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Mounds View City Council
May 29, 1979
1. Roll call of Officials.
2. Approval of minutes of regular meeting, May 14, 1979.
Citizen comments and requests.
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS
FOR THE MINUTES
4. Approval of Consent Agenda:
ITEM A. Authorize purchase of two signs and posts stating
"Deaf Child Area" for 8000 block of Woodlawn Drive
B. Approve agreement with the City of Fridley for water
connection
C. Approve in -house budget transfer from Forestry to Recreation account.
D. Approve the expenditure for a grate cover on Ridge Lane from
Contingency account
E. Approve the transfer of $350 from Contingency to Vehicle
Supplies Account for City vehicle logos
F. Approve the transfer of funds into the Vehicle Maintenance
Account
G. Adopt Resolution #985 authorizing the sale of tax forfeited lands
H. Adopt Resolution #986 authorizing the purchase of tax forfeited lands
I. Bills for payment
J. April, 1979, Activity Reports
K. Licenses for approval
5. Public Hearing 7:40 p.m. Silver Lake Road Utilities
6. Minor Subdivision Gene Tomas 5039 Bona Road
7. Realty Man Properties Prelimigary Plat
8. Reports of Officials
9. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
May 29, 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. Authorize the purchase of two signs and posts stating
"Deaf Child Area" for the 8000 block of Woodlawn Drive at
a cost of $81 to be charged to Contingency.
ITEM B. Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into
an agreement between the City of Mounds View and the City
of Fridley for the purpose of permitting certain residents
in the City of Mounds View to connect onto the City of
Fridley's municipal water system.
ITEM C. Approve the transfer of $650 from the City Forestry Account,
#275- 450 -4020, to the Recreation Account, #100- 350 -4160.
ITEM D. Approve the payment to H. V. Johnston Culvert Company for
$120 for the safety cover on the culvert on Ridge Lane out
of the City Contingency Fund.
ITEM E. Approve the transfer of $350 from the City Contingency Fund
to the Garage Vehicle Supplies Account, #100- 180 -4122,
for the City vehicle logos.
ITEM F. Approve the transfer of $2,510.15 from the City Contingency
Account to the Garage Vehicle Maintenance Account,
#100- 180 -4122.
ITEM G. Adopt Resolution #985 declaring certain tax forfeited lands
non conservation and authorizing sales thereof.
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution #986 declaring certain tax forfeited lands
non conservation and authorizing acquisition by the City.
ITEM I. Approve the May 29, 1979, bills for payment:
Expenditures $137,653.05; Payroll $9,113.40
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Consent Agenda
ITEM J. Approve the following licenses:
B R Liquors renewal off -sale
Donatelle's, Inc. renewal off -sale
Budget Liquors, Inc. renewal off -sale
Simon's Liquor Store, Inc. renewal off -sale
Bel Rae Ballroom renewal dance hall
Olson Plumbing new
Driveway Design new asphalt contractors
Poolside Spas, Inc. new general contractor
DM Tranby Siding new
National Bldg. Enterprises, Inc. new building contractors
Don's Plumbing Heating new
Darrell's Contractors renewal
Martin Homes, Inc. new general contractor
Dailey Homes new sewer water
Klosner Goertz Construction, Inc. new
ITEM K. Accept the April Activity Reports of the Building Zoning,
Police and Fire Departments
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 p.m. on May 29, 1979, at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10,
Mounds View, MN 55112.
MEMBERS PRESENT ALSO PRESENT
Mayor McCarty
Councilmember Forslund
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Rowley
Councilmember Ziebarth
Acting Administrator Anderson
Attorney Meyers
MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to approve the May 14, 1979, minutes as corrected.
CITIZEN COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Dave Notaro, 2749 Ardan Avenue, asked what is the status of the storm drainage problem.
Mayor McCarty indicated the City is moving ahead on a policy and that he had a report
available to the Council and he would make it available to Mr. Notaro.
Margaret Kremer, 7663 Groveland, questioned if there was an ordinance on shrubs at
inter..ections. She indicated there were lilac bushes on the west side of the inter-
section at Groveland and County Road I that obstructed motorists' vision. Council
member Rowley indicated the matter had come up previously and it was found to be
private property; the City would have to request the citizen trim the bushes.
James Trapp, 8018 Sunnyside Road, stated the need for traffic control for the cross-
walk on Sherwood and Sunnyside Road to protect school children. Mayor McCarty
indicated the matter would be referred to the Police Dept. and Staff would get back
to Mr. Trapp.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor McCarty asked that Items C, F, G and H be removed from the agenda.
MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1'LTEM A. Authorize the purchase of two signs and posts stating
"D"eaf Child Area" for the 8000 block of Woodlawn Drive at
a cost of $81 to be charged to Contingency.
ITEM 8. Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into
an agreement between the City of Mounds View and the City
of Fridley for the purpose of permitting certain residents
in the City of Mounds View to connect onto the City of
Fridley's municipal water system.
ITEM C. Approve the transfer of $650 from the City Forestry Account,
#275- 450 -4020, to the Recreation Account, #100- 350 -4160.
ITEM D. Approve the payment to H. V. Johnston Culvert Company for
$120. for the safety cover on the culvert on Ridge Lane out
of the City Contingency Fund.
5 ayes
5 ayes
May 29, 1979
ITEM E. Approve the transfer of $350 from the City Contingency Fund
to the Garage Vehicle Supplies Account, #100 180 -4122,
for the City vehicle logos.
ITEM F. Approve the transfer of $2,510.15 from the City Contingency
Account to the Garage Vehicle Maintenance Account,
#100 -180 -4122.
ITEM G. Adopt Resolution #985 declaring certain tax forfeited lands
non conservation and authorizing sales thereof.
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution #986 declaring certain tax forfeited lands
non conservation and authorizing acquisition by the City.
ITEM I. Approve the May 29, 1979, bills for payment;
Expenditures $137,653.05; Payroll 9,113.40
ITEM J. Approve the following licenses:
B R Liquors renewal off -sale
Donatelle's, Inc. renewal off -sale
Budget Liquors, Inc. renewal off -sale
Simon's Liquor Store, Inc. renewal off -sale
Bel Rae Ballroom renewal dance hall
Olson Plumbing new
Driveway Design new asphalt contractors
Poolside Spas, Inc. new general contractor
DM Tranby Siding new
National Bldg. Enterprises, Inc. new- building contractors
Don's Plumbing Heating new
Darrell's Contractors renewal
Martin Homes, Inc. new general contractor
Dailey Homes new sewer water
Klosner Goertz Construction, Inc. new
ITEM K. Accept the April Activity Reports of the Building Zoning,
Police and Fire Departments
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MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to table Items C, F, G and H for discussion after the Public
Hearing. 5 ayes
Councilmember Ziebarth, referring to Item E, inquired whether the process for application
of vehicle logos would be different, because logo application in the past hadn't been
satisfactory. Acting Administrator Anderson replied it would be a new process.
Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARING SILVER LAKE ROAD UTILITIES
Mr. Boxrud of Short Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. summarized the update of City Project
1978 -6. The water service would connect to an existing 12" water main in the
boulevard area of Silver Lake Road near the apartments at 7750 Silver Lake Road
down to Bronson Drive where it would connect to another 12" water main. A 6" pipe
would cross Silver Lake Road to serve the Realty Man Properties. Of the total cost
of $65,665, $9,000 would be attributable to services crossing Silver Lake Road
and they would pay for this separately. Those west of Silver Lake Road would be
subject to a front footage assessment. With 1700 assessable feet, this would amount
to $33.33 per front foot for parcels west of Silver Lake Road.
Sewer service, Alternate 1, would run within the paved area of County Road I between
Groveland and Silver Lake Road and south 400 feet in the boulevard area along
Silver Lake Road. This would serve the east half of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, although
lot #4 would require some earth work. Service would also be provided to the north
portion of lot #10, as well as lots 7, 8 and 9 from manhole in the paved area of
Silver Lake Road at Bronson Drive. Lots 5, 6 and 7 would not be served nor assessed.
Total cost of Alternate 1 would be $64,450 with 864 front footage at $74.59 per front
foot assessed to lots 1, 2, 3, 4 7, 8, 9 and north portion of #10.
Alternate 2 would provide the same service as Alternate 1, except installation would
be deeper and would service all lots between Bronson and County Road I, well as
west of Silver Lake Road. Building elevations would have to be carefully L. died.
Both alternates would require easements, Alternate 2 for all properties between
Bronson Drive and County Road I along Silver Lake Road. Alternate 1 would not
require easements of lots 5, 6 and 7 but it would be preferred.
The total cost of Alternate 2 is $46,845 for 1260 feet of assessable footage or
$37.18 per front foot. Alternate 1, without service to lots 5, 6 and 7 would run
$54.22 per front foot for total of 864 assessable footage.
Mr. Boxrud stated he recommends Alternate 2 because it serves more frontage at a
lower cost. The total estimated cost for sewer and water service is $112,510 with
an assessable cost per front foot of $70.51, plus any easement costs. At this time,
the easement costs are unknown.
Mayor McCarty questioned if the manhole would be recessed. Mr. Boxrud indicated
there was probably an invert in there, but it was common practice to rework it.
Mayor McCarty asked if there would be an assessment on both sides of the corner
of County Road I and Groveland and Bronson and Silver Lake Road. Mr. Boxrud
indicated there would be only one front foot assessment on Silver Lake Road with
none on County Road I or Bronson.
Kay Gilman, 7565 Groveland Road, questioned how deep the pilings should be to make
her lot #7 buildable.
Mr. Winiecki, 7575 Groveland Road, asked if the City didn't put in utilities, and
lots 5, 6 and 7 were built on, where would the water go. Would the culvert be taken
out or would a ditch be retained which would run in front of someone's property.
Mr. Boxrud replied the drainage would run along lot lines but might run in front of
someone's property. The owner could build up their driveway over the culvert.
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Councilmember Forslund questioned where the utility pipes would run. Mr. Boxrud replied
the pipes would be 22 feet from center line, as close as possible to the gutter.
Alternate 2 would run close to property lines.
Jim Tobiason, 7601 Groveland, owner of lot #5, questioned what would be required if he
planned to build a house with a basement. Mr. Boxrud indicated he would have to do
site work to make the lot buildable and the building would be restricted. Site plans
would have to be reviewed carefully. Mr. Tobiason indicated, in view of these facts,
he objected to the installation of sewer and water; he doesn't want to pay for some-
thing he can't use.
Kay Gilman, 7565 Groveland, owner of lot #7, objected to utility installation for the
same reasons as Mr. Tobiason.
Charles Heath, 2801 Bronson Drive, owner of lot #10, questioned whether his maximum
assessment was 104 feet under either plan. Mr. Boxrud replied it was. Mr. Heath
indicated he was "middle of the road" regarding the installation.
Margaret Kremer, 7663 Groveland, owner of lots 1 and 2, indicated she would like to
have sewer and water on her lots.
Howard Thorson, owner of lots 8 and 9, indicated he felt the cost was prohibitive.
He is neither for nor against, "middle of the road."
Mr. Karlen, owner of lots north of County Road I, indicated he was for the utility
installation. He also indicated Mr. Dahlberg wanted the service of his two lots.
Mr. Budzynski, Realty Man Properties, east of Silver Lake Raod, questioned whether
a 6" water main would be adequate for an industrial complex. Mr. Boxrud indicated
it was. Realty Man Properties were "middle of the road" regarding utility installation.
Mr. Winiecki asked if it mattered if an owner didn't want the services. Attorney Meyers
explained that legally, the Court was only concerned with the value added to the
property resulting from the addition of services.
Two letters indicating protest of the installation were received from Dale Cremer
and Terry Martinson in their absence.
Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing and reopened the regular meeting.
Mayor McCarty stated that when the installation was previously proposed, the utility
lines were proposed to run through the yards. From a maintenance standpoint, it is
much more serviceable and less costly to run the service through the street.
Councilmember Hodges indicated his agreement with the Mayor and that he favored
Alternate 2.
Councilmember Forslund indicated agreement with the Mayor. She stated her concern
for the depth of the pipes, as well as the inadvisability of "piecemealing" the
services which might prevent connecting at some time in the future.
Councilmember Rowley also expressed agreement and favored Alternate 2.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated he had originally been opposed because of the maintenance
problems and the piecemealing" was a mess. He indicated his concern that some owners
were not willing to accept the installation but indicated the cost, although considerable,
is bett now than it will be in the future. He indicated he favors Alternate 2.
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MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to adopt the resolution ordering sewer /water improvements as out-
lined in Alternate 2 of Project 1979 -3 (Project 1979 -2 is actually 1979 -3). Short
Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. should: a) prepare final plans and engineering specifications,
and b) advertise for bids. A roll call vote was taken:
Councilmember Hodges aye
Councilmember Forslund aye
Councilmember Rowley aye
Councilmember Ziebarth aye
Mayor McCarty aye
MINOR SUBDIVISION GENE TOMAS 5065 BONA ROAD
Mr. Tomas stated his intention to subdivide his third lot from 220 feet long to two
lots, each 110 feet. His other two lots would remain as they are. He had originally
asked the Planning Commission to divide the parcel into 5 lots.
Neil Loeding, 5046 Longview Drive, questioned whether this should be a major sub-
division. Acting Administrator Anderson indicated Mr. Tomas' previous request for
division into 5 lots was a major subdivision, but this being only 1 lot divided
into 3 lots.
Mr. Budzyinski indicated they would like to make a change to reverse the building in
order to provide a wildlife area.
Councilmember Rowley, referring to the developer's proposal of two accesses to the
east onto private property, asked if they owned that property. Mr. Mathern indicated
they did and accesses would be indicated on the deed in the event of a lot split.
Mayor McCarty asked how they would handle drainage. Mr. Mathern indicated Planning
Commission's concern and recommendation was to be prepared to provide some easement
to drain across and use whatever basins necessary for drainage. They intend to
provide one means of drainage over the three lots.
Councilmember Ziebarth questioned how much additional area would be gained after
removal of the present buildings. Mr. Budzyinski indicated it would be approximately
the same. He also indicated the soil should be improved.
5 ayes
Mr. Tomas drew a sketch illustrating the subdivision in relation to the other lots.
MSP (McCarty /Ziebarth) to approve the minor subdivision per the Planning Commission
recommendation of 4/25/79 as identified in case #09 -79, Minor Subdivision, applicant
Eugene Tomas, 5064 Bona Road (approx.). 5 ayes
TOWN COMPANIES S.E. CORNER OF HWY. 10 SILVER LAKE ROAD
Mr. Budzyinski and Mr. Mathern represented Realty Man Properties. Mr. Budzynski explained
they had originally planned to develop all three lots but, because of drainage, have
gone to just one building and request approval of this one office building. The proposed
building is a two -story English Tudor with approximately 2200 square feet per floor.
They plan to house themselves and lease the remaining space. The lots are all sub-
divided and go back 400 feet. They plan to have 50 percent green space and all trees
will be kept on site. The existing buildings will be removed.
May 29, 1979 Page 6
Councilmember Hodges asked about new curb cuts and closing present cuts. Mr. Budzyinski
indicated they would have one entrance from Silver Lake Road and one from Highway 10.
He indicated they would prepare a second plan to encompass parking, accesses, etc.
MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to approve the site plan as presented by Realty Man Properties,
including reversal of building placement, upon approval of the Building Zoning
Official. Staff approval is subject to the applicants' submission and Staff's acceptance
of necessary information to meet requirements of Resolution #983, plus drainage plan
approval from the Rice Creek Watershed, and subject to development agreement with
the City.
5 ayes
Mayor McCarty asked if they intended to retain drainage on just one lot. Mr. Budzyinski
replied it would be over all the area, in order to obtain the 100 -year capability over
the three lots.
MSP (McCarty /Ziebarth) to amend the previous motion: The development agreement
should include all three lots.
MSP (McCarty /Ziebarth) to remove from the table Items C, F, G H from the Consent
Agenda.
APPROVE IN -HOUSE BUDGET TRANSFER FROM FORESTRY TO RECREATION ACCOUNT
Mayor McCarty asked if this had been through the Staff Management Team. Acting
Administrator Anderson replied it had not.
Acting Administrator Anderson explained the Park Recreation budget had been extremely
small. The extra $650 from the Forestry Account could adequately cover the purchase
of the new record- keeping system and would only require transfer from one budget to
another.
MSP (McCarty /Ziebarth) to approve the Agenda Items C F, in -house budget transfers.
5 ayes
5 ayes
APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS INTO THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
Acting Administrator Anderson explained the error in budgeting resulted at the time
of transition in Public Works Superintendents.
Mayor McCarty presented his compilation of charges to the Vehicle Maintenance Account
and expressed concern that this account was too small to handle them. He expressed
concern that the Contingency Account was being overused.
Acting Administrator Anderson indicated this is the only item brought before the Council
for the Contingency Fund because of error. Every previous request from Contingency
has been for extra expenses.
Mayor McCarty suggested the budget process for this account should be done differently
next year.
5 ayes
ADOPT RESOLUTION #985 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS
Mayor McCarty indicated he had talked to August Mueller, son of the owner of #6, Barth
Wakiriak Addition, Lots 7 -12, Block 2. He had indicated the taxes were presently paid
up. Attorney Meyers explained the taxes must have been delinquent for a number of years.
May 29, 1979 Page 7
MSP (Ziebarth /Rowley) to approve Resolutions 985 and 986 with deletion of #4 (Park View
Terrace, Lots 7 8, Block 2; and contingent upon Staff's correction which would move
#1) Unplatted Lands (subj to hwy) Ex the N 320 ft, the E 1/2 of N 16 acres of E 1/2 of
NE 1/4 of Section 8 T30 R23, from "Approval for Sale" to "Acquired." 5 ayes
COUNCILMEMBER HODGES REPORT
Councilmember Hodges had no report.
COUNCILMEMBER FORSLUND'S REPORT
Councilmember Forslund reported that the Planning Commission meetings will move to the
first and third Wednesdays of the month. Their June 20 meeting will be a special joint
session with the Council for the purpose of interviewing professional planners.
Councilmember Ziebarth indicated that input should be obtained from the new City
Administrator before the June 20 meeting.
Councilmember Forslund further reviewed the actions of the May 23, 1979, Planning
Commission meeting.
Councilmember Forslund added that she had talked to the Principal of Red Oak School
regarding the traffic hazard to children using the crosswalk on Sunnyside Road. She
felt the Police Department should deal with it before the next Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT
Councilmember Rowley congratulated Acting Administrator Anderson for his job well done.
Councilmember Rowley reported that the Special Session Transportation Bill gives the
City a 2 -year "reprieve" regarding the airport issue.
Councilmember Rowley indicated the Lakeside Park Swimming Registration is coming up
June 6 and 7 and suggested it be announced on the sign board.
COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT
Councilmember Ziebarth indicated he had observed the Jet Rodder in action and was
impressed. He noted that a big problem occurs when disposable diapers plug the pipes.
He suggested a notice be placed in the newsletter to make residents aware of this problem.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated there has been no Parks Recreation meeting but will
be one shortly.
MAYOR McCARTY'S REPORT
Mayor McCarty stated congratulations and thanks on behalf of the Council to Bruce
Anderson for a job well done as Acting Administrator.
Mayor McCarty pointed out the telephone number for the Fire Department in the new
telephone books is incorrect. He suggested the correction be published in the
newsletter.
Mayor McCarty indicated Dr. Machmeier will soon be able to give his opinion regarding
a cost proposal to relieve existing drainage problems on Ardan Avenue.
May 29, 1979 Page 8
Councilmember Rowley expressed her concern for a formalized agreement with Dr. Machmeier.
MSP (McCarty /Hodges) to approve four hours of work at the rate of $50 per hour for
Dr. Machmeier from the S.D.M. Fund.
ATTORNEY MEYER'S REPORT
Attorney Meyers had no report.
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR ANDERSON'S REPORT
Acting Administrator Anderson pointed out the E.I.S. hearing would be held on
June 13, 1979, at 7:00 p.m. at Westwood Jr. High School.
Acting Administrator Anderson called the Council's attention to the June 4, 1979,
Agenda Session. The Council decided to move the City Auditors presentation to
7:00 p.m. and to schedule the general budget update and review with City Department
Heads at 8:00 p.m. Comstock Davis's review of assessment process will be scheduled
some time in the future.
Acting Administrator Anderson asked for the Council's opinion whether to continue
displaying the Council documents on the Council Chamber doors. It was decided to
keep the documents in a chained book outside the Chambers.
MSP (Ziebarth /Forslund) to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Respeq u11ystlbq tted,
5 ayes
Bruce K. Anderson;
Acting Clerk- Administrator