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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016/04/25PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 25, 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 25, 2016, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, April 25, 2016, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT Brad Johnson, 5556 St. Stevens Street, stated he was surprised last week when his front yard was ripped up. He was unaware as to why this occurred. He contacted the City and was made aware that Xcel Energy was responsible for this hole and questioned who would be repairing his front yard. Public Works Director Erickson explained Xcel Energy would be responsible for the repair work. He was uncertain why Mr. Johnson did not receive prior notification of the work that would be completed by Xcel Energy. He described the work that was being done in Mr. Johnson’s neighborhood. Mayor Flaherty apologized for the lack of notification on behalf of Xcel Energy. He was glad that Mr. Johnson contacted the City and was able to learn more about the work that was being completed. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. SBM Fire Department Presentation by Nyle Zikmund. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 Fire Chief Nyle Zikmund provided the Council with an update on the ladder truck noting this item was budgeted for 2017. He described the age of the two aerials the fire department currently had and noted these vehicles have had a long rich history. He explained the aerials are used for all structure fires, mutual aid calls and for crash rescue. He reported the aerials were beyond their life expectancy. He recommended the two aerials be replaced with a single unit. He explained a new aerial took approximately 13 to 15 months to build and would cost approximately $1 million. He explained the new aerial would have a 100-foot ladder and a pump. Fire Chief Zikmund indicated the City of Mounds View would be responsible for 16% of the aerial truck expense, or $160,000. He explained the cities could opt to lease or buy the truck. It was noted these details could be worked about between the cities. He encouraged the Council to keep this expense in mind for the coming years while doing CIP planning. Mayor Flaherty asked if staff supported the proposed financing mechanism. Finance Director Beer did support the financing option and stated the only other option would be to pay the expense out of a fund balance. Mayor Flaherty questioned when the preliminary budget for fire services would be available to the City. Fire Chief Zikmund reported this information would be presented to the City Managers on Wednesday. Council Member Meehlhause inquired how much it would cost to repair Ladder Truck #17 and asked what the resale value would be on this piece of equipment. Fire Chief Zikmund indicated it would cost $35,000 to repair the ladder on Ladder Truck #17. He stated there was not a big used market for aerial trucks. He estimated Truck #12 and Truck #17 were worth $25,000 each, which was their value in scrap metal. Council Member Meehlhause asked what reaction the Fire Department received from Blaine and Spring Lake Park. Fire Chief Zikmund commented both cities listened and had a lot of questions. Finance Director Beer questioned when payments would begin on the new truck. Fire Chief Smith anticipated payments would begin 13 months after the truck was ordered. Council Member Mueller inquired how many years the City hoped to get out of the current aerial trucks. Fire Chief Zikmund stated the average life expectancy for a fire engine was 10 to 15 years. He noted ladder trucks were considered to have a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years. He believed the life of the ladder trucks was extended due to the work completed by the full time mechanic at the fire department. Mayor Flaherty believed the City had gotten its useful life out of the two aerials and understood it was time to purchase a new ladder truck. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 B. Proclamation for Chief Nyle Zikmund. Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Nyle Zikmund for his 35 years of dedicated service to the SBM Fire Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Fire Chief Zikmund thanked his sister, wife and other family members for being present. He appreciated working with the City of Mounds View and stated it has been a joy to work with this City Council. Mayor Flaherty thanked Fire Chief Zikmund for all he has done for the community and wished him well in his retirement. Council Member Mueller was proud of the training and safety program that was developed by the SBM Fire Department and noted this program was now used as a training platform across the United States for fire prevention, suppression and safety. C. 2015 Audit Presentation by Aaron Nielsen, CPA Principal MMKR. Aaron Nielsen, CPA Principal MMKR, reviewed the 2015 audit and management report in detail with the City Council. He described his findings noting the City received an unmodified opinion from MMKR. The only concern he had was with the segregation of duties, but noted this was due to the size of the City and its Finance Department. Discussion ensued regarding the payment of invoices in a timely manner. Mr. Nielson discussed the City’s fund balances and reviewed the timing of the City’s capital outlays. He described the GASB changes that occurred in the previous year. He was pleased to report the City’s debt service has been below the State average. General fund revenues, expenditures and enterprise fund balances were then reviewed. He explained the City came in under budget in 2015. He commented on the statement of net activities for the City and requested questions or comments from the Council. Council Member Meehlhause commented on the swings that occurred in the tax levy and City revenues in 2015. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Nielsen for this thorough report and noted all of the information presented would be available on the City’s website. D. Resolution 8558 in Support of the Ramsey County “Start By Believing” Community Initiative. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council support the Ramsey County “Start By Believing” Community Initiative. He explained this was a national initiative that was working to improve the response to sexual violence survivors. He indicated the primary purpose for the Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 Resolution was to make the environment for sexual abuse survivors such that they were more willing to report incidents, which would lead to a greater chance for conviction. Council Member Mueller read Resolution 8558 in full for the record. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Adopt Resolution 8558 in Support of the Ramsey County “Start By Believing” Community Initiative. Mayor Flaherty believed this was a valuable Resolution and offered his full support to this initiative. Council Member Mueller was proud of the fact that the County was working together with all local agencies to change begin working towards change. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Building Safety Month Proclamation Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May 2016 to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8559, a Resolution to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License located at 8325 Greenwood Drive for Applicant Hanna Frahm. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a honeybee keeping license for Hanna Frahm at 8325 Greenwood Drive. She explained this was the City’s fourth bee keeping request and noted Ms. Frahm met all City requirements. She reviewed where the hives would be located on Ms. Frahm’s property. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause understood staff received no feedback from the neighbors. He asked which direction the hives would open. Hanna Frahm, 8325 Greenwood Drive, reported the hives would open to the west, away from the property lines. Council Member Mueller was pleased to see Ms. Frahm’s qualifications noting she had completed a course from the University of Minnesota in Entomology. Ms. Frahm explained she took the 8-hour course on the subject to learn more about the bee keeping and would be taking another course next winter. Mayor Flaherty questioned from where Ms. Frahm would be receiving her bees. Ms. Frahm Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 reported she ordered her bees and the package would come in the mail from Kentucky. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8559, a Resolution to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License located at 8325 Greenwood Drive for Applicant Hanna Frahm. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 914, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View Code Relating to Construction Site and Land Disturbance Runoff Control (Roll Call Vote) Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council adopt Ordinance 914 amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View Code relating to construction site and land disturbance runoff. He noted the change was being made based on MPCA requirements. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 914, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View Code Relating to Construction Site and Land Disturbance Runoff Control and publish the Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8553, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2017 Budget. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a calendar for the preparation of the 2017 budget. He reviewed the proposed calendar and noted this information would be posted on the City’s website. Council Member Mueller explained the LMCIT would have a 2.5% to 3% rate increase for 2017. Mayor Flaherty understood City Administrator Ericson would be working with the Deputy Police Chief on the 2017 Public Safety budget. City Administrator Ericson reported this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8553, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2017 Budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8555, Appointing Deputy Chief Steve Menard as the Interim Police Chief and Authorizing Corresponding Additional Compensation. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the City Council appoint Deputy Chief Steve Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 6 Menard as the Interim Police Chief and authorize the corresponding additional compensation (10%) for this appointment. She explained that Police Chief Tom Kinney’s last day on the job would be Friday, April 29th. For this reason, the City needed to appoint an interim police chief, which would be effective on Saturday, April 30th through the date a new Police Chief was hired. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8555, Appointing Deputy Chief Steve Menard as the Interim Police Chief and Authorizing Corresponding Additional Compensation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8561, Approve Consultant to Perform Design Services Related to the Public Works Facility. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve a consultant to perform design services related to the Public Works Facility. He noted he met with representatives from I & S Group and Ortel Architects regarding the design services, and spoke with individuals from SEH and Stantec. He believed the two bids submitted were fair and competitive bids. He noted the budget had $200,000 for this item and suggested the overage be paid for by the funds set aside for the splash pad. Staff recommended the Council approve an agreement with Ortel Architects for an amount of $247,860 with a 5% contingency. Mayor Flaherty asked why the budget was so far off. Public Works Director Erickson explained this amount was estimated based on the proposed expense for the Public Works Facility. He apologized to the Council for underestimating this item. Mayor Flaherty questioned if this expense would be part of the Public Works Facility bond. Finance Director Beer reported this would be the case. Council Member Mueller stated she had a conversation with City Administrator Ericson regarding this item. She requested Public Works Director Erickson provide the Council with further background information on the firms for future requests. Council Member Meehlhause asked if Ortel Architects completed the City’s space needs study. Public Works Director Erickson stated this was the case. Council Member Meehlhause recommended the City staff tour the Little Canada Public Works Facility as this project was completed by Ortel Architects. Public Works Director Erickson explained he does plan to tour this facility with several staff members. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be interested in attending this tour. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8561, Approve Consultant to Perform Design Services Related to the Public Works Facility in an amount of $247,860 with a 5% contingency. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 7 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8554, Acceptance of the Twin Cities Gateway Member City Grant Agreement. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council accept the Twin Cities Gateway member city grant agreement. She explained Mounds View has been a member of Twin Cities Gateway since 2009. She indicated the City would be receiving $8,672 in funds for 2016. Staff recommended $1,500 of the funds be allocated to the Mounds View Community Center to allow for the revamping of their website and the remainder of the funds, $7,172, be allocated to the Mounds View Festival in the Park Committee. Mayor Flaherty asked if $1,500 would be enough to revamp the website at the Community Center. He questioned if funds could be shifted from one entity to the other to cover any overages. City Administrator Ericson reported the City could shift funds. Further discussion ensued regarding how to properly allocate the dollars between the Community Center and Festival in the Park. Staff recommended an allocation be made to Festival in the Park after the City receives an invoice from the Community Center for their website work. Council Member Gunn suggested the dollar amounts be removed from the Resolution and the donation be accepted as a lump sum. The funds could then be allocated at a future date. City Administrator Ericson reported the Resolution could be amended and the Council could proceed in this manner. Council Member Mueller recommended the Council describe how the fund will be used within the Resolution for auditing purposes. Finance Director Beer anticipated that staff would have information on the website expenses in the near future, which would assist with the proper allocation of the grant funds. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8554, Acceptance of the Twin Cities Gateway Member City Grant, as corrected. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Mueller) Motion carried. G. Resolution 8556, Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment for 2015 Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council accept the improvements and approve the final payment for the 2015 roofing of booster station and well No. 2 project. He noted all forms have been submitted by the contractor and staff recommended Council approval. Mayor Flaherty asked how staff arrived at the final payment amount. Public Works Director Erickson reported this was the 5% that was withheld from the contractor. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 8 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8556, Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment for 2015 Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8557, Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Braun Intertec for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services Related to Street & Utility Improvement Program – Area I. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve an engineering services agreement with Braun Intertec for construction materials testing and special inspection services for Area I of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. He noted he spoke with Braun and American Engineering regarding this contract and Braun Intertec came in with the low bid. Staff recommended approval with a 10% contingency. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8557, Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Braun Intertec for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services Related to Street & Utility Improvement Program – Area I. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item 8A. A. Resolution 8560, Approving the Appointment of Kathryn Ann Smith to the Police Civil Service Commission Effective June 1, 2016. B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider a Resolution for a Honeybee Keeping License for Resident Jens Loader located at 7375 Pleasant View Drive. C. Resolution 8552, Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2016 through December 2016. D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider a Special Assessment for a Private Water Service Repair. E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider Special Assessments for Unpaid Abatement Charges, Administrative Offense Charges, and Diseased Tree Charges. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 8A. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 9 A. Resolution 8560, Approving the Appointment of Kathryn Ann Smith to the Police Civil Service Commission Effective June 1, 2016. Mayor Flaherty thanked Kathryn Ann Smith for her willingness to serve on the Police Civil Service Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8560, Approving the Appointment of Kathryn Ann Smith to the Police Civil Service Commission Effective June 1, 2016. Council Member Meehlhause noted the Police Civil Service Commission still had one more opening. Those interested in serving on this capacity were encouraged to contact City Hall for further information. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 14, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 23 stating this line should read for coming to the Council meeting. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 13, correcting the spelling of Knight Crawlers. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 3, Line 14, removing the word the. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 40, indicating this line should read proposed project timeline. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 9, Line 8 and 9, should be reworded to read those interested in volunteering on the Charter Commission should contact City Hall for further information. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 10 MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the March 14, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. March 28, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 2, Line 23, noting backyard should be made singular. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 38, changing the word buyers to suppliers. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 15, removing the capital “O” in of. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 7, Line 1, changing he to the. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 7, Line 22, removing the word the. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 32, changing the word charged to paid. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 9, Line 16, noting that he, Mayor Flaherty and City Administrator Ericson attended the meeting with Ramsey County. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the March 28, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported she attended the Ramsey County Urban Pollinators class. She found the class to be quite interesting. She learned Ramsey County wanted to work with local governments with highways to provide additional native plantings that would benefit the bee population. In addition, cities were encouraged to investigate their own property to find areas that could return to prairie for the purpose of encouraging bee and butterfly pollination. She believed a portion of Silver View Park could be turned into a prairie. She noted these prairie areas would use less water and pesticides, which was great for the environment. The City could also encourage homeowners to plant their catch basins with prairie plants. Mayor Flaherty supported this idea and encouraged staff and Councilmembers to drive through the City and keep in mind areas that could be turned into prairie. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 11 Council Member Gunn indicated she attended the Wizard of Oz production at Pinewood Elementary School. Council Member Gunn reported the robotics team would be leaving for St. Louis on Wednesday, April 27th for the National Championship. Council Member Gunn stated after 41 years of service to the Mounds View Public Schools, School District Superintendent Dan Hooverman would be retiring. She explained an Open House would be held on Tuesday, May 24th from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Chippewa Middle School for Superintendent Hooverman. She wished Mr. Hooverman well in his retirement and thanked him for a job well done. Council Member Mueller thanked Mr. Hooverman for his 41 years of service to the Mounds View School District. She also thanked Fire Chief Zikmund for his 35 years of service to the community on the SBM Fire Department. Council Member Mueller thanked Police Chief Kinney for his 31 years of service to the Mounds View Police Department. She noted there would be a coffee and cake reception at City Hall for Police Chief Kinney on Friday, April 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Council Member Mueller indicated Festival in the Park had a garden plant sale this spring. She explained plants would be available for pick up on Friday, May 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Public Works Building. It was noted the next Festival in the Park Committee meeting would be held on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Member Mueller reported the next League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting would be held on Thursday, May 19th and the Finance Committee would be meeting on Wednesday, May 25th. She anticipated the LMCIT would be raising their rates 2.5% to 3% in 2017. Council Member Mueller provided comment on several legislative issues that were being discussed by the House that impacted Mounds View residents. She indicated Minnesota had a limited amount of time to become compliant with the Real ID. She stated no progress had been made on the transportation bill. She anticipated police body camera legislation would be approved in this session after the data practice regulations were set. She noted no discussions have been held regarding stormwater or fresh water infrastructure. Council Member Mueller commented small wireless towers were being pushed and further decisions would have to be made regarding this topic. She hoped that the language regarding the sales tax exemption for cities and JPA’s would be cleaned up this session. She anticipated LGA reformation would continue, along with TIF law. She stated there was a movement to remove the cabin classification on property taxes to increase funding for schools. She indicated cities would have to review their permitting process and code requirements to consider allowing tiny houses within the community. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 12 City Administrator Ericson stated there was some concern within the metro area regarding tiny houses and that cities may have no say. He feared that the legislation as submitted would take away the permitting process for cities. He indicated a tiny house would be an additional living unit that might not have to comply with setbacks. He understood the tiny houses would be allowed for six months, with an additional six-month extension. He commented the tiny houses would require septic trucks to service them. He understood the concept appeared to be great, but there were a large number of issues that needed to be addressed. Mayor Flaherty stated there has been individuals lobbying on behalf of cities. Council Member Mueller reported the Ramsey County League of Local Government was sponsoring an ethnic panel discussion called “How Can We Unite” on Thursday, April 28th at the Maplewood City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause stated a neighborhood meeting would be held at the Community Center on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m. for the residents living in Area I. Council Member Meehlhause commented County Road H was now open. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he attended the Pinewood Elementary production of the Wizard of Oz with his wife and was very pleased by the fine work conducted by these students. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending an NYFS meeting on Thursday, April 28th. Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Mounds View Lion’s and Boy Scouts for cleaning up County Highway 10 this past Saturday. Mayor Flaherty reported detours would occur at the intersection of County Road H and Highway 10 in May. He encouraged Mounds View residents to be patient and noted the intersection would better serve the City after completion. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer stated the conduit debt request submitted to the City has been dropped. Public Works Director Erickson reported that the Area I contractor would begin to mobilize on Monday, May 2nd. He discussed the work that had been completed on County Road H. 1. Administration Report City Administrator Ericson reviewed the City Council Work Session agenda for Monday, May 2nd. The Council was interested in receiving a presentation from Officer Kirsten Heineman. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 13 City Administrator Ericson indicated a resident recently asked to purchase an old City street signs. Staff suggested the signs be sold at $10 per sign and the monies could be used for park grants. He requested comment from the Council on this matter. Council Member Gunn suggested the signs be held onto until Festival in the Park. She stated she would be more than happy to sell the signs at a booth during this event. The Council supported this suggestion. City Administrator Ericson discussed the next steps for the County Highway 10 renaming. He stated City staff had reached out to local businesses regarding a potential name change to Mounds View Boulevard. He was pleased to report that the overwhelming majority supported the name change. He noted the post office was contacted to ensure mail would continue to be delivered throughout the renaming process. The Council supported the City moving forward with the renaming of County Highway 10 to Mounds View Boulevard. City Administrator Ericson summarized the status of the Comprehensive Plan Update, noting this would be further discussed by the Council at the June worksession meeting. City Administrator Ericson stated the spring cleanup day would be held on Saturday, April 30th at the Public Works garage from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. City Administrator Ericson asked if the Council was interested in having staff draft a letter on the City’s behalf regarding body camera legislation. The Council supported this recommendation. City Administrator Ericson commented the City of Spring Lake Park was considering a splash pad at Lakeside Lion’s Park. Spring Lake Park was wondering if Mounds View was interested in working jointly on this project. Council Member Gunn was not interested in working on this project with Spring Lake Park. She believed the City should pursue its own splash pad. Council Member Mueller preferred to see the splash pad in Mounds View as well. Council Member Hull and Council Member Meehlhause agreed. Mayor Flaherty wanted to see the amenity remain in Mounds View as well. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs explained documents had been signed on one of the easements. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council April 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 14 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.