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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1983/04/111 6. Approval of Consent Agenda CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW April 11, 1983 7:30 p.m. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Doty, Linke, Hankner, Blanchard, McCarty 3. Presentation of Resolutions of Commendation to: James Benjamin Crowl III Jeffrey Albert Crowl Matthew Joseph Seidl Gregory Donald Worden 4. Approval of Minutes: March 28, 1983 (Regular Meeting) 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES ITEM A. Authorize Modifications and Repairs to Water Treatment Plant No. 1 by Layne Minnesota Company at an Estimated Cost of $3,472.00 to be Charged to Water Fund Capital Equipment Account ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for 7:40 p.m., April 25, 1983, for Dalberg /Hanson Rezoning and Consideration of Minor Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for 7:50 p.m., April 25, 1983, on Ordinance No. 336 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Wetlands Zoning Ordinance" ITEM D. Authorize Withdrawal of Objections to Smith Terminal Corporation Tax Abatement ITEM E. Authorize Mayor and Clerk- Administrator to Enter into Agreement with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to Provide Group Health and Life Insurance Coverage for City Employees continued- AGENDA April 11, 1983 Page Two 6. Approval of Consent Agenda (cont.) ITEM F. Approve Low Bid of $46,911.70 and Award Contract for 1983 Tree and Stump Removal Contract to Bluemel's Tree Service, as Submitted on February 24, 1983 ITEM G. Authorize Staff to Hire a Half -time Aquatics Director at a Salary Rate Not to Exceed $6,000 Per Year with Monies to be Funded from a Joint Powers Agreement with School District #621, Lakeside Park Budget and Recreation Activity Fund ITEM H. Award the Fencing Bid for Two Outfield Fences at Silver View Park to be Paid from the State L.A.W.C.O.N. Grant to Cyclone Fence in the Amount of $4,283.20 Which will Include 960 Feet of 5 Foot, 9 Gauge Aluminum Coated Fabric, C Section Line Posts on a 10 Foot Spacing with 8 3 -1/2" Roll Formed End Posts Set in Concrete and Bottom Tension Wire ITEM I. Award the Bid to Bryant Rock Products for Approximately 500 Tons of Rec Rock at the Low Bid Price of $7.92 /Ton with the Money to be Allocated from the 1981 L.A.W.C.O.N. Grant and City Park General Fund as Required ITEM 3. Approve Proclamation on Building Safety Week, April 18th through April 22nd, 1983 ITEM K. Approve Resolution No. 1590 Approving Educational Incentive Pay for Police Officer Terrence Broos ITEM L. Licenses for Approval ITEM M. Approve Resolution No. 1591 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 335 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 39 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Signs and Billboards" 8. Consideration of Staff Report Regarding the Minnesota Energy Conservation Service Program. 9. Consideration of Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 107 Entitled, "Bingo, Raffles, and Gambling Devices" 10. First Quarter 1983 Department Head Reports Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Anderson Acting Police Chief Smith Finance Director Brager Director of Public Works /Community Development Johnson continued- AGENDA April 11, 1983 Page Three 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 336 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Wetlands Zoning Ordinance" 12. Consideration of Memorandum from Finance Director Regarding Employees' Group Life Insurance Coverage 13. Consideration of Development Agreement No. 83 -57 for Knollwood Green, Wayne Herr Construction Company, and Approval of Plans and Specifications for Proposed Improvements. 14. Consideration of 1983 Street Sweeping Bids 15. Report of Director of Public Works /Community Development Miller Industrial Park Preliminary Plat Extension 16. Report of Attorney 17. Report of Councilmembers 18. Report of Administrator 19. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA April 11, 1983 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 the request of any individual Councilmember, any item can be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed upon the Regular Agenda for debate. ITEM A. Authorize Modifications and Repairs to Water Treatment Plant No. 1 by Layne Minnesota Company at an Estimated Cost of $3,472.00 to be Charged to Water Fund Capital Equipment Account ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for 7 :40 p.m., April 25, 1983, for Dalberg /Hanson Rezoning and Consideration of Minor Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit ITEM C. Set Public Hearing for 7:50 p.m., April 25, 1983, on Ordinance No. 336 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Wetlands Zoning Ordinance" ITEM D. Authorize Withdrawal of Objections to Smith Terminal Corporation Tax Abatement ITEM E. Authorize Mayor and Clerk- Administrator to Enter into Agreement with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to Provide Group Health and Life Insurance Coverage for City Employees ITEM F. Approve Low Bid of $46,911.70 and Award Contract for 1983 Tree and Stump Removal. Contract to Bluemel's Tree Service, as Submitted on February 24, 1983 ITEM G. Authorize Staff to Hire a Half -time Aquatics Director at a Salary Rate Not to Exceed $6,000 Per Year with Monies to be Funded from a Joint Powers ;.greement with School District #621, Lakeside Park Budget, and Recreation Activity Fund ITEM H. Award the Fencing Bid for Two Outfield Fences at Silver View Park to be Paid from the State L.A.W.C.O.N. Grant to Cyclone Fence in the Amount of $4,283.20 Which will Include 960 Feet of 5 Foot, 9 Gauge Aluminum Coated Fabric, C Section Line Posts on a 10 Foot Spacing with 8 3 -1/2" Roll Formed End Posts Set in Concrete and Bottom Tension Wire ITEM I. Award the Bid to Bryant Rock Products for Approximatley 500 Tons of Rec Rock at the Low Bid Price of $7.92 /Ton with the Money to be Allocated from the 1981 L.A.W.C.O.N. Grant and City Park General Fund as Required -continued- CONSENT AGENDA April 11, 1983 Page Two ITEM J. Approve Proclamation on Building Safety Week, April 18th through April 22nd, 1983 ITEM K. Adopt Resolution No. 1590 Approving Educational Incentive Pay for Police Officer Terrence Bros ITEM L. Licenses for Approval Boxing April 25, 1983 Tycoon, Inc. (at Bel -Rae Ballroom) General Expire 6/30/83 Crete -Wood Construction, Inc. New Heating Air Conditioning Expire 6/30/83 Metro Air New Riccar Heating Air Conditioning New ITEM M. Adopt Resolution No. 1591 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mayor McCarty explained the Council was honored to have present four young men from Viking Council Troop 714, who have attained the Eagle Scout award, and introduced James Benjamin Crowl 1I1, Jeffrey Albert Crowl, Matthew Joseph Seidl and Gregory Donald Worden. Mayor McCarty read Resolution No. 1583, which the City has adopted in recognition of their achievement, and presented copies to the Scouts. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Doty, Linke, Hankner, Blanchard and Mayor McCarty. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works /Community Develop- ment Director Johnson. Motion /Second: Doty Linke to approve the March 28, 1983 minutes as corrected. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Linke asked to bring up some old busi- ness and asked for Attorney Meyers findings on a possible violation of oath of office by three Council members, as he had been directed to do on March 28. Mayor McCarty stated the item would be covered under Attorney Meyers report later on the agenda. There were no residents requests or comments from the floor. DATE APPROVED: 4 25 83 Regular Meeting April 11, 1983 MoundF view City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Order Mayor McCarty at 7:30 PM on April 11, 1983. 2. Presentation of Resolutions of Commendation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: March 28, 1983 Motion Carried 5. Residents Re- quests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Two Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve the con sent agenda and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Doty /Hankner to have the first read- ing of Ordin na ce No. 335, amending Chapter 39 of the municipal code of the City of Mounds View, entitled, "Signs and Billboards" and waive the reading of the ordinance. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Doty asked that Attorney Meyers check the language in 39.14 (7) to consider adding the work "one as in "any one property before the next reading. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported it is Staff's recommendation, per his memo of April 4, 1983, that the Council authorize Staff to undertake the effort to inform the residents of the community of the Energy Conservation Service program. Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to authorize Staff to file a grant application for, and participate in, the Minnesota Energy Conservation Service program. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the proposed modifications to Chapter 107. Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to have the first reading of tie amendment to Ordinance 337, Chapter 107 of the municipal code, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Director Johnson reported on the number of permits issued, inspections done, planning applications received, and wetland alteration permits processed. He reported the elderly housing project should be occupied by May 1 or so. He also reported the multiple dwelling registrations have been completed for the year. 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried Reading of Ord. No 335, An Ordinance Amending Chpt. 39 of the Muni- cipal Code Entitled "Signs and Billboards" Motion Carried 8. Consideration of Staff Report Regarding the Minnesota Energy Consrv. Service Program Motion Carried 9. Consideration of Revisions to Municipal Code Chapter 107 Entitled "Bingo, Raffles; and Gambling Devices" Motion Carried 10. 1st Quarter 1983 Dept. Head Reports Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Three Director Johnson reported on the Public Works depart- ment, with the number of wells and hydrants repaired, and street repair that has been done. He reported the Sewer Department is only cleaning trouble spots at this time, and that a new :maintenance person has been hired. He updated the Council on the LP conversion an on training taken by employees. Director Johnson updated the Council on the number of hours he had worked during the quarter, and what was remaining. He also informed them they are in the process of preparing plans and specs for the installa- tion of chemical feed equipment, which will hopefully eliminate the excess maganese in the water. He advised he would have it before the Council later in the month, or in early May, for further direction on how to proceed. Director Johnson reported the repairs on Well #6 were not as bad as anticipated, but that heavy fill has been encountered which will have to be removed, and they are now looking at the most cost effective way of removing it. Mayor McCarty noted the water problems have received considerable attention from some of the residents of the City, and asked if the letters the Council had directed sent last January had been sent out. Director Johnson replied that approximately 25 out of 100 people have received their letter so far. He explained the letters were being sent out as the secretarial staff had time to do them. Mayor McCarty asked Clerk /Administrator Pauiey to provide clerical assistance so that the remaining letters could be sent out in a timely manner. Acting Police Chief Smith reported the first quarter was slow, and that two officers went to breathalizer school, and two officers were out on sick leave for a total of 27 days in the past month. He reported the cars are down 2300 miles over the previous year in mileage, and stated a CSO will be hired, hopefully by May. He reported a block watch program was started in March, and they are looking for volunteers to be block captains. Finance Director Brager reported they are working on the year end financial report, and the auditors are in now, with their report expected to be complete by mid -May. He reported the department has participated in the utilities maintenance and capitol improvements program. They also have been heavily involved in the word processor selection process, with the employees to receive training later in the month, on April 18 -21. Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Four Finance Director Brager reported they are seeking proposals for group health and life insurance coverage. He also reported the department will be working on getting the micro processor going, and could possibly be able to use it on doing the debt study. He reported they would be looking into it further. Finance Director Brager reported he will be meeting with a civic consortium at the school district, as well as other municipalities, to work on joint purchase arrangements. Mayor McCarty asked that the Council receive copies of bids for the insurance proposals before Finance Director Brager meets with representatives of the insurance companies, as well as any pertinent comments. Finance Director Brager replied he would provide them to the Council ahead of time. Mayor McCarty asked if, in purchasing software, the system the City has just purchased, will be helpful. Finance Director Brager replied it would. Clerk/ Administrator Pauley added that the program to do a debt study could cost between $500 and $1,000, while the study itself usually costs $3,000. Park Director Anderson reported the Forestry Department has completed the wood inspection program, and found a great reduction in disease versus five years ago. He reported they have completed the plantings plans for each park and have just started the actual planting, He reported the Park Department has wrapped up Silverview Park, Phase I, and will be ready for Phase II when the funding becomes available. Park Director Anderson reported he had attended a conference on a child's right to play, at which Paul Hougen spoke. He reported Mr. Hougen came out to check the tot lots in the City, and he will be bringing Mr. Hougcn's recommendation to the Park Commission. He reported three new warming houses had been added at the skating rinks, and in the future, residents will be helping with the flooding of the rinks, maintenance and supervision of the warming houses. In the Recreation Department, two Newsletters were published, with the May /June one almost ready to go to the printer. He reported work on the Festival in the Park is progressing. Park Director Anderson reported the adult softball program is getting larger every year, with 15 -20 teams being turned away this year, and they have doubled the fee for outsiders. He reported that for the swimming program, he had some additional information for the Council, and he had Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Five met with the school district staff regarding a joint powers agreement for a half time aquatics director, and that while they had been very receptive, they could be reopening Johanna Middle School, and will not make any decisions until after their April 18 meeting concerning Johanna. He also reported the senior citizen swimming and water babies programs are going very 'e11. Mayor McCarty reported he has had inquiries from residents with complaints about neighboring wood piles, such as having a rat problem, and asked that the forester give a recommendation to the Council on how to handle it. Park Director Anderson replied that it could be a CSO issue, but he will be happy to look into it. He also informed the Council that Mounds View had been awarded Tree USA, and will be recognized by the Governor's office on April 29, and he will give them more information as ha receives it. Park Director Anderson reminded everyone of the City wide tree planting to be held on April 23 at Silverview Park. Director Johnson summarized the intent of proposed Ordinance No. 336 and reviewed his memo of April 7 to the Council. Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 336, amending Chapter 48 of the Municipal Code entitled "Wetlands Zoning Ordinance' and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Finance Director Brager reported Prudential will not be renewing coverage of group life insurance. He reviewed the two proposals received and the amount the City would be contributing for both family and single coverage. Motion /Second: Doty /Hankner to approve the recommendation of Finance Director Brager and purchase insurance from United States Fidelity Guarantee for $10,000 group life insurance coverage per employee, at a cost of $2.90 per month per employee. 5 ayes 0 nays Director Johnson reviewed Development Agreement 83 -57, for the Knollwood Green project. He reported Mr. Herr would like to have another individual added to it. 11. 1st Reading of Ord. No. 336, Amending Chpt. 48 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Wetlands Zoning Ordn." Motion Carried 12. Consideration of Memo from Finance Director Regarding Employees' Group Insurance Coverage Motion Carried 13. Consideration of Dvlp. Agree- ment No. 83 -57 for Knollwood Green Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Six Attorney Meyers outlined the criteria used in enter- ing into a development agreement. He stated that once it was entered into, it could not be transferred except by written permission of the Council, and that the City would need something in writing, saying the new individual wanted to be added and that he was aware of what had happened to date. Motion /Second: McCarty /Hankner to approve the of P. J. Gaughn to Development Agreement No. 83 -57, with Wayne Herr Construction Co., contingent upon receipt of a letter of intent to comply with all the requirements of the development agreement, and Mr. Gaugh's consent to be added as a party to the development agreement with full knowledge of all proceedings leading up to this motion, with the approval of the City Attorney. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to approve Resolu- tion No. 1592, Development Agreement No. 83 -57 and the plans and specs for Knollwood Green. 5 ayes 0 nays The Mounds View Lions Club presented a check for $200 to the Groveland Park Association, and pictures were taken of the presentation. Director Johnson reported two additional bids had been received after the deadline, but they were both in excess of the low bid. He recommel,ded the award be made to American Sweepers, Inc., at a rate of $44.50 per hour for an estimated total contract of $4,450. There was considerable discussion among the Council as to where the sweepings should be dumped, as a wetlands alteration permit would be required for the two suggested sites in the City. Director Johnson reported two possible alternate sites could be the Red Oak School parking lot, or the Woodcrest hockey rink. Clerk /Administrator Pauley pointed out that most dumps are now requiring a sample test be done on material, certifying what it is, which could significantly add to the City's cost, if the sweepings -.'ere taken to a dump. Motion /Second: McCarty /Hankner to award the 1983 street sweeping contract to American Sweepers, Inc., at a rate of $44.50 per hour, for an estimated total contract of $4,450, contingent upon Staff providing the Council with options to deal with the problem of storing the sweepings, by the next agenda session. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Motion Carried 14. Consideration of 1983 Street Sweeping Bids Motion Carried Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meet ng Page Seven Director Johnson reviewed his memo to the Planning 15. Report of Commission, dated April 6, regarding the Miller Director of preliminary plat extension. Public Works/ Community Attorney Meyers advised the Council is to consider Development extending consideration of the preliminary plat, and the moritorium could be a reason for granting an extension. He also advised the Council could not consider and approve the final plat, and then discuss the impact of the wetlands, and that they must be handled together. Mayor McCarty suggested the developer submit his information about why the wetlands boundries should be changed, or the ordinance, and the City could then address those issues. Fees could then be charged to hire an engineer or consultant for an opinion. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to extend consideration of the preliminary plat for the Miller Industrial Park, which was delayed due to the moritorium issues. 5 ayes 0 nays Director Johnson reminded the Council of the letter they had received from Commissioner Braun, regarding the status of proposed TH10 and the first phase of construction. He also reported construction will begin on the signal at Long Lake Road and Highway 10 in June or July. Director Johnson reported that due to weather conditions, Staff has not been able to complete their study and make a recommendation to the Council on the St. Stephen's drainage question, but will be ready by the first agenda meeting in May. Director Johnson reminded the Council he will be out of town at the National Planning Conference, for the next week. Director Johnson reported, that concerning develop- ment inspections, he had checked with Attorney Meyers, and they feel that a section in the development agreement should cover the City's concerns in providing inspection service. The City could contract directly with the developers engineer, with the cost passed on to the developer. Another option would be to contract with indi- vidual consultants, with the last option to be trying to find time with the current staff. Motion Carried Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Eight Attorney Meyers reported that, after being directed to review the actions of three Council members relative to the use of the corporate name, he could give a preliminary report relating to the issues, but would have to wait until reading the approved minutes to give a final finding. Attorney Meyers reviewed the three motions that had been made, as well as applicable laws and court cases on similar matters. He summarized, stating that the motion to protect the use of the corporate name was proper, however, the three Council members exercised their judgemental ability in voting against the formal, rather than informal, contact with the DFL Club, and no law was broken, nor did anything illegal occur. Mayor McCarty stated that at the March 28 meeting, he had not heard the third motion clearly, and thought the motion was for formal, rather than informal, contact. He stated he favored formal action as the Council has always enforced ordinances consistently. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty that the notification come from the City Attorney, and be formal, rather than informal, in keeping with past practice in enforcing the statutes and City ordinances. No vote was taken. There was considerable discussion among the Council, with Councilmember Linke pointing out that no law was broken, so the issue could be handled informally. It was then questioned how they were to determine in each instance if a law was broken, so communication should be formal or informal. Motion /Second: Hankner Linke to postpone until the next agenda session, to allow time to seek counsel. No vote was taken. Motion /Second: McCarty /Dcty to amend the previous motion to postpone to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting rather than agenda session. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Doty reported he had attending the hearing on House File 829, regarding the airport and reviewed what had happened. Councilmember Doty reported he has been asked about getting left turn signals at the intersection of Silver Lake Road and Highway 10, and asked for a study, not formal, and a report from the Police Department. 16. Report of Attorney 17. Report of Councilmembers Motion Carried Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Nine Councilmember Linke brought the Council up to date on the plans made so far for the Festival in the Park, and sb'.wed a sketch of the winning button. Councilmember Linke reported he had received notifi- cation from the Ramsey County League of Local Governments that they will be meeting with the State Legislators on April 20, with everyone welcome. Councilmember Hankner reported that she had attended tiLG seventh annual dinner of the North Suburban Youth Service Bureau, of which she is on the board of directors, at which Tim Smith was recognized for his involvement in the program. Councilmember Hankner reported she is also on the board of directors of the North Suburban Development Achieve- ment Center, which works with pre school handicapped children and retarded adults, and they will be holding a bowl -a -thon as a fund raiser. Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the April 6 Planning Commission meeting, at which they recommended approval of an extension for the Miller property. They were also happy with the recommended changes to the sign ordinance, they gave conceptual approval for Mr. Norb Yenish to build a 70 unit motel and will be working with him in the future. She reported they are considering a new zoning district for the mobile hare parks, R -5, and they are presently working on the existing zoning to bring it into conformance with the Comp Plan. Mayor McCarty reported that at the hearing on the airport, the City did not get its point across, that it was a local issue, and that the entire process of house file 829 was geared to a single airport. Mayor McCarty reviewed the action that took place, and expressed concern that the City gather all the support possible, as the issue must still go through the Senate. He asked that one of the members of the Council who was associated with the DFL Club contact them and ask them for their support. Russ Warren identified himself as a member of the DFL Club and stated the Council was after the Club for using an improper name, and then turns around and asks for their help. It was pointed out that Mr. Warren's reply was not from the DFL Club itself and the Club should be contacted. There was discussion among the Council as to why certain members had voted at the DFL Club to table their recommen- dation for further study. It was pointed out there were people who did not understand the issues at hand and the impact of an ILS on the City, and the item had been tabled to give them time to study it. Mayor McCarty asked that the DFL Club be contacted to set Mounds View City Council April 11, 1983 Regular Meeting Page Ten up a debate between himself and Representative Voss, as suggested by the Mounds View DFL Club, to assist the State i Senators, Councihu nber Linke replied he would contact the chairman of the DFL to set it up. Mayor McCarty thanked Clerk /Administrator Pauley and Staff and Council members for the very good job they did at the airport hearing. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he is in the 18. Report of process of getting the spring clean -up organized, Clerk/ for May 7. He stated it would be discussed Administrator further at the April 18 agenda session. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had a draft of the newsletter available for review. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported that he is obtaining copies of cover sheets other Citys use in submitting their recommendations to their Councils. He stated he hopes to implement something of the same nature within the next few nbnths. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked for Council authorization to hire a temporary worker to cover phones and the front desk at City Hall on April 18 -21, while all the clerical workers will be going to Computer Central's office for training on the word processor. Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to authorize Clerk/ Administrator Pauley to hire a temporary worker for April 18 -21. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Motion /Second: Doty /Hankner to adjourn the meeting 19. Adjournment at 10:24 PM. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Repec fully submited, DonaId fau ey Clerk dministrator