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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981/02/09CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW February 9, 1981 7:30 p.m. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Forslund, Blanchard, Doty, Hodges, McCarty 3. Approval of Minutes: January 26, 1981 (Regular Meeting) February 2, 1981 (Special Meeting) 4. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 5. Approval of Consent Agenda Item A. Approve Resolution No. 1233 Commending the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View ^ir, Department for Their Donation to the City of Mounds view B. Approve Resolution No. 1235 Resolution of Appreciation to the Nation of Algeria C. Approve Resolution No. 1236 Amending Resolution No. 1072 Appointing a Responsible Authority and Assigning Duties D. Approve Resolution No. 1237 Appointing Mr. Ed Letendre to the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission E. Approve Resolution No. 1238 Authorizing Installation of Conference Phone and Transfer from Contingencies F. Approve Resolution No. 1239 Authorizing the Purchase of Bulletproof Vests for the Police Department and the Transfer of Funds G. Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Street Sweeping with Letting Date of March 2, 1981, 9:00 a.m. H. Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to Enter Into Formal Agreement for Phase One Development of Silver View Park I. Licenses for Approval J. Approve Resolution. No. 1240 Bills for Payment continued Agenda Page 2 February 9, 1981 6. Quarterly Reports of Department Heads for 4th Quarter, 1980 Finance Director Brager Public Works Superintendent Decheine Building Zoning Official Rose Parks, Recreation Forestry Director Anderson Police Chief Grabowski 7. Consideration of Staff Recommendation for Purchase of Police Vehicles 8. Review and Approve City Newsletter Bid Opening 9. Report from City Engineer on the Scotland Green Drainage Ditch 10. Consideration of MC /MAC Proposed Land Use Capability Planning Guidelines 11. Report of Attorney 12. Report of Councilmembers 13. Report of Administrator 14. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA February 9, 1981 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 Councilmember, any item can be removed from the consent agenda and placed upon the regular agenda for debate. ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 1233 Commending the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department for Their Donation to the City of Mounds View ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 1235 Resolution of Appreciation to the Nation of Algeria ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 1236 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 1072 Appointing a Responsible Authority and Assigning Duties ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 1237 Resolution Appointing Mr. Ed Letendre to the Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commission ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1238 Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Speaker Phone and Transfer of Funds ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1239 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulletproof Vests for the Police Department and the Transfer of Funds ITEM G. Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Street Sweeping with Letting Date of March 2, 1981, 9:00 a.m. ITEM H. Authorize Mayor McCarty and City Administrator to Enter Into a Formal Agreement for the Phase One Planning of Silver View Park with Saunders /Thalden and Associates Not to Exceed $6,500:00 with the Monies Budgeted from the State and Federal L.A.W.C.O.N. Grants ITEM I. Licenses for Approval General Contracting Expire 6/30/81 Miles Garages New Fence Installation Expire 6/30/81 Future Fence Renewal Amusement Devices Expire 12/31/81 Twin City Novelty (Launching Pad) Renewal Solicitors Expires one year from date of issuance Willard F. Downing (World Book Childcraft International) New ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1240 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds PROCT F:DI,4GS OF THE CI`iY COUI;CIL CITY OF MOUHDS VIEW i AMS} Y COURTY, i•IIflHESOT'A The Mounds View City Council was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. on February 9, 1981, by Acting Mayor Forslund. Members present: Blanchard, Doty, and Forslund. Members absent: McCarty and Hodges Others present: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk-Administrator Pauley, and Building/ Zoning Official Rose. Corrections: Doty: 1. Page 5, 3rd paragraph, last sentence: Eliminate "to control 2. Page 5, 5th paragraph: Eliminate entire 5th paragraph. Forslund: Regular Meeting February 9, 1981 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 1. Page 6, 1st paragraph under the Report of Forslund, 1st sentence: Should read "She asked Administrator Pauley to provide the council with a copy of the qualifications for all department heads as set by the Stanton survey." There was some discussion among the council if they had agreed to support the ,x,20,000 contingency fund amount as presented by Administrator Pauley at the 1 -26 -81 meeting. Administrator Pauley noted that he had proceeded with the understanding that the council had provided that support and had prepared the final draft with the other two city administrators and attorneys. This final contract should be presented to the Council for their appro- val at the next rep ular• meeting. DATE APPROVED: 02/23/81 1. Call to order 2. Roil call 3. Minutes of 1 -26 -811 MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting Page 2 MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to approve the January 26, 1981 minutes (regular meeting) as corrected. Ayes -3 Nays -0 M CARRIED. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Blanchard to approve the February 2, 1981 special meeting minutes as presented. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Jim Miller asked when his public hearing was going to be set (Case 47 -80). Official Rose stated it was to be set on February 23rd. Forslund asked Administrator Pauley to read 6. Approval of Resolutions #1233 and #1235. Consent Agenda Administrator Pauley read Resolution #1233 (Commending the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View Fire Departments for their donation to the City Of Mounds View) and Resolution #1235 (A resolution of appreciation to the Nation of Algeria). MOTION: Blanchard made a motion, seconded by Doty to approve the consent agenda and to waive the reading of the other resolutions. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. FINANCE DIRECTOR BRAGER: He noted that, among_ the regular activities, his department was: In the process of preparing for the 1980 audit. (George M. Hanson was selected for the audit). Sharing data processing services to minimize costs with 4 other cities. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT Dis(HL' INN: The rotating schedule for the maintenance men is working well. It helps them to keep up their knowledge and expertise in all the areas involved in public works. He said 75io of the sanitary sewer cleanine was finished in 1980, and he hoped to complete the remaining sewers starting this spring. Me also hoped to have the storm sewer cleaning completed this spring. 4. Approval of 2 -2 -81 Special Meeting Minutes 5. Comments from Audience 7. Quarterly Reports MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting -He reviewed some of the current public works problems /concerns /accomplishments BUILDING ZONING OFFICIAL ROSE: -He noted housing permit requests were down 20% from the previous year. Inspections of the apartments are continuing -He assisted the Planning Commission with their Comprehensive Plan Update. The Planning Commission will be reviewing the Silverview Park development proposal in the near future. PARKS RECREATION FORESTRY DIRECTOR ANDERSON: The hockey rinks will be closing Feb. 22nd. He indicated the lack of funds prohibiting weekend maintenance of the skating rinks. -He is working on the Silverview Park project He would like to discuss the Edgewood swimming pool with the Council in the future. POLICE CHIEF GRABOWSKI: -The civil defense siren on County Road I was found to be defective it will be replaced by March 1st. He thanked the Council on behalf of the police force for authorizing the purchase of protective vests for the officers. MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Blanchard, to accept the Iten Chevrolet bid for two 1981 squad cars totaling $16,298.00. Due to the rising costs, :,1,468.00 above the budgeted amount will be temporarily taken from the contingency funds and replaced when the two used squad cars are sold. Ayes -3 Nays -0 IIOTIOu CARRIED. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to accept the low bid of American Color Press for the city newsletter /parks and recreation information for a total price of $6,911.00 and the three re- maining bidders' certified checks are to be returned to their respective firms by staff. Ayes -3 days -0 MOTION CAi�EI D. February 9, 1981 Page 3 8. Purchase of Police Vehicles 9. City Newsletter Bid Approval MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting City Engineer Boxrud reviewed his re- commendations to fill the ditch between Scotland Green apartments and Long Lake Road and placing a storm sewer within the new easement per the Council's request (letter to Council dated 2- 4 -81). MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Blanchard to direct city staff to contact the Wilmus Properties, Inc. and Kraus /Anderson to discuss the Scotland Green storm sewer facility study and to report back to Council. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Administrator Pauley reviewed his comments from his 2 -2 -81 memo to the Council on the MC /MAC proposed land use compatability planning guidelines. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 (The Mayor, Councilmember Forslund, and Administrator Pauley will be attending). Attorney Meyers noted that the city has registered opposition to the County Board's proposal to amend the current court law allowing suburban court systems. The Board is proposing to eliminate most of the sub- urban courts. Police Chief Grabowski noted the financial burden for staffing and pay- roll that would result from officers required to go long distances to appear in court cases. Page 4 10. Report from City Engineer on the Scotland Green Drainage Ditch 11. MC /MAC Proposed Land Use Capability Planning Guidelines 12. Report of the Attorney 13. Building Official Rose: Zoning Official 1. He recommended assigning another person to attend the Waste Management Board meetings Report with him to allow additional input from Mounds View. The Council's position on this subject will be discussed at the next agenda session. 2. He would like a written response to the memo regarding the MTC Park /Ride Facilities proposal from the Council. (He is also obtaining one from the Planning Commission). MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting Page 5 3. He needed approval to return excess monies from Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Vino received by the city for the subdivision rezoning request which was approved last year. MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Doty to approve Check #17157 in the amount of $314.67 to be refunded to Mr. Franklin Veno. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. The Council recessed at 9:40 p.m. and re- convened at 9:45 p.m. FORSLUND: MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Doty to accept the 1980 yearly police report received by the Council from Police Chief Grabowski. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. 1. She attended a sewage /sludge meeting in Coon Rapids recently. She gave a copy of the report to Administrator Pauley. 2. The proposed Blaine /MnDot /Mounds View Limited Use Permit recommendations from the Planning Commission will be presented to Council in the next few weeks. 3. The Planning Commission accepted the final draft of the housing plan at their last meeting. Meetings are scheduled for Feb. llth and Feb. 25th (if necessary) to discuss the capital improvements program. 14. Report of the Councilmembers BLANCHARD /DOTY: They both commenteu on the informative League meeting they recently attended on January 31st. Many of the League's suggestions were already being implemented by Mounds View. PAULEY: 15. Report of the Administrator 1. He presented Resolution No. 1241 Requesting the Placement of Certain County Road Improvement Projects on the 1981 Com- prehensive Transportation Plan for Ramsey County. He stated that this would be the first step in getting the County to undertake these projects. MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting Page 6 MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to adopt Resolution #1241 including a statement of the City's desire to use MSA funds. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. 2. He presented Resolution No. 1242 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Enforcement of Section 104.03 of the Municipal Code. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to adopt Resolution #1242. Ayes -2 Nay vote: Blanchard -She cannot vote for it because it is contrary to the current ordinance. 3. The tentative dates for the City tours will be March 7th and April llth. 4. The Minnesota Cable Commission wants to amend their original plan by including Lino Lakes and Centerville. Pauley noted this would not interfere with Mounds View's cable service territory. Forslund noted it would not affect Mounds View as Lino Lakes and Centerville are in Anoka County and would be joining neighboring cities. 5. He would like to have permission to immediately issue a check to Kraus /Anderson for the land transfer not' when he receives the state's contribution. If the check has not been received from the state by February 15th, when the note is due, he would like permission to authorize the check with only the federal and local dollars included. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Blanchard, to authorize the payment of $136,500 to Kraus/ Anderson upon receipt of the state portion of LAWCON -LCMR granting fund. Should the monies not be received by February 13th, a check less the amount of state funds shall be issued on that date. Ayes -3 Nays -1 (Blanchard) MOTION FAILED due to lack of 3 or more votes Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. 6. He briefly mentioned that MAMA is going into mediation. Two key issues he would like to discuss with the Council at their next agenda session are the longevity and t= '9 -3 pay the educational incentive pay. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting Page 7 MOTION: Blanchard made a motion, seconded by Doty to adjourn. Ayes -3 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. tfully submit ir Do'. F. Pauley Clerk- Administrato