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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1979/11/13PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNELOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM on November 13, 1979 by the Mayor. Members Present: Mayor McCarty, Council- 2. ROLL CALL members Forslund, Hodges, Rowley, Ziebarth Members Absent: None Also Present: City Attorney Meyers, Finance Director Brager (arrived at 9 PM), and Building Zoning Official Rose Mayor McCarty moved, seconded by Ziebarth, to swear in Connie Langager as a temporary Deputy Clerk for this meeting, due to the absence (illness) of Administrator Nelson. Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 5 ayes O nays Langager was sworn in as temporary Deputy Clerk by City Attorney Meyers. McCarty moved, seconded by Rowley, to table 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES the minutes of 11/5/79 and 11/8/79 to be handled together as they are related to the same subject. 5 ayes O nays Hodges moved, seconded by Rowley, to approve the minutes of 10/22/79, as corrected. 5 ayes O nays Forslund moved, seconded by Rowley, to 4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT approve the Consent Agenda. AGENDA (See attached) 5 ayes O nays Council moved to go to item 7,c of the agenda first. 1. CALL TO ORDER Appointment of temporary Deputy Clerk /Administrator MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 2 The applicant, Sahara Investment Co., requests to combine four lots- -2711, 2721, 2731 and 2741 Hwy. 10 -into one and to con struct a 20,000'sq. ft. office /bank building. (Details of this proposal may be found in the Summary prepared by Staff under Case #36-79.) The applicant requests conceptual approval of the Site Plan and a directive to complete final plans and specs. A development agree- ment would then be drawn up, reviewed by Council for approval, and a building permit would ultimately be issued. Representing Sahara Investment Co. were Mr. Steve Winnick, Attorney; Duane Sorenson, Pres. of First State Bank of New Brighton; and Mike Wood, V.P. of Urban Scope. Also present was Jim Christensen of Midwest Planning. Mr. Christensen gave some of the details of his traffic study report, as well as a similar report drawn up by Jack Anderson Associates. A 157. increase in traffic volume is predicted with this proposed development, with a maximum of 60% increase on Hillview Rd. The majority of the traffic will be coming from the traffic stream to the bank, and back to the traffic stream, accounting for the 60% possibility. Robert Glazer, 2625 Hillview Rd., felt more of the neighboring residents should have been notified, beyond the 300 ft. which is required. He was concerned about the traffic impact on Hillview Rd. created by people using Hillview, going between the bank and shopping center. He requested Council to have a hearing, with the public notified so they may air their concerns. He was also concerned because the bank will be a drive -up facility, just as the previously proposed Burger Tower was. Richard Hedin, 8041 Long Lake Rd., was concerned that the drainage ditch might not be able to handle the runoff caused by the large amount of paved area around the bank. Rose explained the ditch proposed by the applicant meets the criteria of Resolution #983 and the Rice Creek Watershed. Wood stated the proposed ponding would be: 4 ft. deep at maximum, located in the front of the building, grassy in the summer, and not unsightly. 7c Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS- OFFICE BLDG. CONCEPT, SAHARA INVESTMENT CO. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 3 Sharon McCarthy, 7760 Long Lake Rd., asked what would happen with the holding ponds should Hwy. 10 be upgraded? Wood replied that in such a case, the proposed site would be required for an interchange. She was also concerned F*ith the amount of parking spaces -would like to see more buffer. Don Neis, 8340 Red Oak Drive, was concerned about the possibility of the rental apace going unoccupied, as other buildings in the area are. He was also concerned about the traffic increase caused by customers of the other tenants. Winnick assured that the tenants would be of a high quality, i.e., lawyers, realtors, accountants, etc., and traffic should be minimal. Councilmembera agreed the proposed development would be an asset to the community, but that the major issue is traffic control. Resolution #1046 was read to those present. Ziebarth moved, seconded by Hodges, to adopt Resolution #1046 giving conceptual approval of site plan approval for an office building with a detached banking facility proposed by Sahara Investment Co. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. Neil Loeding, 5046 Longview Drive, presented a petition from 36 concerned citizens (see attached), plus a check in the amount of $1,000 addressed to Dr. Machmeier. These citizens feel this is a way of repairing damage they feel was done to Machmeier's reputation by raising the money to pay for the bill. McCarty moved, seconded by Forslund, that the City honor this commitment and, with City funds, pay Machmeier the $1,000. 2 ayes 3 nays (Nay votes: Rowley, Ziebarth, Hodges. Reasons: Rowley felt the City's obligation was fulfilled with the $200 payment which was authorized by Council. Therefore, the City has no further obligation since Machmeier failed to state what his intentions were. Ziebarth felt the City should hold off paying Machmeier until the matter is discussed with him and the issue is resolved.) Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 7c. SAHARA INVESTMENT CO. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont'd) 5. RESIDENTS REQUESTS COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 4 The Council reviewed the various communications that occurred with Machmeier in an effort to determine how the misunderstanding took place. A discussion took place regarding the amount of benefit received as a result of Machmeier's report. Mayor McCarty stated that a verbal directive from Machmeier had prompted the City to reverse the storm sewer cleaning procedures. Bill Doty felt the implementation of recommendations found in Machmeier's report represents a commitment for the City to pay him. Roger Baumgartner, 7535 Knollwood Dr., con- tributed 9 copies of Machmeier's report, and recommended the citizens should read the report and make up their own minds. McCarty called for the question, seconded by Forslund. 5 ayes O nays McCarty moved, seconded by Ziebarth, to deny the bill. 2 ayes 3 nays (Nay votes: McCarty, Forslund, Rowley) Rowley moved, seconded by Ziebarth, to table the matter, directing Staff to contact Machmeier, inviting him to attend the next agenda meeting or if this is impossible, a Council meeting or agenda session, at his earliest convenience. The present City Administrator, as well as Mr. Anderson, who was acting Administrator at the time, should be present at the meeting, so we can resolve the issue. 5 ayes O nays Ziebarth moved to amend the motion, seconded by McCarty, to include a determination by the Public Works Dept. as to how much they have used Machmeier's information. 5 ayes O nays Mrs. Linnell, 5205 Sunnyside Rd., asked if the City might have to pay Machmeier for coming out as requested. Rowley stated that Machmeier had indicated in his communications his willing nese to come out and discuss the issue. Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 RESIDENTS REQUESTS COMMENTS (Continued) Machmeier payment MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 5 November 13, 1979 McCarty stated, for the record, that he had accepted the $1000 check and intends to hold it until Council determines its course of action (approximately two weeks). Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. Rose read the revised Ordinance #293 re: Yard Requirements: "a. Where adjacent structures within the same block have front yard setbacks different from those required, the front yard setback shall be within the range of the setbacks of the adjacent structures. If there is only one adjacent structure, the front yard setback shall be within the range of the required setback of 30 feet and the setback of the adjacent structure. In no case shall the front yard be less than 30 feet." Ziebarth moved, seconded by Hodges, to adopt Ordinance 293, 40.05 Subd. C(a) with the addition of the phrase: "the City Council of the City of Mounds View ordains the Ordinance 293 to be the amended ordinance of the City of Mounds View of the zoning ordinance 40.05, Subdivision C(a)." 5 ayes 0 nays CLOSE OPEN AGAIN Finance Director Brager gave a presentation outlining the financial reasons for a recommended utility rate increase. The two options for water rates were: 1) to retain the $6.00 minimum water rate, or 2) discard the minimum rate with a charge of 550 per 1,000 gallons, as requested by senior citizens. Sewer rates would increase from $16 per R.S.C. to $18 per R.E.C. The added income could be used to pay for emergency situations, or would provide surplus cash to the City. Ziebarth moved, seconded by Rowley to adopt Resolution 1049 presenting the increased utility rates as of January 1, 1980. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor McCarty commended Brager for a jc:i well done. The Mayor closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting. 7a. PUBLIC HEARING, CODE REVISION 40.05, SUBD. C(a) -ORD. #293 PUBLIC HEARING RE: UTILITIES RATE INCREASE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 6 Rose reported that he had contacted Realty Man and Mrs. Hanson regarding their interest in extension of water service along the west side of Silver Lake Rd. between County Rd. I and Hwy. 10. Realty Man is interested in knowing what the costs would be and who would pay. Staff advised them it is impossible to say without a feasibility study. Hanson asked if she could put a double dwelling on her property since she has a sub- standard 83' frontage lot. The neighboring lost contain apartments to the north 3 single family dwelling lots, and 2 double dwelling lots to the south. Rose explained this would require a change in zoning from R -1 to R -2 and the mini- mum frontage for R -2 is 100'. Attorney Meyers stated that rezoning should go through Planning Commission procedures. Rose stated that, in either case, it requires water service to develop and that zoning was not the question at this time. The petition regarding this water service extension was received October 12, 1979, from 48% of the affected property owners, but does not contain signatures of the Hansons or Zuidemas. Rose explained that the City is currently under a development agreement with George Karlen regarding two duplex lots, with the City holding $2,000 cash escrow. Karlen agreed that any costs he may cause the City shouJ.d be taken from this $2,000 cash escrow. Rowley moved, seconded by Ziebarth, to direct Staff to have a feasibility study done by S.E.H. of the Silver Lake Rd. water service extension. 5 ayes 0 nays Karlen suggested the study might be drawn up as two alternates, one with and one without the service crossing County Road I. For the record, the expense of a feasibility study will be equally divided among benefitted parties. Attorney Meyers suggested an alternate plan might be minus the apartment property. Mr. Kremer owner of 2 lots on Silver Lake Road and .County Road I, wants to have sewer improve- ments installed and wanted to know the least expensive way of obtaining this service. Rose explained the pros and cons of a public vs. privately installe=d Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 7b. SILVER LAKE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 1979 -3 Kremer request for Improvements MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 7 improvement that may serve more than just the property that originally did the installation. McCarty directed Staff to request S.E.H. to brief Council on Project 1979 -3 at an agenda session. Mr. Kremer indicated he and his son as well as other property owners would like to attend this session. Rose reported he has received calls from residents wanting information about the status of the Halvorson proposal, i.e., Knollwood Rd. extension, etc. He recommended an informal work session for concerned residents, Halvorson representatives, and Staff. Given a week's notice, Staff would notify press and reserve City Hall for such a work session. Parks, Recreation Forestry Director Anderson outlined the procedure followed by the Mounds View Parks Recreation Commission in selecting a consultant to update the Comprehensive Parks and Open Space Plan. McCarty moved, seconded by Ziebarth, that Saunders Thalden be given conceptual approval for Staff to begin negotiating a formal contract not to exceed $15,000 for the specific planning services as outlined in their proposal dated November 5, 1979 and the Mounds View Parks Recreation Commission letter dated October 26, 1979. Mayor McCarty congratulated the Parks Recreation Commission for the good work they were performing. Rowley: No report 8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS /ADMINISTRATOR Ziebarth: No report 5 ayes 0 nays Forslund: No report Hodges: Stated he had received complaints about County Rd. I between Silver Lake Rd. and Spring Lake Rd. because of the sharp bend, narrowness, and heavy truck traffic. Hodges will request the County take a look at the road. McCarty: 1) Called attention to Resolution #1049 re: appointment of 7 members to the Mounds View Cable TV Commission. Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 Halvorson proposal 6. REPORT ON UPDATE OF PARKS OPEN SPACE PLAN MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Page 8' November 13, 1979 Forslund moved, seconded by Rowley, to adopt 8. REPORTS (Continued) Resolution #1049. 5 ayes O nays 2) McCarty moved, seconded by Forslund, to close City Hall offices at 4:3U PM on November 21. 5 ayes O nays 3) The Governor's Commission on Aging needs an appointment. Rowley suggested Mary Qualheim be contacted. 4) Requested $40 to attend the Mayor's conference. Ziebarth moved, seconded by Hodges, to take $40 from the Contingency Fund to pay for the Mayor's Conference. 5 ayes O nays 5) Passed information on to Brager re: conferences on neighborhood improvements. 6) Need to specify pay for election judges: McCarty moved, seconded by Forslund, to pay rates for judges on the upcoming charter election the same rate as previous elections: $35 per day for judges $45 per day for chairpersons 4 per hour for counters 6 per training session 5 ayes O nays 7) Pointed out that minutes of Council meetings should be on the Council Chambers table for the public. Brager assured this will be done. 8) Asked status of water tower repairs. Brager will check and get back to Council. 9) Asked if a Newsletter will be issued. Anderson replied that a Newsletter will be forthcoming (approximately Dec. 1) and will encourage residents to vote. Rowley suggested residents be reminded not to blow snow into the streets. Ziebarth suggested the Cable TV Commission be publicized, inviting more women to serve. Brager: 1) The sewer main break on Cty. Rd. 1 has been gravelled in and should be repaired and blacktopped. Funds would most likely come from a loan from the Sewer Utility Fund. TOO MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Page 9 Rowley moved, seconded by McCarty, to award the contract to United Asphalt, not to exceed $3,225 to repair County Rd. I. No report. 5 ayes 0 nays Staff was directed to draw up an appropriate resolution. Rowley requested a discussion at an agenda session detailing the procedures taken in the event of such a utility problem. 2) Preparation for upcoming election was discussed. Meyers cautioned that Staff should make sure procedures will be followed according to statutes, i.e., publishing election judges names,drawing up a formal ratifying resolution, etc. 3) Re: two promotions of Police personnel- Ziebarth moved, seconded by Forslund, to make two promotions for David Brick (11/1/79) and J. Silek (11/5/79) to positions of corporal, and recommend they be paid at the corporal rate for the entire month of November. 5 ayes 0 nays 4) Re:Council meeting scheduled for December 24: Ziebarth moved, seconded by Rowley, to cancel the Christmas Eve Council meeting. 5 ayes 0 nays Rowley directed Staff to check into what has been done in the past regarding keeping City Hall open on Christmas Eve day and New Year's Eve day, and how this would affect union employees, i.e., granting another day off. Regular Meeting November 13, 1979 8. REPORTS (Continued) 9. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Rowley moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hodges, at 11:55 PM. 11. ADJOURNMENT R pe tfulljrsubmitted, A G E N D A Regular Council Meeting Mounds View November 13, 1979 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR 6. Report on Update of Parks and Open Space Plan 7. Reports of Inspection and Zoning Official: a. Public Hearing 7:30 p.m. Code Revision 40.05 Sub C (a) (ordinance 293) b. Silver Lake Road Improvements c. Development Controls Office Building Concept Approval Sahara Investment Company 8. Reports of Councilmember /Administrator 9. Attorney's Report 10. Engineer's Report 11. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA November 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: Approve Resolution 1047, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. ITEM B: Approve licenses for: Quality First Builders Inc. General Contractor New G G Construction General Contractor New Universal Sign Company Sign Installation New Viking Home Improvement Company General Contractor New Palen /Kimball Company Mechanical New Don Zebro Cement License Renewal Superior Heating Air Conditioning, Inc. Heating Air Conditioning Renewal