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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985/04/08CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW APRIL 8, 1985 7 :30 P.M. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Quick, Blanchard, Haake, Hankner, Linke 4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 1985 Regular Meeting (Received in 4/1/85 Packet) 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. Authorize the Hiring of Galen Kelash to Aid in Inspection of the 1985 M.S.A. Street Project Commencing April 22, 1985 for a Period Not to Exceed 66 Days at a Wage Rate of $6.50 /Hour. The Position will be Funded by the 1985 M.S.A. Street Project. ITEM B. Award Contract for 1985 Street Sweeping Project 85 -4 to Low Bid of American Sweepers, Inc. in the Amount of $46.50 /Hour not to Exceed $4,650.00 ITEM C. Authorize Purchase of a Wilson WH2516 Programmable 16 Channel Radio at an Approximate Cost of $370 ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1878 Establishing Policy for the Reimbursement of Business Related Meal Expenses ITEM E. Cancel April 15, 1985 Agenda Session I'T'EM F. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding MSA Street Designation ITEM G. Approve Resolution No. 1879 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds Agenda April 8, 1985 Page Two ITEM H. Licenses for Approval Garbage Haulers Expire 3/31/85 Richie's Rubbish Renewal 14. Adjournment Gambling Devices Expires 4/24/85 Mounds View Lions Club New Excavating Expires 6/30/85 F. M. Frattalone Excavating Grading Renewal Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/85 Statewide Homes Supply and Service New Nielsen Sheet Metal New 7. First Reading of Ordinance No. 385, An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 70 Entitled, "Municipal Water System" 8. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Street Lighting Petition 9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding M. H Anderson Minor Subdivision 10. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director 11. Report of Attorney 12. Report of Councilmembers: C)uick, Blanchard, Haake, Hankner, Linke 13. Report of Administrator CONSENT AGENDA APRIL 8, 1985 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. Authorize the Hiring of Galen Kelash to Aid in Inspection of the 1985 M.S.A. Street Project Commencing April 22, 1985 for a Period Not to Exceed 66 Days at a Wage Rate of 56.50 /Hour. The Position will be Funded by the 1985 M.S.A. Street Project. ITEM B. Award Contract for 1985 Street Sweeping Project 85 -4 to Low Bid of American Sweepers, Inc. in the Amount of$46.50 /Hour not to Exceed $4,650.00 ITEM C. Authorize Purchase of a Wilson WH2516 Programmable 16 Channel Radio at an Approximate Cost of $370 ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1878 Establishing Policy for the Reimbursement of Business Related Meal Expenses ITEM E. Cancel April 15, 1985 Agenda Session ITEM F. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding MSA Street Designation ITEM G. Approve Resolution No. 1879 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM H. Licenses for Approval Garbage Haulers Expire 3/31/85 Richie's Rubbish Renewal Gambling Devices Expires 4/24/85 Mounds View Lions Cluh New Excavating Expires 6/30/85 F. M. Frattalone Excavating Grading Renewal Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/85 Statewide Homes Supply and Service New Nielsen Sheet Metal New The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:30 PM on April 8, 1985. The Pled of Allegiance was said. P ?)CEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, Haake, Hankner and Mayor Linke. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works /Community Development Director Thatcher. Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve the March 25, 1985 minutes as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays Bill Fritz, no address given, questioned why a stop sign was installed at Long Lake Road and Hillview and asked whether the Council had authorized it. Mayor Linke replied that it is a county road and that Mr. Fritz was present when the Council discussed the request and petition. He added that it was a county decision to install it. Mr. Fritz replied he had written to county commissioner Bob Orth and asked who had approved the sign, and was told that it had been requested by Mounds View. He asked what was going to be done. Mayor Linke stated that there had been a concern with the residents of the area with slowing traffic on that road. Regular Meeting April 8, 1985 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 Councilmember Blanchard stated it was her understanding that the citizen who requested the sign had appeared before the county commission, and she was not representing the City Council. Councilmember Hankner reviewed a letter Mr. Fritz had DATE APPROVED: April 22, 1985 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 1985 Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council April 8, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Two ,referred to, from the City to the County, and clarified that the City did not request the stop sign but rather asked the County to consider the situation. She added she would be contacting Mr. Orth. Mayor Linke requested copies of the documentation from Mr. Fritz and stated they would discuss it further with him at the next agenda session. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to approve the consent agenda as presented and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 385, an ordinance amending the municipal code of Mounds View by amending Chapter 70 entitled "Municipal Water System" and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Director Thatcher reported the City had received a petition for the installation of a street light on the walkway between Quincy Street and Erickson Road. Mayor. Linke pointed out a light on the walkway could also light up back yards and stated he would like to see it moved out to the street, where it would provide a greater benefit. Clerk /Administrator Pauley pointed out there is a light on the walkway on Pleasant View Circle. and it is very difficult to walk on one of the walkways at night without a light. Councilmember Hankner stated she would like to know the reason for the petition, and whether there had been any problems. Director Thatcher stated it was his undertanding that the residents felt the area was too dark anu they were afraid of vandalism. Councilmember Hankner pointed out that if the lic is placed on Erickson Road, they would '.,ave to cc .tact the people to see if they were agreea'Ale to it. Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to table this item and have Staff investigate other possibilities to resolve the problems. 5 ayes 0 nays 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried 7. 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 385 Motion Carried 8. Consideration of Street Light Petition Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page Three I t 9. Consi ration of Staf Memo Re- gar g M. H. Andes on Sbdv. Director Thatcher explained that the only action required was to set the date for two hearings on the proposed minor subdivision. He added the Planning Commission was unanimous in recommending approval to the Council. Motion /Second: Haake /Hankner to set a public hearing for 7:40 PM on April 22, 1985 and 7:50 PM on April 22, 1985 for the conditional use permit for flood plain excavating and to redeliniate the wetland boundries by amending Chapter 48 of the Mounds View municipal code. 5 ayes 0 nays 5 ayes Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the Fire Department meeting and had been told everything was okay on the pension fund. She added they may possibly be coming to the Council when their contract is due, Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended the April 3 Planning Commission meeting. April 8, 1985 Motion Carried Director Thatcher reported he had attended the Ramsey 10. Report of County hearing on five year street maintenance and Director of capital improvement plans for Ramsey County. Public Works/ Community Development Attorney Meyers reported he had received a number of 11. Report of responses to the letter sent out by the City Attorney regarding the zoning issues brought up in the Greg Johnson case, and he reviewed some of the comments received. He added that the League will become involved in the City's appeal. ov Meyers reported he had received a report. from Al Perez an at- delivered it to City Hall. He added the Council should sit down with Mr. Perez, after they have had a chance to review the report. He also repar.cc?__the MPCA will be holding meetings to review the noise rules u d- .conditions set, and he feels it is very important that the Council meet before the April 19th meeting date to discuss thei strategy. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to have a meeting with the City Attorney on litigation on April 16th at 6:30 PM. 0 nays Moon Carried Councilmember Quick had no report. 12. Reports of Councilmembers Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting ACouncilmember Haake asked the status of the stop `light at Pleasant View and Highway 10. Mayor Linke replied he had spoken with MnDOT and they will be getting back to the City shortly with information, but it appears they are considering a site about 500' to the west of Pleasant View. Councilmember Hankner asked if a policy had been written regarding copying material at City Hall. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied there is a policy on what can be provided to citizens at no cost, and as far as Staff is concerned, they have been given guidelines to follow on what to print at City Hall and what to have sent out, in order to be cost efficient. Mayor Linke reported they have passed the first hurdle in getting a library in Mounds View, and he will keep the Council posted on any further information. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Star Cities 13. Report of conference has been postponed to September 17 -19. Clerk /Admini- Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the City has strator been contacted by the Met Council regarding a grant •application from the school district to fund a part time person to work with the senior citizen program and transportation program. Motion /Second: Haake /Hankner to authorize Staff to send a 4etter of support of the grant application. 5 ayes 0 nays 5 ayes Haake /Blanchard to adjourn the meeting 14. Adjournment 0 nays April 8, 1985 Page Four Motion Carried Motion Carried