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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996/06/10• a Page 1 June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA • Regular Meeting June 10, 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 June 10, 1996. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Council members Trade, Blanchard, Quick and Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Whiting, City Administrator, asked that one item be added to the Agenda, 11 (G) Authorizing the City Administrator to offer the Community Development Director position to Pamela Sheldon. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. May 28, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trade to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on May 28, 1986, as presented. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Economic Development Commission Minutes - Apri125. 1996 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to accept the Economic Development Commission Minutes of Apri125, 1996, as presented. Page 2 June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Motion Carried a. Consideration of Adoption and Presentation of Resolution No. 4960, Commending Audrey Ahnendinger for Her Service as City Receptionist. MOTION/SECOND: LinkeBlanchard to approve Resolution No. 4960, Commending Audrey Ahnendinger for Her Service as City Receptionist. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Whiting, Clerk Administrator read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Set Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m., Monday, June 24, 1996, to Consider Ordinance No. 584, An • Ordinance Amending Title 1123 Entitled, "Non-Conforming Building Structures Uses. B. Set Public Hearing for 7:20 p.m., Monday, June 24, 1996, to Consider a Conditional Use Permit Request to Operate Outdoor Sales of Produce, Kirk Olson of Merryville Farm Market, Mounds View Square. C. Set Public Hearing for 7:25 p.m., Monday, June 24, 1996, to Consider a Conditional Use Permit Request to Construct an Oversized Garage, Curt and Amy Clochie, 8100 Groveland Road. D. Set Public Hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, 1996, to Consider Ordinance No. 585, An Ordinance Amending Section 1008.11, Adding a Provision for a Variance Procedure to Chapter 1008, "Signs and Billboards". E. Set Public Hearing for 7:35 p.m, Monday, June 24, 1996, to Consider Ordinance No. 5765, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1106, Section 1106.02, Entitled "R-1 Single Family Residential District", Pertaining to Foster Care Facilities. F. Adopt Resolution No. 4959, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. G. Licenses for A~roval: Restaurants -Expires June 30, 1996: Blimpies Subs and Salads -Renewal Mounds view Best Steak House -Renewal R. J. Riches -Renewal Garbage Haulers -Expires June 30, 1996: Twin City Refuse and Recycling -Renewal • BFI -Renewal Keith Krupenny and Son -Renewal • Page 3 June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council Ace Solid Waste -Renewal Waste Management of Blaine -Renewal • • MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick 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. Ron Schmidt, 8456 Groveland Road, asked about the 4% franchise fee that was enacted on the businesses and residents of Mounds View in 1992, and what the date of the sunset clause on this. franchise fee was. He also asked what the franchise fees have been used for. Mayor Linke stated that he believes the sunset is in 1997. This was a five year franchise fee, which began in 1993. However, he noted that he could not recall that this franchise fee was ever mentioned as "short term" ,but rather a permanent addition to the taxing system. Without incorporating the franchise fee, an average resident would likely have paid more in tax increases that it did on an average franchise fee, as the fee has not changed, but property taxes have. Mayor Linke explained that the franchise fees raised an average of $200,000 per year for the city. Approximatley $170,000 to $180,000 went to buy down property taxes. A portion also went into the Golf Course Management fund to help defray the first years operational costs. Most of the funds however have gone towards property tax buydowns. Ms. Hankner noted that $80,000 of the fee last year was appropriated over to the building of the pedestrian bridge. What concerns her is that the city does not have a firm policy on the use of the franchise fees. She however also understood that this was a temporary revenue source. Most residents have indicated to her that they would rather see an increase in their property tax than to have a franchise fee, as property taxes can at least be used on their income taxes as a deduction. Mayor Linke noted that unless the franchise fee is re-adopted during the budgeting process, it will continue only through 1997. Mr. Schmitdt also stated his concern in regard to many of the expenditures authorized by the City Council over the past several months. He stated as a member of the Economic Development Commission, he did not feel the decision process in regard to the city's purchase of the Bel-Rae Ballroom was handled appropriately. He did not feel the EDC really had an opportunity to thoroughly look at the issue before the Economic Development Authority made a decision, and with the amount of diversified knowledge of those serving on the Commission, they could have provided perhaps some valuable information. Dan Nelson, President of the Economic Development Commission, was also present and discussed his concern about the apparent lack of communication between the Economic Development Commission and the City Council. In regard to the Bel-Rae Ballroom purchase, he can fmd no mention in the minutes of the meetings as to the EDC's recommendation. He noted that the members of the EDC take their roles Page 4 . June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council very seriously, and they expect that their recommendations at least be taken into consideration. The EDC is concerned that their input on other issues will suffer the same treatment that the last input had. Ms. Hankner stated she feels the Council should be listening to the commission members, as many have a great deal of good advice and information to offer. She stated she would like to have a meeting arranged with the EDC and City Council to further discuss the role of the commission. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to authorize the City Administrator to arrange for a meeting between the City Council members and the Economic Development Commission members. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Approval of the Renewal of the City's Insurance Coverage with LMCIT. Mr. Whiting explained that the renewal of the city's insurance coverage with LMCIT would reduce the premiums for both general coverage and worker's compensation coverage for the new policy period. All coverage remains the same. MOTION/SECOND: HanknerBlanchard to approve the Renewal of the City's Insurance Coverage with LMCIT. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Formal Adoption of Ordinance No. 581, An Ordinance Amending Title 1100, Section 1114.04 Entitled, "Motor Vehicle Sales". This was the second reading of Ordinance No. 581. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 581, An Ordinance Amending Title 1100, Section 1114.04 Entitled "Motor Vehicle Sales", and waive the reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke aye Council member Blanchard aye Council member Quick aye Council member Hankner aye Council member Trude aye MOTION CARRIED (5-0) C. Consideration of Request for Minor Subdivision, Larry Beach, 7775 Spring Lake Road. Page 5 • June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council Ms. Pruitt explained that Larry Beach was requesting a minor subdivision lot split of the property at 7775 Spring Lake Road. The request is to allow for the subdivision of an existing 1.73 acre parcel into two lots. Ms. Pruitt noted that the application as submitted meets the general requirements as outlined in Title 1200 "Subdivision Plats and Procedures" of the Municipal Code. The proposed lots each meet the minimum lot area and width requirements as outlined in the subdivision ordinance. She noted that the approval of the subdivision request would carry two provisions - 1) that the resolution and Certificate of Survey be recorded with Ramsey County within sixty days of fmal adoption, and present proof of such recording to the City of Mounds View; and 2) that the applicant pay the park dedication fee of $100.00. Ms. Pruitt noted that an existing garage on one of the parcels is within 3.2 feet of the side property line and a shed is within two feet of the side yard property line. In the event that the garage or shed is torn down or enlarged, the structures will need to be located outside the required setbacks and applicable easements. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 4957, approving a Minor Subdivision for Larry Beach, 7775 Spring Lake Road, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE PROVISION REGARDING THE EXISTING GARAGE AND SHED. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution 4958, In Support for a Capacity Building Grant Application for • Jennifer Bergman. Ms. Pruitt explained that Mmnesota Housing Finance Agency offers a Capacity Buildmg Grant to assist agencies to more effectively address the housing needs of their community. These grant funds may be used for studies and analysis, staff training and legal and professional services. The National Development Council offers a three week training course in housing development and fmance which Jennifer Bergman would like to attend. It is anticipated that the course would not exceed $5,000, which would be covered under the grant. Ms. Pruitt noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommended approval to the City Council. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 4958, In Support for a Capacity Building Grant Application for Jennifer Bergman. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 586, An Ordinance Relating to Automatic Fire Suppression, By Amending Title 1001, Section 1001.01, Subdivision 1 of the Mounds View Building Code. Ms. Pruitt noted that this was an administrative change, which provides requirements for adequate fire suppression equipment within buildings. Ms. Hankner asked that this amendment be reviewed by the Fire Chief prior to fmal adoption. • Page 6 • June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 586, An Ordinance Relating to Automatic Fire Suppression, By Amending Title 1001.01, Subdivision 1 of the Mounds View Building Code, and to waive the reading thereof. VOTE: S,ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Engineering Proposals to Relocate Surface Water Pond. Mike Ulrich explained that at the June 3, 1996 work session, staff informed the council of the expense and long term maintenance issues relating to the construction of the pedestrian bridge within the surface water pond adjacent to the Bridgeman's property. Approximately two months ago, the city received two proposals for engineering services to move the pond and proceed through the permitting process. After reviewing the two bids, staff recommended that the engineering study be awarded to SEH in the amount of $6,900 to relocate the surface water pond to City property, in conjunction with the pedestrian bridge project. The funds for this would be utilized from the Surface Water Management fund. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to authorize staff to sign the agreement letter with SEH to complete an engineering analysis to relocate the surface water pond adjacent to Bridgeman's, for the construction of the pedestrian bridge for the amount of $6,900, to be funded from the Surface Water Management Fund, • System Maintenance 420-4122-303, Professional Services. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Quick) Motion Carried G. Authorization to Offer the Community Development Director position to Pamela Sheldon. Mr. Whiting explained that he would like to offer the Community Development Director position to Pamela Sheldon of Colorado. Ms. Sheldon has considerable experience and is very qualified. He is in the process of completing the background check and would like to obtain approval pending its satisfactory completion. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to authorize staff to offer the Community Development Director position to Pamela Sheldon pending completion of the background check. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS: Report of Council members: Quick: No report. Blanchard: No report. Hankner: Ms. Hankner stated she received a telephone call from Gordy Voss, former State Representative who is doing some volunteer work for the hockey arena at the Blaine Sports facility. She suggested the . both Paul Erickson and himself come and give some information to the council as well as the general public. Page 7 June 10, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Whiting stated that he also had spoken with Mr. Voss and a meeting will be arranged with several representatives and staff, after which perhaps a presentation can be made to the counciUpublic. Trude: Ms. Trude stated she attended a Transportation Advisory Board meeting and the highway 610 funding is in the Transportation Improvement Plan and it will go to a public hearing next week. Ms. Trude also noted that the council had talked about raising the election judge's wages as well as getting some new booths, and she would like to see this taken care of soon. Report of Mayor Linke: Mr. Linke stated he had met with other mayors, managers, school presidents and supervisors to go over the 35W corridor. Mayor Linke also informed the council that Michelle Severson had resigned from her position with the City of Mounds View. . Report of Administrator: Mr. Whiting noted that the Metropolitan Council is having a series of meetings on and he would encourage those who can attend to do so. Report of Staff: Mr. Ulrich stated the Public Works Department has started its summer maintenance on roads. Some of the roadways will be slurry sealed in July and a tentative list of affected roadways will be • available in the next city newsletter. Mayor Linke noted that the next Council Meeting will be held on June 24, 1996. The next Council Work Session will be on July 1, 1996. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. Saefke Recording Secretary •