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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/08/13PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 13, 1979 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 The Mounds View City Council was called to order CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 p.m., August 13, 1979, by the Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCarty, Councilmembers 1. ROLL CALL OF Forslund, Hodges, Rowley, Ziebarth OFFICIALS Members Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator Nelson, City Attorney Meyers, Building Zoning Official Rose The Mayor recommended the minutes be accepted as corrected. 5 ayes O nays Bob Hedlund, 8424 Sunnyside Rd., voiced an objection to the Hwy. 10 north relocation route. The Mayor requested these comments be held until the subject was discussed later in the agenda. The Mayor requested that Items B, C, E, and G be removed. Forslund requested Items E and I be removed. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve the Consent Agenda with B, C, E, G, and I removed. 5 ayes 0 nays Nelson explained that the City resolution B. Resolution #1002 was to satisfy the Bank's requirement (First authorizing fac- State Bank of New Brighton). The Council was simile signatures satisfied with the explanation. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth to approved Resolution #1002. 5 ayes O nays Nelson stated that the Park Director had found a grant which may enable the City to replace its warming house with a 100% grant. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve the H.C.R.S. grant application for funds for park Shelter buildings. 5 ayes O nays 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS REQUESTS 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (attached) C. H.C.R.S. grant approval for park shelter buildings This resolution deals with reapportioning special assessments for auditors number 1314, sewer, water, and street improvements 1973 -4. This lot split was approved 2/7/79. Forslund questioned if the legal description was correct; Staff will check into it. 0 MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 2 August 13, 1979 Forslund made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth to approve Resolution #1004, contingent upon Staff checking the accuracy of the legal description. 5 ayes 0 nays Note: Item G is on last page. This resolution deals with reapportioning special assessments for the Amundsen minor subdivision. Since the agreement was signed, Staff has been in contact with the applicant, who requests the assessments be spread over 16 years. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley to allow the 16 -year period for the assessment per the request of Mrs. Viola Amundsen. 5 ayes 0 nays Applicant has drawn up and submitted the final plat for approval. Before final plat can be filed, vacation of Mustang Rd. west of existing Mustang Lane and proposed Mustang Circle is requested. Applicant will install their own public improvements Short Elliott- Hendrickson will look into the matter. Ziebarth made the muLion, seconded by Hodges to grant approval for the Preliminary Plat for Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, of Mounds View Industrial Park #2. This authorizes Staff to draw up a development agreement to include: $110,000.00 for bond or escrow for public improvements, $5,000.00 for public improvement inspection services, and $8,418.22 for payment of Project 1978 -4 costs. It should include a grade plan, plans and specs, as builts, and letter of approval. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley made the amendment, seconded by Ziebarth, that the plans and specs should include any amendments as suggested by Short Elliott Hendrickson. 5 ayes 0 nays E. Resolution #1004 I. Resolution #1006 5. MOUNDS VIEW INDUST- RIAL PARK, PLAT #3 (CASE 16 -79) Hodges made the motion, seconded by Forslund to hold a public hearing September 10 at 7:40 PL for the vacation of Mustang Rd. west of existing Mustang Lane and proposed Mustang Circle. 5 ayes 0 nays MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 3 August 13, 1979 Application was tabled at 7/23/79 meeting so Council could formulate a tine -line as to when they could address the issue of how this develop- ment will fit into the Comp. Plan for land use. Rose stated the plan for Dist. 2 was never officially adopted in any form. Council advised that developers may go through the application process, but while the Comp. Plan for land use is being updated, there is the possibility of a moratorium on development in certain areas. Applicant should be aware that, at one time, this area was selected for drainage for the City for Dist. 2 and whether they will ever use it or not is the problem for the City. No action is required until a signal comes from the applicant. Rowley requested Staff to have information on wetlands before the next agenda session. Citizens were asked to fill outthe "Citizen 7. HIGHWAY 10 UPDATE Comment" sheets, which are attached. Citizens with verbal comments were: R. Hedlund, 8424 Sunnyside Karl Sharon Croon, 8475 Eastwood Drive John Dies, 8280 Greenwood Sandra Ferris, Blaine Jack Berquist, 8370 Sunnyside Bob Hurley, 8315 Sunnyside Peg Mouutia, 8237 Redoak Drive Cindy Wenum, 8028 Redoak Drive A summary of comments is: Citizens are opposed to the north Hwy. 10 relocation route because of pollution -noise and environmental, resulting depreciation of homes, and Hwy. 10 becoming a main thoroughfare to the airport. Hedlund stated MnDOT advised him the City had not cooperated with them in holding neighborhood meetings. Nelson stated this was not true. MnDOT also stated they would make a decision by the first of Sept. These citizens feel they have not been adequately informed. 6. LARRY CRAMBLIT MOTEL- -2160 SERVICE DRIVE (approx.) MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 4 Mountin suggested Council set up informational meetings for people to the north and those on the south side, in order that MnDOT can provide an overview of Hwy. 10 as it fits into a major U.S. highway system. Ferris stated that businesses along Hwy. 10 were against the relocation. She stated MnDOT only has 3 proposals and E.I.S. favors relocation. Hedlund suggested Council ask MnDOT for a 6 month moratorium in order to inform citizens. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by McCarty to direct Staff to draw up a resolution requesting MnDOT for a 6 -month moratorium to provide time for informational meetings with them for the citizens of Mounds View. 5 ayes 0 nays Ziebarth: 1) Lade a public apology to the Planning Commission for coming Aug. 9 for an Aug. 8 meeting. 2) Asked about the possibility of another postal outlet. 3) Gave belated thanks for the Festivities Committee to the Park &l:ec. Dept., Maintenance personnel, Staff, newsletter, and the community. Forslund: 1) Pointed out some citizens were no'L aware a permit is required to use the City park, and its sometimes not left clean. Suggested an article in the newsletter could remind citizens. Stated she feels the dumpster is not large enough. 2) Pointed out the metal doors o f rho firep1 r' in the park are rusting; perhaps C.E.T.A. kids could work on it. 3) Asked what happened to the $100 Jaycees donation for a bonfire ring for the park. Nelson stated an inner ring is downstairs at City Hall. 4) Pointed out there never was a review on reapportionment. Nelson stated there was a need for a review of this type- -Staff will present first and then Comstock -Davis will present. Rowley: 1) Suggested agenda sessions be earlier. August 20 meeting will be at 5:00 PM. 2) Re: District 621 C.I.P. Plan- -Staff is directed to send a e le te asking what schools will be closed and explaining the impact on the community as the reason for the request. 3) Re: Lakeside Park Rowley asked direction whether to pursue sale of the park to the County, or if the City should keep it and perhaps employ a 'user fee' to help with expenses. Council preferred the latter action; however, the title should be cleared from Playground, Inc. Re;ulnr Meeting :.usut,L 1:3, 1979 Fi. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 5 August 13, 1979 Hodges: No report. 5 1) Re: Storm sewer cleaning /Ardan Ave.: Cleaning the lines is priority #1, then cleaning the ditch, and then check valves. Rowley questioned the accuracy of the work records. Nelson stated there is no record of part -time or C.E.T.A. employees and the records do not accurately reflect the amount of work being done. 2) Stated his feeling the Council needs goals and policies to obtain them. Asked Council members to prepare lists of their needs and needs of the community for the next agenda session. 3) Asked Council their feelings re: the ex official Planning Commission position. Forslund liked the idea because they could be familiarized before a vacancy occurs. Rowley had a problem with it because the ex official member would automatically expect to fill the first vacancy, even though other qualifications may be more desirable. Suggested the term should expire every Dec. 31. Nelson agreed. Hodges felt it a good idea because they gained experience. Ziebarth thought it would be awkward if the ex official member is not the most qualified at the time of a vacancy. The Mayor felt the position should remain as is, and he, in making the appoint ment, would deal with an awkward situation if it should occur. Meyers stater some cities have alternate commission member.. Rowiey made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth that the Mayor should write up a description for the position of ex official member of Planning Commission, encompassing the topics discussed at this meeting. Notification should be published in the newspaper. (Nay vote: the Mayor) 4 ayes 1 nay 1) Need Council approval for settlement of $6,750 in the Laxman Sundee civil rights case, the check to be issued at direction of City Attorney. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Hodges to authorize issuance of a check for $6,750.00 in disposition of Laxman Sundee vs. the City. Future direction will be given by the City Attorney as to the names to appear on said check; the money will he transferred from the Contingency Fund. 5 ayes 0 nays 11. MAYOR'S REPORT 9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 6 2) City Hall case: Kenneth Walajarve payment to the City of $23,000 -If accepted, the City would release with the agreement not to sue. McCarty made the motion, seconded by Hodges that we accept the settlement and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the release. 3) City levied an assessment on Northcrest property. The 30 -day appeal time has elapsed and they have waived their appeal. 4) James Refrigeration case: they were sueing us, but have dismissed the case With prejudice and on the merits" without any charges. 10. ADMINISTRATOR'S 1) Handed out City newsletter REPORTS 2) Karlen construction appeal: 5 ayes 0 nays McCarty made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth that Staff be authorized to re- compute the SDM charge on the Karlen conscrucLiou project and any overage to this date should be referred. 5 ayes 0 nays 3) Passed out material re: a complaint of unfair treatment on a Dutch Elm case. 4) Asked Councilmembers to consider attending a League of Cities Conference in November. 5) Re: Charter Commission document Councilmembers should read the completed draft and respond. Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Rowley 12. ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 1:00 AM. ITEM G: Approve the execution of the contract with Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. for the up- date of the City Comprehensive Plan totalling $12,500.00. Respectfully submitted, Regular Meeting August 13, 1979 L Jeff �1'e1 on City Administrator .AE A G E N D A Regular Council Meeting Mounds View August 13, 1979 7:30 p.m. 1. Roll Call of Officials 2. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 23, 1979 3. Citizens comments and requests: CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING, PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES. 4. Approval of consent agenda: a. Resolution #1003 authorizing contingency fund transfer for Silver View Park appraisal. b. Resolution #1002 authorizing fascimile signatures. c. H.C.R.S. grant approval for park shelter buildings. d. Release of Launching Pad escrow funds of $500. e. Resolution #1004 reapportioning special assessments for auditors number 1314, sewer, water, and street improvement 1973 -4. f. M.H.F.A. rehabilitation grant program contracts. Resolution 05 h. on r��v;: approving the Amundsen Minor Subdivision. i. Resolution #1006 reapportioning special assessments for the Amundsen Minor Subdivision. j. Licenses for approval. k. Bills for payment. 1. July, 1979 activity reports. 5. Mounds View Industrial Park Plat #3 6. Larry Cramblit Motel (procedure for development controls) 7. Highway #10 update 8. Councilmembers Report 9. City Attorney Reports Agenda 10. Administrator's Reports 11. Mayor's Report 12. Adjournment -2- August 12, 1079 CONSENT AGENDA August 13, 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 #1003 authorizing the transfer of contingency funds the Park Recreation Department for appraisal of Silverview Park land. ITEM B: Adopt Resolution #1002 authorizing the use of facsimile signatures for the First State Bank of New Brighton. ITEM C: Authorize the Mayor and Parks, Recreation Forestry Director Anderson to submit a grant of $539,175.00 to H.C.R.S. for the construction of seven park shelter buildings with no matching funds required from the City, ITEM D: Authorize the release of $500.00 from the Launching Pad escrow fund and acknowledgment of the completion of the screened fence and curbing as directed by the City Council. ITEM E: Adopt Resolution #1004 reapportioning of special assessments for the following: 1. Auditors number 1314, sewer water and street improvement 1973 -4. ITEM F: Authorize the Mayor to execute the M.H.F.A. Rehabilitation Grant Program Contracts. ITEM G: Approve the execution of the contract with Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. for the update of the City Comprehensive Plan Totalling $12,500.00. ITEM H: Adopt Resolution #1005 approving the Amundsen Minor Subdivision request. ITEM I: Adopt Resolution #1006 reapportioning of special assessments for the following: 1. The west 128 feet of the following: Except the south 85 feet of lot 50, all of lot 49, Knollwood Park Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Consent Agenda ITEM J: Approve the following licenses: CONTRACTORS LICENSES EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1980 Robb Gass Construction, Inc. General New Big Bear Construction General New Ideal Heating Air Conditioning, Inc. Heating Air Conditioning Renewal Twin City Gas Heat Heating Air Conditioning New Berghorst Plumbing Heating Heating Plumbing Renewal Crete -Wood Construction, Inc. Masonry Renewal Ray Perron Excavating Sewer Water Exc. Renewal Hayes Contractors, Inc. Sewer Water Exc. New -2- August 13, 1979 Pool Installation Experts, Inc. Swimming Pools New Minnesota Package Products Swimming Pools Renewal RESTAURANT sin -Sale Angie's Pizza House ITEM K: Approve the August 13, 1979 bills for payment: Expenditures 29,378.15, payroll account $13,284.38. ITEM L: Accept the July, 1979 activity reports from the Police, Nuisance Abatement, and Fire Departments.