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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995/01/09,M 1 ~J • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 9, 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 January 9, 1995. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OATHS OF OFFICE: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, administered oaths of office to the following newly elected officials and presented each with a certificate of election: Jerry Linke, Mayor Julie Trude, Councilmember Sue Hankner, Councilmember ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard, Quick, and Hankner MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator; Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Trude noted the following corrections to the December 12, 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes: Page 8, line 43, and page 10, line 45, NWCC should be "MWCC"; page 16, line 50, show should be "slow." MOTION15ECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from December 12, 1994, as Amended li „~ Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 January 9, 1995 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays 1 Abstention Motion Carried Councilmember Trude noted the following correction to the December 19, 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes: Page 4, line 40, tenants should be "owners." MOTIONJSECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from December 19, 1994, as Amended VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays i Abstention Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes from December 7, 1994 MOTIONJSECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve Planning Commission Minutes from December 7, 1994 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: a. Former State Representative Geri Evans called Diane Wuori to come before the Council and presented Wuori with a House Resolution commending her for eight years of community service. Ms. Evans read the Resolution, noting Wuori's past involvement in the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission, as well as her present status on the Board of Directors for the Mounds View Community Theater and a member of the Mounds View Garden Club. The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration of the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota recognized Diane Wuori for her dedication to community involvement. b. Mayor Linke presented Former State Representative Geri Evans with a plaque as a symbol of appreciation for her unwavering support for the City of Mounds View. The plaque stated that when the City needed help, Geri Evans was there to act on its behalf. Construction of the new golf course was completed on time due to her presence at several meetings with the MWCC. Ms. Evans represented the City in a positive and diligent manner never failing to be its advocate. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: • Mounds View City Council Page 3 Regular Meeting January 9, 1995 A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday January 23, 1995 to Consider Request for Conditional Usk Permit, Linder's Greenhouse ! B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4701, Step Adjustment for Assistant to the City Administrator C. Adopt Resolution No. 4697 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds D. Consideration of Resolution Nos. 4695 and 4696 Reapportionments of the Sanitary Sewer and Water Assessments for the Properties Located at the Southeast corner of Long Lake Road and Highway 10 E. Licenses for Approval Auto Sales - Expires December 31, 1995 Mounds View 66 - Renewal Mounds View Fina - Renewal ACA Management - (2155 Hwy. 10) - Renewal Clark Oil - Renewal Mounds View Amoco - Renewal Superamerica - Renewal Non-Intoxicating Off-Sale - Expires December 31, 1995 Superamerica - Renewal Retail Foods of Minnesota - Renewal Non-Intoxicating On-Sale - Expires December 31, 1995_ Bel-Rae Ballroom - Renewal Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Adopt 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 and asked if there were any residents requests and comments from the floor. There were none. Mayor Linke asked Representative Dick Pellow to stand and be • recognized and expressed appreciation to Mr. Pellow for his attendance at the meeting. Mounds View City Council Page 4 Regular Meeting January 9, 1995 PUBLIC HEARINGS• There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Adootion of Resolution No. 4702 Filling of Vacant Part-Time Custodial Position Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to City Administrator, explained that the City's part-time custodian recently resigned, leaving the City without a custodian. The vacant position had been advertised in the newspaper and after discussing the qualifications of the applicants with the City Administrator, it was the recommendation that Steve Andert be hired for the part-time custodian position. References have been checked and were satisfactory. Cruikshank said there was a brief reception scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to introduce Mr. Andert to all staff members. The starting wage would be $7.50 per hour with no • benefits for this part-time position. MOTION/SECOND. Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4702 Filling of the Vacant Part-Time Custodial Position VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4698 Reappointing Commission and Task Force Members for Three-Year Terms Expiring December 31, 1997 Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4698 citing the reappointments of the following Commissions: .Planning Commission Henry Ruggles Jerry Peterson Parks Recreation and Forestry Commission Pamela Starr E. Scott Dentz Police Civil Service Commission Ray Long Councilmember Hankner said she was not familiar with the individual appointed to Police Civil Service Commission and felt advertising should be conducted to afford the opportunity Mound View City Council Page 5 Regul r Meeting .January 9, 1995 others to express their interest to serve on this fission. OTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4698 eappointing Commission Members for Three-Year Terms Expiring ecember 31, 1997, Minus the Appointment for Police Civil ervice Commission of Ray Long 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Mayor Linke reported the following appointments: Official NewsQaper: Primary: Bulletin Secondary: St. Paul Pioneer Press Acting Mayor: Phyllis Blanchard Primary Depository: Western Bank • Linke also noted that there was a long list of secondary depositories in this Resolution. MOTION1SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4699 Appointing Official Newspaper, Acting Mayor and Official Depository for 1995 Councilmember Trude expressed concern regarding an article recently published in the newspaper selected as the official newspaper. The article was from a Commissioner and was published before the Minutes of that Commission Meeting were even approved. Mayor Linke explained that the article had been offered to the newspaper by a Commissioner but the article gave the impression it was from the Commission itself. He felt the newspaper should be notified for clarification. Councilmember Hankner directed staff to inquire about the policies of the newspaper regarding that article. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4700 Appointing City Councilmembers and Clerk-Administrator as Representatives for City Commissions and other Organizations • Mayor Linke read the following appointments: Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 6 January 9, 1995 Planning Commission: Julie Trude Alternate: Phyllis Blanchard • E. • Parks and Recreation Commission: Gary Quick Alternate: Julie Trude Golf Course Task Force: Gary Quick Alternate: Phyllis Blanchard Cable Commission: Mayor Jerry Linke Mayor Linke .explained that there is a Resolution stating the Mayor is automatically appointed to this position. Ramsey County League of Local Government: Jerry Linke Alternate: Julie Trude Association of Metropolitan Municipalities: Jerry Linke Alternate: Sue Hankner Spring Lake Park[Blaine/Mounds View Firemen's Relief Association: Phyllis Blanchard Alternate: Samantha Orduno Mounds View Business Association: Phyllis Blanchard Alternate: Samantha Orduno Northwest Youth and Family Services: Julie Trude Alternate: Sue Hankner League of Minnesota Cities: Samantha Orduno Alternate: Julie Trude MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4700 Appointing City Councilmembers and Clerk-Administrator as Representatives for City Commissions and other Organizations VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Authority Funding for Rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that, as part of the City of Mounds View housing study, critical areas in need of rehabilitation have been identified. One of the most critical sectors is multi-family dwellings, including Woodlawn Terrace Apartments. The primary goal of the City's Housing Program is to provide assistance for a suitable living environment for the residents of Mounds View. Mounds View City Council Page 7 Regular Meeting Janua~y 9,.1995 i Dave Stewart, Managing Agent for Northridge Properties, reported that he has taken over this project since Decembe 1, 1994. Woodlawn Terrace Apartments consists of 113 wits contained in 7 buildings; most of the units are 2-bedrooms. Stewart said this rehab project is expected to be in the $600,000 to $700,000 range. Northridge Properties has an existing mortgage through the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority and is seeking additional funds from them. Northridge is also requesting assistance from Ramsey County. Councilmember Hankner asked Mr. Stewart what the status of the current mortgage was. Mr. Stewart explained that the present mortgage is in a default status and the project has serious financial problems, one of which is the large water bill owed to the City of Mounds View. Woodlawn Terrace Apartments are 28 years old and the rehab project would involve installing all new windows and roofs, as well as fixing up the common areas of the buildings. Councilmember Trude asked if the rehab project would improve the occupancy of the apartments. • Mr. Stewart felt the occupancy would not be improved because of the rehab project, but the occupancy would suffer in the future if improvements were not made soon. Hankner said that one of her objectives is for the City to provide rehab for all housing units that are in need of it. She asked Mr. Stewart what commitment he could give the City if the City would offer their support of this project, and how long he expected to manage the property. Mr. Stewart said he could offer a commitment to manage the property well, on behalf of the owners of the property. He felt he would probably manage the property for the next 25 years. Mayor Linke mentioned that the owners have worked well with the City Staff for the past six months and he hoped that communication would continue to grow. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, said that the owners and management team of Woodlawn Terrace meet every month and have for the past six months. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4703 Supporting Northridge Properties' Application for Minnesota • Housing Finance Authority Funding for Rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace Mounds View City Council • Regular Meeting Page 8 January 9, 1995 Councilmember Quick commented that it is important to keep up housing stock in the community. Ever~r resident of Mounds View and the surrounding communities will be affected by it. Councilmember Blanchard said she felt this was a "win/win" situation for the City. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1. Regort of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick: No report. Councilmember Blanchard: No report. Councilmember Hankner reported that she was glad to be back working with this Council and was looking forward to productive times in the future. . Councilmember Trude welcomed Councilmember Hankner. She asked Samantha Orduno for clarification on the status of the airport meetings. Samantha Orduno explained that all meetings with the Metropolitan Airports Commission have been postponed at this time. Two residents have requested information from M.A.C. to find out the formula used to determine that the airport was going to have 195,000 activities per year. Orduno said that Reinhold Markfelt has wanted that information for a long time and was promised that information by M.A.C. but the City has not been able to schedule meetings with M.A.C. representatives so far to find out what formula was used. Trude noted that Metropolitan Airports Commission representatives who attended a previous Council Meeting, had suggested a public hearing to be held in January. Orduno explained that the public hearing on the Master Plan has been postponed because an environmental impact study will be conducted prior to that meeting. Councilmember Hankner said that she will be contacting David Dombrowski of the Metropolitan Airports Commission in the near future to bring herself current with airport • issues. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 January 9, 1995 Report of Mayor Linke: a. Reported that he had been contacted by Mr. Vern Peterson, Director of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, stating that Linke had been appointed to a committee responsible to produce their handbook. Linke said he was proud to represent the City and the A.M.M. Report of Administrator: • a. Samantha Orduno welcomed Councilmember Hankner to the City Council. Report of Staff: No report. Mayor Linke announced the next Council Meeting will be January 23, 1995. The next Council Work Session will be February 6, 1995. ADJOURNMENT• There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -~ t ~~~ ~~ d~ R der ~ecdrd ng Secretary ~~~..~imeSaver Off Site Secretarial •