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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1976/10/12PROCEEDINGS 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 Mayor Pickar on October 12, 1976, at 8:05 p.m., at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Present: Mayor Pickar Also present: Clerk Admin. Achen Councilmember Rowley Attorney Meyers Councilmember Shelquist Engineer Hubbard Councilmember Baumgartner Councilmember Hodges arrived at 8:10 p.m. MSP (Shelquist- Rowley) to approve the minutes of September 27, 1976 as presented. 4 ayes CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS There were none. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Shelquist asked that Item J be removed from the consent agenda. Councilmember Hodge 3 10 v...v ucsawcuavca. Hodges arrived cu at o.tu p.m. Administrator Achen suggested that since Mr. Gustafson has asked for a post- ponement of the public hearing, Item E be moved up to 9:00 p.m. MSP (Baumgartner Shelquist) to approve the following consent agenda items: ITEM A. Set public hearing on Widger Addition preliminary plat for 8:10 p.m. Monday, October 25, 1976. ITEM B. Set public hearing on extension of Knollwood Drive south of Ardan Avenue for 8:20 p.m. Monday, October 25, 1976. ITEM C. Set public hearing on Payne Addition preliminary plat for 8:50 p.m. Monday, October 25, 1976. ITEM F. Set special City Council meeting for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 1976, to canvass votes from the municipal election and to replace the regular November 1, 1976, Council agenda session which shall be postponed until November 3rd. ITEM G. Approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission (9/22/76 minutes), minor subdivision request of Eugene A. Koll to cre :e two lots from existing property at 8432 Eastwood Road. The east lot fronting Sunnyside Road shall be 101.26 x 234.03 feet. The west lot fronting Eastwood Road shall be 101.26x234.04 feet. A five foot utility easement shall be provided on the rear line of each lot. ITEM H. Approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission (9/22/76 minutes), minor subdivision re3uest of Victor Loeffler to create two lots from existing property at 8338 Long Lake Road. The west lot fronting Greenwood Drive shall be 100.01 feet wide by 195 feet deep with a five foot utility easement on the 5 ayes October 12, 1976 Page 2 rear lot line. The east lot fronting on Long Lake Road shall be 100.01 feet wide by 201.44 feet deep on the north line and 235.83 feet deep on the south line. A 44.47 foot utility easement shall be provided on the rear line of the east lot. ITEM I. Approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission (8/25 9/22/76 minutes), minor subdivision request of Ed A. Erickson to create two lots from existing pro perty at 8265 Spring Lake Road. The west lot fronting on Spring Lake Road shall be, 80x218 feet with a 5 foot utility easement along the east property line. The east lot shall be the remaining portion of the original parcel. A 5 foot utility easement shall be provided on the went line of the east lot. ITEM K. Approve request for extension to November 30, 1976, of final plat sub mission deadline for Greenwood Terrace plat. The applicant requests the extension because of delays in preparation of the final plat beyond the applicant's control. ITEM L. Adopt Resolution No. 769 establishing salaries, wages and benefits for employees in calendar year 1977. ITEM M. Adopt Resolution No. 770 reapportioning assessments on the Paul Joyce E. Moore Plasch subdivision. ITEM N. Approve the October 12, 1976 bills. ITEM 0. Approve the following licenses. General new T. M. Willmus Construction 2660 N. Cleveland Roseville, MN 55113 Pedco Construction Co. 3125 116th Lane N.W. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Sunrise Creations, Inc. 1202 Foshay Tower Minneapolis, MN 55402 Heating new Soderville Plumbing Htg. (Breasted) Soderville, MN 55304 Masonry new Gary Lantz Concrete Masonry 211 91st Avenue N.E. Blaine, MN 55434 MSP (Pickar- Rowley) that the public hearing for Robert Lestina, which is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. be moved up to 9:00 p.m. on October 25 since the public hearing set for 9:00 is being delayed. 5 ayes Administrator Achen explained that the developer on Item D does not have the necessary signatures on the rezoning petition so he would tentatively schedule it for the November 8 meeting. It will be on the next consent agenda. There will probably be one public hearing on a special use permit for the north four lots and another public hearing for thQ rezoning of the southern 18 lots. BRONSON OAKS F!NAI. rEiTIFICIImeMhii stated that Item J was suppose to meet the conditions set by the engineer and staff. Has this beenthne? AdministratorAchen stated that because of some changes being made at the County, the final plat has not been approved by them yet. Once the plat is signed by the County it would come to the Council for final signatures. The developer would like this done before the October 25 meeting so they are asking the City's approval, subject to County approval. Councilmember Shelquist questioned what were the specific requirements? Adminis- trator Achen stated the requirements were that Lot Two be brought into compliance with City codes, a street easement be provided on Lot One and removal of a shed. Councilmember Shelquist stated the Council turned down another plat because there were no signatures or notarization. Administrator Achen stated that this is solely for the benefit of the developer. Mayor Pickar stated that the Council has given conditional approval before. October 12, 1976 nb� MSP Baumgartner- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. not Bronson Oaks final plat on the condition that it meets all requirements established by the Council 4 ayes in its approval of the preliminary plat on September 13, 1976. 1 nay ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN REGULATIONS Administrator Achen stated that at the time of the primary election he received complaints from some candidates objecting to their opponents signs. The present ordinance is vague on how election signs should be handled and what the require- ments are. He reviewed ordinances from other communities and combined ours with New Brightons'. Administrator Achen then reviewed the proposed sign ordinance. there may be a problem with enforcement now in the middle of the election. Council dicussed the effective date of the ordinance. MS Hodges Shelquist) to adopt Ordinance No. 254. Councilmember Shelquist asked what is the use of adapting this and then not endorcing it until after the election? Administrator Achen stated that the ordinance is not enforceable until after its publication. Candidates have done a lot of work in putting up signs. The Council must decide if they want to enforce tle ordinance on subsequent signs or on all signs. Richard Paradise, 5091 Eastwood Road, stated that the proposed ordinance would give the candidate more latitude than the present ordinance. Is it one or two signs when a sign repeats the same thing on one post? Administrator Achen stated that he did not see any objection to repeating the name so long as it meets the overall dimension requirements. Mr. Paradise asked if signs are allowed on the boulevard? Administrator Achen stated they are not allowed en the boulevard now, but that the City only enforces it when there is a traffic problem or obstruction of an intersection. Since this is a sensitive area, Administrator Achen would like some guidelines from the Council. Bruce Madsen, 5463 Adams Street, stated he is the campaign sign manager for the reelection of Mayor Pickar, and in one area there is a sign nailed to a tree. Doesn't the candidate need permission from the property owner? Administrator Achen stated the City does not require that the candidate show the City they have permission from the private properly owner, so long as the sign conforms to the regulations. Mayor Pickar stated that anything changed by an ordinance now couldn't really be enforce in this election, but this is the time to make achange, while it is fresh in our minds. Page 3 Jerry Blanchard, 8005 Groveland Road, asked if violation of this ordinance would be a misdemeanor or police action? Administrator Achen stated that the inspection staff would issue tags. Mr. Blanchard stated that there may be a need for an ordinance, but making this change during on election sounds like a political move. There were 150 signs and stakes of his stolen from private property last night and he had replaced them this morning. October 12, 1976 Page 4 Ms Hodges Pickar) to amend the motion to state that enforcement of this ordinance would be started November 3, 1976. Councilmember Shelquist stated that if the amendment is passed, the staff world be enforcing the present ordinance which allows only one sign per lot. Mayor Pickar stated he'felt the amendment would give the candidate more freedom and he does not want it to become a political thing if it is changed now. Mayor Pickar stated that some of his signs were missing too. Councilmember Rowley stated that in her neighborhood there was one night last week when someone went through and removed all the Rowley signs, the next night the Pickar signs and then the Haake signs. Evidentally there is a group of people that are taking down one persons signs per night. Councilmember Baumgartner asked if Mr. Blanchard could indentify the two men who removed his signs. Mr. Blanchard stated he could not, but a woman saw two men come into her yard about 8:00 p.m. lost night, grab a sign and run. He will be offering a $100 reward for the identity of these people. Administrator Achen stated he would like the Council to do something so that the Staff can apply a uniform standard. Councilmember Shelquist stated the present ordinance only allows one sign per lot. Councilmember Hodges stated he did not want to see only one sign per lot. Mayor Pickar stated the ordinance is quite vague and it would be difficult to enforce. This would clarify it and give more latitude, but if it will become an issue during the campaign he will go along with the amendment. Administrator Achen stated the Staff has foregone enforcement since the primary because of the possibility of the adoption of a new ordinance, therefore there are more violations than would otherwise be. Councilmember Hodges suggested that new candidates filing be given a copy of the sign ordinance. Administrator Achen stated this would be difficult with persons filing for State offices. Councilmember Shelquist stated that he would argue against the adoption of the amend- ment to the resolution because if we do not enforce it until after November 3rd, the Council would be looking the other way and not enforcing the ordinance which says one sign per lot. Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that repeat type signs on one stake which are one sign. The City Staff has nore to do are different in certain areas, for sign vision then it should be taken down. we adopt the ordinance and consider less than 12 square feet as being than to measure the right -of -ways, which violations. If a sign obstructs traffic Administrator Achen suggested that if this ordinance is adopted, it be published in the paper October 21 and a letter sent to the candidates explaining the ordinance and asking them for voluntary compliance. This will provide candidates a week to comply. Mr. Blanchard stated he did not see any problems with this solution. Mayor Pickar stated he would be against enforcement of this ordinance now since it may become an issue. October 12, 1976 Page 5 Roll call vote on the Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Pickar amendment: Baumgartner nay Rowley nay Shelquist nay Hodges nay aye MSP Shelquist- Hodges) to amend the motion to instruct the Administrator to send an advance copy of the ordinance to all City, State and Federal candidates campaign offices within his capabilities and set the publication date as October 21, 1976 5 ayes Attorney Meyers reviewed the definition of a sign in the ordinance. Mr. Paradise asked what a Naegele sign would be considered, commercial advertising or as an election sign. Administrator Achen stated that the proposed ordinance limits the size so that a candidate that could afford to advertise on a Naegele sign, might not be allowed to. However, it could be considered legal under the commercial advertising provisions of Chapter 39. Jerry,Linke 2319 Knoll Drive, asked if a tree or telephone pole could be used for a sign. Attorney Meyers stated that NSP and the telephone company enforce their own rules on this. Roll call vote on the Councilmember Ceuncilmemh Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Pickar amendment: Baumgartner aye Rowley aye Shelquist aye Hodges aye nay Mayor Pickar stated that he was in complete agreement to clarifying the ordinance, but passing an amendment during the campaign may be misconstrued, so he voted nay. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that if all the candidates have to comply with this ordinance he does not see how it can be construed as a political move during an election. ORDINANCE AMENDING SNOWBIRD REGULATIONS Attorney Meyers reviewed the proposed ordinance which amends snowbird regulations. MS (Hodges Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 255. Motion failed 1 aye 1 nays Motion Carried 4 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Shelquist stated he does not understand the proposed requirements for snowbirds. "Blowing snow" would appear that the grader has been by and you can park, but within 48 hours blowing snow could fill the street back in and you will be in violation. Section B says a warning tag must give 24 hours notice and the proposed ordinance allows 4 hours. Administrator Achen explained that in Section A the words "blowing snow" were inserted because they were in the Coon Rapids ordinance. The prior proposal required certification that three inches has faller.. In some areas the snow may blow and drift to a depth requiring plowing even though three inches had not fallen. It is not intended to burden the vehicle owner but to allow some latitude for snow plowing. The reason for Section B is to allow the plows to go back and clean -up the streets even if no snow has fallen. Mr. Paradise stated he is an electrician and asked whether trade vehicles might r. be a special problem. Administrator Achen stated the proposed ordinance contains two provisions. One for snow fall that accumulates to three inches. In this case a car must be removed immediately until the street is plowed. The other provision is for plowing when there is less than three inches. In this case the City must give at least 24 hours notice to vehicle owners. Mr. Linke asked if the Council had considered prohibition all parking, like Anoka does? Attorney Meyers stated that New Brighton prohibits parking during certain hours. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that New Brighton has their own plowing crew but we have to wait for the County to finish with their own roads first. Mr. Linke suggested that from November to April on street parking be prohibited completely. Administrator Achen stated that realistically there are cars that always prak on the street. Mr. Gordon Ziebarth, 5150 Bona Road, suggested no parking after dark, since most of the plowing is done in the evening or early morning. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that maybe the Council should consider cutting off all parking from November to April. Mayor Pickar stated that some people park on the street as a year round thing. the. Administrator Attorney Meyers stated that the City may have to post sign, as the suggested. Administrator Achen stated that usually the County plows our streets during the day light hours when most people are using their cars. He further explained that Section A says we can immediately tow after three inches of snow. th Section B it does not matter how much snow is on the ground, we can still plow and tow but must provide 24 hours notice. Attorney Meyers stated that towed cars are now taken to New Brighton, and he is not sure of the tow fee. The court fine is not as much as the tow fee and the trouble of getting your car back. October 12, 197E Page 6 Mr. Lestina, 6939 Pleasant View Drive, asked what would happen if the snow doesn't coi until 3:00 a.m? Attorney Meyers stated the City could start issuing tickets right away. Administrator Achen stated the County will start the snow removal crew on County roads, which is five to six hours work. It probably would be 6:00 a.m. or later before they get to the City streets. The intent is not to issue tags or tow cars but to plow the streets. Mr. Lestina explained that he only shovels enough of his driveway to provide space for his own vehicles. If he gets company they have to park on the street. If it snows during the night their car may be towed. Administrator Achen stated that if a snow storm hits during the night the County probably won't work on City streets until midmorning after you are up and can see the snow. The Police Department will use some discretion and may have the County plow first the streets where there are fewer parked cars. Attorney Meyers explained that currently there is no towing. The City gives a four hour notice and then tickets the car. Mr. Linke again suggested the no parking during the winter idea. Administrator Achen stated that this would be easy to administer if the Council wants to adopt that type of ordinance, but we would get a lot of complaints since cars park in the street now. October 12, 1976 Page 7 Councilmember Rowley stated the complete prohibition of parking between November ak and March would cause problems. If anyone has company during the Christmas holidays and has more cars than driveway space, they have to park in the street. She is against the blanket provision. Counilmember Baumgartner stated that in light of what Councilmember Rowley said, the Police Department being compassionate, and because we don't have a lot of control as to when the County plows, this ordinance should be adopted. It should get the habitual snow birds. There are no ordinances that cover all situations. If it does not work we can consider a parking ban during the winter months. Councilmember Rowley stated she is comfortable with the ordinance as it is. If it does not work we will probably have to go with a parking ban. Councilmember Shelquist stated that with the exception of his original objections, if the Attorney and Staff say it is enforceable then he is comfortable with it. It is not the intent of the ordinance to trap anyone, but to minimize the cost of having the County plows coming back because of snowbirds. He favors adoption of the ordinance as it is. Councilmember Hodges stated he agrees with adoption the ordinance as it is. If it does not work we will have to change it and go with the complete ban. Mayor Pickar stated there is no ideal answer, but since the Chief of Police has indicated that they can live with it, we should try it. If it does not work we can change it again. 5 ayes ORDINANCE AMENDING DOG LICENSE FEES Administrator Achen stated the ordinance would eliminate the prorata fee provision. The current prorata fee provision gives a reduced license fee to those who purchase their license after the deadline, which is unfair to those who pay on time. MSP Pickar- Baumgartner) for the adoption of Ordinance 256 amending dog license fees. 5 ayes Mayor Pickar explained that the administrative costs are the same whether the license is issued before or after the deadline. PURCHASE JF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK WITH PLOW Engineer Hubbard reviewed the bids received on October 4th for the four wheel drive truck with plow. Twenty -nine bid proposals were sent out and nine bids were received. A summary of each of the nine bids is in the memorandum. Some dealers had difficulty in meeting Sections A and B in the specifications. Section A specifies a 400 cubic inch V -8 engine with a two barrel carburetor. Some dealers could only provide a four barrel carburetor. Section B calls for automatic transmission with a super cooler package. An automatic transmission was specified because there will be several people operating the truck. The truck will be subject to heavy use in plowing so the automatic should last longer. The lowest bid was received from Superior Ford. To: Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator From: Chuck Hubbard, Director of Public Works Subject: Purchase of Four Wheel Drive Pickup and Plow A total of 9 bids were received at the bid opening on Monday, October 4, 1976 at 11:00 AM. Twenty -nine copies of specifications were sent to area dealers. Of the 9 bids received, only 5 were qualified bids. The other 4 bids did not neet the specifications. A summary of how the bids were analyzed together with a copy of the specifications is attached. CH /mo cc: Larry Dcchene Respectfully Submitted, Chuck Hubbard Director of Public Works Page 8A October 6,1976 From the bid analysis it appears that items A and B were difficult to meet by the prospective bidders. Item A called for a 400 cubic inch V8 with 2 barrel carburetor. Those bids that did not meet this specification used a 4 barrel carburetor. The 2 barrel carburetor was specified because of its fuel economy. Item B specified that the vehicle be equipped with_. automatic transmission with super cooling package and auxilary transmission oil cooler. Those bids that did not meet this specification either lock out hubs (item could not provide an automatic transmission with ock D) or could not provide super cooling package and_ an auxilary transmission oil cooler. The automatic transmission was specified due to the fact that this vehicle will be driven by many different operators. A super cooling package and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler was specified because this vehicle will be used to snow plow which puts a lot of pressure on the transmission. The pressure on the transmission causes the transmission to get hot. The super cooling package and auxiliary transmission oil cooler will increase the life of the transmission. Therefore, aster reviewing the bids that qualify, I would recommend that the bid be awarded to Superior Ford, 9700 56th Aveune North in the amount of $6,783.00. Description- A. One 3/4 ton pickup truck 4 x 4 400 cubic inch V•8 with 2 barrel carburetor to include all government mandated equipment B. Automatic Transmission with super cooling package andauxiliary transmission oil cooler C. Fleet side or style side body Four wheel drive with lock out hubs E. Limited slip rear axle-heavy duty J. Color highway orange K. Chrome front bumper, heavy duty rear step bumper L. R..t proof liners and fender wells M. Fuel tank to be mounted between frame rails or in cab behind seat N. Full foam knit type seat 0: Low mount mirrors (6 x 9) P. 71/2 foot western hydro-turn plow with flexible sight rods Q. State delivery date (indicate whether this is firm or not) F. Minimum 7500 gross vehicle weight G. 60 amp alternator Heavy duty disc brakes Power steering Power brakes 750 x 16-8 ply tires (mud and snow tread) purchase price purchase price -e i1 ;ABC D F. F II I j K L M N B ill Boyer Ford y y/' y Y Y/Y Y y Y/Y Y Y y y y/N 60 ePh 1 g.- r FrtPway For d- y- Ix Y Y X—• -Y-. .1 Y Y --X Y i he ,,imay Lutr's. Chic y Y. Y. Y a Y i Y •r d y Y/y 4_ y__ F -Y _Y_ 4 -3'/Y Y Y -Y /Y Y --y_ Y c )y .11___1_ y .11_._ y---3' ---Y ds -fin- Ce AhiC /Jee v N P ___4 y N y .1 y Y/Y i Y y L y N 60-90 i Superior Ford Y y/Y 1 Y y y Y y y/y I y Y/ t T Edge Ford v v/Y Y y Y y I Y /Y 1) v v 1 y Y Y Y 60 -9 Y= satisfactorily met. ,N= Specifications not met. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP F, FLOW Specifications For 7'J Unit \u 1) Ranking of Qualified Bids 1. Superior Ford $6,783.00 2. Midway Ford $6,908.00 3. Freeway Ford S6,994.00 4. Town's Fdge Ford 57,007.67 5. Bill Boyer Ford S-,018.38 �1 l l._ uius ',ere K Keceivect) Y= satisfactorily met. ,N= Specifications not met. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP F, FLOW Specifications For 7'J Unit \u 1) Ranking of Qualified Bids 1. Superior Ford $6,783.00 2. Midway Ford $6,908.00 3. Freeway Ford S6,994.00 4. Town's Fdge Ford 57,007.67 5. Bill Boyer Ford S-,018.38 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP 4 PLOW Ranking of Qualified Bids 1. Superior Ford 56,783.00 2. Midway Ford 56,908.00 3. Freeway Ford S6,994.00 4. Town's Edge Ford 57,007.67 5. Bill Boyer Ford 57,018.38 cations For 1977 Unit (No 1976 Bid Opening Date: October 4,' 7• Time: 11:00 AM y __H y/y I_ •1 K L M I N 0 p Q Purchase Price y Y Y /Y Y y Y Y y/N 60 -75 S 7,018.38 w /western plow 6,924.38 w /Meyer's plow 5 61 4— y. /y. Y --Y -Y/ 4 y /Y y Y Y N LYY 1. X6,994.00 S 4,9.11.11D 4 r _y/y y/y Y y y._ y y y =r- Ly/ Y- -y- L y Y I v v I q___{ N I N v r 1- y l On C A ono nn y/1. Y/Y 6, G11 15 Y 1 Y )+t Y/Y N 60 -90 S 6,599.96 r I -L 1 Y Y _Y /Y I Y/Y y y Y Y/y y y y y 1 60 -90 S 6,783.00 y/ L v I S 7,007.67 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP 4 PLOW Ranking of Qualified Bids 1. Superior Ford 56,783.00 2. Midway Ford 56,908.00 3. Freeway Ford S6,994.00 4. Town's Edge Ford 57,007.67 5. Bill Boyer Ford 57,018.38 cations For 1977 Unit (No 1976 Bid Opening Date: October 4,' 7• Time: 11:00 AM October 12, 1976 Page 8 Ms (Pickar- Hodges) to award the bid to Superior Ford in the amount of $6,783. Engineer Hubbard stated that this includes all of the attachments needed. Administrator Achen stated that this is a 1977 budgeted item. The expenditure will not be made until January, 1977, even if the truck is delivered prior to January. Councilmember Shelquist asked where the additional $283 will come from. Administrator Achen recommended it come from the contingency, because it is too early in the budget year to project available funds in other accounts. Mr. Paradise asked if the specifications required a Ford product. Engineer Hubbard stated that the specifications were written to get what the City wanted, fuel economy and an automatic transmission. Only one company could satisfy the City's requirements on that. Mr. Paradise stated that the minutes say the Council rejected a Chrysler product in the Police squad bids. Administrator Achen stated the Police squad received two bids, one from Chrysler and one from Ford. Ford had the lower bid and the Ploice Department felt even more justified, because the department has had less maintenance problems with Ford products The City received nine bids on this truck. Only the five Ford bids met the specifications. Administrator Achen then reviewed each individual bid for the Council. He stated that the City should buy best equipment for the money, but should not prepare, specifications that only one manufacturer can meet. Engineer Hubbard explained that the 400 cubic inch engine is needed for snow plowing. The bwo barrel carburetor will be more economical fuel wise. Administrator Achen stated he felt Mr. Paradise raised a good point. However after reviewing each bid it is his opinion that awarding the bid to Superior Ford is justified. The specifications do say "or equal" which allows bidders to offer something comparable to the specifications. Councilmember Shelquist stated he felt the specifications were justified by the fact that the truck is being used to plow snow. He is satisfied that there was no intent by the Staff to slant the specifications towards any one vehicle. MSP Shelquist- Baumgartner) to amend the motion to include that the $283 over budget be taken from the contingency and further, since there are allegations to the Staff's intentions, the memorandum from Chuck Hubbard to Administrator Achen dated October 6, 1976 putting forth the reasons for the various items being made part of the specifications, be included in the minutes. (Copy of memo attached, see Page 8A) 5 ayes Vote on the main motion as amended: 5 ayes October 12, 1976 Page 9 At 10:20 the meeting was recessed. Mayor Pickar called the meeting back to order at 10:35 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT Administrator Achen stated he wanted to thank the League of Women Voters for the time and effort they put into the voter registration. They manned the City Hall hours for voter registaration. He stated that there were almost 215 new registrants during these hours. The League has also been active in conducting other registration drives and has prepared an insert for the newsletter with a biographical sketch of each of the candidates. Their Meet the Candidates meeting will be October 19. ENGINEER HUBBARD had report. ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT Attorney Meyers stated that the Mayor was served with the Dumas appeal. COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he did not have a report from the Parks and Recreation Department. He informed the Council of sore bad comments he had heard aboutthe Bel Rae amusement area. Councilmember Baumgartner stated he would like the Administrator to instruct the Police Chief to comment through a department memo what happened an if there are any problems. Councilmember Gaumgartner also stated that the mobile home on the Moaga property was allowed by special permit. Now that property is changing hands and the special permit should be revoked. Administrator Achen stated that the staff notified the executor of the estate of this. The mobile home has been leased for the school term. Administrator Achen stated staff hopes to work out some type of agreement for removal of the trailer no later than the end of the lease period. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley stated that the Lakeside Park Commission will meet 'Thursday at 7:30 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER SHELQUIST'S REPORT Councilmember Shelquist stated that he received a call at work today form a very upset wife. A nieghbor had come over as soon as she got home and threatened her and swore at her because he had received a citation this morning do.to the number of cars he has and the type of business he has. Six to eight cars are in his driveway every day. There was a shell of a car with no wheels or upholstery, which has been moved into the garage and another car without wheels was up on jack stands. This morning a later model truck had a for sale sign on it. The person receiving the citation said he was "going to punch Mr. Shelquist in the nose." This person was here tonight at the meeting but did not make any comments. There is nothing the Council can do, but Councilmember Shelquist stated he felt it was significant that the person appeared after his wifes car drove in the driveway since it was obvious that he came to talk to his wife while he was at work. Councilmember Shelquist stated he delayed his arrival to meeting tonight to give ample time for the neighbor to make contact. Councilmember Shelquist stated he was concerned that situations like this cause people to knuckle under or move quitely out of the City. The City should vigorously enforce the ordinances and if the Council does not have the guts enough to enforce them weslould have the guts enough to take them off the books. Councilmember Shelquist stated he does not think he ie the only citizen in the City that has undergone this type of situation. He stated he just October 12, 1976 Page 10 wanted to make the Council aware that the lack of enforcement of ordinances by the City, on their own violition, creates problems. The neighbor, in talking to his wife, remarked that he had heard about his type of thing in other Cities before. Councilmember Shelquist felt his indicated that people move into Mounds View because they know we do not enforce the ordinances. Councilmember Hodges stated he felt Councilmember Shelquist has helped with enforce- ment of ordinances a lot and he admires this. Councilmember Hodges stated he felt the Community Services Officer will help with situations like this. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that people call but don't want to make a complaint so they call the elected councilmembers. Councilmember Shelquist stated that he does not think this happened because he was on the Council and he does not think every citizen in the City that wants to live in a residential development must complain to get the ordinances enforced. It should be the responsibility of the Council to direct the Administration to enforce the ordinances. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that there are a lot of times when there isn't an inspection person to witness the violation. Mr. Paradise stated he does not think a councilmember should be the "fall guy" The councilmembers should be able to tell them who to call and the procedures to take. Councilmember Shelquist stated that his comments were misinterpreted, but if he was to file complaints on all of the violations he has seen, he would have to take several days off of work to appear in Court for the hearings. Councilmember Hodges reviewed the report received from the service officer and stated that the councilmembers may not have to get too involved now. Council- member Rowley stated that these warnings given out will be followed up on, so the next report should show more tags for the people that had warnings and didn't correct the situation. MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT Mayor Pickar stated that the report from the Community Service Officer is available if anyone wants to look at it. He feels that this person is doing a tremendous job. Mayor Pickar reported on the North Suburban Yourth Bureau meeting and reviewed the letter they will be sending to the councilmembers. There will not be a question of whether or not they have enough work to do, but rather a question of priorities. Mayor Pickar read the report of the Mounds View Police Department for September, 1976. Mayor Pickar stated he received a letter from the apartment owner of 7180 and 7190 Silver Lake Road about the violation notice he received. The apartment owner states he warts to comply with all of the violations, but can't correct the carpet violation now. Administrator Achen stated that in other situations where the owner needs additional time, t'-e inspection department has been more than reasonable. The City ants to avoid having the apartment owners putting us off indefinitely. having apartment g Y Mayor Pickar stated the apartment owner indicates he will replace the carpeting nextyear if finances permit. Mayor Pickar suggested that the inspection department contact the apartment owner and see if an agreement could be worked out. Administrator Achen stated that in other instances we have tried to do this, but the question is whether the financial situation of the apartment owner should be a consideration in handling such violations. October 12, 1967 Page 11 Attorney Meyers stated he felt the inspection department was working along the proper lines. Sometimes the court gives the owner additional time to comply. Administrator Achen stated it may be beneficial to discuss this at an agenda session, because we are in the thick of the housing code enforcement program. MSP Baumgartner- Rowley) to adjourn at 11:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator 5 ayes