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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/07/23PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to CALL TO ORDER order at 7:35 PM, July 23, 1979 by the Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCarty, Councilmembers 1. ROLL CALL Forslund, Hodges, Rowley, Ziebarth Members Absent: City Attorney Meyers Also Present: Building Zoning Official Rose, City Administrator Nelson Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Forslund the minutes of July 9 be approved as corrected. 4 ayes (Rowley abstained due to absence.) 1 abstention There were none at this time. 3. PETITIONS OR COMPLAINTS"- Hodges made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth to approve the Consent Agenda. See attached.) 5 ayes 0 nays The Mayor requested this matter be handled at this time. Mr. Fedor has dropped all complaints in this issue. City Administrator read Resolution 1001 which grants approval of Bowman's appeal to remove the stipulation prnhihit_in2 his placement of windows on the south side of his building, toward Fedor's house. Council made an on -site inspection of the residences July 16, 1979. The Council supports the variance granted for substandard side yard setback. Forslund made the motion, seconded by Rowley, to adopt Resolution 1001. 4 ayes (Mayor abstained because it 1 abstention involves friends and neighbors.) The Amundsens seek a minor subdivision of two lots at 7092 Pleasant View Drive. Planning Commission approved, but asked that Parcel A be treated as a corner lot, without requesting an easement. If the city makes it a corner lot, it would have to take an easement, making it a substandard sized lot. A few months ago, a similar request in this area had been reviewed, Regular Meeting July 23, 1979 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. CONSENT AGENDA 5. PLANNING ITEMS E. BOWMAN VARIANCE Resolution 1001 A. BRIAN AMUNDSEN MINOR SUBDIVISION a informal public hearing held, and it was the con- census a street would not go through. General assessments are paid in full; however, it will be subject to special assessment for the new lot. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 2 July 23, 1979 Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to direct Staff to prepare a resolution on the minor subdivision of Brian Amundsen per the survey dated 6/25/79. A resolution should also be prepared for a special assessment. It is understood this lot will not be treated as a corner lot. 5 ayes 0 nays This applicant requests approval for a 90 -unit motel at approx. 2160 Service Dr. The District 2 Planning Study, done by Midwest Planning denoted the area as storm sewer ponding for Dist. 2. Prior to his proposal, Glenn Shaw sent a letter to the City requesting their intentions for the area and suggesting that, if the City doesn't plan to buy and use the area for ponding, they were going to plan for development of the land. The Planning Couuiiissiuii recummertded lu the Cuuiiejl ine appiicaiii's site plan be modified to Res. 983 if approved and indicated the City Council should make a judgement as to development vs. district ponding. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley, to table the application until which time we will attempt to give him a time -line as to when we can address the issue of how this will fit into the Comprehensive Plan for land use. 4 ayes (Mayor voted nay because he was 1 nay unsure of the data base.) Staff has made the plan book available to Councilmembers to familiarize themselves and respond within 90 days (by Aug. 19). A. AMUNDSEN MINOR SUBDIVISION (Cont'd) B. LARRY CRAMBLIT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL C. IND. SCHOOL DIST. #621 C.I.P. The City requested the Launching Pad to install D. LAUNCHING PAD webbed fence with curbing to protect it with RELEASE OF ESCROW bond posted guaranteeing it be done in 30 days. FUNDS. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 3 July 23, 1979 Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley, that we release $2800 of the $3300 leaving $500 for the installation of parking curbs on the 112 side of the fence. 5 ayes 0 nays Re: a four -plex on Bronson built by Omega Mgmt. Building Zoning Official states they have completed construction and have request the release of $4000 bond to the City. Escrow can be released as they have met the require- ments of D.A. 78 -26. Hodges made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, that the City release the escrow requirements of D.A. 78 -26. 5 ayes 0 nays Forslund's Report: Forslund made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to send a letter to the Festivities Committee commending them on a fantastic job. 5 ayes 0 nays For the record, Ziebarth stated his part in the festivities was minimal and thanks should be given to Shirley Munholand and the Festivities Commission. Forslund suggested a first aid station and a playground supervisor would be a good idea in the future. Forslund suggested Planning Commission members be furnished with Section 40 and other relevant portions of the Code Book. Forslund questioned the status of wetlands in- vestigation. Nelson adivsed he is investigating mapping tools for the City. Staff was directed to get additional information from Ramsey County, Rice Creek Watershed, etc., as well as look at model ordinances, to get to Planning Commission for the Aug. 8 Comprehensive Plan meeting. Rowley's Report: She suggested another, less dangerous type of dunk tank be used for festivities in the future. D. LAUNCHING PAD RELEASE OF ESCROW FUNDS (Continued) OMEGA MANAGEMENT 6. OFFICERS REPORTS A. COUNCILMEMBERS MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 4 July 23, 1979 Rowley made the motion, seconded by Hodges that a letter be drafted to the Mounds View Jaycees from the Council thanking them for time and efforts put in on the Lakeside Park Pavillion. Without their help, it would have been much more costly. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley questioned the School providing space instead of money to the Youth Service Board. Hodges indicated the Board had previously been paying rent, so the space provided by the School will represent a savings to them. Hodges Report: He thanked the City Administrator for implementing the information box for Council members which he suggested at the last meeting. Ziebarth's Report: He advised there will be no Park Recreation Commission meeting this month. Instead, citizens are invited to the Ramsey County Fair. Mayor's Report: The Mayor advised Councilmembers of two upcoming meetings: 1) July 25 for as many Councilmembers as possible with the Planning Commission Chairperson in the Administrator's office, and 2) a Metro Municipalities Seminar on July 30, 1979. The Mayor asked the status of: 1) the stop sign at Sherwood Sunnyside Ave. Nelson advised that signs will be installed as soon as possible. 2) if any applicants had come forward for the ex officio position for Planning Commission. Nelson stated there were none as yet. 3) if the City had a statement regarding the Highway 10 relocation. Nelson stated there will be a draft prepared tor the next agenda session. 4) Re: sign installation request from Compassionate Christian Center -the Mayor feels signs on private property should be their responsibility. He directed Staf:_ ..o check on the signs for Hillview. Forslund stated church members should be encouraged to use the nearby triangle of land for a parking lot, rather than parking in the street. A. COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS (Continues) C. MAYOR "S REPORT MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 5 7) Re: request from neighboring residents about the race track Nelson stated he believed Anderson had done some study of the problem. Residents will be in the next agenda session; Nelson will have information by then. Nelson handed out, for Council review and comment, the bonded debt study recently done. He indicated Chenoweth might be willing to attend an agenda session. Nelson stated Springstead Assoc. might be of interest re: tax increment financing. Councilmembers might be interested in reviewing. Re: Disbursements License Renewals Could not be placed on the agenda due to a computer problem. Forslund made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve the bills for payment, including contractors' licenses. 5 ayes 0 nays Nelson handed out material from Dr. Machmeier which generally advised continuing the storm sewer cleaning. Nelson stated he had received a memo from Decheine that streets had been swept. Contractors doing seal coating will sweep after they finish. He stated next week storm sewer cleaning will start between Ardan Ave. Ardan Park. Last week 9,000,000 gallons of water were pumped. Nelson stated that New Brighton has inquired as to the City's interest in cable TV. Council members requested he obtain more details. Re: Receptionist /Switchboard Operator -the need to fill this position is becoming greater and will add to overall office efficiency. The telephone system was also discussed. Staff was requested to check out how the code -a -phone works. Forslund made the motion, seconded by Hodges, to authorize the Administrator to hire a person to fill the receptionist /switchboard operator position at a starting salary not Lo exceed $4.00 per hour and $4.25 after 6 months. Also, the telephone system should be implemented as was originally planned. 5 ayes 0 nays Regular Meeting July 23, 1979 C. MAYOR'S REPORT (Continued) B. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT MOINDS VIEW CITY COLNCIL Page 6 Salary Adjustments: Nelson stated that the previous Council had establish salaries to be consistent with the 7Z guidelines established by the President. The previous Council, however, did not expend the full 7%, rather they set aside 3% to be used to adjust salaries after the Police contract was settled. The Police settled early winter. According to the records Nelson read thru should be an adjustment of 2.1% for all non -union employees. Furthermore, that according to Resolution 948, which set salaries for 1979, the Administrator was to report to Council on whether a compensation study should be conducted. Based on that information Nelson recommended only adjusting the two Police Sargeant's position by the 2.1% increase, report to the Council concerning the study before the 1980 Budget is adopted, and carry over the balances of the adjustment funds into 1980 for adjustment. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley to grant the 2.1% adjustment tc cover those individuals listed on Resolution 948, excluding Administrator Achen, Secretary M elhouse and Sr. Acct. Clerk M yers. (Motion withdrawn) Amendment: Made my, M cCarty, seconded by Forslund, that an increase of 2.1 bringing the increase up to 7 be given to Police Sargeants Hagen Smith. (Admendment withdrawn) McCarty made the motion, seconded by Forslund, that an adjustment of 2.1% increase be allocated to the Police Department for the two positions of Police Sargeant, retroactive to January 1, 1979. 3 ayes (Nay votes: Ziebarth 2 nays Rowley) Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley, that the Council appropriate sufficient money from the end of year fund balance into the 1980 budget for the 2.1% adjustment for all non -union personnel excluded by the above motion. These adjustments should be based on a compensation study to be done primarily in- house, by the appropriate staff. Further that we should set aside in the 1980 budget some amount, to be determined in the future, to pay for some minimal outside input into the process for the final conclusions. 5 ayes 0 nays 'tegular Meeting July 23, 1979 B. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (continued) MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCL Regular Meeting Page 7 July 23, 1979 Levy Base Adjustment: Nelson stated that un- B. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S controllable costs are causing all cities REPORT (Continued) revenue concerns. Cities can appeal to the Levy Review Board for adjustment of their tax base. Staff feels it is a reasonable action to apply for this adjustment since the City qualifies. It was emphasized to the Council that this is not raising taxes; nor is the City in financial trouble. The budget would be prepared without the adjustment and would allow the Council to determine if it will be used. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Hodges that the City apply for the levy base adjustments. 4 ayes 1 nay (Nay vote: McCarty, because he was uncomfortable making something that permanent without having the budget for 1980 completed.) Amendment: Made by McCarty, seconded by Forslund that use of money generated by the proposed increa3e in the tax levy limit base for fiscal year 1980 should be instigated under statutes 275.58 only, which provides for a referendum. (Aye vote: McCarty) 1 aye (Nay votes: Forslund, Ziebarth, 4 nays Rowley, and Hodges) Rowley stated she offers this motion because she wants to make it clear that it is not her intention that is be used just because it's there. Amendment: Made by Rowely, seconded by Ziebarth, that staff prepares the budget without use of this levy base adjustment and that Council determines, at that point, if it is going to be necessary to use it for any reason. 4 ayes (Nay vote: McCarty) 1 nay Ziebarth made the motion seconded by Rowley to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 a.m. 5 ayes Respectfully submitted, JeffVe Nelson City Administrator Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1979 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Roll Call 2. Adoption of Minutes 3. Persons to be heard- petitions or complaints 4. Consent Agenda 5. Planning Items: A. Brian Amundsen Minor Subdivision B. Larry Cramblit Development Controls C. Independent School District #621 CIP D. Launching Pad Release of Escrow Funds E. Bowman Variance 6. Officers Reports: A. Councilmembers B. City Administrator C. Mayor 7. Adjournment AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA July a, 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. Silver Lake Road Additional Soil Boring Resolution No. 997 ITEM B. Highway 10 and Pleasant View Drive signalization Resolution No. 998 ITEM C. County Five -Year Program Resolution Nos. 999 and 1000