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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/01/27PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 27, 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, January 27, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, January 27, 2014, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 8202, a Resolution of Appreciation for Fire Fighter Rian Crooks. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation commending Fire Fighter Rian Crooks for his 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Mounds View, Blaine, Spring Lake Park Volunteer Fire Department. Rian Crooks thanked the City for their support over the years. He then introduced his family to the Council. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. B. First Quarter SBM Fire Department Report – Verbal Report by Nyle Zikmund. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 Fire Chief Nyle Zikmund provided the Council with a report on the 1st quarter activities that took place at the SBM Fire Department. He then reviewed the number and type of calls for service in Mounds View. He commented his department has a very low percentage of injury, which was reflected in the department’s budget. He discussed the new program that had begun at the high- density apartment complexes to improve home safety. Fire Chief Zikmund applauded Mr. Crooks for his 20 years of service. Council Member Mueller asked how the severe cold of this winter would affect fire fighters when responding to a fire. Fire Chief Zikmund stated subzero temperatures were extremely challenging and miserable because everything freezes. Council Member Mueller questioned how members of the community could become volunteer fire fighters. Fire Chief Zikmund encouraged residents to contact the Fire Department or to visit the SBM website. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 885, Amending Chapter 512 of the City Cigarette and Tobacco Code by Adding Language Relating to Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes). Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council waive the Second Reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 512 of the City Cigarette and Tobacco Code by adding language related to Electronic Cigarettes. She reported the Council held the First Reading of this Ordinance on January 13, 2014. Council Member Mueller asked if E-Cigarettes could be sold out of a mobile truck. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated this was not allowed as a licensed facility was required. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 885, Amending Chapter 512 of the City Cigarette and Tobacco Code by Adding Language Relating to Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigarettes) and publish an Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8205, Longview Estates Variance Extension, Marty Harstad. Planning Associate Heller requested the Council consider a variance extension for the Longview Estates Subdivision. She reported the owners have wanted to subdivide the property and build homes; however, the work had yet to be completed. For this reason, a one-year extension has been requested. Marty Harstad, applicant, apologized for the delay stating Rice Creek Watershed has changed Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 some of their regulations and his land had to be re-delineated. He commented that buckthorn was now considered an aquatic species, which was leading to further delays. He indicated he had buyers in hand and that once the issues were resolved with Rice Creek he hoped to begin Longview Estates. Mr. Harstad then provided the Council with an update on the Red Oak Estates project. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Harstad for the update. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8205, Longview Estates Variance Extension, Marty Harstad. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8206, Wetland Alteration Permit for a deck at Edgewood Middle School. Planning Associate Heller explained Edgewood Middle School was requesting a wetland alteration permit to allow for the construction of an outdoor classroom, which would be held on an elevated deck in the wetland. She explained the school has received permits from the Rice Creek Watershed and DNR. She reported the City had no objections and recommended approval of the wetland alteration permit. Council Member Mueller appreciated the opportunity that the school was taking by proposing to have an outdoor classroom and to take advantage of the natural landscape surrounding the school. She questioned if the property was protected, or if neighbors would be able to walk onto the school grounds. Nathan Johnson, teacher at Edgewood Middle School, explained the design was extremely basic and no heightened security measures would be taken. He commented the decking and benches would serve as an observation area. He understood the residents used the trails behind the school and would not be kept from the area. Planning Associate Heller reported the deck would not be visible from the surrounding properties. Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the proposed outdoor classroom stating it would fit in well with the STEAM initiative. He asked who would be building the deck. Mr. Johnson explained the school received a grant and would be bidding the project out to a licensed contractor. Mayor Flaherty suggested the students be involved in the construction project as it would provide for great teaching moments for the students. Council Member Gunn commented that Irondale High School had a wonderful workshop teacher and may be another resource available to the school. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8206, Wetland Alteration Permit for a deck at Edgewood Middle School. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8203, Approving Transfers Between Funds for 2013. Finance Director Beer discussed several proposed transfers between funds for 2013 with the Council. He recommended approval of the transfers. Council Member Meehlhause asked if TIF District 1 still had remaining funds. Finance Director Beer stated there would be no remaining funds in this district after the transfer. Council Member Meehlhause was pleased with the growing popularity and use of the Community Center. He was proud of the work completed by staff as this facility was becoming a viable part of the community. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8203, Approving Transfers Between Funds for 2013. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8208, Authorizing KLM Engineering, Inc. to Perform Engineering Design Services and Prepare Bidding Documents for Rehabilitation of 2-MG Ground Reservoir. Public Works Director DeBar stated in September of 2013, KLM was hired to inspect the City’s ground reservoir. This work was completed in coordination with Inspec. He explained the reservoir was constructed in 1968. Issues with the ground reservoir were detected and rehabilitation was necessary. Public Works Director DeBar discussed the condition of the reservoir in further detail with the Council and discussed the necessary improvements. He estimated the rehabilitation expenses to be $407,100. He anticipated this number could increase by another $200,000 to properly seal the roof of the reservoir. He explained that after the repairs were made the reservoir would last another 30-40+ years. Staff recommended the Council authorize KLM Engineering, Inc. to perform engineering design services and prepare bidding documents for the rehabilitation of the ground reservoir. He reported this engineering work would cost the City $9,500. Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the detailed report presented to the Council. She asked how long the rehabilitation project would take. Public Works Director DeBar estimated the project would take six to eight weeks and the work could begin any time as the tank was currently empty. Council Member Mueller questioned if maintenance would be continued on the reservoir on a routine basis after rehabilitation work was completed. Public Works Director DeBar stated this was the case, and routine inspections would also be completed on the water tower. He anticipated the water tower would be inspected every three to five years. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mayor Flaherty questioned what changed in the scope of work between November and January. Public Works Director DeBar stated the project began with a simple reroof of the facility while addressing the masonry work and the booster station. However, the focus has shifted to properly rehabilitating the reservoir. Mayor Flaherty asked why the estimated expense has increased $50,000 from November to January. Public Works Director DeBar explained the interior coating for the steel was added and the exterior improvement expense had increased. He reviewed the other line items that had increased from the original estimate. Mayor Flaherty inquired what other items could drive up the expense of the repairs. Public Works Director DeBar stated if any additional leakage was found, repairs would have to be made and this could add to the expense. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the City would cover the expense of the project if it came in higher than anticipated. Public Works Director DeBar stated he would have to speak with his staff and could shift around expenses if necessary to cover the proposed rehabilitation project. Finance Director Beer discussed the balance of the Enterprise Fund noting this could be an option for the Council. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8208, Authorizing KLM Engineering, Inc. to Perform Engineering Design Services and Prepare Bidding Documents for Rehabilitation of 2-MG Ground Reservoir. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8209, Approving a Labor Agreement for 2014-2016 with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 232 (Sergeants). City Administrator Ericson stated the labor agreement with LELS Local 232 expired at the end of 2013. He indicated staff has been negotiating with the group and has reached an agreement on terms for a three-year contract that would begin in 2014. He reviewed the minor changes within the agreement with the Council. He reviewed the proposed wage increase and recommended approval of the LELS labor agreement for Local 232 (Sergeants). MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8209, Approving a Labor Agreement for 2014-2016 with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 232 (Sergeants). Council Member Mueller thanked staff for resolving and negotiating the labor contract with the union so quickly in the new year. She found the agreement to be extremely fair. Mayor Flaherty agreed stating he supported the agreement as well. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 8204, in Support of Ramsey County Transportation Funding Request. B. Resolution 8210, Updating Policy on Unclaimed and Surplus Property. C. Resolution 8207, Agreeing to Maintain a Proposed Sidewalk along County Road H between Silver Lake Road and Edgewood Drive. D. Resolution 8211, Approving a Residential Kennel License for Jennifer Bode located at 3033 Woodale Drive in Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. 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: Mueller/Meehlhause. 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 stated there would be no school on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 due to the extreme cold weather. Council Member Mueller commented the League of Minnesota Cities Conference for newly elected and experienced officials would be held January 31, 2014 through February 1, 2014 at the Earle Brown Complex in Brooklyn Center. Communication would be the focus of the event. Council Member Mueller stated the Ramsey County Dispatch Committee was meeting on February 8th to discuss training results on the new CAD system. Council Member Mueller explained that Sergeant Wolf was seeking U14 girl soccer players for the traveling Arsenal Extreme Soccer Team. Those interested were to contact Sergeant Wolf. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Gunn reported the I-35W Coalition would be meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Mounds View Community Center. Mayor Flaherty stated he would try to attend this meeting. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. Mayor Flaherty stated on January 23, 2014 he attended an Open House at Eurofins/DQCI in the industrial park. He learned a great deal about the company at the open house and found Eurofins/DQCI to have an impressive operation. Mayor Flaherty indicated he would be attending a meeting with City Administrator Ericson on January 27, 2014 along with the Ramsey County Commissioners to discuss the TCAAP development. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Citizen of the Year. Assistant City Administrator Crane announced that staff was accepting applications for Citizen of the Year. Applications were available at City Hall and on the City’s website. The applications were due on February 28, 2014. Eligibility requirements were reviewed and staff noted the Citizen of the Year would be awarded at the March Town Hall meeting. City Administrator Ericson reminded the Council the Home and Garden Show was held this past Saturday and was well attended. The final numbers on the attendees would be provided to the Council at a future meeting. City Administrator Ericson reported the City Hall monument sign was under construction. He stated an electrician was needed to complete the work. City Administrator Ericson stated Metro Cities was holding a meeting on January 30, 2014 regarding the Supply and Demand on Water. He invited the entire Council to attend this discussion. City Administrator Ericson indicated a resident requested the City reconsider bee keeping as an allowed use in Mounds View. He discussed a recent article in the Star Tribune. He stated if the Council was interested this could be reviewed in further detail at a future work session meeting. City Administrator Ericson reviewed the items that would be discussed at the February work session meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 3, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.