he was sorry to hear this negative talk. He has tried to develop this before. He cannot hold the land anymore, he has tried to develop it for what it is worth; you allowed the apartments to come in right across the street. rSP (Pickar- Shelquist) to close the public hearing. L ayes Attorney Meyers stated that this is a hearing for an R -2 zonin and that is just for Lots 4 -7 as indicated, advertised and agreed upon by the owners. There were 18 notices sent out, excluding those properties owned by r. Gustafson. There are 5 home owners present and against it. iSP Shelquist- Baumgartner) that we deny the rezoning from R1 to R2 for Lots 4 -7 :dock 3 of Greenfield Plat 2 for the reason that it is inconsistent with the immediate adjacent residential district, there would he an adverse effect on the value of the property of those homeowners affected i:rned?ately adjacent, increased density :ould an adverse effect as well as traffic congestion, and it is spot rezoning-. July 12, 1976 Page 11 CHAPTER 92, DISEASED TREES This is a proposed revision of Chapter 92, Diseased Trees, bringing the ordinance into conformity with State Statutes. Councilman Shelquist stated that the revision of the ordinance does not state when you have to have the tree down; Atty Meyers replied that he assumed the notice will contain the date it would have to be down. The state requires they must be removed in 20 days. Councilman Shelquist wanted to know if it would be appropriate to say not less than 5 days but not more than 20 days. The administrator stated that it possibly does not have to be passed this evening and Acting Mayor Hodges recommended tabling the matter temporarily. LAWCON GRANT APPLICATION The administrator explained that this grant application is for $100,000 in state and federal: funds to acquire 19 additional acres for Silver View Park. The action that the Council has to take ?s to approve the application and approve the city's source matching. We would have to have a higher priority ie "community park" to get any funds. It might be possible to use up to 15 acres of the site for storm water retention. The city's matching share could be from 0 to $50,000. The federal funding has to be matched but the state money does not. He recommends that the Council not specify any amount. Councilman Pickar: Under the circumstances it is a good idea. Councilman Shelquist: Good idea, particularly with the storm water. Councilman Baumgartner: Approve the concept of the LAWCON Grant. MSP (Baumgartner- Shelquist) to approve the concept of the LAWCON Grant Application for $100,000 in state and federal funds and that the City designates its source of funding as General Revenue Sharing, park and playground fund and other sources. Councilman Baumgartner stated that in Greenfield Park a water go in also. Councilman Shelquist inquired as to what was going to be done solid grill in the police wing. He would like to have Item 7 until a reasonable use can be found for the ^rill. It ayes 1976 BUDGET REVISION The administrator stated that the projected General Fund revenues and expenditures indicate a better financial position than we originally anticipated when the budget was prepared. On the basis of that the staff reviewed the immediate problems and suggested the attached expenditures. line should with the deleted July 12, 1976 Page 12 Councilman Pickar stated that we may wait a long time for a use for the grill. Councilman Baumgartner stated that he saw Mr. Shelquist's point of view, but to put in glass would certainly dress the building up. Councilman Shelquist stated that he agreed but he just cannot see throwing away $2,000. Acting Mayor Hodges stated that he thought we should go through with it. Engineer Hubbard stated that he would study and see how much the water line for Greenfield Park would be. Councilman Baumgartner asked if this area can be revised or do you need a motion on it tonight. The cost may already be in the park budget. MSP (Baumgartner Hodges) to authorize the expenditure of the following monies by account number in the 1976 budget based upon revenue estimates submitted by the administrator which indicate that there will be adequate funds to cover these expenditures and to still avoid using prior year surpluses to balance the budget. Councilman Shelquist amended the motion to delete Item 7. Amendment failed for lack of a second. A roll call vote was requested: Councilman Pickar aye Councilman Shelquist nay Councilman Baumgartner aye Acting Mayor Hodges aye 3 ayes 1 nay ADMINISTRATOR ACIIEN'S REPORT Ad. Achen stated that he received a formal amendment to the CETA agreement. The effect is to authorize extention of the program beyond July 1, 1976. The original agreement provided for employment only through June 30, 1976. He needs Council's approval to execute the agreement. MSP (Pickar Baumgartner) to authorize the administrator to execute the amended CETA agreement. U ayes ATTORNEY MEYERS had no report. ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT He would like Project 76 -1 to be approved and advertised for bids. The project includes sealcoatinp north of County Hd I. 17' will be for repair work. He suggests that bid opening be heard at 11:00 am July 26, 1976, for Improvement Project 1976 -1. $39,620 is the estimate. July 12, 1976 Page 1 The administrator stated that he recommends that the Council go ahem with the project and the engineer be instructed to review the p lans as we do have a problem in maintaining favorable conditions in "o streets. MSP (Shelquist Hodges) that we authorize the engineer to advertise for bids and set the bid opening for 11 :00 a.m. July 26, 4 a 1976, for Improvement Project 1976-1. COUNCILMAN PICKAR'S REPORT Councilman Pickar stated that the Lakeside Park meeting is Thursday evening. Since Anoka County authorized a limited food license the concession stand is almost completed. Also the manufacturer of the slide stated that they will replace it but we will have to install it Further, he would like to make a motion to change the fee for fencin within` the City of Mounds View to $5 for any fence and along with $5 fee either a survey of the property line involved or a written agreement with the staff to prepare a form to hand out with the $5 permit The administrator stated that that involves both an ordinance and resolution. Councilman Shelquist suggested directing the administrator to revise the ordinance. Ad. Achen stated that they have begun that. If action is desired sooner than that you may want to take action in the form of a resolution without the other stipulation. Councilman Pickar stated that he would scratch the other motion and move Resolution 745 to change the fee to t5 for the fence fee. This was seconded by Acting Mayor Hodges. Councilman Shelquist asked wh was so important about reducing fee right now. Councilman Pickar stated that he is assuming the rest will follow and h wants to go as far as he can tonight. He then stated that he would withdraw his motion. Acting Mayor Hodges withdrew his second. ACTING MAYOR HODGE'S REPORT He has received a letter from the Governor's office on volunteer services. August 19, 1976, is proclaimed as Day. Youth Volunteer Recognition MSP (Hodges- Baumgartner) that we also proclaim August 19, 1976, as Youth Volunteer Recognition Day and pass on to Doug Bryant for suggestions on how they could be recognized. 4 ayes Councilman Baumgartner stated that :sous- T ryant does have VIP Awards for the youth. July 12, 1976 Page 14 COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER had no report. COUNCILMAN SHELQUIST'S REPORT Administrator Achen asked if it would be worthwhile for the Council to make a formal request to the Watershed District to emphasize the City's concern for the amount of water storage at Mounds View Square? Councilman Shelquist stated that he would like the administrator to formally request the Watershed District to provide the City copies of all permits issued to Mounds View Square Shopping Center and indicate what action they have taken on the permit and whether they have conformed with the requirements of that permit. MSP to adjourn at 12:40 a.m. Respectfully submitted, T T 11 A Mark Achen Clerk Administrator 4 ayes