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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985/09/091. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Hankner, Quick, Blanchard, Haake, Linke 4. Approval of Minutes: August 26, 1985 Regular Meeting 5. Public Hearing: 7. Approval of Consent Agenda ITEM A. CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW SEPTEMBER 9, 1985 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 7:15 p.m. Continuation of 8/25/85 Public Hearing for Rezoning of Property from B -2 to B -3 for Bonanza Restaurant at Corner of County Road I and Mounds View Drive 7:40 p.m. 1986 Revenue Sharing Budget 6. ResidElts Requests and Comments From The Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES Declare Pepsi -Cola Machine Surplus Property and Authorize Staff to Dispose of for Highest Offer ITEM B. Approve Resolution No. 1923 Resolution Appointing 1985 Water. Meter Readers ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1924 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM D. Licenses for Approval Kennel Expires 8/31/86 Our Matchmaker. Kennel (Residential) Renewal 8. Remove From Table and Continuation of Discussion of Request for Minor Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit for Self Service Car Wash at 2320 Highway 10 AGENDA SEPTEMBER 9, 1985 PAGE TWO 9. Consideration of Development Proposal by Electric Equipment Service Corporation, Property Involved: 4751 Mustang Lane, I.I, Light Industrial District, Case 181 -85, Resolution No. 1926 10. First Reading of Ordinance No. 399 Adopting 1985 Long Term Financial Plan 11. Approve Preparation of a Development District Plan for Potential Tax Increment Redevelopment District in Area Bounded by Highway 10, County Road I and Silver Lake Road by Holmes and Graven at a Cost Not to Exceed $2,000 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 1925 Supporting Federal Legislation to Exclude Local Government from Certain Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act 13. Remove from Table and Consideration of Bids for Gayle/ Yost Addition 14. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director 15. Report of Attorney 16. Report of Councilmembers: Hankner, Quick, Blanchard, Haake, Linke 17. Report of Administrator 18. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA SEPTEMBER 9, 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. Declare Pepsi -Cola Machine Surplus Property and Authorize Staff to Dispose of for Highest Offer ITEM B. Approve Resolution No. 1923 Resolution Appointing 1985 Water Meter Readers ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1924 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM D. Licenses for Approval Kennel Expires 8/31/86 Our Matchmaker Kennel (Residential) Renewal PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called 1. Call to order by Mayor Linke at 7 :00 PM on September 9, 1985. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Hankner, 3. Blanchard, Haake, and Mayor Linke. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk Administrator Pauley and Public Works /Community Development Director Thatcher. Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to approve the August 26, 1985 minutes as corrected. 5 ayes 0 nays Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, asked the Council to remove Ordinance No. 391 and 392 from the table and deny them at this time. He expressed displeasure that they had been discussed at a present agenda session, when most residents were not present. Mr. McCarty stated that when items are tables they should of be discussed at an agenda session. DATE APPROVED: 9/23/85 Regular Meeting September 9, 1985 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 2. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: August 26, 1985 Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Councilmember Hankner explained that she had been the one who made the motion to table actin on the ordinances, as she did not feel they were acceptable as written, and that tabling action means the Council is working on it. She added that she did not discuss the ordinances at the last agenda session, and she still feels they need a good deal of work done on them. Councilmember Haake pointed out the agenda sessions are public meetings. She added the ordinances are not ready to be brought from the table at this time, and they will notify the residents when they will be brought before the Council. Mayor Linke pointe.i out the Benda session is open to the public, and al 1 items on the :ages aie given to the press for publication. Mounds View City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Two Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated he felt that once something was tabled, it was not to be discussed until it was brought off the table. He added he feels the agenda sessions are a waste of time for the public to attend. Councilmember Hankner stated she is a firm believer in giving public notice, and she will not remove the ordinance from the table until the public has been notified. Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve the consent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 7:15 PM. Director Thatcher presented the Council with a letter received from Tore Wistrom of Kraus /Anderson, indicating that the proposed development of a Bonanza Restaurant at the intersection of County Road I and Mounds View Drive has been terminated by Bonanza Restaurants. He added this would have no effect on the Super America driveway, as it will be completely on Super America's property. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:16 PM. Motion /Second: Haake /Quick to remove this item from the table. 5 ayes 0 nays Wayne Brunn, representing Ronald Richardson, the applicant, reviewed the proposed plan for a self service car wash at 2320 Highway 10. Director Thatcher reported the proposed plan meets City code requirements for stacking, with 16 spaces required, and 22 being provided. He added the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and they recommend approval. He explained they did not hold a public hearing, as one was not required by City code. Director Thatcher reviewed the proposed development agreement and conditional use permit. He also reviewed the data compiled when the water department visited four homes in the area that had complained of their 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried 7. Public Hearing: Bonanza Restaurant 8. Minor Sub- division and CUP Request for 2320 Highway 10 Motion Carried Mounds View City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Three water pressure not being adequate. He reported that it met acceptable levels, and the problems appear to be from inside the homes. Stan Serwa, 5279 O'Connell Drive, stated he did not like the way the testing was done as he did not feel it was done at the right time of day, when use was heaviest. He also stated he was concerned whether the owner would keep the car wash neat. Councilmember Hankner explained those are all conditions that will go with the property, and if it is sold, those conditions will carry over. Attorney Meyers advised that the CUP could be recorded with the County, to become a permanent record on the property. He also suggested the Council consider adding to the development agreement that if the business is vacant for one year, the building be torn down. Mr. Baxley, 5250 Jeffrey Drive, stated he felt the attendent would be a problem, and would encourage youths to hang out at the car wash. He also said he was concerned with the sand and water going into the sewer system and possibly plugging it up. He stated the City of Minneapolis requires two holding tanks for a building that size. Mr. Brunn replied they have planned for 8 sand trap settling tanks, one for each bay, which exceeds what the City of Minneapolis requires. he reviewed the process by which the sand traps work, and drew a diagram to illustrate them. He added they will be pumped out as often as needed. He also explained the attendent would be there to handle problems, not create them. Councilmember Hankner stated she has some areas of concern regarding this development, and it would be difficult for her to vote at this time. Mike Rich, who stated he was working for Mr. Richardson, stated they have been before the Planning Commission, met with Staff, reviewed the requirements of the City, and the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and recommended approval. He explained frustration at any further delay in acting on the proposal, pointing out that the property is properly zoned, and the questions that are being raised now are related to management and operation, and they will abide by the City rules and follow the building code. Councilmember Hankner stated she was concerned with the holding tanks and would like an opportunity to check into it and find out the impact of the waste on the sewer system. Mounds View City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Four Mr. Rich pointed out the building code requires the developer to meet all the requirements of the City, and the Council must be able to rely on City Staff and they can monitor properly. He added that Staff and the Planning Commission have no problems with the proposal. Barb Serwa, 5279 O'Connell Drive, stated she felt Mounds View should follow the Minneapolis code. Theresa Lexa, 5229 Jeffrey Drive read a prepared statement in opposition to the car wash facility. Dennis Richardson identified himself as Ronald Richardson's son, and stated they are planning on constructing a $300,000 building and they will not let it go to waste. He gave examples of many well -run self service car washes in the area and also pointed out that the drainage system and storage tanks they will be having is over and above what Minneapolis requires. Barb Carlson, 5239 Jeffrey Drive, stated that testing was not done of the water pressure with the car wash in operation. Mr. Richardson pointed out the property owners knew the land was zoned B -3 when they purchased their homes. Councilmember Haake explained there is a very extensive list of uses that are allowable in a B -3 zoning, with not all of them being as attractive as what the neighbors might like. Mayor Linke explained the use in question is allowable and a conditional use permit is required to put restrictions on the property. Jim Hass, 5240 Jeffrey Drive, stated he did not want to live next to a car wash. In response to a qu.:2stion from Stan Serwa, Clerk- Administrator Pauley explained that as a result of recent legislative action, the Zoning Code rules in all cases. If the use is compatible with the Zoning it is permitted even if it is in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Meyers reviewed the section of the code that is applicable to this request. He stated that if the property is properly zoned and the developer agrees to meet the conditions set forth, the City cannot deny him. Mounds V..ew City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Five ":,James Jackson, 5299 O'Connell Drive, questioned where the 'surface run -off will go. Mr. Brunn indicated on the map where it will go and where the holding pond will be situated. Director Thatcher stated he does not see any adverse affect on the water services or sanitary sewer services for the area, and this proposal meets the criteria of the Rice Creek Watershed District for holding ponds. Mr. Brunn reported a car wash uses 3 gallons of water per minute per bay, whereas a 5/8" garden hose uses 15 gallons of water per minute. Russ Rudd, 5289 O'Connell Drive, asked if the holding pond would be inside the landscaped area, as he was concerned with children playing there. Mr. Brunn replied it would be, with the fence approximately 1 foot from the property line, and the building itself about 40' from the property line. Clerk /Administrator Pauley read the allowable uses for B -1, B -2 and B -3 zoning. Mr. Baxley requested the Council continue any action to f allow him time to get an appraiser to appraise the value of his home, as he feels his home would depreciate. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the criteria of presenting an appraisal. Attorney Meyers pointed out the developer can also have an appraiser come in and most likely the two appraisals would balance out. Mr. Rich also pointed out the appraiser would consider any use of the property that is allowed, not just a vacant lot. Ronald Richardson questioned why both a berm and fence are required. Mayor Linke replied he would prefer to see the fence, as it would obstruct the view from the homes better, and protect the neighbors better. Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve Resolution No. 1919, for a minor subdivision and conditional use permit for a self- service car wash at 2320 Highway 10, with the conditional use permit to be recorded with the Registrar of Deeds in Ramsey County. 4 ayes 1 nay Motion Carried Councilmember Ha'kner voted against the motion. Mounds View City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Six Clerk /Administrator Pauley read Resolution No. 1919. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the next public hearing at 8:55 PM. Finance Director Brager reviewed the proposed 1986 revenue sharing budget. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the budget is based on an estimate of the revenues that will be received. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 8:58 PM. Director Thatcher presented the Council with draw- ings received from Daniel Richmann, representing the applicants. Mr. Richmann reviewed the proposed project, to construct an office and warehouse for Electric Equipment Service Corporation at 4751 Mustang Lane. Director Thatcher reviewed the operation of Electric Equipment Service Corporation. He stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval. He added that Staff would recommend that grass cover be maintained on all the property. Dennis Sewill, president of EESC, stated he would agree to that. Brian Sjoberg, manager of EESC, explained what is involved in the handling of PCB's, and what their firm does. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to approve Reso- lution No. 1926, approving Mounds View Planning Case 181 -85 for Electric Equipment Service Corporation, with the addition of maintenance of the ground cover over the entire site, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the 1985 long term financial plan. Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to have the first reading of Ordinance No. 399, an ordinance adopting the 1985 long term financial plan, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays 9. Public Hearing: 1986 Revenue Sharing Budget 10. Electric Eqpt. Service Corp. 4751 Mustang Lane Motion Carried 11. 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 399 Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page Seven Councilmember Hankner asked Staff to study the organi- zational structures of other police departments and review with the Civil Service Commission. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the cost on the 12. Approve Pre preparation of a development district plan would not paration of exceed $2,000. He reviewed the requirements for Development establishing a tax increment redevelopment district. District Plan Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to approve the pre- paration of a development district plan for potential tax increment redevelopment district in area bounded by Highway 10, County Road I and Silver Lake Road, by Holmes and Graven at a cost not to exceed $2,000, with the funds to come from the general fund admini- stration account, reserve for future capital expenditures. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed proposed Resolution No. 1925, and the need for it. Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve Resolu- tion No. 1925, supporting federal legislation to exempt local government from certain requirements of the Fair Labor Standard .Act, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays It was noted there was no one present to represent the Gayle /Yost addition. Motion /Second: Linke /Quick to remove this item from the table. 5 ayes Mayor Linke stated he did not feel the City should put off action on this any longer, as it has been going on for close to three years. Councilmember Hankner stated she was concerned with whether Mr. Sjodin had notified the Gayles and Yosts of the meeting, and stated she would be more comfortable sending them a letter, stating they should appear before the Council, before taking any action. September 9, 1985 Motion Carried 13. Consideration of Resolution No. 1925 Motion Carried 14. Consideration of Bids for Gayle /Yost Addition 0 nays Motion Carried AlkiiiMotion/Second: Linke /Quick to reject the bids for tir,7the Gayle /Yost addition and order that the property be fenced and make arrangements for the payment of fees due the City for work done to date, per the agreement the parties have signed. Mounds View City Council September 9, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Eight 3 ayes 2 nays Councilmembers Hankner and Haake voted against the motion as they felt the City should make sure the Gayles and Yosts had been notified. Director Thatcher reported Judy Rowley has resigned from the Planning Commission, which leaves two vacancies to fill. Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to accept the resignation of Judy Rowley from the Planning Commission and authorize Staff to prepare a resolu- tion of appreciation. 5 ayes 0 nays Attorney Meyers had no report. 16. Report of Attorney Councilmember Hankner had no report. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Haake had no report. Mayor Linke reported he had attended the Groveland Park picnic and Jaycee picnic over the weekend. Mayor Linke reported that he and Clerk /Administrator Pauley had gone before the Ramsey County Board Public Works Committee meeting earlier in the day regarding the stop sign at Red Oak and Arden, and the possibility of the County turning Red Oak Drive back over to the City. He reviewed the discuss that occurred and stated the item has been tabled and they will be appearing before them again. Mayor Linke reported he had presented the Ramsey County Board with letters and petitions, requesting the new County library to be located in Mounds View. Motion Carried 15. Report of Director of Public Works/ Community Dvlpt. Motion Carried 17. Reports of Councilmembers Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had received a 18. Report of response from Fire Chief Fagerstrom regarding the Clerk/ budget request, and he will be reviewing it and will Administrator''` get back to the Council on it. He added he plans on scheduling a meeting with the administrators from Blaine and Spring Lake Park next week to discuss the issue. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed proposed Resolution No. 1927, concerning withdrawing from the Municipal Legislative Committee. Motion /Second; Hankner /Quick to adopt Resolution No. 1927, withdrawing from the Municipal Legislative Committee, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to adjourn the meeting at 10:19 PM. 5 ayes 0 nays Re•pec fu)ly submitted, Lion I• F •au e Cler Ardminist Motion Carried 19. Adjournment Motion Carried September 9, 1985 Page Nine