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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984/04/23CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW April 23, 1984 7:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Doty, Linke, Hankner, Blanchard, McCarty 4. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 1984 (Regular Meeting) (Received copy in 4/16/84 packet.) 5. Public Hearings 7:40 p.m. 1984 Long -Term Financial Plan 8:00 p.m. Notice A Rezonings (non controversial rezonings) 8:10 p.m. Notice D Rezonings (public property) 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 Submission of Response to Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau Questionnaire Indicating a Willingness to Accept a 10% Budget Increase in 1985 ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for Consideration of Rezoning of Lots 1 and 3, Block 1, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, to I -1 for 8:45 p.m. on May 28, 1934 ITEM C. Approve Hiring of Rita Docken as Energy Coordinator for a Six Month Period Starting May 14, 1984, Pay- ment of a Supplementary Wage of $2.73 /Hour to the MEED Program, Transfer of $1,500 from 100- 260 -4010 to 100- 120 -4020 ITEM D. Set Public Hearing for Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Gale /Yost Addition for 9:00 p.m. on May 28, 1984 ITEM E. Approve Installation of a Walleyball Court at Povlitzki's Off 10 Pursuant to Recommendation of Planning Commission, Resolution No. 106 -84 continued- AGENDA April 23, 1984 Page Two 7. Approval of Consent Agenda (cont.) ITEM F. Award Contract for Exterior Repair of 2 M.G. Reser- voir to Graham's Contracting Company in the Amount of $15,200 ITEM G. Award Contract for Repainting of Water Tower No. 2 to Odland Protective Coatings, Inc., in the Amount of S36,840 for the Alternate Bid ITEM H. Award MSA Street Reconstruction Soil Boring Work to Soil Exploration Company in the Amount of $2,350 ITEM I. Award Sanitary Sewer Televising and Root Vaporizing Work to Solidification, Inc., at a Cost Not to Exceed S8,500 ITEM J. Set Information Meeting on 1984 MSA Street Recon- struction for 9:00 p.m. on May 14, 1984 ITEM K. Award Contract for 1984 Street Sweeping to Allied Blacktop Company at $47 /hour and a Cost Not to Exceed $5,880 ITEM L. Approve Issuance of a Fill Permit to Carew Proper- ties With a Security Deposit of $200 to Assure Proper Grading and Vegetation Reestablishment ITEM M. Schedule Work Session with Representative of TransPlan, Inc. for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Regarding Their Evaluation of the Anoka County Blaine Airport Master Plan ITEM N. Licenses for Approval ITEM O. Approve Resolution No. 1732 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 357 Adopting the 1983 Long -Term Financial Plan 9. Second Readin- and Adoption of Ordinance No. 359 Vacating a Portion of St. Stephen Street and a Drainage Easement 10. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding 1984 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference 11. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Hiring of Police Officer 12. Report of Dire ^._or of Public Works /Community Development AGENDA April 23, 1984 Page Three 13. Report of Attorney 14. Report of Councilmembers Doty, Linke, Hankner, Blanchard McCarty 15. Report of Administrator 16. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA April 23, 1984 The Consent Agenda is a technique designed to expedite handling of routine and miscellaneous official busness 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 Submission of Response to Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau Questionnaire Indicating a Willingness to Accept a 10% Budget Inc'ease in 1985 ITEM B. Set Public Hearing for Consideration of Rezoning of Lots 1 and 3, Block 1, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, to I -1 for 8:45 p.m. on May 28, 1984 ITEM C. Approve Hiring of Rita Docken as Energy Coordinator for a Six Month Period Starting May 14, 1984, Payment of a Supplementary Wage of $2.73 /Hour to the MEED Program, Transfer of $1,500 from 100 260 -4010 to 100 120 -4020 ITEM D. Set Public Hearing for Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Gale /Yost Addition for 9:00 p.m. on May 28, 1984 ITEM E. Approve Installation of a Walleyball Court at Povlitzki's Off 10 Pursuant to Recommendation of Planning Commission, Resolution No. 106 -84 ITEM F. Award Contract for Exterior Repair of 2 M.G. Reservoir to Graham's Contracting Company in the Amount of $15,200 ITEM G. Award Contract for Repainting of Water Tower No. 2 to Odland Protective Coatings Inc., in the Amount of $36,840 for the Alternate Bid ITEM H. Award MSA Street ReconFtruction Soil Boring Work to Soil Exploration Company in the Amount of $2,350 ITEM I. Award Sanitary Sewer Televising and Root Vaporizing Work to Solidification, Inc., at a Cost Not to Exceed $8,500 ITEM J. Set Information Meeting on 1984 MSA Street Reconstruc- tion for 9:00 p.m. on May 14, 1984 ITEM K. Award Contract for 1984 Street Sweeping to Allied Blacktop Company at S47 /Hour and a Cost Not to Exceed $5,880 ITEM L. Approve Issuance of a Fill Permit to Carew Properties With a Security Deposit of $200 to Assure Proper Grading and Vegetation Reestablishment CONSENT AGENDA April 23, 1984 Page Two ITEM M. Schedule Work Session With Representatives of TransPlan, Inc. for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Regarding Their Evaluation of the Anoka County Blaine Airport Master Plan ITEM N. Licenses for Approval General Expire 6/30/84 Cruz Construction Co. New Dalberg Builders, Inc. Renewal Masonry Expire 6/30/84 A L Cement Masonry Co. New ITEM O. Adopt Resolution No. 1732 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds 5 ayes 0 nays The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor McCarty at 7:30 PM on April 23, 1984. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW .A:ISLY COMITY, MINNESOTA MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Doty, Linke, Hankner, Blanchard and Mayor McCarty. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works /Community Development Director Thatcher. 1-lotion/Second: McCarty /Doty that the Council read into the minutes as pages 9A and 9B, the memo to the Council rom the Clerk /Administrator, dated April 11, 1984, subject, `~*Povlitzki's Off 10 and the letter to Richard Povlitzki from Clerk /Administrator Pauley, dated January 4, 1984. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to approve the April 9, 1984 minutes as corrected. Carol Sidenkrantz, Student Services Coordinator for the Mounds View School District, asked the Council to again sponsor the district in renewing the community resources grant, as well as a mini grant, and a juvenile.crime prevention grant. She explained that, as with last year, there would be no cost to the City. and they would merely serve as the sponsoring party. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Linke to direct Staff to cooperate with Ms. Sidenkrantz, Student Services Coordinator, to obtain the three grants requested. 5 ayes 0 nays neressa Kluck, no address given, r3quested permission to have the Lifemobile on display at the Festival in the Park. She explained the Lifemobile is pro -life and anti abortion. She presented the Council with a petition in support of this. DATE APPROVED: 5/14/84 Regular Meeting April 23, 1984 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 1984 'lotion Carried Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Motion Carried rt Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Two ouncilmember Hankner explained the request had been iscussed by the Council at their last agenda session, and they had discussed it with the Chairman of the Festivities Commission, and the bylaws do not allow any political organization to set up a display at the Festival, of which this would be one. She added that it was the concensus of the Council to have the City Attorney address the question and give an opinion. Motion /Second: Doty /McCarty to approve the request. 2 ayes 3 nays Councilmembers Linke, Blanchard and Hankner voted against the motion. Considerable discussion occurred before the vote was taken on the previous motion. Councilmember Blanchard stated she understood from the Council's discussion at the last agenda session, that the item would appear on the May 7 agenda, by which time Attorney Meyers would have prepared his opinion. She added that it was quite late in the season to be making a request of this nature, which would require the bylaws to be changed, and perhaps the people interested could 'oliow the proper procedures to have their display at the following years Festival. Joan Sundwell, 6942 Pleasantview, stated she felt this was a very emotional issue, and not a good idea for a family type gathering, as the other side would request equal time, and the Festival in the Park is not the proper place for this. Robert Beutell, 2555 Ridge Lane, stated that the Festival in the Park is traditionally a family type of entertain- ment, and the politically active people have restrained themselves in not abusing this event. Marcy Pajak, 8415 Fairchild, stated that while the bylaws say no political activities, there have been some in the past. Councilmember Hankner explained the bylaws allow fund- raising, but the political parties cannot solicite information or try to get people in to discuss their issues. She pointed out again that just last week the Council agreed to wait for Attorney Meyers opinion before taking any action. She also stated that, being the mother of a teenage daughter, as well as younger children, she ould not want her children exposed to a display of that ature, without her being right there to explain to them its relationship to their personal philosophies. She also stated that she was not speaking out against the Lifemobile itself, buL rather the disregard of the bylaws. Motion Failed Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Three Councilmember Linke stated the idea of the Festival in the Park was not to present issues of any kind, which is why the bylaw was written, and it is a day for the citizens to come out and enjoy the parks and themselves. He added that any fundraising activities must go to the Commission first, and he noted that anyone that does have a booth at the Festival cannot identify themselves or hand out literature or express their philosophy. He recommended waiting for Attorney Meyers opinion before discussing the issue further. Motion /Second: Hankner Linke to call for the question. 3 ayes 2 nays Councilmember Doty and Mayor McCarty voted against the motion, and it failed for lack of a 4/5 vote. Mayor McCarty stated the Festival in the Park is meant to be a family day, with the intent to stay away from politics and passing out literature and so forth, but it has become political, with people wearing political identifying buttons and discussions that have gone on, and so forth, and he stated he could not advocate turning around in mid- stream and denying this request. He added that he does believe parental guidance is required. Ms. Kluck stated she would personally guarantee that no minor would see the exhibit without having their parent present. Councilmember Linke pointed out that political discussions that may occur go on between adults, not children. He alr-o pointed out they have upheld the rule that no booths of this type be allowed in the past, and to allow this would tr_ily be turning around mid stream. Councilmember Hankner stated children are not capable of understanding the issue of abortion, and there was no guarantee that children in the area would not see some- thing, or overhear something, or pick up some discarded literature. Ms. Kluck stated that anyone who is old enough to make babies is old enough to t iderstand the abortion issue. She added that it is a social issue, at a social event. Brian Mackimerri, 5086 Brighton Lane, stated he did not feel it should be called a political issue. Mr. Beutell pointed out that if the Festival is opened ip to something like this, they would have to open it ip to all politicai quesLiocis and opposing issues. He stated he would not want his children exposed to some- thing like this. Motion Failed Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Four Mayor McCarty stated the Council had received a direct equest from a resident, which they should act upon. Councilmember Doty stated that while the Council has taken the matter under advisement, and sent their request on to Attorney Meyers, when a resident comes before the Council, they should be heard. Mayor McCarty stated that political activities have not been curtailed in the past, and to continue the present policy would bring this into a narrow corridor of a select few. Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 8:08 PM. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the process the City was following under the home rule charter, and reviewed the 1983 long term financial plan. Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing at 8:10 PM. Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to have the second read- ing and adoption of Ordinance No. 357, adopting the 1983 long term financial plan, and waive the reading. Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor McCarty Doty aye Linke aye Hankner aye Blanchard aye aye Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened the second public hearing at 8:11 PM. Attorney Meyers reviewed the criteria of why the public hearing was being held, in accordance with Minnesota State Statutues 462.365 and 462.357. Julian Sprunck, 2649 Louisa Avenue, stated he was against the rezoning of the Red Oak Estates area on County Road H2, from R -1 to R -3, as he would be immediately effected by any development of that land. He explained that with any type of a major storm, his back yard becomes a lake, and at any given time, the water table in his back yard is from 3' and less. He stated that if the natural drainage is disturbed, he would have water in his home. He requested that an environmental impact study be done on this articular ra7nni na b` fcr LL f urt c` y d nom .11 llly l4i a.. Mr. Sprunck added that the three properties immediately adjacent to his all experience the same sponginess that he does, following a rain storm. 6A. Public Hearing: 1983 Long -Term Financial Plan Motion Carried 6B. Public Hearing: Notice A Rezon- ings Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Five Mayor McCarty explained there are several ordinances n effect regarding surface water control, and the actual rezoning would not change the run -off, only development would, and proper controls would be taken to assure there was not a problem. Mr. Sprunck stated he was concerned that the controls would not be sufficient. Mayor McCarty replied that it is a matter of record the success the City has had in controlling this. Greg Klugberg, 2614 Louisa Avenue, stated the property as it is presently zoned is not inconsistent with the Comp Plan, but rather the 6 unit building in the area is inconsistent, and to rezone the land would just further the inconsistency. He stated he was opposed to the rezoning, and feels the best use of the land would be to have single family homes. He added that since there is no specific request to develop the property, it should not be rezoned. He also stated that he had been told the notice published was defective, and this property would not be discussed tonight, so many of his neighbors who were against it had not come to the hearing. He added he feels the area should be by metes and bounds. He also noted the existing draina6e is excessive already, nd any R -3 development would make a bad situation worse, and he can see no benefit to anyone in the immediate neighborhood. Dave Pitzel, 2617 Louisa Avenue, stated he was opposed to the rezoning, with his concerns being the same as Mr. Sprunck's. He added his back yard always has water in it, with his water table being 6' to 2'. Bob Beutell questioned the maximum density that would be allowed for R -3 versus R -1. Mayor McCarty replied 3 -6 units would be allowed per lot. Linda Jessen, 5278 Sunnyside Road, stated she directly abutts the proposed rezoning and is opposed to it. She added it is a primarily residential neighborhood, and they have enough multiple dwellings already. She added she had checked the zoning of the vacant property before purchasing her home, and was told it was R -1. Suzanne Snoke, 5272 Sunnyside Road, stated she was opposed to the rezoning as it would change the neighborhood and increase traffic. aan Andres, 2736 Louisa Avenue, stated she was opposed to the rezoning, and she also was told the parcel was not be be discussed or changed to R -3, so many of her neighbors did not come. She added she did not feel the controls would Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Six tie stringent enough. She also stated she had moved into he area to live in a single family neighborhood, and wanted it to remain that way. Jim Smith, 2650 Louisa Avenue, stated he was opposed to the rezoning, and not enough residents had received the notice. Chris Risbrudt, 2625 Clearview, stated he was against the rezoning as he had chosen the neighborhood because it was single family, and the rezoning would change it. Barb Watkins, 2609 Louisa Avenue, stated she was opposed to the rezoning, for the reasons already stated. Linda Peterson, 2645 Louisa, stated she was opposed to the rezoning as they have a drainage problem already, and they do not need an increase in traffic. Steve Seeman, 2606 Clearview, stated he was opposed to the rezoning and he did not feel the controls would guarantee no further water problems. Mayor McCarty explained that the City is near the end of its surface water management plan, and this particular area would be getting special attention for their drainage problem. e added that all builders would be required to present their plans to the City, and the ordinance is in effect to control the issue. Mildred Sprunck, 2649 Louisa Avenue, stated she was opposed to the rezoning and feels powerless and questioned how it could be stopped. Dave McGinn, 2646 Clearview, stated he was opposed to the rezoning, as he had chosen that neighborhood because it was R -1, and he wants to continue to see R -1. Terry O'Keefe, 2618 Clearview, stated he was opposed to the rezoning for reasons already stated. Dick Snoke, 5272 Sunnyside, statLU to was cpposed, as R -3 would be out of compliance with the Comp Plan. Mayor McCarty explained transitional zoning would be used as a buffer, going from the higher density to medium density, to low. Peg Mountin, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained that since the late 1960's, the City has had a plan to encourage development, which is reviewed every five years o see what is working and what needs to be changed. She xplained the City is bringing non complying properties conformance with the recommendations of the Comp Plan. She stated that in this particular area, the Planning Commission felt that with the high density of Scotland Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Seven green, there should be a lower density across the street, o buffer it from the single family homes. She added that the townhouse development went to court nine years ago, to get approval. She also noted the Comp Plan refers to preserving the wetlands, and the Planning Commission's intention was to set the wetland aside and discuss requests by metes and bounds. She stated the Planning Commission is not recommending a wetland be developed, and they do not want to compound the water problem that is experienced throughout the City. Chairman Mountin recommended this particular rezoning be tabled and placed in the controversial category. Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing at 8:52 PM. Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to remove Red Oak Estates No. 3, subj to esmt; common area interest in Lot 73 and 74, Block 1, attributable to the following: 1 -521 and 59 -721, and Red Oak Estates, Lot 1, Block 1, from the Notice A rezonings, and instruct Staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration on May 14. 5 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley advised that notices will e mailed to within 350' of the property in question, and also to anyone who s.,ned in on the sheet for the rezoning, w;.th the hearing to be set at the May 14 meeting, for July 9. He added that if the Planning Commission decides to have an informational meeting, notices would be sent out for that also. Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and opened 6C. Public Hearing: the third public hearing at 8:59 PM. There were Notice D no comments, so he closed the public hearing. Rezonings Motion /Second: McCarty /Linke to have Staff prepare an ordinance to effect the rezonings. 5 ayes Motion Carried 0 nays Motion Carried Motion /Second: Hankner /Doty to approve the consent 7. Approval of agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the Consent Agenda resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried "otion /Second: McCarty /Hankner to have the second wading and adoption of Ordinance No. 359, vacating a portion of St. Stephen Street and a drainage easement, and waive the reading of the resolution, 8. 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ord. No. 359 Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Eight 5 ayes 0 days Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor McCarty Doty aye Linke aye Hankner aye Blanchard aye aye Councilmember Doty questioned if the permit from the DNR had been required. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied the development agreement has not been finalized, and it will be contingent upon DNR approval. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to continue tc the agenda session on may 7 for further discussion. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Doty to accept the Civil Service Commission's recommendation to hire William Ulvi as a patrolman for the City of Mounds View: with employment beginning on or about nay 7. n or about May 7. 4 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Hankner voted against the motion. She explained that she did not have any information or know anything about the candidates qualifications. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained he was aware that some members of the Council desired to have background information on the candidates, and he passed that along to the Civil Service Commission, but they chose not to provide that information to the Council. Director Thatcher reported the MSA plans and specs should 11. be ready April 27, and they will be submitted to the State and County early next week. Attorney Meyers had no report. 'ouncilmernber Doty stated that it reviewing Ron agerstrom's report regarding financing of remodeling, does not want them to get tied up into a high interest loan and asked if the three cities could get together to get them a better rate. Motion Carried 9. Consideration of Staff Memo Regarding 1984, League of Minnesota Citiesi Annual Cnf. Motion Carried Consideration of!' Staff Memo Regarding Hiring Police Office:'; Motion Carried Report of Director of Public Works/ Comm. Dvlpt. 12. Report of Attorney 13. Reports of Councilmembers Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Nine -lerk /Administrator Pauley explained that because of he type of work that would be done, and the amount of money involved, the cities could not assist. Councilmember Linke reported he will not be able to attend the Ramsey County League meeting on April 25, where they will be discussing hospitals. No other Councilmember was available to attend, so it was suggested -Clerk /Administrator Pauley contact Betty Wall to see if she could attend. Councilmember I-Iankner had no report. Councilmember Blanchard stated she would like to commend the Planning Commission for the work they have done on the rezonings. She added they have a recommendation on overnight parking that will be sent on to the Council soon. Councilmember Blanchard stated the Lions Easter Party had been a huge success. Mayor McCarty had no report. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked for Council approval 14. Report of or a resolution commending Patt Fry. Administrator Motion /Second: Doty/Blanchard to adopt Resolution No. 1731, commending Patt Fry for three years of ser- vice to the City of Mounds View, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked for Council authoriza- tion to hire Patt Fry for a maximum of 32 hours at her present salary, to train her replacement. Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to hire Patt Fry for a maximum of 32 hours, at her present salary, to train her replacement at the discretion of the ClerL dministrator. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had finished interviewing applicant's for the administrative secretary position, and asked Council authorization to hire Michele Severson. Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to approve the hiring of Michele Severson as administrative secretary, at a tarting rate of $7.20 /hr., with an increase to $7.40/hr. t the end of 90 days. 5 ayes Motion Carried Motion Carried 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council April 23, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Ten founcilmember Linke noted that while the Council has a u11 resume and background information on the applicant for the administrative secretary, it has no information at all on the applicants for police officer. Councilmember Blanchard stated they have the Police Civil Service Commission to make the recommendation to them. Mayor McCarty stated the statute gives them the authority to hire the police officers. Councilmember Linke stated it gives them the authority to recommend candidates, not hire one. Councilmember Hankner pointed out that nothing says they cannot provide the information to the Council, and it is the Council who is legally liable with hiring an officer, not the Civil Service Commission. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported an arbitrator has been chosen for the 320 contract. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported information was provided in the Council packet on the TAC meeting last week. He added he would be attending a transporation dvisory meeting on Friday at the Crystal City Hall. Motion /Second: Doty /Blanchard to adjourn the meeting 15. Adjournment at 9:20 PM. 5 ayes. 0 nays Motion Carried R:sp_ctfully s.bm tted, F. Pauley Administ7tor