HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1988/11/14CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
NOVEMBER 14, 1988
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call Quick, Blanchard, Hankner, Wuori, Linke
4. Approval of Minutes: October 24, 1988 Regular Mtg.
(Received in November 7, 1988
Packet)
5. Residents Requests and Comments From The Floor
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
6. Public Hearings: 7 :05 p.m. Wetland Alteration
Permit, Wetland I -24
(Miller Property;
SYSCO /Minnesota
Development Proposal)
7 :10 p.m. PUD Concept Plan, SYSCO/
Minnesota Development
Proposal
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
ITEM A. Award Contract to Bacon Electric for Modifica-
tion to the City Hall Electrical System in the
Amount of $1,375 to be Charged to Account
Number 100 4190 -702
ITEM B. Approve Partial Payment #2 to Gephart Electric
in the Amount of $34,390.00 for Site Lighting
of Mounds View Business Park to be Charged to
the Everest Tax Increment Fund
ITEM C. Approve Partial Payment #6 to C. W. Houle,
Inc. in the Amount of $75,854.10 for Mounds
View Business Park Public Improvement to be
Charged to the Everest Tax Increment Fund
ITEM D. Approve Purchase of Howard Price 180 -15 Foot
Mower and Snowblower from MacQueen Equipment,
Inc. in the Amount of $38,333.00 to be Charged
to Account Number 100- 4360 -703
AGENDA
PAGE TWO
NOVEMBER 14, 1988
ITEM H.
1966 Chevrolet Dump Truck
Power Salt /Sand Spreader
2 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
1983 Ford Crown Victoria
1974 Ford Econoline Van
1981 Ford Fairmont
1980 Chevrolet Luv Pick -up
1977 Ford 4 x 4 with Plow
1977 Dodge Pick -up
ITEM E. Approve Purchase of One 3/4 Ton, 4 x 4 Pick -up
in the Amount of 15,498 and One 3/4 Ton,
Two -Wheel Drive Pick -up and Utility Box in the
Amount of $16,652 from Polar Chevrolet to be
Charged to Account Number 100-4270-703 and
700-4121-703 Respectively
ITEM F. Declare the Following Vehicles Surplus Property
and Authorize Clerk- Administrator to Sell in
the Most Profitable Manner Possible
ITEM G. Authorize Purchase of Front Mounted Tractor
Broom from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. in the
Amount of $3,123.00 to be Charged to Account
Number 100 4360 -703
Approve Resolution No. 2404 Reapportioning
Sanitary Sewer Assessments in Mounds View
Business Park
ITEM I. Set Public Hearing for Steve's Appliance, 2841
Highway 10 for Conditional Use Permit at 7:05
p.m. on November 28, 1988
ITEM J. Adopt Resolution No. 2406 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM K. Licenses for Approval
General Expires 6/30/89
Brunn Construction Renewal
Gene Becker and Sons New
Brett Johnson Remodeling New
United Siding Contractors New
Belair Builders, Inc. New
Advanced Home Products New
Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6 /30/89
Advanced Mechanical Contractors New
Vollhaber Heating New
Climate Designers New
Masonry Expires 6/30/89
Corner Stone Masonry New
AGENDA
PAGE THREE
NOVEMBER 14, 1988
18. Adjournment
Roofing Expires 6/30/89
Applied Roofing Systems New
Rayco Construction New
14. Third Quarter 1988 Department Head Reports
Police Chief Ramacher
Finance Director Brager
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Saarion
Public Works Director /City Engineer Minetor
17. Report of Administrator
Signs Expires 6/30/89
Cragg Signs, Inc. New
8. Consideration of Resolution No. 2410 Approving Wetland
Alteration Permit, Wetland I -24, (Miller Property,
SYSCO /Minnesota Development Proposal)
9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2408 Approving PUD
Concept Plan for SYSCO /Minnesota Development Proposal
10. Consideration of Request for Designation of No Parking
Zone on the South Side of Hillview Road Between
Greenwood Road and Long Lake Road
11. Consideration of Proposal to Develop Silver View Park
Pond Management Plan from Environmental Specialists in
the Amount of $4,120.00
12. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding Proposed
Changes to the City's Purchasing Policy
13. Consideration of Staff Memorandum Regarding League of
Minnesota Cities 1989 Proposed Legislative Policies and
Priorities
15. Report of Attorney
16. Report of Councilmembers: Quick, Blanchard, Hankner,
Wuori, Linke
CONSENT AGENDA
NOVEMBER 14, 1988
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. Award Contract to Bacon Electric for Modifica-
tion to the City Hall Electrical System in the
Amount of $1,375 to be Charged to Account
Number 100 4190 -702
ITEM B. Approve Partial Payment #2 to Gephart Electric
in the Amount of $34,390.00 for Site Lighting
of Mounds View Business Park to be Charged to
the Everest Tax Increment Fund
ITEM C. Approve Partial Payment #6 to C. W. Houle,
Inc. in the Amount of $75,854.10 for Mounds
View Business Park Public Improvement to be
Charged to the Everest Tax Increment Fund
ITEM D. Approve Purchase of Howard Price 180 -15 Foot
Mower and Snowblower from MacQueen Equipment,
Inc. in the Amount of $38,333.00 to be Charged
to Account Number 100 4360 -703
ITEM E. Approve Purchase of One 3/4 Ton, 4 x 4 Pick -up
in the Amount of $15,498 and One 3/4 Ton,
Two -Wheel Drive Pick -up and Utility Box in the
Amount of $16,652 from Polar Chevrolet to be
Charged to Account Number 100- 4270 -703 and
700- 4121 -703 Respectively
ITEM F. Declare the Following Vehicles Surplus Property
and Authorize Clerk- Administrator to Sell in
the Most Profitable Manner Possible
1966 Chevrolet Dump Truck
Power Salt /Sand Spreader
2 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
1983 Ford Crown Victoria
1974 Ford Econoline Van
1981 Ford Fairmont
1980 Chevrolet Luv Pick -up
1977 Ford 4 x 4 with Plow
1977 Dodge Pick -up
ITEM G. Authorize Purchase of Front Mounted Tractor
Broom from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. in the
Amount of $3,123.00 to be Charged to Account
Number 100 -4360 -703
CONSENT AGENDA
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NOVEMBER 14, 1988
ITEM H. Approve Resolution No. 2404 Reapportioning
Sanitary Sewer Assessments in Mounds View
Business Park
ITEM I. Set Public Hearing for Steve's Appliance, 2841
Highway 10 for Conditional Use Permit at 7:05
p.m. on November 28, 1988
ITEM J. Adopt' Resolution No. 2406 Approving Just and
Correct Claims Against City Funds
ITEM K. Licenses for Approval
General Expires 6/30/89
Brunn "Construction Renewal
Gene Becker and Sons New
Brett Johnson; Remodeling New
United Siding Contractors New
Belair Builders, Inc. New
Advanced Home Products New
Heating and Air Conditioning Expires 6/30/89
Advanced Mechanical Contractors New
Vollhaber Heating New
Climate Designers New
Masonry Expires 6/30/89
Corner Stone Masonry New
Roofing 'xpires 6/30/89
Applied Roofing Systems New
Rayco Construction New
Signs Expires 6/30/89
Cragg Signs, Inc. New
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Quick, Blanchard,
Hankner, Wuori and Mayor Linke.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Barney, Clerk /Admini-
strator Pauley and City Planner Herman.
Motion /Second: Wuori /Hankner to approve the October
24, 1988 minutes as corrected.
5 ayes 0 nays
There were no residents requests or comments from
the floor.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley read the items on the
proposed consent agenda.
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve the
consent agenda as presented and waive the reading of
the resolutions.
5 ayes 0 nays
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened
the first public hearing at 7:06 PM.
City Planner Herman reported thearitten report from
Barr had been received earlier in the day. She stated
that based on their verbal presentation, the Planning
Approved: 11
Regular Meeting
November 14, 1988
Mounds View City Hall
Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View City Council was called to order by 1. Call to
Mayor Linke at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 14, 1988. Order
2. Pledge of
Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval o
Minutes:
October 24,
Motion Carried
5. Residents Re-
quests and
Comments from
the Floor
6. Approval of
Consent Agenda
Carried
7. Public Hearing:
Wetland Altera-
tion Permit,
Wetland I -24
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Commission would recommend issuance of the wetland
alteration permit. The two issues they addressed for
variances were the 100' setback for the roadway, which
they felt was justified for safety in connecting with
Cou Road J, and the variance for being within the
10 0' buffer zone, due to the location of the Williams
pipeline on the property. That issue, however, no
exists, as the developer is proposing to move
the building closer to the pipeline, which will take
them completely out of the buffer.
Peter Seipp, president of SYSCO /Minnesota, briefly
reviewed their intended use of the building, and he
introduced the other members of the development team
that were present with him.
Scott Kinkaid, of Ryan Construction, reviewed the pro-
posal, showing their location in the City, access to
the property parking, the location of the building
on the lot, and the planned construction materials.
He explained a number of revisions have been made to
the site plans due to wetland concerns, and he reviewed
the changes made. He also explained they have been
able to move the building out of the 100' buffer zone.
Peter Sabee, of Barr Engineering, explained they had
reviewed the proposed development at the request of
the City, and in the course of that evaluation looked
at the development with respect to specific criteria
as specified in the ordinance, the Corps of Engineers
wetland delineation and Mounds View's wetland delinea-
tion.
Mr. Sabee reviewed the conditions which must be met
for a wetlands alteration permit to be granted. Mr.
Sabee reviewed his written report and their findings
on the permit standards in the wetland ordinance,
specifically concerning filling, dredging, discharges,
storm water run -off, building constraints and removal
of vegetation. He stated that in summary, all the
criteria listed is in compliance with respect to the
development application and City Ordinance, and he
recommended the Council consider having the work
areas delineated so there is an understanding of
which areas will be impacted.
Mr. Sabee explained the proposed development does
not fall within the 100 year flood boundary, so
Chapter 49 does not apply, and he reviewed the
requirements of Chapter 49a.
Mr. Sabee stated in summary that a review of the docu-
ments submitted for the proposed development indicate
compliance with all requirements of Chapters 48, 49
and 49A of the Mounds View Municipal Code, with one
exception, that the roadway access to the development
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Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
is located within the wetland buffer zone, which is
a result of the health and safety consideratons and is
located in a manner which has minimized its impact
on the wetland buffer zone.
Mr.Sabee sta a final issue which must be resolved
by the Council when considering the wetland alteration
permit application is whether the proposed alteration
will have a significant or substantial adverse effect
upon the ecological and hydrological characteristics
of the wetland- He reviewed their findings and
explained the net effect on the City zoned wetland
with this proposal is an increased wetland size and
diversity of habitat types. The net effect on the
Corps of Engineers defined wetland is a slight decrease,
approximately 2 percent, in wetland size, with an
increase in habitat diversity.
Mayor Linke explained they are bound as a Council to
look at the development in regard to Mounds View's
delineated wetlands, and while the Corps of Engineers
is slightly larger, they requested Barr to look at
both delineations for comparison.
Sabri Ayaz, 7751 Bona Road, stated he would like to
thank City Staff, the City Council, Corps of Engineers
and developer for their commitment to the preservation
of the wetlands, and to the developer for his sensiti-
vity and efforts to uphold the Ordinance and be a good
neighbor, and he welcomed them as a new neighbor.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:50 PM.
Mayor Linke closed the regular meeting and opened
the second public hearing at 7:50 PM.
City Planner Herman explained that first approval
is necessary to rezone the property to a PUD
designation. She added a design review of the
project will follow, and the Planning Commission
has made a recommendation to approve the concept
plan.
Dick Koppie, of Westwood Professional Services,
reviewed the site plan, explaining the proposed
building is now within 25' of the Williams Pipeline,
and they do not wish to move it any closer.
Mr. Koppie reviewed the proposed layout, landscap-
ing, access, lighting, parking, and sanitary sewer
and water services to the property.
Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened
the regular meeting at 7:58 PM.
November 14, 1988
Page Three
8. Public Hearing:
PUD Concept
Plan, SYSCO/
Minnesota
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
City Planner Herman reviewed proposed Resolution
No. 2410. She went over the five conditions that
had been added to the end of the resolution and
suggested the Council might want to add:a sixth,
that information would have to be submitted and
reevaluated when the northwest corner of the pro-
perty is to be developed. She added the City
Attorney has reviewed the resolution and has no
problems with it.
Councilmember Hankner asked if the residents
feel they have had enough time and been given
enough information concerning the development to
answer their questions and concerns.
Sandy Kroegh, 7827 Bona Road, asked the Council to
look further at setting a policy concerning blatant
violations of the wetland ordinance, something more
than grass clippings.
Motion /Second: Quick /Blanchard to approve Resolution
No. 2410, approving a wetland alteration permit for
SYSCO /Continental Minnesota, also known as the Miller
property, with a further condition that at the time
the northwest area is planned to be developed, it
s submitted for reevaluation of the storm water
impact, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
City Planner Herman reviewed proposed Resolution
No. 2408.
Ron Peterson, of Barton Ashman, reported he has
been in contact with the C .)rps of Engineers and
the Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the
northwest corner of the property, and both have
indicated their approval.
Councilmember Hankner suggested adding to the
proposed resolution that approval would be contin-
gent upon a positive review of the EAW prepared by
the City and to help shape the design.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Wuori to approve Resolution
No. 2408, approving the concept plan for SYSCO/
Continental Minnesota, Planning Case No. 253 -88, and
waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays
November 14, 1988
Page Four
Consideration
of Resolution
No. 2410, Wet-
land Alteration
Permit, Wetland
I -24
Motion Carried
10. Consideration
of Resolution
No. 2408, PUD
Concept Plan
for SYSCO/
Minnesota
Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council November 14,
Regular Meet].ng Page Five
Clerk /Administrator Pauley updated the Council on the
progress of the tax increment financing discussions.
He reviewed the issues that have been agreed to in
principle so far, as well as the two that have not
been agreed to yet. He explained the developer has
requested the tax increment bond issue pay for the
water and sewer availability charges, and they have
also proposed the City not issue the bonds immediately
but rather just prior to occupancy, which would be
in October or November of 1989, with the developer
proposing to front -end the costs of the public
improvements, and then be reimbursed at a later date.
Mr. Kinkaid stated that due to time constraints,
they need to get going before the extremely cold
weather, and it may be necessary to run the grading
operation for extended hours, perhaps 24 hours a day,
for up to a few weeks, and asked if special approval
would be required.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained normal hours of
operation are 7 AM to 8 PM, but due to their loca-
tion, Staff did not feel the noise would present a
problem, and they would recommend the Council grant
permission with the understanding that if complaints
are received from property owners in the area, it
would be reevaluated.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to grant temporary
approval of a waiver to the City's construction
noise requirements, with a provision that should
the City start receiving excessive complaints, the
Council would have to reconsider at that time.
5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
Jim Caserlee, the attorney for the development,
stated this is a very complex project and he felt
Staff had been outstanding, and proceedings had gone
extremely well so far. He added a few items were
still being worked on for the bonds, but he felt
they would be resolved within the next few days.
Councilmember Hankner stated it has been nice to
have a developer come in who is willing to share
the City's concern about the environment.
Public Works Director Minetor joined the meeting
at 8:20 PM.
Public Works Director Minetor reviewed the request
410,0'
a€ for the placement of no parking signs on Hillview
Road. He recommended approval be given, with the
understanding that future conditions may require a
review of the decision.
11. Consideration of
Request for
Designation of
No Parking Zone
on Hillview Road
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to approve the
no parking zone on the south side of Hillview Road
between Greenwood Road and Long Lake Road, with the
understanding that if there is a problem, it will
be rescinded.
5 ayes 0 nays
Park and Rec Director Saarion explained 101 letters
were sent out, asking for input on this proposal,
and four phone calls were received back, with
positive feedback.
Motion /Second: Quick /Wuori to approve the contract
by Environmental Specialists for provision of a
proposal for the management of Silver View Park
pond at a cost of $4,120, to be funded from the
contingency fund.
5 ayes 0 nays
Councilmember Hankner asked that this be forwarded
to the Environmental Quality Task Force. Park
Director Saarion explained a copy of the proposal
had gone to them, and they were asked for their
comments. She stated she would send it again.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated Public Works
Director Minetor could keep in touch with them and
report back.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley recommended this item
be tabled to the November 21 agenda session, since
Finance Director Brager was not present.
It was agreed to discuss it on November 21, and
the Council requested copies of the current policy
also.
Clerk Administrator Pauley reported he would be
attending the League of Minnesota Cities conference
this Wednesday and would like to take a position
against exempting cities from the one -call system.
It was the concensus of the Council that that was
alright.
Motion Carried
November 14, 1988
Page Six
12. Consideration
Proposal to
Develop Silver
View Park Pond
Management Plan
Motion Carried
13. Consideration of
Proposed Changes
the City's
Purchasing Policy
Consideration
of Memo Regarding
League of
Minnesota Cities
1989 Proposed
Legislative
Policies and
Priorities
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Police Chief Ramacher reviewed the crime statistics
for the third quarter of 1988, reporting a 4; percent
drop in major crimes year to date 1988 versus 1987,
and a 9% decrease in less serious crimes. He also
reviewed the tentative timetable of the Civil
Service commission for the hiring of a new police
officer.' March 1 is the proposed start date.
Councilmember Hankner asked how monitoring was
going of the corner of Gru;,e1and and Ardan Avenue.
Policy Chit Ramacher explained they have spent
quite a bit of time there, and in monitoring over
500 cars, have issued only one ticket.
Park Director Saarion reviewed the third quarter
activities of the Park, Recreation and Forestry
departments.
Councilmember Hankner asked that the Forester
check behind '5601 and 5607 St. Michael, for oak
wilt.
Councilmember Blanchard asked if many trees were
impacted from the drought this past summer. Park
Director Saarion explained it is too early to
tell, and Rick would know more next year.
Public Works Director Minetor reviewed activities
of the Public Works and Building Inspections
departments for the third quarter. He reviewed
water consumption statistics and compared them to
the past two years. While revenue was up considera-
bly, the costs also went up with the increased
consumption. He also reviewed fourth quarter
projects which are underway.
Councilmember Wuori reported reaction has been
good so far to the snow plowing, but she noted a
problem area in the sidewalk on Quincy, where
removal was spotty.
Mayor Linke stated he would like to thank the
Department Heads and CityStaff for the work they
have done while he has been the City's Mayor.
Public Works Director Minetor handed out copies
of the proposed snow plowing policy.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained it was a
Council decision to adopt the policy by resolution
at this time, and by ordinance later. He explained
the policy would not have the force of law until it
is adopted by ordinance.
November 14, 1988
Page Seven
15. Third Quarter
1988 Department
Head Reports
Mounds View City Council
Regular Meeting
Motion /Second: Hankner /Blanchard to adopt Resolution
No. 2411, setting the snow plowing and ice control
policy, and waive the reading.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion /Second: Blanchard /Hankner to set a public
hearing for 7:10 PM on November 28 on the snow
plowing; policy.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
article will be placed in the next newsletter
concerning the policy.
Attorney Karney reported that while DWI arrests and 16. Report of
convictions are down, there is a sizeable increase Attorney
in domestic assaults, in which the Police are being
called. A problem occurs, however, when the case gets
to court and the victim decides not to press charges.
He explained it is costly for the City, for the amount
of time that is put into it in preparing the case, and
the courts are getting frustrated also. He added the
City is starting to subpoena the victims and is asking
for court costs. The $150 to $200 cost does not quite
cover the City's expenses, but hopefully will make
people realize this is a serious matter.
Police Chief Ramacher explained that by law, the
victims are provided with a card with phone numbers
of services that are available to them. It was agreed
to discuss this issue further at an agenda session.
Councilmember Quick had no report.
Councilmember Blanchard had no report.
Councilmember Hankner read proposed Resolution No.
2412, whicr had been discussed at the last agenda
session.
Motion /Second: Hankner /Quick to approve Resolution
No. 2412, requesting MnDOT District 9 Feasibility
Study of pedestrian crossing bridge over Trunk
Highway 10 at Long Lake Road.
5 ayes 0 nays
November 14, 1988
Page Eight
17. Reports of
Councilmembers:
Councilmember
Quick
Councilmember
Blalnchard
Councilemmber
Hankner
Motion Carried
Mounds View City Council
November 14, 1988
Regular Meeting Page Nine
Councilmember-_Wuori reminded everyone that tomorrow
is recycling day.
Mayor Linke reported the Ramsey County League of
Local Governments would be meeting at Mounds View
City Hall on November 16.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reviewed the feedback 18. Report of
from the library board regarding selection of a Clerk/
site. He stated the item would be on the November Administrator
21 agenda, and City Planner Herman will provide a
report and evaluation of all available property on
Highway 10 that meets the criteria of the Library
Board.
Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve Resolu-
tion No. 2413, approving the appointment of Ric
Minetor as a permanent full -time employee, and
waive the reading.
5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported he had researched
the laws concerning the special election to fill the
seat that will be vacated when Councilmember Hankner
assumes the position of Mayor in January, and April 11
is the soonest the election can be held, with the
person who is elected to assume that office on April
24.
Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported that, assuming
SYSCO /Minnesota is completed in 1989, there would be
over $40 million in commercial development between
1986 and 1989 in the City, compared to less than $1
million for the four years prior to that.
Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9:23 PM.
R =spec. fully subm
Donald Pau
Clerk /Adminis
Councilmember
Wuori
Linke
19. Adjournment