HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1986/09/086. Public Hearings:
CITY COUNCIL ,TING hLe:
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
SEPTEMBER 8, 1986
6:00 P.M.
A G E N D A
1. 6:00 p.m. Executive Session with City Attorney Meyers
Regarding Pipeline Lawsuits
2. 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Regular Meeting
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call Haake, Blanchard, Quick, Hankner, Linke
5. Approval of Minutes: September 2, 1986
Special Council Meeting
August 25, 1986
Regular Meeting
(Received in 9 -2 -86 Packet)
7:05 p.m. Revenue Sharing Budget
(To be cancelled due
to elimination of
funding.)
7 :10 p.m. 1987 General Fund,
Forestry Fund, Water
and Sewer Funds Budget
7. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
8. Approval of Consent Agenda
ITEM A.
Accept Legal Compliance Audit Report from Voto,
Reardon, Tautges and Company, Ltd. dated
March 15, 1986.
ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 2068 Approving Securities
Furnished by the First State Bank of New
Brighton.
ITEM C. Authorize Hiring of Eric Johnson for a Period
Not to Exceed 66 Working Days at a Rate of
$5.00 Per Hour Commencing July 14, 1986 to be
Charged to 700- 122 -4123.
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1986
PAGE TWO
ITEM D. Set Public Hearings for 7:05 p.m. on
September 22, 1986 to Consider Redelination
of Wetland #I -23.
ITEM E. Authorize Installation of Streetlights on
Edgewood DRive and Pinewood Circle per Staff
Recommendation Dated August 27, 1986
ITEM F. Approve Purchase of Three Decoders with Test
Options for the City's Outdoor Warning Siren
System at a Cost of $6,732 Pursuant to Bids
Submitted to Ramsey County by Healy -Ruff.
ITEM G. Approve Resolution No. 2069 Authorizing Release
of Interest and Assessment Guaranteed Bond for
Development Agreement 82 -52 with Kraus Anderson
and M and E Realty Company
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2071 Ratifying the
Appointment of Election Judges for the State
Primary Election
ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 2070 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM J. Licenses for Approval
Asphalt Expires 6/30/87
P. E. Johnson and Sons Renewal
Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/87
Marty Bros. New
Masonry Expires 6/30/87
Barry Bjugstad Renewal
General Expires 6/30/87
Linrod Custom Homes, Inc. Renewal
Skyway Quality Homes, Inc. New
9. Appoint a Committee of Councilmember Quick, Parks
Commission Member Wuori, and Clerk- Acministrator Pauley
to Evaluate Future Options for the Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Director's Position and Submit Recommendations
to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council
10. Appoint Mary Saarion as Acting Director of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Effective September 27, 1986 at
an Additional Stipend of $200 Per Month
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1986
PAGE THREE
11. Accept Resignation of Bruce Anderson with Regrets and
Adopt Resolution No. 2072 Commending Bruce Anderson for
Outstanding Service As Director of Parks, Recreation and
Forestry
12. Consideration of Development Agreement 86 -77 for the
Stanley Fisher Subdivision
13. Discussion of Wuornos Report, Planning Commission Review
and Staff Report
14. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director
15. Report of Attorney
16. Report of Councilmembers: Haake, Blar: chard, Quick,
Hankner, Linke
17. Report of Administrator
18. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 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. Accept Legal Compliance Audit Report from Voto,
Reardon, Tautges and Company, Ltd. dated
March 15, 1986.
ITEM B. Adopt Resolution No. 2068 Approving Securities
Furnished by the First State Bank of New
Brighton.
ITEM C. Authorize Hiring of Eric Johnson for a Period
Not to Exceed 66 Working Days at a Rate of
$5.00 Per Hour Commencing July 14, 1986 to be
Charged to 700- 122 -4123.
ITEM D. Set Public Hearings for 7:05 p.m. on
September 22, 1986 to Consider Redelination
of Wetland #I -23.
ITEM E. Authorize Installation of Streetlights on
Edgewood DRive and Pinewood Circle per Staff
Recommendation Dated August 27, 1986
ITEM F. Approve Purchase of Three Decoders with Test
Options for the City's Outdoor Warning Siren
System at a Cost of $6,732 Pursuant to Bids
Submitted to Ramsey County by Healy -Ruff.
ITEM G. Approve Resolution No. 2069 Authorizing Release
of Interest and Assessment Guaranteed Bond for
Development Agreement 82 -52 with Kraus Anderson
and M and E Realty Company
ITEM H. Adopt Resolution No. 2071 Ratifying the
Appointment of Election Judges for the State
Primary Election
ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 2070 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
CONSENT AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1986
PAGE TWO
ITEM J. Licenses for Approval
Asphalt Expires 6/30/87
P. E. Johnson and Sons Renewal
Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/87
Marty Bros. New
Masonry Expires 6/30/87
Barry Bjugstad Renewal
General Expires 6/30/87
Linrod Custom Homes, Inc. Renewal
Skyway Quality Homes, Inc. New
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Haake, Blanchard,
Quick, Hankner and Mayor Linke.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk/
Administrator Pauley and Public Works /Community
Development Director Thatcher.
Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to approve the September
1986 minutes as presented.
ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Quick /Haake to approve the August 25,
1986 minutes as presented.
5 ayes 0 nays
Tom Snoffer, of JLN Development, updated the Council on
the status of their proposed development in Mounds View.
He reviewed the three major concerns the Planning
Commission had expressed, access onto County Road H2,
parking and water retention, and how they are addressing
them. He stated they hope to meet with the Council at
the September 15 agenda session to review the traffic
report, engineering report and get an update on the
tax increment financing. He added they will also be
meeting with the Planning Commission on September 17,
when the Planning Commission is holding an informational
hearing on the development.
-:.:''jerk /Administrator Pauley requested the revenue sharing
budget public hearing be cancelled as the program has
not been renewed by Congress.
Dc e -A
Regular Meeting
September 8, 1986
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Order
Mayor Linke at 7:01 PM on Monday, September 8, 1986.
2. Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of
Minutes:
September 2 and
August 25, 1986
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
5. Residents
Requests and
Comments from
the Floor
6. Public Hearing:
Revenue Sharing
Budget
Mounds Vier City Council September 8, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Two
a lotion /Second: Linke /Quick to cancel the revenue
::haring budget hearing.
5 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Hankner asked that Item H be removed for 7. Approval of
discussion. Consent Agenda
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve the consent
agenda, minus Item H, and waive the reading of the
resolutions.
5 ayes
Councilmember Hankner clarified that the judges being
appointed in Item H were for the primary election
only, and judges will be appointed again for the
general election.
Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated she would like
to see each election judge sign an affidavit stating
which political party they belong to.
Councilmember Hankner stated she had checked into
State statutes and determined that the Council can
establish additional qualifications for election
adges, and suggested they take it under consideration
the general election.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick put the discussion of
additional qualifications for election judges on the
next agenda.
5 ayes
Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to approve Resolution
No. 2071, ratifying the appointment of election judges
for the State primary election, and waive the reading.
5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
0 nays Motion Carried
0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting at 7:12 PM and
opened the public hearing for the 1987 general fund,
forestry fund, water and sewer fund budgets.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the budget process
to date. He explained the budget before the Council
is the third draft, and it is balanced.
nance Director Brager reviewed the proposed 1987
„dget for the general fund, forestry fund, and sewer
and water fund. He explained that the City's portion
of the overall property taxes is 14
Motion Carried
8. Public Hearing:
1987 General
Fund, Forestry
Fund, Water and
Sewer Funds
Budget
Mounds View City Council September 8, 19:,
Page Three
Regular Meeting
w ouncilmember Hankner stated she had not had much time to
eview the Council copy of the budget but she did have
several questions, and she asked for additional information
on estimates for the contingency fund, the expenses
associated with the Festival in the Park and the Staff/
Council picnic, Clean -Up Day, grants and subsidies, with
the North Suburban Youth Service Bureau in particular,
funding for the Comp Plan, what salary proposals might
be, legal fees, moving training, conferences and publica-
tions over to the administrative section, and use of vehicles
by which departments.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the areas of concern
briefly, and stated he would put these items on the
agenda for next week, for a budget discussion. He
clarified that the comparable worth study has not been
finalized, which is what will dictate what the salaries
will be.
Mayor Linke asked why the market analysis for the compara-
ble worth study was not done while the study was being
worked on.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied it is being worked on
presently, and the information is very difficult to
obtain from the private sector.
ill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated they could get
statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the
regular meeting at 7:59 PM.
Finance Director Brager reported they had had a difficult
time recruiting water meter readers, and have just
finalized the list and asked for Council approval, sc
they could get started next week.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve Resolution
No. 2073, appointing 1986 water meter readers, and
waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Linke /Hankner to appoint a committee of
Councilmember Quick, Parks Commission Member Wuori, and
Clerk /Administrator Pauley to evaluate future options
for the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director's
position and submit recommendations to the Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council.
ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
9. Appointment of
Committee to
Evaluate Park,
Rec and Forestr x
Y
Director Posi-
tion
Mounds View City Counc,.1 September 8, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Four
r. Frits asked when the oak trees that have been marked
or removal will be cut.
Mayor Linke replied he had spoken with the Forester, and
the best time to take care of oak wilt is in the fall,
and they will be done soon.
Motion /Second: Haake /Quick to appoint Mary Saarion as
Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
effective September 27, 1986 at an additional stipend of
$200 per month.
5 ayes 0 nays
Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to accept the resignation
of Bruce Anderson with regrets and adopt Resolution
No. 2072, commending him for outstanding service as
Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, and
approve having the signed resolution on a brass
plaque.
5 ayes 0 nays
ouncilmember Quick stated that he would bear the cost
f the brass plaque himself.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read Resolution No. 2072.
Director Thatcher explained there is a house on the site, 12.
and asked if the Council would want to put a condition
in Exhibit 2A, stating that it must be removed. He
stated the developer is planning on removing it, but
the Council might want to set a date by which it must
be done.
Councilmember Quick stated he had put earnest money
down on one of the lots and was told then that the
building and the power lines on Ardan Avenue would be
removed during development.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated the Council could
approve the development agreement and instruct Staff
to negotiate with the .:eveloper whether they would
agree to remove the house, and by what specific date.
There was discussion as to whether the Council could
actually require the developer to remove the house,
it meets all code requirements.
10. Appoint Mary
Saarion as
Acting Director
of Parks, Rec
and Forestry
Motion Carried
11. Accept Resigna-
tion of Bruce
Anderson and
Adopt Rslt.
No. 2072
5 ayes
Consideration
of Dvlpt.
Agreement
86 -77
Mounds View City Council September 8, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Five
Motion /Second: Hankner /Haake to approve Development
agreement 86 -77 and waive the reading, and direct Staff
to negotiate for the removal and a specific time, for
the Rybak house, with the Rybak's. The agreement is to
be inserted into the development agreement upon comple-
tion of the discussion.
5 ayes 0 nays
Planning Commission Chairman Mountin asked whether the
site plan had the 5' easements shown on all side.
Mayor Linke replied that it did.
Mayor Linke opened the discussion with the Planning
Commission on the Wuornos report by explaining to the
audience that the report was a planning study dealing
mainly with the highway frontage along Highway 10, and
he briefly reviewed the findings of the report and
the recommendations given.
Chairman Mountin stated the Planning Commission felt
B3 might be too intense a use for that area, and they
would have to downzone to B2, which is not workable.
She stated they would like to discuss with the Council
just how much commercial area the City is going to
'ive with, and discuss the criteria for it.
Councilmember Hankner stated it was her understanding
that the Council was going to be getting a presentation
from the Planning Commission on their findings and
their reactions to it.
Chairman Mountin stated the Wuornos study was prepared
at the request of the Council. The Planning Commission
received it, studied it, wrote their findings and
forwarded it Lo the Council in June, and Staff has
critiqued the Planning Commission's recommendations.
She stated they discussed the goals and plans for the
City, and the philosophy of planning for the City,
and the Council must now make a determination of what
they want done. She added it would require a 4/5 vote
on the Council's part to make any changes, and the
Planning Commission would then act, based on direction
from the Council. She added the Planning Commission
does not feel they have the background and expertise
to go after large development.
Councilmember Hankner stated the residents of the City
need to know how the Planning Commission feels, and
how they addressed the study. and she asked if they
3 informed the public as they were working on the
Carried
13. Discussion of
Wuornos Report,
Planning Comm.
Review and
Staff Report
Mounas View City Cc.:ncil
Regular Meeting
chairman Mountin explained the public was invited to
Meetings during the Wuornos process. She added they
nave nothing to present to the public, and that what
they are presenting to the Council is their findings
of their review of the Wuornos study. She added the
residents were not in favor of intensified development.
Councilmember Hankner stated she was concerned with
the Planning Commission's findings and whether they
represented the thoughts of the rest of the community.
Chairman Mountin stated the Planning Commission is
not happy with having a strip, but they are stuck
with it and must find a workable solution for the
area. She stated she feels the best way is to
educate the community through the newsletter and
perhaps fliers, and proposing a planning referendum.
Mayor Linke stated they must look at redevelopment
and planning for the future, and that is what. the
Comp Plan is all about.
Chairman Mountin stated they need to establish
criteria, and a new set of goals and policies for
Highway 10.
"ommission Member Forslund stated they would like
nput from the Council, and some direction.
Mayor Linke stated he would like the Council to
make a decision.
Councilmember Haake suggested they start out with
goals and policies first, and work from there. She
stated she would like a hearing set, and notify the
residents through the newsletter and so forth, and
invite them to come in and voice their opinions.
She stated she would like to get their input before
making any changes.
Mayor Linke stated they need to have more definite
plans to present to the residents, not generalities.
The Council and Planning Commission reviewed the
history of the area and why the study was done. It
was acknowledged there is a problem in the area and
the Wuornos study has not made anything easier.
Chairman Mountin suggested the Planning Commission
and Council get together in a wor ':shop setting and
discuss where the City is going five, ten and fifteen
aars from now.
September 8, 1986
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Mounds View City Council September 8, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Seven
,lerk /Administrator Pauley advised they need to focus
n the fact that the problem with Chapters 6 and 12 is
a problem across the board, and the City is in the
process of change. He stated Staff has had a good deal
of discussion, and they would recommend the City Council
and Planning Commission program the Comp Plan review and
update, establish deadlines, budget funds, and hire a
consultant, who would be needed to do strategic planning
for the City. He added they must remember the moritorium
ends in January, and Staff anticipates many requests for
many developments at that time, and they need to get
the stragetic planning process going and establish goals
that can be agreed on.
Chairman Mountin stated she agrees with Clerk /Administra-
tor Pauley, and she would like to see a joint meeting
with the Council and Planning Commission, and have a
facilitator determine the goals of the City. She added
they can begin the Chapter 40 review on specific areas
and do housekeeping matters.
Councilmember Haake pointed out Mounds View has a
majority of R -1 development, and they are only dealing
with a small percentage of land in the City for
commercial consideration.
^lerk /Administrator Pauley recommended recruiting a
xaduate student to work for the City on this. He
`Stated they generally do very good work and are not
that expensive to hire.
There was a general discussion about the moritorium and
what could happen once it is lifted and whether anything
could be built beforehand.
John Hannigan, an attorney representing Kunz Oil, stated
they hope to get their project started soon, as winter
is coming. He stated they feel their development would
improve the area, and they would like permission to
start. He added that they first came before the Council
in December of 1984.
There was discussion among the Council of what was
required for Kunz Oil to proceed. Attorney Meyers
advised they must keep implementation in mind, and many
different uses could create problems in implementation.
He also advised they keep the overall area in mind.
Mayor Linke suggested discussion the resolution for Kunz
Oil at the next agenda session, and place on the agenda
for the September 22 meeting.
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Page Eight
Regular Meeting
',lerk /Administrator Pauley advised he will be filing an
pplication with the Met Council for a $15,000 three year
interest -free loan, which could be a source of funding
for hiring a consultant. He added they do not have to
go to bids to secure a consultant for something of this
nature. He stated they would need a formal proposal,
and suggested having the Planning Commission and Council
meet and indicate what they would like to do, and have
the anticipated consultant present, so that a proposal
could be submitted, and he emphasized that the City
would need something in writing.
Mayor Linke asked Clerk /Administrator Pauley to submit
the application to the Met Council and contact Gunner
Isberg, since he is the consultant they would like to
work with, and see if he could meet with the Council
and Planning Commission for a preliminary meeting.
An unidentified individual asked where the Northeast
Marine site sits presently. Mayor Linke replied it is
still in the fringes.
Director Thatcher asked the Council to grant an
occupancy permit for the Metro Car Wash, contingent
upon approval from the building inspector, so they
-ould start operating September 9.
`Bruce Holton, of the Metro Car Wash, stated he had not
realized they needed approval from the Council for an
occupancy permit, and they are ready to open. He also
invited the Council and Planning Commission to a ribbon
cutting ceremony at the car wash on September 15, at 6 PM.
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to grant an occupancy
permit for Metro Car Wash, contingent upon approval
from the building inspector.
5 ayes 0 nays
Director Thatcher reported American Sweepers had just
signed the release the Council had requested a few
months earlier, and asked authorization for the extra
payment of $500 to them.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to authorize payment
of $500 to American Sweepers.
5 ayes 0 nays
ttorney Meyers had no report.
14. Report of
Public Works/
Community Dvlpt.
Director
Motion Carried
Motion Carried
15. Report of
Attorney
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
ouncilmember Haake had no report. 16.
Councilmember Blanchard reported she had attended
the waste energy proposal meeting at Ramsey County Councilmember
on September 2, and the Planning Commission meeting Blanchard
on September 3.
Councilmember Quick had no report.
Councilmember Hankner had no report.
Mayor Linke reported he had been contacted by the
Commission on the Bi- Centennial of the U.S. Consti-
tution, asking the City to set up a Commission to
help in this observation and celebration. He stated
he would give the letter to Clerk /Administrator
Pauley to copy for the Council.
Mayor Linke asked how far the branch #5 cleaning is
going with the Rice Creek Watershed District, and
whether $15,000 would be enough.
d irector Thatcher replied they started from Hillview
aad and have gone north to judicial ditch #1, and he
is in the process of writing a memo to the Council,
for discussion at the agenda session.
Mayor Linke asked for further details on the outside
storage Blaine is looking for. Clerk /Administrator
Pauley indicated on the City map the areas they are
considering, and he stated it appears to be a truck
storage firm.
Mayor Linke asked if anyone had any information from
Spring Lake Park relative to the property next to
Pleasantview. Director Thatcher replied he is trying
to get some information from them.
Mayor Linke noted the Ramsey County League meeting will
be held at Mounds View City Hall on September 17, and
they will discuss the Mounds View pipeline disaster. He
also advised the JLN Development informational hearing
will take place at the same time, at Edgewood Community
Center.
Mayor Linke reported he will be attending a Court
Consolidation Committee meeting on September 10.
September 8, 1986
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Reports of
Councilmembers
Councilmember
Haake
Councilmember
Quick
Councilmember
Hankner
Mayor Linke
Mounds View City Council September 8, 1986
Regular Meeting Page Ten
lyor Linke advised that John Miller is trying to get
Comten to look at their property again, in light
of the holdup in Blaine.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had received 17. Report of
phone calls regarding the earth moving at the Anoka Clerk/
Airport. He stated that work has begun, and he will Administrator
be getting a construction schedule. He added that
work will go on for two construction seasons.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reminded the Council of the
Balk /Spano benefit dance to be held September 24 at
the Bel Rae Ballroom.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked Council aut'orization
to continue Deanna Mortenson for another 80 hours, to
provide clerical assistance.
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to authorize the hiring
of Deanna Mortenson for a period of 80 hours at a rate
of $5.00 per hour, commencing September 3, 1986.
5 ayes 0 nays
Dtion /Second: Haake /Hankner to adjourn the meeting
M.
9:56
c PM.
ayes 0 nays
Res •ect ull
Do'a d F Paule
Clerk /A•ministr$t
Motion Carried
18. Adjournment
Motion Carried