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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2013/03/11PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 11, 2013 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:00 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, March 11, 2013, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, March 11, 2013, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 8068, Approving the Hiring of Police Officers James Demko, Brian Smith and Brian Schultes. Police Chief Kinney explained that the Police Department was requesting approval of three entry level police officers. These officers would fill the three vacancies within the department and would assist in staffing the department at a proper level. He discussed the recommendation process in detail recommending the Council approve the hire of Police Officers James Demko, Brian Smith and Brian Schultes. He indicated that Mr. Demko and Mr. Smith would be hired March 18th and Mr. Schultes would be hired on April 15th for training purposes. Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 Council Member Meehlhause requested further background information on the recommended officers. Police Chief Kinney indicated Mr. Demko was a part-time licensed police officer in another department. It was noted Mr. Smith was a security officer for a metropolitan college campus and has no law enforcement background. He stated Mr. Schultes was a reserve officer with a metropolitan police department and noted all three candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Council Member Mueller questioned who would be training in the new recruits. Police Chief Kinney explained that various officers in the department have attended Field Training Officer (FTO) training to become certified instructors. He indicated both Sergeants were both FTO certified. Mayor Flaherty wished Officers Olson and Neumann well in their future endeavors. He then thanked Sergeant Nelson for his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8068, Approving the Hiring of Police Officers James Demko, Brian Smith and Brian Schultes. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8069, Approving a Step Wage Adjustment for Agnes Quasabart, Accountant and Longevity Wage Adjustments for Officer Keckeisen and Officer Leitch of the Mounds View Police Department. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Agnes Quasabart is a current employee with the Finance Department and after a recent performance evaluation by Finance Director Beer her work was found to be satisfactory. Police Officer Keckeisen was recently evaluated by Deputy Chief Menard and his performance was found to be satisfactory. In addition, Police Officer Leitch was also evaluated by Sergeant Bob Nelson and his performance was found to be satisfactory. Staff recommended a wage step adjustment for Accountant Agnes Quasabart and Police Officers Keckeisen and Leitch as presented. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8069, Approving a Step Wage Adjustment for Agnes Quasabart, Accountant and Longevity Wage Adjustments for Officer Keckeisen and Officer Leitch of the Mounds View Police Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8070, Approving Severance for Sergeant Robert Nelson of the Mounds View Police Department. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Sergeant Bob Nelson has retired after 28 years of service to the City of Mounds View effective February 22, 2013. She requested the Council approve severance be paid into his retirement health savings plan in the amount of $42,547.06 Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 3 for sick time. In addition, Officer Nelson was authorized a vacation time payout of $4,996.46 to his retirement health savings plan. Finally, Officer Nelson was due a compensatory time payout of $1,437.58 to his retirement health savings plan. Staff recommends approval of the severance not to exceed $48,981.10 into Officer Nelson’s retirement health savings plan. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8070, Approving Severance for Sergeant Robert Nelson of the Mounds View Police Department. Council Member Mueller thanked Officer Nelson for his outstanding service to the community. She wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Flaherty requested information on the City’s new sick pay standards. City Administrator Ericson indicated the sick pay hours have now been capped and apply to all new hires. Mayor Flaherty commented the Council did not budget for this expense. He questioned where the funds would come from for this expense. City Administrator Ericson stated the expense could come out of LGA funds. The Council was in agreement with this recommendation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8071, Appointing Brett Brisbois to a Vacant Maintenance Worker (Stormwater) Position in the Public Works Department. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated on February 25th the Council authorized the hire of a Public Works stormwater maintenance worker. She indicated a promotion was completed from within the Public Works Department for Brett Brisbois. Staff recommended the Council authorize the recommended appointment. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8071, Appointing Brett Brisbois to a Vacant Maintenance Worker (Stormwater) Position in the Public Works Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8072, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing Advertisement for Rehiring a Maintenance Worker (Drinking Water) in the Public Works Department. Public Works Director DeBar indicated with the appointment of Brett Brisbois to the vacant stormwater maintenance worker position, the Public Works Department now had a vacancy for a drinking water maintenance worker. He discussed revisions within the job description in detail noting a pay change would not be required. It was noted the posting would be made internally for five days, after which time the position would be posted with the League of Minnesota Cities. Staff requested the Council approve a revised position description and authorize advertisement for rehiring this position. Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Mueller asked why the candidate had to have a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the snow plow trucks and sewer vactor truck were large pieces of equipment with air brakes and required a Class B commercial driver’s license. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8072, Approving a Revised Position Description and Authorizing Advertisement for Rehiring a Maintenance Worker (Drinking Water) in the Public Works Department. Council Member Mueller inquired if the City had internal employees interested in this position. Public Works Director DeBar commented the City may have current employees interested however, the Class C driver’s license requirement would have to be met. Mayor Flaherty thanked the department heads for continuing to reevaluate job descriptions to assure that the positions were updated to meet the City’s current needs. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8073, Approving a Revised Position Description for Seasonal Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. Public Works Director DeBar stated seasonal maintenance workers were employed by the City and Public Works Department on a yearly basis and provided a semi-skilled workforce during the peak summer months, while not encumbering the City to pay higher wages and benefits of a permanent employee. He noted the Council approved the hire of seasonal employees for 2013. Staff requested the Council approve a revised position description for the seasonal maintenance worker for the Public Works Department. Council Member Mueller commended Staff for revising the position description as job responsibilities were now more specified for future candidates. Council Member Meehlhause also thanked Staff for making the revisions. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8073, Approving a Revised Position Description for Seasonal Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8075, Approving City Council Priorities for 2013 and Reaffirming the Mission, Vision and Values Statements. City Administrator Ericson stated on February 5, 2013 the Council held its annual retreat with the City’s department heads. At this retreat, the Council discussed the City’s priorities for 2013 Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 5 and reviewed its mission, vision and value statements. He noted the Council was in favor of narrowing its focus and the County Road 10 corridor has become the City’s priority. Staff recommended the Council approve the 2013 priorities, while also reaffirming the City’s mission, vision and value statements. Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the list of priorities for the upcoming year. He noted the information would be available for the public on the City’s website. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8075, Approving City Council Priorities for 2013 and Reaffirming the Mission, Vision and Values Statements. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 8074, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for 2013 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area F. Council Member Mueller noted the Resolution was revised from the one sent out to the Council in the packet. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn commented the Irondale Robotics Team received first place in a state competition in Duluth this past weekend. She congratulated the team for their accomplishments noting the group would be going to St. Louis, Missouri this spring for a National Competition. Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Mueller indicated on Saturday, March 9th the Minnesota Women in City Government met and discussed the upcoming League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting again on Wednesday, March 13th at the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. Council Member Mueller reported the Festival in the Park Committee would meet again on Tuesday, March 19th at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. She encouraged those interested in volunteering with the event to attend or to call her for further information. She stated the committee was in need of someone to head promotions and fundraising. Council Member Mueller indicated on Thursday, March 21st the Ramsey County League of Local Government would meet at the Conservation District Building in Arden Hills. The focus of this meeting was “Being Ready” and the importance of emergency management. The presenter would be Judd Freed. She encouraged the entire Council to attend. Council Member Meehlhause recommended Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz review the 2013 economic development priorities with the EDC. He was pleased that the Highway 10 corridor would be an ongoing issue of discussion for the coming year. He suggested these discussions also be carried over to the EDA. Mayor Flaherty agreed with these recommendations. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson noted on Saturday, April 13th the Mounds View Community Center would be hosting the Spring Fling from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The City anticipated approximately 200 residents would tour the facility that day and learn of services available in the community. Mayor Flaherty recommended Staff post a quorum for this event. He indicated he was proud of the work being completed at the Community Center on behalf of the residents. City Administrator Ericson stated there would be a closed session meeting on March 25th to allow the Council to evaluate the performance of the City Administrator. City Administrator Ericson explained the North Metro I-35W Coalition has requested the City rejoin their coalition. The expense to rejoin this group would be $1,000. He questioned how the Council would like to proceed with this item. Council Member Gunn questioned who would represent the City at the coalition meetings. City Administrator Ericson stated this would have to be determined by the Council at a later date. Council Member Hull asked what benefits the City of Mounds View gained by being a part of this coalition. City Administrator Ericson commented the multi-city coalition gave Mounds View a voice, while also allowing for further communication with MnDOT on the City’s needs. Mounds View City Council March 11, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 7 He stated in the past the expense to be a part of the coalition was a quite a bit more, however the focus and mission of the group has been refocused on I-35W. Council Member Gunn was in favor of the City rejoining this group as public transportation and commuting traffic was a growing concern. She recommended the Council approve the $1,000 expense. Council Member Mueller agreed stating the City would want an advocate on this coalition voicing the needs of Mounds View residents. Mayor Flaherty recommended this come before the Council at a future meeting for consideration. Council Member Mueller requested the City find dollars within the 2013 budget to replace the Council Chambers chairs. City Administrator Ericson stated dollars were available in the budget and Staff was looking into replacing the chairs. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 1, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, March 25, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.