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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1981/10/131. Call to Order CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW October 13, 1981 7:30 p.m. A G E N D A 2. Roll Call Forslund, Blanchard, Doty, Hodges, McCarty 3. Approval of Minutes: September 28, 1981 (Regular Meeting) (The above Minutes were in your October 5th packet and will not be included in this packet.) October 5, 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 award of low bid from Game Time Industries for purchase of pre -fab shelter building for Lambert Park ITEM B. Approve change order to Silver View Park grading contract for an amount not to exceed $2,500 ITEM C. Licenses for Approval ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1371 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 6. Consideration of application for filling permit from Skyline Motel 7. Consideration of letter from Metropolitan Council District 4 Representative, Tom Newcombe 8. Consideration of letter from Chemclean Truck Wash regarding sanitary sewer billing 9. Consideration of Action Alert from League of Minnesota Cities and Staff memorandum continued- AGENDA October 13, 1981 Page 2 10. Consideration of Proposed Resolution No. 1370 Regarding Tax Forfeited Lands 11. Consideration of request from Mounds View Jaycees for use of Police Garage for Halloween Haunted House 12. Report of Building and Zoning Official 13. Report of Attorney 14. Reports of Councilmembers 15. Report of Administrator 16. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA October 13, 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. Approve award of low bid from Game Time Industries for purchase of pre -fab shelter building for Lambert Park ITEM B. Approve change order to Silver View Park grading contract for an amount not to exceed $2,500 ITEM C. Licenses for Approval General Contractors Expire 6/30/82 A.A.G. Construction New C M Builders New Charles E. Johanson, Inc. New Heating Air Conditioning Expire 6/30/82 Faircon, Inc. Renewal Masonry Expire 6/30/82 Scott's Investors, Inc. New ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 1371 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor McCarty at 7:30 PM on October 13, 1981. MEMBERS PRESENT: C Blanchard, Doty and Hodges and Aayor McCarty. It was noted that Councilmember Forslund was absent. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers Clerk/ Administrator Pauley and Building and Zoning Official Rose. Dan Boxrud, of Short Elliott Hendrickson reported that bids had been received for the Silver Lake a project, with the low bid of Dawson Con :ruction being 20% below the estimate. He added ,hat he had spent a great deal of time going over their bid with them to make sure nothing had been missed, and he felt confident, after speaking to the bonding company and checking references, that they would be a reliable contractor. He recommend- ed they be awarded the contract, subject to MSA approval and successful bond sale. Mayor McCarty questioned if all the proper steps had been followed, that while they had given project approval and approved the proposed public facilities, he wasn't sure they had held a public hearing. Attorney Meyers responded that Chapter 26 provides that if there is a 100% petition, they can proceed without a public hearing. He added that he had discussed it with the bonding attorney. Clerk Administrator Pauley checked the records and found the public hearing had been held at 7:40 PM on June 8, 1981. Mayor McCarty replied that he was satisfied all requirements had been met. ition /Second: Doty /Hodges that based on the igineer's recommendation, the hid be awarded b'o Dawson Construction in the amount of $821,483.90, that the company is the low responsible bidder, and the letting of the bid would be contingent upon the DATE APPROVED: 10/26/81 Regular Meeting October 13, 1981 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Mounds View City Council October 13, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Two iccessful bond sale and final approval by ,ASA 4 ayes 0 gays Motion /Second: Hodges /Blanchard to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1981 meeting as presented. 3 ayes 0 nays 1 abstain Councilmember Doty abstained from the vote as he had not been present at the September 28 meeting. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to approve the minutes of the Ortnher S_ 1 qR1 special meeting as presented. 4 ayes 0 nays There were no residents requests or comments from the floor. )tion /Second: Hodges /Blanchard to approve he consent agenda as presented. 4 ayes 0 nays Official Rose reported that the filling at the Skyline Motel had ceased. Peter Armstrong, owner of the Skyline Motel, stated that a half dozen loads of clean fill had been dumped on the lower portion of his property, without his knowledge or permission, and he had been notified that he was in viola- tion of the ordinance against dumping. Mr. Armstrong stated that he would be willing to post a sign stating no filling would be allowed. Motion /Second: McCarty /Dote to approve the Motion Carried 3. Approval of Minutes: September 28, 1981; October 5, 1981 ?lotion Carried 4. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor 5. Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion Carried Mounds View City Council October 13, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Three '`filling permit for the Skyline Motel at 4889 Id Highway 8 under the normal process, thereby not requiring a special use permit. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hodges to amend the previous modicn that any further filling would require a finished grading plan. 4 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked if the Council was interested in meeting with Mr. Newcombe. The Council asked that he be invited to an agenda meeting. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported that Mr. Kelley had been advised of what past City policy has been regarding sanitary sewer billing. otion /Second: McCarty /Doty to deny the request or separate water meters for Chemclean Truck Wash, as remains consistant with past policy, and there is no new evidence that would signfi- cantly impact that policy. 4 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the Action Alert the City had received. He stated that it was difficult to access how the cuts would Effect the City until definite action had been taken. He recommended that the City send a letter to the State senators and Congressmen, avid advised that he would prepare one for the next agenda session. Official Rose reviewed No. 1370 regarding tax sere was considerable fie wording of the reso the City would be bound tank, well, and booster they were mentioned in Meyers advised caution the proposed Resolution forfeited lands. discussion regarding lution, as to whether to put in a storage pumping station if the resolution. Attorney in declaring the area Motion Carried Motion Carried 7. Consideration of Letter from Metro- politan Council District 4 Repre- sentative Tom Newcombe 8. Consideration of Letter from Chemclean Truck Wash Regarding Sanitary Sewer Billing, Motion Carried 9. Consideration of Action Alert from League of Minnesota Cities and Staff Memorandum 10. Consideration of Proposed Resolution No. 1370 Regarding Tax Forfeited Lands Mounds View City Council Regular October 13, 1981 egular Meeting Page Four to be wetlands, as they could have trouble releasing it or getting clear title at a later t te. notion /Second: McCarty /Doty to approve Reso- lution No. 1370 with the modification that it identify the wetlands area for the preservation of wetlands and natural storm drainage facility purposes, as lands described as, except Lot 8, all of Block 2, Laport Meadows and Lot 7, Block 3, Laport Meadows; and that subject to Highway, Lots 1 -6, and that part lying northeasterly of Highway of Lot 13 -15, Block 1, Laport Meadows for ground water storage tank, a well and booster station. 4 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that in order 11. to allow for the storage of all vehicles, they would assign personnel to take home the unmarked vehicles. Motion /Second: McCarty /Hodges to approve the request of the Jaycees to use the Police Garage for a Halloween haunted house. 4 ayes 0 nays Eficial Rose reviewed proposed Resolution No. X373, stating that Dynamic Designers would like to have released the fee they had paid for their development agreement which the City had approved earlier because it was no longer their intention to build as they are unable to obtain financing (letter attached). He stated that the City would retain sufficient money to cover all expenses incurred by the City in connection with the agreement. Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to approve Resolution No. 1373 and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty that in view of the retraction of Dynamic Designers for a building permit, that the City immediaLely notify Mr. Poppelaars that his concept for the development of his property for multiple dwellings be denied under Ordinance No. 305. 3 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Blanchard voted in opposition to the motion because she felt the City had previous agreement. Motion Carried Consideration of Request from Mounds View Jaycees for Use of Police Garage for Halloween Haunted House Motion Carried 12. Report of Building and Zoning Official Motion Carried Moti -n Carried Mounds View City Council October 13, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Five ficial Rose reviewed Resolution iTo. 1372, regarding the HRA to ir rrogram. Hf: stated that the request to the Metropolitan Council HRA is made annually. Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to approve Resolu- tion No. 1372 and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Official Rose stated he had been contacted by Tyson Trucking, and they had requested permission to start grading nn their property in another two weeks, prior to the final approval of their development, which they are just finishing. Mayor McCarty expressed concern that if permission was granted, for the grading permit prior to final approval of the development it would not be in conformance with past practices. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to deny the request of Tyson Trucking for a grading permit. ayes 0 nays Attorney Meyers stated he had received a letter from the attorney representing Mr. Harstaa, regarding the Eigenheer plat and that he planned on responding, indicating that the approval of the plat was the only issue before the Council at that time. There was considerable discussion regarding SDM charges, with Attorney Meyers informing the Council that the attorneys for the developers of Silver Lake Woods felt they should receive a credit. Attorney Meyers stated he would respond that the Council feels the charges are reasonable and that nothing in the contract indicates they were not going to access the SDM charge. Councilmember Hodges reported that the North 14. Reports of Council west Suburban Youth Service Bureau had moved members to the Community Center on County Road B in Roseville. Mayor McCarty reported that there had been a ress release from the Met Council two weeks oo, stating they had formally adopted the recommendation from the Transportation Sub- committee regarding the proposed master plan for the Anoka County Airport. He stated he ha called the Met Council and asked why action ha been taken Motion Carried Motion Carried 13. Report of Attorney Mounds View City Council October 13, 1981 Regular Meeting Page Six ithout notifying the involved cities. He was told that the press release was in error, and then received conflicting stories from other sources. He stated he had requested the minutes of the September 15 Transportation Subcommittee Meeting and the September 24 full Council Meeting, but had not received them to date. Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to direct the City Administrator to send a letter requesting the minutes of September 15 and September 24, and a copy of the press release. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Doty /McCarty to have the City Attorney obtain the minutes by legal proLedure if they are not received as requested. No vote was taken on the above motion. Motion /Second: McCarty /Hodges to table the above motion, pending action by Staff. ayes 0 nays Councilmember Doty reported there was a possibility of the City purchasing a used generator from the company he works for. He stated he would check into it further. Councilmember Doty reported he would be attending a meeting on October 21 for the League of Cities committee on pensions and labor relations. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Mayor McCarty reported that Councilmember Fors lund had asked if it was possible to have an insert put in with the October City billings regarding the desirability of remote metering and its possible cost. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied that there was already one insert being put with the billings and recommend- ed that an article be put in the next newsletter. Mayor McCarty reported he had received from the City Administrator a history of what has trans- pired on the flood plain issue, and requested hat a meeting be set up with Mr. Kelsey as soon s possible. Mayor McCarty reported that the Met Council offers their services, with the consent of the Attorney, Motion Carried Motion Carried Mounds View City Council October 13, 1981 Regular_ Meeting Page Seven review proposed ordinances and offer their advise. Attorney Meyers suggested sending them the proposed Chapter 48 for their review. Mayor McCarty asked that it be discussed at the next agenda meeting. Mayor McCarty stated that applications had been received to fill the vacancies on the Planning Commission and Park and Rec Commission, and recommended Cindy Wermager be appointed to the Park and Rec Commission, and Rodney Herring to the Planning Commission. Motion /Second: Doty /Hodges to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Cindy Wermager to the Park and Rec Commission. 4 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Hodges stated he felt Jerry Linke would be a better candidate for the opening on the Planning Commission as he had been a member of the community for several years and has been very active in it and done a good job. Duncilmember Blanchard stated she felt Mr. Linke -Mould do a very good job, and that perhaps he was ready to move from the Park and Rec Commission, and rather than let him burn out on the Park Commission, she would like to see him moved. Councilmember Doty stated he did not feel Mr. Linke would be a good candidate for the Planning Commi- ssion due to his views in many areas. Mayor McCarty added that he felt Mr. Linke had been very vocal and in opposition to much of what the Council has been trying to do. Motion /Second: Doty /McCarty to accept the Mayor's recommendation of Rodney Herring to the Planning Commission. 2 ayes 2 nays Councilmembers Hodges and Blanchard voted against the motion. iyor McCarty asked for trespassers at Spring Pauley replied that the they would put posts in an update on the problems Lake. Clerk /Administrator County had assured him yet this year. Motion Carried Motion Denied Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting lerk /Administrator Pauley reported he was planning on attending a workshop on December 5 regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on labor agreements. He added that the money was in his training budget. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked for Council input on the proposed names for streets in the Silver Lake Woods addition. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to request the developers to change Red Oak Lane to Hodges Lane. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Doty to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 PM. 4 ayes 0 nays tfully su fitted, 4_ 1 J Do .1. F. Pauley Cle /Administrator October 13, 1981 Page Eight 15. Report of Administrator Motion Carried 16. Adjournment Motion Carried