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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/03/12a 0 GATEWAY TO THE NORTH P R O C L A M A T I O N r fi 0 M ou cL S(e RAMSEV COUNTY. MINNESOTA 2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MINN. 55112 734 -3055 IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY WEEK WHEREAS, the Irondale High School hockey team, under the capable direction of Coach Dave Manley, has won the Section 2 Hockey Tournament; and WHEREAS, this is the first time in Irondale High School history that it has been honored to reach the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament; and WHEREAS, the Irondale Knights will be representing the entire Mounds View School District 621 at 7:05 PM on Thursday, March 15, 1979, in the State Tournament; and WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is proud of its area high schools' athletic achievements; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Council of the City of Mounds View, do hereby proclaim the week of March llth through the 18th, 1979, to be IRONDALLE HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY WEEK. 4 1 ,,ee.ci t_ Vi'f Duane W. McCarty, Mayo CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW March 12, 1979 A G E N D A Mounds View City Council March 12, 1979 7:30 PM 1. Roll call of officials 2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting February 26, 1979 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. Police radar resolution B. Release of performance guarantee with Mounds View Development Co. No. 1 C. Continue Bayport Acres hearing D. Authorize sale of tax forfeited lands E. Establish meeting date with Planning Commission F. Commission appointment G. Clerical Aide salary increase H. Bills for payment I. Licenses for approval 5. Public hearing 7:40 PM Northcrest Park assessment 6. Public hearing 8:20 PM Dailey Knolls (continued) 7. Highway 10 /Pleasant View Drive semaphore 8. Reports of officials 9. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA March 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. Adopt Resolution No. 972 authorizing the City of Maplewood to sponsor application of a grant for new police mobile radio units. ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 973 approving partial release of the performance guarantee with Mounds View Development Co. No. 1 totalling $36,332 less 10% for an actual amount of $32,698.80, per the Comstock Davis Statement of Work. ITEM C. Schedule continued public hearing on the Bayport Acres major subdivision for 8:20 PM on March 26, 1979. ITEM D. Adopt Resolution Nos. 974 and 975 authorizing sale and /or acquisition of certain tax forfeited lands in the City of Mounds View. ITEM E. Schedule a public meeting with the Planning Commission for March 14, 1979, at 7:00 PM to discuss the minimum lot size requirements. ITEM F. Approve the following Commission appointments: Frank Holm Festivities Commission 3 -year term Lorna Holm Festivities Commission 3 -year term Barb Haake Park Recreation Commission 1 -year term ITEM G. Set the pay rate for Barbara Collins, Clerical Aide, at $3.25 per hour. ITEM H. Approve the March 12, 1979, bills for payment. ITEM I. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 General new Carlson Store Fixture 26 No. 5th St. Concept 21 Builders Inc. 1700 3rd St. N.W. Karlen Construction 901 125th Ave. N.E. Masonry new Victor J. Petersen Cement 1171 109th Ave. N.E. Mayor McCarty Councilmember Hodges Councilmember Rowley Councilmember Ziebarth Councilmember Forslund 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 7:35 PM on March 12, 1979 at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112. Members Present: Also Present: Acting Clerk- Administrator Anderson Attorney Meyers Councilmember Rowley asked that the minutes of the February 26, 1979 meeting be changed on page 2 to read, in the last paragraph, 1960 rather than 1060, and on page 7, seventh paragraph, Councilmember Rowley rather than Councilmember Forslund. MSP (Ziebarth Forslund) to approve the minutes of the February 26, 1979 meeting as corrected. 5 ayes CITIZENS COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive stated that he would like to see the stop sign at Greenfield and Hillview removed and asked if the City would consi- der it. Councilmember Ziebarth replied that a number of calls have been received, asking that the stop sign be removed, and that he would like to find out from the neighborhood what problems it is creating and what problems it is solving. Mr. Linke stated that it was creating problems for him as he had slid through it more than once. He also stated that many people were driving right through the sign without stopping. Mayor McCarty replied that he had spoken to the Police Chief, who had stated that the sign was not permanent and that he would like to see how it worked during the summer. Councilmember Ziebarth recommended discussing the item at an agenda session once the snow has melted. Bill Doty, 3049 Bronson Drive asked if the Council had spent 50 hours discussing commission appointments. Mayor McCarty replied that they had not. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Rowley asked that items B, C and D be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. March 12, 1979 MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to approve the consent agenda as follows: ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 972 authorizing the City of Maplewood to sponsor application of a grant for new police mobile radio units. ITEM E. Schedule a public meeting with the Planning Commission for March 14, 1979, at 7:00 PM to discuss the minimum lot size requirements. ITEM F. Approve the following Commission appointments: Frank Holm Festivities Commission 3 -year term Lorna Holm Festivities Commission 3 -year term Barb Haake Park Recreation Commission 1 -year term ITEM G. Set the pay rate for Barbara Collins, Clerical Aide, at $3.25 per hour. ITEM H. Approve the March 12, 1979, bills for payment. ITEM 1. Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS expire 6/30/79 General new Carlson Store Fixture 26 No. 5th St. Concept 21 Builders Inc. 1700 3rd St. N.W. Karlen Construction 901 125th Ave. N.E. Masonry new Victor J. Petersen Cement 1171 109th Ave. N.E. Page 2 5 ayes Acting Administrator Anderson stated that under Item B, the actual amount to be released was $30,698.80, since $2,000 was to be kept in escrow for televising the sewer lines, and read Resolution #973. He added that Attorney Meyers had asked that Mr. Carpenter bring in the bond for the City to hold in its file before releasing the payment. Mr. Carpenter stated that he felt it was just a technicality to have the bond in the file and that he had cooperated with the City. He added that he could sue Mounds View Development Company No. 1 for breech of contract. Ken Thorton stated that he would bring the bond into City Hall first thing in the morning. MSP (Ziebarth- Hodges) to approve Resolution #973, contingent upon receiving Bond L05- 024256. 5 ayes Acting Administrator Anderson stated that he had received a letter from Warren Herold, 7730 Greenwood Drive and passed out copies to the Council. March 12, 1979 Mayor McCarty stated that in reply to Mr. Herold's letter, Staff had checked the lot and found that the dirt that had been brought in had been taken out as ordered, and that some dirt on the lot had been bulldozed around, which was what was still evident on the lot. Mr. Herold replied that he did not agree that all the dirt had been taken out again. Mayor McCarty stated that in reference to Mr. Herold's comments on Official Rose presenting the developer's plan at the February 26 meeting, that he had to take the responsibility for it as he had called Official Rose in from the hallway and asked him to present the plan to inform residents present and the Council since the developer was not present, and that he now realized he had put him out on a limb by doing that. He added that in the future, if a developer is not present to present his own plan, they will not be discussing such proposals. Councilmember Rowley added that Official Rose had not recommended approval of the plan as Mr. Herold had stated, but rather than he recommended a study be ordered to determine the feasibility of the plan and the drainage system. Mr. Herold stated that he felt developers should he required to carry high liability coverage to compensate for any water damage they might cause. Attorney Meyers replied that this is required under the licensing requirements and that not less than $50,000 is required by ordinance now. Mayor McCarty stated that he advocates preventive medicine and that the problems will be worked out step by step. MSP (McCarty- Hodges) to continue the on the basis that it not be taken up and further, a letter be sent to the come in and provide successful proof Acting Administrator Anderson pointed out on a City map the areas of tax forfeited lands that the City is considering. Roger Baumgartner, 7585 Knollwood Drive stated that he thought it would be difficult to sell the land- locked pieces of property and questioned what would happen to them. Mayor McCarty replied that he would like to check on the areas in question before taking any action. PUBLIC HEARING NORTHCREST PARK ASSESSMENT Attorney Meyers reported that the property owner has requested a 30 day continuance due to the pending sale of the land. He added that the assessments will be against the land, not the individual, and that the owner's attorney has advised him that they will be appealing the assess- ment. Page 3 hearing on Bayport Acres indefinitely again until all the dirt is removed builder or his agent and have him that removal has taken place. 5 ayes MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to delay action on the tax forfeited land until the first meeting in May. 5 ayes Mayor McCarty recessed the regular meeting and opened the first public heari_.g. March 12, 1979 Page 4 MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to continue the public hearing until April 23, 1979 5 ayes at 7:40 PM. Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and opened the next public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING DAILEY KNOLLS Mayor McCarty stated that since the representative from Dailey Knolls was not present that the Council would not discuss the item and would close the hearing. Mrs. Kremer stated that she had spoken to Mr. Thorson regarding the meeting. Councilmember Rowley added that Staff has a copy of the letter that was sent to him on February 15 notifying him of the meeting. She added that since she has some very specific questions that she would like answered, he would have to be present to answer them. Mayor McCarty stated that since Council has changed the policy on requir- ing developers to be present, they will continue the public hearing and allow him one more chance to appear. Acting Administrator Anderson added that all letters to developers, notifying them of meetings, will be sent registered mail in the future. MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to continue the hearing until March and that Mr. Thorson be sent a registered letter to that the letter also indicate that if he chooses to not show will be totally denied. Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the Council had directed Mrs. Kremer or anyone else interested in getting services in to present the City with a petition, and asked if that had been done yet. Mrs. Kremer replied that it had not since she could not get the required 35 Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. 26, 1979 at 7:40 PM effect, and that up, the action 5 ayes HIGHWAY 10 /PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE SEMAPHORE Acting Administrator Anderson reported that Staff had received a letter dated February 5 from District 5 of MnDOT regarding the installation of a semaphore at Highway 10 and Pleasant View Drive. Acting Administrator Anderson reviewed the two proposals that are being considered and stated that of the two, Alternate #3 was the better. Mayor McCarty polled the Council for their thoughts on the plans. All members stated that they agreed with the Planning Commission recommenda tion, that they reject the proposed semaphore since it is of no warrant or need to Mounds View residents and would simply infringe on the residential nature of that area. MSP (Forslund- Hodges) to reject the proposed semaphore since it is of no warrant or need tc Mounds View residents at this time. 5 ayes March 12, 1979 Page 5 COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT Councilmember Rowley reported that Bob Bartkus was appointed to the Lakeside Park Commission. She also reported that they had heard from Ramsey County regarding Lakeside Park, and that basically the County had listed several improvements they would require before they would consider taking the park, which amounted to approximately $50,000. Councilmember Rowley stated that the Commission had written back to the County, pointing out to them that it was financially unworkable for them to put in the improvements and that they had put a good deal of money into the open space program. She stated that they are still waiting for an answer back from the County. Mr. Linke stated that it might be appropriate for the Council members to contact Mr. Orth for any help he might be able to provide. COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT Councilmember Ziebarth reported that Irondale High School had won the Region 2 hockey tournament and would be competing in the State tourna- ment and recommended that the City recognize them for their achievement. MSP Ziebarth- McCarty) to proclaim the week of March 11 -18 as Irondale Hockey Week in recognition that the Irondale Hockey Team has won Region 2 in the hockey tournament and will represent the region in the State Tournament on Thursday, March 15 at 7:05 PM, and also to recognize the outstanding accomplishment of the group. 5 ayes Councilmember Hodges stated he would like to see a congratulatory letter sent along. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that he w:,u'.d handle it and also suggested that the sign board outside City Hall could also be used for congratulating the team. COUNCILMEMBER HODGES REPORT Councilmember Hodges reported that he had been attending the Youth Service Bureau meetings and that they were having financial problems this year. He explained that the Bureau has written letters to the county and school district, asking for financial aid. COUNCILMEMBER FORSLUND'S REPORT Councilmember Forsiund reported that the water treatment plant at City Hall is being sand blasted and repainted and will take two to three weeks to complete. She also reported that she had visited the office of Comstock Davis with the maintenance supervisor for the meeting with H A Con- tractors to review the specifications for the cleaning and repainting of the water tower and water treatment plant #1. Councilmember Forslund reported that the Maintenance Department has been working on grading the streets, using a grader from the County when available. The sand and salt used from the County was on an experimental basis rouse of sand and salt caught in holding tanks from street runoff. There was no charge for this. Councilmember Rowley stated that she would like Staff to check and see how much money has been spent from the snow removal budget so far and March 12, 1979 would like to discuss the whole issue at the next agenda session, such as where the grader is going when, how much money has been spent and how much is let, how long the grader will be used, and who will be making the decisions. Mayor McCarty explained that at the previous agenda session the Council had directed the maintenance supervisor to take the front loader out on the worst roads, but that unknown to the Council, he was in the process of getting a grader from the County. He agreed that the budget should be looked at to see how much was left. Councilmember Hodges stated he would also like to discuss the issue at the next agenda session. Mayor McCarty replied that the maintenance supervisor could submit a report and would not have to appear in person. Mr. Doty replied that the public has a right to question the maintenance supervisor in person, instead of having to listen to his report presented by someone else. Mr. Loeding stated he would like to be able to see the monthly reports from department heads. Councilmember Ziebarth replied that the reports would be available upon request at City Hall but that due to the length of some of the reports, they might have to charge if someone wanted their own copy. Councilmember Hodges stated that due to the problems with the streets, the City should take a closer look at maintaining them. Mayor McCarty asked Acting Administrator Anderson to find out where the maintenance supervisor stands for the next agenda session. Councilmember Ziebarth added that he would like the maintenance supervisor to be present at the next agenda session to explain the issue to the Council. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT Attorney Meyers reported that he had received notice of the trial for James Refrigeration, which will start on May 1, 1979. ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT Acting Administrator Anderson reported that he had received a call from the Fire Chief, asking if the City would be interested in repairing the fire trucks and handle routine maintenance, for a set fee. He explained that the City of Blaine had been doing so in the past but was presently too busy to continue. Mayor McCarty replied that he would like to dis- cuss it further at an agenda session, which would allow the Council time to discuss it with the Fire Chief and maintenance supervisor. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the Ci Art Holm had been involved in an accident the past truck had not been damaged. He also reported that question from Mayor McCarty concerning audit costs those costs would uoi. exceed the budgeted amount. Acting Administrator Anderson presented copies of ty vehicle driven by week, and that the in response to the for the City, that the new street light Page 6 March 12, 1979 Page 7 policy and suggested that the Council might want to reconsider the earlier petition for a light on Knollwood. Mayor McCarty asked that Staff check into it and report back to the Council. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that MnDOT will be at the April 2 meeting, at 7:30 PM to discuss the new Highway 10 alignment. Acting Administrator Anderson reported that the Police Department had made several significant arrests over the weekend. MAYOR MCCARTY'S REPORT Mayor McCarty reported that he had attended the Governor's conference on natural disasters the previous Friday and recommended that Mounds View's emergency plan be updated and asked Staff to handle it. Councilmember Rowley recommended that it would be a good item for the Safety Commission to handle. Mayor McCarty reported that he had received a call from Dick Kaiser of the Jaycee's, offering their help for Clean -Up Day. Mayor McCarty asked for comments from the Council concerning lot splits before meeting with the Planning Commission. Councilmember Hodges stated that he felt the issue had been discussed several times and that he felt they should remain at 85' unless a hard- ship was shown. Attorney Meyers explained that since 1960 the ordinance has been for 85' frontages. He stated that there were several 165' lots which the Council passed an ordinance on to allow them to be split, creating 82.5' lots. The ordinance was revised and required that hardship be shown for the granting of variances, and the Council amended the ordinance to allow 75' lots in minor subdivisions only. He explained that somewhere along the line in rewriting the ordinance. the 165' lot splits were left out. Councilmember Forslund stated she felt the lot frontages should be kept at 85'. Councilmember Rowley stated that she also agreed with 85', but that if a lot is located between two developed lots, they should be able to divide it. Mayor McCarLy stated that now the 165' splits are no longer applicable, since it was left out. Councilmember Rowley stated that she would like clarification from the Planning Commission on why they voted as they did, and that she would also like the problem studied further. Councilmember Ziebarth asked that Official Rose check into it before the meeting with the Planning Commission, such as density, land use and so forth. Mayor McCarty stated that he felt the general consensus of the Council was to stay with R5' lots. March 12, 1979 Page Acting Administrator Anderson asked for approval for a check for $51.48 for the advance room payment for a conference Finance Director Brager will be attending April 18 -20. He explained that the money has been budgeted for. MSP (McCarty Ziebarth) to approve the payment of $51.48 for Don Brager's conference. Mayor McCarty reported that there would be an airport meeting at Centennial High School on March 13. MSP (Ziebarth Forslund) to adjourn the ing at, d dot, uce An�-rs Acting Cler -Adm nistrator 5 ayes 5 ayes