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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987/10/269. Approval of Consent Agenda CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Police Chief OCTOBER 26, 1987 7:00 P.M. A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Quick, Hankner, Blanchard, Wuori, Linke 4. Approval of Minutes: October 12, 1987 Regular Meeting (Received in 10 -19 -87 Packet) 5. Public Hearings 7:05 P.M.- Conditional Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Building, Ambrose DeGross, 8120 Edgewood Drive 7:10 P.M.- Conditional Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Building, Robert W. Raes, 7715 Eastwood Road 6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring the Month of November as Epilepsy Month in the City of Mounds View 7. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 8. Presentation by Mary Bradley Representing Pinewood PTA of Proposal to Construct New Playground Facilities at Pinewood School ITEM A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m. on November 9, 1987 for Vacation of Skiba Avenue, Liberty Street and Utility Easements within Vacated Right -Of -Way of Raymond Avenue ITEM B. Approve Position Accountability Write -Ups dated October, 1987 AGENDA PAGE TWO OCTOBER 26, 1987 Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Police Secretary Police Clerk- Typist Community Service Officer ITEM C. Adopt Resolution No. 2256 Reapportioning Assessments for Auditor's No. 0431, Silver Lake Woods ITEM D. Adopt Resolution No. 2259 Reapportioning Assessments for Auditor's No. 5336, Silver Lake Woods ITEM E. Authorize Bid Letting for Mounds View Business Park Public Improvements Contingent Upon Approval of Plans and Specifications by City Engineer ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2258 Approving Just and Correct Claims to City Funds ITEM G. Licenses for Approval General Expires 6/30/88 Cottonwood Construction New President Homes New Quality Craft Construction New Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/88 Domestic Mechanical New Frontier Heating and Air Conditioning New Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/88 h';.dwestern Mechanical Renewal Boxing Expires 10/27/87 Kobra Enterprises New Amusement Devices Expires 12/31/87 American Amusement Arcades New (POV's) 10. Remove from Table and Consideration of September 28, 1987 Regular Meeting Minutes 11. Consideration of Development Proposal, Resolution No. 2255 and Development Agreement No. 87 -83, TJB Builders 12. Consideration of Resolution No. 2260 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Building, Ambrose DeGioss, 8120 Edgewood Drive AGENDA PAGE THREE OCTOBER 26 1987 13. Consideration of Resolution No. 2261 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Building, Robert W. Raes, 7715 Eastwood Road 14. Consideration of Resolution No. 2248 Establishing Policy on Access to Public Documents 15. Accept Low Bids of Lakeland Ford, $36,570.34 and Midland Equipment Company, $17,655.00 for Dump Truck and Equipment and Award Contract with CDst to be Divided Equally Between General, Water and Sewer Funds 16. Accept Low Bid of Advance Printing at a Cost of $44.00 per Page for City Newsletter Printing and Award Contract 17. Consideration of Staff Recommendation for Hiring of Public Works Foreman 18. Third Quarter Department Head Reports Finance Director Brager Police Chief Ramacher Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Saarion 19. Report of Attorney 20. Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Hankner, Blanchard, Wuori, Linke 21. Report of Administrator 22. Adjournment ITEM ITEM ITEM CONSENT AGENDA OCTOBER 26, 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. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m. on November 9, 1987 for Vacation of Skiba Avenue, Liberty Street and Utility Easements within Vacated Right -Of -Way of Raymond Avenue ITEM B. Approve Position Accountability Write -Ups dated October, 1987 Police Chief Police Lieutenant Police Sergeant Police Secretary Police Clerk- Typist Community Service Officer C. Adopt Resolution No. 2256 Assessments for Auditor's Lake Woods D. Adopt Resolution No. 2259 Assessments for Auditor's Lake Woods Reapportioning No. 0431, Silver Reapportioning No. 5336, Silver E. Authorize Bid Letting for Mounds View Business Park Public Improvements Contingent Upon Approval of Plans and Specifications by City Engineer ITEM F. Adopt Resolution No. 2258 Approving Just and Correct Claims to City Funds CONSENT AGENDA PAGE TWO OCTOBER 26, 1987 ITEM G. Licenses for Approval General Expires 6/30/88 Cottonwood Construction'' -'New President Homes New Quality Craft Construction New Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/88 Domestic Mechanical New Frontier Heating and Air Conditioning New Sewer and Water Expires 6/30/83 Midwestern Mechanical Renewal Boxing Expires 10/27/87 Kobra Enterprises New Amusement Devices Expires 12 /31/87 American Amusement Arcades New (POV's) The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to Mayor Linke at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 26, 1987. Order MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Hankner, 3. Roll Call Wuori and Mayor Linke. Councilmember Blanchard was noted as absent. ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Karney and Police Chief Ramacher. Motion /Second: Hankner /Wuori to approve the October 12, 1987 minutes as presented. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to remove this item from the table. 4 ayes 0 nays 4 ayes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Motion /Second: Hankner /Wuori to approve the September 28, 1987 minutes as presented. DATE APPROVED: 11/09/87 Regular. Meeting October 26, 1987 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 The Pledge of Allegiance was said. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes: October 12, 1987 Motion Carried 5. Remove from Table and Consideration of September 28, 1987 Minutes Motion Carried nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke read the proclamation declaring the month 6. Presentation of November as Epilepsy Month in the City of Mounds of Proclamation View. Declaring Epilepsy Month L Hill, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, read a statement and thanked the City for declaring November Epilepsy month. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened the first public hearing at 7:05 PM. City Planner Herman presented overhead projections, showing the location of the property in the City, as well as the location of the proposed accessory, building on the lot. She stated a letter had been received from a neighbor who could not attend the public hearing. She also stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends approval. Linda Debruin, 8130 Edgewood, states she is a neighbor of Mr. DeGross, and would like more information. City Planner Herman explained Mr. DeGross has requested a conditional use permit for a 20' x 20' accessory building, which would be used to store boats, a lawn mower and various Lion's Club equipment. She added that a materials. list is not required to be submitted until the time of application for the building permit, but City Code calls for it to be similar to the main structure. She added the neighbor who had submitted comments in writing had been opposed to the building because of it's size. Mayor Linke noted that Mr. DeGross was not present. He reviewed the terms set forth in the proposed resolution granting a conditional use permit, and he also noted that the appearance of the building would be required to be in conformance with the main structure. Mrs. Debruin stated she was opposed to the garage, as she is unhappy with the appearance of Mr. DeGross's lot now, as it is very messy and she was afraid that with another garage, he would continue to pile things against the four walls, as he does with his existing garage. Betty Wilson, 8140 Edgewood Drive, asked for a clarification of the location on the lot for the proposed garage. City Planner Herman reviewed again where the building would be placed. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:14 PM. Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened `the second public hearing at 7:14 PM. October 26, "1987 Page Two 7. Public Hearin Con Use Per for Amb DeG 8120 Edgewo T 8. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Oversized Accessory Bldg, Robert W. Raes, 7715 Eastwood Rd Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting City Planner Herman reviewed overhead sketches of the location of the property within the City, as well as the proposed site plan. She stated the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends approval. It was noted Mr. Raes was not present, and there were no comments or questions from anyone present. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:18 PM. There were no residents requests or comments from the floor. Mary Bradley, representing the PTA of Pinewood Elementary School made a presentation to the Council of their proposal to construct a new, playground at Pinewood. She reviewed the process that would be followed from start to finish, and stated the architect would be in town on November 18 to have the meeting to gather input, and would be presenting them with the first schematic drawings of the proposed playground, and at that point they would know how much money would need to be raised. Ms. Bradley invited the Council to attend the evening meeting on November 18 and asked them to become as involved as possible. She stated they would like to see a strong effort on both the part of those involved with the Pinewood School, and the City of Mounds View. She added they would appreciate any help the Council could give with the funding, and they hope to actually build the playground over a four day period next spring. The Council stated they were interested in the project and as many as possible woui.1 attend the November 18 meeting. Councilmember Wuori stated the school district did a survey last year, which the PTA might want to look at, regarding the perceived needs of the community. Ms. Bradley stated they would like to know if there is a need for handicapped facilities at the playground, as it is more expensive to allow for that, but they would be willing to provide it if the need is there. Councilmember Hankner suggested Ms. Bradley check with both the school district and the Development Achievement Center, as they would know what those needs are. October 26, 1987 Page Three 9. Residents Requests and Comments from the Floor 10. Presentation of Proposal by Pinewood PTA to Construct New Playgroun Facilities at Pinewood School Mourids View City Council Regular Meeting Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the items listed on the proposed consent agenda. Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve the consent agenda, as presented, and waive the reading of the resolutions. 4 ayes 0 nays City Planner Herman stated the Planning Commission 12. Consideration has reviewed the proposed development and recommends of Development approval of the request. She noted that while the Proposal, proposal falls within the 100' buffer zone for the Resolution No.' wetland, the proposal itself is not in the wetland. 2255 and She also noted the wetland map had been amended by Development the Council in August, for this property. Agreement Na. 87 -83, TJB Mr. Budzinski reviewed his proposal for an office Companies, Inc. building to be constructed at 2704 Highway 10 and presented sketches of the proposed structure. He noted that it is an office building with the appearance of a home, and he feels it will be a very attractive building and could be a landmark for the City. He noted the garage in back will be used for storing the company vehicles and equipment, with the largest piece of equipment being their bobcat. Sabri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, questioned if the property was within the wetland. City Planner Herman clarified that it is not, but a portion is within the 100' buffer for the wetland. Councilmember Hankner clarified that Mr. Budzinski has not requested a variance for the wetland, and the boundaries are not in question tonight, and they were resolved some time ago. Mayor Linke pointed out that only a portion of the building would be within the wetland buffer area. Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to approve Resolution No. 2255, approving and authorizing execution of Development Agreement No. 87 -83, with TJB Companies, Inc., and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays October 26, 1987 Page Four 11. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Carried Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Councilmember Hankner stated she has some reservations about approving this conditional use permit without Mr. DeGross coming in and talking to the Council. She pointed out questions had been raised earlier in the evening during the public' hearing by neighbors and the Council which need to be answered. Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to table action on this item until the next regular meeting on November 9, 1987. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion /Second: Quick /Wuori to approve Resolution No. 2261, approving a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory building for Robert W. Raes, at 7715 Eastwood Road, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 0 nays Police Chief Ramacher read proposed Resolution No. 2248. ;;Motion /Second: Hankner /Wuori to approve Resolution No. 2248, establishing policy on access to public documents. 4 ayes 0 nays Councilmember Hankner clarified that this resolution formalizes the policy the City has been observing, so that people are aware of it. Motion /Second: Quick /Hankner to accept the low bid of Lakeland Ford, for $36,570.34 and the low bid of Midland Equipment Company, for $17,655.00 for the dump truck and equipment and award the contract, with the cost to be divided equally between general, water and sewer funds. 4 ayes 0 nays 4 ayes 0 nays October 26, Five 13. Consideration of Resolution No. 2260 Motion Carrie 14. Consideration of Resolution No. 2261 Motion Carried 15. Consideration of Resolution No. 2248 Motion Carried 16. Award of Bid for Dump Truck and Equipment Motion Carried Motion /Second: Quick /Wuori to accept the low bid of 17. Award of Bid Advance Printing at a cost of $44.00 per page for for City the City newsletter printing and award the contract. Newsletter Printing Motion Carried 'Mounds View City Council October 26, Regular Meeting Page Six Police Chief Ramacher stated there was no recommenda- tion by Staff at this time. Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the statistics of calls for service over the past three years, as well as the time of day the calls are made, and the day of the week. Park Director Saarion reviewed the activities of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry department for July, August and September. She stated the Forester is planning on meeting with the home owners that border Silver View Lake on November 17, and will give them recommendations on what the City would like to see for landscaping. She also reported the Forester is working on the problem of the trees on Pinewood Circle which appear to have oak: wilt. The first test that was done was negative, but the Forester will be keeping a ;close eye on the trees. Attorney Karney had no report. Councilmember Quick had no report. Councilmember Hankner reported she had attended the October 21 meeting of the Ramsey County League of Local Governments, which addressed the library proposal and controversy. jhe stated discussion would continue on October 29. Councilmember Wuori had no report. Mayor Linke stated the Council had passed a resolution two weeks ago honoring the Minnesota Twins for winning the American League championship, and he stated he would now like to honor them for winning the World Series. 18. Consideration of Staff Reconunendatj for Hiring ,o Public Wor Foreman 19. 3rd Quarter Department He Re Police Chief Ramacher Park Director 20. Report of Attorney 21. Reports of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick Councilmember Hankner Councilmember Wuori Mayor Linke nays Mourtds View City Counci Regular Meeting Motion/Second: Linke/Hankner to adopt a resolution of commendation for the Minnesota Twins for winning the 1987 World Series. ayes Councilmember Hankner reported she had stopped in at POV's last week and thought it looked good, and it was quiet on the evening she was there. Police Chief Ramacher stated they have had no problems with it since it began operation. Police Chief Ramacher had no report for the Clerk /Administrator. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM. Res Dona Clerk tfully Paul dminist e October 26., Page Seven 22. Report of Clerk/ Administrator 23. Adjournment