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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1986/10/277. Public Hearings: 9. Approval of Consent Agenda CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW OCTOBER 27, 1986 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. 6 :00 p.m. Executive Session Discussion with City Attorneys Regarding Pipeline Lawsuit 2. 7 :00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting 3. Call to Order 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Roll Call Blanchard, Quick, Hankner, Haake, Linke 6. Approval of Minutes: October 13, 1986 Regular Meeting (Received in 10 -20 -86 Packet) October 20, 1986 Special Meeting 7 :05 p.m. JLN Development Scoping Document Env. Assess. Worksheet 7:05 p.m. 1986 Long Term Financial Plan 7:10 p.m. Red Oak School Site Major Subdivision 8. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES ITEM A. Adopt Resolution No. 2116 A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds from the General Fund Designated for Contingency and Amendment of the 1986 Expenditures Budget for Expenses Incurred as a Result of the 7 -8 -86 Pipeline Explosion AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 1986 PAGE TWO ITEM B. Authorize Clerk-Administrator to Enter into the First Amendment of Contract Number 7639, Between the City of Mounds View and the Metropolitan Council for Performance of H.R.A. Inspections ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 2114 Approving the Transfer of Ownership of Group W Cable of the North Suburbs, Inc. ITEM D. Accent 1985 Federal Revenue Sharing Audit Report from Voto, Tautges, Redpath and Company, Ltd. ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 2117 Ratifying the Appointment of Election Judges for the General and City Municipal Elections and Setting Wage Rates ITEM F. Set Public Hearing Regarding Conditional Use Permit for Super America for 7:05 p.m. on November 10, 1986 ITEM G. Approve Extension of Contract with Solidifica- tion, Inc. Dated September 23, 1986 for Root Control Treatment of Sanitary Sewer Mains in the Amount of $15,422; Work to be Completed No Later than July 1, 1987 ITEM H. Authorize Mayor to Sign the Notice Enclosed in the September 10, 1986 Letter from Frank Murray, Attorney for Rice Creek Watershed District and Retain Consultant per Staff Reports Dated August 4, 1986 and October 10, 1986 ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 2118 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM J. Licenses for Approval General Expires June 30, 1987 Campion Remodeling Company New Gilbertscr: Construction New Johnco Builders, Inc. New Markgraf Builders New Modern Insulation, Inc. New Panelcraft, Inc. Renewal R. B. Construction, Inc. New AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 1986 PAGE THREE ITEM J. Licenses for Approval (continued) Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/87 Bill's Sheet Metal Renewal Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning New Superior Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Renewal 17. Report of Attorney Roofing Expires 6/30/87 Dodge Roofing Company New Masonry Expires 6/30/87 Bernie Zebro Cement Co. New Fence Expires 6/30/87 Countryside Fence New Sign and Billboard Expires 6/30/87 Universal Sign Co. Renewal Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/87 Groth Sewer Water New 10. Consideration of Resolution No. 2120 Pegarding Red Oak School Site 11. First Reading of Ordinance No. 414 An Ordinance Adopting the 1986 Long -Term Financial Plan 12. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding City Project 86 -7 Con'truction of Potassium Permanganate Feed Equipment for Well #3 at Water Treatment Plant #1 13. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Gale /Yost Bike Path 14. Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 2119 Approving the Appointment of Thomas Kinney as a Full Time City Employee 15. Department Head Quarterly Reports Police Chief Timothy Ramacher Finance Director Don Brager Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Mary Saarion Public Works /Community Development Director Steve Thatcher. 16. Report of Public Works /Community Development Director AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 1986 PAGE FOUR 18. Report of Councilmembers: Blanchard, Quick, Hankner, Haake, Linke 19. Report of Administrator 20. Adjournment CONSENT AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 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. Adopt Resolution No. 2116 A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds from the General Fund Designated for Contingency and Amendment of the 1986 Expenditures Budget for Expenses Incurred as a Result of the 7 -8 -86 Pipeline Explosion ITEM B. Authorize Clerk-Administrator to Enter into the First Amendment of Contract Number 7639, Between the City of Mounds View and the Metropolitan Council for Performance of M.R.A. Inspections ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 2114 Approving the Transfer of Ownership of Group W Cable of the North Suburbs, Inc. ITEM D. Accept 1985 Federal Revenue Sharing Audit Report from Voto, Tautges, Redpath and Company, Ltd. ITEM E. Adopt Resolution No. 2117 Ratifying the Appointment of Election Judger for. the General and City Municipal El,.ctions and Setting Wage Rates ITEM F. ct Public Hearing Regarding Conditional Use Perm;t for Super America for 7:05 p.m. on November 10, 1986 ITEM G. Approve Extension of Contract with Solidifica tion, Inc. Dated September 23, 1986 for Root Control Treatment of Sanitary Sewer. Mains in the Amount of $15,422; Work to be Completed No Later than July 1, 1987 ITEM H. Authorize Mayor to Sign the Notice Enclosed in the September. 10, 1986 Letter from Frank Murray, Attorney for Rice Creek Watershed District and Retain Consultant per Staff Reports Dated August 4, 1986 and October 10, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 1986 PAGE TWO ITEM I. Adopt Resolution No. 2118 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM J. Licenses for Approval General Expires June 30, 1987 Campion Remodeling Company New Gilbertson Construction New Johnco Builders, Inc. New Markgraf Builders New Modern Insulation, Inc. New Panelcraf.t, Inc. Renewal R. B. Construction, Inc. New Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/87 Bill's Sheet Metal Renewal Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning New Superior Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Renewal Roofing Expires 6/30/87 Dodge Roofing Company New Masonry Expires 6/30/87 Bernie Zebro Cement Co. New Fence Expires 6/30/87 Countryside Fence New Sign and Billboard Expires 6/30/87 Universal Sign Co. Renewal Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/87 Groth Sewer Water New The Pledge of Allegiance was said. PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:03 PM on Monday, October 27, 19"6. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard, Quick, Hankner, Haake and Mayor Linke. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley and Public Works /Community Development Director Thatcher. Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to approve the October 13, 1986 minutes as corrected. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Quick Hankner to approve the October 20, 1986 minutes as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 7:05 PM_ Phil Carlson, representing JLN Development, stated they have assisted Staff in preparing the EAW scoping document, and he reviewed what the EAW is, and the necessity for it, and the procedure that was followed. He stated it is addressing four major issues, storm water run -off, erosion, air and noise pollution, and traffic. DATE APPROVED; 11/10/86 Regular Meeting October 27, 1986 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10Mounds View, MN 55112 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: October 13 and October 20, 1986 Motion Carried Motion Carried 5A. Public Hearing: JLN Development, Scoping Dcmt. EAW Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Two Director Thatcher stated the scoping period ends on November 6, for any written documentation to be sub- mitted to the City, and the City will need to make a final decision by November 10. He added the Minnesota Historial Society is in the process of doing a search of the area also, and they will have their findings to the City by November 6. Wally Johnson, representing his mother who lives at 2287 County Road H2, stated he would like a survey made of the existing noise levels at County Road H2 and Quincy, to compare to the anticipated noise levels with increased traffic. Mr. Carlson replied such an analysis is a routine part of the EAW and will be included in it. Mr. Johnson stated that in comparing the EAW and Comp Plan, he feels this development would be introducing adverse problems to the area to the north, and he feels they could all be resolved to the residents satisfaction if the Comp Plan was followed. He stated he takes exception with Question #12, and asked that the study specifically address the development on the basis of the Comp Plan. Councilmember Haake stated she endorses Mr. Johnson's comments. 'ayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the egular meeting at 7:19 PM. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the next public hearing at 7:19 PM. Mayor Linke reviewed the purpose of the 1987 long term financial plan and the process that was followed. He stated a copy is available at City Hall during normal working hours, for the public to review. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:21 PM. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the next public hearing at 7:21 PM. Director Thatcher introduced Chuck Cook, of Continental Development, the developer who is pro- posing to develop the site into 16 single family lots. Mr. Cook stated they had held an informational meeting some time ago, and he has just now finished the plat. He showed a diagram of the area, showing how the 16 single family lots would be situated and 5B. 1986 Long Term Financial Plan 5C. Red Oak School Site Major Subdivision Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Three where the cul -de -sac would be located. He explained very little grading would be required, as the land is so high already. Director Thatcher reviewed the plat map, showing the proposed layout of the lots and access. He stated the Planning Commission had reviewed the preliminary plat and they recommend approval. He added the site is not in the flood plain or wetland. Mayor Linke asked if the holding pond would hold water at times other than heavy rains. Director Thatcher replied that it would not, that the water would drain out rapidly, since this is high, dry ground. Mayor Linke expressed concern with the direction of the flow for some of the lots. Director Thatcher explained the grading plan is not being approved at this time, and it will be submitted at a later date. Councilmember Haake stated s:ie was concerned about the existing homes with the long back yards. She added she understands they were all contacted, and she wants to make sure they understand they will be land locked with this development. She added she feels R -1 is very desirable for this area, and it will be a benefit to have the land back on the tax rolls. Duane McCarty asked if the fuel tanks had been removed from underground yet. Mr. Cook replied they had been removed. Director Thatcher stated the developer would like to build on the lots fronting Red Oak and Sherwood as soon as possible, as all the services are in there and the lots are ready to go. He added the interior lots, on the cul -de -sac would be developed next spring. Arnold Knapp asked if Mr. Cook would be building on all the lots or selling them off. Mr. Cook replied he will be selling to other realtors, with plan approval. He added that the cost of the lots will dictate the types of homes that will be built. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked what would happen to the fence that is still there from when the school was there. Mr. Cook replied he would like to see the fence remain, but it has been his experience with other school Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Four property he has developed, that the fence may encroach on some property lines. He added that if that is the case, it is certainly the property owner's perogative to remove that section of fence, if they like. Rick Voke, 8135 Red Oak Drive, stated that between his and his mother's lots, they would have enough property to subdivide, but they had never been approached by anyone, asking if they were interested. Director Thatcher replied he had personally gone door to door in the neighborhood to talk to the residents, and anyone that was not at home, he left his business card in their door, with a note to call him if they were interested. Mr. Cook pointed out that he and Director Thatcher had discussed Mr. Voke's lot, and that next to it, but did not pursue it any further as the two lots combined did not have enough frontage for three lots without a variance. Mr. Voke asked for a clarification of the proposed setbacks for Red Oak Drive. Director Thatcher explained the setbacks have been adjusted somewhat, and the houses to go in on Red Oak Drive can meet the setback but cannot be any closer that what is there without a variance. He added that Lot 2 was given a 10' setback variance by the Planning Commission, to allow for enough buildable square footage on that lot, and the one house on Red Oak could then meet up with the setback for Lot 2. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:37 PM. Harold Stassen, former Governor of Minnesota, gave zopies of a recommendation he was forwarding to the Secretary of Transportation, regarding the pipeline running through Mounds View, and he reviewed it with the Council and also read his letter to Joseph Nall, Chairman of the NTSB panel. He explained he has had a life long interest in the people of Minnesota and their safety. The Council thanked Mr. Stassen for his involvement in the issue. Dennis Richardson, 2320 Highway 10, asked the Council for a temporary occupancy permit for their car wash facility. Director Thatcher explained Staff does recd 7 :d a temporary occupancy permit for Suds and Shine, contingent upon approval from the Building Inspector. 6. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Five Councilmember Hankner asked when the fence would be installed. Mr. Richardson replied it is scheduled for Saturday, November 1. Motion /Second: Hankner/Quick to grant a temporary occupancy permit for Suds and Shine at 2320 Highway 10, contingent upon approval from the Building Inspector. 5 ayes Councilmember Blanchard asked that the payment to Johnco of $8,949 be removed from Item I, as it is on the agenda for discussion and approval later in the meeting. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to approve the consent agenda, minus the payment to Johnco on Item I, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays 0 nays Motion Carried Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to approve Resolution 8. Consideration No. 2120, regarding Planning Case 184 -86 for the Red of Resolution Oak School site, and waive the reading. No. 2120 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve the first 9. 1st Reading of reading of Ordinance No. 414, adopting the 1986 long- Ordinance term financial plan, and waive the reading. No. 414 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Director Thatcher reviewed the need for potassium permanganate feed equipment for Well No. 3, at Water Treatment Plant No. 1, and he reviewed the two bids that had been received. Motion /Second: Haake /Blanchard to award the project to R. L. Anderson- Beckstrom, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $14,947, with Lhe money to come from 1986 project line 700- 122 -4123. 5 ayes 0 nays 7. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried 10. Consideration of Staff Memo On City Project 86 -7 Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Director Thatcher explained that pursuant to Council's 11. authorization of the project in July 1986, Staff would now like a specific award made at this time, for a specific dollar amount, and he reviewed the two bids that were received. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained this was a formality only, as the work had already been approved by the Council. Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to authorize award of the project for the bike path to Johnco, in an amount not to exceed $8,949.00, with the money coming from the contingency account. 5 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Blanchard stated she still felt the work could have waited, in view of the fact that the contingency fund is going down due to the pipeline situation. Mayor Linke explained the work had already been done, and this is merely a formality in approving the payment. Councilmember Haake stated she agreed with Council member Blanchard's comments, but she realizes the work has been done. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to approve the payment of $8,949.00 to Johnco, with the funds coming from the contingency account. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Quick /Haake to approve Resolution No. 2119, approving the appointment of Thomas Kinney as a full -time City employee, and waive the reading. 5 ayes 0 nays Police Chief Ramacher updated the Council of activity in the Police Department for the past quarter, and he presented an overhead projection, showing how Moun's View is rated in crime statistics when compared to surrounding communities. He reported the four reservists are attending school now and should be graduating in December. He also commended Jack Chambers for the excellent work he did on the Tammi Schapel murder case. Finance Director Brager presented the third quarter October 27, 1986 Page Six Consideration of Staff Memo Regarding Gale /Yost Addition Motion Carried Motion Carried 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 2119 Motion Carried 13. Department Head Quarterly Reports Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Seven financial report to the Council, and he reviewed the activities of the Finance Department for the past quarter, and what they have scheduled for the next few months. Councilmember Haake pointed out that Mounds view's mill rate has not gone up in the past three years, which is great, but she had hoped to see that on the front page of the New Brighton Bulletin, rather than in the middle of the paper. Mayor Linke stated he was also concerned with that issue, and would be addressing it in his report later in the meeting. Park Director Mary Saarion reviewed the activities of the Park, Recreation and Forestry Department for the past quarter. She reported a number of trees have been removed due to disease, but the percentage is down over 1985. She also reported the summer programs had gone over very well and had a very good participation level. Director Thatcher reviewed the activities of the Public Works /Community Development Department for the past quarter. He reported the majority of fire inspection duties have gone back to the Fire Department, and they have budgeted for someone for 1987, to work for 4 or 5 months, to do both apartment and fire inspections in the City. Director Thatcher reported they have received verbal approval of the loan for the study of the planning area of Districts 6 and 12, of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, from the Met Council, and he asked authorization to retain the services of Gunnar Isberg, as had previously been discussed, in an amount not to exceed $14,825, contingent upon receiving written approval from the Met Council. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed what would be done with the plan, and that it would be an 18 month process, involving more than Districts 6 and 12, and would be more than one document. He added he would like to move ahead at this time and not lose momentum. It was the concensus of the Council to wait for the written contract from the Met Council, approving the loan, before proceeding any further, as they did not feel the momentum would be lost. 14. Director Thatcher asked for clarification from the Council of exactly where they would like the stop signs placed for County Road H2 and going north, in conjunction with the planned JLN Development. He presented an overhead map of the area, indicating where he understood they wanted the signs. He added they would have the signs in place yet this fall. Report of Public Works/ Community Development Director Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Eight It was the concensus of the Council to have the stop signs placed as was shown. Attorney Meyers reported the Ramsey County Court System has been unified, and all the judges are now district court judges, and it is working very well out of the New Brighton facility. Attorney Meyers reported he and Clerk /Administrator Pauley had attended the NTSB hearings, and reviewed what has happened to date with that. Councilmember Blanchard read a prepared statement, saving some City Staff had spoken behind her back to certain individuals, stating how she was going to vote and her standing on certain issues, and that she was extremely angry that this had been done, and the individuals involved knew who they were and she expected an apology and retraction. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Quick Councilmember Hankner reported she had attended the pipeline safety commission meeting. Councilmember Haake had no report. Mayor Linke reported he will be passing the report on courtroom consolidation on to the Council, once he receives it. Mayor Linke reported he had sent a letter to the New Brighton Bulletin, regarding the placement of articles on the City of Mounds View in that paper, stating he felt Mounds View was not being given it's share of front page space and coverage. He also pointed out that Mounds View is not listed on their letterhead, as other City's are. He reported he had received a lengthy response back from Gene Skiba, the editor, and he would be making copies for the Council. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked the Council to 17 Report of set a meeting of the Canvasing Board for 5 PM on Clerk /Admini- November 5, 1986. strator Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to set a meeting of the Canvasing Board for 5 PM on Wedrosday, November 5, 1986. 5 ayes 15. Report of Attorney 16. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Blanchard 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council October 27, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Nine Aik Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Ramsey County Board will be having a presentation made to them the morning of November 3 by Williams Pipeline Company, and he will provide further details to the Council as he receives them. Mayor Linke adjourned the meet gkat 9:22 PM. fully j •ed, Do•ald Pau Clerk/ dminis or 18. Adjournment