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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987/04/27CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW APRIL 27, 1987 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Wuori, Hankner, Quick, Blanchard, Linke 4. Approval of Minutes: April 13, 1987 Regular Meeting (Received in 4 -13 -87 Packet) 5. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 6. Approval of Consent Agenda ITEM A. Approve Hiring of Michael Kampa as Police Officer Commencing May 1, 1987 at the Wage Established by Master Labor Agreement ITEM B. Authorize Advertising for the Following Positions: Public Works Director /City Engineer City Planner Public Works Maintenance II Worker ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 2189 Authorizing Release of Performance Bond for Development Agreement No. 84 -69, Robert Kallstrom, 2716/20 County Road J ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 2190 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM E. License for Approval General Expires 6/30/87 Belair Builders, Inc. New Biddle Remodeling New /aka .AGENDA APRIL 27, 1987 PAGE TWO 11. Report of Attorney 14. Adjournment C M Hagen Construction Co. New Flemino's Home Repair New Glisan Realty Construction New Al Lambert Construction new Sawhorse, Inc. New Viking Nursery, Inc. New Fence Expires 6/30/87 Town and Country Fence, Inc. New Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/87 Market Mechanical New 7. Confirm Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 418 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 41 Entitled, "Specific Rezonings" 8. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding the Recommendation to Hire James T. Tobias as Building Official 9. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Proposals for Architectural /Engineering Services for Maintenance Garage Addition (Info to be provided Monday evening) 10. Discussion of Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Place Donated Portable Classroom Building in Random Park 12. Report of Councilmembers: Wuori, Hankner, Quick, Blanchard, Linke 13. Report of Administrator CONSENT AGENDA 0 APRIL 27, 1987 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. Approve Hiring of Michael Kampa as Police Officer Commencing May 1, 1987 at the Wage Established by Master Labor Agreement ITEM B. Authorize Advertising for the Following Positions: Public Works Director /City Engineer City Planner Public Works Maintenance II Worker ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 2189 Authorizing Release of Performance Bond for Development Agreement No. 84 -69, Robert Kallstrom, 2716/20 County Road J ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 2190 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds ITEM E. License for Approval General Expires 6/30/87 Belair Builders, Inc. New Biddle Remodeling New C M Hagen Construction Co. New Flemino's Home Repair New Glisan Realty Construction New Al Lambert Construction new Sawhorse, Inc. New Viking Nursery, Inc. New Fence Expires 6/30/87 Town and Country Fence, Inc. New Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/87 Market Mechanical 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 Mayor Linke at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 1987. Order The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Wuori, Hankner, Quick, 3. Roll Call Blanchard and Mayor Linke. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Meyers, Clerk /Admini- strator Pauley. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Quick to approve the April 13, 1987 minutes as presented. 5 ayes 0 nays There were no residents requests or comments from the floor. Finance Director Brager made a presentation of the proposed insurance coverage for the City, and he reviewed what the City is presently carrying. Charles Clydsdale, an insurance agent, presented the Council with copies of the proposal for coverage and reviewed it with them. Finance Director Brager explained the proposed premium is approximately $10,000 under khudget, and he recommended the Council award the insurance coverage to the McGuire Agency, pursuant to the proposal submitted, in the amount of $123,339. Councilmember Hankner stated she was concerned that the $10,000 which was saved at this point would be eaten up with comparable worth and workers comp, in additional premiums. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that while the premiums may go up, due to salary changes and so forth, he felt very strongly that they would not increase over bare APPeou -0; 1KI/8q Regular Meeting April 27, 1987 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 4. Approval of Minutes: April 13, 1987 Motion Carried 5. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Two the $10,000 that was being saved at this Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to award of insurance coverages to McGuire Agency to the proposal for coverages submitted, total premium of $123,339. 5 ayes 0 nays time. placement pursuant for a Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the items on the consent agenda. Motion /Second: Hankner /Wuori to approve the consent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke explained that when the second reading had been held on this ordinance on April 13, there had been only three Councilmembers present, so they were going to confirm the motion at this time, to ensure a 4/5 vote. Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor Linke Wuori aye Hankner aye Quick aye Blanchard aye aye Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated Staff would recommend hiring James T. Tobias as building official for the City, and he reviewed his memo of April 23, 1987 to the Council. Councilmember Quick asked just what a building official does. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained that under State statute, he is charged with the enforcement of all building codes, and will make rulings with respect to compliance and will make code interpre- tations. He will be the building inspector, fire inspector, and supervise the housing inspector, and work with Staff on zoning issues. Councilmember Hankner asked if Mr. Tobias had had an opportunity to meet with other staff. Motion Carried 6. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried 7. Confirm Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 418 Motion Carried 8. Consideration of Staff Memo Regarding Hiring, of Building Official Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Three Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied he had been given the opportunity but had turned it down, as he was too busy with his present job to spend any more time at Mounds View City Hall. Councilmember Quick asked if this would have any affect on the comparable worth study. Clerk /Administra- tor Pauley replied this is a benchmark position, and he feels it is very close. Councilmember Blanchard asked if there would be a job description ready before he is to start on May 11. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied he will try his best to do it, but he is very busy working on the County Road I project and meeting with the residents involved in that. He added he did give Mr. Tobias complete information on what to expect with this job. Councilmember Hankner stated the Council has riven Mr. Pauley an indication of what the Council expects, and she would like to see the job criteria and how it is met, before any increases in salary are given. Motion /Second: Quick /Wuori to approve the hiring of James T. Tobias as building official commencing on May 11, 1987 at a salary of $27,000 per year to be increased by $1,000 after the third month of the probationary period and $2,000 after the sixth month of the probationary period, with the increases to be contingent upon job performance criteria and an evaluation against that criteria. 5 ayes 0 nays Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the memo of April 27, 1987 from Public Works Foreman Rose regarding architectural /engineering service for public works addition project No. 87 -3. He stated the City is not required under law to award professional services contracts to the low bidder, and he stated he feels the City would be best served in awarding the project to the second lowest bidder, Short Elliott- Hendrickson. He explained their bid was $1,900 higher than the lowest bid, but due to having used them before, and their familiarity with the City, and considering Staff shortages and so forth, they feel SEH can accomplish the job with little Staff guidance, and they feel SEH would be capable of saving the City at least the $1,900. Motion Carried 9. Consideration of Staff Memo Regarding Maintenance Garage Addition Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Four Mayor Linke asked specifically what work would be done by whichever firm was awarded the project. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated the primary work would be in preparing blueprints, plans and specs and bid documents. Mayor Linke stated Staff has laid out what they are looking for, and he feels Staff will be involved, no matter who is chosen. He acknowledged SEH has done work for the City in the past, but this is a different type of work. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated he would hope that whatever firm the City goes with would familiarize themselves with the City's system. He explained a new firm would need to spend more time doing that, and SEH has worked on it and is familiar with the City's system. He added they are currently using old style equipment in the water department, and will some day be installing new computerized equipment, and when that is done, many things will have to be relocated, and SEH would be able to take that into consideration in their work for the City. Mayor Linke asked what they would have to do with architectual services. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied the City is not experts in that field, and they have made drawings based on minimal skill levels, and they need a professional to come through and finish it up, and one who must be able to look at it critically and evaluate it and make recommendations. Councilmember Hankner stated that based on past experience, using a new firm has often cost more in the long run. She stated she would be very comfortable going with SEH, as they are very familiar with the operation and Staff, and there is a good sense of trust with SEH. She added she does not feel the City can afford to gamble on using someone new, when the cost difference is $1,900, and a good chance that SEH can save them that amount in the long run. Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to approve the award for the architectual /engineering services for the public works garage to SEH in the amount not to exceed $13,800. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Five Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained a recommendation 10. was received from the Park and Rec Commission to place the donated portable classroom building at Random Park, as well as schedule a public hearing on it, and the Council at the last agenda session had requested the item be placed on the agenda for this evening for discussion. He added they anticipate the building will have to be moved on May 15. Mayor Linke stated he has been adament against putting it at Random Park due to the use of the facility, as he feels it is more of a community use, whereas Random Park is a local, immediate neighborhood park, and he does not feel this type of facility is warranted for that location, and he would prefer to see it at Greenfield Park. Councilmember Hankner stated she feels Random Park is a community park, and it is located in the southern portion of the City, where park development has not occurred as much as it has in other parts of the City. She stated she would prefer going with a public hearing or just agreeing to place it at Random Park, rather than the Council selecting another site. Mayor Linke stated he does not feel Random Park is large enough to handle the building and its use, and they would have to install a parking area, which would have to be located in the ponding area. Councilmember Hankner stated she would like to get more input on the matter and what the residents would like, as she does not feel the Council alone should make the decision. Councilmember Blanchard stated she does not feel Random Park is the place for this building, as it will have a good deal of evening use. She added she feels strongly that they should have a public hearing on the matter. Counc Quick stated that in considering the cost of utilities and the problem of vandalism, while he had originally thought Silver View Park would be a good location, he now feels it would be best used at Random Park. He stated the parking could be facilitated with the use of timbers and Class 5, and the use of the building could be contained to the inside, and the utilities would cost less there. He added that while vandalism is a growing problem throughout the City, Random Park has a very low vandalism rate. He also pointed out that neighborhood is changing considerably, with many of the older residents moving on to retirement areas and younger families with small children moving in. He also pointed out that park needs another shelter for the Tiny Tots program. Discussion on Placement of Donated Portable Building in Random Park Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Six r Councilmember Wuori stated she feels this isn't a natural site, but it is a logical site, and she doesn't feel the building usage would be that high, and she believes Random Park would be a good location for the portable classroom to be moved to. Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to set a public hearing for May 11, 1987 at 7:05 PM, on the site location of the portable classroom. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Clerk /Administrator Pauley clarified that the notice would be worded that the hearing would be a general discussion on the location of the portable classroom building in a City park. Attorney Meyers reported he had attended an NTSB evidentiary hearing with Clerk /Administrator Pauley on April 23, on the draft of the proposed finding of fact, and all parties were there. He added the City introduced records showing there was a problem with corrosion protection going back to 1973. Councilmember Wuori had no report. Councilmember Hankner discussed her frustrations with what is occurring in the Legislature at this time concerning budgets and the fact that no one wants their taxes to increase, but at the same time they are not willing to see a cut in services. She added that she hopes to see a good resident participation when the Council works oi. the budget for next year. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Quick Councilmember Blanchard reported she had received phone calls from residents regarding a helicopter that was charging people for rides, operating from the parking lot at Loose Ends, a few weekends ago, and she stated that while there is not a City ordinance against it, she was concerned if the City would have any liability in the case of an accident. Attorney Meyers explained the City would be in more danger of liability if they authorized it, which they do not. 11. Report of Attorney 12. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Wuori Councilmember Hankner Mounds View City Council April 27, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Seven Councilmember Blanchard stated she understands the helicopter will be back this weekend, once again giving rides. Attorney Meyers stated there may be liability on the property owners part, and they should make sure they have adequate liability insurance. Mayor Linke directed Clerk /Administrator Pauley to contact the FAA, as well as the owners of Loose Ends. Mayor Linke reminded everyone that Clean -Up Day is scheduled for May 2, and identification will be required to leave anything. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported Public Works has been televising sanitary and storm sewers in the City and found the line on Fairchild between Ardan Avenue and County Road J to be 2/3 full of sand and other material, and it was necessary to spend $1,600 for special equipment for the jet router, and the grouting and repair work on that section of line will amount to $2,500. He added they will be working on it this week. Clerk /Administrator Pauley asked authorization to hire a temporary worker for the task of performing softball field maintenance, and other requested work. Motion /Second: Blanchard /Wuori to hire Andrew Gray as a park maintenance worker, effective May 4, 1987 until August 5, 1987, at the rate of $5.50 per hour, with the funds to come from account 100- 360 -4020. 5 ayes 0 nays Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8 :22 PM. Respectfully submitted, may. Dons F. Pau ey Clerk /AdministrKto�r Mayor Linke 13. Report of Clerk/ Administrator Motion Carried 14. Adjcurnment