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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 CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 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