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Mounds View City Council
June 12, 1978
1. Roll call of officials
2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting May 22, 1978, and
special meeting May 30, 1978
3. Citizen comments and requests
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
4. Approval of consent agenda:
Item A. Karlen's Addition public hearing
B. Storm Sewer Advisory Task Force member appointment
C. Pledge of securities by official depository
D. Completion of probationary employee status
E. Promotion of employee to position of mechanic
F. Appointment of engineering aide
G. Bills for payment
H. Licenses for approval
5. Public hearings
(a) Project 1978 -6 public utility improvements
Silver Lake Road duplex development (7:40 PM)
(b) Dailey Knoll's
Preliminary plat and rezoning (8:10 PM)
6. Ken Sjodin minor subdivision request
Single family residential development at 8100 Groveland
7. Smith Transfer Development Agreement
Building addition request
8. Development of outdoor facilities Edgewood Junior High
Joint powers agreement with Mounds Vies' School District
9. Farmer's market proposal
10. Joint curb cut policy
11. Water Connection Charge policy
12. On -sale liquor license renewals
13. On sale liquor license ordinance amendment
14. Reports of officials
15. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
June 12, 1978
The consent agenda is a technique designed to expedite handling of
routine and miscellaneous official business of the City Council. The
entire agenda may be adopted by the Council in one motion. The motion
for adoption is non debatable and must receive unanimous approval. By
request of any individual Council member, any item can be removed from
the consent agenda and placed upon the regular agenda for debate.
ITEM A. Set public hearing for 8:10 PM, June 26, 1978, on Karlen's
Addition single and duplex residential preliminary plat and
rezoning of property located at 2809 County Road I.
ITEM B. Appoint Jess Varns, 7350 Silver Lake Road, to the Storm Sewer
Advisory Task Force.
ITEM C. Approve the following securities pledged by the First State
Bank of New Brighton as the official depository of the City of
Mounds View:
Amount Issue Maturity
$500,000.00 Federal Home Loan Banks 8/25/80
300,000.00 Federal National Mortgage Assn 10/13/87
25,000.00 Lake Area Sanitary District 1/1/88
Alexandria, MN
25,000.00 City of Minnetonka, MN 2/1/88
GO Refunding Bonds
25,000.00 Isle, MN ISD #473 GO 3/1/88
Schl. Bldg.
25,000.00 Duluth, MN ISD #709 GO 6/1/88
25,000.00 North Slope Alaska Borough GO 6/15/88
ITEM D. Appoint James A. Dickinson, building inspector, to regular full
time status effective June 19, 1978, at a monthly salary of
$1,200.
ITEM E. Appoint Richard Schmidlin, mechanics helper, to the position of
mechanic effective May 10, 1978, at a monthly salary of $1,098.
ITEM F. Appoint Frank J. Kampel, 2524 Yukon Avenue South, St. Louis
Park, to the temporary position of engineering aide at an hourly
wage of $4.00 effective June 12, 1978.
ITEM G. Approve the June 12, 1978 bills for payment.
ITEM H. Approve the following licenses:
CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/78
General new
Midwest Metals Supply Inc.
3964 Central Ave N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
A -1 Fence Co.
141 104th Lane N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
Daco Inc.
8701 Jefferson St. N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
Galster Construction
5532 Vernon Ave. S.
Edina, MN 55436
Consent Agenda
ITEM H. (continued)
General new
Hogar Construction Co. Inc.
1061 109th Ave. N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
Concrete new
D- Barrett Construction
1508 103rd Ave. N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Htg Air Conditioning new
The Heating Innovators Co.
18520 Yakima St. N.W.
Anoka, MN 55303
-2- June 12, 1978
Blacktop new
Pavemaster's Inc.
9922 153rd Ave. N.W.
Elk River, MN 55330
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A regular meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor
Pickar at 7:30 PM on June 12, 1978 at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10,
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112.
Members Present: Also Pr
Mayor Pickar Clerk /Administrator Achen
Councilmember Ziebarth Attorney Meyers
Councilmember Baumgartner Engineer Hubbard
Councilmember Rowley
Mayor Pickar reported that Councilmember Hodges was out of town on business.
MSP (Rowley- Baumgartner) to approve the minutes of the May 22, 1978 regular
meeting.
MSP (Baumgartner Rowley) to approve the minutes of the May 30, 1978 special
meeting.
CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Loie Halseth asked that the spelling of her name be corrected on page 3 of the
May 22, 1978 minutes. Mayor Pickar replied that it would be corrected.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MSP Ziebarth- Rowley) to approve the consent agenda as follows: 4 ayes
ITEM A. Set public hearing for 8:10 PM, June 26, 1978, on Karien's
Addition single and duplex residential preliminary plat and
rezoning of property located at 2809 County Road I.
ITEM B. Appoint Jess Varns, 7350 Silver Lake Road, to the Storrs Sewer
Advisory Task Force.
ITF.h1 C. Approve the following securities pledged by the First State
Bank of New Brighton as the official depository of the City of
Mounds View:
Amount Issue Maturity
$500,000.00 Federal Hume Loan Banks 8/25/80
300,000.00 Federal National Mortgage Assn 10/13/87
25,000.00 Lake Area Sanitary District. 1/1/88
Alexandria, MN
25, 000.00 City of. Minnetonka, MN 2/1/88
GO Refunding Bonds
25,000.00 Isle, MN ISD T473 GO 3/1/88
Schl. Bldg.
25, 000.00 Duluth, MN ISD #709 GO 6/1/88
25, 000.00 North Slope AlLska Borough GO 6/15/n
4 ayes
4 ayes
June 12, 1978 Page 2
ITEM D. Appoint James A. Dickinson, building inspector, to regular full
time status effective June 19, 1978, dt a monthly salary of
$1,200.
ITEM E. Appoint Richard Schmidlin, mechanics helper, to the position of
mechanic effective May 10, 1978, at a monthly salary of $1,098.
ITEM F. Appoint Frank J. Hempel, 2524 Yukon Avenue South, St. Louis
Park, to the temporary position of engineering aide at an hourly
wage of $4.00.effective June 12, 1978.
ITEM G.
ITEM H.
Approve the June 12, 1978 bills for payment.
Approve the following licenses:
CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/78
General new
Midwest Metals Supply Inc.
3964 Central Ave N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
A -1 Fence Co.
141 104th Lane N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
General new
Hogar Construction Co. Inc.
1061 109th Ave. N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
Concrete new
D- Barrett Construction
1508 103rd Ave. N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Htg Air Conditioning 11
The IIeating :Innovators Co.
1[ 20 Yakima St. N.W.
Anoka, MN 5'; 3 0 3
Daco Inc.
8701 Jefferson St. N.E.
Blaine, MN 55434
Galster Construction
5532 Vernon Ave. S.
Edina, MN 55436
Blacktop new
Paveraaster's Inc.
9922 153rd Ave. N.W.
Elk River, MN 55330
June 12, 1978 Page 3
FARMER'S MARKET PROPOSAL
Adm. Achen. reported that Park Director Anderson has requested to start a farmers
market to be in operation one day per week, from 2:30 to 6:00 PM at the Bel Rae
Ballroom parking lot, on a trial basis, with the City to provide either Satellites
or city hall restroom facilities. The reason for the farmers market would be an
opportunity for the citizens to bring the produce from their gardens to sell.
Mayor Pickar asked how the cost of the Satellites would be covered. Administrator
Achen replied that it would come out of the Park Department budget. He added that
Staff had refused to issue permits for the selling of produce along Highway 10 and
that they had been concerned that this was a similar request. Councilmember
Ziebarth replied that this request differed in that there would be no fee and that
registration would be required. He added that the market was basically to provide
an outlet for surplus produce grown by the citizens.
Councilmember Rowley recommended that the cost of the Satellites be looked into.
Councilmember Baumgartner added that he felt for the short amount of time the
market would be in operation each week, the people at the market could walk across
the street and use the facilities City Hall.
Mayor Pickar stated that the Council seemed to be unanimous in approving of the
concept of the farmers market.
Mayor Pickar recessed the general meeting and opened the first public hearing.
PROJECT 1978 -6 PUBLIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS SILVER LAKE ROAD DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT
Administrator Achen reported that the Engineering Staff had prepared a feasibility
study on the proposal and that the hearing was intended to receive input on whether
the people in the affected area would be in favor of the project. He added that
legal notice had been mailed to all the effected parties and notice had been published
in the newspaper.
Mayor Pickar explained that the Council had been approached by individuals who own
property on Silver Lake Road who asked the Council to look into the feasibility of
providing services to the area, and that the Council would now like input from the
citizens regarding the future development of the property.
Jim Tobiason, 7601 Groveland stated that the land in the area in question is 4 -5'
below street level in some spots and asked if a storm sewer would he required.
Engineer Hubbard replied that some of the property is low and would require build-
ing up to street level and that an extension of the culvert may have to be put in,
along with possibly putting in a drainage ditch at the rear of the property line.
He added that Ramsey County will not allow an extension to go across Silver Lake Road.
Engineer Hubbard explained that the City was asked to study the feasibility of the
development and an informational hearing was held on February 13, 1978, and based on
citizen input from that meeting, a feasibility study was done and the public utility
improvements hearing set. He added that the estimated cost of the project would be
$78,570, with the sanitary sewer costing $33.02 per front foot, and water costing
$25.31 per front foot.
June 12, 1978 Page 4
Mayor Pickar asked when the property owners would know if the land was buildable.
Administrator Achen replied that it would be up to the property owners to determine
if their lots were buildable and that when a building permit was applied for, the
City would require a soil test if it was for a questionable area.
Margaret Kramer, 7662 Groveland asked if it would be possible to put services in
just one area. Administrator Achen replied that it would be difficult to put the
services in without doing the whole area.
Leona Hanson, 7767 Groveland stated that she was concerned with double assessments.
Engineer Hubbard replied that her particular lot would only be assessed for water
as it has already been assessed for sewer.
Jim Celt stated that he owned the east half of lot 4 and that he would be in favor
of the assessment, providing the lots were buildable, but that that determination
should be made first. Administrator Achen replied that a soil test would give them
an idea of how much soil restoration would be required, and they could then obtain
an estimate of the cost.
George Payne, 2740 LaPort identified himself as one of the builders of the area and
stated he felt the first four lots were buildable but that there was some low land
which would be questionable as to what the cost would be to restore them.
Mayor Pickar stated he felt the Council would not be adverse to zoning the property
R -2 but that several questions remained that had to be answered before a decision
could be made. Mayor Pickar recommended continuing the hearing until the property
owners could get together and see if they could come up with a solution for develop-
ing the property.
Councilmember Rowley polled the property owners present to get their feelings on putting
in the improvements.
Engineer Hubbard stated that the City may have to take temporary easements for con-
struction purposes but that the land would be restored upon completion of the
improvements. He also recommended having two family homes on the lots that would
require a good deal of work to off -set the additional cost of bring the land up
to grade. He added that a soil test would cost approximately $300.
Administrator Achen pointed out that the City must know ahead of time which lots are
developable and that the cost of the soil test could be included in the cost of the
project.
MS Pickar- Ziebarth) to have the City bear the cost of soil tests
and that the hearing be continued until July 24 at 7:40 PM, until
report on the soil test on the property.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the cost of the soil test would be
to all the property owners. Attorney Meyers replied that it would
project was not ordered, the City would have to absorb that cost.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he was concerned with the City spending money
for a soil test for private property, without knowing the cost. He also pointed out
that at some time in the future, one of those property owners could have water problems
and come to the City and blame them, since the City would be approving the development.
Councilmember Rowley asked if Ramsey County would do soil tests for municipalities.
Dennis Quan replied that they would, free of charge.
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June 12, 1978 Page 5
Mayor Pickar stated he would like to withdraw his previous motion. Councilmember
Ziebarth agreed to withdraw his second of that motion.
MSP Pickar- Ziebarth) to ask Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District to
evaluate the property and get an answer back to the City and continue the hearing
until July 24 at 7:40 PM, and specifically ask Ramsey County about the property
involved. 4 ayes
Mayor Pickar recessed the hearing and opened the next public hearing.
DAILEY KNOLL'S PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING
Administrator Achen recommended that the hearing be continued until July 24 also
since it was directly related to the previous public hearing on Project 1978 -6.
Mr. Thornson, the developer, agreed to the continuation.
Mayor Pickar stated that the Dailey Knoll's public hearing would be rescheduled
for July 24, 1978 at a:ltO PM.
Mayor Pickar closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting.
KEN SJODIN MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUEST SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Attorney Meyers reported that he had been requested to review the variance request
of Ken Sjodin. Attorney Meyers read his memo to the Council, summarizing his
research on the issue of granting variances. Attorney Meyers explained that the
problem with the property in question is that the lot is 155' wide, which is a
buildable lot, although it would not be economically feasible to put just one
house on a lot that size, while if the lot were split into two 771/2' lots, they
would be substandard and would require a variance.
Mr. Sjodin pointed out that there have been several instances where the City has
granted variances in the past. Attorney Meyers replied that each time a variance
has been considered, he has reminded the Council that a hardship must be proven.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that several years ago the City converted
from 75' lots to 85' lots, and that many which have since been granted could have
been subdivided before the City changed the lot size requirement.
Mayor Pickar stated that at the last meeting he had requested Mr. Sjodin to check
with the rest of the neighborhood for their feelings about extending Knollwood.
Mr. Sjodin replied that he had not checked as he had stated that he would do so
only after the subdivision was approved.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated he felt it was very important to know where the
road was going to go before the lot was split. Mr. Sjodin replied that he did not
feel the road had anything to do with granting the variance.
Administrator Achen expressed concern with the road alignment and stated that the
Police Department does not want off -set intersections. Mr. Sjodin replied that
there would not be any problem with an off -set intersection. He also added that
he could build directly in the middle of the 155' lot and thus block the way for
the road to go through at all.
June 12, 1978 Page 6
Administrator Achen suggested building on the 155' lot, centering the home on
772' of the lot. Mr. Sjodin replied that it could be done but would not be
practical.
Councilmember Rowley read the statute which prohibits construction of a building
which would obstruct a future road going through. Attorney Meyers added that
a street plan would have to be adopted.
Councilmember Baumgartner reported that on April 26, 1978 the Planning Commission
recommended that the Council approve the minor subdivision request with the
stipulation that a covenant with the deed be filed which would restrict development
until the Knollwood extension was resolved, or a specific period of time, which
would prohibit development of Lot B.
Mr. Sjodin stated that he would agree to initiate action on the street improvements
if he received approval of his request for the minor subdivision.
Councilmember Baumgartner replied that he did not feel a hardship had been shown
and that he felt the cart was being put before the horse without knowing where the
road was going to be.
Councilmember Rowley reported that tea Planning Commission would be addressing the
issue of 85' lots versus 75' lots at the June 14 meeting and that she would like to
know that status of that.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the Council was getting criticized for not getting
enough input and stated that he would like to know what the other residents not
present would like. He added that he would like to know the specific variances
Mr. Sjodin was speaking about that had been reportedly granted earlier. Councilmember
Ziebarth also stated that he had not seen the proof he would like for a hardship
and that he would also like to know safety statistics on the location of the road,
since he personally felt a jog in the road would be detrimental as it could promote
lawn running and so forth.
Mayor Pickar stated that the hearing had been continued previously with the specific
request that a survey be done, yet Mr. Sjodin was saying he would not do such a survey
until the subdivision was approved. Mr. Sjodin replied that the location of the road
did not resolve the question of the variance for two 772' lots and that he did not
want to go to all the trouble of a survey if the request was not going to be approved
after all.
MSP (Rowley Baumgartner) to table the issue. 4 ayes
Councilmember Rowley clarified that the issue would be tabled until either a
petition was presented or a recommendation received from Staff on an ordinance
revision.
SMITH TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Administrator Achen reported that Smith Transfer has requested a building permit
to extend their loading dock.
Farrell Johnson, representative for Smith Transfer, stated that they would like to
put on an 80' addition to the dock section of the terminal. He added that the area
is presently an asphalt surface.
June 12, 1978 Page 7
Mayor Pickar pointed out that there are several plantings which have died. Mr.
Johnson replied that several had died and that several had been cut down for
Christmas trees, and that they would agree to planting another type of shrub.
Administrator Achen reported that the estimated cost of plantings to restore the
area would be $4,000. Mr. Johnson replied that they would agree to a security
agreement in the amount of $4,000.
Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended
approval of the building permit with the stipulation that the original plantings
schedule be adhered to and additional plantings put in. Councilmember Baumgartner
added that he did not want to specify the type of trees to be planted and that he
felt that a $4,000 security bond would be adequate to insure that suitable plant-
ings were put in
Councilmember Rowley agreed that she did not want to specify the type of plantings.
MSP (Rowley Pickar) to adopt Resolution #901, authorizing the building permit
for Smith Transfer, with a development agreement being required for $4,000 to
cover the cost of replacing the plantings.
DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES AT EDGEWOOD JUNIOR HIGH JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department has spent a
considerable amount of time negotiating with the Mounds View School District on
improving the outdoor facilities at Edgewood Junior High. He added that the joint
powers agreement provides that the City will be responsible for programming use of
the outdoor facilities and that the schedule will be based on priority of use.
Administrator Achen added that the only questionable part of the funding arrangement
is that the City is committed to funding $25,000 in 1979, which will hopefully be
covered by a State grant, but that the City would still be responsible for the
$25,000 if the grant falls through.
Mayor Pickar asked how much use the City would have of the facilities, in comparison
to the school district. Park Director Anderson replied that the City will have a
good amount of use of the ball fields, tennis courts, track and hockey rink, and
that the school would have the use during the day, during school and the City would
have the use after hours and during the times the school was not using the facilities.
Councilmember Rowley questioned who would be responsible for the upkeep of the
facilities. Park Director Anderson replied that at this point the City is under no
obligation but that they might get more involved in the future.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned what the need was for knock -down hockey boards
since they were available at Woodcrest and Sunnyside. Park Director Anderson
replied that the hoards can be used for other activities, such as soccer and bailfield
fences.
Attorney Meyers reported that the statute authorizes schools and cities to enter
into joint powers agreements but recommended that the insurance agency be contacted
to have a rider put in the policy.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked what action had been taken for the $25,000 grant.
Park Director Anderson replied that the criteria had not been made available yet
but if the requirements remained the same as the previous year, the chances for the
City receiving a grant looked good.
4 ayes
June 12, 1978 Page 8
MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to adopt Resolution No. 902 authorizing execution of
the Joint Powers Agreement between the City and Independent School District #621
regarding the use of the outdoor facilities at Edgwood Junior High. 4 ayes
JOINT CURB CUT POLICY
Administrator Achen reported that the issue was brought before the Council due to
a request for a permit to install a permanent driveway in a location that now has
a joint driveway, between duplexes.
Mayor Pickar noted that the Planning had voted 4 to 3 against allowing
joint curb cuts and recommended separate curb cuts.
Councilmember Baumgartner explained that when the duplexes were built, the City
must have approved a curb cut plan of some sort which approved these joint cuts,
and the City would have a problem now in saying the people couldn't have them.
He added that he would like to see joint curb cuts but separate driveways and that
they be about 10' apart, 5' from the property lines.
Official Rose explained that the sites would be able to maintain the 5' setback,
and that the City would require two parking spaces per duplex. He added that
they could either have joint curb cuts and separate driveways or separate curb
cuts and driveways, or joint curb cuts and joint driveways.
Official Rose explained that Staff is trying to require that the driveways be of a
hard surface to alleviate problems with sand and erosion.
Administrator Achen pointed out that there is an ordinance which prohibits joint
curb cuts and joint driveways. Official Rose added that in the three years he has
been with the City he could recall only two times that the Planning Commission has
allowed joint driveways. He added that there is a driveway ordinance which would
require the driveways to be of a dust free surface.
Official Rose explained that the City is enforcing the housing code and requiring
code compliance wherever necessary. He added that he had checked through the project
file and spoken to the engineer who was with the City at the time the joint cuts
were approved but could find no indication why the joint cuts were allowed.
MSP (Baumgartner Ziebarth) to allow the joint curb cuts but have a separate driveway
and parking area and that the side yard setback requirements be met. 4 ayes
Administrator Achen recommended that the Council establish the maximum depth of the
joint driveways. Official Rose added that there is a 30' right of way and that the
separation should begin at the property line and that he recommended it complete
its required width within another 20'.
MSP (Baumgartner- Ziebarth) to amend previous motion to add that the driveway split
would be at the property line and that the full 10' setback separation be at a point
20' from the property line. The reason for allowing the joint curb cuts is that some
previous Council action allowed the joint curb cuts. 4 ayes
Neil Loeding asked what the difference was between separate or joint curb cuts. Mayor
Pickar explained that the issue was a determination of how the Council interpreted
the ordinance.
June 12, 1978 Page 9
Administrator Achen added that there are presently five curb cuts but that separate
curb cuts would involve 12 curb cuts.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the separate driveways would prevent the sand from
washing down the street. Official Rose replied that as long as it was specified
that the area be a green area, it should solve the sand problem.
WATER CONNECTION CHARGE POLICY
Engineer Hubbard reported that he had checked with several other cities to see what
they charge for water connections and that Fridley, New Brighton and Arden Hills do
it strictly by assessment.
Administrator Achen explained that the recommendation is based on the assumption that
there will be additional development in the City and that additional development will
place extra requirements on the City water facilities and that at some point in time
the City will have to make a decision on whether to improve or expand the facilities.
He added that the City should plan ahead for that day.
Administrator Achen explained that the present rate of $100 was established in 1960.
Mayor Pickar stated that he would like to nave the commercial rate at the recommended
$1600 but that he would like something under $200 for residential, rather than the
recommended $250.
MSP (Pickar Baumgartner) that the commercial and industrial per acre charge be $1600
and that single family and multiple unit charges be set at $200 each. 4 ayes
Councilmember Baumgartner recommended that the costs be reviewed each year or so in
order to keep them current, rather than approving a 150% raise at once.
Councilmember Ziebarth agreed that the costs should be reviewed in another year.
Neil Loeding asked where the extra money would be going. Mayor Pickar replied that
any additional money that is not used in the expense of putting in the water
connection would go toward the future improvement. Administrator Achen added that
any additional money would be available for the City to use in the utilities area.
Mr. Loeding asked why the City was looking so far into the future. Administrator
Achen replied that it is Staff's recommendation that the City try to avoid placing
a burden on property owners by ignoring the problem.
ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
Mayor Pickar reported that on -sale liquor license renewals had been discussed at the
June 5 agenda session. Administrator Achen added that if the City desires to make
the requirements discussed binding, some sort of legal documents would have to be
entered into.
MSP (Pickar Ziebarth) to enter into agreements, with the Anchor Inn for a $3,000
sanitary sewer maintenance bond, with Donatelle's for sprinkling to be completed
by April 30, 1979 and the Launching Pad, for landscaping and fencing, as a condition
for issuing on -sale liquor licenses for 1978 -1979, beginning July 1, 1978. 4 ayes
June 12, 1978
ADMINISTRATOR ACHEN'S REPORT
Administrator Achen reported Engineer Hubbard has prepared a resolution requesting
approval of a median crosing on TH 10 to serve the Northcrest Park development.
and read the resolution.
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that he had spoken with the attorney for Northcrest Park
and that they would like action on vacating Raymond Avenue on the plat. Attorney
Meyers advised that a public hearing would not be held until the final plat has
been approved.
Official Rose reported that that would present a problem for the developer since
they are negotiating the sale of some of the property and could not do that until
the road was vacated.
Attorney Meyers reported that there are several trucking violation cases pending
and that so far in one case, the ordinance has been upheld and the court has found
it to be a valid ordinance.
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ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Attorney Meyers presented the ordianance regarding on -sale liquor license establish-
ments closings.
Mayor Pickar explained the purpose of the ordinance was due to the Mermaid opening
a bowling alley and staying open late.
MSP (Baumgartner Pickar) to approve Ordinance #279. 4 ayes
MSP (Pickar Ziebarth) to approve Resolution #903,requesting the Minnesota Department
of Transportation approve the median crossing on TH 10. 4 ayes
Administrator Achen handed out a memo regarding the grievance filed by Local 49
regarding payment of overtime, and gave the background of the situation.
MSP (Pickar Ziebarth) to uphold the City Administrator's position on the overtime
grievance. 4 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that the North Suburban Youth Service Bureau has
requested to appear before the Co9ncil at the June 19 agenda session to present
their budget request.
Mayor Pickar stated he would prefer they present it at the July 17 agenda session
to give the Council more time to review it.
Administrator Achen reported that he will be preparing the finalized form of the
MTC survey for buses for the northwest corner of the City. He reported that he
has received input from the spokespeople of the neighborhood as well as from MTC.
Councilmember Ziebarth expressed concern with the survey being negative and requested
that a space be left for comments. Administrator Achen replied that a space was
being allowed for comments.
June 12, 1978 Page 11
ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT
Engineer Hubbard reported that because the Council had ordered the City to contact
Ramsey County Soil Water Conservation Department to do soil borings, the Council
should discuss the memorandum of understanding with Ramsey Soil Water Conservation
Department at the next Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT
Councilmember Baumgartner reported that the Planning Commission would be meeting
on June 14 at 7:30. He added that he would be going on vacation on June 15 and
hoped to be back by the June 26 Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth had no report.
MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT
Mayor Pickar reported that the City now has available a wet lands soil density
map, which will be available at City Hall.
MSP Pickar- Ziebarth) to incorporate the information into the City of Mounds View
and make it available to any buyer or developer.
Mayor Pickar stated he would like to review the SDM charge and amend it to allow
credit to home owners for property improvements as he believes it penalizes those
people who would like to improve their property. He added that he would have an
amendment prepared by the June 26 meeting.
Mr. Loeding read the letter he had received from Roger Short, giving the definitions
of a storm drain and storm sewer.
Mayor Pickar reported that he had received a complaint from the resident at 2221
County Road H2, that the people to the rear of her had put up a fence which was
blocking the easement so the utility lines could not be maintained. He added that
he would like the City to look into it.
Administrator Achen explained that if the fence were improperly placed along the
easement, the City or utility company could take it down to maintain the lines and
would not be responsible for putting it back or compensation. He added that if
there is no easement there, it is their right to put the fence up.
Attorney Meyers added that the citizens would have to bring in a petition with 35%
of the residents signatures, requesting a road, before the City would act on a
road to go through the back of the property.
MSP (Baumgartner- Ziebarth) to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 AM.
Respectfully ibmitted,
Mark Achen
Clerk /Administrator
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