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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016/04/11PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 11, 2016 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 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, April 11, 2016, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, April 11, 2016, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT PJ Punjani, explained his father, Zulfiquani Punjani, owns the property at 2808 County Road I. He indicated this property has been vacant for the past eight months which was causing his father great financial hardships. He explained why his father was behind on his property taxes and reported the bank was only willing to approve a loan if the property had a tenant. However, the tenant would not sign a lease unless the liquor license was approved. He discussed the vandalism that occurred on the property and believed this would continue if the property were to remain vacant. He encouraged the Council to reconsider the liquor license noting the property taxes would be paid in full if the license were approved. Mayor Flaherty reported the City’s rules and regulations require that all property taxes be paid in full prior to receiving a liquor license. He asked if Zulfiquani Punjani was applying for the liquor license. PJ Punjani explained his father was assisting the tenant in applying for the liquor license. He noted the tenant was being hindered due to the fact the property taxes were still outstanding. He explained the bank was willing to provide the funds to pay off the property taxes within 14 days once a tenant signed a letter of intent. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Flaherty encouraged the tenant to contact the City regarding the liquor license. City Administrator Ericson explained that in order for the City Council to consider approving a liquor license, all outstanding fees had to be paid in full, which included utilities and property taxes. Until this happens, the City was not in the position to grant a license. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the Council wanted to proceed with this matter given this was an unusual situation. City Administrator Ericson explained he spoke with Zulfiquani Punjani last week regarding the Council’s denial of the liquor license request. He indicated the applicant would have to start the process over again. He reported the City was willing to waive the investigation fee and notices would have to be sent regarding the new liquor license request. He stated the City would not consider the application until the property taxes had been paid. Mayor Flaherty believed this was a legal matter that needed to be reviewed by the City Attorney. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would reach out to the City Attorney. Council Member Meehlhause commented that he could not support a liquor license for this property until the property taxes were paid in full, as this has been the requirement of all other liquor license holders. Council Member Hull supported this matter being reviewed by the City Attorney. Council Member Mueller wanted to ensure the Council was following City Code. For this reason, she believed the Council would not be able to move forward with a liquor license given the fact the property taxes were delinquent. Council Member Gunn agreed and apologized for the difficult position this put the landlord in. She discussed the timeline necessary to approve a liquor license noting it would take longer than 14 days. Council Member Hull asked if the landlord had any other tenants interested in leasing the property. PJ commented his father had no one else interested in leasing the space. Mayor Flaherty encouraged Zulfiquani Punjani and the applicant investigate their options further. He stated unfortunately, the Council had to follow City Code on this matter. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Introduction of Charlie Smith, Newly Appointed Fire Chief for the SBM Fire Department. Harley Wells discussed the hiring process that was followed by the Fire Board to select a new Fire Chief. It was noted interviews were held on January 30th. He provided comment on the individuals that served on the interview panels. After detailed assessment of the interviews, it Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 was determined Charlie Smith should be offered the position of Fire Chief effective April 1st. He noted there would be a 30-day overlap for both the outgoing and newly hired chief. Tim Hill, Fire Board President, introduced Fire Chief Charlie Smith to the City Council. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Fire Chief Smith stated it was an honor and a privilege to be serving as the Chief for the joint Spring Lake Park, Blaine and Mounds View Fire Department. He explained this was a high performing organization with great leadership. He understood he had a lot to learn in the coming months and he looked forward to serving the residents of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty questioned what attracted Fire Chief Smith to this position. Fire Chief Smith discussed his work history noting he used to work for the Duluth Fire Department. He believed that SBM was a progressive department that had a positive reputation in the region. He also supported the department’s proactive fire prevention model. Council Member Mueller asked where Fire Chief Smith would be residing. Fire Chief Smith commented he was renting an apartment in Lakeville and would continue his search for a home over the coming months. Council Member Mueller explained the League of Minnesota Cities used SBM as a strategic partner for gauging and promoting safety through the insurance trust. She asked if Fire Chief Smith would be meeting with representatives from the League of Minnesota Cities. Fire Chief Smith indicated he would make time for this but stated the next month of his time would be dedicated to the SBM department and getting to know his personnel. Council Member Mueller encouraged Fire Chief Smith to attend the upcoming League of Minnesota Cities Conference in St. Paul in June. Fire Chief Smith reported he would put this on his calendar. Council Member Mueller also invited Fire Chief Smith to attend the Mounds View Festival in the Park on Saturday, August 20th, noting the SBM has always had a large presence in the parade. Council Member Meehlhause welcomed Fire Chief Smith to the community and wished him the best. Mayor Flaherty looked forward to working with Fire Chief Smith and encouraged him to gain as much knowledge as possible from outgoing Fire Chief Zikmund. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS Mayor Flaherty requested Item H be discussed prior to Item A. H. Resolution 8550, a Resolution to Consider a Restaurant License for Arepa Bite Latin Food located at 2213 County Road 10. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a restaurant license for Arepa Bite Latin Food. She indicated this restaurant would be located at 2213 County Road 10, which was the former KFC site. It was noted the applicant had submitted all necessary paperwork and received a satisfactory Department of Health inspection. The only outstanding item was a fire inspection. Staff recommended approval of the restaurant license. Erwin Chacon, Arepa Bite Latin Food representative, introduced himself to the Council stating his restaurant would bring the flavors of Venezuela to Mounds View residents. He explained he had another restaurant already in operation in Eden Prairie. He then described the food items that would be on his restaurant menu. Council Member Mueller encouraged Arepa Bite to participate in the Festival in the Park, which would be held on Saturday, August 20th. Mayor Flaherty questioned how many employees would be working at the restaurant. Mr. Chacon indicated he would have six full time and two part time employees. Mayor Flaherty asked when the restaurant would be open for business. Mr. Chacon reported his restaurant would be open in two weeks. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding the hours of operation. Mr. Chacon noted the Arepa Bite would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday hours were still being considered. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8550, a Resolution to Consider a Restaurant License for Arepa Bite Latin Food located at 2213 County Road 10, contingent on a satisfactory fire inspection. Mayor Flaherty looked forward to visiting this new restaurant in the City. Council Member Mueller welcomed the owners of Arepa Bite to the Mounds View community. Council Member Gunn encouraged Arepa to consider hiring local high school students for their part time positions. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8540, Approve County Road I Concrete Rehabilitation Project Cost Share Agreement with Ramsey County. Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the County Road I cost share agreement in detail with the Council. He noted this matter was previously discussed by the Council at their March 28th meeting. At that meeting, staff was directed to review the costs with Ramsey County given the fact the bids came in higher than anticipated. He reported the engineering design fee was Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 reduced to 8%, which brought the cost for the project down to $201,340.99. He described the improvements that would be made along County Road I and recommended the Council approve the cost share agreement with Ramsey County. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the engineering fees. Kathy Jaschke, Ramsey County Project Manager, explained typically the County charges 12% for engineering and 12% for design fees. She stated that on most projects the County spent close to 30% for these items. However, signal design was much less detailed and therefore the fees could be reduced to 8%. Mayor Flaherty questioned why it has taken 30 years to get this temporary signage replaced. Ms. Jaschke reported this item has been a low priority for both the City and the County. She indicated that once the concrete was slated for replacement the County believed that now was the time to make the temporary signal permanent. Mayor Flaherty asked when the project would be completed. Ms. Jaschke noted the project was scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2016. She reported she would have more details on the construction timeline after a preconstruction conference was held with the contractor. Mayor Flaherty discussed the work that was being conducted by the City, County and Met Council in and around County Road I this summer. Council Member Mueller asked if the signal posts would be yellow and green. Ms. Jaschke reported the posts would be galvanized to avoid rust. Mayor Flaherty explained the City had a number of light signals that were in need of repainting due to lead based paint. He commented on the high price to do this work and requested the County provide assistance with this work. Ms. Jaschke would bring this concern back to the County. Council Member Mueller questioned how the parade route would be impacted given the high level of road construction around County Road I. Public Works Director Erickson indicated the parade route could remain as is due to the fact the road construction would occur north of County Road I. Council Member Meehlhause asked if County Road I would be shut down at any time during construction. Ms. Jaschke stated this roadway would not be closed. Mayor Flaherty recalled the Council had budgeted $125,000 for this project. He questioned where the additional funds would come from to cover the additional expense of this project. Finance Director Beer indicated the County Road H bridge came in under budget by $60,000, which would be used to cover this overage. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8540, Approve County Road I Concrete Rehabilitation Project Cost Share Agreement with Ramsey Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 6 County. Council Member Mueller thanked Ms. Jaschke for recalculating the design numbers. She was pleased that the engineering design fees could be reduced to 8%. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Jaschke for attending the meeting and addressing the Council’s questions regarding the County Road I Concrete Rehabilitation Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 914, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View Code Relating to Construction Site and Land Disturbance Runoff Control. Public Works Director Erickson stated Council recently discussed this matter at a worksession meeting. He recommended the Council amend its Ordinance relating to construction site and land disturbance runoff control in order to be aligned with MPCA requirements. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 914, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View Code Relating to Construction Site and Land Disturbance Runoff Control. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8545, Approve MnDOT Maintenance Agreement for Minor Maintenance. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve an agreement with MnDOT for minor maintenance, which was needed on the sound wall along I-35W. He explained the process that had been followed to reconstruct the County Road H bridge and indicated a sound study had been completed. He provided further comment on the work that would be completed on the noise wall. Council Member Mueller encouraged MnDOT to investigate the noise and air quality around the County Road J exit on I-35W. Public Works Director Erickson understood that MnDOT would be investigating the noise one exit before and after the County Road H bridge for noise concerns. City Administrator Ericson reported the MnDOT Managed Lane Project for I-35W would be addressing noise issues along this corridor. Council Member Meehlhause recommended staff follow up with the County on the indemnity clause. Public Works Director Erickson stated he would be speaking with the County on this matter. Mayor Flaherty questioned why the contract had no expiration date. City Administrator Ericson commented the intent was to show the noise wall would not be going away. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Mueller asked if the agreement should be tabled until the indemnity issue was resolved. Public Works Director Erickson supported this recommendation. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Table Action on Adopt Resolution 8545 to the April 25, 2016 City Council meeting to allow staff to resolve the indemnity issues with the County. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8546, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2016 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Public Works Director Erickson reviewed the bidding documents for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. He noted the plans and specs have been completed and recommended the Council approve the documents and authorize for the advertisement for bids. Council Member Mueller asked if any slip lining would be completed in Area I in 2016. Public Works Director Erickson stated this was the case and noted the expense of this slip lining was included in the Area I Street Improvement Project. Mayor Flaherty questioned how long this project would take. Public Works Director Erickson anticipated the project would take approximately three weeks to complete. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8546, Approving Bidding Documents and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2016 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8547, Approve MnDOT Master Partnership Contract. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve a Master Partnership Contract with MnDOT. He explained the contract clarifies the way MnDOT works with municipalities for laboratory and other technical services. It was noted the contract would have an end date of June, 2017. Staff recommended approval of the contract. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8547, Approve MnDOT Master Partnership Contract. Council Member Mueller asked if the City Attorney had reviewed this contract. City Administrator Ericson reported the City Attorney had reviewed this document. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 8 F. Resolution 8551, Approving a One-Year Moratorium on the Issuance of Any New Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses in the City of Mounds View. City Administrator Ericson explained this item was before the Council per the Council’s request. He indicated there was some concern regarding the City’s process for approval of liquor licenses and the Council wanted to further consider this process. He reported the proposed moratorium would allow for any further liquor licenses to be put on hold until the Council could review the licensing and zoning requirements. It was noted the City currently had four off-sale liquor licenses. He indicated all current license holders would not be impacted by the proposed moratorium. Staff recommended the Council approve the one-year moratorium of any new off- sale intoxicating liquor licenses in the City of Mounds View. Council Member Mueller reported the proposed moratorium only impacted new off-sale liquor licenses. Mayor Flaherty anticipated the City would be receiving a liquor license request in the near future given the discussion held earlier this evening. He hoped the Council would consider this request even if the moratorium was in place. Council Member Mueller reviewed the purpose of the study that would be completed regarding off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses in the City of Mounds View. She did not anticipate the study would take a full year, but perhaps six or nine months may be appropriate. She believed the study would provide the Council with valuable information that should be considered prior to the Council approving any further off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses. Mayor Flaherty explained this issue only came to light after an off-sale liquor license request was made. For this reason, he wanted the Council to consider this request. He believed it would be unfair to fall back on the moratorium. Finance Director Beer asked if the Council could consider a liquor license request once the moratorium was in place. City Administrator Ericson believed this would be determined by how the moratorium was framed and if the Council considered the current liquor license request to be pending application. He explained that once the moratorium was approved by the Council, the City would be precluded from considering or approving any new off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses until such time the moratorium was removed. Council Member Hull did not believe the City needed another liquor store. He believed two of the existing stores were hurting and questioned how a fourth liquor store would be supported by the community. It was his opinion that if the pending request was going to be considered by the Council that the moratorium be waived. Council Member Mueller supported the moratorium moving forward as it would provide the Council with valuable information on the liquor licensing process. She suggested the moratorium be made effective May 15th through November 15th as this would allow the pending request to be considered. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 9 Mayor Flaherty did not want to see the Council making the situation with the pending request more difficult with the proposed moratorium. Council Member Hull reported the City had approved the zoning change for the property to allow for more uses on the site. Council Member Meehlhause did not believe it was the City’s business to assist landlords in finding tenants just because their property taxes were outstanding. He indicated there were other vacant properties in the City that were also struggling. Mayor Flaherty thought the entire moratorium situation was unfair. He questioned why the Council did not explain the proposed moratorium earlier this evening. Council Member Meehlhause was uncertain but believed that items discussed during Public Input were only responded to by the Mayor. City Administrator Ericson explained the applicant could correct the deficiency and the proposed effective date of May 15th would provide a window for the property owner to satisfy the outstanding obligations. He believed this was a generous amount of time to bring the property into compliance. Council Member Mueller believed the Council needed to update its liquor licensing process. She stated a moratorium would assist the Council in properly addressing its vision for the community. She thought it would be important to consider the pending application but also wanted to see the off-sale liquor license study completed. She anticipated the study could be completed in six months. Council Member Gunn wanted to see the moratorium in place for one year as this would allow the Council a proper amount of time to consider this topic. She understood this topic only came to light given the fact another liquor store was requested. But given the fact the Council had an opportunity to complete a study and learn more about the liquor licensing process, she believed this was the best direction for the City moving forward. She wanted to see the moratorium in place in two weeks. Council Member Hull thought the City had too many liquor stores and feared that if another off- sale liquor license request came before the City the existing businesses would be hurt. City Administrator Ericson did not believe it was the City’s roll to inhibit which businesses succeed and which fail. Council Member Mueller feared that a full year moratorium would limit new brew pub restaurants from moving into the community. She believed the proposed study could be completed in six months. Council Member Meehlhause agreed with Council Member Mueller. He did not believe the Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 10 study would take more than six months to complete. Council Member Gunn supported the moratorium at one-year given the level of conversation that would have to be held with the Planning Commission regarding the zoning issues. City Administrator Ericson reported staff would not want the moratorium in place any longer than was necessary. It was noted the moratorium could be repealed at any time once put in place. For this reason, the Council could support a one-year moratorium. Mayor Flaherty had no problem with the moratorium, except for the pending liquor license request. He stated the Council knew full well when that property was rezoned, a liquor store was possible. He recommended that the applicant be given 60 days to reapply. Council Member Gunn supported this suggestion. Council Member Mueller wanted to see a six-month moratorium effective May 15th. Mayor Flaherty feared that the City would receive additional requests prior to May 15th. He also wanted to see the pending request allowed 60 days to finish application. Council Member Mueller commented the City Council could not control the free market. She explained her eyes were opened when staff provided the City Council with the State Statutes addressing the proper number of liquor licenses for a City the City of Mounds View. For this reason, she wanted to see the study completed as this would provide the Council with valuable information on how to handle liquor licenses in the future. She recommended a six-month moratorium be put in place effective May 15 th. Council Member Gunn did not believe the pending application needed 60 days to be considered. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the Council agreed to consider the pending liquor license application. Council Member Hull indicated the Council had to consider this request. Council Member Meehlhause suggested a compromise of 45 days to consider the pending applicants liquor license request. Finance Director Beer explained property taxes were due May 15th. This meant that if the applicant took longer than one month to receive approval, the applicant would also be responsible for the first half of 2016 property taxes in order to remain in compliance with Mounds View City Code. He reiterated that the proposed request would only approve a liquor license through June 30th of 2016. He indicated the property owner would have to remain current on the property taxes in order for another liquor license to be approved. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8551, Approving a Six-Month Moratorium on the Issuance of Any New Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 11 Licenses in the City of Mounds View, effective May 15, 2016 through November 15, 2016. Council Member Hull reviewed stats from Ramsey County and Anoka County in terms of liquor store density. He indicated most communities have 1.8 liquor stores per 10,000 people. He stated if the City were to approve another liquor store, Mounds View would have 3.3 liquor stores were 10,000 people. It was his opinion the City did not need another liquor store. He believed the proposed moratorium would assist the Council in addressing a quality of life issue. Council Member Gunn looked forward to addressing this concern during the moratorium, but also wanted to discuss how brew pubs would be viewed under City Code. Council Member Meehlhause explained that some communities have municipal owned liquor stores. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Flaherty opposed) Motion carried. G. Resolution 8549, Accept MDH Source Water Protection Grant. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council accept the MDH Source Water Protection Grant. He noted staff applied for this grant last September and would assist with water protection and education efforts in the City. He indicated the City would be contracting this work with Barr Engineering. Council Member Meehlhause discussed a recent newspaper article he read regarding contaminated water and asked if Mounds View would ever have this concern. Public Works Director Erickson explained the cities with contaminated water was due to improper treatment chemicals or due to lead service pipes. Council Member Mueller asked if there were certain years that lead based pipes were used to supply drinking water to homes. Public Works Director Erickson commented this was the case but he was uncertain of the years. He explained lead based pipes were no longer allowed. Mayor Flaherty asked if the grant would assist in verifying the City’s aquifer was safe. Public Works Director Erickson noted the Department of Health had tested the City’s aquifer recently given the concerns New Brighton was having with their water. He explained the grant would assist with long-term maintenance of the City’s water. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8549, Accept MDH Source Water Protection Grant. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 12 A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, April 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License to Applicant Hanna Frahm, Located at 8325 Greenwood Drive. B. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Moe’s (located at 2400 County Road 10), The Mermaid (located at 2200 County Road 10), and El Loro (located at 2535 County Road 10). C. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for ABC Liquor (located at 2840 County Road 10), Big Top Liquor (located at 2577 County Road 10), and Vino & Stogies (located at 2345 County Road H2). D. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for Speedway SuperAmerica, located at 2640 County Road I. E. Resolution 8548, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for the 2016 Street and Utility Project Area I. 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/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 25, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 7, Line 3 noting the line should read Acting Mayor Mueller. Council Member Mueller noted she provided staff with several changes to the minutes prior to the meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the January 25, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. February 8, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 13 Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 36 noting the area with Street Improvement Project Area I that could be delayed was east of Quincy and not west. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 6, Line 9, correcting the spelling of Joe Rhein’s last name. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 9, indicating he attended an Executive Committee meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the February 8, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. February 22, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the February 22, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Mueller indicated the LMC Finance Committee would meet on Thursday, April 14th. She noted the LMC Board would meet on Thursday, April 21st. Council Member Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee would meet next on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS Personnel Committee meeting next week. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer was pleased to report the 2015 audit was complete and anticipated a summary would be provided to the City Council at the end of April. Finance Director Beer stated he was contacted by Kennedy & Graven about a possible conduit debt issuance. He explained he would report back to the City Council at a future meeting when he had more information. Public Works Director Erickson provided the Council with an update on the trail easement situation. It was noted the Scotland Green easement had been signed and submitted to staff Mounds View City Council April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 14 electronically. He commented the Silver Lake Woods Townhome Association Board was reviewing the easement. Public Works Director Erickson noted spring road restrictions would be lifted on Friday, April 15th. City Administrator Ericson discussed the Police Chief recruitment process noting the City had received eight responses to date. He anticipated interviews would be held the last week of April or early May. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.