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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/02/125. Public hearing 7:40 PM Dailey Knolls AGENDA Mounds View City Council February 12, 1979 7:30 PM 1. Roll call of officials 2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting January 22, 1979 3. Citizen comments and requests CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 4. Approval of consent agenda: Item A. Reschedule February 19 Council agenda session B. Woodlawn house renumbering ordinance C. Bid opening for 1979 tree and stump removal D. Balk reapportionment of special assessments E. Reapportionment of special assessments Comstock Davis F. Police security /re- keying department G. Set public hearing for Bayport Acres H. Bills for payment I. Licenses for approval J. Receive January, 1979, activity reports K. Resolution commending Felicia Linnell L. Resolution commending Sno- Mounties 6. MTC bus route 7. Utility rate study 8. Phone system 9. Expansion of Planning Commission and Park Recreation Commission from 7 to 9members Ordinance 10. Commission and liaison appointments 11. Land Use and Development Committee guidelines 12. Watson request for sewer connection and improvement 13. Policy on check signer 14. Reports of officials 15. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA February 12, 1979 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. Reschedule February 19, 1979, Council agenda session to Tuesday, February 20, 1979, at 7:00 PM because of President's Day holiday. ITEM B. Adopt Ordinance No. 289 amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 47 "House and Building Numbers." This is the formal ordinance changing the building address numbers on Woodlawn Drive effective March 1, 1979, as approved by Council on January 22, 1979. ITEM C. Approve the bid specifications and order the bid opening date of Monday, February 26, 1979, for the 1979 Tree and Stump Removal contract. ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 960 reapportioning assessments for the Balk major subdivision. ITEM E. Adopt Resolution Nos. 961 -963 reapportioning the following subdivisions, respectively: Pleasant Acres Midway Industrial Park No. 2 Kathleen Berg Addition ITEM F. Approve the re- keying of five exterior door locks for the City Police Department at a cost of $60.75 to be paid for out of the City's Contingency Fund. ITEM G. Set the public hearing date for Bayport Acres for 8:20 PM, February 26, 1979. ITEM H. Approve the February 12, 1979, bills for payment. ITEM I. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 General new Al Jones Construction 5425 Oliver North Panelcraft 3615 E. Lake St. Omega Management Inc. 2810 Co Rd 10 Hearth Home 2004 Lyndale Ave S. Moscoe Construction Co 3335 Flag Ave S. MTEM I. (continued) CONSENT AGENDA General renewal North Central Builders 7401 42nd St. N. Excavating new Walter E. Olson Son Inc. Rural Route #2 Cambridge -2- February 12, 1979 Cement Masonry new M. L. Clausen Construction 9141 Irving Ave. N. Rolstad, Calvin 1425 Holly St. ITEM J. Receive the January, 1979, activity reports of the Finance, Public Works, Building Zoning, and Parks, Recreation &Forestry Departments. ITEM K. Adopt Resolution No. 964 commending Sunrise Senior Citizens Club President, Felicia Linnell. ITEM L. Adopt Resolution No. 965 commending the Mounds View Sno- Mounties Snowmobile Club. 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 McCarty at 7:40 PM on February 12, 1979 at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112. Members Present: Also Present: Mayor McCarty Councilmember Hodges Councilmember Rowley Councilmember Ziebarth Councilmember Forslund Acting Administrator Anderson stated that the minutes of the January 22, 1979 meeting should be changed on page i to delete the time reference for the Mounds View Development Co. No. 1 plat. MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to approve the January 22, 1979 minutes as corrected. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND REQUESTS There were no citizen comments or requests. Acting Clerk- Administrator Anderson Attorney Meyers APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Rowley asked that items G, K and L be removed from the consent agenda. MSP (Rowley Forslund) to approve the consent agenda as follows: ITEM A. Reschedule February 19, 1979 Council agenda session to Tuesday, February 20, 1979 at 7:00 PM because of President's Day Holiday. ITEM B. Adopt Ordinance No. 289 amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 47 "House and Building Numbers." This is the formal ordinance changing the building address numbers on Woodlawn Drive effective March 1, 1979, as approved by Council on January 22, 1979. ITEM C. Approve the bid specifications and order the bid opening date of Monday, February 26, 1979 for the 1979 Tree and Stump Removal contract. ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 960 reapportioning assessments for the Balk major subdivision. 5 ayes 5 ayes February 12, 1979 Page 2 ITEM E. Adopt Resolution Nos. 961 -963 reapportioning the following subdivisions respectively: Pleasant Acres Midway Industrial Park No. 2 Kathleen Berg Addition ITEM F. Approve the re- keying of five exterior door locks for the City Police Department at a cost of $60.75 to be paid for out of the City's Contingency Fund. ITEM H. Approve the February 12, 1979 bills for payment. ITEM I. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 General new Al Jones Construction Hearth Home 5425 Oliver North 2004 Lyndale Avenue S. Panelcraft Moscoe Construction Co. 3615 E. Lake St. 3335 Flag Avenue S. Omega Management Inc. 2810 Co Rd 10 General renewal Cement Masonry new North Central Builders M. L. Clausen Construction 7401 42nd St. N. 9141 Irving Avenue N. Excavating new Rolstad, Calvin Walter E. Olson Son, Inc. 1425 Holly Street Rural Route #2, Cambridge ITEM J. Receive the January 1979 activity reports of the Finance, Public Works, Building and Zoning, and Parks, Recreation Forestry Departments. Councilmember Rowley stated she had heard from Staff that there was a question on the Bayport Acres public hearing. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that the hearing that had previously been scheduled for 7:40 PM on February 26 had been postponed, which would allow Council to move up the Bayport Acres hearing. MSP (Rowley Ziebarth) to set the public hearing date for Bayport Acres for 7:40 PM on February 26, 1979. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 964 commending Sunrise Senior Citizens Club President, Felicia Linnell. 5 ayes Mayor McCarty presented Mrs. Linnell with a placque commerating her service and thanked her for the time she has devoted to the Club. MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to adopt Resolution No. 965 commending the Mounds View Sno- Mo'_inties Snowmobile Club. 5 ayes February 12, 1979 Page 3 Mayor McCarty presented a placque to the Sno- Mounties Club and thanked them for all they had done for Mounds View. Mayor McCarty recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing for Dailey Knolls. PUBLIC HEARING DAILEY KNOLLS Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the request was originally submitted on November 9, 1977 and has since been before the Planning Commission several times and before the Council once. Councilmember Rowley added that Council had directed the developer and property owners in the area to determine on their own how to put in services. Margaret Kramer, 7663 Groveland Road stated that she was objecting to the plat because she wanted all services to be put in together. She added that at one time five of the seven property owners had been interested in having services put in, but two were against it and the Council had then directed them to put in their own services if they planned to develop. Mayor McCarty explained to Mrs. Kramer that the required 35% petition was only to insure a public hearing on the matter, not to have the project put in Jim Celt, 2700 West 106th stated that he owned the east half of Lot 4. He stated that with Project 1978 -6, it was proposed to bring the ser- vices in but it was determined through study that Lots 5, 6 and 7 were not buildable. He added that Dailey Knolls has since bought Lot 7. Attorney Meyers explained that the Council was coD erned with the hearing under the ordinance regarding preliminary plats, and that they were now at a stage with a petition from a property owner to subdivide his property. The Council had told him to get more land to bring the lots up to code, which the owner has done, and now the Council must consider the public health, safety and welfare with this request. He added that setting a public improvement hearing would be beyond the scope of the hearing that was now going on and also added that 35% of the property owners would have to petition for an improvement hearing. Leonard Kramer stated he was representing his parents. He added that Staff had presented a report on March 13 recommending the utilities be placed along Silver Lake Road. Attorney Meyers replied that the issue of utilities was discussed at the public hearing and one of the main issues was the cost, as it would be very expensive to put services in along Silver Lake Road for all the lots as some were not buildable, and that cost would have to be paid for some way along the line. Mr. Kramer stated that Twin City Testing had tested the lots during the R r summer and determined that Lots 5, 6 and 7 would require additional work and money but they could be prepared for building on. February 12, 1979 Page 4 Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he recalled from the hearing that if services were put in, they would have to go on one side of Silver Lake Road, which would double the cost. He added that until it can be deter- mined if there are buildable lots all the way through, development should not be approved. He added that he was concerned with putting services in and then finding that they could not assess the cost for some of the lots, which would leave the City to pick up the tab. He asked if a petition of 35% of the property owners would be submitted to the City. Mrs. Kramer replied that she could not get 35% because Dailey Knolls wants to put their own in and other property owners are either against having the services put in or refuse to sign a petition. Mr. Celt added that Dailey Knolls could put their services in for less than what they would be charged for a public improvement project, so they would not want to go with a group project. Official Rose reported that when the previous Council had reviewed the issue last year they had told the owner to meet the code requirements, which necessitated him buying additional property. He added that the owner plans on just building on half of the large lot, Lot 7. John Winnikee, 7575 Groveland Road stated he owned half of Lot 6 and that he was concerned with drainage if the lots were going to be built up, since there might be a problem with run -off. Mayor McCarty replied that the driveways and front yards will be graded to drain to Silver Lake Road. Official Rose added that the sewer on Groveland has the capacity to handle the additional development and that Staff has dis- cussed it with Short, Elliott and Hendrickson. There is a 30" culvert which drains under Silver Lake Road and a 30" culvert which drains the Kraus Anderson property to the south, and the two culverts are more than adequate for a five year storm. He added that Short, Elliott and Hendrickson's finding was that the proposed development would not be harmful. Lloyd Scott, 5100 Red Oak Drive, stated that if there was a problem with drainage, the City most likely would be responsible for putting in fill. Attorney Meyers pointed out that there are several property owners and the City would have to prove that the amount of assessment improved the lot by that much. He added that benefit could not be proven for Lot 6. Attorney Meyers also stated that with multiple owners, there was a problem with collecting from them to front -end the project. Mr. Kramer stated that Dailey Knolls and his parents could both put in their own services at a lower cost than a public improvement project but that they should remember the middle man. Attorney Meyers reported that when Silver Lake Road was put in several years ago, there had been considerable discussion then if utilities should be put in. Mr. Celt stated that he had received a letter from the City on August 22, 1978 which stated that two requirements would be to loop water mains and put in fire hydrants. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he was not convinced that there were not other alternatives to putting services in for the other lots. Mayor McCarty stated that he knew from the testing that had been done that there was up to 40' of peat in the area and questioned if a structure could be built on that type of ground. Mr. Kramer replied that Twin City Testing had recommended that the lots be piled with timbers, which would increase the cost of each lot by at least $5,000. February 12, 1979 Page 5 Councilmember Rowley pointed out that the issue before the Council was approval or denial of the preliminary plat. Official Rose added that approval of the preliminary plat would not indicate approval of the water and sewer plan. Attorney Meyers added, however, that if the preliminary plat was approved, building permits would have to be issued upon request, and the developer has shown he can provide his own services. Mayor McCarty asked Mrs. Kramer to submit a petition of 35% of the property owners, asking the City Council to commence with a public improvement project. Mrs. Kramer replied that she could not get the 35% unless Dailey Knolls would agree to sign. MSP Ziebarth- Hodges) to continue the public hearing until March 12, 1979 at 8:20 PM. 5 ayes Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. MTC BUS ROUTES Acting Administrator Anderson reported that an informational meeting had been held on February 5, at which they discussed a number of alternatives to routes 25B and 35F, and at which time the Council directed Staff to contact the MTC on three major points, those being the frequency of the buses, splitting the routes, and passenger counts. acting Administrator Anderson reported that MTC had responded that the ridership had been increasing greatly on those routes and they could not cut any runs out, and that they would be willing to work out putting the buses on slightly different routes, and that they did have ridership counts but they covered a whole route, and were not broken down to a particular area. Councilmember Hodges stated that he felt everyone would be in agreement if the routes were split to other streets to lighten the load. Councilmember Rowley stated that she agreed but pointed out that they had not heard from many residents of Groveland and Sherwood at the February 5 meeting. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that splitting the routes would help the Ardan Avenue situation but that he felt they would soon be getting calls from the Groveland and Sherwood residents, once the buses started travel- ing their streets. Councilmember Forslund stated she agreed with Council member Ziebarth and that the issue should be settled now. Mayor McCarty stated he had spoken to many of the people on Sherwood and tney seemed to be willing to have the routes split. MSP (McCarty- Hodges) to direct the acting Clerk- Administrator to contact the MTC and ask them to make the route changes as proposed this evening, with Sherwood /Gro el nd being outbound and Ardan /Red Oak being inbound, 5 ayes February 12, 1979 Page 6 UTILITY RATE STUDY Acting Administrator Anderson reviewed the proposed resolution concerning City service fees and operating and maintaining the water utilities account, and read the resolution. Councilmember Forslund explained that the intend of the penalties for not getting the cards back in was not to raise money, but to get the cards back. Councilmember Rowley reported that the City rarely turns water off in the winter, and the intent of the resolution is to allow a notice to go out with the next billing, and the charges to take affect with the following billing. MSP (Hodges Forslund) to adopt Resolution #966. 5 ayes PHONE SYSTEM Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Staff had been studying the present phone system for the past six months, since it is both outdated and insufficient. He added that there is a major problem in both incoming and outgoing calls due to the busy lines. He added that in 1978 the Council allocated $10,500 for a new system, and the 1979 budget allows for $6,500. Acting Administrator Anderson reviewed the criteria used and the benefit of going with Northwestern Bell versus a private company, and the four systems outlined by Northwestern Bell which could meet the City's needs. Councilmember Forslund asked if the recommended Dialog system could be added to the present line. Jack Foster of Norwestern Bell, replied that a larger set would have Lo be put in for the receptionist, who would then transfer the calls to the smaller sets. Councilmember Rowley stated that she understood the need for a change in the phone system since it was very difficult at times to call in or out of City Hall. She added that the receptionist could assist in many other areas also. Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the City could go from the Dialog system to another system in the future. Ron Berry, of Northwestern Bell, replied that the system has a maximum capacity of 56 stations, while City Hall only has 22 presently, which would allow for a good deal of expansion. He added that the system should last the City at least seven years, and that in that time their needs would change ;:gain, and they would most likely look at another system then. Councilmember Ziebarth asked if the proposed system could be tied into a new system in the future. Mr. Berry replied that most likely very little would be able to be used in the future. Mr. Foster added that if the City does change systems in the future, Northwestern Bell would give them credit for the equipment that was being used already. Councilmember Hodges stated that he felt the Dialog system was the way to go He adlde.d that Staff had job in their research. ict f .��a done a very good j February 12, 1979 Page 7 Mayor McCarty asked how the costs differed between the Comkey 734 and Dialog systems. Mr. Berry replied that the 734 does not have the capacity to increase beyond seven lines. He added that it is a smaller system but otherwise the costs and systems were very similar. Councilmember Ziebarth asked how long the present system had been in City Hall. Mr. Foster replied that it had been put in six years ago and expanded twice. MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to authorize Staff to make the proposed changes to the Dialog system. 5 ayes Acting Administrator Anderson reported that he had the specs for the counter modifications, which had been prepared by the Building and Zoning Official. He added that they were looking at a March 22 bid opening. Mayor McCarty stated he would like to review the specs and look at the cost estimates. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that they were available and could be discussed at the February 26 meeting. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that it had been approved in the 1979 budget to hire a telephone receptionist and asked for authorization to hire someone for that position. Mayor McCarty replied that he was concerned with expenses and that they should look at transferring some- one from within City Hall, or realigning work or whatever. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he felt it would be helpful to know what kind of talent is needed for the City before hiring anyone else. He added that they could possibly hire just a part time person and reassign duties with the present clerical staff. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that he had checked into having a study done of the clerical staff and needs for the City, based on the Council's request, and found that it would cost approximately $3,000 to have such a study done. Neil Loeding, 5046 Long View Drive stated that the City should not have to hire an outside firm to assess the clerical situation and that Staff could do it. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that Staff had already done it and it was determined that a telephone receptionist was needed. Nancy Burmeister, 7565 Knoll Drive stated that she felt Staff could con- duct the study themselves, as the City has a management team and they are professional people. John Pickar, 2299 Knoll Drive stated that this would not be a good time to conduct e study, with not having a clerk- administrator. He added that when the new clerk administrator begins, he most likely will set up the office differently and the situation in the office could change. He added that a good deal of time and thought went into the decision to hire a telephone receptionist and that the position would be a lower paying position than any the City currently had, which would not be beneficial for a transfer. Councilmember Rowley recommended that the file on the position be pulled and they discuss it further at the February 26 meeting. February 12, 1979 Page 8 Bill Doty, 3049 Bronson Drive suggested hiring a part time high school girl on a work release program. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that the City already has three such people working for them. Councilmember Hodges stated that he would like to see an open house held at some time in the future, which would allow the citizens an opportunity to see the workings of City Hall. Councilmember Forslund stated she felt it was a good idea. EXPANSION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARK RECREATION COMMISSION FROM 7 TO 9 MEMBERS Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Staff had prepared an ordi- nance due to action taken at the January 22 meeting to expand the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission from 7 to 9 members Acting Administrator Anderson read the ordinance. Barb Haake, 3024 County Road I stated that the Planning Commission had been nine members for many years but had gone to seven due to problems in getting a quorem together to operate the Planning Commission. She explained that with seven members, the required quorem is four, whereas with nine members, it is five, and they had experienced difficulty in getting that many members together, especially during the summer. She added that due to resignations, they never had to ask anyone to leave the Commission. Mrs. Haake stated that she hoped if the Commission was increased to nine members, that the new appointees would understand their responsibilities to attend all the meetings. Councilmember Rowley reported that there are people who are willing and interested in serving on the Commissions so there should not be a problem with getting together an quorem. Councilmember Hodges stated that the decision to increase to nine members was due to new people being interested in serving on the Commissions and not wanting to drop off people who had served on them for some time. Mayor McCarty added that there are people who would like to help on the Commissions and they should take advantage of it. MSP (Hodges Ziebarth) to adopt Ordinance #290, enlarging the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission from seven to nine members. A rollcall vote was taken: Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor McCarty Forslund nay Rowley aye Ziebarth aye Hodges aye aye 4 ayes 1 nay February 12, 1979 Page 9 COMMISSION AND LIAISON APPOINTMENTS Mayor McCarty read the list of liaison appointments he was recommending: Planning Commission Liaison Councilmember Forslund Park and Rec Commission Liaison Councilmember Ziebarth Lakeside Park Commission Liaison Councilmember Rowley Human Rights Commission Liaison Mayor McCarty Festivities Commission Liaison Councilmember Ziebarth Fire District Board Liaison Councilmember Hodges Ramsey County League of Local Governments Councilmember Rowley, Mayor McCarty and Acting Administrator Anderson Association of Metro. Municipalities Mayor McCarty, Councilmember Forslund and Acting Administrator Anderson Metropolitan Council Councilmember Ziebarth No. Suburban Day Activity Center Councilmember Rowley NW Suburban Youth Service Bureau Councilmember Hodges MN Mayors Association Mayor McCarty No. Suburban Chamber of Commerce Acting Administrator Anderson MSP Ziebarth- Rowley) to approve the Council liaison positions as stated. 5 aye& Mayor McCarty stated that he was asking all appointments to be made provisionally and that if the person did not attend the meetings, they could be asked to resign within the next year because the commissions are important and they need people who are willing to put in the time. Mayor McCarty read the list of commission appointments he was recommending: Planning Commission Barb Haake Chair Paul Fedor David Freemore Joseph Goebel Nancy Burmeister Park and Recreation Commission Gordon Fedor Frank Holm Lloyd Scott Jerry Linke Frank Silvis Human Rights Commission Gerald Skelly Wayne Lago Ed Smith Festivities Commission Shirley Munholand Chair Barb McCluskey Karen Leverentz Dorothy Willhaus Police Civil Service Commission Lowell Uber Safety Committee Herschel Pepin Bruce Anderson Chair Councilmember Forslund stated she would rather not vote on the Planning Commission appointments until the two new applicants had been interviewed. February 12, 1979 Page 10 Councilmember Rowley stated that she agreed that they should interview the rest of the people before making any decisions on those vacancies. She added that she felt since Acting Administrator Anderson was so busy and had assumed so many new responsibilities with his two positions that it might be a better idea to appoint Ernie Grabowski as chair of the Safety Committee for this year. Councilmember Ziebarth recommended interviewing the rest of the applicants at the next agenda meeting. Councilmember Hodges agreed that he would like to interview the rest of the applicants and suggested putting some people on a reserve list in case openings occur during the year. MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to approve the Human Rights Commission, Police Civil Service Commission and Festivities Commission as presented. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Rowley) to approve the Safety Committee as presented, with Ernie Grabowski as chair. 5 ayes Mayor McCarty stated that all applicants will be interviewed beginning at 6:15 PM on February 20. Councilmember Rowley added that any present Commission members who are up for reappointment may speak to the Council if they would like. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES Mayor McCarty read a prepared statement regarding his view of proposed land use and development in Mounds View and asked the Council if they agreed with his statement. There was no indication of dissention. Mayor McCarty stated he would like to begin working with the committee on development, and work within the general scope of the guidelines as presented. Councilmember Rowley asked that the complete statement be read. Acting Administrator Anderson read the Mayor's statement. Councilmember Ziebarth noted that the committee will have to work under the open meeting laws and that specific tasks should be stated so that people know what the committee is doing. He added that he wants to make sure that everything is above the table. He added that they could possibly have a floating membership, and if it is to be a committee, they should state a date on when it will cease. He also recommended that the committee have Council approval to use Staff tune, as well as the attorney's. Mayor McCarty replied that the committee will consist solely of the Mayor and one Council member. He added that he did not anticipate tying up Staff's time to any degree. Mr. Pickar asked what the legal ramifications would be of the committee, and asked if the City would be protected from lawsuits. Attorney Meyers replied that in reviewing the guidelines, it appears they are the same as those for all the Council members. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive stated that he was also concerned with the legal ramifications and asked if the City could accept the word of a geologist or whoever on the committee. Attorney Meyers replied that the February 12, 1979 Page 11 Council would have to weigh the information. He added that any source the Council received information from could be required to go to court to testify. Mayor McCarty added that they must rely on the elected officials and appointed commission members to determine what information is valuable. Councilmember Ziebarth stated he would like an ending date for the committee. Mayor McCarty stated it would be January 1, 1980. Mr. Loeding asked the Council to state they are accepting the principals and goals. Mayor McCarty replied that the statement was read at the beginning and the Council has agreed to it. MSP (McCarty- Hodges) to adopt the Land Use and Development Committee Guidelines as presented on February 12, 1979. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to make the principals and goals resolution for development part of the Land Use and Development Committee Guidelines. 5 ayes WATSON REQUEST FOR SEWER CONNECTIONIND IMPROVEMENT Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Mr. Watson met with Official Rose on January 10, 1979 and is interested in hooking into Mounds View's sewer system as Blaine does not have the facilities available for them to hook into. He added that Official Rose had outlined three requirements for the applicant and the applicant is willing to meet them and has preL -nted a letter of formal request to the City. Official Rose outlined the three requirements he had given the developer and explained that Mr. Watson has requested to hook up to Mound View because Blaine s system is at least half a mile away from where they plan to develop. He added that a joint powers agreement could be entered into. Mr. Doty asked what benefit a joint powers agreement would be to Mounds View. Official Rose replied that they would be paying a sewer bill to Mounds View and would be assessed for the improvements. John Forsberg stated he was representing Mr. Watson. He explained that Blaine would not have services available to the property for two to five years and that they could not wait that long. He added chat they would be willing to pay for the services. Fttorney Meyers recommended that Mr. Forsberg see if the willing to annex into Mounds View. He added that Mounds have any control over what goes in on the property after line. Councilmember Rowley stated she felt there were a lot of be answered and that they must know what is going on the making any decision. owner would be View would not they put in a questions to property before Mayor McCarty stated that Staff would send a letter to Mr. Watson, out- lining the information the City would like. February 12, 1979 Page 12 POLICY ON CHECK SIGNER Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Council had earlier given approval for the use of a check printer and that he would now like formal Council approval of its use. MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to authorize the use of the check printer to issue all payroll checks and related transfers and tax remittances without prior approval of Council when said payroll checks are based upon salaries set by the Council, to issue refunds of recreation program fees and make payments on bills for budgeted items where a discount would be lost without prior approval of the Council. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Rowley) to amend the previous motion to set the limit, except for payroll checks, for $1,000. 5 ayes COUNCILMEMBER FORSLUND'S REPORT Councilmember Forslund reported that she had spent February 9 at the Maintenance Garage and found it very interesting and informative. COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley reported that she had presented the Council with copies of her suggested resolution on the airport and that she would appreciate getting their comments and suggestions back, and she would make it into a formal resolution. Councilmember Rowley reported that the Lakeside Park Commission would begin meeting at the Mounds View City Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. She explained that they had met for some time at the Spring Lake Park City Hall but were locked out many times. She added that the at -large candidate is from Mounds View this year and will be appointed by the commission. Councilmember Rowley reported that the department tours had been cut short and stated that she would like to continue them, perhaps before agenda meetings. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that he would check with Staff and try to arrange a schedule. COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT Councilmember Ziebarth reported that he had received a complaint from the resident at 5130 Bona Road, that his fence had been damaged by the City crew when they were trying to clear the pathway between Edgewood and Bona Road. He added that the resident himself had gone out there with :11.s own snowblower and cleared the path when the City equipment cculdn't get through. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that he would check into it and see that the fence was repairEd. Councilmember Ziebarth asked that the Mermaid and Country Fitchen be reminded that flashing lights are not allowed in Mounds View. February 12, 1979 Page 13 COUNCILMEMBER HODGES' REPORT Councilmember Hodges reported that he had received a form on the charter commission, which he had filed out and returned, regarding vacancies. Mayor McCarty noted that the Charter Commission would be meeting on February 21, with an agenda meeting at 7:00 PM and the regular meeting at 7:30 PM. MAYOR MCCARTY'S REPORT Mayor McCarty reported that there would be an airport meeting on March 13 at 7:30 at the Centennial school. ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the Police Department has been notified of the change to the 35 mph speed limit on County Road H2 from T.H.10 to the western County limits and they are enforcing it. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Action Conference is set for Thursday, March 1 and he must know by February 16 who plans on attending. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the total amount of State Aid monies allocated for the stop sign at T.H. 10 and County Road H -2 was $16,964.64, which leaves the City with a balance of $501,206.99 yet to be allocated. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Staff had attended a meeting with MnDOT on new Highway 10 and they will keep the Council posted. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the hearing for Bill Beim had been changed to March 12 due to extra notification being required since it was an assessment hearing. MSP (Forslund Ziebarth) to set the financial assessment hearing for Project 1978 -3 on March 12 at 7:40 PM. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT Attorney Meyers reported that when Ordinance #1 was adopted several years ago, charging $1,000 per year for race tracks, the race track in question at that time had annexed to Blaine. Councilmember Forslund reported that the annual Appreciation Dinner was scheduled for April 7, 1979. MSP Ziebarth- Forslund) to adjourn the meeting at 12:2 1 5 ayes d, ruce AnderseiL�` Acting Clerk,Administrator ayes