HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1986/03/24CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
MARCH 24, 1986
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call Haake, Hankner, Blanchard, Quick, Linke
4. Approval of Minutes: March 10, 1986
Regular Meeting
(Received in 3 -17 -86 Packet)
5. Public Hearings 7:05 P.M.- Zoning of MnDOT Land at
County Road H and T. H. 10
to Public Facilities
7:10 P.M.- Suspension and /or
Revocation of Simon's
Liquor On -Sale Liquor
License
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
ITEM A. Approve 1986 Wage Rate of $8.34 Per Hour for
Energy Coordinator Retroactive to January 1,
1986
ITEM B. Approve 1986 Salary Structure
ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1989 Approving Local 320
Labor Agreement
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1993 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Water and Sewer Funds
for Future Water and Sewer Main Breaks
ITEM E. Approve Resolution No. 1992 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Sewer Fund for Future
Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects
ITEM F. Approve Resolution No. 1991 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Water Fund for Future
Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects
AGENDA
MARCH 24, 1986
PAGE TWO
ITEM G. Reject Original Bids for Street Sweeping and
Accept the Proposal from American Sweepers,
Inc. Dated March 12, 1986 to Sweep Streets in
the Spring at $42.50_ Per Hour for A Not to
Exceed Price of $4,600.00
ITEM H. Approve Resolution No. 1987 Relating to Parking
Restrictions on S.A.P. 146- 234 -02 from State
Highway 10 to Quincy Street in the City of
Mounds View, Minnesota
ITEM I. Award 1986 Low Bid of Pierson Wilcox Electric
Company Less Deductive Alternate and Alternate
#1 and Approve Contract in the Amount of
$52,254.00 for Water Treatment Plant No. 1
Electrical Controls
ITEM J. Approve Amendment to Increase the Contract with
Bergerson- Caswell, Inc. for Well No. 1
Maintenance and Repair in the Amount of
$4,350.00 for Replacement of Pump Motor
ITEM K. Approve Resolution No. 1986 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM L. Licenses for Approval
Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/86
Larson -MAC Company New
Sprinkler Installation Expires 6/30/86
American Fire Protection New
Garbage Haulers Expires 3/31/86
Beckers Sanitation, Inc. Renewal
Larry's Quality Sanitation Renewal
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. Renewal
Browning- Ferris Ind. of MN., Inc. Renewal
8. Consideration of Resolution No. 1990 Establishing
Uniform Allowance Policy for Non -Union Police Officers
9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Chlorine
Equipment for Water Treatment Plant No. 1
10. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Exxon Oil
Overcharge Monies Expenditure Goal Statement
11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 406 Amending the
Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 41
Entitled, "Specific Rezonings"
AGENDA
MARCH 24, 1986
PAGE THREE
12. Consideration of Resolution No. 1980 Assessing the
City's Cost of Preparing Plans and Specifications and
Bidding the Project Twice for Public Improvement
No. 84 -5 for Property Known As Gale/Yost Addition
13. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director
14. Report of Attorney
15. Report of Councilmembers: Haake, Hankner, Blanchard,
16. Report of Administrator
17. Adjournment
Quick, Linke
CONSENT AGENDA
MARCH 24, 1986
The Consent Agenda is a technique designed to expedite
handling of routine and miscellaneous official business of
the City Council. The entire agenda may he 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. Approve 1986 Wage Rate of $8.34 Per Hour for
Energy Coordinator Retroactive to January 1,
1986
ITEM B. Approve 1986 Salary Structure
ITEM C. Approve Resolution No. 1989 Approving Local 320
Labor Agreement
ITEM D. Approve Resolution No. 1993 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Water and Sewer Funds
for Future Water and Sewer Main Breaks
ITEM E. Approve Resolution No. 1992 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Sewer Fund for Future
Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects
ITEM F. Approve Resolution No. 1991 Designating
Retained Earnings of the Water Fund for Future
Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects
ITEM G. Reject Original Bids for Street Sweeping and
Accept the Proposal from American Sweepers,
Inc. Dated March 12, 1986 to Sweep Streets in
the Spring at $42.50 Per Hour for A Not to
Exceed Price of $4,600.00
ITEM H. Approve Resolution No. 1987 Relating to Parking
Restrictions on S.A.P. 146- 234 -02 from State
Highway 10 to Quincy Street in the City of
Mounds View, Minnesota
ITEM I. Award 1986 Low Bid of Pierson Wilcox Electric
Company Less Deductive Alternate and Alternate
#1 and Approve Contract in the Amount of
$52,254.00 for Water Treatment Plant No. 1
Electrical Controls
ITEM J. Approve Amendment to Increase the Contract with
Bergerson- Caswell, Inc. for Well No. 1
Maintenance and Repair in the Amount of
$4,350.00 for Replacement of Pump Motor
CONSENT AGENDA
MARCH 24, 1986
PAGE TWO
ITEM J. Approve Amendment to Increase the Contract with
Bergerson Caswell, Inc. for Well No 1
Maintenance and Repair in the Amount of
$4,350.00 for Replacement of Pump Motor
ITEM K. Approve Resolution No. 1986 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM L. Licenses for Approval
Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/86
Larson -MAC Company New
Sprinkler Installation Expires 6/30/86
American Fire Protection New
Garbage Haulers Expires 3/31/86
Beckers Sanitation, Inc. Renewal
Larry's Quality Sanitation Renewal
Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. Renewal
Browning- Ferris Ind. of MN., Inc. Renewal
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Haake, Hankner,
Blanchard, Quick and Mayor Linke.
ALSO, PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/
Administrator Pauley and Public Works /Community
Development Director Thatcher.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve the March
c0, 1986 minutes as presented.
5 ayes 0 nays
There were no residents requests or comments from
the floor.
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to approve the
consent agenda, as presented, and waive the
reading of the resolutions.
5 ayes 0 nays
Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the proposed
resolution would establish payment for non -union
police officers for uniform expenses and he reviewed
the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Hankner questioned who the non -union
)fficers are and why uniformed officers would be
liptkompensated in a different manner than plain
clothes officers.
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Regular Meeting
March 24, 1986
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View City Council was called to order 1. Call to
at 7:01 PM on March 24, 1986 by Mayor Linke. Order
The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of
Minutes:
March 10, 1986
Motion Carried
5. Residents
Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
6. Approval of
Consent Agenda
Carried
7. Consideration
of Rslt. No. 1990.
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
'^lerk /Administrator Pauley explained there are four
ion- union of_..cers, the chief, lieutenant and two
sergants. He added that the union contract calls for
a cash payment at the beginning of the year, and the
cost of the uniforms usually exceeds the allowance.
The plain <clothes officers have to purchase non-
uniform articles, such as gun belts and so forth,
and recommended they be reimbursed on a voucher basis.
Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve Resolution
No. 1990, establishing a uniform allowance for non-
union police officers, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened
the public hearing at 7:09 PM.
Director Thatcher reviewed the plans for the MTC
park and ride facility at County Road H and T.H. 10.
He explained the land does not have a zoning
designation at this time, and the Planning Commission
has reviewed it and determined the proper zoning
would be a public facilities district. Director
Thatcher read a letter the City had received from
OT today, recommending a commercial use of the
property.
Mayor Linke stated he was concerned with the existing
mature trees on the site and hopes they can be
preserved.
Councilmember Haake stated she would like to
the area remain as open as possible.
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Councilmember Blanchard stated the feelings of the
Planning Commission were that this should be a
public facility, to allow people access to Rice
Creek.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:16 PM.
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened
the next public hearing at 7:16 PM.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the situation
of Simon's Liquors selling alcohol after hours and
to underage individuals. He stated Police Chief
amacher has met with Mr. Sir:: and advised him of
he situation. He added that the employee involved
in the violations is still employed there, and Mr.
Simon is aware of the seriousness of the situation.
March 24, 1986
Page Two
Motion Carried
8. Public Hearing:
Zoning of MnDOT
Land at Cnt Rd
H and T.H. 10
9. Public Hearing:
Suspension and /or
Revocation of
Simon's Liquor
On -Sale Liquor
License
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
^ouncilmember Hankner asked what guarantee there
;ould be that the same employee does not continue
to sell to minors.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied they would have
to rely on Mr. Simon to control the situation.
There was discussion among the Council of the
appropriate length of time to close down Mr.
Simon's operation.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:22 PM.
Motion /Second:
liquor license
business days,
March 28, 1986
April 4, 1986.
5 ayes 0 nays
Director Thatcher reviewed the bids received for
chlorine equipment for water treatment plant
No. 1.
Motion /Second: Haake /Quick to approve the purchase
of chlorine equipment from Layne Minnesota Co. in
the amount of $5,031.00.
5 ayes 0 nays
Blanchard /Hankner to suspend the
of Simon's Liquors for seven
starting at 12:01 AM on Friday,
through 12:00 PM on Friday,
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the March 20,
1986 memo from Energy Coordinator Rita Docken,
asking for the Council's endorsement of the goal
statement for disbursement of the Exxon Oil over-
charge money.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve Council
endorsement of the goal statement for disbursement
of the Exxon Oil overcharge money.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve the
first reading of Ordinance No. 406, amending the
Municipal Code of Mounds View by amending Chapter
41 entitled "Specific Rezonings and waive the
eading.
5 ayes 0 nays
March 24, 1986
Page Three
Motion Carried
10. Consideration of
Staff Memo
Regarding
Chlorine Equipmen
for Water
Treatment Plant
No. 1
Motion Carried
11. Consideration of
Staff Memo
Regarding Exxon
Oil Overcharge
Monies
Motion Carried
12. 1st Reading of
Ord. No. 406
Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council March 24, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Four
Director Thatcher reviewed the history 13.
of the Gale /Yost property and stated
that the City has not, yet been reimbursed
for their costs, and recommended assessing
the costs to the property.
Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve
Resolution No. 1980, assessing the City's
cost of preparing plans and specifications and
bidding the project twice for Public Improve-
ment No. 84 -5 for property known as the Gale/
Yost Addition, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
Director Thatcher had no report.
Attorney Meyers had no report. 15.
Councilmember Haake expressed concern 16.
in the lack of interest by the citizens
in attending agenda sessions and the fact
that so much discussion goes on at them that
the public is then not aware of. She suggested
possibly combining the agenda sessions into the
regular meetings, which are better attended and
have formal minutes taken.
Councilmember Haake also asked for the status
and outcome of the City's neeting with MAC the
previous week.
Consideration
of Rslt. No.
1980
Motion
Carried
Mayor Linke stated the City was successful in
meeting with MAC and getting them to agree to
consider moving the north /south runway 2,500 feet
to the north and removing an equal amount of
existing pavement from the south end. He stated
it is contingent upon the environmental impact
statement (EIS), and the City's acceptance of that.
He added that the City has since requested they
amend the EIS to look at moving the runway 2500' to
the north.
14. Report of
Public Works/
Community
Dvlpt. Dir.
Report of
Attorney
Report of
Council
members
Attorney Meyers stated they have approached MAC on
the segmented EIS issue in the past, and the City
has consultants prepared to study MAC's proposal, once
it is received. He added it is not necessary to do the
entire Master Plan over.
Mounds View City Council March 24, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Five
Councilmember Hankner stated they must first determine
whether a movement of 2500' would have any adverse affect
on the City, which they should be able to determine through
the EIS.
Alice Frits asked when the meeting with MAC was held,
how long it lasted, and what will happen with the runway
that is torn up.
Councilmember Hankner replied the meeting was an executive
session, attended by the previously appointed members of
the Council. She added the City does not know yet what MAC
will be doing with the runway pavement that is torn up.
Councilmember Hankner stated that no formal meeting took
place between the Council and MAC during her time on the
Council, for the purpose of negotiations
Mayor Linke stated the meeting was held on March 13, at the
State Capital, and lasted approximately one hour.
Duane McCarty stated many meetings were held before the
lawsuit with MAC, but that no progress was made at that time.
Mayor Linke read a letter the City had sent requesting
the EIS amendment.
Councilmember Hankner stated she also does not like the format
of the agenda sessions, in that the public does not attend
them and then is not informed. She stated she would prefer
having regular meetings throughout the month and foregoing
the agenda sessions.
Mayor Linke states he feels the agenda sessions serve a purpose,
and he has had input from citizens, stating they prefer to
deal with the Council on a more informal basis at agenda sessions,
rather than at the formal meetings.
Councilmember Haake stated she could agree that many people
are more comfortable in talking to the Council at agenda
sessions, but the public in general does not turn out for them.
She added she has no problem with the regular meetings lasting
until 11 PM or midnight, if necessary, to cover all the
business.
Mayor Linke asked that the people who are last on the agenda be
remembered, as they do not want to wait until after midnight to
be heard, and the Council is not fresh at that late hour.
Councilmember Hankner suggested considering going to four regular
meetings a month, which should alleviate the late hour yet still
allow the citizens to be informed.
Councilmember Haake stated she agreed that the solution may
be to go to four regular meetings per month.
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Regular Meeting
March 24, 1986
Page Six
Clerk Administrator Pauley stated he does not
feel discussions that occur after 11 PM accomplish
what they should. He explained the difference
between a City Manager form of government and
Administrator form, which is why some cities meet only
once a month. He pointed <out, `though, that those meetings
often last until 2 AM. He stated that approximately
75% of the business on the Mounds View agenda would be
eliminated if the City had a Manager form of government
Councilmember Blanchard stated she could-remember sitting
in the audience at Council meetings until 1 or 2 in the
morning, which she does not want to see again. She
pointed out the meetings are scheduled and the public is
aware of them. She also added that if the Council cannot
be heard at the agenda sessions, the citizens should speak
up and ask the Council to speak up. She also stated she
feels it is good to do the consent agenda and housekeeping
items before the regular meeting, and that any item can be
pulled for discussion at any time.
Councilmember Blanchard stated she does not feel the
citizens want to sit in the Council chambers until 1 or
2 in the morning, and the City conducts public hearings
and notices are sent out and items are publicized in
the newspaper, so the citizens can know what is going
on and it is their decision whether they want to attend
the meetings. She added she does not feel the agenda
sessions are cutting off information to the people.
It was agreed that the Council would discuss the issue
further at the next agenda session and look at the
options available.
Councilmember Hankner expressed displeasure at the fact
the locks were changed at City Hall the previous
Friday, and she was not informed and had a difficult
time tracking down a key to get into the building to
get her Council packet. She asked the Staff try to
make sure everyone is informed of changes such as
that, to alleviate problems in the future.
Councilmember Blanchard reported the Fire Department
is looking for daytime volunteer fire fighters.
Councilmember Quick had no report.
Mayor Linke reported he attended "Chalkboard Capers
presented by District #621 teachers, and had found it
to be a very entertaining production.
Mayor Linke reminded everyone of. the City Appreciation
Dinner, scheduled for April 19 at the Bel Rae Ballroom.
Mounds View City Council March 24, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Seven
r,ynn Foss of Foss Sweeping, asked for a clarifica-
.ion of why the street sweeping bid was awarded to
someone else. He stated it was his understanding
that his bid was low when they were opened.
Director Thatcher explained that when the City
opened the bids, none of the bidders met the
requirement to provide a bid bond along with the
bid, so all bids were rejected, and he called the
two lowest bidders, of which Mr. Foss was one,
and they both then provided it. Subsequently,
the City received quotes from both the parties
involved, which were lower than their original
bids, and American Sweepers, Inc. was the lowest
quote received.
Mr. Foss stated he does not feel the bond should be
required until the work is being done, and he
expressed dissatisfaction that he was not awarded
the bid.
Councilmember Hankner stated the bidders all should
have been informed that the item was going to be
discussed at the March 17 agenda session.
Councilmember Haake stated they have not done a good
ob of notifying people when certain items are up
for discussion informally at an agenda session, and
that while Staff has only operated in the direction
the Council has had them in the past, it should be
looked at now.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that MAC'S capital 17. Report of
improvement plan is going before the Systems Committee Clerk/
of the Met Council on March 25. Administrator
Clerk /Administrator Pauley passed out draft copies of
the Economic Development Plan to the Council, and
stated it would be placed on the April 7 agenda
session, at which time he would like feedback from
the Council.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley passed out proposed
Resolution No. 1994, for the 1987 long term financial
plan and budget calendar, and asked Council's approval.
Mayor Linke stated he would like the employee reviews
done before the Council discusses salaries during the
budget process.
lerk /Administrator Pauley explained how the system
Stworis set up presently and recommended possibly going to
two reviews per year, as it is important to do the
review as close as possible to the financial
compensation.
Motion
Carried
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Motion /Second: Quick /Haake to adopt Resolution
10. 1994, setting the 1987 Long Term Financial
Plan and Budget Calendar, and waive the reading.
ayes 0 nays
Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM. 18. Adjournment
March 24, 1986
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