HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981/05/11CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
May 11, 1981
7:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call Hodges, Forslund, Blanchard, Doty, McCarty
3. Public Hearing 7:40 p.m. Variance Request (Sideyard Setback)-
5242 Red Oak Drive
4. Review of Contractor's License David J. Engel
5. Approval of Minutes: April 27, 1981 (Regular Meeting)
6. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR
FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
ITEM A. Set Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing for 7:40 p.m.,
May 25, 1981
ITEM B. Authorize Mayor and Clerk- Administrator to enter into
Contract for Janitorial Services
ITEM C. Approve Purchasing Policy
ITEM D. Approve Waiving of $5.00 Water Meter Reading Card Late
Fee for D. M. Stivers and Fred Peterson
ITEM E. Approve Resolution No. 1276 Approving the Seasonal
Employment of Steve Johnson
ITEM F. Approve Resolution No. 1277 Proposed Agreement Between
The City of Mounds View and the Lakeside Park Commission
ITEM G. Approve Resolution No. 1278 Supporting the League of
Minnesota Cities Position on Tax Increment Financing
ITEM H. Approve Resolution No. 1279 Appointing Eugene B. Anderson
to the Planning Commission
ITEM I. Approve Resolution No. 1275 Opposing the Governor's 8%
Levy Limit Proposal
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ITEM J. Approve Resolution No. 1280 Reducing the Lakeside 1981
Park Budget by $500.00
ITEM K. Set Public Hearing on Renewal of Launching Pad Intoxicating
Liquor and Restaurant Licenses for 8:00 p.m., May 25, 1981
ITEM L. Set Public Hearing for Rezoning /Code Appeal Request for
Pattern Shop /Foundry Usage at 7:50 p.m., May 26, 1981
for 4751 Mustang Lane
ITEM M. Licenses for Approval
ITEM N. Bills for Payment Resolution No. 1281
8. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 303 Amending the Municipal
Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 81, Entitled "Parking"
9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 304 Amending the Municipal
Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 104, Entitled "Garbage
and Rubbish"
10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 306 Amending the Municipal
Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 50, Entitled "Parks
and Playgrounds"
11. Development Review
Donatelle's Super Club
2400 Highway 10
Resolution No. 1282
12. Order Feasibility Study for P.U.D.
Silver Lake Woods
Resolution No. 1283
13. First Quarter 1981 Staff Reports:
Parks Recreation Director Anderson
Police Chief Grabowski
Building Zone Official Rose
14. Award of 1981 -82 Tree and Stump Removal Contract
15. Review of Ordinance No. 305, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
No. 301 Relating to Wetlands and Providing for Permits for the
Development of Lands Affected by Wetlands, with the City Attorney
16. Review of Sixth Draft of Fire Service Contract with Spring Lake
Park Fire Department
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17. Report of Building Zoning Official
18. Report of Attorney
19. Reports of Councilmembers
20. Report of Administrator
21. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
May 11, 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. Set Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing for 7:40 p.m.,
May 25, 1981
ITEM B. Authorize Mayor and Clerk- Administrator to enter into
Contract for Janitorial Services
ITEM C. Approve Purchasing Policy
ITEM D. Approve Waiving of $5.00 Water Meter Reading Card Late Fee
for D. M. Stivers and Fred Peterson
ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1276 Approving the Seasonal Employment
of Steve Johnson
ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1277 Proposed Agreement Between The
City of Mounds View and The Lakeside Park Commission
ITEM G. Adopt Resolution No. 1278 Supporting League of Minnesota
Cities Position on Tax Increment Financing
ITEM U. Adopt Resolution No. 1279 Appointing Mr. Eugene B. Anderson
to the Mounds View Planning Commission
ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 1275 Resolution Opposing the Governor's
8% Levy Limit Proposal
ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1280 Resolution Reducing the 1981
Lakeside Park Budget by $500.00
ITEM K. Set Public Hearing on Renewal of Launching Pad Intoxicating
Liquor and Restaurant Licenses for 8:00 p.m., May 25, 1981
ITEM L. Set Public Hearing for Rezoning /Code Appeal Request for
Pattern Shop /Foundry Usage at 7 :50 p.m., May 26, 1981,
for 4751 Mustang Lane
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ITEM M. Licenses for Approval
Garbage Rubbish Haulers Expire 3/31
Larry's Quality Sanitation Renewal
Richie's Rubbish, Inc. Renewal
Walter's Disposal Service Renewal
Ace Solid Waste Management, Inc. Renewal
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. Renewal
Carnival 5/19/81 through 5/24/81
Midwest Rides, Inc. New
General Contractors Expire 6/30/81
Brad Construction New
Stenco Construction Renewal
Heating Air Conditioning Expire 6/30/81
Riccar Heating Air Conditioning New
Excavation Expire 6/30/81
Ken Miller Excavation Co., Inc. Renewal
Sign Fence Installation Expire 6/30/81
Arrow Fence Co. New
ITEM N. Adopt Resolution No. 1281 Approving Just and Correct Claims
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
The Mounds View City Council was called to
order -at 7:31 p m., on May 11, 1981, by
Mayor McCarty.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard,
Doty, Forslund, Hodges, and Mayor McCarty.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/
Administrator Pauley, Parks /Recreation and
Forestry Director Anderson and Police Officer
Tim Smith.
REGULAR MEETING CLOSED: 7:32 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
DATE APPROVED: 5/26/81
Regular Meeting
May 11, 1981
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:32 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Chilinski and their Attorney, 3. Public Hearing Variance
William Ekstrum, were in attendance. Request (Sideyard Setbck)
Mrs. Chilinski stated that they feel this var- 5242 Red Oak Drive
iance request for their addition is a hardship,
that it was not due to their fault. She stated
that there is also a drain in the back of the
property and a sewer easement in the back. Also,
that the house next door is only 5 feet from
their property line. She talked about the build-
ing inspector being out. She has submitted a
petition from all of the abutting residents. She
talked about a variance that had been
granted along Long Lake Road. Further, they are
not creating any dangers for public safety. She
stated that they feel that their pi upo addition
would not diminish property values, that it would
improve the neighborhood.
William Ekstrum, Attorney -at -Law, asked for a show
of hands on which neighboring residents were in
attendance for this hearing. There were five.
Mayor McCarty stated that the petition is not valid
unless the Ordinance allows for the petition to be
brought in. Mayor McCarty discussed variances
issued by the Supreme Court. He read the definition
of hardships and unique circumstances that are not
due to an act of their own. Discussion took place
regarding hardships and unique circumstances.
Lyle Lindgren, 5236 Red Oak Drive, stated that he
is a ne'jhbor whose property abuts the side where
the addition is being constructed. He stated that
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he has no problem with the construction of the
addition. He further stated that there are no
windows on his side of the house that faces the
new addition. Mr. Chilinski stated the petition
was brought in to indicate to the Council that
the neighbors did not disagree with the const-
ruction of the addition.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:39 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OPENED: 7:39 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Hodges made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Doty to approve the
Variance for the sideyard setback at 5242 Red
Oak Drive.
Discussion of the Motion:
Hodges: He feels that the hardship was caused by
circumstances that were beyond their control.
Also, that the construction was taken too far
before it was stopped.
Doty: He feels that there are alternatives that
could have been made, but that the construction
has gone too far for a revision to be made.
McCarty: Due to an action not under the control
of the homeowner and that they were victim to
another parties action.
Vote was taken by calling of the roll.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
It was noted that Mr. Engel was not in atten-
dance. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated
that staff was recommending that a verbal
reprimand be given.
Summary of Discussion:
Administrative costs that this error has
cost the City additional Administrative costs.
Contractor should have attended the meeting.
That the contractor had not been issued a
Building Permit before starting construction
on the addition.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Hodges to direct staff to send
a letter to Mr. Engel reprimanding him for work
that was done on the addition without the issuance
4. Review of Contractor's
License David J. Engel
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of a Building Permit, also that the Permit fees be
doubled as per Chapter 59, Section 2.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Corrections: 5.
Forslund: Page 2, 2nd paragraph, should read
Si' ated that she feels that a Conditional
Use Permit can be applied for and granted for
an accessory building in the R -1 if the build-
ings are over 216 square feet and use less than
25% of the rear yard
Page 10, 4th paragraph, after the word "commun-
ications" the rest of the sentence should be
deleted.
MOTION: Councilmember Forslund made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Blanchard to accept the
Minutes of the April 27, 1981, Regular Meeting as
corrected.
5 ayes
0 nays
MOTION CARRIED.
There were no comments from the audience.
Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, stated that he 7.
would like to be kept more informed of what is
going on at the meetings. Mayor McCarty stated
that the entire agenda was in a book on the table
tor that purpose.
Mayor McCarty gave a short review of all of the
Consent Agenda items. Item A: Should be May 26,
1981, instead of May 25, 1981. Item J: Funds to
be taken from the Lakeside account and put into
the contingency fund. Item K: Date should be
May 26, 1981, instead of May 25, 1981.
Councilmember Blanchard stated that she would
like Item F removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Doty made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Hodges to approve
the Consent Agenda (eliminating Item F) and to
waive the reading of t'o Resolutions.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Blanchard asked why the Garbage and
Rubbish Haulers Licenses had expired. Clerk/
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Approval of the April 27,
1981, Regular Meeting
Minutes.
6. Residents Requests and
Comments from the Floor.
Approval of the Consent
Agenda.
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Administrator Pauley stated that it was because
the renewals had not gone out on time.
Parks /Recreation and Forestry Direction Anderson
discussed in length Item F of the Consent Agenda.
He stated that up until four months ago Lakeside
Commission had managed the beach, but that the
management and administration of activities would
be taken over by the City of Mounds View and that
the day to day maintenance of the site would be
done by the City of Spring Lake Park.
George Gustafson, 8391 Spring Lake Road, asked who
holds the title for the property. Mayor
Duane McCarty stated that the title was held by
Playground, Inc. Discussion in length took
place regarding the park.
MOTION: Councilmember Forslund made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Doty to approve Item F
of the Consent Agenda and to waive the reading
of the Resolution.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
George Gustafson, 8391 Spring Lake Road, asked 8.
if the Council would bring them up to date of
what has transpired at previous public hearings.
Mayor McCarty discussed the previous hearings.
Attorney Meyers stated that the Ordinance in
question restricts the parking of over one ton
trucks on private property in residential
districts. He discussed the proposed changes.
George Gustafson, 8391 Spring Lake Road, asked
if unrestricted parking 15 feet off the streets
was going to be allowed. He stated that he feels
that it would be a big mistake. He stated that
it would be bad for appearances in the Village.
He stated that he has sold real estate for the
past 20 years, and that people that want to
sell their homes that have neighbors with
trucks, would have to probably drop the asking
price of their house $10,000 to $15,000. He
feels that consideration should not be given for
big trucks parking within residential areas.
Harold Finney, 7624 Spring Lake Road, stated that
he owns a dump truck, that it is not a road truck,
and that his truck is no larger than many recrea-
tional vehicles.
Tom Foster, 2516 Ridge Lane, agrees with the
statements that were made by George Gustafson.
2nd Read of Ordinance No.
303 Amending the
Municipal Code of Mounds
View by amending Chapter
81, Entitled "Parking
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Julienne Sprunck, 2649 Louisa, stated that he
moved to Mounds View 3 1/2 years ago because it
was pleasant and quiet. He talked about the noise
from trucks that had been parked on the Burlington
Northern property near his home. Further that he
was opposed to the changing of the present
Ordinance.
Robert Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, asked why the
Ordinance is being changed at this time. It was
stated that it had been requested by the people.
He stated that 15 out of 17 persons that had signed
in at the April 27, 1981, Meeting had been in
opposition to the changing of the Ordinance. He
read many exerpts from Ordinance 67 that had been
adopted in 1960. He further stated that Zoning
Ordinances from 1968, 1970, 1972, and 1974, had
precluded or prevented the parking of truck
vehicles in residential areas. He stated that he
feels that there is a small majority of people
who want the Ordinance changed. He talked about
financial aspects, limiting the sale of homes.
He further stated that he opposes any change to
the present Ordinance.
Councilmember Doty stated that he is concerned
regarding tractors running during the night that
would become a nuisance. Further he discussed the
parking of boats, travel trailers, campers, motor
homes etc. Further that many people park vans
which are used as part of their work. He stated
that he does not want to restrict people from
using their property in a restrictive way. He
state that people should tile complaints when
things become a problem so that the problem can
be resolved. Further, that this Ordinance for
trucking has not been an enforceable one.
Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, stated that he does
not feel that it's a valid argument that they
cannot enforce the Ordinance. He thinks that it
would not be good to rescind the Ordinance that
benefits the majority of the people within the City.
Further that people who want the Ordinance
rescinded should go through the Charter process.
Betty Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild, stated that she
feels that the Ordinance can be enforced. She
stated that the PCA could enforce violations.
Further that there are State Standards regarding
noise abatement. She feels that the City Council
has the responsibility to enforce the Standards.
She talked about residents that do not have trucks.
She talked about sections of the 1960 Ordinance.
Further discussed noise, unsightliness and drop in
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real estate values. Also, that she feels that
there are 12,900 plus citizens that do not want
trucks parked in residential areas.
Mayor McCarty discussed in length the PCA noise
level requirements. He stated that there presently
are areas on County Road J that are in violation of
the regulations. Further that there have been no
truck accidents within the City. Further that there
have no injuries resulting from the operation of trucks,
or damage to property. He stated that fumes, odors,
gas and, smoke problems are covered under the
Nuisance Ordinance. He talked about diminishing of
aesthetic values. He stated that many recreational
vehicles are as large as trucks and that they can
be parked without restrictions. He discussed the 5
foot setback which precludes the parking of a truck.
He discussed Ordinance 90 and 91. He stated that he
supports Ordinance No. 303.
The enforcement of the Ordinance was discussed in
length.
Barb Haake 3024 County Road I, asked if they could
tell the truck owners not to park there. Mayor McCarty
stated that the Police Department can keep tagging and
the truck owners can keep paying the fines. Ms. Haake
stated that she does not feel that the changing of
the Ordinance is what the majority of the people want.
She speaks against the changing of the Ordinance.
Mayor McCarty stated that the truckers have indicated
that they gave a petition to the City with 700 names
on it that were in opposition to the Ordinance. The
original petitions were discussed. Mayor McCarty stated
that he feels that there is ahni_ut 50/50 split at this
time. He stated that he had called several of the people
who had originally signed the petition in favor of the previous
Ordinance. He discussed some of their comments. He
further stated that out of 438 tags that have been
issued, 228 have been issued to one person.
Gerald Tesch, 5135 Long Lake Road, stated that !•then he
bought his home in 1952, there was a truck parked at
the time next door. He stated that when he purchased
his home the City had valued it at $10,000 and that it
was now valued at $54,000, and he feels that the truck
that is parked is not degrading the value of his
property.
Sharon McCarthy, Planning Commission Member, stated
that she would like to see the limiting of the number
of vehicles that can be parked on the yard and that
they would have to be on a paved surface. She talked
about the parking of 3 or 4 mobile homes at one time.
She stated that 65 dba's is an okay level and that
trucks are 84 dba's. Further that she feels that
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Councils job is to keep peace between the neighbors.
She feels it is important for everyone to become
involved, and would like to have the issued put to
the citizens for a vote.
Gerald Fields, 2255 Lambert, he would like to have a
safe place where he can park his truck. He stated
that his truck was purchased last year at a cost of
$72,000. He does not think that his truck is any
louder than a snowmobile. Further that he would
rather pay the $5.00 fine than to park his truck
elsewhere. He stated that he does not believe
that there are anymore than 25 or 30 trucks that
park within the City.
Documentation of the original petitions was dis-
cussed in length. It was stated that the petition
with 300 names in favor of the Ordinance had been
mentioned in the Minutes, but that no petition had
been found.
Doris Olson, 8101 Edgewood, asked why it has taken
21 years to bring up the complaint about trucks.
Mrs. Delbert Stimpson, 5132 Long Lake Road, stated
that when the people next to their home bought
their house, her husband's truck was parked in the
yard at the time.
MOTION: Councilmember Doty made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Forslund to approve the
2nd reading of Resolution No. 303 and to adopt
Resolution No. 303.
Vote was taken by calling or the roll.
3 ayes
2 nays (Hodges and Blanchard voted nay.)
MOTION CARRIED.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read Ordinance No. 303.
Councilmember Doty asked if staff would prepare some
guidelines prohibiting the parking of semi's, flatbeds,
and refrigeration trucks.
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COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A BREAK: 9:17 p.m.
COUNCIL RE- CONVENED: 9:31 p.m.
Mayor McCarty stated that a year ago a petition
had been brought in by the garbage haulers
asking that the size of containers be increased
and that they could pickup garbage at the curb.
He sta that they were asking to allow
containers to be 80 gallon maximum, and that
cans be placed on the curb up to 12 hours before
pickup and 12 hours after garbage pickup.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded by
oouncllmember Doty to approve the 1st reading of
Ordinance No. 304.
The vote was taken by calling of the roll.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Meyers reviewed the changes to the
proposed Ordinance Amendment.
Consensus of the Council was to pass discussion
on this Ordinance.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
Those in attendance were: Ed Donatelle, Joe 11.
Ryan, Attorney, 7039 Knollwood Drive, and it was
indicated that the architect was also in
attendance.
Mr. Ryan stated that there is a good deal of work
that is going to be done such as: building would
be sprinkled, additional exit added, new wash room
facility on the main level. He stated that they
were eliminating the bottle shop an6 that he feels
this will eliminate alot of the in and out patterns.
Discussion in length took place regarding the
security deposit.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that staff had
met with Sherman Rutsick and that he had indicated
a willingness to sell Mr. Donatelle a one acre site.
Councilmember Doty stated that there is parking on
the easement off the property on H -2, and also that
the building is on the easement. The use of ease-
ments was discussed in length.
Attorney Meyers stated that placing of a structure
on an easement is a risk factor because the structure
may at some time need to be removed.
9. 1st reading of Ordinance
No. 304 Amending Municipal
Code of Mounds View by
amending Chapter 104,
Entitled "Garbage and
Rubbish
10. 1st reading of Ordinance
No. 306 Amending Municipal
Code of Mounds View by
amending Chapter 50,
Entitled "Parks and Play-
grounds".
Donatelle's Supper Club
Development Review
2400 Hwy. 10
Resolution No. 1282
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Discussion in length took place regarding the
security deposit.
Mr. Donatelle stated that he would pursue the
purchase of additional land.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Hodges to adopt Resolution No.
1282 for the remodeling of Donatelle's Supper
Club, and further that a $500 administrative
escrow would be required to cover administrative
costs.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Official Rose stated that the developer of 12. Order Feasibility Study
Silver Lake Woods was petitioning for 100 percent for P.U.D. Silver Lake
of the improvements. Official Rose reviewed the Woods Resolution No.
request. He stated that staff was recommending 1283.
the ordering of a public hearing to order a
Feasibility Study. He stated that the cost of the
Feasibility Studay was going to be $8,000, and that
fees would be submitted by the applicant.
MOTION: Councilmember Forslund made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Blanchard to adopt
Resolution 1283 and to waive the reading of the
Resolution.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Councilmember Forslund made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Doty setting a public
hearing on June 8, 1981, di 7:40 p.m. for a
Planned Unit Development petition, subdivision,
and zoning, and public improvement according to
Chapter 26 for the Silver Lake Woods Proposal.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Parks /Recreation and Forestry Director 13. 1st Quarter 1981 Staff
Anderson made a presentation of the Parks/ Report
of the Parks /Recreation Department 1st quarter
report.
Summary of Report:
150 baseball and softball teams for the summer,
totally run by volunteers.
There are 48 teams on the Irondale Baseball Assoc.
Specifications are being completed for Silver View
Park.
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Completion of the electrical installation has been
made to the picnic shelter.
Park Board Referendum Tax Force.
Park Commission Meeting on May 21, 1981.
Preliminary grant application for Phase II of
Silver, View! Park.
Joint Powers Agreement with school district
regarding Edgewood Park.
No football this fall because of new use of the fields.
14 trees were donated to the park system. Two trees
were conifers valued at $800 each.
Wood pile survey has been completed.
Planted 2,500 trees in Arden Park, making total 4,000.
Three newletters sent out.
2,000 Ball Field Permits issued.
Lakeside Park Commission Meeting May 30, 1981.
Student intern from University of Wisconsin to
work in Park Department.
Police Officer Tim Smith made a presentation of
Police Report.
Summary of Report:
Police Officer's Chambers and Krogg were injured.
$300 repair bill for squad car #2792.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that the new
squad cars should be here in a month.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Forslundto authorize Clerk/
Administrator Pauley to transfer funds out of
Account #4704 for the repair of Squad Car #2792.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Offical Rose presented the Building and Zoning
Report.
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Summary of Report:
25 Building Permits, 35 Merchanical Permits
issued.
217 new inspections and 312 reinspections made.
13 Planning cases.
Comprehensive Plan is at Metropolitan Council.
Permanent hire of Planning Secretary.
Parks /Recreation and Forestry Director Anderson 14. Awarding of 1981 -1982 Tree
made a presentation of the 1981 -1982 Tree and and Stump Removal Contract
Stump removal Contract. He discussed in length
the bid tabulation process.
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r^1 MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Blanchard to authorize the
Mayor and staff to enter into the 1981 -1982
Tree and Stump removal Contract.
5 ayes
0 nays
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Meyers made a presentation of
Ordinance No. 305. He stated that presently
Ordinance 301 is in force which prohibits
wetland development. Discussion in length
took place regarding the Ordinance.
Summary of Discussion:
Require buffering.
Setting criteria.
Flowage into the wetland.
Avoidance of adverse impacts.
Consensus of the Council was to discuss this
Ordinance further at their next agenda meeting.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Blanchard stated that she had seen an
ad in the paper that some person was opening a
business called Sun Rise Enterprises, at 7801 Long
Lake Road.
Consensus of Council was to instruct staff to write
a letter to him asking what he is doing.
15. Review of Ordinance No.
305 amending Ordinance No.
301, relating to wetlnds.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded 16. Fire Service Contract
bTZUUncilmember Doty to accept Draft #6 of the with Spring Lake Park Fire
Fire Service Contract contingent upon favorable Department 6th Draft
report of the insurance carrier for clause of
Article 6.
Official Rose presented Council with Resolution 17. Report of Building and
No. 1286 regarding E1dPrly ated
Housing. Horsin H stated LZoningO Official.
that the Resolution is needed so that the developers
can pursue HUD funding.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Doty to adopt Resolution No. 1286
and to waive the reading of the Resolution.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
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Ordinance does not provide for the waiving
of late fees (utility billing). Attorney
Meyers stated that he would prepare a
Resolution for the next agenda meeting.
He discussed the vacating of Fairchild.
City. Attorney Meyers advised the Council
that he had been contacted by residents
of the City regarding a referendum on
Ordinance No. 303. He indicated that
it is his position not to advise anyone
other than the City Council and Clerk
Administrator on this issue.
Doty: No report. 19. Reports of
Forslund: No report. Councilmembers
Blanchard: Open House at Unity for their
15th year on June 7, 1981.
MOTION: Councilmember Blanchard made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Hodges to change the
May 25, 1981, Council Meeting to May 26, 1981,
because of the Memorial Day Holiday.
5 ays
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Hodges: Clerk- Administrator Pauley has found the
gold shovel.
McCarty: Wetland Ordinance Committee set for
Thursday, May 21, 1981, at 7:30 p.m.
Clerk- Administrator reminded the CounL M that the
agenda meeting next Monday evening would begin at
6:00 p.m.
Neil Loeding, serving on the Wetland Ordinance
Committee noted the following: "After an initial
period of information meetings and discussion of
what needs to be done to get a well supported
settled Ordinance, we now appear to be at the
point where we can now allow a more concrete set
down of information we need, the work that needs
to be done, and the policy decisions that have
to be made. Also, priority and time frames can
now begin to be set.
MOTION: Councilmember Forslund made a motion,
seconded by Councilmember Hodges to adopt
Resolution 1284 pledge of security with the
City of New Brighton, and to waive the reading
of the Resolution.
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5 ayes
0 nays
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Mayor McCarty made a motion, seconded
by Councilmember Forslund to appoint Pat Fry
as Deputy Clerk, Chapter 605, Section 5.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: Councilmember Doty made a motion, 20. Adjournment.
seconded by Councilmember Forslund to adjourn.
5 ayes
0 nays MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:04 a.m.
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Rempectfully submi e
Dona11F Pauley,
May 11, 1981
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