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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/11/10PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 10, 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, November 10, 2014, City Council Agenda. Mayor Flaherty requested an agenda amendment and that Item 7C under New Business be discussed prior to Item 7A. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, November 10, 2014, agenda as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 8324, a Resolution of Appreciation for Mike and Julie Osegaro. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full recognizing Mike and Julie Osegaro for their volunteer efforts on the Festival in the Park Committee. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8324, a Resolution of Appreciation for Mike and Julie Osegaro. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 B. Resolution 8320, a Resolution Canvassing Election Results of the 2014 General Election. Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the results of the recent election and requested the Council adopt a Resolution canvassing the election results for the 2014 General Election. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8320, a Resolution Canvassing Election Results of the 2014 General Election. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Presentation – Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom thanked the Council for their time and discussed the policing efforts taking place in Ramsey County. He was pleased by the efforts of the Mounds View Police Department to keep the community safe and noted the County was always available to provide support. He provided further comment on the core functions of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. He was proud of the progress the County was making based on operational changes made over the past four years. He thanked the City of Mounds View for supporting and purchasing the new records management and CAD system. Council Member Mueller asked if the County was investigating the use of body cams for its officers. Sheriff Bostrom discussed the various types of body cams available and believed the use of them would become the industry standard in the near future. He reported that the body cams were less expensive than in-car cameras and would catch the officers doing great work in the community. Council Member Mueller requested comment on the John Choi event. Sheriff Bostrom explained the event addressed domestic violence and how to interrupt the cycle of violence. He was pleased that the entire County had adopted a blueprint on how to investigate and address domestic violence. Mayor Flaherty thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his presentation and for his dedicated service to Ramsey County. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS C. Resolution 8322, Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Revenue Obligation for the Benefit of Catholic Eldercare; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Revenue Obligation and Related Documents; and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto. Finance Director Beer explained the Council held a public hearing and preliminarily authorized the issuance of conduit debt for the benefit of Catholic Eldercare. He recommended that the Council approve the issuance of $4 million in conduit debt along with the execution and delivery Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 of the revenue obligation and related documents. He reported the City would be under no obligation for these bonds and would be paid a management fee. Mayor Flaherty requested comment on the City’s limit to provide conduit bonds. Jenny Boulton, Kennedy & Graven, explained the City could issue $10 million each calendar year in conduit bonds. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the proposed renovation project. Mike Shasky, Catholic Eldercare, indicated the current facility has 125 beds. He stated 24 beds would be added on and a short-term stay unit would be created. This would be a new service to meet the needs of the community. Council Member Mueller questioned the location of the eldercare facility. Mike Shasky indicated the address was 817 Main Street NE in Minneapolis. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8322, Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Revenue Obligation for the Benefit of Catholic Eldercare; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Revenue Obligation and Related Documents; and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto. Council Member Meehlhause was pleased that the City could offer its bonding authority to local non-profits. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 894 a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment. Finance Director Beer stated that the Cable Commission has agreed to a two-year extension of the current franchise. This extension was mutually agreed upon due to the fact the merger of Comcast and Time Warner was taking longer than was anticipated. He explained that all metro area customers would be spun off to GreatLand Communications. Staff recommended the Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Cable Television Franchise Amendment. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Council Member Gunn requested further information on MidWest Communication. Finance Director Beer explained that Comcast has proposed several cable companies to take over the metro area customers. He reported that GreatLand Communications was the company that was settled on. Council Member Mueller understood that the Council had to extend the cable television franchise and then approve of the transfer of control. Finance Director Beer stated this was the Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 case. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 894, a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8319, Conditionally Granting the Consent to the Transfer of Control of the Cable Television Franchise and Cable Television System from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. Finance Director Beer stated that Comcast Corporation was in the process of merging with Time Warner. As part of this merger, Comcast Corporation was transferring control of the cable television franchise in the metro area to GreatLand Connections, Inc. Staff recommended that the Council conditionally grant consent to the transfer of control. Council Member Mueller reviewed Amendment 1 and 2 to the proposed Resolution. She appreciated the guarantees that were included with the Resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8319, Conditionally Granting the Consent to the Transfer of Control of the Cable Television Franchise and Cable Television System from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Mueller asked to remove Item 8C. Mayor Flaherty requested item 8A be removed for further discussion. A. Resolution 8321, Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View Police Support Specialist. B. Resolution 8318, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2015 Insurance Policies. C. Resolution 8323, Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change to Highway Avenue. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Items 8A and 8C. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 A. Resolution 8321, Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View Police Support Specialist. Mayor Flaherty recognized Linda Meyer for her dedicated service to the City of Mounds View since 1982. He thanked her for a job well done and wished her well in retirement. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8321, Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View Police Support Specialist. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8323, Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change to Highway Avenue. Council Member Mueller discussed the proposed classification change of Highway Avenue in detail. She explained that she would have preferred to have a public discussion on this matter prior to it coming before the Council for approval. She read the Resolution in full for the record. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8323, Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change to Highway Avenue. Council Member Meehlhause asked if this portion of Highway Avenue was in Mounds View or Arden Hills. City Administrator Ericson described the location of the proposed classification for Highway Avenue and noted this was in Mounds View. He indicated this portion of roadway was currently under MnDOT jurisdiction and would be given to the Ramsey County. He explained that the change in classification would not impact the City and was being done to assist with access points into TCAAP. 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/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 25, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 8, Line 7, noting the school resource officer’s name should be corrected. Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 4, Line 31-32, stating Sheriff Bostrom’s name should be spelled correctly. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 26, noting the “s” at the end of decision should be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the August 25, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. September 8, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 37, noting a “w” should be placed at the end of Mounds View and the meeting started at 7:30 a.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the September 8, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. September 22, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 9, Line 4, stating her comment should read she commended the actions of the Public Works Department for their actions at a recent fire. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 11, changing do to does. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 17, noting Jim’s last name should be spelled Freichels. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 3, Line 14, his comment should refer to BioLife and not Multi-Tech. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 4, Line 8, explaining this line should read six qualified candidates. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 7, Line 28, noting the comment should refer to Council Member Meehlhause and not Acting Mayor Mueller. Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 9, Line 16, stating this line should read, one noise complainant about Moe’s. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the September 22, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Council Member Mueller asked why there was a delay in getting the August minutes before the Council for approval. City Administrator Ericson believed that staff has had their efforts directed to other tasks and this has led to a delay in getting the minutes before the Council. Council Member Meehlhause requested that the minutes be sent to the Council prior to each meeting for review and revision by the Council members. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. She explained the committee was in need of volunteers and those willing to assist were encouraged to attend. Council Member Mueller reported the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on Wednesday, November 12th at 7:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Community Center. She noted Bruce Nustad would be the guest speaker. Council Member Mueller indicated the League of Minnesota Cities has finalized the lobbying issues that would be addressed in the coming legislative session. Council Member Meehlhause explained Twin Cities Gateway would be meeting on November 18th and on November 19th he would be attending an NYFS personnel meeting. Council Member Meehlhause encouraged those students not participating in basketball or hockey this winter to consider the Irondale Nordic Ski Team. Council Member Meehlhause congratulated Mayor Flaherty, Council Member Hull and Council Member Mueller on their reelection. Mayor Flaherty thanked all staff and election judges involved in this year’s election. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Police Department Quarterly Report Police Chief Kinney reviewed the Police Department’s third quarter report with the Council. He noted calls for service were up again this quarter when compared to calls in 2013, for both 911 Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 calls and non-crime self-initiated calls. He discussed how the new CAD system was accurately recording information for the Police Department. He reviewed the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) saturation events that took place during the third quarter. He was pleased by the department’s efforts and the reduced number of drunk drivers on the roadways. Police Chief Kinney provided comment on the school resource officer placement along with the events that took place for National Night Out. He reported school supplies were collected from Mounds View residents and were distributed to the local elementary schools. He then discussed the public appearances Niko made during the third quarter. It was noted the gun safety course was well attended again this fall. Council Member Gunn thanked the local students for their generous donations to K9 Officer Niko. Council Member Mueller was proud that the City had 31 parties registered with the Police Department for National Night Out. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the school resource officer (SRO) was over tasked. Police Chief Kinney commented the SRO was extremely busy but believed he could handle the current workload. He discussed the partnership the department had with New Brighton. City Administrator Ericson corrected a misstatement he made during just and correct claims regarding the COBRA repayment made to a prior employee. City Administrator Ericson explained a local catering business was interested in leasing the kitchen facility at the Community Center. He requested comment from the Council on how to proceed. The Council supported the lease and recommended this be brought back with further information. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the Council’s upcoming meeting schedule and worksession agenda. City Administrator Ericson reported Police Officer Anderson would be retiring after 29 years of service to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty stated the Ramsey County League of Local Government would be meeting on November 20th at 6:00 at The Mermaid to provide a recap on the recent election. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 12. Truth in Taxation Meeting: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 9 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.