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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995/04/10APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 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 April 10, 1995. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard, Quick, and Hankner MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Don Brager, Finance Director; Ron Fagerstrom, Fire Chief; Dave Brick, Folice Lieutenant; Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator; Nyle Zikmund, the new Fire Chief ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from March 27, 1995, as Submitted VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION,LSECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes from January 26, 1995, and February 23, 1995, as Presented VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ~J Mounds View City Council Page 2 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Fire Chief Ron Fagerstrom came before the Council and introduced the new Fire Chief, Nyle Zikmund. Councilmember Trude expressed her appreciation to Chief Fagerstrom for all the reports furnished to the Councilmembers over the years. Mayor Linke stated that Nyle was selected through a hiring process in which applicants were considered from a five-state area. Linke extended his congratulations to Nyle and welcomed him aboard. B. Susan Fisher, a representative of the Marketing Task Force, offered a detailed presentation of the Marketing Program which had been compiled by the Marketing Task Force as a result of FOCUS 2000. Ms. Fisher used an overhead projector to illustrate the highlights of the program. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, reported that the Marketing Task force had made recommendations for • improvements to the New Residents Guide, the community newsletter MOUNDS VIEW MATTERS, the MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY PROFILE, the BUSINESS BEAT newsletter, and the attraction response package. Ms. Bennett explained the Buy Mounds View First Campaign and the plans for an image enhancement program. A good news campaign was briefly outlined, as well as an advertising campaign. Ms. Bennett concluded that the Marketing Task Force was very interested in continuing with the implementation of these programs. Mayor Linke expressed his appreciation to the Marketing Task Force for all of their hard work in putting together the Marketing Program. Councilmember Trude commented that it was wonderful to get so much professional help at no cost. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Consideration of Resolution No. 4742 Approving One Day, Off- Site Lawful Gambling Permit to the Minnesota Deer Hunters • Association • • Mounds View City Council Page 3 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 B. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, April 24, 1995, to Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, Anthony Honkomp, 2908 Ardan Avenue C. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, April 24, 1995, to Consider Woodcrest Park Improvements Grant D. Adopt Resolution No. 4720, Reapportionment - Sanitary Sewer, Auditor's No. 0431, Division No. DB065077, Knollwood Park E. Adopt Resolution No. 4721, Reapportionment - SS WT DRN, Auditor's No. 0538, Division No. DB065077, Knollwood Park F. Adopt Resolution No. 4722, Reapportionment - Sanitary Sewer, Auditor's No. A431, Division No. DB065077, Knollwood Park G. Adopt Resolution No. 4723, Reapportionment - Water Improvement, Auditor's No. 0573, Division No. DB065077, Knollwood Park H. Consideration of Purchase of Security Locks for Public Works Facility I. Adopt Resolution No. 4743 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds J. Licenses for Approval General (Commercials Expires 6/30/95 R.A. Associates - New Rossbach Construction, Inc. - New Excavating - Expires 6/30/95 K.A. Stark Company - New Sewer/Water - Expires 6/30/95 Woodbury Mechanical, Inc. - New MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Adopt the Consent Agenda as Presented VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, requested an explanation of Resolution No. 4742 regarding the approval of a one-day, off-site lawful gambling permit to the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. Mayor Linke explained that the event would take place at the Bel- Rae Ballroom on December 4, 1995. Mounds View City Council Page 4 . Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 ~J RESIDENTS REOUESTS 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. There were no comments or requests from the floor. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 553 Establishingt Chapter 512 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled, "Cigarette and Tobacco Products" Councilmember Trude explained that this item had previously been discussed at the February 27 Regular Council Meeting and the last Work Session. The Ordinance was amended by the deletion of the clause which stated that no person under the age of 18 could sell tobacco products. The goal of the Ordinance is not to impact young people looking for jobs, but rather to keep tobacco products out of the hands of young people. The Ordinance states that any clerk who furnished tobacco products to someone under age 18 would be guilty of an administrative offense and would be fined $25. For a clerk making minimum wage, the fine would be significant. Trude remarked that the goal of the Ordinance was to get 100 percent compliance. She cited another community which adopted a similar ordinance and had 100 percent compliance--Mounds View has not yet reached that goal. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt Ordinance No. 553 Establishing Chapter 512 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled, "Cigarette and Tobacco Products" and Waive the Reading ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - yes Councilmember Hankner - yes Councilmember Blanchard - yes Councilmember Trude - yes VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 April 10, 1995 Jay Klaphake, on behalf of the St. Paul - Ramsey County ASSIST Coalition, congratulated the Council for their adoption of the Ordinance. He advised that the Ordinance which had just been adopted was at risk of being eliminated by a bill before the legislature which was sponsored by the tobacco industry and retailers. B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4744 Authorizincr the Police Civil Service Cammission to Begin the Hirinci Process for One Police Officer as a Result of the Award of the COP FAST Grant Police Lieutenant Dave Brick explained that the City of Mounds View was awarded a grant to hire an additional police officer as a result of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. The grant, known as the COP FAST grant, provides for a maximum federal contribution of 750 of the salary and benefits of each officer hired. The grant would be for a three-year period, after which time there would be the possibility of the new officer filling a vacant position created by a retirement on the police force. t Councilmember Hankner inquired what the specific duties of the new officer would be, if one were hired. Lieut. Brick replied that the new officer would be trained for duties primarily in the area of crime prevention. Hankner clarified that the new officer would be hired with the assumption that this position would be for a three-year period. There would be an understanding that no long-term commitment could be made for the position. Councilmember Blanchard expressed concern regarding the possibility that funding for this program could be cut. She stressed the fact that she was not opposed to the hiring of another police officer, but felt the funding for the position should be more certain than it presently is. Hankner said she was in favor of starting the process to search for a candidate to fill the position. Mayor Linke explained that by adopting Resolution No. 4744, Council would be authorizing the Civil Service Commission to begin the hiring process for one officer, but would not be doing the actual hiring at this time. ~J Councilmember Quick stated that, although all of the ideas presented on this issue were good ones, he shared the concerns expressed by Councilmember Blanchard. He felt the process of Mounds View City Council Page 6 • Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 searching for a police officer candidate should begin, but funding issues should be thoroughly explored. Councilmember Trude said she would be in favor of authorizing the Police Civil Service Commission to begin the hiring process with the stipulation that this issue would come before Council once again before any final decision was made. Hankner concurred that Council should move forward on this issue. There are a lot of funding decisions to be made that are outside of local government's control which could affect the decision to hire another police officer. The Council would be able to shut down the hiring process at any time, if necessary. Hankner stressed the need to prioritize the budget goals for this year. Agoal-setting session had been done in January of this year, but the goals were not prioritized. That will be accomplished in the budgeting process. If an additional officer is actually hired, it will probably mean that something else presently in the budget will have to be dropped. • Trude related that several cities were declining the grant because of the matching obligation. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4744 Authorizing the Police Civil Service Commission to Begin the Hiring Process for One Police Officer as a Result of the Award of the COP FAST Grant VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Blanchard) Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4747 Transferring $2012 from Contingency Account to MIS Account for FreeNet Project Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that this was a very exciting opportunity for the City which would fit the goals of FOCUS 2000 to enable better communications with the public and accessibility to City documents. This is an intergovernmental project called FreeNet which would enable the community of Mounds View, along with the cities of Plymouth and Maple Grove, and eventually other communities, to access electronic information from around the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Mounds View has been included with the other communities as a pilot project. It would make information available to the public, such as ordinances, resolutions, indexes, City Council Minutes and the agendas. There are potential interactive capabilities, such Mounds View City Council Page 7 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 as signing up for various programs and activities and establishing electronic communication links with the public. Orduno viewed this project as an opportunity to bring people closer to the whole government experience. The only cost to the City would be for two telephone lines necessary for exclusive use and a commitment to dedicate staff to start loading the database. The funding for the project would come from the Contingency Account. Councilmember Trude felt that, once the system- was implemented, it would free up a lot of staff time and eliminate many phone calls by residents. Eventually, it would probably save the City an administrative assistant position. The FreeNet system would give people the information they seek and demand. Councilmember Hankner said she would be supporting this item but stressed the importance of the Council to be cautious in using funds from the Contingency Account. MOTION~SECOND: Trude/Linke to Adopt Resolution No. 4747 • Transferring $2012 from Contingency Account to MIS Account for FreeNet Project VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 551 Relating to the Procedure for Shutting Off Water Service for Delinquent Accounts and Amending Title 900, Chapter 906, Sections 906.11 and 906.13 of the Mounds View Municipal Code This Ordinance relates to the procedure for shutting off delinquent utility accounts. As a last resort, the City's collection policy provides that customers who do not pay for their utility services will have those services discontinued. This Ordinance also provides that when notice is sent to delinquent customers, they may request a hearing before the City Council to explain why their service should not be discontinued. This, in effect, gives them a due process provision. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Ordinance No. 551 Relating to the Procedure for Shutting Off Water Service for Delinquent Accounts and Amending Title 900, Chapter 906, Sections 906.11 and 906.13 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Councilmember Trude stated that she would not be supporting • the adoption of this ordinance for reasons given at a previous meeting. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Paqe 8 April 10, 1995 ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - yes Councilmember Hankner - yes Councilmember Blanchard - yes Councilmember Trude - no VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Trude) Motion Carried E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4741 Adopting the 1995 Lonci Term Financial Plan and 1996 Budget Calendars Don Brager, Finance Director, stated that Mounds View City Charter, Section 7.04, requires a budget calendar to be adopted annually. The Resolution outlines all the meetings the Council will hold to consider and discuss the 1996 budget. All meetings are open to residents and Mr. Brager encouraged residents to attend the meetings to discuss the budget and offer their comments. • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, said that the budget calendar would be mailed to every person who had attended a budget hearing since 1991. Mayor Linke explained to the viewers that the calendar shows the first budget meeting to be held on April 17 and the last on December 22, 1995. Councilmember Hankner pointed out how many opportunities there were for residents to come in while the Council is meeting on the issue of the budget. She remarked that people should not wait until the end of the year to voice their opinions about the budget and stressed the importance to come in early when plans are being formulated. Orduno replied that residents would get more benefit from coming after the initial meeting because all items will be put on the board at the initial meeting but many will be dropped after consideration. Councilmember Trude explained that the easiest way for residents to get correspondence to all Councilmembers would be to drop it off at City Hall and it would be distributed. • MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4741 Adopting the 1995 Long Term Financial Plan and 1996 Budget Calendars VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page 9 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 F. Consideration of Resolution No. 4748 Establishing) a D.A.R.E. Fund Mayor Linke explained that it was felt that a separate fund for donations received for the D.A.R.E. program would be appropriate and would allow easier monitoring of the expenditures of those donations to ensure they were spent for the proper items. The expenditures would be used for necessary equipment, material and supplies and the training of personnel to conduct the program. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4748 Establishing a D.A.R.E. Fund Councilmember Trude pointed out that any person who strongly supported the D.A.R.E. program could now be assured that their donations would go directly to the program. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick: No report. Councilmember Blanchard: No report. Councilmember Hankner: No report. Councilmember Trude: No report. Report of Mayor Linke: a. Reported that the Lions Easter Party will be held at City Hall on Saturday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. This is not an Easter egg hunt, but there will be games and drawings for prizes along with a bake sale. Report of Administrator: a. Samantha Orduno reported that the Grand Opening of the Bridges Golf Course will be held on June 25, 1995. Report of Staff: No report. Mayor Linke announced that the next Council Meeting will be April 24, 1995. The next Council Work Session will be May 1, 1995. There is also a special meeting scheduled for April 11, 1995. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 10 April 10, 1995 ADJOURNMENT• There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully~ubmitted, l a " ~~ n d Ri er { ecordi Secretary ~__~ ime~aver Off Site Secretarial • •