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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995/05/08 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 8, 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 May 8, 1995. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT• ALSO PRESENT: Sam Assistant to the Parks, Recreation Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard, Quick, and Hankner None antha Orduno, City Administrator; Tim Cruikshank, City Administrator; Mary Saarion, Director of and Forestry ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION1SECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from April 24, 1995, as Submitted VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: There were no advisory commission minutes submitted for acceptance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no special order of business scheduled for this meeting. • Mounds View City Council Page 2 Regular Meeting May 8, 1995 CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, May 22, 1995 to Consider Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for "The Bridges" B. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, May 22, 1995 to Consider the Assessment Policy and Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 560 C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4762, Step Adjustment for Tim Fredberg, Public Works Maintenance Worker D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4763, Step Adjustment for Public Works Director E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4764, Step Adjustment for Mark Andrescik, Public Works Maintenance Worker F. Adopt Resolution No. 4761 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds G. Licenses for Approval Signs - Expires 6 30/95 Crosstown Sign - New Excavating - Expires 630,/95 D & V Trucking and Excavating - New HVAC - Expires 6f 30 95 Westair, Inc. - New Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Trude requested the removal of Item B. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Adopt the Consent Agenda without Item B VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Trude felt that further clarification of Item B was appropriate since the charges to be assessed would affect property owners. The item would set the Public Hearing for May 22, 1995 to • consider the assessment policy and formal introduction of Ordinance No. 560. Residents of the City are invited to learn more about the • Mounds View City Council Page 3 Regular Meeting May 8, 1995 assessment policy, which will be available at City Hall. The significant feature for street reconstruction will be a two-thirds charge against property owners when that reconstruction occurs. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Amend Ordinance No. 560 to Reflect the Change of the Standard Width of Streets from 30 Feet to 32 Feet Including Gutter Councilmember Trude commented that changing the standard width of the street could significantly increase residents' costs as well as affect the appearance of their yards by decreasing the lawn area. She felt the City should be built to accommodate the people who live here rather than the people who just drive through. Ms. Trude also expressed concern regarding the additional storm water runoff that would be caused by wider streets. She encouraged residents to attend the Public Hearing on May 22, 1995 to make their concerns heard. Councilmember Quick noted that by building wider streets now, problems would be eliminated in the future that would be caused by narrow streets. Most engineers recommend the 32 foot width for safety reasons. Councilmember Hankner clarified that this action was intended to direct staff to use .the 32 foot width for the presentation of the Ordinance. Opinions from the residents will be heard at the Public Hearing set for May 22. Mr. Quick reported that the last street which was put in had a width of 36 feet. The 36 foot width was at the request of the residents in order to have a safe street. Ms. Trude pointed out that the residents were assessed only eight dollars per foot for the curb and gutter for the 36 foot wide street. The Cities of Mounds View and Fridley split the cost of the asphalt. The policy under consideration at present would assess individual homeowners two-thirds of the cost of the entire reconstruction project of their street. Mayor Linke urged the Council to consider the comments and suggestions that would be offered by the residents at the Public Hearing on May 22, 1995, before reaching a decision on this matter. VOTE: 3 ayes 2 nays Motion Carried (Trude, Blanchard) MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, May 22, 1995 to Consider the Assessment Policy and Formal Introduction of ordinance No. 560 • Mounds View City Counci~ Regular Meeting Page 4 May 8,1995 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. 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 Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 561 Amendingx the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Appendix A Entitled "Specific Rezonings" Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Larry Beach has made application for a Rezoning of the property located at 7305 Knollwood Drive. The applicant is requesting an R-2 Single and Two Family Residential classification, from the B-1 Neighborhood Commercial classification. This matter has been considered by the Planning Commission, which recommends approval. Ms. Orduno offered the following comments from Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator: On numerous occasions, the subject of what to do with the vacant Tom Thumb property has come up at the City Council level. Although specific arguments may not be able to be made for a need being demonstrated in this particular case, the overall benefits gained by the neighborhood by eliminating a vacant and blighted property appear to justify the approval of the request. The recommendation from Mr. Harrington was to waive the reading and formally introduce Ordinance No. 561 amending Appendix A, "Specific Rezonings", of the Mounds View Municipal Code, and set the Public Hearing for May 22, 1995, at 7:20 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Introduce Ordinance No. 561 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Appendix A Entitled "Specific Rezonings", and Set the Public Hearing for May 22, 1995, at 7:20 p.m. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 May 8, 1995 B. • C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4765 Approving Four Off-Site Directional Signs for Sunrise United Methodist Church Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained that Sunrise United Methodist Church wishes to put into place up to four off-site directional signs. This matter was discussed at the May 1, 1995 Work Session, and Resolution No. 4765 has been drafted for consideration by the Council. The Resolution includes the following conditions: a) The signs shall be designed and located as indicated on the attached letter from the applicant dated April 20, 1995. b) Written approval from County or State jurisdictions regarding the placement of the signs shall be obtained prior to installation of the signs. A copy of such written approval shall be provided to the City. c) Installation and maintenance of the signs shall be the responsibility of the applicant. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4765 Approving Four Off-Site Directional Signs for Sunrise United Methodist Church VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Consideration of Entering Into Lease Arrangement for New Microfilm Machine Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, stated that staff was requesting Council to authorize staff to enter into lease agreement with Mid-America Business Systems for a 36 month lease for a Minolta 6032 microfilm machine. The existing microfilm machine that City staff uses is approximately 10 years old, and the quality of the viewing and printing of historical film and fiche records does not adequately meet the needs of staff. Two vendors were allowed to bring in microfilm machines for staff to use on a trial basis to determine which would best suit the City's needs. The Minolta 6032 from Mid-America Business Systems had the superior quality and was less expensive. The monthly lease payment would be $229.90 for 36 months with a $1 buyout option at the end of that period. • Mounds View City Council rage 6 Regular Meeting May 8, 1995 Mayor Linke asked if this figure included a maintenance agreement. Mr. Cruikshank responded that it did not include a maintenance agreement. MOTION1SECOND: Trude/Quick to Authorize Staff to Enter Into Lease Arrangement with Mid-America Business Systems for New Microfilm Machine VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Authorization for Staff to Execute a Lease Agreement with MVAA for Use of Cites Property for the Location of an MVAA Equipment Storage Building Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, reported that MVAA was a youth baseball association which approached the City requesting space to build an equipment storage building. The equipment would include uniforms, bats, balls, helmets, etc. The Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the request and the City Attorney has drafted a Lease Agreement that would contain all of the concerns. MVAA has agreed to fulfill all of the concerns listed in the agreement. The storage building would be a similar size as a double garage and would be located east of the Public Works Maintenance Building with access from Bronson Drive. In the event MVAA would no longer use the building, it would become City property. MOTION1SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Authorize Staff to Execute a Lease Agreement with MVAA for Use of City Property for the Location of an MVAA Equipment Storage Building VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Authorization for Staff to Purchase Land Adjoining Groveland Park Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, explained that the Newton family had donated much of the land which is presently Groveland Park. The family has a parcel of land located just north and west of the park which they now wish to sell. They approached the City inquiring if the City would desire to purchase the property. In the past, the family has always given permission to the City to use that piece of property as an extension of the park. It is also a buffer area between the park and adjacent neighborhood homes. The purchase price of the property is $31,000. There is presently $25,000 available in the Parkland Acquisition ,I u Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 7 May 8, 1995 Account, leaving a remaining balance of $6,000 to be transferred from the Contingency Account. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Authorize the Purchase of Land Adjoining Groveland Park Councilmember Trude commented that this was an opportunity the City should take advantage of. She felt it was very kind of the Newton family to substantially reduce the selling price of the property and expressed her appreciation for the land they have donated in the past. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Hankner) Motion Carried • F. Consideration of Approval of the Transfer of Contingency Funds for a Forestry Grant Match - Highway 610 Barrier Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, reported that Forester Wriskey submitted a Small Business Association grant application for trees to be planted along the Hwy. 610 noise barrier wall. The grant was awarded in the amount of $3,500, requiring the City to match with $2,450. It was suggested the funds be transferred from the Contingency Account to Forestry Reforestation. Councilmember Hankner asked if this was a budgeted item. Ms. Saarion replied that it was not. Councilmember Trude asked if the planting of the trees would help the city qualify for the Tree City USA status. Ms. Saarion explained that a certain quota of new trees was a requirement to be considered a Tree City USA and that the tree planting grants can not be applied for without the Tree City USA status. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve the Transfer of Contingency Funds for a Forestry Grant Match - Highway 610 Barrier Mayor Linke advised that this item was discussed at the last Work Session. At that time, Councilmember Blanchard had suggested planting trees to memorialize the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing. Donations could be collected at City Hall for the project and the money received would cut down on the amount to be transferred from the Contingency Account. ~J Councilmember Hankner commented that more and more items are being funded from the Contingency Account because they were not budgeted for. • • • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 8 May 8, 1995 G. H. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Hankner) Motion Carried Consideration of Resolution No. 4766 Formally Withdrawing City Support and Involvement in the Regional Senior Center Study Mayor Linke explained that the cities of Mounds View, Fridley, Spring Lake Park and New Brighton had explored the possibility of a Regional Senior Center several years ago. The project was to build a joint facility to be used by senior residents from the four communities thereby responding to a growing need expressed by area senior residents. The Metropolitan Council determined that the Center could not be located at the proposed site, and after considering a secondary location, the cities have decided to withdraw from the Regional Senior Center Project. Mayor Linke expressed his disappointment in withdrawing from this project. He felt that it would have been a great Center and would have fit beautifully in Locke Lake Regional Park. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4766 Officially Withdrawing City Support for and Involvement in the Regional Senior Center Project VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Consideration of Resolution No. 4767 Recuesting Reallocation of CDBG Funds Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Northwest Youth and Family Service Bureau requested the City to approve this Resolution. It would request Ramsey County to reallocate $100,000 of CDBG funds to apply toward the capital request of Northwest Youth and Family Services for their building in Shoreview. This request was presented shortly after Ramsey County's prioritizing the CDBG funding for primarily housing and certain economic development activities and leaving a big gap for social. services such as Northwest Youth and Family Services. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4767 Requesting Reallocation of CDBG Funds Mayor Linke said that he was concerned with the prioritizing of the CDBG funding particularly because social services were cut out entirely. He has met with Ramsey County Commissioner Wedell along with staff members of the CDBG group. Mounds View City Council Page 9 Regular Meeting May 8, 1995 Councilmember Quick asked what the specific areas of funding were for the CDBG distribution. Samantha Orduno read the 1995 CDBG allocation of funds. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried I. Consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 562 Reestablishing Ordinance No. 533 Establishing a Moratorium on New or Used Car Lots and Motor Vehicle Sale Businesses With the City of Mounds View, and Consideration of Resolution No. 4768 Regarding Same Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained that this item would continue to enforce the moratorium that was set earlier regarding new or used car lots and motor vehicle sales businesses within the community. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Approve the Introduction of Ordinance No. 462 Reestablishing Ordinance No. 533 Establishing a Moratorium on New or Used Car Lots and Motor Vehicle Sale Businesses With the City of Mounds View, and Consideration of Resolution No. 4768 Regarding Same VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick reported that construction has finally begun on Spring Lake Park Road. Councilmember Blanchard: No report. Councilmember Hankner reported that the Nuisance Ordinance has been implemented. She also commented on an article that appeared in the FOCUS newspaper this week regarding the project with the School District. The article did not accurately reflect what actually went on in the meetings. Councilmember Trude complimented the Recording Secretary, Judy Rider, for the quality work she has done. Report of Mayor Linke: a. Reported that Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, has accepted a position as City Administrator for the City of Lauderdale. Linke joined the Councilmembers in extending c:~~atulations to Mr. Cruikshank. Mounds View City Council Page 10 Regular Meeting May 8, 1995 • b. Thanked the community on behalf of the Mounds View Lions for the generosity shown on Saturday for "White Cane Day." The donations will be used to prevent blindness throughout the world. c. Reported that he has been meeting regularly with the Mayors of Shoreview, New Brighton, and Arden Hills, regarding development of the TCAAP site. The City Administrators and Managers were also present at the last meeting to ensure the site will be beneficial to all four cities. Report of Administrator: a. Samantha Orduno reported that work had begun on the budget. Report of Staff• a. Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator expressed his appreciation to the staff and Councilmembers for their assistance during his years with the City, with special thanks to City Administrator Samantha Orduno. The next Council Meeting will be May 22, 1995. The next Council Work Session will be June 5, 1995. ADJOURNMENT• There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (~ ~ ~;~~ u y er cording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial •