HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1977/02/14PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RA'1SEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
regular nmeeting of the Mounds View City Council was .called to order by
Mayor Pickar on February 14, 1977 at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway
10, M•iounds View, MN' 55112
Members present: Mayor Pickar Also present: Clerk-Admin. lichen'
Councilmember Baumgartner Attorney Meyers
Councilmember Rowley Engineer Hubbard
Councilmember Ziebarth
Members absent: Councilmember Hodges
MP (Baumgartner-Rowley) for approval of the January 24, 1977
minutes as presented.
CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Cris Frankee, 7655 Woodlawn Drive, Apartment 1')1, stated that she was
at a council meeting several months ago because of a sewer back up in
her apartment. At that time she had asked if there was anything the
City could do. Ms. Frankee explained that the sewer has backed up,
again. This makes three times in a year. She explained that nothing
was being done by the caretaker or the apartment owner so she called
the City. Lauren Maker, of the City inspection department, came out
and looked at the sewage that had backed up and onto the rug. She
ordered a violation on it and tile owners were given four days to clean
it. up. Ms. Frankee stated that she did not feel any citizen should
have to put up with raw sewage in their apartment for four days.
The plumber that cane out the last tine stated that the pipes were
too small and he knew exactly where the plug was. t1s. Frankee asked
if there wasn't something more that the City could do to correct this
situation.
Attorney Meyers stated that the City does all they can to see that
apartment owners are complying with the laws. He explained that the
City can bring criminal action, however before this can be done the
City has to provide a 19 day notice to correct the violation of the
Housing Code. After the 31 days there is a reinspection and if the
situation is not corrected the City can proceed with prosecution.
There are times when the City f '2els an en_rgency situation exists
and can act faster than 31 days. The other recourse is to condemn
the property which causes a hardship for the residents and owner
both. Attorney 'leyers explained that them are limitations on tr'iat
the City can do.
Councilmember Caungartner asked if "s. Frankee felt there as a violation
because the p1unbing teas too small.
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Ms. Frankee stated that this has happened ,three times and three
different plumbers have -said- that -the pipes were too small to serve
a building of that size. She stated that the plugged pipe was on the
apartment property.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that those apartments were built 8 or
10 years.ago and at that time the sewer lines were sized to the units
in t"at building. The sewer system had to have been inspected by the
City .and must have met the requirements.
Attorney Meyers stated that he would like to see a report from the
plumbing inspector. If this is a continuing problem the City should
look into it.
Mayor Picker stated that the inspector would look into this. He
stated that the City is behind the people and he does not like
the idea that a owner would take retaliatory measures against a
tenant.
Jack Dell, an attorney representing Brentwood Development, stated
that there are easement problems with the land they platted in
Auditors Subdivision 89. Mr. Bell explained that he found a
resolution, but it didn't include the land described as it is now.
Attornay Meyers explained that he had asked Mr. Bell to come to
the meeting. Resolution 721 would have taken care of the problem
except that there has been a change in the status of the land.
Attorney Meyers stated that he had asked '•Ir. Bell to prepare a
resolution ;.hat would do the job.
Engineer Hubbard stated that he had reviewed this resolution and
there may be one problem because it includes Lot 7, Block 2 which
is across the street.
Mr. Bell stated that it should be Lot 7, Block 1, but the easements
are in Block 2. Title Insurance is saying that they have to get rid
of the easements through the City or court.
Attorney Meyers stated that the Council could approve the resolution
conditionally subject to the Engineer checking it out further. If
the resolution is alright then the City can release it
Mr. Bell stated that he had also prepared some quit claii deeds to
the various owners.
MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to approve Resolution 80G and authorize the
Mayor and Administrator Clerk to execute appropriate quitclaim deeds
subject to approval of the City Engineer and Staff that this resolution
involves the same property as covered in P. solution 721.
Administrator stated that '9r. Bell had indicated that there were a
number of other easements and dedications that should be vacated.
Mr. Bell explained that there are easements of record other than
these that the County su99ested be removed but these are the rain
ones and the ones the title examiner objected to.
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4 ayes
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Wm. J. O'Connell, 740^ Knollwood Drive, stated that there is a two
block stretch on Knollwood where there are not any street lights.
Y During the last year there have been four or five breakins. Ir.
O'Connell presented a petition to the Council for additional street
lighting.
Mayor Pickar stated that this arca is quite dark.
MSP (Pickar- Baumgartner) that the City Engineer determine the exact
placement of a street light, or lights, to be placed or Knollwood Drive.
Administrator Achen stated that there were a number~ of areas like this
in the City and the Council may want to set up a policy on how to
establish conditions. There is also a problem with having the people
that signed the petition object to having the light in their yard,
even though they want the light. Administrator Achen suggested that
the Staff check with the property owner where the light will be placed
to be sure they don't object. 4 ayes
At 8:10 p.rh., Mayor Pickar called to order the public hearing on
JAMES B. JACKSON REQUEST TO REZOiIE 2935 N.E. HIGHWAY 10 TO B -2, GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Mr. Jackson. stated that he was requesting a rezoning fron residential
to 8 -2 so he could put an office huilding on the property.
Councilnember Baumgartner stated that he was not present at this
Planning Commission meeting since it was held during Mr. Shelquists
term. He then reviewed the case history of this iten.
Mayor Pickar stated that he would have to be convinced of a justification
for rezoning before he would go against the Planning_ Commission and
Comprehensive Plan recommendation.
Mr. Jackson stated that he was paying very high taxes on this property.
The lot would cost too much for a residential lot.
Mrs. Robert Chestek, 21''1 Spring Lake Road, as':cd how this proposal
would affect the sellin of her property once Knollwood Drive is
extended. Mrs. Chestek stated that she has adjoining property to
Mr. Jackson.
Administrator Achen dre a map of the aroa shcwin3 the suggestion
for extending Knollwood which was included in t.; study
prepared in 1875.
Don A. Gross, Croveland, asked '.:nollyco ould '_.e extended.
Mayor Pickar stated that there are no plans et the present time.
Administrator ,!\.then explained that t:,e fea3i hi 1 i ty stud;. 'as made at
the time that a su' l''as applied for at "iv nu•e. This
was done so tho Citl' th- ke st su 'divi! t}' r o7er t.
without cl o51 n^ off other nron 1 '1c' coenci l decided not to extend
Knollwood until the pro olm, r5 1'' t.'l i l 1 G j to circulate a anti do 1.
Roy Droel,
commercial
February 14, 1977
Mr. Gross stated that his property borders the gas station and he
does not want any more Commercial in that area. He explained that
his yard is always full of rocks because of the commercial use there
now.
John Wells, 8020 Grovel and,
system from the gas station
commercial in that area.
Fred Jones, one
property owners
they would be wi
Mrs. Chestek sta
sell. Between n
willing to see t
Mr. Jones stated
develop from the
the front.
3050 GroveTar,d,
use there.
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stated that he would also oppose havi
stated that he can hear the loud
all night and he is also opposed
of the Property owners with Ron Anderton, asked if the
would petition to put the road `'i in now. He stated that
lling.
ted that after her husband retires they will have to
ow and the next two or three years they would be
he road go through.
that if the neighbors are willing to let the land,
back, then Mr. Jackson should be able to develop from
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Council
Knollwood Drive issue in mind. He asked if Mr. J
ment on the office building. 'Mr. Jackson stated
the building up themselves. The proposal is for
with one -half a story in the ground.
Mayor Picker stated that th
be residential. Maybe if t
his property, the land coul
towards Mrs. Chestek could
road could be B -2.
An unidentified man stated that he is representing his father who
owns the house by the gas station. He stated that it is unrealistic
to think that there can be a residential area along Highway 10 because
of the noise. A light commercial area would be better and would border
the land behind it.
should keep the
ackson had a commit
that they would put
a two story building
e comprehensive plan shows this area to
he road was put in and 'ir. Jackson split
d be developed from both sides. The property
be residential and the part towards the
Mrs. Dahl in, 2949 Highway in, asked if the proposed road mould be taxed
from both ends. 'Mayor Pickar stated it would.
Councilmember Caumgartner stated that with the comprehensive plan and
the comments from the Planning Commission, he would be against the
rezoning. Councilmenber Baumgartner stated that once Highway 10 is
extended north of 'Mounds View, it w i l l be a less used road and the
speed would be reduced. Once this occurs the noise on Highway 10
would be reduced.
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Councilmember Rowley stated that at this time, with the direction from
the comprehensive plan and comments from the citizens, she would be
ainst the rezoning for this use on this particular property.
unci lmember 7_iebarth asked how firs. Dahl i n would feel about this type
building next to her. "irs. (lafilin stated that she hasn't given it
thought. fir. Jackson stated that it 1-could be a nice looking
ding.
ouncilmember Ziebarth stated that he was trying'to weigh the impact
n the people that live there;. Most of the'cornments received are from
p eople on Groveland, Road. tie stated that the best use would be to
look at the extension of Knollwood before talking about the use of
the land on Highway 10. Councilmember 'Ziebarth stated that at this
time he was not ready to rezone that land.
Mayor Pickar stated that Mr. Jackson could get some action going on
extending Knollwood This would open up a lot of buildable land and
he could possibly split his property and rezone part of it. The
and could not be split now because it would create land -larked
Property.
MSP (Rowley-Baumgartner) to deny the request of James C. Jackson to
rezone 2n35 Highway 10 from R -1 Single Family Residence to D-2 General
Business District because it is in direct conflict with the City's
Comprehensive :Plan in that it would tend to further concentrate commercial
development along Highway 10 and this Mould be a strip commercial rezoning,
because the zoning request is premature with the extension of Knollwood
Dr. south being in question and because of the testimony received that
the rezoning might further add to possibilities of a public
nuisance. n ayes
Administrator Achen VI? nrocndura for circulating a petition
on the extension of !;noll''ood.
Councilnember 7ieharth stated t!llt sonathinq should be done about the
speaker systen at the ]as station if it is aiioyi ng to the rasi dints.
Administrator Ac:ren stated that it is almost impossi ::>ie for the City
to know about problems like this unless they are tharc at tih3 tin it
is_ a problem. Administrator sugyest t:iat t:h residents contact
the Police Department with a co;iplai;ht.
ir. Gross sty ad that there is a fence ii bet ;,een :cis property and the
gas station and the as station stores junk ehi m1 i.:ha fens.:‘ so it can
be seen from h i s ?roperty. i i r riross stat'i t at it i3 :)ecause of '.`,`'cis
Experience that he ,loesn't want any or commercial development.
Mayor Pickar closed the pu!.1 i c 'hearing at '7:51 p.m.
At 3:51 p.m., 'layor Pi c'kar opener toc pu i i c ;,Loriu j an the a '=I 1o:
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final
Mayor Pickar stated that this matter is before the Council for
revision.
member Ba
Councilumgartnur tated sat h felhe Councl sol
so the comments that ware i n th Planning Commi t ssion Ito r eview
several things. These itemsinclude recreational vehicl p,arki,ng�
and :C written justifications for zoningncode. decisions., d notifi-
catin of interested /affected parties in such `decision, deadlines; for
City action on planning requests and definition of hardships. C:ounc l-
r recommended that the Council pass Chapter 40 and
to start asking the Planning Commission to rev
gems.
oucilmember'Rowley stated that the items mentioned are ones the
Council has questi on on but don_'
est feel the questions are significant
enough to stop the entire zoning code from being passed at this time.
hese items are minor details that the Council wants Staff and
l•anning'Commissinn to check into:
Councilmember ;Ziebarth stated that he concurred with the exception of
he '.recreat°ional vehicle parking and storage. Cnuncilmemi�er Ziebarth
stated that he would like them to be redefined before it is in the
Code Once it is in the Code there is no guarantee that it will be
changed.
Mayor Pickar stated that the only wait to get this into affect would
e to act on it and ask the Planning Commission to review these
things. Mayor Pickar stated that he did not have any objections to
Passing it as it is.
MSP (Baumgartner- Pickar) for approval of Ordinance 259.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that if it was easier to handle it this
way, he would prefer expediting the natter and getting the ordinance
into affect.
Roll call vote:
Councilmember Baumgartner, aye
Councilmember Rowley, aye
Councilmember Ziebarth, aye
Councilmember Hodges, absent
Mayor Pickar, aye
Motion carried
Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing at Y d.m. an_i called the
regular meeting back to order.
PROPOSED NORTHCREST PART; DEVELOP`lEr1T PLAT
Bi11Byam, representing Pinecrest Properties, stated that they had tc
change their thinking radically when the Co;iprehensive Plan ::as adopted.
The plan changed their property from nultiple rosir!rntial to conr'e rc i a l_
Mr. Byam explained that they hired p1 anners and they cane up with th a
booklet. The planners say the key to this development is in getting
access to the area from both ways on !'.ighway 11 and opening up the lot
in the back. Ir. Byan stated that he is re uesting the cooperation
and help from the City officials in getting a cross over on Highway
10. Ir. ^yam stated that they have hires! rack '\n:ierson, a traffic
consultant, who recommends this cross over which exceeds the standards
needed.
ouncilmember Baumgartner stated that he felt the development plan
was put together very nice and_a lot of time and research went into
it. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he wouldn't have any
problems with the City's cooperation with getting the cut on
Highway 10, but he did have some reservations on the multiple at
the north end of the property.
ouncilmember Rowley stated that she was also impressed with the
presentation. She stated that she has reservations with the multiple
but would go along with the road cut. Councilmember Rowley stated that
she would like to see this report given to the major land owners near
this property. They may have some interest in this road cut too and
their support would help.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he was impressed because they
looked at the comprehensive plan before drawing up their plans.
He stated that his concern was the traffic problem and he would be
looking at that and the problems that would be created with this
interchange.
Stelios Aslanidis, a consultant for Pinecrest Properties, stated that
there was no way to develop the north west quadrant of the intersection
the way the comprehensive plan is suggesting in terms of accomodating
the traffic, without the cut. He stated that the plat naps do not
show an easement directly across from the south side of the Pinecrest
Properties that they can line up with. Hr. Aslanidis stated that this
proposal doesn't disrupt any existing uses.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he would Le concerned if this were
to become a full intersection rather than a "t" intersection. He stated
that he did not want to see another prollen like the one with County
Road H2 and Highway 1').
Administrator Achen explained t'lat the plat reaps have not been updated
yet but there is a section of the street that is platted directly
across fron Raymond.
M ayor Picker stated that there were several questions he had on the
development of this project. Mayor Pickar stated that the proposed
multiple dwellings in the rear of the property would need rezoning.
If the City were to change the zoning there may be questions as to
i11 go along with it.
yam stated that this is not a good time to build apartments.
feel the fact that this would remain multiple would allow them
de velop all the property sooner. The apartment construction
uation should change sooner or late
or Picker stated that he v'ould giv ful go ahead for the
istance on the cross over.
MSP (Pic
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r..Aslandis stated that he still felt the proposed intersection
referab
strator Achen urged the Council to take the property to the
finto: consideration on anything that is negotiated or considered
f;their desire is to pursue this. Administrate rAchen explained
hat there will be the exact same problem with that Marge land
owner wanting to develop his property., If the Council does not
solve the traffic problem now, it may be worse in the future.
MSP (Pickar -Rowley) to direct the City Administrator to work: with
the Northcrest Park Development owners in'securiri Minnesota Department
of Transportation approval for the cut and furthe,' direct' the City
Administrator to contact the other major land owners and get copies
of the Northcrest Park Development plan.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
kar- Ziebarth) for approval of the following consent agenda
cept Item c.
Mayor Pickar stated that he wanted to comment on Item c separately.
Councilmember Rowley pointed out that Item d should say a 10 foot
utility easement on Sunnyside, not a 5 foot one. Eng. Hubbard agreed.4 ayes
ITEM A. Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to execute 1977 -78
Labor Agreement with I.U.O.E Local 49. Basic terms of agreement'
increase maintenance hourly rate to !;G.G2 in 1977 and X7.02 in 1978;
increase city contribution to health /life insurance to S60 per month;
and create apprentice wage rate of 9n percent first year, n5 percent
second year and 100 percent in third year of employment.
ITEM R. Approve specifications and authorize bid opening 2:90 p.n.,
March 4, 1977, for tree removal service contract.
ITEM D. Approve, as recommended by Planning Commission (2/9/77 minutes),
minor subdivision request of lien Sjodin to create two lots frog existing
property iocat eu at 9415 Red nak Drive. The rest lot fronting Red
Oak Drive shall be 91 x 2P4 feet 'rith a 1n foot drainage and utility
easement on rear lot line an,d an n foot additional road easement on
front lot line; a 1n foot utility easement shall of art the additional
Red Oak Drive easement. The east lot frortii Sunn,vside noel shall
be 91 x 2r' feet !!ith 1 1^ f^ot drainee all 'itilit`' ease '.t on front
lot line.
ITEI F. Approve, as rccc -m n.1 I nlannin- "e"mi ssion (7/ minutes),
minor suhdivision request of Harvey I. lelbv to create two lots frocii
existing ;-property locat-d at 77" r ni;oo4 1l V T
i 5 1. let f i'J:i v i aj
ias;Lwood toad snail ,e 1''' 5 x ;et. 7 _as c 1 o f ru; i n j
Greenwood Dri v s ::a11 1 2' f "yet. soot J 1 a:. 1
drainage 2aseLi "nts s!la11 ?rovi,!J Jii l I'_ar, Mort„ and SJ:i;': 'Mies
of loth lots.
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ITEM F. Appoint Deborah A. Schultz to the position of clerk typist
effective February 1, 1977, at an hourly wage rate of `73.2!?.
ITEM G. ppoint Pegny Lawrence and Julie Joyipso, to t',it positio of
Recreation Instructor III at the hourly wage rate of 71.7'.
ITEtt H. Adopt Resolution Mo 805, authorizing the reapportionment of
the special assessments for Clarence Weston minor subdivision of property
located at 8405 Red Oak Drive.
ITEt4 I. Approve Revenue Sharing Actual Use Report for Entitlement
Period 7 (July 1 through December 31, 1975) indicating expenditures
of $20,127 and balance available of "22,980 at end of period.
ITEM J. Approve the following licenses:
Amusement Devices
Launching Pad Supper Club
2375 Highway 10 addition of one general amusement device to
existing license
General Contractor renewal
County Builders, Inc.
14750 South Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55063
Sewer Water Contracting renewal
Maplewood Sewer Water, Inc.
1909 Clarence St.
Maplewood, MN 55109
Heating Air Conditioning new
Blaine Heating Air Conditioning Electric
10301 University Avenue
Blaine, MN 55434
Horwitz Mechanical, Inc.
1411 Eleventh Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
General Contractor new
Dalberg Builders, Inc.
1121 SOth Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Cement new
Al Zeis Cement, Inc.
225 94th Avenue M.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
ITEM K. Approve the February 14, 1977 bills for payment.
ITEM L. Reschedule Council agenda session from Monday, February 21,
1977, which is'a °'regal holiday, to Tuesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Referring back to Item C...
MSP (Pickar- Ziebarth) to receive the recommendation of Police Civil
Service Commission and authorize promotion of Timothy Ramacher to the
position of police investigator effective February 15, 1977.
Mayor Pickar explained that seven patrolmen took the test and all
seven passed. The Police Chief indicated that this test requires
many hours of additional stu,y. mayor Pickar stated that this was an
additional iudicatior, of t fine Police force that 1` ouads `flew ;gas.
4 ayes
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SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1347 EASTWOOD DRIVE AID 2100
COUNTY ROAD J
administrator Achen stated that the City owns two parcels of land
acquired during Improvement iProject 1973 -4.' There s a potential
for eight lots. Administrator Achen explaine tha the City has
been approached regarding selling these lots. The Attorney had
advised the City that they c;an legally, negotiate for :the sale of these
as they deem necessary.; AdministratorAchen stated that he felt it
would protect the City's interest best if the sale was made as publicl
as possible to avoid any criticism. The Administrator recommended
the Council establish a`public sale through notifying the contractors
that are working in the City. Administrator Achen explained that
the bonds for Project 1973 -4 were reduced under the assumption that
the City ';would sell these properties and the money would pay that part
of the debt. Administrator Achen suggested that the Staff prepare a
description of the property and its potential and send it, along
with the notice, to contractors that have done work in the City
last year and this year.
Attorney Meyers suggested that proposals be submitted instead of bids.
The City still retains the right to reject any proposal. The City;
will want to recover a certain amount. Attorney Meyers pointedout
that these properties were assessed for public improvements. The
gross proceeds would pay the assessments off or if the assessments
are left on the property, the buyer will have to understand this.
Mayor Pickar questioned sending letters to the local realtors.
Administrator Achen stated that problems may arise with doing thi s
because sometimes the firm is just a holding company.
An unidentified realtor from Mounds View stated that he felt the
suggestions by Mr. Achen were good since covering the builders twill be
notifying everyone.
Mayor Pickar asked if any other publications could be used. Administrator
Achen stated that notice could be put in both metropolitan newspapers.
Councilmeiiber Ziebarth asked if the appraised value was public infor-
mation. Attorney Meyers stated that it was but hr had only heard
a verbal appraisal so far. This appraisal was that with assessments
in and paid for, the lots were averaging about "1'i,1 per lot.
Administrator Achen asked if the City should indicate that there are
certain assessments and what tha City wants to net from the sale.
Attorney !Meyers stated that he thought this would be a;_,: ropri ate.
MSP (Daungartner- Robley) to authorize the City to accept proposals
for the purchase of certain City owed property, as Bore fully set
forth in notice, and written proposals Lc o h: net o, 'arc at 11;x1'1
and the award to L
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February 14, 1977
REVISIOtI OF MOBILE NOME COLE
CI Mayor Pickar explained that public hearings have been held on the
proposed tie downs for mobile homes and a motion was made and voted
on to adopt a tie down provision in the code. Since that time, the
Administrator has put this into an ordinance form.
Administrator Achen reviewed the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he did not have any problems
with this, but he did *9te against the tie down requirement because he
felt the techniques haven't been established that well. Council
member Baumgartner stated that he wonders if the City inspection
department is capable and knowledgeable of making these inspections.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he would vote for adopting the
new ordinance, but would like to have his reservations of the tie down
ordinance noted.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she agrees with the Chapter but
had been concerned with the anchor requirement for winter months
before the ground thawed.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he voted against the tie downs
because he felt the present provisions don't provide for any future
restrictions for people that have mobile homes and don't have the
tie downs. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he will encourage
people in mobile hmes to think about tie downs and he will keep
bringing* this up until the City has a uniform provision fnr tie
downs. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that frith those reservations,
he would agree with the ordinance.
Mayor Pickar stated that everyone had reservations on the tie downs
when this first cane up. Mayor Pickar stated that by including the
homes from this time on, it is taking the first stop .-le suggested
that a survey be made in three or four years from now on how many
homes have then.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the State has definite
procedures for tie downs but the residents will be doing the
installation. The City inspection department will have to say
if the installation was done correctly or not. The City will be
in trouble when the first wind comes along and blows over a trailer
that the City said was tied do''n correctly.
Mayor Pickar stated that he did not think the enforcement of this
was anv different that the enforcement of the buildin- codes. The
inspection department ;''ill have ever'/t'li" they need n
regulations. 3 0._ d to enforce the
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that th re ,•'ire also problems .?ith
the transfer of ounershir. fittorne 'levers stated that he did not know
of any way else to regulate that. The burden will be on the park
owner to notify the Oity of trailers corning in
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IISP (Pickar-Rowley) For the adoption of
mobile homes and the revision thereof.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he felt it was worth 100 to save
someone from injury and he felt everyone shouid have tie downs.
Mayor Pickar stated that no one on the Council would disagree with
this but it will cause a lot of hardship. ;•layor Pickar stated that in
the interest of 9etting this into affect this is the second best
solution.
Roll call vote: Councilmember Baumgartner, aye
Councilmember Rowley, aye
Councilmember Ziebarth, aye
Councilmember Hodges, absent
Mayor Pickar, aye
Ordinance 2U0 pretainin;l to
(lotion carried
The meeting was recessed at 9:50 p.ra. Mayor Pickar called the
meeting back to order at 10:00 p.m.
BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST FOR GREENFIELD PLAT 3, LOT 3, BLOCK 1 FOR
HARSTAD -TODD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Keith Harstad stated that they asked for a plat two years ago for 1G
lots. There was a lot of concern about the swamp and he ended up
with 3 lots and an outlot. The plat was approved contingent upon
there being a building moratorium until last September. The two
houses that are already built didnot have wet basements in 1975.
Mr. Harstad stated that they have requested a building permit now
and it was held up because the City wants to study the drainage
more. He explained that he has requested the road immediately to
the east be installed for three years now. Mr. Harstad stated that
once this road is in there will have to be some drainage provided.
Mayor Pickar stated that the storm sewer drainage study was completed
last year. The firm that did this study made recommendations and the
area of Green Field Plat 3 was included as an area that needs a
drainage improvement.
Administrator Achen explained that the report from Bannister and
Short didn't say there will be problems with the two existing houses,
but the development of the other lots may create drainage problems
to the West. There will have to he provisions to prevent that.
Mr. Harstad stated that he will only build split entries on the
land. He said that he doesn't object to establishing a storm water
district and would like to see Edgewood surfaced.
Administrator Achen recommended Council direct the Building Official
to withhold issuance of further building permits in the plat until
the City Engineer is able to confer with the storm water drainage
consultant and develop recommendations on these specific parcels.
Hopefully this can be accomplished in time for the February 28,
1977, Council meeting.
February 14, 1077
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Mr. harstad stated that there already has been a moratorium for
1 years and still the report hasn't been done. Mr. rarstad
stated that he did not think that the moratorium was legal.
Administrator Achen stated that '1r. liarstad had started work
without a building permit.
LISP (Pickar- 7iebarth) that action be witiheld on issuing building
permits until a study can be done by the Staff and report back to the
Council at the next meeting. 4 aye
SENATE FILE 103 RELATING TO EXEMPTIO! OF IlO'1E IMPROVEME1TS FROM
PROPERTY TAXATIOPI
Administrator Achen stated that he felt this would be of some
interest to the Council as an attempt to provide some tax relief.
The Minnesota League of Cities doesn't have a formal opinion on
the proposal. There are two schools of thought on this. First,
this would provide tax relief to home owners that want to make
improvements that don't increase the living area and second, the
appraisal's office is already behind the '."ay it is without adding
additional exceptions and this is susceptible to different interpre-
tations. There are questions if this proposal provides tax relief
or just relief to certain categories of neighborhoods.
Mayor Picker stated that he feels Senator 3enedicts efforts are good,
otherwise it discourages people from 'keping up their houses.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that something like this was
attempted by a City Council before but one of the arguments 'has that
the property values are the basic concept of the taxing system. This
may upset the structural system. Councilreember aumgartner suggested
that the Council not commit themselves until they `t a chance to read
the different studies that will be coning.
Councilnember Rowley agreed.
Councilnember Ziebart;r stated that it sacral the bi11 is using the
energy crisis to prorlote 1t ;le Stated that his concern 1s energy
saving devices as improvements. Councilraember '_iebart; stated tat
Rep. lyson is involved with a hill of this type that a _tter
chance of passing.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3LOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Administrator Achen explained how the Staff reviewed this natter
and pointed out the different sections of the Area and what
work is needed in each section. The proposal t`,at the Staff is
suggesting contains two of the three major outlets far the store:
drainage. P,dni ni strator Achen recoenended the City aepiy for
and use this for the single family portion of the assessments. The
City would have to spread the rest or the ass: sse nt cost ajainst
the single family homes but it will be less than one -sixth of what
February 11, 1977
it would be normally. This grant would cover about 30" of the storm
ater drainage project. Administrator Achen explained that the Staff
f elt it would be easier for the undeveloped land to pay the assessments
than the developed land.
Mayor! Picker asked if this would be discriminating against the
multiple and commercial property.
Administrator Achen stated that IIUD wouldn't look favorably at spending
funds of revenue producing property. Administrator Achen stated that
this project may be easier to sell because the residential assessments
will not be that great. Administrator Achen reviewed the remaining
section of storm drainage work. He suggested that the City apply for
Public Works Grant money for this work. The remaining section' includes
about 50% of the City.
Engineer Hubbard stated that without the funding, the cost would be
abo ;S625per lot. If the funding was approved, it would reduce
the assessment to about 4150 per lot.
Administrator Achen stated that he did not know what the chances of
getting the grant were. The City of Blaine justified their application
on the basis of eminent public hazards. Mounds View plans are based
on a significant public problem. Administrator Achen stated that
they would site the report in their application.
Mayor Pickar stated that he felt this proposal makes more sense and
is more saleable.
Administrator Achen suggested that the City hire someone an .a consulting
basis if the City is asked to submit final plans. Then the application
will have pretty good chance of receiving approval.
Attorney Meyers stated that there will also he right of gray acquisition
costs involved.
EPISI1EER MBAR!) had nothing to re-lort.
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MSP (Ziebarth Baumgartner) to authorize the Mayor to execute application
on behalf of the City for this project. 4 ayes
Councilmenber Rowley state that sh like to I:eccp the public
informed and up to date on this.
ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT. Attorney Moyers stated that by the next
meeting, the City will have to make arrangements to pay the final
balance on the nr Enterprises billing.
ADMINISTRATOR ACHE!!' S REPORT P, "ni ni stratorAchen stated t' this was
Carla !Mirth's last meeting. She will I:; 2 rgorking for the City of Coon
Rapids. Mayor Pickar thank 'aria for 'i -,r
February 1n, 1977 Page 15
COUTICILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Council;nenber Baumgartner stated
that the Planning Commission had discussed Red oak Drive at their
last meeting. Me asked what the Administrator had found out from the
County and State on Red Oak Drive and the interchange.
Administrator Achen stated that he had received a letter from the State
Highway Department containing an outline of the development process'
with dates for hearings. Administrator !'chen stated that he hasn't
had time to review it but it annears this "111 be coming up in the
next few months.
Councilmember'Ziebarth stated that the Founds View Representative
on that :subcommittee.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned the County plans for upgrading
Red Oak Drive. Administrator Achen explained that the County does
not have anything in their five year plan for upgrading Red Oak
Drive. Administrator Achen stated that he had not received the
comprehensive plan or zoning nap from Blaine.
Councilmember Baumgartner suggested that these findings be put
into a short niemo form for the Planning Commission.
COUICILMEMBER- ROULEY'S_REPnRT Councilmenber Ro ley stated that
she 77W Metro Council dinner last Thursday and had a copy
of the State of Region Address if anyone wanted to see it.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she would like to talk to the
Administrator later about the Red Oak Drive situation. She felt
the Planning Commission should receive a memo saying where the
Council stands on this issue.
Co'uncilmember Rowley stated that the Lakeside Park Commission did not
meet this month.
COUIICILMEMBER ZIEBARTN had nothing to report.
MAYOR PICKAR had nothing to report.
°1SP (Rowley- Baumgartner) to adjourn the neeting at 11:2' p.m.
Resnectfull submitted,
''are! Achen
C1 er!; -Adni ni strator
4 ayes