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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987/02/23PROCEEDINGS 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 7:03 PM on Monday, February 23, 1987. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Blanchard, Wuori and Mayor Linke. It was noted Councilmembers Quick and Hankner were absent. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Mark Karney and Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Wuori to approve the February 9, 1987 minutes as amended. 3 ayes 0 nays Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield Avenue, stated he was concerned with keeping the voice of the government from the people. He stated the Council had passed an ordi- nance in January, changing Section 81.03 of the City code regarding parking of vehicles for sale, and he did not feel there was enough time for people to respond between the first reading, which was held on January 12, until the second reading and adoption on January 26. He stated he felt the only way people were aware of what is going on is to read it in the New Brighton Bulletin, and the information is published one week after the meeting, which does not allow much time for them to respond. He added he had called several people regarding this particular ordinance but it was too late to do anything. He also stated he had only found out about Tim Smith leaving the police force when he noticed his name was not listed in the ,'newsletter. bon- p%PP eooz b i 3j/O4/a Regular Meeting February 23, 1987 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes: February 9, 1987 Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council February 23, 1987 Page Two Regular Meeting Mayor Linke replied that Mr. Smith's resignation was noted in the Council minutes when it was received, and they do not notify the residents when an employee resigns their position with the City. Mr. Pahl noted the Councilmember's phone numbers are not listed in the newsletter and he had had trouble getting Councilmember Wuori's number as he was not sure of her last name. Mayor Linke presented Mr. Pahl with a brochure which is given to new residents, and is available to the public on the rack in the foyer of City Hall, listing the officials names and phone numbers. Mr. Pahl stated he felt a violation had occurred in allowing two driveway violations to stand, both in the Mayor's neighborhood, and he felt they should be treated as any other violation had in the past. Mayor Linke explained the two parties have paid their fines and the fee for a variance, but the issue has been tabled for the time being as the City will be going through a Comp Plan update and the issue will be addressed at that time. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained no enforcement proceedings are being taken, at the direction of the Council, as these driveways are not in compliance with the code, but the Comprehensive Plan update will address the issue. Mayor Linke explained the setback requirements of City code, and he stated the two parties in question had improved the existing parking area, which was not in compliance with the code, and not added any additional parking. Commissioner Duane McCarty reported the County Board will be approving the engineering for County Road I in the near future, and work should begin in the fall. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the items on the 6. Approval of consent agenda. Consent Agenda Motion /Second: Wuori /Blanchard to approve the consent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council February 23, 1987 Page Three Regular Meeting Clerk /Administrator Pauley requested Council approval of a new permit fee schedule for building work being done in the City. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Wuori to approve Resolution No. 2166, revising the permit fees established by Resolution No. 1449, and waive the reading. 3 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Blanchard /Wuori to approve Resolution No. 2167, opposing the plan for consolidation of the Ramsey County Court System and supporting the City of New Brighton in its efforts to contest said consoli- dation, and waive the reading. 3 ayes 0 nays Attorney Karney had no report. Councilmember Blanchard had no report. Councilmember Wuori reported the Planning Commission would like to meet with the City Council to discuss future plans and common goals, at the Council's convenience. Mayor Linke stated he would not be available to attend the Planning Commission's March meeting, as he had a class that night, and he asked that they meet before the Council agenda session on March 2. Motion /Second: Linke /Wuori to change the meeting time to 6 PM on Monday, March 2, for a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. 3 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke read the letter of resignation received from Steve Thatcher, and asked for acceptance of the resignation. Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to accept the resignation of Steve Thatcher as Public Works/ Community Development Director for the City of Mounds View. 3 ayes 0 nays 7. Consideration of Resolution No. 2166 Motion Carried 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 2167 Motion Carried 9. Report of Attorney 10. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Blanchard Councilmember Wuori Motion Carried Mayor Linke Motion Carried Mounds View City Council February 23, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Four Motion /Second: Linke /Wuori to authorize four weeks severance pay with benefits, for Steve Thatcher, and authorize the Clerk /Administrator to enter into a contract with PDI for $5,200 for outplacement services and authorize the Clerk /Administrator to sign on behalf of the City. 3 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke asked approval of proposed Resolution No. 2172, regarding employee salaries. Motion /Second: Wuori /Blanchard to approve Resolution No. 2172, establishing salaries and benefits effective January 1, 1987, and waive the reading. 3 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke reminded everyone that the City Appreciation Dinner will be held on April 11, 1987 at the Bel Rae Ballroom, and tickets will go on sale in March. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked approval of the Council to enter into an agreement for engineering services between the City of Mounds View and Short, Elliott and Hendrickson, for SEH to represent the City in the interim until Steve Thatcher is replaced. There is a 10 day cancellation clause in the agreement, Motion /Second: Blanchard Wuori to enter into an agreement for engineering services between the City of Mounds View and Short, Elliott and Hendrickson. 3 ayes Clerk /Administrator Paulev noted, that per Council direction, Staff will be distributing information regarding the notice in the Federal Register on February 11, from the Office of Pipeline Safety, to the neighborhood group which was involved in the pipeline explosion, as well as respond to the OPS. He also asked for the Council to get back to him by February 26 if they had any changes to the press release for the weekend. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had received a call from Attorney Meyers, who is out of town but keeping up on the pipeline situation, advising him that Judge Murphy has granted a stay in the trial until May 8. He also reported the OPS has requested -the sections of pipeline dug up in Mounds View be released to them for examination, but the City is Motion Carried Motion Carried 11. Report of Clerk/ Administrator 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council February 23, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Five refusing, as it is evidence in a criminal investigation, and they are asking the OPS for a clear letter of intent regarding the sections of pipeline. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:39 PM. 12. Adjournment tfully sub ted, D•nal• F. Pa -y Cl /Adminis•rat!?