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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981/02/231. Call to Order 5. Approval of Consent Agenda CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW February 23, 1981 7:30 p.m. A G E N D A 2. Roll Call Forslund, Blanchard, Doty, Hodges, McCarty 3. Approval of Minutes: February 5, 1981 Special Meeting February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting February 17, 1981 Special Meeting 4. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES ITEM A. Approve Resolution No. 1243 Appointing Russell Warren to the Festivities Commission B. Approve Resolution No. 1245 Approving Development Agreement No. 79 -28 C. Set Public Hearing for March 9, 1981, 7:40 p.m. to Consider the Major Subdivision and Rezoning of the Miller Industrial Park Plat at Approximately 2400 County Road J D. Approve Resolution No. 1246 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 6. Consideration of Staff Memorandum and Citizen's Letter Regarding Sewer Backup at 8050 Sunnyside 7. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding the Purchase of Police Vehicles 8. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding the Setting of a Meeting with Representatives of the Mounds View School District 9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Financial Consultant's Fees for Park Bond Referendum and Resolution No. 1244 10. Report of Building and Zoning Official 11. Report of Attorney 12. Reports of Councilmembers 13. Report of Administrator 14. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA February 23, 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. 1243 Resolution Appointing Mr. Russell Warren to the Mounds View Festivities Commission ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 1245 Approval of Development Agreement No. 79 -28 ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for March 9, 1981, 7:40 p.m. to Consider the Major Subdivision and Rezoning of the Miller Industrial Park Plat at Approximately 2400 County Road J ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 1246 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds Corrections: Doty: Forslund: PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on February 23, 1981, by Mayor McCarty. Members present: Hodges, Forslund, Doty, and Mayor McCarty. Members absent: Blanchard (on vacation) Others present: Clerk Administrator Pauley and Building Zoning Official Rose. Mayor McCarty introduced Shannon Quinn, the new reporter of the New Brighton Bulletin present at the meeting tonight. She will be replacing Jim Schwartz. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to approve the February 5, 1981 special meeting minutes. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Page 6, second motion: He noted that a resolution could not be passed without 3 or more affirmative votes from the Council (this vote had 2 ayes and 1 nay). He stated to insert "Motion fails because of lack of 3 or more affirmative votes from Council." (This was for Resolution #1242). 1. Page 4, 2nd paragraph: Correct spelling is "Wilmus Property, Inc." 2. Page 5, #14, 3rd paragraph: Should read "The proposed Blaine, Moundsview and MnDOT limited use permit DATE APPROVED: 03 -09 -81 Regular Meeting February 23,1981 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View MN 55112 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. New Reporter for New Brighton Bulletin 4. Approval of February 5, 1981 Special Meeting Minutes 5. Approval of February 9, 1981 Regular Meeting Minutes MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23,1981 Regular Meeting Page 2 3. Page 6, #4: Add "Forslund noted that this wouldn't affect Mounds View as Lino Lakes and Centerville are in Anoka County and would be joining the surrounding communities." Eliminate "The Council had no comments." MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Doty, to approve the February 9, 1981 regular meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes -2 Abstentions- 2(McCarty /Hodges were not present at this meeting) Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Corrections: 6. Approval of February 17, 1981 Special Meeting Forslund: Page 2, 2nd paragraph -After the Minutes words "Exhibit A" include "The Council approved Exhibit A to include: The Water Resource map from Ramsey County Soils and Water Conservation, City maps of the wetlands, and wetland data sheets from the Ramsey County Soils and Conservation." MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Hodges to approve the February 17, 1981 special meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. There were no comments from the audience. Councilmember Doty removed Item B for discussion and Councilmember Forslund removed Item D for discussion. MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Doty to approve Consent Agenda Items A and C, and waive reading of the resolutions. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED 7. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Doty recommended the following changes 9. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION to the development agreement: 1245 (Approving Develop- ment Agreement #79 -28) 1. Remove the phrase "Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes" and substitute the phrase "Mounds View Home Rule Charter and Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code 2. Add a #21 to read In the event that a portion of this agreement is found to be invalid, it does not cause the remainder of this agreement or any rights claimed by the City in this agreement to become invalid." MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Three 3. Page 3, #11, should also list Chapter 26. MAIN MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to refer to changes for the development agreement to the attorney for review and to make a recommendation for their final action at the next regular meeting. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Doty noted that Mr. Buzzel needed final approvel as soon as possible in order to start the project. Mr. Ken Sjodin, local real estate agent representing Mr. Buzzel, noted the proposed changes and indicated he had no difficulty with them. He further stated that he was aware the agreement was initially approved in August, 1980 when the charter was in effect. He also noted that only change in this agreement was that an easement was being moved from the front to the back. Clerk- Administrator Pauley noted that the attorney had not yet reviewed this revised document and that staff was not prepared to make specific recommendations regarding the changes until this was done. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to approve the amended contract for Development Agreement 79 -28, Gale Addition Clayton F. Buzzel Homes as presented by Councilmember Doty. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Mayor McCarty introduced Senator Don Frank to the Council and audience. Senator Frank addressed some specific issues /bills pending in the Legislature at this time. Among them were bills regarding: A. Charter Commission minutes public availability. B. Seller (non dealer) vehicle transactions. C. Shelters for battered women. D. Adjustment to the Domestic Abuse Act. E. Proposal to increase bonding for Northwest Orient at Metropolitan Airport. F. Reinstatement of educational funds. G. Worker compensation bills. H. Rules of bond counsel. Mayor McCarty thanked Senator Frank for updating the Council on this information and also for his efforts, availability, and particular stand on issues important to Mounds View residents. 10. PRESENTATION BY SENATOR DON FRANK MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1981 Regular Meeting Page 4 The Council recessed for a break at 8:30 p.m. and re- convened at 8:45 p.m. Councilmember Forslund noted the check written to M E Realty for $136,500 and asked for clarifi- cation of this figure so that the entire Council understood how this was being handled. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Hodges, to adopt Item D of the consent agenda and to waive the reading of the resolutions. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Finance Director Brager noted that janitorial service specifications have been prepared and proposals were submitted with Contract Cleaning Service being the low bidder. MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund, to direct staff to draft a new contract with Contract Cleaning Service for approval by the Council. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Clerk- Administrator Pauley noted that Mrs. Sheryl A. VanHouten has requested reimbursement for $85.00 for expenses incurred when she had her sanitary sewer line cleaned. According to Public Works Superintendent Decheine, it appears that a nearby resident had their service line cleaned which resulted in root growth being pushed into the main line causing the blockage. Mrs. VanHouten had called a private sewer company to correct the problem before it was realized it was a problem in the street. She then contacted the City. The Council discussed this problem which has occurred before. There currently is no procedure required for private sewer companies to contact the City Public Works Department when they are working on the sewer lines. If done, this could eliminate some of the problems. Official Rose noted he will discuss this with the attorney to see what could be implemented. MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Doty, to submit the claim of Mrs. Sheryl A. VanHouten to the City's insurance company. Ayes 4 Nays 0 MOTION CARRIED. 11. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION #1246 (Approving Claims Against City Funds) Consent Agenda Item #D 12. CONTRACT FOR CLEANING SERVICE 13. SEWER BACKUP INSURANCE CLAIM at 8050 SUNNYSIDE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Five Clerk Administrator Pauley noted that police vehicles (two) had to be re -bid because the award made to Iten Chevrolet was based on a 305 V -8 engine and General Motors no longer produces this type of engine. MOTION: Hodges made a motion, seconded by Doty, to authorize the re- bidding of the two police vehicles for a V -8 engine in the 267 cubic inch range. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Clerk- Administrator Pauley noted that he had contacted Dr. Christenson regarding a joint meeting of the City Council and representatives of the School Board to discuss special levies and state aids. The Council agreed to the March 2nd date at 7:00 P.M. in the Mounds View City Hall. Mayor McCarty asked staff to contact all the cities covered in the school district regarding attending this meeting). MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to approve Resolution #1244 (resolution authorizing transfer from contingency) and to dis- pense with the reading. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Official Rose: 1. He invited the Council to a meeting to be held on Thursday, February 26th, at 7:30 P.M. with the Planning Commission and Park Commission to discuss the park plan and :.ts possible adoption into the Comprehensive Plan Update. Councilmembers Hodges and Doty noted they would be able to attend. Mayor McCarty noted that he would like to see a sentence included which would clearly note that this plan would not be implemented without the voters approval. (Administrator Pauley suggesting putting this into the implementation section). 2. He needs a signature from the Mayor for the special assessment agreement received from Kraus/ Anderson (approved via Resolution #1211), i.e. assessment of old park property. The Mayor stated he would sign the document. 14. RE -BID OF TWO POLICE VEHICLES 15. JOINT MEETING WITH REPRESEN- TATIVES OF MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT 16. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #1244 (Financial Consul- tant Fees for Park Bond Referendum 17. BUILDING ZONING OFFICIAL'S REPORT MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Six No report. (Attorney not present) Doty: He would like to have the Council vote on Resolution #1242 (allowing larger garbage cans to be used within the city for a trial period). This could not be voted on at the last meeting because it did not receive a 3/5 or more affirmative vote. MOTION: Doty made a motion, seconded by Hodges to adopt Resolution #1242 and to waive the reading of the resolution. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Forslund: 1. She asked Official Rose on the status of the MTC Park and Ride Facilities. Official Rose informed her that the Planning Commission would be reviewing this proposal on March 4th and the recommendations would be sent on to the Council. The Council noted approval of this proposal to implement this facility. MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to direct staff to send a letter of support to MTC for the park and ride facilities. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Hodges: He asked Administrator Pauley if he had contacted Mr. Bogen, a local private consultant, who may be interested in conducting the wetlands manage- ment study. Pauley noted that Mr. Hogen had the degree and credentials and would provide examples of his work when he met with the Council to discuss the project. The Council discussed setting up a special meeting on the 16th with him. 18. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 19. REPORT OF THE COUNCILMEMBERS MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL February 23, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Seven McCarty: 1. He noted that Councilmember Forslund and he recently attended a Mc /MAC meeting regarding the airport noise compatibility zones. 2. He notified the Council that Thomas New- combe was the new District 4 Met Council representa- tive. 3. The Lakeside Park Commission met last Thursday to discuss Lakeside Park. MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Doty, to direct staff to draw up a draft joint powers agreement with Spring Lake Park regarding the administration and maintenance of Lakeside Park and submit to the Council for approval. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. 4. He noted his concern regarding the Senate File 65 bill proposing to appoint the Attorney General as the bond council for all public bonding in the state. 5. He noted the trucking law and that he had received several phones calls regarding it. MOTION: McCarty made a motion, seconded by Forslund to direct staff to provide the council with information from the city attorney regarding the impact of repealing Chapters 81.01, Item 13, and 81.02, Subd. 5, section 5 of the Municipal Code on the entire Chapter. Ayes -4 Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. Administrator Pauley: He would like to appoint another notary public in the city offices to provide better accessibility and service to the staff. The Council concurred. MOTION: Forslund made a motion, seconded by Doty to adjourn the February 23, 1981 regular City Council meeting. Ayes Nays -0 MOTION CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. /ret 20. REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR 21. ADJOURNMENT /t 7 Respectfully submitted, ,,,,It 71 7" -KeY Donald F. Pauley, Clerk- Administrator