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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2013/04/22 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 22, 2013 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:01 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, April 22, 2013, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, April 22, 2013, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2013 as “Arbor Day” in the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring April 25th to be Arbor Day in the City of Mounds View. He was proud that Mounds View has been recognized as a Tree City USA for the past 30 years. B. Proclamation Recognizing May 4, 2013, as “Sophie Skiba Day” in the City of Mounds View. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation recognizing May 4, 2013, as “Sophie Skiba Day” in the City of Mounds View. A round of applause was offered for the Skiba family members present. C. Proclamation Recognizing May 2013 as “Building Safety Month” in the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation recognizing May 2013 as “Building Safety Month” in the City of Mounds View. D. Comcast Franchise Renewal Update by Coralie Wilson, Executive Director, NSCC/NSAC. Coralie Wilson, Executive Director of NSCC/NSAC, presented the Council with a video highlighting the CTV events that took place in the north suburbs over the past year. It was noted CTV received seven national awards in 2012. She then discussed the Comcast franchise renewal in detail stating the current proposal from Comcast would cut all local productions by reducing funding by 90%. She explained that the formal negotiation process has begun to keep the process moving forward. She expressed much frustration with the delays on Comcast’s part. The DTA fee was then explained in detail with the Council. Council Member Mueller thanked Ms. Wilson for her presentation this evening. She encouraged her to stay strong and fight for the needs of the area. Mayor Flaherty asked what leverage CTV had at this point. Ms. Wilson stated CTV has the ability to approve or deny the franchise. She explained an extension to the franchise was necessary in order for Comcast to continue operating. Mayor Flaherty questioned if any market analysis had been completed. Ms. Wilson indicated the value of the public rights-of-way was being evaluated along with the value of a cable channel. She noted Comcast was proposing a 12% rate increase in the coming year. Mayor Flaherty inquired how services would continue in October if an agreement was not reached. Ms. Wilson stated it was her position that the current contract would be extended until the formal process was finalized. She indicated that once a final agreement was reached it would come before the City for approval. Mayor Flaherty encouraged Ms. Wilson to continue working through the formal negotiation process as Comcast valued their access to this area. E. Audit Presentation, Aaron Nielsen, CPA, Principal at MMKR Certified Public Accountants. Aaron Nielsen, CPA with MMKR, presented the Council with the City’s audit for 2012. He reviewed the Special Purpose Report and Management Report in detail with the Council. A summary of the 2012 financial results were discussed. He noted all new GASB requirements Mounds View City Council April 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 3 were being followed by the City. The impacts on tax rates and housing values from the previous year were reviewed. Mr. Nielsen discussed the total general fund revenues and expenditures. He noted the capital outlays approved in 2012, along with the budget increase to public safety. He then provided a summary on the enterprise funds and thanked the Council for their time this evening. Council Member Mueller questioned where MMKR received information on the taxable market value and tax capacity of the City. Mr. Nielsen stated this was built off the City’s comprehensive annual financial report. The numbers within the report were from Ramsey County. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Nielsen for his comprehensive presentation this evening. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS None. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 8088, Accepting Twin Cities Gateway 2013 Member City Marketing Grant. B. Resolution 8087, Approving Amendments to the Employment Agreement with James Ericson, City Administrator. C. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Moe’s (located at 2400 County Highway 10), the Mermaid (located at 2200 County Highway 10) and El Loro (located at 2535 County Highway 10). D. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for ABC Liquor (located at 2840 County Highway 10), Big Top Liquor (located at 2477 County Highway 10), and Vino & Stogies (located at 2345 County Road H2). E. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:10 p.m. to Consider an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica located at 2640 County Road I. F. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Northwood Industries to have Outdoor Displays/Storage at 2701 County Road 10. G. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:20 p.m. to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for North Metro Motors to Operate an Auto Repair Business at 2975 County Road 10. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Mounds View City Council April 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 4 Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 11, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 44 stating the words “and was” should be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the March 11, 2013, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. March 25, 2013, City Council Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 10 stating the word “projected” should be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. March 25, 2013, Executive Session Minutes (A). MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council Executive Session (A) meeting minutes as submitted. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. March 25, 2013, Executive Session Minutes (B). Council Member Mueller requested a correction under Item 3, the fourth line down suggesting the word “located” be corrected. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council Executive Session (B) meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 5 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause explained that on Friday, April 26th, Wildwood Manor would be having an Open House to celebrate 30 years of affordable senior living in Mounds View. The event would take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause noted on Tuesday, May 7 th Ramsey County Public Works would be holding a TCAAP remediation update that would be open to the public. Council Member Mueller stated the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Council Member Mueller commented the Festival in the Park committee was still seeking volunteers. The next meeting would be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Finance 1st Quarter Report. Finance Director Beer reviewed the 1st Quarter Finance Report with the Council. He explained the majority of revenues would be received in the 2nd and 4th quarter through property taxes. He noted the 2012 fund balance was 60.6%. The banquet operations were discussed along with revenues for the community center. The street improvement fund balance was reviewed. Staff noted the economic recovery continues to be slow and that investment rates were low at this time. He asked for comments or questions from the Council. Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer for his report this evening. City Administrator Ericson stated the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Associations are requesting the escrow requirement be released for one of the sheets of ice at the Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota. This would allow the funds to be used for locker room improvements. The four cities have discussed this internally and have determined it would not be prudent to release the $400,000 escrow as $300,000 was required to remain in escrow as required within the written documents. He stated the funds in escrow protected the cities if the hockey associations do not rent enough ice time. He commented that unanimous consent would be needed from all cities. Finance Director Beer questioned when the youth hockey association was seeking a decision on the matter. City Administrator Ericson stated they would like to see a decision made in May. Mayor Flaherty suggested this be discussed at a future work session meeting in more detail. City Administrator Ericson commented the Town Hall Meeting would be held on Monday, April 29th at City Hall from 6:00-8:30 p.m. All residents were invited to attend. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 6 City Administrator Ericson indicated Spring Clean Up would be held on Saturday May 4th. City Administrator Ericson discussed the upcoming Met Council round table discussions. He requested the Council RSVP to staff if interested in attending any of the events. City Administrator Ericson stated the City Hall sign was in need of replacement. This was a budgeted expense for 2013. Staff would be requesting renderings for a new sign for the Council to review at a future work session meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Town Hall Meeting Monday, April 29, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 6, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.