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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2016/08/08PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 8, 2016 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:02 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause NOT PRESENT: Mueller. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, August 8, 2016, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, August 8, 2016, agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Heartsafe Community Proclamation. Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full for the record declaring August 20, 2016, to be the start of the City of Mounds View’s Heartsafe Community Initiative. He provided further comment on the benefits of Mounds View becoming a Heartsafe Community and thanked staff for bringing this item forward. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 923, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Beer requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 franchise fee with Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas for operations in the City of Mounds View. He explained this matter was reviewed on a yearly basis by the Council and noted the franchise fee was currently at a rate of 4%. He described how the City used franchise fees to buy down the levy and fix local streets. He reported the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance would occur on August 22 nd . Council Member Meehlhause asked if a future Council could exclude the sunset clause. Finance Director Beer reported the date could be changed within the Ordinance by the Council. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 923, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 924, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Beer requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee with CenterPoint Natural Gas for operations in the City of Mounds View. It was noted CenterPoint has only one customer in the City. He explained this matter was reviewed on a yearly basis by the Council and noted the franchise fee was currently at a rate of 4%. He described how the City used franchise fees to buy down the levy and fix local streets. He reported the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance would occur on August 22 nd . Mayor Flaherty questioned if the CenterPoint user was a resident or business. Finance Director Beer stated the CenterPoint user was a business and this was due to the businesses location. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 924, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 926, an Ordinance Amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114 and 1116 relating to Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries, and Taprooms. Planner Sevald requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title 1100 relating to microbreweries, national breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, distilled spirits, micro distilleries and taprooms. He described the growing trend of microbreweries and taprooms in the State of Minnesota and discussed the proposed zoning changes for the City. It was noted this Ordinance had been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 3 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 926, an Ordinance Amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114 and 1116 relating to Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries, and Taprooms. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 925, an Ordinance Amending Title 500, Chapter 502 to add Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries and Taprooms Business Licensing to the Liquor Code. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title 500 adding microbreweries, national breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, distilled spirits, micro distilleries and taprooms to the business licensing within the liquor code. She explained she was continuing to research the tasting requirements for distilleries. She recommended two separate liquor licenses be required for a single establishment with a brewery and distillery. Discussion ensued regarding the property line setback requirements for liquor establishments within the community. Council Member Meehlhause discussed Page 9, Sub Item B and asked if the 200 feet requirement should only be if a school was located in a business district. He recommended the same requirement remain in place for churches. Council Member Gunn noted there was a school operation in the business district in Mounds View that was currently located adjacent to a restaurant that served liquor. City Administrator Ericson reported the Council and staff could continue to hold a discussion on how setback requirements were measured to ensure the proper setbacks were being met. Mayor Flaherty recommended the setback language be changed back to entry way to entry way and not read from property line to property line. The Council was in favor of adjusting the setback requirements from Pinewood and Edgewood to 500 feet from door to door. Council Member Gunn requested the Council turn to Page 16 of the Ordinance and questioned why brewers or distillers were not allowed to own their own equipment. City Administrator Ericson clarified that this portion of the Ordinance was referring to gambling equipment and not brewing or distillery equipment. Mayor Flaherty discussed the hours of sales allowed and asked if Sunday sales would be allowed. City Administrator Ericson indicated the consensus of Council was to allow for the sale of growlers on Sunday. Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 4 MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 925, an Ordinance Amending Title 500, Chapter 502 to add Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries and Taprooms Business Licensing to the Liquor Code. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mayor Flaherty requested Item J be discussed next. The Council was in agreement with this suggestion. J. Resolution 8617, Authorizing the Sending of Notice of Termination of Lease to Creative Kids Academy – Mounds View, Inc. City Administrator Ericson stated this item was reviewed by the Council at a recent worksession with representatives from the YMCA in attendance. He reported staff received a proposal from the YMCA to provide childcare at the community center. He explained the YMCA was aware the City had a lease with the current tenant (Creative Kids Academy) through July of 2018. He commented there was a clause in the lease agreement that allows for early termination by providing a one-year written notice to the tenant. It was noted staff had reached out to the owners of Creative Kids Academy, however the owner was out of the country. He indicated a conversation was held via phone and through email correspondence with the owner where he requested a decision by the Council be deferred to the August 22 nd City Council meeting. Council Member Meehlhause supported the matter being postponed to August 22 nd . Council Member Hull and Council Member Gunn were in agreement. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Postpone Action on Resolution 8617, Authorizing the Sending of Notice of Termination of Lease to Creative Kids Academy – Mounds View, Inc., to the Monday, August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8615, Authorization to Advertise for the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Position. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported Craig Swalchick has resigned his position with the City effective August 10 th . She requested the Council authorize the advertisement for the housing/code enforcement inspector position. Staff reviewed the proposed hiring timeline and recommended the Council authorize staff to advertise the position. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8615, Authorization to Advertise for the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Position. Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Meehlhause wished Craig Swalchick well in his new position and thanked him for the outstanding work he conducted on behalf of the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 927, an Ordinance amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1103 and 1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. Planner Sevald requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Title 1100 relating to accessory dwelling units (ADU). He reported this matter has been discussed by both the Council and Planning Commission. He explained the intention of this amendment would be to allow residents to continue to age in place. He provided further comment on the proposed regulations for ADU’s and noted a rental license would be required. Mayor Flaherty asked if ADU’s would have separate water and gas. Planner Sevald stated the Ordinance amendment would not require ADU’s to have separate water and gas. Mayor Flaherty questioned if ADU’s would have a separate address. Planner Sevald reported this would not be the case for internal units, but believed ADU’s with a separate access point would benefit from a separate address. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 927, an Ordinance amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1103 and 1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Planner Sevald and the Planning Commission for all of their efforts on this Ordinance amendment. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 922, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 105 of the City Code to Increase Mayor and Council Member Annual Compensation (ROLL CALL VOTE). City Administrator Ericson stated this item was first discussed by the Council at their June worksession meeting. He explained this matter was brought about after it was determined the Council and Mayor had not received a raise in pay in 10+ years. He reviewed the process that must be followed in order to increase the Council and Mayor compensation. He discussed the compensation being paid to neighboring communities’ elected officials. Staff described the proposed pay increase noting it would not take effect until January 1, 2017, and recommended the Council adopt Ordinance 922. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 922, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 105 of the City Code to Increase Mayor and Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Annual Compensation. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Flaherty. Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. H. Resolution 8613, Approve Replacement of Two Existing Hydrants on County Road H in Conjunction with Ramsey County’s Project. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the replacement of two existing hydrants on County Road H, near Mounds View Boulevard. He explained these two hydrants were in the pavement that was being replaced by Ramsey County and would have to be moved. He understood this was an oversight by the County Engineer. He indicated the moving of the hydrants would be covered by the County and the hydrant expense would be the responsibility of the City. Staff reviewed the estimated expense and recommended approval of the project. Mayor Flaherty questioned where the hydrants were at this time. Public Works Director Erickson described the location of the hydrants. Mayor Flaherty asked how far the hydrants would be moved. Public Works Director Erickson estimated the hydrants would be moved approximately 10 to 20 feet to the west. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8613, Approve Replacement of Two Existing Hydrants on County Road H in Conjunction with Ramsey County’s Project. Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for the thorough staff report and for noting how the expense would be covered within the 2016 budget. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 8614, Approve Replacement of Driveway and Sidewalk at 3009 County Road H. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the replacement of the driveway and sidewalk at 3009 County Road H. He explained the replacement was being proposed because the existing sidewalk was graded and draining towards the property. It was noted the new driveway and sidewalk would drain away from the property. Staff recommended the Council approve the repair and that the project be funded out of the Street Improvement Fund. Mayor Flaherty asked if the entire driveway would be replaced. Public Works Director Erickson reported the entire width of the driveway would be replaced from the street to one panel past the sidewalk. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8614, Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 7 Approve Replacement of Driveway and Sidewalk at 3009 County Road H. Mayor Flaherty believed the replacement of this driveway and sidewalk was the right thing for the City to do. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 8618, Approving the Purchase of a 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Truck for the Sewer Department. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the purchase of a 2017 Ford F250 pickup truck for the Sewer Department. He indicated this truck was on the replacement schedule. It was noted an older truck would be traded in and a jib crane would be placed on the new Sewer Department truck. He explained the new truck would be used for routine sewer maintenance. Council Member Meehlhause asked if there was any concern of going from a one ton to a ¾ ton pickup truck. Public Works Director Erickson believed the proposed pickup truck would manage the sewer workload well. Finance Director Beer questioned if the existing jib crane would be sold with the older truck. Public Works Director Erickson reported this was the case noting the crane would make the older truck more marketable. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8618, Approving the Purchase of a 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Truck for the Sewer Department. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider Adoption of Ordinance 923 Continuing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations. B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider Adoption of Ordinance 924 Continuing a Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Energy Natural Gas Operations. C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider Adoption of Ordinance 926, amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1113, 1114, 1115 and 1116 relating to Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries, and Taprooms Business Licensing to the Liquor Code. D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider Adoption of Ordinance 925, an Ordinance Amending Title 500, Chapters 501 and 502 to add Micro Breweries, National Breweries, Regional Breweries, Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 8 Brewpubs, Distilled Spirits, Microdistilleries, and Taprooms Business Licensing to the Liquor Code. E. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider Adoption of Ordinance 927, an Ordinance amending Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapters 1102, 1103, and 1106 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. F. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. for Monday, August 22, 2016, to Consider a Chicken Keeping License for the Koen Family located at 7951 Greenwood Drive. G. Resolution 8616, Authorization to Auction Surplus Equipment. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 25, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 6 stating “aunable” should be changed to “unable”. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 36 suggesting the word “provided” be used when describing the work completed by Bolton & Menk. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Flaherty. To Approve the July 25, 2016, City Council meeting minutes as amended. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported on the National Night Out events that she attended. She was pleased to see the community support at these gatherings along with the number of new young families. Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Gunn stated Festival in the Park would be held on Saturday, August 20 th . She reviewed all of the events planned for the day and encouraged the public to attend. Council Member Meehlhause explained the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, August 16 th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. It was noted the committee was still in need of volunteers. Council Member Meehlhause indicated he attended the recent Cable Commission meeting for the Mayor. It was noted the group discussed the Comcast franchise negotiations. Council Member Meehlhause reported he, Council Member Gunn, Council Member Hull and City Administrator Ericson would be attending the Rice Creek Commons Celebration on Wednesday. Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be attending an NYFS meeting on Friday and next Wednesday. Council Member Gunn explained she would be attending a 35W Coalition meeting on Thursday, August 11 th . She hoped to have an update on the 35W MNPASS project for the Council by August 22 nd . She discussed a recent article in the newspaper noting Roseville would not be granting municipal consent until this fall. City Administrator Ericson reviewed a list of upcoming environmental impact and noise wall meetings for the 35W MNPASS project. He encouraged residents to attend these meetings in order to learn more about this project. Mayor Flaherty was pleased to report the City had 23 or 24 neighborhood parties registered with the City. He appreciated meeting a number of young families along with old friends during National Night Out. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Finance Department Quarterly Report Finance Director Beer reviewed the Second Quarter financials with the Council. He discussed the City’s revenue and expenses for the first six months of the year, which were in proper alignment at this time. It was noted the City’s Street Improvement Project would wrap up next spring. He was pleased to report the entire project came in $3 million under budget. The City’s investments were discussed and it was noted there has been a slow draw down over time as TIF Districts have decertified. He noted the 2016 audit was now complete and staff has begun to work on the 2017 budget. Staff then reviewed the 2017 budget approval timeline. 2. Liquor License Update – Keshav Enterprises, Inc. City Administrator Ericson stated the Council recently approved a liquor license for Keshav Enterprises at the former Snap Market. He reported the applicant went out of the country and there was an issue with his insurance documentation. For this reason, a liquor license was not issued by the State of Minnesota. In addition to this, the deal for the property fell through. He Mounds View City Council August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 10 explained that the applicant would not be pursuing a liquor store at the corner of County Road I and Edgewood. He indicated the liquor license at this property has been canceled. Public Works Director Erickson updated the Council on several projects occurring in the City. He noted work continues on Quincy and County Road I. The paving schedule for Area I was reviewed with the Council. He explained progress was being made on the trail along Mounds View Boulevard. It was noted the Silver View Park Trail would be reclaimed on Thursday. He discussed the work occurring at Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H. He anticipated he would have an update on the new Public Works Facility at the Council worksession in September. City Administrator Ericson provided a summary report from Council Member Mueller noting she had a wonderful time at National Night Out. Council Member Mueller had stated she appreciated the friendly nature of all of the residents she met with and enjoyed meeting young families and new residents in the community. Mayor Flaherty thanked City Administrator Ericson for his strong leadership amongst staff and for all he does on behalf of the City of Mounds View. City Administrator Ericson appreciated this recognition but noted he would not be able to conduct his work if not for the great department heads and staff working for the City. C. Reports of City Attorney There was nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: TUESDAY, September 6, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.