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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/05/12PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 12, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 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, May 12, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, May 12 , 2014, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. National Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2014 to be National Public Works Week in the City of Mounds View. He thanked the Public Works Department for their dedicated service to the City and its residents. B. Oath of Office Ceremony for Police Officer Jeffrey Martin Police Chief Kinney introduced newly appointed Police Officer Jeffrey Martin to the Council. He reported Officer Martin has been working for the Mounds View Police Department since January and has successfully completed his field training. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 Police Chief Kinney administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Jeffrey Martin and welcomed him to the Mounds View Police Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. C. Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Proclamation Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May 16, 2014, to be Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Day and congratulated them on their 75th Anniversary. He congratulated this congregation on their 75 years of ministry to the community. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewals. 1. Resolution 8253, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s, located at 2400, County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that Moe’s had not submitted their application materials and therefore recommended the Council continue the public hearing for this item to the May 27, 2014 City Council meeting. She indicated she received a phone call from the business owner and staff has given them until May 21st to submit all necessary liquor license paperwork. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Continue the Public Hearing for Moe’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to the May 27, 2014 City Council Meeting. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Resolution 8254, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for The Mermaid, located at 2200 County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that The Mermaid has submitted all necessary application paperwork and fees. She recommended approval of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for The Mermaid contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. It was noted the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8254, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for The Mermaid, located at 2200 County Road 10, contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3. Resolution 8255, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro, located at 2535 County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that El Loro has submitted all necessary application paperwork and fees. She recommended approval of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. It was noted the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8255, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro, located at 2535 County Road 10, contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing – Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewals. 1. Resolution 8256, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor, located at 2840 County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that ABC Liquor has submitted all necessary application paperwork and fees. She recommended approval of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. It was noted the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8256, a Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor, located at 2840 County Road 10, contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. Council Member Meehlhause thanked ABC Liquor for preparing their liquor license paperwork in a timely manner this year. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Resolution 8257, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquor, located at 2577 County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that Big Top Liquor has submitted all necessary application paperwork and fees. She recommended approval of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquor contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. It was noted the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8257, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquor, located at 2577 County Road 10, contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. Council Member Mueller thanked Big Top Liquor for the compliance training this establishment provides to their employees. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3. Resolution 8258, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stoggies, located at 2345 County Road H2. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that Vino & Stoggies submitted their paperwork on May 12, 2014 and staff has not had time to review the materials. She requested the Council continue the public hearing for this item to the May 27, 2014 City Council meeting. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Continue the Public Hearing for Vino & Stoggies Off- Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to the May 27, 2014 City Council Meeting. Mayor Flaherty expressed concern with the local businesses not meeting the City’s deadlines for their liquor licenses. He encouraged these businesses to have their paperwork and applications completed in a more timely manner to ensure there are no delays on their liquor licenses. Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the State’s liquor license approval process. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8259, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica, located at 2640 County Road I. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that in accordance with City Code a public hearing was required for all liquor licenses. She reported that SuperAmerica has submitted all necessary application paperwork and fees. She recommended approval of the 3.2 Malt Liquor Intoxicating Liquor License for SuperAmerica contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. It was noted the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8259, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica, located at 2640 County Road I, contingent upon a satisfactory compliance and criminal background check from the BCA. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8251, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2015 Budget. Finance Director Beer stated City Charter requires the Council to approve a budget calendar. He reviewed the calendar in further detail noting it would be published in the Mounds View Matters and would be placed on the City’s website. Staff requested the Council adopt the proposed calendar for the preparation of the 2015 budget. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8251, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2015 Budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 E. Resolution 8252, Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2015 thru 2019. Finance Director Beer discussed the five year financial plan for years 2015 through 2019. He noted City Charter required the five year plan and explained this document greatly assisted the Council with yearly budgets. Staff recommended approval of the five year plan and commented this information would be made available on the City’s website. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8252, Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2015 thru 2019. Council Member Mueller thanked Finance Director Beer for his diligence and assistance with the budget each year. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 8260, Approving Severance for Officer James Stoffel. B. Set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. for the Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Longview Estates. C. Set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. for the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 887, Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code Relating to Dynamic Display Signs. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. 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 None. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported the Irondale High School robotics team would be participating in the State Championship on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Williams Arena. She congratulated them on a great season. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Gunn indicated there would be an Open House regarding the County Road 96/I- 35W interchange on Tuesday, May 20th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Marsden Room at the Ramsey County Public Works Building in Arden Hills. Council Member Mueller congratulated Cub Scout Packs #267, # 167, and #367 for their successful Scouting for Food Drive. Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the Mounds View Community Center. The guest speaker would be Bob Behnke. Council Member Mueller reported the Festival in the Park Committee would meet again on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. She encouraged those interested in assisting with the festival to attend the meeting or contact City Hall for further information. Council Member Mueller commented she would be attending a League of Minnesota Cities board meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014. She noted the League of Minnesota Cities was accepting applications for board members. Selections would be made at the annual LMC conference. Council Member Mueller explained the Minnesota Women in City Government has received nominations for the Outstanding Elected and Outstanding Appointed Woman Official of the Year. These two award would be presented at the LMC Conference in June. Council Member Meehlhause stated he was honored to attend the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony with Police Chief Kinney on May 12th. Mayor Flaherty indicated he attended the Five Cities Meeting with City Administrator on May 12th. The group discussed the Comcast cable franchise contract and PEG fees. He stated Barb Haake from the Cable Commission would be attending an upcoming worksession meeting to provide the Council with additional information regarding the franchise contract. Council Member Mueller discussed the Discover Aviation Days event that would be held at the Blaine Airport on May 31st and June 1st. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson updated the Council on the Economic Development Specialist position. He noted an offer was extended to the top candidate and the candidate declined the position. This has led staff to further evaluate the position description and expectations. He stated the position description may need an amendment. City Administrator Ericson commented he would be attending a conference Wednesday through Friday of this week, noting the EDC would be meeting on May 23rd. Mounds View City Council May 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Mueller suggested the City consider instilling a late fee for application processes to ensure that staff time was accounted for and to encourage businesses to prepare their paperwork in a more timely manner. Finance Director Beer reported he would be attending several classes at the National Government Finance Officers Conference. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: TUESDAY, May 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.