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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/09/22PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 22, 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: Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: Flaherty, Gunn 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, September 22, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Monday, September 22, 2014, agenda as amended adding Item 7J, Resolution 8309, Authorizing the Acceptance and Distribution of a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution of Appreciation for David L. Farrell for 20 Years of Dedicated Service with the SBM Fire Department. Acting Mayor Mueller read in full a Resolution of Appreciation commending David Farrell for his 20 years of dedicated service to the Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Mounds View Fire Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 8306, a Resolution of Appreciation for David L. Farrell for 20 Years of Dedicated Service with the SBM Fire Department. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Resolution 8304, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a 150-foot tall Cell Tower at Dell-Comm, 4860 Mustang Circle. Planning Associate Heller explained the applicant and property owner, FAC Holdings (Dell- Comm is the business operating here), is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct a 150 foot cell tower on their property at 4860 Mustang Circle. Dell-Comm designs, furnishes and installs telecommunications systems, applications and services. Dell-Comm has been in business since 1990 and does infrastructure cabling, fiber optic cabling, outside plant cabling, security solutions and telephone systems. She explained the Planning Commission reviewed this item on September 17th and recommended approval of the request. Acting Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Jim Freichels, Dell-Comm representative, explained that Dell-Comm has been a part of Mounds View since 1977. He reported that several cell vendors would be approached to co-locate on their 150-foot tower. Hearing no further public input, Acting Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8304, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a 150-foot tall Cell Tower at Dell-Comm, 4860 Mustang Circle. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Resolution 8305, Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for 2205 Woodale Drive, Multi-Tech Systems. Planning Associate Heller indicated parcels at 2205 Woodale Drive were being proposed to be subdivided. The subdivision would be creating three different lots from the existing three lots in order to sell the west 6.5 acres to Build to Suit, Inc. who will be constructing a new building for BioLife Plasma Services. She stated Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. currently owns three parcels that total 17-acres. One parcel contains their building and part of the parking lot, another has a stormwater pond, and the third has the remainder of their parking lot and about six acres of vacant land. All three properties are zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development. Planning Associate Heller explained the proposed subdivision is essentially shifting lot lines within the same 17 acres. The new lot lines would put Multi-Tech’s building, parking lot and stormwater pond together onto one parcel, then create two new lots where the vacant land is: the south lot is for the new BioLife building, and the other lot would remain vacant until sold for further development. Build to Suit, the developer of the BioLife building, is purchasing Lot 1 and Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 Outlot A. Staff indicated the Planning Commission reviewed this matter on September 17th and recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Multi-Tech Systems. Acting Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Hearing no public input, Acting Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Acting Mayor Mueller was pleased that this property was able to receive a right-in only access point from the Ramsey County. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8305, Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for 2205 Woodale Drive, Multi-Tech Systems. Council Member Meehlhause was pleased that BioLife would be staying in the City of Mounds View. Del Palacheck, Multi-Tech Systems, stated Multi-Tech has been a proud member of the community since 1989. He discussed the proposed building in detail with the Council. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8301, a Resolution to Approve the 2015 Fee Schedule. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council continue the Public Hearing for the 2015 Fee Schedule to allow staff additional time to research neighboring cities fees before making a final recommendation to the City Council. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Continue the Public Hearing for the 2015 Fee Schedule to the October 13, 2014 City Council meeting. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 889, Revising Chapter 512 of the Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Cigarette and Tobacco Products. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council introduce Ordinance 889, which would revise Chapter 512 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to cigarettes and tobacco products. Staff reviewed the proposed revisions in detail with the Council noting the Second Reading for this Ordinance would be held on October 13th. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 889, Revising Chapter 512 of the Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Cigarette and Tobacco Products. Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8307, Approving the Hire of Brian Beeman to the Position of Business Development Coordinator in the Community Development Department. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained the City received 10 applications and interviewed six qualified candidates for the Business Development Coordinator position. A second interview was conducted for the top three candidates. Staff recommended the Council approve the hire of Brian Beeman for the position of Business Development Coordinator in the Community Development Department. It was noted Brian Beeman would begin working with the City of Mounds View on or about September 29th. Council Member Hull asked why Mr. Beeman would begin at Step 4 on the pay schedule. City Administrator Ericson explained this step represents a level of work experience, while being fully educated and trained. Acting Mayor Mueller questioned how long this position has been vacant. City Administrator Ericson reported this position has been vacant since October 31, 2013. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8307, Approving the Hire of Brian Beeman to the Position of Business Development Coordinator in the Community Development Department. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Acting Mayor Mueller suggested Item J be discussed next. J. Resolution 8309, Authorizing the Acceptance and Distribution of a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church. City Administrator Ericson explained staff has been meeting with representatives from Bethlehem Baptist to discuss possible funding opportunities for City programs. He reviewed the list of items that would be funded and recommended the Council authorize the acceptance and distribution of a donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8309, Authorizing the Acceptance and Distribution of a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Bethlehem Baptist for their continued generous support to the community. Acting Mayor Mueller was pleased that Groveland Park would be upgraded along with the streets in 2015. Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8298, Approving a Preliminary Levy and General Fund Budget for 2015. Finance Director Beer reviewed the preliminary levy and general fund budget for 2015 in detail with the Council. It was noted the largest levy increase that could be approved by the Council would be 3.4%. Staff recommended the Council approve a 2% levy increase for 2015. He explained the Council had to adopt the preliminary levy and have it certified with Ramsey County by September 30, 2014. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8298, Approving a Preliminary Levy and General Fund Budget for 2015. Council Member Meehlhause supported the proposed budget and was pleased that property values in Ramsey County were on the rise. He requested the Council discuss the Special Projects Fund in further detail at a future work session meeting. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8297, Setting a date for Truth in Taxation Meeting and Continuation Meeting. Finance Director Beer requested the Council set a date for the Truth in Taxation meeting for December 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and allow for continuation to the December 8, 2014 City Council meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8297, Setting a date for Truth in Taxation Meeting and Continuation Meeting. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 891, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 603 of the Mounds View City Code, Relating to Garbage and Recycling Collection. City Administrator Ericson stated the Council has been discussing garbage and recycling collection since May. He indicated Mounds View was one of the last communities in Ramsey County that does not have organized collection for recyclables. Staff reviewed the changes proposed to City Code regarding garbage and recycling and recommended the Council introduce Ordinance 891. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the City would be monitoring recycling participation as stated within the Ordinance. City Administrator Ericson explained this language Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 was placed in the Ordinance to encourage refuse haulers to report the number of properties that are not participating in the recycling program. The purpose of this would be to provide the public with more education on the recycling program, if necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 891, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 603 of the Mounds View City Code, Relating to Garbage and Recycling Collection. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 8308, Approving a Construction Contract with Macpherson- Towne Company for the Masonry Renovation at City Hall & Community Center. Public Works Director DeBar explained that the City had an exterior wall survey completed in 2012 where all City facilities were evaluated. This report recommended that the City Hall and Community Center be repaired to mitigate further deterioration and damage. Staff solicited quotes for this work and recommended a contract be awarded to Macpherson-Towne Company to complete the masonry renovation work at City Hall and on the Community Center. It was noted $30,000 was budgeted for this project and the total expense was $59,476. He reported funds were available within the budget to cover the overage. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City had worked with Macpherson-Towne Company in the past. Public Works Director DeBar stated he did not have any experience with this company, but reported they came highly recommended. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8308, Approving a Construction Contract with Macpherson-Towne Company for the Masonry Renovation at City Hall & Community Center. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider Special Assessments for Delinquent Utility Payments. B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider Special Assessments for Unpaid Abatement Charges, Administrative Offense Charges and Property Charges. C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider a Residential Kennel License Located at 8030 Long Lake Road. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 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 – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 14, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Hull recommended a correction on Page 3, Line 40, and again on Page 4, requesting the gentleman’s last name be spelled corrected. Council Member Meehlhause requested a change on Page 8, Line 6, removing the word “of” and putting a space between “if” and the” on Line 12. Acting Mayor Mueller requested a change on Page 8, Line 43, noting it should read Groveland Road/Ardan Avenue. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the July 14, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. July 28, 2014, City Council Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 14, changing the word applicant to application. He explained that on Page 11, Line 3 staff needed to correct the spelling of Gary Rundle’s name. Acting Mayor Mueller requested a change on Page 12, Line 38, the sentence should read aggressive manner instead of aggressive amount. She stated on Page 13, between Line 4 and 5 she wanted a sentence added reflecting that the dog had gotten out of the yard in the past and the dog catcher had to bring the dog home. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the July 28, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. August 11, 2014, City Council Minutes. Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 1, Line 30, should read Lois Drive. In addition, on Page 1, Line 35, the gentleman’s name was spelled incorrectly. Council Member Meehlhause requested a change on Page 5, Line 6, adding the word “on” before August 16th. Acting Mayor Mueller suggested a change on Page 3, Line 35, noting she was referring to belly dump trailers. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the August 11, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause noted he attended the Twin Cities Gateway meeting last week. He was pleased to report that hotel revenues have continued to increase over 2013. He indicated he would be attending a Northwest Youth and Family Services board meeting on Thursday. Council Member Meehlhause reviewed the finances for the recent Festival in the Park and noted the 2014 event ended in arrears. He supported the Council making a donation to the committee to cover the $6,000 shortfall. He commented the fireworks display expense was typically covered by Medtronic, however, a donation was not made this year. He complemented the committee on their fundraising efforts, but noted the group came up short this year. Acting Mayor Mueller stated this would be further discussed by the Council at their October 6th worksession meeting. Acting Mayor Mueller indicated the League of Minnesota Cities would be discussing the final assignments for the lobbyist team at their next meeting. She noted the League would be lobbying for approximately 130 issues that impact local cities. She provided comment on the Mayor for a Day essay competition being sponsored by the League and noted winning essays would receive $100. Acting Mayor Mueller commented the Ramsey County League of Local Government would be meeting on September 25th at 7:00 p.m. and would be discussing Fresh Water: Part II at the County Offices on Paul Kirkwood Drive. Acting Mayor Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee met last week and discussed its fundraising activities. She reported the car show broke even and $110 was raised at the event for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. An additional $100 was raised for the care and feeding of K9 Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 9 Officer Niko. She anticipated that changes would be made for next year’s festival and encouraged the public to volunteer. Acting Mayor Mueller commended the members of the Public Works Department for their heroic actions at a recent garage fire in her neighborhood. She explained that their efforts saved the lives of a young woman, two small children and two family pets. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson stated the City has been getting complaints regarding amplified music. He suggested the Council consider a time-of-day noise restriction Ordinance at its next worksession meeting. Council Member Hull asked if staff had spoken with Moe’s regarding this concern. City Administrator Ericson indicated he had not spoken to the owner as the City had only received one noise complaint about Moe’s. However, the City has received other complaints for day music noise levels. The Council was not in favor of taking action on this item at this time. City Administrator Ericson discussed a potential trail connection to the library along the County Highway 10 corridor. He reported the library has made another request for this connection to be completed by the City. Staff pursued quotes for this project and the connection would cost the City $8,600. He requested direction from the Council on this matter. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the trail connection could be completed in 2014. City Administrator Ericson did not believe this would be possible. Council Member Meehlhause supported the City paying for this trail connection due to the fact the library was an important part of the community. Acting Mayor Mueller agreed and recommended the City move forward with this trail connection. City Administrator Ericson stated only 10 to 20 Mounds View residents attended the North Metro Home and Garden Show. He explained that staff had enough support at the time to continue sponsoring and assisting with the event. He recommended that if the attendance numbers continue to decline, that the City stop participating in this event. City Administrator Ericson suggested his annual review be conducted in a Closed Session prior to a Council meeting in October. The Council agreed to meet in Closed Session on October 27th at 6:00 p.m. City Administrator Ericson indicated the maximum width of curb cuts was 24 feet. He noted that 86 residents have taken advantage of this increased width and a handful of residents have Mounds View City Council September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 10 had difficulty in widening their driveways to meet this new width. He provided further comment on the agreement between the homeowners and the City. He explained that letters have been sent to these ten homeowners explaining that they would need to reduce the width of the curb cut to match their driveway. He reported the expense to complete this work was estimated to be $2,000. Staff did not recommend the City assess for the expense of reducing the curb cut and requested direction from the Council on how to proceed. He reported the Council could defer discussing this matter to a future work session meeting. Council Member Meehlhause recommended this matter be deferred to a worksession meeting where the full Council can further discuss the concern. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the Council worksession agenda for the October 6th meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs reviewed his monthly status report with the Council. Acting Mayor Mueller requested comment from the City Attorney regarding the Charter Commission membership. City Attorney Riggs explained that the Charter calls for 11 members and that the group meet at least once yearly. He reported that a number of communities have seven to nine members. Council Member Hull questioned how many members the Charter Commission currently had. City Administrator Ericson indicated the group currently had five members with three members present at the recent meeting. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 13, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.