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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
July 25, 1983
7:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
2. Roll Call Blanchard, Doty, Hankner, Linke, McCarty
3. Approval of Minutes: July 11, 1983 (Regular Meeting)
(Received in 7/18/83 packet.)
4. Public Hearings 7:40 p.m. Alley Vacation in Block 1, Iron
Works Plat
7:50 p.m. Cross of Glory Lutheran Church
Major Subdivision
5. Second Quarter 1983 Department Head Report
Acting Police Chief Smith
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. Approve Resolution No. 1634 Approving Appointment of
Tim Pittman as a Full Time City Employee
ITEM B. Approve Resolution No. 1633 Amending Resolution
No. 1462 Establishing Various Fees and Charges
ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1636 Commending Mounds View
Festivities Commission for the 1983 "Festival in
the Park"
ITEM D. Licenses for Approval
ITEM E. Approve Resolution No. 1637 Approving Just 7.nd
Correct Claims Against City Funds
continued-
AGENDA
July 25, 1983
Page Two
8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 345 Vacating 14 Feet of Alley
Right -of -Way in Block 1, Iron Works Plat
9. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 344 Amending
the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 100,
Entitled "Intoxicating Liquors"
10. Consideration of Amendment to Contract for Professional
Services with John Johnson
11. Consideration of Memorandum from Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Director Regarding 1983 Conference Request
12. Report of Director of Public Works /Community Development
13. Report of Attorney
14. Report of Councilmembers Blanchard, Doty, Hankner, Linke,
McCarty
15. Report of Administrator
16. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
July 25 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 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. 1634 Approving Appointment of
Tim Pittman as a Full Time City Employee
ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 1633 Amending Resolution No. 1462
Establishing Various Fees and Charges
ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 1636 Commending Mounds View
Festivities Commission for the 1983 "Festival in the
Park"
ITEM D. Licenses for Approval
General 6/30/84
Clark Home Improvement Co., Inc. New
D.L.C., Inc. New
Inter -City Builders New
Star Homes, Ltd. New
Sussel Corporation Renewal
Heating Air Conditioning 6/30/84
Churchill's Hon Heating Cooling, Inc. New
Vern's Service Supply, Inc. Renewal
Sewer Water 6/30/94
Mounds View Plumbing Heating Renewal
Olson's Plumbing Renewal
ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1637 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 1. Call to Order
Mayor McCarty at 7:31 PM on July 25, 1983.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard, Hankner,
Linke and Mayor McCarty.
It was noted that Councilmember Doty was absent.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Administra-
tor Pauley and Public Works /Community Development
Director Johnson.
Motion /Second: Linke /Hankner to approve the July 11,
I9B3 minutes as corrected.
4 ayes 0 nays
There were no residents requests or comments from the
floor.
Councilmember Hankner asked that Item C be removed.
Motion /Second: Linke Hankner to approve the consent
agenda, minus Item C, and with the addition of the
four names under Item D, and waive the reading of
the resolutions.
4 ayes 0 nays
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read Resolution No. 1636.
APPROVED: August 8, 1983
Regular Meeting
July 25, 1983
Mounds View City Hall
Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of
Minutes:
July 11, 1983
Motion Carried
4. Residents
Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
Director Johnson presented the Council with a list of 5. Approval of
four contractors to be added to Item D. Consent Agenda
Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council July 25, 1983
Regular Meeting Page Two
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Linke to approve Resolution
No. 1636, commending the Mounds View Festivities
Commission for the 1983 Festival in the Park.
4 ayes 0 nays
Mayor McCarty read a letter received from Shirley
Munholand, announcing her resignation from the
Festivities Commission, effective August 1, 1983,
and stated how much she would be missed.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to accept, with
regrets, the resignation of Shirley Munholand,
as chairman of the Festivities Commission.
4 ayes 0 nays
Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened
the first public hearing at 7:40 PM.
There were no comments from those present, or from
the Council or Staff.
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:40 PM,
Motion /Second: McCarty /Hankner to approve the first
reading of Ordinance No. 345, vacating 14 feet of
the alley right -of -way in Block 1, Iron Works Plat,
and waive the reading.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Linke /Blancha.rd to adopt Ordinance
No. 344, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View
by amending Chapter 100, entitled "Intoxicating
Liquors and waive the reading.
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor McCarty
Blanchard aye
Hankner aye
Linke aye
aye
::lerk /Administrator Pauley stated that while Mr.
Anderson has no written contract with the City,
there is a letter in his personnel file from the
City Administrator when he was hired, indicating
he would be granted one national conference per year.
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
6. Public Hearing -3
Alley Vacation
in Block 1, Iror
Works Plat
7. 1st Reading of
Ord. No. 345
Vacating 14'
of Alley
Right -of -Way
in Block 1,
Iron Works Plat
9. Consideration
of Memo from
Park Director
Anderson Re-
garding 1983
Conference Rqst.
8. 2nd Reading and
Adoption of
Ord. No. 344,
Amending Muni-
cipal Code by
Amending Chapter
100, Entitled
"Intoxicating
Liquors"
Mounds View City Council July 25, 1983
Regular Meeting Page Three
`He stated that the conference Mr. Anderson would like
to attend, the 1983 National Recreation and Park
Association Park Planning and Maintenance School,
appears to be far more valuable to the City than the
NRPA.
Mayor McCarty stated that conferences for department
heads were cut to reduce expenses in 1982. Also, he felt
this should be budgeted in Park, 360, instead of the
Recreation, 350, account. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied
that it is in the general fund budget, in the Park and Rec category.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Linke to approve the request
of Park Director Anderson to attend the first year
of the two year program of the NRPA Park Planning
and Maintenance School, to be budgeted out of the 1983
conference budget, Account No. 4362, in lieu of his
budgeted conference.
4 ayes 0 nays
Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened
the second public hearing at 7:50 PM.
There were no comments from those present, or from
the Council or Staff.
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:50 PM.
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to approve Reso-
lution No. 1635, approving the preliminary plat
for the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, and waive
the reading.
4 ayes 0 nays
Dennis Kowalik, 5464 Adams, apologized for being late
with his questions, but asked for a clarification of
what was being done.
Director Johnson explained that the Church has re-
quested a lot combination of five lots into two,
to be able to sell an existing educational building
located at the south end of the property. He added
that his understanding is that they plan to come
before the City soon with plans for a building to
house educational facilities. He stated that
the home would be sold as a single family home.
Motion Carried
4B. Public Hearing -p
Cross of Glory
Lutheran Church
Major Subdv.
Motion Carried
,Herman Growe asked what the plans are for the empty land
by the Church, and questioned whether a day care center
was planned.
A representative from the Church stated that they plan
to expand to the north and slightly to the east, and
that it would be added to the present building.
Director Johnson added that a day care home, licensed
for up to ten children, could be allowed but he was
not aware of one being planned at the time.
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Regular Meeting Page Four
Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained that Acting Chief
Smith had a family emergency and was not able to be
at the Council meeting, but that Officer Brick was
expected to stop in and give the report.
Mayor McCarty questioned item 5, to review developer
applications as received or as necessary, and asked
why, since they are supported by administrative fees,
there would be an estimate in the contract.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied that Mr. Johnson's
contract provides that he work so many hours for the
City, and that it was necessary to estimate the number
of hours for the remainder of the year.
Councilmember Linke pointed out that the hours listed
on the July 25 memo have not changed from what was listed
on the June 29 memo. He also pointed out a difference
in the maximum hours listed for the MSA 1983 resurfacing
project, being 122 on one memo, and 112 on the other.
Director Johnson replied that the hours have not changed
as those project have been at a standstill since the end
of June. He explained that it appears to be a typographical
error in the difference of hours, and that he didn't have
his back -up paperwork with him, but he believed that 122
hours was the correct figure.
Councilmember Linke questioned the 30 -40 hours to prepare
plans and specs for the 1983 MSA resurfacing program,
since Technician Kampel had been authorized overtime to
work on them. Director Johnson replied Mr. Kampel's time
is for drafting work, and that he will be working with
him and directing him on the project.
Councilmember Linke expressed concern with getting locked
into the maximum number of hours listed. Director Johnson
:eplied that the contract states them as "up to
10. 2nd Quarter
1983 Department
Head Rpt.
Acting Police
Chief Smith
11. Consideration
of Amendment
to Contract
for Professional
Services with
John Johnson
Mounds View City Council July 25, 1983
Regular Meeting Page Five
Councilmember Linke asked, as per the agenda meeting, if
Director Johnson was guaranteeing completion of the
project by December 31, 1983, within the hours specified.
Director Johnson replied that he is estimating the work
will be completed by the number of hours specified, and
he would come back to the Council if it appears additional
hours would be required.
Councilmember Linke stated he would like an assurance that
the items will be finished by the end of the year, and he
wants to make sure the additional 481 hours will see to
that. He also stated that he would like to see the hours
set to be used as specified. Director Johnson replied
that he is pledging sufficient time to the City to
complete the projects.
Mayor McCarty clarified that the Council's stand is that
Director Johnson is guaranteeing to complete the projects
in the number of hours specified, and that if the Council
pulls him off a project to work on something else,
additional time would be allowed.
Attorney Meyers stated that the clause regarding termi-
nation by just cause would cover the situation if the
work was not completed, and the Council could terminate
the contract. He added that both parties should keep
the other aware of progress and if time is getting
tight. He also stated that if Mr. Johnson shou- exceed
the number of hours he specified for a project, in order
to complete it, the Courts most likely would au, rd him
payment for all time spent on it.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to approve the addendum
to John Johnson's contract with the City of Mounds
View, as per his memo of July 25, 1983, with the hours
in items 3 and 4 to be changed around.
4 ayes 0 nays
Director Johnson stated he would correct Exhibit A to
have the hours coincide with those in his letter.
Director Johnson reported he had received a letter
from MnDOT, requesting the City's presence at a
meeting on August 15, in Mankato, to explain the
balance in the municipal aid account. He stated
that he plans to attend, with documentation.
Director Johnson reported he has been in contact with
representatives from the Highway Department, regarding
Highway 10, and that a public hearing will be rcheduied
,for this Fall, and they hope to have an environmental
impact study approved by the end of the year. He
added they would be meeting with Staff sometime in
August to update them, prior to the public hearing.
Motion Carried
12. Report of
Director of
Public Works/
Community Dvlp.
Director Johnson reported it has come to Staff's atten-
cion that the work being done at 8134 Jackson Drive,
a pool and hot tub installation, does involve the
wetland, and would require a wetland alteration permit.
He stated that all other pertinent permits were taken
out.
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He added that the fill from that lot was being placed
on 2411 Laport Drive, 9 loads to date, which also
involves a wetland. He stated that it should not
impact the wetland due to the separation of the street
and other improved right -of -way. He added that the
fill was dumped without a permit.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley noted that it has been
q uestioned whether the Rice Creek Watershed District
should be involved.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to have Director Johnson
issue a cease and desist order and instruct the
property owner at 2411 Laport Drive that he may be
required to remove the fill, and to file a filling
permit application with the City of Mounds View,
and the appropriate application with the Rice Creek
Watershed District.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to have Staff admini-
stratively provide an alteration permit for 8134
Jackson Drive for the construction of a pooland spa.
4 ayes
Motion Carried
0 nays Motion Carried
Attorney Meyers advised that the City has commenced 13. Report of
action against the owner of the radiator repair shop Attorney
on Highway 10. He reviewed the charges made, and
the procedure that will be followed. He stated he
anticipates their defense will be that it is a valid
occupation. He added that no court date has been
set and that they will be doing some preliminary work
to get all the facts together.
Attorney Meyers reported that the open meeting 1m
has been amended by statute to provide that a City
must provide an agenda or copies of material that
they will be considering at special meet...gs.
Attorney Meyers reported on the law regarding conveyance
of state lands to public bodies, such as the surplus
land owned by the Highway Department. He also reported
to is suggesting possibly zoning some property in the
City as recreational.
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''Mayor McCarty asked what options were open for the City
to fund a golf course. Clerk /Administrator Pauley
replied there could be a general obligation bond, tax
increment bond, or seek outside donations. He added
that a possibility would be that when a developer does
work in the City, negotiate with him that he help in
developing certain property, in lieu of a park dedication.
Attorney Meyers added that a revenue bond would be another
possibility, but that it would be expensive.
Director Johnson reported he is getting information from
neighboring cities. Clerk /Administrator Pauley added
that Staff would encourage pursuit of ideas, such as
jogging trails, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, as
well as golf.
Mayor McCarty asked that Staff get together information
on the success of surrounding communities courses. It
was also noted that the possibility of a golf course
is in the discussion stage only, at this time.
Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the 14. Reports of
Planning Commission agenda session, and they were Councilmembers
very concerned about the status of Chapter 40.
Director Johnson explained that the Council and Planning
Commission had held a joint meeting and referred
questions back to Staff, and that he and Attorney Meyers
would be getting together to work on it, but that it
was not a high priority item. Councilmember Blanchard
replied that the Planning Commission would like to see
it moved higher up on the priority list, as it is a
very important tool for Chem to use.
Mayor Hearty stated that they should address the in-
compatibilities between the zoning map and current
zoning_ There was discussion among the Council and
Staff on the procedure to be followed to make them
compatible.
Mayor McCarty asked that Staff get something together
for the Council to work on. Clerk /Administrator Pauley
replied that a time table would be prepared by the next
agenda session.
Councilmember Blanchard expressed concern with the
condition of the hole in the road at Groveland Road
and Highway 10. Director Johnson explained that none
of the surface restoration work has been done to date,
and that the City is working to get the developer
,,going. He added that he understands the developer plans
on putting the home in the Parade of Homes, scheduled
for early August, so feels the work will be completed
by then.
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,Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the problem that
had occurred with vandalism to the water shut -off valve,
and that the work should be done before the water and
sewer approval is given. He stated he would contact
the developer and have him put some fill in temporarily.
Councilmember Hankner had no report.
Co-ncilmember Linke reported he had attended the
Ramsey County League picnic on July 20, and toured
five regional parks. He stated their next meeting
would be with the Metro Waste Control Commission,
a change in agenda from the Watershed.
Councilmember Linke reported that he had ridden with
three patrol officers on July 16, and felt they did
a very good job.
Mayor McCarty read a portion of the June 20 minutes
of the Metropolitan Airport Commission.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard that the Council
direct Staff to send a letter of protest to the
Metropolitan Airport Commission, carbon copy to
the Met Council, that the proposed instrument
landing system at a minor use airport is not allowed
by law and that the City protests this proposal.
4 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Linke reported he had met the new
rep from the Met Council and invited her to contact
Clerk /Administrator Pauley to set up a meeting
between her and the Council.
Mayor McCarty asked Clerk /Administrator Pauley to
notify the Fire Department that the Council wishes
to have a work session with the Fire Chief, along
with officials from Spring Lake Park and Blaine,
and get involved immediately on the proposed 1984
Fire Department budget. He added that the appro-
priate section of his contract could be noted.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the memo from
Finance Director Brager, dated July 25, regarding
certification of delinquent utility bills.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like to be informed
of who was involved, before the hearing, such as
if there were specific problems with the elderly,
Dr so forth. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied
they have all been advised, through each piece of
correspondence sent, to contact the City and let
them know of any circumstances in which assistance
could be provided.. He added the Council will be
15. Report of
Administrator
Motion Carried
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,getting a list of delinquent accounts, before the
letter is sent out.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Linke to set a hearing for
7:40 PM on September 19, 1983 for the purpose of con-
sidering and determining those delinquent utility
bills that should be certified to Ramsey County for
collection with property taxes.
4 ayes 0 nays
Clerk /Administrator Paisley reported that Park Director
Anderson is on vacation this week, as he had requested
earlier, and that while City Hall will be short of
department heads, with both Finance Director Brager
and Clerk /Administrator Pauley being gone on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Staff will know where to reach
them at all times. He added he has directed Acting
Police Chief Smith to handle all administrative matters
in his absence.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to table the second
quarter department head report of Acting Police Chief
Smith.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to adjourn the
meeting at 9:25 PM.
4 ayes 0 nays
subs 'tted,
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Donald
Cler administrator
July 25, 1983
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Motion Carried
Motion Carried
16. Adjournment
Motion Carried