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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/10/13PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting October 13, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:17 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, October 13, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, October 13, 2014, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Proclamation – Minnesota Manufacturers Week Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full declaring October 19-25, 2014 to be Minnesota Manufacturers Week in the City of Mounds View. He thanked all of the local manufacturing businesses for making Mounds View their home. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Proclamation Declaring October 19-25, 2014 to be Minnesota Manufacturers Week in the City of Mounds View. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8310, Adopting a Special Assessment Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a special assessment levy for delinquent public utility accounts with Ramsey County. He explained a $35 administrative fee that would be charged to each account. It was noted the assessments would be levied for one year and would have an interest rate of 5.5%. 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. Council Member Mueller stated 154 properties were on the list of delinquent accounts. She questioned how these properties were notified of the City’s actions. Finance Director Beer stated a letter was sent from the City to each property owner via first class mail, in addition to receiving their quarterly utility bill. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City or the County received the interest. Finance Director Beer explained that the City received all of the interest on these accounts once certified with the County. He reported that the City now had automatic bill pay for residents that wanted to take advantage of this service to pay their utility bills. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8310, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8311, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy on Unpaid Administrative Offence Charges and Unpaid Property Abatement Charges. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a special assessment levy for unpaid administrative offences and for unpaid property abatement charges. He reported these property owners have been notified and would be charged a $35 administrative fee if not paid in the next 30 days. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8311, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy on Unpaid Administrative Offence Charges and Unpaid Property Abatement Charges. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 C. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8316, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License located at 8030 Long Lake Road. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported the renters (Amanda Preciado and Tiffany Lenew) at 8030 Long Lake Road have requested a residential kennel license. The renters currently have four dogs living on the property and each is licensed with the City. She explained the renters were given permission by the landlord to have four dogs on the property and this letter was on file with staff. She reported a petition was completed by the applicants and public hearing notices were sent to all properties within 500 feet of the home. Staff has not received any comments from surrounding property owners. She recommended the Council hold the public hearing and approve the residential kennel license. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Flaherty questioned the ages of the four dogs. Amanda Preciado, 8030 Long Lake Road, reported the dogs were 5, 4, 4 and 1. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8316, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License located at 8030 Long Lake Road. Council Member Meehlhause complimented the renters for following City Code and for receiving the signatures from their neighbors. Mayor Flaherty noted the kennel license will be given to the property owner. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8301, a Resolution to Approve the 2015 Fee Schedule. Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the 2015 fee schedule with the Council and discussed the proposed changes. Staff recommended approval of the final draft of the fee schedule. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Council Member Mueller asked what the animal violation fee was. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained this fee would cover dogs without licenses and loose dogs. Council Member Mueller requested further information on how the rental property fees were charged. City Administrator Ericson discussed the rental fees in detail with the Council. It was Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 noted there was a one-time conversion fee along with a yearly permit fee. Mayor Flaherty asked if the public works fees covered the expense incurred by staff. Public Works Director DeBar stated this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8301, a Resolution to Approve the 2015 Fee Schedule. Council Member Meehlhause commented there would be a 20% late fee for liquor licenses in 2014. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8313, Approving the Final Plat for the Mounds View Business Park 3rd Addition, 2205 Woodale Drive. Planning Associate Heller reviewed the final plat for Multi-Tech for the property at 2205 Woodale Drive. She explained that three lots were being created and two would be sold off, two going to BioLife. She discussed the plat in further detail and recommended Council approval. Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the new developments that were taking place along the County Highway 10 corridor. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8313, Approving the Final Plat for the Mounds View Business Park 3rd Addition, 2205 Woodale Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8312, Approving a Lease Agreement with Ebenezer Management Services for Office Space in the Mounds View Community Center. City Administrator Ericson stated Ebenezer Management Services was interested in a short term lease for office space at the Mounds View Community Center. He explained that this organization was the management group for Coventry Senior Living. He indicated the group would be coordinating their efforts with the YMCA to begin planning additional events for seniors in the community. Staff recommended the Council approve the lease agreement with Ebenezer Management Services. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the group would require signage. City Administrator Ericson believed this to be the case. Council Member Meehlhause recommended the lease term be changed to four months and not six. Council Member Mueller asked if the Community Center hours were adequate to meet the needs Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 of Ebenezer Management Services. City Administrator Ericson explained the group was aware of the hours of operation for the Community Center and had no objections. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8312, Approving a Lease Agreement with Ebenezer Management Services for Office Space in the Mounds View Community Center. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8314, Approving a Construction Contract with Stonebrook Fence, Inc. for the Installation of a Perimeter Fence Around Municipal Well No. 4. Project Coordinator Stenglein stated Well No. 4 was the only well house in the City without a perimeter fence. This building has sustained vandalism in the past and for this reason, staff was recommending a six foot perimeter fence be installed. He reported the City received bids for the fence from six qualified vendors and the low bid was submitted by Stonebrook Fence in the amount of $9,250. He reported that $10,070 was available in the budget to cover this expense. Staff recommended the Council approve a construction contract with a 10% contingency with Stonebrook Fence for the installation of a perimeter fence around Municipal Well No. 4. Council Member Mueller asked what material would be used for the fence. Project Coordinator Stenglein commented the fence would be a nine gauge chain link fence with a 12 foot dual swing gate at the entrance. Mayor Fl aherty questioned the length of the fence that would be needed. Project Coordinator Stenglein reported the contract would provide the City with 500 linear feet of fencing. Mayor Flaherty inquired if Well House No. 4 was operational. Project Coordinator Stenglein explained that this well house was not operational, but staff recommended the infrastructure be protected and maintained. Public Works Director DeBar stated Well House No. 4 was an emergency well as it has had issues with Radium in the past. He explained that it would cost less for the City to keep this well in place than to drill another. For that reason, staff was recommending Well House No. 4 remain as is. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8314, Approving a Construction Contract with Stonebrook Fence, Inc. for the Installation of a Perimeter Fence Around Municipal Well No. 4. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8315, Approving a Trade-In Program for Bobcat Units #130 and #136. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained the City has been participating in a Bobcat trade in program for the past 15 years. He discussed the financial benefits noting the City was able to Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 purchase new units at a fraction of their cost. The expense for the new units was reviewed in detail along with the funds available to cover the new unit. Staff recommended the Council approve the trade-in of bobcat units #130 and #136. Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for the thorough report. Mayor Flaherty appreciated the cost savings the trade-in program offered the City. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8315, Approving a Trade-In Program for Bobcat Units #130 and #136. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA None. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. 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 Mueller stated she received a letter from the City regarding the October 20th meeting for Street Improvement Area H, specifically addressing the design of Ardan Avenue. She encouraged residents to attend this meeting to ensure their voices were heard. Council Member Mueller reported she attended the BioLife groundbreaking ceremony last week. Council Member Mueller explained she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, October 16th. Council Member Mueller indicated the Minnesota Women in Government met on October 11th. Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Gunn commented the I-35W Coalition was pleased to announce it received an additional $1.1 million for the freeway and it was now in the design phase. She noted that sound walls were being considered. Council Member Gunn discussed the recent candidate forum and stated she was pleased with the answers provided by the Council. Council Member Meehlhause provided comment on the recent Mounds View Business Council meeting stating he enjoyed hearing from Apple Tree Dental. Council Member Meehlhause reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting again on October 21st at City Hall. Those interested in getting involved in this wonderful community event were invited to attend. Council Member Meehlhause explained Northeast Youth and Family Services would be holding the Taste of Northeast on Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vadnais Heights Commons. Discounted tickets were available in advance through Northeast Youth and Family Services. He listed the local businesses and restaurants involved in this year’s event. Council Member Meehlhause stated October was domestic violence prevention month. He explained that local representatives would be hosting a forum at the Shoreview Community Center where personal stories will be shared and representatives of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi would be present. Mayor Flaherty was pleased by the discussion that was held at the recent candidate forums. He encouraged the public to get involved in the community through volunteerism. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer explained the existing cable franchise with Comcast would be extended for two years due to the recent merger with Midwest Communications. This meant PEG fees would remain as is until December of 2016. He reported the Council would be reviewing and approving this matter on November 10th. City Administrator Ericson stated the EDC would be meeting on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 a.m. The business community was invited to attend and provide comment to the City. A presentation would be made by representatives from Technical Life Care to the EDC. City Administrator Ericson reported Todd Crew was the new Chamber of Commerce President. Staff was looking forward to working with him in the future. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. Mounds View City Council October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 3, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.