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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/04/28PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 28, 2014 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 28, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, April 28, 2014, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT Cam Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, expressed concern with the City’s inability to reign in nuisance code violations. He questioned why garbage cans were allowed to be placed in front of homes in Mounds View. He believed that garbage cans should not be visible from the street. He encouraged the City to assist with these matters as home values were being impacted. He did not approve of commercial or recreational vehicles/trailers being parked in driveways and yards. He recommended the City improve its code enforcement efforts as it would enhance the entire community. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Obert for his comments. He reported the City has improved its code enforcement efforts over the past three or four years. He discussed the technology investments that the City has made as well. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Audit Presentation, Aaron Nielsen, CPA, Principal at MMKR Certified Public Accountants Mounds View City Council April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 Aaron Nielsen, CPA with MMKR Certified Public Accountants reviewed the City’s audit in detail with the Council. He provided highlights on the management report. Fund balances were discussed along with the Mounds View’s net position. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Nielsen for his report and commended Finance Director Beer for his efforts on behalf of the City. B. Mayoral Proclamation Establishing May as “Building Safety Month” Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. C. Mayoral Proclamation – National Police Week Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May 11, 2014 through May 17, 2014 to be National Police Week in the City of Mounds View. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8248, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8312 Red Oak Drive. Planning Associate Heller indicated the applicant, Chuck Pelton, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for an oversize detached garage on his property at 8312 Red Oak Drive. The applicant wants to expand his house by attaching the existing detached garage and turning it into living space. He then plans to build a new 1,800 square foot garage behind the house with a driveway. Planning Associate Heller explained the applicant submitted plans for a garage larger than what City Code allows without a conditional use permit. Any building larger than 952 square feet must get City approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant will also be installing a driveway that connects to the existing driveway and leads to the new garage in the backyard. She reviewed the conditional use permit requirements per City Code and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit as requested. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause asked what was being stored in the existing garage. Chuck Pelton, 8312 Red Oak Drive, commented his plan was to store his vehicles in the new garage. Council Member Meehlhause suggested the garage be moved closer to the property line as this would create a straighter driveway for the applicant. Mr. Pelton stated the trees and power line in the rear yard may not make this possible. Mounds View City Council April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Flaherty inquired when the work would be complete. Mr. Pelton anticipated having the work done in the next 12 months. Mayor Flaherty was pleased that the applicant has been speaking with his neighbors throughout this entire garage expansion process. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8248, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8312 Red Oak Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 886, an Ordinance Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 607 Relating to Commercial Vehicle Parking Regulations. City Administrator Ericson stated the Council introduced Ordinance 886 at its April 14th meeting. This item was brought to the Council in January as numerous homeowners in Mounds View were bringing commercial vehicles home and parking them in their driveways during the day or overnight. He reported many of these vehicles were over the designated weight limits (Class E) allowed in City Code. City Administrator Ericson reported the Council was proposing to expand the commercial vehicle limits to allow for a Glass G weight limit in residential neighborhoods. It was noted the Ordinance would be restricting residents to only one commercial vehicle on residential properties. In addition, the commercial vehicles could have no more than six wheels, and must be licensed and operable. Staff reviewed the proposed Ordinance in further detail and recommended the Council adopt Ordinance 886. Mayor Flaherty asked if anyone in the public wanted to speak on this item. Cam Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, discussed the City of Brooklyn Park’s ban on commercial vehicles in residential areas. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 886, an Ordinance Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 607 Relating to Commercial Vehicle Parking Regulations. Council Member Meehlhause believed that times had changed since 1981 and more residents were working from their home. He supported the proposed change to Chapter 607 of City Code. He reiterated that residential properties would only be allowed to have one commercial vehicle parked on their property. Mayor Flaherty supported the Ordinance as well. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/Flaherty. Mounds View City Council April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8249, Consideration of the Minor Subdivision of 3033 Bronson Drive. Planning Associate Heller explained that Rick Beyer, owner of 3033 Bronson Drive, has applied for a minor subdivision to split his lot in half. This subdivision would create one additional lot, and the applicant plans to build a house on the new vacant lot to sell. The applicant has provided staff with a Certificate of Survey showing the proposed subdivision. It was noted the applicant would be responsible for paying the City a $1,500 park dedication fee for the new lot. It was noted the proposed request meets all City Code requirements. Staff explained the Planning Commission discussed this matter in March and recommended approval of the minor subdivision. Mayor Flaherty requested further information from the applicant on his intentions for the two lots. Rick Beyer, 3033 Bronson Drive, explained he would be fixing up the house on the existing lot to sell. He indicated the newly created lot would then have a home built on it. Council Member Mueller asked if Parcel B would maintain the existing driveway. Mr. Beyer reported the existing driveway would have to be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8249, Consideration of the Minor Subdivision of 3033 Bronson Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8250, Approving the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Parcels in the Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. City Administrator Ericson requested that the Council consider approving the acquisition of tax forfeited parcels in the Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. He explained that staff has spoken with the County and the parcels have been revalued. It was noted the two parcels were undevelopable. He reported Parcel 1 would cost the City $592, and Parcel 2 would cost $489. Staff recommended the Council approve the parcel acquisitions. Council Member Meehlhause asked where Parcel 3 was located. City Administrator Ericson stated Parcel 3 was located on the backside of Groveland Roadand was completely landlocked. Council Member Meehlhause questioned what fund would cover the purchase price for the two parcels. Finance Director Beer stated the Special Projects Fund would cover this expense. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8250, Approving the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Parcels in the Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. Mounds View City Council April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Flaherty supported the purchase of the two parcels as each could be used by the City for storm water management. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 8246, Approving a Garbage/Rubbish Hauler License for Curbside Waste, Inc. B. Resolution 8247, Approving a Restaurant License for Alnahar Food Services, Doing Business as Tony’s Sandwich King, located at 2546 County Road 10. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. 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: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 10, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the March 10, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause discussed an email received from Barb Haake regarding the Comcast franchise renewal. He explained he attended the recent CTV/Comcast hearing at the Shoreview City Hall. He indicated he was turned off by the Comcast attorney and the statements he made to the public. He commented that peg fees were a main topic of contention for Comcast. Council Member Mueller reported on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. the Ramsey County League of Local Government would discuss Housing Needs and Challenges for the County. Mounds View City Council April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Flaherty commented he received a letter from Abiding Savior Lutheran Church noting the congregation was celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The church had a number of events planned to celebrate over the coming months. Mayor Flaherty stated he received a letter from the Dragon Chase 5K Fun Run, which worked to combat ALS. He read the letter in full for the record. He sent out a special thanks to City staff and the Police Department for their assistance in keeping this event safe for the public. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson reported the City received a grant from Center Point Energy in the amount of up to $2,500 for life health/safety issues. He commented the funds would be put toward the replacement of the City’s AED’s. City Administrator Ericson indicated the City’s monument sign was up and running. It was noted the Planning Commission was addressing a sign code amendment which would allow for the City to better utilize the sign. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the items that would be discussed at the upcoming worksession meeting. City Administrator Ericson presented the Council with the final report received from Stantec for Crossroad Pointe. He explained the Council would be discussing this report in greater detail at a future worksession meeting. Finance Director Beer stated he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Risk Management and Safety Workshop. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.