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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996/02/12^ Ri.. J~ Page 1 r ~ ~'' February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ********************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m. on January 22, 1996. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Hankner, Blanchard and Quick ALSO PRESENT: Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator Dawn Postudensek, Administrative Intern Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Council member Hankner asked that one item be added to the agenda under Council Business, (J) Appointment to the Police Civil Service Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. January 22, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting. • Ms. Trude noted two corrections to the minutes. She asked that Page 5, Line 36 be changed to include the word "of' and to read as follows:... that many of the occasional users of the area roads ... She also asked Page 2 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council that lines 38 and 39 be changed to read as follows: "She feels that while the toll roads may siphon off commuter cars, many of the semis and RV's will not use the toll roads but will rather use the free roads". MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on January 22, 1996, AS AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays 1 Abstain (Blanchard) Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes: MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to accept the minutes of the Planning Commission for meeting held on December 6, 1995 as presented. VOTE: S ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no Special Order of Business scheduled for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Harrington, Interim City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Set Public Hearing for 7:1 S p.m., Monday, February 26, 1996 to Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, Linder's Greenhouses; Pete Linder, Representative, Mounds View Square. B. Consideration of Declaration of Surplus Equipment, Staff Report No. 96-1 S98C. C. Adopt Resolution No. 4900 Setting A Public Hearing for 7:OS p.m., Monday, March 2S, 1996 to Consider the Bronson Drive Reconstruction and Surface Water Ponding Projects. D. Adopt Resolution No. 4899, Approving a Wage Adjustment for Tammy Saeflce, Recording Secretary. E. Adopting Resolution No. 4898, Approving Grievance Settlement Agreement. F. Adopt Resolution No. 4897, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. • G. Licenses for Approval: Sien -Expires 6/30/96 Page 3 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Top Line Advertising Sign Company -New Attracta Sign -Renewal General - (Commercial) -Expires 6/30/96 Christian Builders -New Sewer/Water -Expires 6/30/96 D. C. General Builders -New Siding -Expires 6/30/96 The Cities Home Improvement -Renewal HVAC -Expires 6/30/96 B & M Heating and Air Conditioning -New Hutton and Rowe, Inc. -New Northland Aire -New Restaurants -Expires 6/30/96 Blimpies - 2563 1/2 West Highway 10 -New Mayor Linke asked if there were any council members who would like any items removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda. Tom Winiecki, 2748 Sherwood Road, in referring to the Be1Rae Ballroom property, asked why the Council would even consider purchasing a 32 year old building for $750,000. He wanted to know what the overall cost would be and if the Council has taken into consideration the monthly operating expenses. Mayor Linke explained that the city has been given the opportunity to purchase the property and the council is looking at the proposal as well as what they may want to consider using the property for (community center/social service center). He noted that in the 1993 Vision in Process, a Community Center was one of the things the residents wanted to see for the area. This would be an ideal location and the property has been maintained. The council at this time is just in the process of researching the proposal and putting together some information. PUBLIC HEARINGS: • To Consider Issuance of Non-Intoxicating Off-Sale License to Twin City Stores, Inc. (Oasis). Page 4 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Harrington explained that Twin Cities Stores, Inc. has applied for a license to sell non-intoxicating liquor at their store located at 2390 Highway 10 (Oasis Market). The Police Department has conducted an investigation of their record in regard to liquor operations and fmds no reason to deny the request. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to authorize the issuance of anon-intoxicating off-sale liquor license to Twin City Stores, Inc. (Oasis). VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing to Consider a Request for Conditional Use Permit, Geri Grosslein, 8455 Red Oak Drive. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. Ms. Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate, explained that Ms. Grosslein had made an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Residential Dog Kennel on her property at 8455 Red Oak Drive. She noted that Ms. Grosslein has satisfied the application requirements outlined in the Municipal Code and has provided the City with signatures of at least 50% of the residents who occupy land within 500 feet of her property. The Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommended approval. Council member Blanchard noted that the map depicting those residents who signed the petition indicates that a few of the property owners near the subject property had failed to sign the petition. She asked if these residents were in objection to the request. Ms. Trude noted that this was discussed at the Planning Commission and one of these property owners had previously registered a complaint about the dogs, however the two properties directly behind the subject property were not available, though several attempts were made to reach them. Laurie Ricci, 8433 Sunnyside Road, asked how much time the dogs will be spending outside. Ms. Grosslein explained that her dogs are only let out for short periods of time, and that they will not be let outside unless they are at home. Gene Sherman, 8442 Red Oak Drive, stated he has lived near Ms. Grosslein for 17 years and has never had a problem with her dogs. The dogs are very well mannered and well taken care of. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4879, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to • Establish a Residential Dog Kennel for Geri Grosslein, 8455 Red Oak Drive. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Page 5 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Resolution No. 4893, Regarding Minnesota Cities Participation Program from MHFA for First Time Home Buyer Mortgages. Mr. Harrington explained that in 1995 the City of Mounds View received approximately $262,000 from MHFA to distribute to qualified potential first time homebuyeres. Of that amount, the city used about $260,000 on three families. He noted that the program has income limitations and requires that the purchase price of a home cannot exceed $95,000. The funds can also be used to buy down interest rates and be used for closing costs. Funds are available through MHFA for 1996 and if the city is interested in participating in the program, they must pass a resolution requesting participation in the program, which is offered to cities on a first-come/first-serve basis. Ms. Trude noted that in the past, the program also allowed a person to purchase a two bedroom home and set aside funds to make it into a three bedroom home under one mortgage. She feels this is an excellent way to provide upgraded housing. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Resolution No. 4893, Authorizing the Application for the Minnesota Cities Participation Program. VOTE: 5• ayes 0 nays- Motion Carried B. Consideration and Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 572, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 1005, Entitled "Housing Code". Mr. Harrington explained that at the February Work Session, the council discussed the updates to the Housing Code of the Municipal Code, in particular how it relates to code violations and livability of dwellings. At that time, the council directed staff to prepare Ordinance 572 which would amend the Municipal Code. This ordinance would modify the city's code for occupancy standards, minimum square footage's, and removing immediate dangers which may exist. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner, Blanchard to Waive the Reading and to Formally Introduce Ordinance No. 572, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 1005, entitled "Housing Code". VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Approval to Authorize a Contract for Services Relating to Continuing Disclosure with Springsted, Inc. Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator, distributed copies of the a proposed contract for financial advisor services. • • Page 6 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Bob Thistle of Springsted, Inc., explained that the original contract they presented to the council had been modified as per council request. They basically removed the provision on indemnification and added a section that they would comply with the State laws in regard to public documents. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the Amended Contract for services relating to continuing disclosure with Springsted, Inc. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved D. Consideration of Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Refunding Bonds Series 1996A. Mr. Thistle explained that an Investment Agency reviewed the city's rating based on the bonds and has reaffirmed an "A" rating which is a very strong rating for a community. He further stated that the bond sale proved to be very interesting and that they received 22 bids on the city's two bond issues. On the first issue (1996A), there was a computed interest savings of slightly over $275,000. Their company would recommend that the council award the low bid to FBS Investment Services. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to Award the bid to FBS Investment Services for the Bond Refunding of Series 1996A. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Resolution to Authorize the Sale of Refunding Bonds Series 19968. Mr. Thistle explained that the second issue was a refunding of $810,000. The current interest rate on that issue was 6.72%. It was refinanced at 4.228%, for an estimated savings of $75,000. He stated they would recommend that the bid be awarded to American Bank. MOTION/SECOND: QuickBlanchard to award the low bid to American Bank. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration and Formal Introduction of Ordinance No, 573, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 300, Entitled, "Personnel". Ms. Postudensek, Administrative Intern, explained that at the last Council work session, she brought forth an ordinance authorizing the Police Department to use the Criminal Justice Information System to conduct background checks in relation to finalists for employment or volunteer work of those who work directly with children. Without the ordinance in place, the Police Department of Mounds View would need to conduct all background checks through the BCA at a rate of $8.00 per check. Mayor Linke stated he felt for someone who wanted to volunteer their time, the process is a lengthy one for them to go through, but it is something that is necessary to protect children. Page 7 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Ms. Trude stated she hopes that the public will understand the need for this, as the purpose is to protect their children and provide for the children's safety. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to waive the reading and formally introduce Ordinance No. 573, Amending Chapter 300, entitled "Personnel" of the Mounds View Municipal Code. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved G. Consideration of Resolution No. 4896, Adopting an Advertising Policy for Mounds View Publications. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that the Mounds View Editorial Board has recently reviewed the benefits of offering advertising in Mounds View's publications. This would generate revenue to cover a portion of the production costs. After review, the Editorial Board prepared an advertising policy for all City publications which will protect the city from having to accept inappropriate advertising and serves as a guideline for businesses and organizations who would like to advertise in the publications. Ms. Bennett explained that the city will be offering advertising in both the Mounds View Matters Community Newsletter and also in the new Business Directory. The board will also review the effectiveness of the policy and advertising on an annual basis and report back to the Council. Council member Blanchard stated she would like some type of disclaimer in the publications stating that the City does not necessarily promote the advertisements. Ms. Bennett stated that in the Mounds View Matters publication, all advertisements will be on one to three pages and will be listed as "Paid Advertisements". A disclaimer can also be added if the council desires. In the Business Directory, the advertisements will be placed as space pernuts, so a disclaimer can be added in the same area that one is added in the phone book. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to approve Resolution No. 4896, Adopting an Advertising Policy for Mounds View Publications. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried H. Consideration of Resolution No. 4895, Supporting the Community Development Block Grant Application for Teen Center Equipment. Mr. Harnngton explained that the CDBG funding applications are due at this time. Approval of Resolution No. 4895 would allow staff to prepare a grant application for equipment and chairs for the proposed Community Center that the council is reviewing. If the grant is awarded and the purchase of the Be1Rae Ballroom does not proceed, the grant can be denied by the city.. However, the grant applications are due and a decision must be made as to submittal of a request for grant funds. • MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve Resolution 4895, Supporting the Community Development Block Grant Application for Teen Center Equipment. • Page 8 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Hankner) Motion Carried I. Consideration of Resolution No. 4892, Adopting Quarterly Meter Charges. Ms. Trade stated she had reviewed the charges and was concerned about the $50.00/quarter charge for non- compliance to participate and manual billing and also the $15.00/quarter reading charge for radio read. She would like those rates to be more reasonably related to the actual expenses incurred and she feels the $200.00 per year is too much for the non-compliance. She asked whether those radio reads which were installed due to difficulty in installing the new system would also be charged the $15.00/quarter to read the meters. Mayor Linke explained that these property owners would not be charged. It is just assessed to those that chose not to have the new system installed and chose to have a radio read system instead. Mr. Ulrich noted that those residents who were not able to have the new system installed in their homes would not be charged the $15.00 per quarter nor would they be charged the $27.00 capital outlay charge. Ms. Trade noted that the Resolution should be changed to clarify that the $27.00 capital outlay charge is a one time charge. It was recommended that the Resolution be changed to read "...and ONE TIlvIE CAPITAL OUTLAY ------------$27.00". Mr. Ulrich stated the $50.00 non-compliance charge will cover the manual billing and also the estimated loss of revenue due to meter inaccuracy. Mr. Ulrich noted that the project is near completion, however there will be some meter changeouts which will need to be done in the Spring. Council member Quick asked how many radio read meters are installed. Mr. Ulrich stated at the last count there were about 320. Some of these may be able to be switched over to the new system. A full report will be coming out on the changeover. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve Resolution No. 4892, Establishing Water Meter Quarterly Charges. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried J. Appointment to the Police Civil Service Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Hankner to re-appoint Charlynn Robertson to the Police Civil Service Commission. • VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS • Page 9 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council 1. Report of Council members: Quick: Council member Quick asked about the progress of the brush removal from the ice storm. Mike Ulrich stated the clean up had been temporarily stopped during the extremely cold weather. He believes they will be going through the city one more time. Hankner asked what will be done about those limbs which cannot be removed until the snow thaws enough to allow for them to be. She feels the city may want to consider having some sort of collection area for those branches in the Spring as well. Mr. Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated he felt the company who collected the brush did a "lousy job". The branches that were not picked up by the contractor will now cost the residents $20.00 on the Spring Clean Up Day. Mayor Linke explained that the council has not decided if there will be a charge for the brush removal in the Spring. He noted that the brush and limbs must be brought to the curbside in order for the contractor to pick them up. . Blanchard: No report. Hankner: No report Trude: No report. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke explained that the Charter Commission has sent a copy of the City Charter to the Council and he feels a time should be set up for the Council to go over it and to set up Public Hearings, etc. He asked that Mr. Harrington see that ample copies are available to the Council members for review at their work session. Mayor Linke also noted that the owner of the BelRae Ballroom has approached the City of Mounds View to see if they would be interested in purchasing the property. The city is currently looking at the proposal and noted that it would fill some of the things that the Focus 2000 residents said they would like for the city and it would fill the need for working with some of the youth in the community, the school district for Early Childhood Development, etc. He feels it is a very positive issue and a golden opportunity. Report of Administrator: No report. The next Council meeting is schedule for Monday, February 26, 1996. The next Council work session is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 1996. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m Respectfully submitted, • • Page 10 February 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council ~~ ~~,/ T ara D. Saeflce Recording Secretary • �heS1 ��n�- Sri 4�ib. 12-1 Counn U cx_7c� 14ey,aA weo�l -