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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984/01/23CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW January 23, 1984 WORK SESSION 7:00 p.m. A. Interview of Police Civil Service Commission Applicants 7:00 p.m. Jacqulyn Saunders (Ms. Saunders will not be at the meeting. She has a prior commitment on Monday evenings.) 7:15 p.m. Dick Paradise (We have been unable to reach Mr. Paradise. As soon as we reach him we will let you know if he will be present Monday evening.) 1. Call to Order A G E N D A 7:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Linke, Hankner, Blanchard, Doty, McCarty 3. Approval of Minutes: January 9, 1984 (Regular Meeting) (Received copy in 1/16/84 packet.) 4. Public Hearing 7:40 p.m. Rezone 2651 County Road I from I -1, Light Industrial District, to B -3, Highway Business District 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 6. Approval of Consent Agenda ITEM A. Reschedule February 20, 1984 Agenda Session for 7:00 p.m., February 21, 1984 Due to Holiday ITEM B. Licenses for Approval ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1708 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 7 Consideration of Staff Report Regarding Request for Refund on Sewer Service Installation at 2581/83 County Road I (Material to be handed out Monday.) continued- AGENDA January 23, 1984 Page Two 8. First Reading of Ordinance No. 355 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 40 Entitled, "Zoning" 9. First Reading of Ordinance No. 356 Establishing Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code Entitled, "Special Projects Fund" 10. Approve Resolution No. 1709 Rescinding Resolution No. 1425 and Transferring All Assets and Liabilities of the Special Capital Projects Fund to the Silver Lake Woods Improvement Project Construction Fund 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 354 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings" 12. Approve Resolution No. 1704 Approving the Minor Subdivision for the Burger King Corporation 13. Approve Resolution No. 1705 Approving a Conditional Use Permit to the Burger King Corporation for a Convenience Food Establishment 14. Approve Resolution No. 1703 Approving an Amendment to the Planned Use Development for the Silver Lake Woods Development 15. Approve Resolution No. 1707 Authorizing the Clerk Administrator and Mayor to Execute Development Agreement No. 84 -64 with Burger King Corporation 16. Consideration of Feasibility Report for Public Improvements on Fairchild Avenue Northerly of Laport Drive 17. Fourth Quarter 1983 Department Head Reports: Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Anderson Finance Director Brayer Police Chief Ramacher Public Works /Community Development 18. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 353 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings" '9. Report of Attorney 20. Report of Councilmernber finke, Hankner, Blanchard, Doty, McCarty 21. Report of Adm i n i t rat or 22. Adjournment 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. Reschedule February 20, 1984 Agenda Session for 7 :00 p.m., February 21, 1984 Due to Holiday ITEM B. Licenses for Approval CONSENT AGENDA January 23, 1994 General Expire 6/30/84 A S Construction Specialties New Lindman Builders New Heating Air Conditioning Expire 6/30/84 Northeast Sheet Metal new Asphalt Expire 6/30/84 J R Blacktop New Masonry Expire 6/30/84 Coronado Stone Products New Sign Billboard Expire 6/30/84 Crosstown Sign, Inc. New National Advertising Company New ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 1708 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE APPROVED: 2/13/84 Regular Meeting January 23, 1984 Mounds 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 January 23, 1984. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Linke, Hankner, 2. Roll Call Blanchard, Doty and Mayor McCarty. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers and Clerk/ Administrator Pauley. Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to approve the January 9, 1984 minutes as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays Frank Gabrysh, 2832 County Road J, asked if any- thing different was being done to the water, as his smelled of chlorine and was very foul. Clerk/ Administrator Pauley replied that a new chlorine tank was started, and it can sometimes take awhile for it to distribute evenly. Mayor McCarty asked that someone from the water department go over and obtain a sample. Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to approve the con- sent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 355, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 40 entitled, "Zoning and waive the reading. 5 ayes 3. Approval of Minutes: January 9, 1984 Motion Carried 4. Residents Re- quests and Comments from the Floor 5. Approval of Consent Agenda 0 nays Motion Carried 6. 1st Reading of Ord. No. 355 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Two Councilmember Doty stated that, under Section 27.05, Amendment or Repeal, he would like to have the money go back into the bond redemption fund, rather than the general fund, unless there is a specific purpose of use designated in the general fund. Mayor McCarty questioned if the fund is not eliminated, with the improvement bonds that are being defeased. Attorney Meyers replied that a new fund is established to pay off the bonds, and the way the ordinance is written, if it was repealed, they would be putting the money back into the bond fund. He recommended the language be changed to read "shall be deposited in such fund as the City Council directs Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised that Staff proposed the general fund, as some of the money came from the 5% that was levied on the taxes, and the general fund is supported by the taxes. Councilmember Hankner pointed out the present Council has set up the concept in the ordinance, and she feels the money should go back into the general fund. She added that a 4/5 vote would be required for future Council's to change the ordinance. There was considerable discussion among the Council, with it being agreed to go ahead with the first reading, and discuss further at the next agenda session, before the second reading. Motion /Second: McCarty Hankner to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 356, establishing Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code entitled, "Special Projects Fund and waive the reading. 4 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Doty voted against the motion. Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:50 PM. There were no comments from the audience. Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:50 PM. Motion /Second: of Ordinance No Mounds View by Rezonings and 5 ayes 0 nays 7. 1st Reading of Ord. No. 356 Motion Carried 8. Public Hearing Rezone 2651 Cnty. Road I from I -1 to B -3 Doty /Linke to have the first reading 9. 1st Reading of 354, amending the Municipal Code of Ord. No. 354 amending Chapter 41 entitled "Specific waive the reading. Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Motion /Second: Linke/Eankner to approve Resolu- tion No. 1704, approving the minor subdivision for the Burger King Corporation, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Doty to approve Resolu- tion No. 1705, approving a conditional use permit for the Burger King Corporation for a convenience food establishment, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: HankneriBlanchard to approve Resolution No. 1703, approving an amendment to the planned use development for the Silver Lake Woods Development, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Hankner /Linke to approve Reso- lution No. 1707, authorizing the Clerk/Admini- strator and Mayor to execute Development Agreement No. 84 -64 with Burger King Corporation, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Dory /Linke to approve Resolution No. 1709, rescinding Resolution No. 1425 and transferring all assets and liabilities of the special capital projects fund to the Silver Lake Woods improvement project construction fund, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported Mrs. Gale and Ms. Yost had been advised the Council would be discussing their item this evening, and he also reported that Mrs. Gale had indicated that nothing had been done in the past two months to determine the marketability of the property, and that she was waiting for a feasibility report from the City. He added that Mrs. Gale has indicated she would like more time. Ken Sjodin stated he was representing Mrs. Gale, and they now have a modification that they believe will make the lots more valuable and buildable, and they would like to proceed with the improvements and January 23, 1984 Page Three 10. Approve Rslt. No. 1704 Motion Carried 11. Approve Rslt. No. 1705 Motion Carried 12. Approve Rslt. No. 1703 Motion Carried 13. Approve Rslt. No. 1707 Motion Carried 14. Approve Rslt. No. 1709 Motion Carried 15. Consideration of Feasibility Report for Pub- lic Improvements on Fairchild Avenue Northerly of Laport Drive Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Four subdivision. He presented the Council with a copy of their new proposed plan. Councilmember Hankner expressed concern regard- ing the time element, as the nuisance problem still exists, and deadlines had been set before. Mr. Sjodin stated that if the concept is approved, it can be drawn up properly and back to the City within one week. Mayor McCarty stated that while he was concerned with the time element also, he felt the Council should stay within their realm of responsibility, and the plan should go back to the Planning Commission for their review. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to table any further action on the Fairchild Avenue vacation until the first regular Council meeting in March. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Linke reminded the Council that they had promised the residents that action would be taken this evening, and he pointed out how very last minute the sketch was that was just presented. Councilmember Hankner stated she did not feel the Council has established that the improvements are going to go in, and she expressed concern about the time element, as Mrs. Gale and Ms. Yost have had a year and a half to get a plan together, and the neighbors are concerned with the time lag. Mr. Bremmer asked the Council what was to prevent the issue from going on and on. He reminded them they have been working toward a resolution for 18 months, and that last October they were told a decision would be reached by the Council in January, and now the Council has extended that deadline another two months, to March. Mayor McCarty explained they could order the vacation tonight or table further action until March to give the applicants ample opportunity to follow through, and that if they have not proceeded by March, the Council can go forward at that time with the vacation. Mr. Bremmer stated he would like some definite pre established parameters set up, as the deadline keeps being moved out. Mayor McCarty replied that if nothing happens in March, the Council will definitely remove the item from the table and take some action. Motion Carried Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Pa`: Fiv Park Director Anderson reported the year end forest- 16. 4th Quarter ry report had been submitted, and the joint powers 1983 Department agreement program with New Brighton is working very Head Reports well; this is the first year more trees have been put in than taken out; he advised the Council of the potential for a gypsy moth problem; the com- posting program was very successful, and he reviewed the statistics, with Ramsey County wanting to open the site again in the Spring, however, Mounds View does not have the capability to be open twice a year. Park Director Anderson reported the new dump truck is up and running, and the tractor has been ordered and should arrive later this week. Park maintenance was the best its been in the past five years, with a full time evening crew for flooding the rinks, and skating conditions have been excellent. Senior citizens have been involved in the warming house program, and it has worked out well. The City has also had luck with having the shelter buildings open. The City has received preliminary funding for a 35% grant for a jogging trail at Silver Lake Park, and he will be talking to Burger King to see if they are willing to assist. The guidelines have been established for the park planning fund, with a $2,000 check being received from Honeywell. The Groveland Park association has raised over $6,000 and completed many projects, and he reviewed their newsletter. Park Director Anderson reviewed the healthy lifestyle wellness program, which is just getting off the ground. He advised that three new leagues were started this past year, adult ice hockey, 4 man adult floor hockey, and 4 man team boot hockey for youths. The Edgewood Community Pool was also painted over the Christmas holiday break. Finance Director Brager reported the budget was adopted, and they are gearing up for the audit and year ei:d financial reports. The department has been very active with the computer, and the utility bills are now computerized, and they are working on the micro computer /word processor to allow doing entry from City Hall. There is a problem in getting a numeric key pad, as it was recalled and redesigned, and they hope to have one soon. Director Brager reported the financial statements will be available for the Council as soon as the interest figures are available and the County computer can process. He also advised the City stayed within the snow removal budget for 1983. The City has hired an insurance consultant, and will be Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Six looking at equipment and buildings the City owns, for insurance appraisal. The City is looking for under the MEED program, The Finance Department on a flexible benefits the information to the another part -time person, for the finance department. Staff is gathering information plan, and will be presenting Council later. Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the many changes that have taken place in the Police Department in the past few months. He reported Officer Brick had met with the Jaycees and discussed the changes in the DWI laws, and informed them of current arrest procedures. Officer Chambers received letter of commendation from New Brighton for stopping a stolen vehicle and arresting the suspect. The Jaycees again held their haunted house in the Police garage, with over 2,000 attending. The part time secretary was out on maternity leave, with the CSO filling in for her. The Lion's Club donated $300 for police cameras. In December, they held a department meeting and reviewed the current rules and regulations and upcoming changes and established new policies. Chief Ramacher reported he has since met with everyone individually, for their comments and suggestions. Chief Ramacher reviewed the training sessions attended by the Police Department personnel. He also advised that 101 applications were received for the patrolman vacancy. The 1983 yearly report will be delayed, as the State is having budget pr oblems and has been delayed in getting out the computer print -outs. Class I crimes declined 13% in 1983, and Class II crimes declined 97. He also advised that in 1982, Mounds View Police arrested more people for drunk driving than any other department in Ramsey County, including the Sheriff's department. The Block Watch program has not made much progress, and Chief Ramacher recommended putting a notice into the newsletter, to get the information out to the residents. Park Director Anderson reminded the Council of the February 3 deadline for the next newsletter. Mayor McCarty informed the Council of '11 he had received from someone ticketed for being a snowbird, who was not aware the City had such a policy. He suggested having each department head have an article in each newsletter, relevent to his department. Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting PagP Seven Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised that an article had already appeared in the newsletter regarding the snowbird policy, as well as a separate one regard- ing the snowmobile policy, and they are published each year. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Public Works department had drained, cleaned and inspected the ground resevoir, removed snow from around the hydrants, and had two water main breaks, which were handled in house. He reported 857 of the time of the street and sewer department was spent in snow removal, with a sewer break repair being done on Woodcrest. Two new pieces of equipment came into the shop, and one piece of used equipment was sold. LP conversions are being done on the new vehicles after 500 miles. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the Community Developm .t department, with permits being issued for 20 new single family homes, 3 duplexes, a 70 unit motel, a 10 unit apartment, 5 condominiums and Mr. Donut, with 243 building permits total being issued. He reviewed the inspections and reinspections done for the year. There were 6 minor subdivisions and 7 major, with 23 planning applications being processed. Revenues are greatly exceeding the projections for 1983. The inventory in the Public Works department is just getting started, as there were some problems in getting set up. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the status of the Public Works projects that are in process, and advised that Staff is handling them. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Doty to have the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 353, amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 41 entitled "Specific Rezonings and waive the reading. Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor McCarty Linke aye Hankner aye Blahchard aye Doty aye aye 17. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ord. No. 353 Motion Carried Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Eight ,Attorney Meyers reported that, as of January 1, 1984, 18. Report of the City is responsible for prosecuting all gross Attorney misdemenor offenses, which were previously handled by the County Attorney's office. He also reported that the consolidation of courts is still being pursued, and updated the Council on the status of those discussions. Attorney Meyers reviewed some of the discussion that occurred at a recent conference he attended of the Municipal Attorney's Association, regarding Citys getting into the finance business. Councilmember Linke reported he had attended the Ramsey County League meeting, on January 18, where they had discussed the Ramsey County court consolidation. Councilmember Hankner had no report. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Doty reviewed an article he had read regarding Group W and their efforts to get their contract amended. Mayor McCarty reported there is one applicant for two commissions, and that after speaking to the chairman of the Festivities Commission, they do not feel there would be a problem in the same person serving on both commissions. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to appoint Jan Lindberg to the Lakeside Park Commission for 3 years. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to appoint Jan Lindberg to the Festivities Commission for 3 years. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor McCarty reported there are four applicants for the Energy Commission, with seven being needed. Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised there is a draft resolution for the Commission, and he will place the item on the next agenda for discussion. Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to appoint Jerry Blanchard to fill the two year vacancy on the Police Civil Service Commission. 4 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention Councilmember Blanchard abstained from the vote. 19. Reports of Councilmembers Motion Carried Motion Carried Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Januar7 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Nine Mayor McCarty reported the Planning Commission is recommending the Council appoint all three applicants to the Planning Commission, and expand the Planning Commission to 9 members once again. Councilmember Blanchard stated she was opposed to expanding the Commission to 9 members, based on her own experience of being on the Commission when they had 9 members, and having trouble getting enough together for a quorum, and that it was very difficult to work with that many people. Councilmember Linke stated he agreed with Councilmember Blanchard's feelings. Councilmember Doty stated he agreed with Councilmember Blanchard also. Councilmember Hankner pointed out that the request to expand to 9 members was coming from the Planning Commission itself, and perhaps they felt there was a commitment from the members. Mayor McCarty stated he could remember the problems of having so many on the Planning Commission, but asked that Staff contact Peg Mountin and convey the Councii's thoughts and questions, for the Planning Commission's response. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty that it Le the stated policy that all resolutions and /or ordinances be placed first in line on the agenda, as far as practical. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the criteria used in setting the agenda. Motion Carried CLerk /Administrator Pauley advised the Council of 20. Report of an article in the Met Council Newsletter, regarding Administrator the racetrack and interaction between the racetrack and airport. He stated Staff will be obtaining whatever written reports are available. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he would have Staff contact the Highway Department regarding the status of Highway 10. Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised the Council that they are working toward hiring an energy 'coordinator, in conjunction with Blaine, and he will keep them advised of the status. Mounds View City Council January 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page T.n Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised that the mailer, advertising for a consultant regarding the Anoka County Airport Master Plan, will be going out nationally on January 24, giving 30 days for proposals to be submitted to the City. He stated he would put a copy of the letter in the Council's boxes. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to adjourn the 21. Adjournment meeting at 9:34 PM. 5 ayes 0 nays fully submi D• a d e Cle dministr Motion Carried