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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1984/11/13CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW November 13, 1984 7:30 p.m. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Blanchard, Doty, Linke, Hankner and McCarty 4. Approval of Minutes: Octobet 22, 1984 (Received in 11/5/84 packet) November 7, 1984 (Canvassing Bd. Meeting Minutes) 5. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 6. Approval of the Consent Agenda ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 1832 Approving Time Extension for Planning Case 43 -79, Dynamic Designers Townhouse Proposal ITEM B. Approve Staff Recommendation dated October 29, 1984 on Tax Forfeited Lands ITEM C. Approve Staff Recommendation dated October 30, 1984 on the MSA Street Project for Quincy Street from County Road H -2 to County Road I ITEM D. Approve a $2,000 Increase In Salary for Steven Rose Starting December 1, 1984 for Assuming Duties As Public Works Foreman /Building Inspector ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 1828 Authorizing Execution of Agreement and Certifications for the Energy Awareness and Conservation Project Grant ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1821 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM G. Adopt Resolution No. 1822 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments AGENDA NOVEMBER 13, 1984 PAGE TWO ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 1824 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 1825 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1831 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM K. Licenses for Approval Restaurant 6/30/85 Country Inn New Gambling Devices 11/28/84 Mounds View Lion's Club New 14. Adjournment General 6/30/85 R M Construction New Western Remodelers New Heating and Air Conditioning 6/30/85 Vern's Service and Supply, Inc. Renewal Asphalt 6/30/85 T. A. Schifsky and Sons Renewal Sewer and Water 6/30/85 Freeman Construction Renewal 7. First Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 382 Adopting the 1984 Long Term Financial Plan 8. Consideration of Request from Group W Cable to Commence Marketing of Cable Television Service 9. Consideration of Kinder Care Learning Center, Inc. Industrial Development Revenue Bond Proposal 10. Report of Director of Public Works /Community Development 11. Report of Attorney 12. Report of Councilmembers Blanchard, Doty, Linke, Hankner, McCarty 13. Report of Administrator CONSENT AGENDA NOVEMBER 13, 1984 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, an item can be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed upon the Regular Agenda for debate. ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 1832 Approving Time Extension for Planning Case 43 -79, Dynamic Designers Townhouse Proposal ITEM B. Approve Staff Recommendation dated October 29, 1984 on Tax Forfeited Lands ITEM C. Approve Staff Recommendation dated October 30, 1984 on the MSA Street Project for Quincy Street from County Road H -2 to County Road I ITEM D. Approve a $2,000 Increase In Salary for Steven Rose Starting December 1, 1984 for Assuming Duties As Public Works Foreman /Building Inspector ITEM E. Adopt. Resolution No. 1828 Authorizing Execution of Agreement and Certifications for the Energy Awareness and Conservation Project Grant TTEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 1821 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM G. Adopt Resolution No. 1822 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 1824 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 1825 Certifying Reapportionment of Assessments ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 1831 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds CONSENT AGENDA NOVEMBER 13, 1984 PAGE TWO ITEM K. Licenses for Approval Restaurant 6/30/85 Country Inn New Gambling Devices 11/28/84 Mounds View Lion's Club New General 6/30/85 R M Construction New Western Remodelers New Heating and Air Conditioning 6/30/85 Vern's Service and Supply, Inc. Renewal Asphalt 6/30/85 T. A. Schifsky and Sons Renewal Sewer and Water 6/30/85 Freeman Construction Renewal PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor McCarty at 7:30 PM on November 13, 1984. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard, Doty, Linke, Hankner and Mayor McCarty. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works /Community Development Director Thatcher. Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve the October 72, 1984 minutes as corrected. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Linke to approve the November 7, 1984 minutes as presented. 4 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention Regular Meeting November 13, 1984 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Jean Miller, 2291 Hillview Road, presented copies of a letter the Concerned Citizens had received from the Governor, in response to a letter they had sent him on the airport issue. Robert Beutel, 2555 Ridge Lane, chairman of the Energy Commission, gave a brief summary of the newly formed commission and stated they would he holding workshops on November 27 and December 1, and are push- ing for complete participation. He also informed the Council of a condition of the State that the commission include a representative of the senior citizens and one from organized labor. He explained there is only one vacancy on the commission and requested the Council 'ncrease the membership by one. DATE APPROVED: November 26, 1984 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: October 22, 1984 and November 7, 1984 Motion Carried Motion Carried 5. Residents Re- quests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting The Council asked Staff to check into the State re- quirements for representation and make a recommenda- tion to them. Mayor McCarty advised an errors and ommissions claim had been received from the Werdien's. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to authorize Clerk/ Administrator Pauley to take appropriate action on the errors and ommissions claim from the Werdien's regarding the building permit for 6940 Silver Lake Road. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Doty /Hankner to approve the consent agenda, minusthe Country Inn Restaurant on Item K, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Doty asked whether the outstanding water and sewer bill for the Country Inn had been resolved yet. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied it had not, but the Inn is under new ownership, and they have been advised of the outstanding utility bill. Motion /Second: Doty /Hankner to approve the license for the Country Inn Restaurant, under Item K, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to have the first reading 67 No. 382 adopting t..: 1984 Long Term Financial Plan, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Attorney Meyers advised the Charter regulates the adjustment of rates, and a hearing would be required for any increase. Terry Shuster of Group W Cable, Inc., reviewed the amended agreement from Group W, which basically changes the number of channels being offered, with no change in price. He stated that because discussions on the pricing are still going on, they would like to get approval to begin marketing at this time and work out the arrangements on the amended agreement. November 13, 1984 Page Two Motion Carried 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried Motion Carried 7. 1st Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No.382 Motion Carried 8. Group W Cable Request to Market Service Mounds View City Council November 13, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Three kAttorney Meyers expressed concern with a request for a passive rate increase and stated again that a hearing would be required. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that a meeting is scheduled for November 16 to try and resolve some of the questions and problems. Mr. Shuster reviewed the services proposed to be offered, and the charges for them. Motion /Second: Linke /Doty to approve the marketing request from Group W Cable. 5 ayes 0 nays Mr. Shuster introduced Tom Sherard, the new district manager for Group W Cable. Richard Nordland, representing Kinder Care, reviewed 9. Kinder Care their request for an industrial development revenue Learning Center bond. IRB Proposal Councilmember Hankner expressed concern about why the City was not notified of Kinder Care's intent to use an IRB. Mr. Nordland responded that two people were working on the project for Kinder Care, and their efforts were not coordinated. He also stated the federal government did not make the tax law changes until just recently. There was discussion among the Council of how to proceed, and whether other development requests for an IRB had been turned down for not applying at the proper time, and whether this developer had been properly notified by Staff of the procedure to follow. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the process for applying for an IRB and reviewed Finance Director Brager's memo of September 19, outlining the guidelines for issuance of tax exempt industrial development bonds. Mayor McCarty asked whether the letter of September 10, 1984 from Mr. Nordlund, regarding costs that are mutually agreed upon in advance, could be used to the City'- disadvantage. Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Attorney Meyers advised that the developer must come back for final approval, and if all costs are not paid, approval would not be granted. He also pointed out the development has been approved, and they must also decide if the City wants to aid the developer by issuing industrial revenue financing. He pointed out the applicant was put on notice by the resolution, and they must also consider whether this is an appropriate use for tax exempt financing. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to approve Resolution No. 1827 and waive the reading. 3 ayes 2 nays Councilmember Hankner stated she voted against the motion as the request does not meet guidelines 8 and 9. Councilmember Blanchard stated she voted against the motion for the same reasons, as well as Resolution No. 1125. Director Thatcher advised that the Planning Commission 10 will be meeting for their agenda session on November 20, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Director Thatcher reviewed the two proposals received for soil boring for the 1985 MSA project, and recommended the low bid of Braun Engineering. Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to approve the hiring of Braun Engineering for the 1985 MSA project, not to exceed $1,150, with the funds to come from MSA. 5 ayes 0 nays November 13, 1984 Page Four Motion Carried Report of Director of Public Works/ Community Dvlpt. Motion Carried Attorney Meyers advised he had been preparing a number 11. Report of of affidavits to be signed by property owners, regarding Attorney the airport issue. Attorney Meyers advised the brief on the Highway 10 radiator repair shop is due next week, and he will be submitting it shortly. Councilmember Blanchard reported she had received a 12. Reports of notice that December 5 is Human Rights Day, and requested the Council proclaim the day in Mounds View. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated he would handle it. Councilmembers Mounds View City Council November 13, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Five Councilmember Blanchard reported the Planning Commission would like to know the status of their recommendation to the Council on off street parking. Director Thatcher replied he would look into it. Councilmember Doty asked the status of the City ordinance regarding signage for elections, in particular the citations that had been issued. Attorney Meyers advised that three citations were issued, and he will report to the Council as soon as he hears anything from the Court. Councilmember Linke reported the Ramsey County League of Governments will be meeting on November 21 at the Roseville City Hall. Councilmember Linke reported he had participated in the Cystic Fibrosis bowl -a -thon on November 11. He also reported he will be attending the grand reopening of Apache Plaza on November 15. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to appoint Melody Carlson to the Festivities Commission, to serve the remainder of the term of Craig McCluskey. 5 ayes Councilmember number on the Administrator message on to the board. 0 nays Hankner asked that an incorrect phone board in City Hall be changed. Clerk/ Pauley replied he would pass the the League of Women Voters, who has Mayor McCarty asked that the newly elected member to the Council be supplied with Council packets and invited to attend the agenda sessions. Clerk /Administrator Pauley requested authorization 13. Report of to hire Julie Glines as a part -time accounting clerk. Administrator Motion /Second: Doty /Linke to hire Julie Glines as a part -time accounting clerk, effective November 5, 1984 at $5.50 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours per week. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the phone systems Staff had looked into, and recommended going with the Executone Phone System. Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve the lease/ purchase oT he Executone Phone System, at a cost of $14,325, contingent upon approval of the City Motion Carried Motion Carried Mo}lnds View City Council November 13, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Six Attorney of the documents. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Legislative Commission on local government aid will be meeting at the New Brighton City Hall on November 19 at 7 PM and recommended the Council attend in lieu of their regular agenda session. Motion /Second: McCarty /Hankner that the Council cancel the agenda session for November 19 and attend the New Brighton meeting. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Linke to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. 5 ayes 0 nays Res full Dona d Paul Clerk dminist ted, Motion Carried Motion Carried 14. Adjournment Motion Carried