HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1985/10/141. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call Quick, Blanchard, Haake, Hankner, Linke
4. Approval of Minutes: September 23, 1985
Regular Meeting
5. Public Hearing: 7:10 p.m. 1985 Long -Term Financial
Plan
6. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor
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7. Approval of Consent Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OCTOBER 14, 1985
7:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
ITEM A. Declare Puppet Wagon Surplus Property and
Authorize Clerk- Administrator to Dispose of
Per Best Offer
ITEM B. Approve Purchase of 50 Reidential Water Meters
from Water Products Company for $2,250.00
ITEM C. Approve Correspondence from Clerk Administrator
to Senator Durenberger and Representatives
Stangeland and Oberstar Regarding Amendments Lo
Clean Water Act
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1492 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM E. Licenses for Approval
Water and Sewer Expires 6/30/86
Pete's Water Sewer /Krumholz Co. New
Sign and Billboard Expires 6/30/86
Arrow Sign Company New
AGENDA
OCTOBER 14, 1985
PAGE TWO
General Expires 6/30/86
Brovold /Larson Builders, Inc. Renewal
Wayne Johnson Construction New
Asphalt Expires 6/30/86
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. New
Swimming Pool Expires 6/30/86
Minnetonka Pool Spa, Inc. New
Fire Protection
Arrow Sprinklers, Inc. New
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 399
Adopting the 1985 Long -Term Financial Plan
9. a. Take Ordinance No. 391 An Ordinance Amending the
Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 52
Entitled, "Parks, Playgrounds, Open Space and
Recreation Area Rules and Regulations Subchapter
52.03 Intoxicating Liquor and Non Intoxicating Liquor
from the Table
b. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 391 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal
Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 52 Entitled,
"Parks, Playgrounds, Open Space and Recreation Area
Rules and Regulations Subchapter 52.03 Intoxicating
Liquor and Non- Intoxicating Liquor
10. Approve Hiring of Thomas Kinney as Police Officer
Commencing on October. 15, 1985 at Starting Salary per
Local Union Agreement
11. Approve Grant Agreement Contract with Metropolitan
Council for $958 Performing Arts Grant
12. Consideration of Resignation and Approval of Resolution
No. 1944 Commending Melody Carlson for Service on the
Festivities Commission
13. Consideration of Resolution No. 1941 Disapproving An
Increase in Basic Cable Television Service Rates by
Group W Cable of the North Suburbs, Inc.
14. Consideration of Resolution No. 1943 On Knollwood Drive
Extension (also 8100 Groveland Road)
15. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director
AGENDA
OCTOBER 14, 1985
PAGE THREE
16. Report of Attorney
17. Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Blanchard,
Hankner, Linke
18. Report of Administrator
19. Adjournment
uaake,
CONSENT AGENDA
OCTOBER 14, 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 Puppet Wagon Surplus Property and
Authorize Clerk- Administrator to Dispose of
Per Best Offer
ITEM B. Approve Purchase of 50 Residential Water Meters
from Water Products Company for $2,250.00
ITEM C. Approve Correspondence from Clerk Administrator
to Senator Durenberger and Representatives
Stangeland and Oberstar Regarding Amendments to
Clean Water Act
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1492 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM E. Licenses for Approval
Water and Sewer Expires 6/30/86
Pete's Water Sewer /Krumholz Co. New
Sign and Billboard Expires 6/30/86
Arrow Sign Company New
General Expires 6/30/86
Brovold /Larson Builders, Inc. Renewal
Wayne Johnson Construction New
Asphalt Expires 6/30/86
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. New
Swimming Pool Expires 6/30/86
Minnetonka Pool Spa, Inc. New
Fire Protection
Arrow Sprinklers, Inc. New
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Order
Mayor Linke at 7:15 PM on October 14, 1985.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of
Allegiance
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard, 3. Roll Call
and Mayor Linke.
It was noted that Councilmember Haake was absent,
and Councilmember Hankner was expected to arrive
shortly.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/
Administrator Pauley and Public Works /Community
Development Director Thatcher.
Mayor Linke reported that the Council had received the report
from Northern Sound and requested that the airport issue be
placed on the October 28, 1985 Council agenda, at which time
the Council will set the time and date for an Executive
Session to discuss the documentand set their plans.
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve the
September 23, 1985 minutes as presented.
3 ayes 0 nays
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened
the public hearing at 7:17 PM.
Councilmember Hankner arrived at 7:18 PM.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained that the
1985 long term financial plan was prepared in
accordance with Section 7.05 of the Mounds View City
'barter, and he reviewed the purpose of the plan.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:19 PM.
DATE APPROVED: 10/28/85
Regular Meeting
October 14, 1985
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
4. Approval of
Minutes:
September 23, 1985
Motion Carried
5. Public Hearing:
1985 Long -Term
Financial Plan
Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985
Regular Meeting Page Two
l i11 Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, reported to the
:.ouncil on an article he had read in the Minneapolis
Star and Tribune earlier in the day, regarding
airport noise and some elected officials thoughts
on it. Mr. Frits agreed to provide Mayor Linke
with a copy of the article.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley requested that an item
be added to the consent agenda, for the final pay-
ment of $1,000 to Northern Sound, as the City has
received their final report.
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to approve the
consent agenda as presented and waive the reading
of the resolutions.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to have the second
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 399, adopting
the 1985 Long Term Financial Plan, and waive the
reading.
Notion /Second: Quick /Hankner to remove Ordinance
No. 391 from the table.
4 ayes
0 nays
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to deny the
reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 391.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to approve the
hiring of Thomas Kinney as Police Officer commencing
on October 15, 1985 at a starting salary per local
union agreement.
ayes 0 nays
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Linke
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Linke
Quick aye
Blanchard aye
Hankner aye
aye
Quick aye
Blanchard aye
Hankner aye
aye
second
6. Residents
Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
7. Approval of
Consent Agenda
Motion Carried
8. 2nd Reading and
Adoption of
Ordn. No. 399
Motion Carried
9a. Remove Ordinance
No. 391 .from the
Table
Motion Carried
9b. 2nd Reading and
Adoption of
Ordn. No. 391
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
10. Approve Hiring
of Police Officer
Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985
Regular Meeting Page Three
Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve the grant 11. Approval of
agreement contract with the Metropolitan Council Grant Agreement
for a $958 performing arts grant. Contract
4 ayes
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read proposed
Resolution No. 1944.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to approve Resolution
No. 1944, commending Melody Carlson for service
on the Festivities Commission.
4 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
0 nays Motion Carried
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read proposed Resolution 13. Consideration
No. 1941, disapproving an increase in basic cable of Resolution
television service rates by Group W Cable of the No. 1941
North Suburbs, Inc.
Jerry Skelly, the City's representative to the
Cable Commission, reviewed the problems Group W
has had in marketing their program. He stated
that Mounds View is the only City to vote against
;:she passtive rate review. He also stated this is
a nationwide problem, with too much being promised
originally. He added he feels the use of access
to cable tv will be why Group W survives, He
compared the proposed $2 per month increase to
the cost of providing entertainment for a family
of four, and asked the Council to approve the
rate increase.
Councilmember Hankner reported the Council has a
meeting scheduled with Group W for 5 PM on
October 21, to tour their facility and see first-
hand what their operation is, and she added the
Council had just received a packet of information
from Group W, which they have not had an opportunity
to review.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to table action
to the October 28, 1985 City Council meeting.
4 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
Mr. Frits stated the people had come to the meeting
expecting this issue to be discussed and resolved,
and not to be tabled.
ouncilmember Hankner replied the Council should be
given the opportunity to visit the facility and
review the information they have just been given.
12. Approval of
Resolution No.
1944
Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985
Regular Meeting Page Four
cane McCarty pointed out the Charter allows for
aegulation of franchises, and the Council may want
to reconsider this.
Attorney Meyers explained this was a non exclusive
franchise, and that another cable firm could come
in. He added the City's Charter does not allow
for passive rate increases and that a public hearing
would have to be held.
Bootsie Anderson, Cable Tv Administrator, located
at the Falcon Heights City Hall, stated that the FCC
has stated that cable television should not be
regulated as a public utility. She added that cable
tv is a business, and she does not feel City Councils
should have as much control as they do over it. She
stated she would provide copies of some recent legal
decisions to Attorney Meyers.
Director Thatcher reviewed Staff's report on the
question of access to the Knollwood Drive extension,
recommending against allowing a building permit for
a home at 8100 Groveland Road.
Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve Resolution
r'To. 1943, regarding the Knollwood Drive extension,
and waive the reading.
3 ayes 1 nay
Councilmember Hankner voted against the motion.
Rod Kirtz, 2808 Ardan Avenue, stated he would prefer
having the Council wait until all members were
present before taking any action on the request.
He also pointed out two fairly new roads in the
City, Pleasant View and the road by the Tom Thumb
store, which are both long cul -de -sacs. He
stated he did not feel all available accesses
were taken into consideration.
Ken Sjodin, 2841 Bronson Drive, asked for a clarifi-
cation of the suggested accesses. Director Thatcher
review the two suggestions.
Director Thatcher had no report.
14. Consideration
of Resolution
No. 1943
Motion Carried
15. Report of
Public Works/
Community
Dvlpt. Director
Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985
Regular Meeting Page Five
$ttorney Meyers reported it is necessary for the 16. Report of
Ity to enter into a supplen.4ntal agreement: with Attorney
Christopher Companies, which provides additional
security on his apartment development for the
areas of water proofing,; insulation and decks and
porches. He reported there has been considerable
discussion between Staff and the developer, and
the additional posting of $60,000 in security is
considered sufficient. He reported he has reviewed
the bond and it is in order and proper.
Motion /Second. Hankner /Quick to authorize the
Mayor and Clerk /Administrator to enter into
a supplemental agreement with Christopher Companies.
4 ayes 0 nays
Attorney Meyers reported he had argued the Highway
10 radiator case before the Court last Monday, and
it will be up to 90 days before the decision comes
down.
Councilmember Quick had no report. 17. Reports of
Councilmembers
..ouncilmember Blanchard reported she had attended
the Fire Relief Association meeting last week,
and they will be doing the actuarial study that has
been requested by the three cities.
Councilmember Hankner had no report.
Mayor Linke reported he and Clerk /Administrator
Pauley had attended the Ramsey County Public Works
meeting regarding the Red Oak Drive turn -back,
and it was voted on to turn it back to the City
with $3,000 of the $3,900 in funding recommended.
Mayor Linke stated they hope that when it reaches
the full committee, that they will approve the
full $3,900 needed for repairs.
Mayor Linke reported he has talked to the Mounds
View Lions Club regarding the Festivities Commission,
and will be talking to the Jaycees also.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to approve the
appointment of Don Hodges and Jerry Blanchard to
the Festivities Commission.
4 ayes
Motion Carried
0 nays Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985
Regular Meeting Page Six
lerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Ramsey County 18. Report of
::league of Local Governments will be meeting at Clerk/Admini-
City Hall on October 16 at 7:30 PM. He also reported strator
that the Regional Transit Board will be meeting at
the Maplewood City Hall at 7:30 on the same evening
and asked if someone would be able to attend from
the Council. Councilmembers Quick and Hankner stated
they would try to arrange for one of them to attend
the meeting.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he will be on
vacation for the last two weeks of October.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to adjourn the meeting 19. Adjournment
at 8:15 PM.
4 ayes 0 nays
Respectfully ubmitted,
f o& Don d F. Pauley
Clerk /Administrator
Motion Carried