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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016/06/13PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 13, 2016 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 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, June 13, 2016, City Council Agenda. Mayor Flaherty requested Items A and B under Council business be swapped. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, June 13, 2016, agenda as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 8586, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Battin for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record thanking Jim Battin for his years of dedicated service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Adopt Resolution 8586, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Battin for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 B. Resolution 8587, a Resolution of Appreciation for Blake Downes for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record thanking Blake Downes for his years of dedicated service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Adopt Resolution 8587, a Resolution of Appreciation for Blake Downes for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8588, a Resolution of Appreciation for Gary Rundle for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record thanking Gary Rundle for his years of dedicated service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Adopt Resolution 8588, a Resolution of Appreciation for Gary Rundle for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8589, a Resolution of Appreciation for Paul Schiltgen for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full for the record thanking Paul Schiltgen for his years of dedicated service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 8589, a Resolution of Appreciation for Paul Schiltgen for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mayor Flaherty thanked Jim Battin, Blake Downes, Gary Rundle and Paul Schiltgen for their service to the City on the Streets and Utilities Commission. He explained this Commission began in 2007 and greatly assisted the City of Mounds View in completing its largest street and utility program. Council Member Mueller was proud of the fact that Mounds View led the way in reconstructing and completing its streets without charging assessments. She thanked Finance Director Beer for his great vision and assistance in getting this huge project done on time and on budget. She was very proud of City staff and City Council for successfully completing this program. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS B. 7:00 p.m., Public Hearing, Resolution 8591, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Meridith Grosse Located at 7985 Fairchild Avenue. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a residential kennel license for the property at 7985 Fairchild Avenue for Meridith Grosse. She explained Ms. Grosse has three dogs that are call current on their rabies shots. In accordance with City Code, the Council is required to hold a public hearing in order to take action on this item. It was noted Ms. Grosse has received one complaint, two emails and two calls in opposition of this request due to the fact the dogs have a barking issue. She indicated Ms. Grosse has addressed the barking concern. She reported Ms. Grosse was in attendance to address this concern. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Flaherty asked if Ms. Grosse believed her dogs had a barking problem. Meridith Grosse, 7985 Fairchild Avenue, explained one of her dogs did have a barking problem, but this has been addressed through a permanent bark collar. Mayor Flaherty questioned how long Ms. Grosse had lived in Mounds View. Ms. Grosse indicated she has lived in Mounds View for the past 12 years. Mayor Flaherty inquired how long Ms. Grosse has had three dogs. Ms. Grosse stated she has had three dogs since September of 2015 and was made aware of the kennel license requirement after meeting with the Community Service Officer. Mayor Flaherty encouraged Ms. Grosse to speak with her neighbors in order to see if there were any further concerns with barking dogs. He was not comfortable with requiring Ms. Grosse to get rid of one of her dogs at this time and believed that Ms. Grosse had addressed the barking concerns. Council Member Mueller understood that one of the complaints stated one of Ms. Grosse’s dogs got out of the yard and was barking at a neighbor. Ms. Grosse confirmed that her yard was fenced and her dogs had not gotten out of the yard. She stated there were numerous dogs in her neighborhood and perhaps the complaint should have been filed against a different person. Council Member Mueller commented that another one of the complaints reported the dogs were outside from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. every day. Ms. Grosse stated this was not the case because she was at work during this time. She indicated the dogs were let out in the morning but were promptly put back into the house. Council Member Mueller was pleased that Ms. Grosse has found a solution to the barking concerns. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Flaherty agreed and believed Ms. Grosse was a reasonable person. She encouraged her to be in communication with her neighbors. Colleen Miller, 7980 Fairchild Avenue, stated she has lived at her home for the past 20 years. She attested to the fact that Ms. Grosse’s dogs are not barking as was stating within the complaint. She indicated there were other dogs barking in the neighborhood. She supported Ms. Grosse having a kennel license and be allowed to keep her three dogs. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8591, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Meridith Grosse Located at 7985 Fairchild Avenue. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be supporting this request but noted it had been a difficult decision for him. He appreciated Ms. Grosse’s being present and providing comments this evening. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. 7:00 p.m., Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 918, an Ordinance Naming that Section of County Road 10 in the City of Mounds View to “Mounds View Boulevard” (ROLL CALL VOTE). City Administrator Ericson discussed the history of County Highway 10 and explained the Council heard the first reading for Ordinance 918 at their May 23rd meeting. He noted Ramsey County and MnDOT would be replacing the signs along I-35W and on County Road 10 at no cost to the City. He reported local signs could be replaced as soon as possible and MnDOT would replace signs over the next few years when completing projects along I-35W. He stated it would take several years for all of the signs to be replaced. He requested the Council hold a public hearing and adopt Ordinance 918 renaming that section of County Road 10 in Mounds View to “Mounds View Boulevard”. Council Member Gunn asked if staff reached out to the post office. City Administrator Ericson explained staff had spoken to the post office and they would continue to deliver mail to both street addresses. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 918, an Ordinance Naming that Section of County Road 10 in the City of Mounds View to “Mounds View Boulevard”. Council Member Meehlhause thanked County Commissioner Blake Huffman and Jim Tolaas for their assistance with this matter. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller thanked Council Member Gunn for her work on the I-35W Coalition as well. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 915, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1012 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Regarding Rental Dwelling Licensing Requirements. City Administrator Ericson stated the Council reviewed this Ordinance at the May 2nd worksession and the May 23rd City Council meeting. Staff reviewed the Ordinance amendment with the Council in detail and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 915, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1012 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Regarding Rental Dwelling Licensing Requirements. Council Member Mueller reported a printed copy of this Ordinance was available at City Hall and would also be posted on the City’s website. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 920, an Ordinance Renaming Highway Avenue in the City of Mounds View to “County Road H”. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council introduce an ordinance that would rename Highway Avenue to County Road H. He explained this roadway was an extension of County Road H and Ramsey County supported the name change. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 920, an Ordinance Renaming Highway Avenue in the City of Mounds View to “County Road H”. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8584, Approve Replacement of the Mounds View Community Center Sign and Order Improvement. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council approve the replacement of the Mounds View Community Center sign. He noted the current sign was further set back on the road, which led to frustration in finding the Community Center. He stated the Council had budgeted $40,000 Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 6 to replace the sign in 2016. He indicated staff requested bids for the sign which ranged from $24,000 to $47,000. The low bid was submitted by Laurence Signs in St. Paul. Staff recommended the Council approve the replacement of the Community Center Sign and order the improvement. If approved, the sign would be completed in August 2016. Council Member Mueller requested the sign be completed prior to Festival in the Park which would be held on August 20th of this year. Mayor Flaherty questioned which Sign Option the Council wanted to proceed with. Council Member Meehlhause supported Option 1 as it was consistent with the City Hall sign. Council Member Hull was in favor of Option 2 and wanted to see the sign on the north side of the entrance. Council Member Mueller supported Option 1 on the north side of the entrance. Mayor Flaherty and Council Member Gunn agreed with this recommendation. Council Member Gunn questioned if more panels could be added in the future. Public Works Supervisor reported this could be done. There was Council consensus for sign Option 1, with four panels on the north side of the entrance. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the Resolution amounts in detail with the Council. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8584, Approve Replacement of the Mounds View Community Center Sign and Order Improvement, with the numbers as discussed by staff. Council Member Mueller thanked staff for their work on this project and was pleased that the bids came in under budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 919, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Regarding Dynamic Display Signs. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 1008 of the City Code regarding dynamic display signs. The proposed amendment would allow for full color dynamic display signs in the R-1 zoning district for churches and institutional uses. He reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Ordinance amendment. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 7 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 919, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Regarding Dynamic Display Signs. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8592, Approving the 2017-2020 Ramsey County Elections Agreement. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council approve the 2017 through 2020 Ramsey County Elections Agreement. She discussed how the 2020 Presidential primary would be covered. She described the management services Ramsey County provides to the City and recommended approval of the agreement. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8592, Approving the 2017-2020 Ramsey County Elections Agreement. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8593, Authorization to Advertise and Create an Eligibility List to Initiate the Police Officer Hiring Process. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Police Officer Daniel Stone recently resigned his position with the City of Mounds View. She stated on May 31, 2016 the Police Civil Service Commission approved the process of hiring a police officer for the position and the establishment of a new eligibility list. Staff recommended the Council authorize to advertise and create an eligibility list to initiate the Police Officer hiring process. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8593, Authorization to Advertise and Create an Eligibility List to Initiate the Police Officer Hiring Process. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 921, an Ordinance Opting Out of the requirements of Minnesota State Statute 462.3593, which Defines and Regulates Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings. City Administrator Ericson requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would opt out of the requirements of Minnesota State Statute 462.3593 which defines and regulates temporary family health care dwellings. He explained the Governor had recently signed into law the legislation that allows temporary dwellings for family members with a health or mental condition to be located on a property for six to twelve months. After discussing this matter at a prior meeting, the Council was not interested in allowing these temporary health care dwellings in the City of Mounds View. It was noted the Second Reading for Ordinance 921 would be held on June 27th. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 8 Mayor Flaherty thanked the League of Minnesota Cities for drafting an Ordinance to assist cities in opting out of this State Statute. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 921, an Ordinance Opting Out of the requirements of Minnesota State Statute 462.3593, which Defines and Regulates Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 8598, Approving the Upgrade for the SCADA Computer Program. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council approve an upgrade for the SCADA computer program. He indicated the City has operated a water and sewer system since the 1960’s. This SCADA system controls pumping of the water and oversees the City’s two lift stations. He indicated the current SCADA system was purchased in 1989, was upgraded in 1998. This system consists of a computer, hardware and software. It was noted this system was in need of another upgrade from Automatic Systems and would cost $33,418 with the road sensors. Staff recommended approval of this request. Council Member Mueller asked if staff was asking for a total of $43,265 for the SCADA system and road sensors. Public Works Supervisor Peterson reported this was the case. Council Member Meehlhause questioned where the road sensors would be located. Public Works Supervisor Peterson described where the three road sensors would be located in the City of Mounds View. Council Member Mueller looked forward to seeing the information gathered from the road sensors and hoped the City would be able to better regulate the road salt that was used on the City’s streets. She indicated this was one of the factors in the City’s GreenStep program. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8598, Approving the Upgrade for the SCADA Computer Program. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 8599, Approving the Authorization of AE2S to Perform a Water Production Assessment and to Prepare a Management Program for the Water Infrastructure. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested approval of AE2S to perform a water production assessment and to prepare a management program for the water infrastructure. He explained the water systems have been operating for over 25 years with no material upgrades. Staff has found that a lot of the components within the well pumps were obsolete which made repairs quite difficult. For this reason, staff recommended the Council approve a water production assessment Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 9 to be completed by AE2S. Council Member Meehlhause asked what non-destructive testing was. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated non-destructive testing would be testing for lead. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8599, Approving the Authorization of AE2S to Perform a Water Production Assessment and to Prepare a Management Program for the Water Infrastructure. Mayor Flaherty supported staff completing the water assessment and having a program in place. He was pleased that the City would now have a plan in place for its water supply. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Meehlhause asked to remove Item 8H. Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item 8A. A. Resolution 8594, a Resolution Approving Mounds View Business Licenses for the Period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. B. Resolution 8595, a Resolution to Approve Severance for Officer Daniel Stone. C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 920, an Ordinance Renaming Highway Avenue in the City of Mounds View to “County Road H”. D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, July 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., for Municipal Consent on MnDOT I35W North Project. E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 919, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Regarding Dynamic Display Signs. F. Resolution 8585, Adopting and Reporting Performance Measures. G. Resolution 8596, Exempting Adjoining Property Owners and Occupants from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 344 when their Land Considered Together is under 20 Acres. H. Resolution 8597, Approving a Joint Seal Coat Project with the City of Fridley on Pleasant View Drive. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Items 8A and 8H. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. Resolution 8594, a Resolution Approving Mounds View Business Licenses for the Period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mayor Flaherty commented that some of the proposed licenses were no longer businesses within the City of Mounds View. City Administrator Ericson explained these businesses would be removed from the list. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8594, a Resolution Approving Mounds View Business Licenses for the Period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8597, Approving a Joint Seal Coat Project with the City of Fridley on Pleasant View Drive. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City’s side of Pleasant View Drive had curb and gutter. Public Works Supervisor Peterson was uncertain. He did not believe this portion of roadway had curb and gutter. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8597, Approving a Joint Seal Coat Project with the City of Fridley on Pleasant View Drive. 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/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 23, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 19 stating the sentence should read liquor store’s. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the May 23 , 2016, City Council meeting minutes as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 11 Council Member Mueller stated the next Festival in the Park Committee meeting would be held on Tuesday, June 21st at City Hall. The meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m. She encouraged those interested and willing to assist with this wonderful event to attend this meeting. She then reviewed the list of scheduled events for this year’s Festival in the Park. Council Member Mueller indicated the League of Minnesota Cities conference would be held June 14th through June 17th. She stated she would be interviewing LMC board candidates again this year. This was a special privilege for her as this was her last year serving on the LMC board. She congratulated the City of Mounds View for their efforts on becoming a GreenStep City. Council Member Meehlhause thanked City Administrator Ericson, Finance Director Beer, Mayor Flaherty and Council Member Gunn for participating in the Northeast Youth and Family Services Mayor’s Cup golf event. He stated there were 24 teams signed up for this event. He indicated he would be attending an NYFS meeting on Thursday along with the League of Minnesota Cities Conference this week. Council Member Mueller asked if the Council could approve motion of support for Council Member Meehlhause becoming the NYFS Chair. Council Member Meehlhause did not believe this was necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. The Council Expresses its Support for Council Member Meehlhause Becoming the Northeast Youth and Family Services Chairman of the Board. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Abstain – 1 (Meehlhause) Motion carried. Mayor Flaherty stated he had a great time at the Mayor’s Cup golf event. Mayor Flaherty reminded the Council of the tri-city meeting with Blaine and Spring Lake Park, which would be held on Tuesday, June 14th. Mayor Flaherty indicated he would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on Wednesday. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported he and Administrator Ericson met with Fire Chief Smith where the 2017 preliminary budget was discussed. He provided a summary of the budget and stated these were early numbers that would be revised over the coming months. At this time, the preliminary budget impact was showing a net decrease of $11,000 for 2017. City Administrator Ericson stated compensation for the City Council was recently discussed at a worksession meeting. He indicated it had been 13 years since the Council has had a pay increase. He explained an Ordinance would have to be adopted in order to amend the Council pay. He provided the Council with some research he had conducted regarding Council pay. It was noted Council and Mayor pay was higher in surrounding communities. He commented if the Council Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 12 were to approve a pay increase, it would not take effect until January of 2017. He requested direction from the Council on how to proceed. Mayor Flaherty believed that the time and effort given by each Councilmember warranted a pay increase. He stated the current monthly stipend was less than minimum wage. He indicated he would support a reasonable increase. Council Member Hull asked if an increase could be made in 2017 and 2018. City Administrator Ericson explained that an increase could be approved for 2017 and then the future Council could take action again in 2018 for 2019. Council Member Meehlhause believed an increase would be timely. He recommended the Mounds View pay be comparable with median paying cities. He supported the Mayor being paid $7,500 and Councilmembers being paid $6,000, noting this would only impact the budget by $2,500. Council Member Mueller believed that after 13 years a raise would be in order. Council Member Gunn agreed with Council Member Meehlhause’s suggestion as this would get the City to median pay for the Mayor and Councilmembers. Mayor Flaherty feared that raising his pay 19% would be frowned upon by the public. He recommended a 5% raise across the board and that another pay raise be considered in 2018. Council Member Gunn reviewed the amount neighboring communities paid their Mayor and City Councilmembers. She reported at this time, the Mayor is paid $6,300 and the Councilmembers are paid $5,700 per year. She supported the raise as suggested by Council Member Meehlhause given the fact the Mayor and Council has not received a raise in 13 years. City Administrator Ericson encouraged the Council to get the pay closer to the average given the fact another pay raise may not be approved for another five to ten years. Mayor Flaherty encouraged the Council to continue to think on this topic and requested staff to bring it back at a future meeting. City Administrator Ericson stated the other issue that needs to be addressed by the Council was the EDA levy for 2017. He explained in November of last year, the Council amended the EDA’s enabling language to allow the EDA to levy dollars. He reviewed the maximum amount that could be levied by the EDA stating this could not be more than $161,236 and would cause a 3% levy increase. He stated at this time, the City could not support economic development as it did not have the funds. He asked how the Council wanted to proceed with this issue. Council Member Hull asked if the extra levy would include personnel salaries. City Administrator Ericson described how the City covered Business Development Coordinator Beeman’s salary was covered with increment from TIF District 5. Mounds View City Council June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 13 Council Member Hull questioned how much funds the EDA should levy. City Administrator Ericson believed this would depend on the EDA’s goals for the future. Council Member Hull was in favor of the Council discussing this further at the July worksession meeting. Council Member Mueller stated a number of communities use TIF funding for community development. However, Mounds View used its TIF funding to redevelop its streets. She did not want to see Mounds View stop pursuing new development opportunities. She believed the Mounds View residents would support economic development in the community in order for the City to remain vibrant. Council Member Meehlhause agreed the City should move forward with this matter. He asked if the EDA would have a levy cap. City Administrator Ericson reported there would be a cap based on the culmination of the City’s entire levy. Council Member Meehlhause understood TIF funds could be used to purchase property and to support housing programs. He questioned if EDA funds could be used in this same manner. City Administrator Ericson explained that EDA funds could be used for any TIF eligible expense as outlined in MN Statues Chapter 469, such as purchasing property, supporting housing programs, business incentives, façade enhancements within the business community, branding or marketing efforts for the City of Mounds View, to name a few. There was consensus among the Council to move forward with pursuing an EDA levy. City Administrator Ericson indicated he would move forward in conjunction with Business Development Coordinator Beeman to work on economic development goals for the City. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: TUESDAY, July 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.