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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/08/27PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 27, 1979 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 The Mounds View City Council was called to order 1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 PM, August 27, 1979, by the Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCarty, Councilmembers 2. ROLL CALL OF OFFICIALS Forslund, Hodges, Rowley, Ziebarth Members Absent: None Also Present: City Administrator Nelson, City Attorney Meyers, Building Zoning Official Rose Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by McCarty, to delay approval of the minutes of August 13 until the next Council meeting. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley made the motion, seconded by Forslund, that other Councilmembers that may have corrections to the August 13 minutes should turn them in before noon August 28, 1979. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley requested Staff to have the corrected minutes handed out at the next agenda session. Roger Baumgartner, 7585 Knollwood Dr., referred 4. RESIDENTS REQUESTS to a report from Dr. Machmeier containing his COMMENTS FROM THE l -n of the drainage problem on Ardan Ave. FLOOR Baumgartner questioned if Nachmei�r was qualified to do a study of this type, if he had been directed to do this by Council, and was he paid? Mayor McCarty explained he believed Machmeier was qualified, had been asked by Council to prepare the report, and had not submitted a bill for it. If Machmeier does submit a bill, it would be Council's perogative to pay it or not. Neil Lo 50. Lungview Drive, stated it was his impression that Machmeier was an honest engineer who had stated his intentions and pointed out his limitations in his report. Dennis Olson, 7660 N.E. Edgewood Dr., Apt. 2, was a spokesman for a number of tenants and former tenants at 7660 N.E. Edgewood Drive. Others havin,, verbal comments were: Bill Miller (former tenant), 7 1-'sr Ave. N.W., New Brighton, and Fred Randall (former tenant). Tney y ciated out a number of 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 2 August 27, 1979 problems, i.e., construction leaks, lack of heat when needed, water temperature problems, worn carpeting, exposed carpet nails, and many promises made to the tenants and not honored. Tenants feel they are being unfairly treated and several have been evicted for no apparent reason. Attorney Meyers explained the housing code ordinance, that the Building Official has the authority to take the complaints and file them with the City. The Building Zoning Official can inspect for violations. The owner will have time to bring them up to code and if he fails, he may be pro- secuted. Rose indicated he would contact Olson to inspect within two days. Forslund: Requested that Planning Commission agendas and general information be placed outside the Council Chambers so public can be aware of what is discussed. Council agreed. Rose will inform Chairperson Haake. Rowley: No report Hodges:1)Noted that the Jerry Lewis M.D. telethon local activity, sponsored by the Lions, will take place at Moundsview Square this weekend. 2) He asked about Council goals prepared by Council members. Nelson explained he will take them and consolidate with others. Ziebarth: re: the possibility of another Post Office outlet -a citizen contacted him that she had been trying to do the same thing for about two years. She suggested we check with Our Own Hardware owner, who had expressed interest at one time. Staff is in process of putting information together. McCarty: Read what he intends to put in the New Brighton Bulletin as a request for ex official member of Planning Commission. Council agreed. Nelson: Defferred his report until later because of the large number of people present, waiting for other issues on the agenda. Rose explained that this development agreement contains a legal description, final plat, drainage plan, plans and specs for public improvements, and as builts for public improvements, as well as $150,000.00 letter of credit. Rose outlined other conditions o: the development agreement to which till developers agree. Rice Creek Watershed has g_ en tenative approval of the development. 5. REPORTS a. COUNCIL c. MAYOR b. ADMINISTRATOR 6. REPORTS OF BUILDING/ ZONING OFFICIAL a. Resolution 1013, Execution of Dev. Agreement 79 -29, MV Ind. Park, Plat 3 MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page .3 This includes $5,000 for inspection services and $150,000.00 letter of credit. Developers have requested to be assessed $8,500 for the Improve- ment Study. Developers will sign a contract for this assessment. City will add this amount on the bond issue. If the City goes out for a bond sale, it would be collected on a direct assessment over the next 5 years at 8% interest beginning in January 1980. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve Resolution 1013, Execution of Develop- ment Agreement 79 -29 Mounds View Industrial Park, Plat #3. 5 ayes 0 nays Ziebarth made the motion, seconded by Hodges, to adopt Resolution 1014, Special Assessment for 78 -4 on Mounds View Industrial Park, Plat #3. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley proposed that, in accordance with the recent Charter Commission proposal, the resolutions be read to the audience. Resolutions 1013, 1014 and 1015 were read to the audience. Hodges made the motion, seconded by Forslund, to adopt Resolution 1015, Final Plat Approval, Mounds View Industrial Park Plat #3. 5 ayes 0 nays Resolution 1016 was read to the audience. The main isFue was timitig of Lite request for delay. Verbal comments were made by the following: R. Hedlund -felt the public should be informed. Stated that MnDOT had not advertised the 6/13/79 meeting. Suggested the MnDOT delay be 6 months. K. Kroon, 8475 Eastwood Dr., stated concern for noise potential if Hwy 10 is relocated. Stated local merchants would be hurt by relocation. R. Woodgate, 8454 Sunnyside Rd., felt MnDOT is not being cooperative and lack direction. P. Fauchald, 8270 Red Oak Dr., asked that the request for delay be after information is provided. Requested Council to address the Highway 10 spur when corresponding with MnDOT. Regular Meeting August 27, 1979 6b. Resolution 1014, Special Assessment for 78 -4, MV Industrial Park, Plat #3 6c. Resolution 1015, Final Plat Approval for MV Industrial Park Plat f3. 5d. Resolution 1016, Highway 10. MOUND'S, VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 4 August 27, 1979 J. Sikorski, 8340 Sunnyside Rd., wanted Council to establish their authority to prevent MnDOT from bulldozing their wishes. Mayor informed him of Robinsonb (MnDOT)statement that they needed resolutions from the cities involved and if they differed, negoations would be necessary. Rachel Bardwell, 2932 Cty. Rd. J, stated the traffic had increased on Cty. Rd. J from 9,000 to 11,000 this year, and is very offensive. J. Nelson, 8303 Red Oak Dr., commented that, at a previous informational meeting, a MnDOT rep. had stated, off the record, that public petitions didn't mean anything they'd rather see inputs from City Council, churches and schools. Mayor suggested it be brought up at their next School Board meeting. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve Resolution 1016 with the following changes: 1. 7th paragraph should read: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thaL the Council of the City of Mounds View officially requests that MnDOT delay making its Alternate Choice for 45 days after the information has been received and filed by the City of Mounds View. 2, Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 below should read "No- Build, Upgraded, and Relocated Alternates 3. Last paragraph should read: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that MnDOT hold informational _.__rings during the 45 -day period. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion was made the Ziebarth, seconded by Rowley to approve the Consent Agenda with removal of Items A, G and H. 5 ayes 0 nays Rose explained the property is located at Red Oak and Fairchild. Both lots have minimum frontage and square footage requirements. Buildings meet minimum setback requirements. Services are avail- able and stubbed. Rear lot line is in alignment with other existing rear lot lines. Storm sewer is inadequate for three -year storm at full develop .aen*_, RP.t Oak's street easement is 25', although the County requires 33' for plats. 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minor Subdivision for Robt. Lunde, 8444 Red Oak Dr. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 5 August 27, 1979 Forslund made the motion, seconded by McCarty to adopt Resolution 1007, Minor Subdivision for Robert Lunde, 8444 Red Odic Drive. This is requested by Staff for dictating equip- ment and a filing cabinet for personnel records. McCarty made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve Resolution 1017 authorizing transfer of funds from Contingency to Acct. 100 120 -4703. $375.00 is requested by Park Recreation Dept. to complete development of Oakwood Tot Lot. This additional money is needed due to price increases of equipment from time of budget to time of purchase. McCarty made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to approve Resolution 1018 authorizing transfer of funds from Contingency to Acct. 100 350 -4703. Dan Boxrud of Short Elliott- Hendrickson, Inc. informed Council of outcome of recent soil boarings for Project 79 -1. S -E -H had based their proposal on verbal information from the County. Soil boarings, however, indicate the soil is in$ufficient for utility lines. They feel utilities can still be provided but a revised feasibility report is recommended. Mayor suggested the matter be taken under advisement. Attorney Meyers recommended the residents in the affected area be informed of the status of utilities. Staff was directed to write a letter to these residents and invite them to the next agenda session. Meyers: No report 5 ayes O nays 5 ayes O nays 5 ayes O nays Nelson explained the City has $94,056 of anti- cipated revenue sharing funds for 1980. There are also $30,345 of unencumbered funds available from the previous year, resulting in $124,401. The Mayor rlosed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing. g. Resolution 1017 authorizing transfer of funds from Contin- gency to 100 120 -4703 h. Resolution 1018 authorizing transfer a' of funds from Contin- gency to 100 350 4703., 8. ENGINEER REPORT 7. ATTORNEY REPORT 9. HEARINGS a. Revenue Sharing MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 6 August 27, 1979 Citizens were asked to comment as to how these r aNOunds might be used. No comment was heard. Nelson explained that in the past, the City has used these funds for capital items. Notation will be made in the New Brighton Bulletin that inputs are solicited from the public as to the revenue sharing up to Sept. 24. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing and reopened the regular meeting. Nelson notified Council he had received a call from Geo. Halverson asking to appear at the Sept. 10 Council meeting. Nelson read a letter from Pinewood PTO requesting a flashing traffic light for crosswalk at Quincy St. He stated that request had been sent to Police and Public Works Depts. Ziebarth directed Staff to contact the school district. Nelson explained that New Brighton has asked if Mounds View is interested in iiivesLlgatiug a cable TV franchise. Could possibly issue a joint power franchise from the district. It could be a boost for dissemination of public information. Forslund made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to adopt Resolution 1020 to establish an advisory body to investigate cable TV. 5 ayes 0 nays This item will be in the New Brighton Bulletin. Nelson pointed out we need authorization for representation by Metropolitan Area Management Association in joint negotiations for a contract beginning January 1980. McCarty made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to authorize M.A.M.A. 49 negotiating committee to negotiate for Mounds View. 5 ayes 0 nays 5. REPORTS b. Administrator NOUNS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular L.eeting Page 7 August 27, 1979 Ziebarth expressed concern that the City's interests are placed in the agency's hands. Nelson stated that M.A.M.A is a leader in the field in the United States. Some cities have gone on their own and have returned to M.A.M.A. Rowley made the motion, seconded by Ziebarth, to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 PM. 5 ayes 0 nays Respectfully submitted, a Jef(ff/ Nelson City Administrator CONSENT AGENDA August 27, 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: Approval of Minor Subdivision for Robert Lunde 8444 Red Oak Drive. Case 31 -79. Res. 1007 ITEM B: Authorize Refund Building Permit Tom Hanson, Estate Administrator Res. 1008 ITEM C: Authorize SDM Refund to Glenn Karlin. Res. 1009 ITEM D: Adopt Resolution 1010, for Authorization to Transfer Escrow Funds into General Fund. ITEM E: Adopt Resolution 1011, for Reappointment Lot Division #54981. ITEM F; Adopt Resolution 1012, Release of $2,500 for Escrow Dev. Agreement 77 -9. ITEM G: Adopt Resolution 1017, Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from Contingency to Account 100 -120 -4703. ITEM H: Adopt Resolution 1018, Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from Contingency Account to 100 350 -4703. ITEM 1: Adopt Resolution 1019, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds.