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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2014/03/24PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting March 24, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 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, March 24, 2014, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, March 24, 2014, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Discussion with Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire explained she was beginning the second year of her four-year term. She reviewed the cities she represented in District 2 and provided the Council with information on the proposed TCAAP bills before the House and Senate. Ramsey County Commissioner McGuire then discussed the numerous committees she serves on. She reported potholes would be addressed by the County as quickly as possible. She understood the City’s desire to rename and resign County Highway 10. She commented she would continue to work on this issue with MnDOT. Council Member Meehlhause appreciated Commissioner McGuire’s support on the County Road 10 corridor. He asked if the Shoreview Library would be expanded and questioned how this would impact the Mounds View Library. Commissioner McGuire stated this was the case and Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 renovations to the Shoreview Library would begin in 2015. It was her hope that the expansion in Shoreview would not adversely impact the Mounds View Library. Finance Director Beer discussed the high-speed internet cable that the City installed for use at its library noting the City was willing to partner with the County to advance the fiber connectivity. Commissioner McGuire appreciated this suggestion. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the House put TCAAP in its bonding bill. Commissioner McGuire stated the House had not placed TCAAP in its bonding bill, which was becoming an extremely frustrating situation. She indicated she and Representative Yarusso would continue working on this issue to have bonding set aside for TCAAP in the Senate bill. She noted the governor supports bonding for TCAAP. She encouraged the Council to contact the Senate Bonding Chair regarding this matter. Council Member Mueller requested further comment on the poverty issues in the northeast metro. She encouraged the County to improve the mass transportation in Mounds View to assist employees in getting to and from work. Commissioner McGuire appreciated this comment and understood this was a concern for the northeast metro region. She explained she would bring this concern to the County Board. Mayor Flaherty stated County Road 10, a sound wall and the intersection of County Road H and County Road 10 were concerns for Mounds View. He discussed the redevelopment taking place in the City and thanked Commissioner McGuire for her time. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8234, Approving a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Maxx’s Bar and Grill to Sell Liquor During the August 16, 2014, Mounds View Festival in the Park Event. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Maxx’s Bar and Grill was requesting a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license to sell liquor at the Festival in the Park on August 16, 2014. She reported all liquor licenses must be approved by the City Council. All necessary permits and fees have been paid by the applicant and the Festival in the Park Committee recommends the Council approve the temporary permit for Maxx’s Bar and Grill. She reported the approval would be contingent upon staff receiving a satisfactory criminal background check. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8234, Approving a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Maxx’s Bar and Grill to Sell Liquor during the August 16, 2014, Mounds View Festival in the Park Event., contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8225, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License Located at Sam’s Market, 2408 County Road I. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that the present owner of Sam’s Market was requesting a transfer of ownership for its tobacco license. She reported all necessary permits and fees were submitted to the City. However, after reviewing the permit, staff has found several inconsistencies with the information submitted by the applicant. The Council may approve, table or deny the request for the tobacco license transfer. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the inconsistencies on the application. City Attorney Riggs explained the application had substantive inconsistencies in addition to the corporate entity not having an official address. For this reason, staff was asked to look into the matter further. Mayor Flaherty asked why the address for the business was filled out incorrectly on the application. Khudier Jaru explained the application was filled out prior to owning Sam’s Market. Therefore an address in Maplewood was used. Mayor Flaherty questioned how long Mr. Jaru’s business had been in operation. Mr. Jaru reported his business had just opened. He then discussed a Fish and Chicken Restaurant in St. Paul, which he operated for one year that was now closed. Mayor Flaherty inquired when Mr. Jaru purchased Sam’s Market. Mr. Jaru commented the sale closed a month ago and he was now completing renovations on the site. City Administrator Ericson reviewed several questions staff had asked of Mr. Jaru noting staff had not received an answer from the applicant. The first question was, has the applicant applied for a tobacco license anywhere else. Mr. Jaru reported he had applied for a tobacco license in Maplewood, which was denied. City Administrator Ericson reported the City of Maplewood has no record of a tobacco license being requested by Mr. Jaru. Mayor Flaherty questioned who regulated the sale of tobacco. City Attorney Riggs reported the State and Federal government regulated the sale of tobacco. City Administrator Ericson inquired if Mr. Jaru had applied for a tobacco license with the City of Faribault. Mr. Jaru explained he had quite some time ago but the application was filled out incorrectly. He was continuing to work on this application with the assistance of an attorney. City Attorney Riggs further discussed the applications that were filled out for both Mounds View and Faribault, along with the inconsistencies. He noted applications for tobacco permits are to be filled out truthfully, which had not been the case for this applicant. He reported Faribault had denied the request originally and noted Mr. Jaru now had an attorney assisting him with the Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 process. He further reviewed the options available to the City Council. Finance Director Beer questioned if Mr. Jaru’s application could be corrected and resubmitted to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty believed this to be an option for the applicant. He understood that Mr. Jaru had limited English skills and encouraged him to have an attorney assist him with all future Mounds View Tobacco applications. Mayor Flaherty was in favor of the Council moving forward with the tobacco license transfer noting it would only be in effect for the next three months. The Council could then reevaluate the situation at the end of June when the applicant would then have to reapply. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8225, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License Located at Sam’s Market, 2408 County Road I. Council Member Mueller asked if a criminal background check would be completed on the applicant. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was not a requirement for tobacco licenses. She reported she was only required to complete a check with the State to see if the applicant had any tobacco violations. Council Member Mueller inquired if the City could be held liable if a tobacco license holder failed to report and pay appropriate taxes for tobacco sales. City Attorney Riggs stated the City would not be liable in this situation. Council Member Gunn questioned the City’s procedure to renew the tobacco license in June. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained a letter would be sent to the applicant by the City in April explaining an application would have to be filled out for the renewal. City Attorney Riggs commented that it was a privilege to hold a tobacco license in the City of Mounds View and not a right. Council Member Mueller asked if the City how had a copy of Mr. Jaru’s correct address in Fridley. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported she had a copy of Mr. Jaru’s driver’s license on record. Council Member Gunn inquired if the tobacco license application should be resubmitted with the correct information. City Attorney Riggs stated the Council could direct the applicant to resubmit his application with correct addresses. Mayor Flaherty questioned if Mr. Jaru had a place of business on Century Avenue in White Bear Lake. Mr. Jaru commented he did not. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated she had contacted the Secretary of State’s office regarding this matter and Mr. Jaru has not updated his business address information. She reported it was the business owner’s responsibility to update this information. Council Member Hull asked why the State had Century Avenue as his place of business address. Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mr. Jaru indicated the business address was never changed. Council Member Meehlhause commented he was uncomfortable with this request and could not support the tobacco license transfer. Council Member Gunn summarized the information the Council was presented with this evening stating she too had concerns with the request. Mayor Flaherty withdrew his motion. Council Member Mueller withdrew her second. City Attorney Riggs suggested the Council continue this request to allow Staff time to verify the information with the applicant prior to approving the tobacco license transfer. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To continue this item consistent with City Chapter 512 and direct staff to work with the applicant to resolve the application inconsistencies. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Assistant City Administrator Crane clarified that Mr. Jaru would not be able to sell tobacco or take shipment of tobacco until the Council approved the transfer of the tobacco license. C. Resolution 8235, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Gasoline and Cigarette/Tobacco License Located at the Mounds View BP, 2155 County Road 10. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that the present owner of the Mounds View BP, Scott Stevens, was requesting a transfer of ownership for its tobacco license. She reported all necessary permits and fees were submitted to the City. She explained the license would be contingent upon a satisfactory inspection of the Mounds View BP by the Fire Marshal. She reported the tobacco license would expire on June 30, 2014. Mayor Flaherty questioned when the fire inspection would take place. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the fire inspection was scheduled for March 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8235, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Gasoline and Cigarette/Tobacco License Located at the Mounds View BP, 2155 County Road 10. Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for providing the Council with a copy of the email from Mr. Stevens regarding the improvements Mr. Stevens has planned for the Mounds View BP. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8229, Awarding a Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 Inc. for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. Public Works Director DeBar explained the Council approved bidding documents for Area G at the February 10th City Council meeting. Advertisements were published and the City received nine bids for the project. The low bid was submitted by Northwest Asphalt out of Shakopee, Minnesota. This was the same vendor that has completed the past four street improvement projects for the City of Mounds View. Public Works Director DeBar indicated Stantec has spoken with Northwest Asphalt regarding the project and was comfortable moving forward with this vendor based on the bid submitted. Staff recommended the Council award the construction contract for Area G to Northwest Asphalt with a construction contingency of 3%. He recommended the Council also approve Stantec’s bid for engineering services, along with the geo-technical services to be provided by Braun Intertec. Public Works Director DeBar explained that if the contract is awarded, a neighborhood meeting would be held on April 26, 2014. Council Member Meehlhause asked if Northwest Asphalt’s bid included the sidewalk along Ardan Avenue. Public Works Director DeBar reported this item was included in the bid amount. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information from staff on the Stantec bid. Public Works Director DeBar explained the Stantec bid had increased slightly after adding the sidewalk along Ardan Avenue and several catch basins to the plan profile. He then discussed the expense for review and design services that would be provided by Stantec for Area G. It was noted the original $94,000 for design should be adjusted to $133,000. Council Member Mueller questioned if the Director of Public Works should be authorized to approve contingency expenses, upwards of $60,000. City Administrator Ericson commented this issue had been discussed in the past by the Council and it was determined that staff needed some level of flexibility to handle issues that could not wait two weeks for Council approval. He stated in the long run, it would cost the City more money to stop the project in order to receive Council approval for contingency matters. Mayor Flaherty inquired if the requested 3% contingency would be sufficient. Public Works Director DeBar stated a 5% contingency had been requested in the past, but he was comfortable with 3% given the level of trust that had been established with Northwest Asphalt. Council Member Mueller inquired if the City would be following up with the companies that would not be receiving the bid. Public Works Director DeBar commented he would send Northwest Asphalt a notice that they had received the bid and a notice with bid bonds would be sent back to the other companies. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt 8229, Awarding a Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G, amending the Stantec design fees. Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 7 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8230, Authorizing Barr Engineering to Perform Phase 1 Sediment Sampling for Silver View Pond. Public Works Director DeBar stated as a requirement of the City’s MS4 permit, the City had to manage, operate and maintain its stormwater system in a manner that reduced discharged pollutants to the maximum extent practical. He reported Silver View Pond was excavated in 1982 to accommodate stormwater management or a 146-acre development. This pond has three distinct arms and, over the years, the permanent storage area has filled with sediment. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the MPCA recommends that stormwater ponds be evaluated for sediment removal when the pond volume is reduced to 50%. This occurs roughly once every 30 years. He indicated the Council authorized Barr Engineering to complete a sediment survey in 2012. At that time, Barr Engineering determined that Silver View Pond was 38% full of sediment. Staff briefly discussed the estimated expense for the dredging of Silver View Pond and recommended the Council authorize Barr Engineering to perform the Phase 1 Sediment sampling. He explained the City had funds available to cover the expense of the sampling. He reported that after the testing was completed, the Council could evaluate when the pond would need to be dredged and could apply for grants to assist with the expense. Council Member Mueller questioned what information the City would gather from the testing results and asked how long test results would stand. Public Works Director DeBar explained the test results would provide the Council with information on the type and classification of the sediment in the pond. Staff further discussed the benefits of knowing the classification of the sediment within Silver View Pond noting the expense for dredging would also be greater understood. He believed that based on past experience with the PCA, the samples taken in 2014 could be used for future dredging. Mayor Flaherty inquired what information Barr Engineering would provide the City from the samples. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the report from Barr Engineering would explain where the samples were taken from the pond, an estimation of when the pond should be dredged, a cost estimate for dredging, and what future work may be required on the pond. Mayor Flaherty expressed frustration with the 21% increase in the expense for the sample testing. He requested staff speak with Barr Engineering regarding this matter. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the amount of sediment within the pond affected the expense of the dredging. Public Works Director DeBar reported there was a direct correlation between the amount of sediment that would need to be removed and the expense. Council Member Meehlhause stated the $1-$2 million expense for dredging this pond was a huge expense given the fact the City only has a $5 million yearly budget. Public Works Director DeBar explained that the information gathered from the samples would assist the City in Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 8 budgeting for this expense. He stated the City could also then further examine its stormwater rates. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8230, Authorizing Barr Engineering to Perform Phase 1 Sediment Sampling for Silver View Pond. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8231, Approving the Release of Resolution 5541B and Development Agreement No. 01-124 between the City of Mounds View and Minnesota Institute of Public Health. Planning Associate Heller stated that in 2001, the Minnesota Institute of Public Health constructed a building at 2720 Highway 10 and operated at this location for 12 years. In December of 2012 the building was vacated. She indicated the building has since been on the market and would change ownership in the next several weeks. The new owner has requested that the City release the Resolution and Development Agreement on the property. Staff had no issues with the request and recommended the Council proceed with approving the release of resolution and development agreement between the City of Mounds View and the Minnesota Institute of Public Health. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8231, Approving the Release of Resolution 5541B and Development Agreement No. 01-124 between the City of Mounds View and Minnesota Institute of Public Health. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 8232, Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment. Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of a snowplow from Crysteel truck equipment. He described how the eight-foot plow would be used by the Public Works Department noting the cost was $5,699. He reported staff had budgeted $6,350 for the expense. He recommended the Council approve the expense for the snowplow. Council Member Meehlhause asked if this plow would expand the City’s capacity for snow removal. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated this was the case. Council Member Mueller noted a change on the Resolution stating the plow should be 8 feet and not 8 inches. Council Member Gunn questioned if the City would be charged sales tax for the purchase. Finance Director Beer reported the City would not be charged sales tax for the eight-foot plow. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8232, Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 9 Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment, as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 8233, Approving the Purchase of a Water Control Valve for the Booster Station. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that one of the responsibilities of the Public Works Department was to operate the water distribution system within the City. It was noted the water control valve controls the flow of water from the water distribution system. He reported the City’s water control valve was leaking and was originally installed in 1971. Staff received several quotes for this piece of equipment with the low bid coming in at $10,976 from Kudrow Equipment. The expense to install the valve was $6,550 from Municipal Builders. He noted staff had budgeted $15,000 for the valve and $5,000 for the installation expense. Public Works Supervisor Peterson recommended the Council approve the purchase and installation of the water control valve for the booster station. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the City could reduce the freight expense by picking up the valve in Chaska. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained he could investigate this further. Council Member Mueller expressed concern with this request as Kudrow Equipment would have the proper equipment to transfer the valve without incident. Public Works Supervisor Peterson anticipated the valve would be placed on a pallet and that City staff would be able to transfer the valve safely. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8233, Approving the Purchase of a Water Control Valve for the Booster Station. Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the detailed report and photographs of the failing valve. She inquired how long the City’s water service would be interrupted through the replacement of this valve. Public Works Supervisor Peterson commented the booster station was currently down and there would be no disruption in the City’s water service. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. I. Resolution 8237, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 F550 Pickup Truck. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated that the Public Works Department completed necessary maintenance throughout the City. He discussed these services in detail noting the Public Works Department was currently using a 1999 dump box truck. It was recommended the Council approve the purchase of a new 2015 F550 pickup truck. He reviewed the expense for the truck noting $70,000 was budgeted by staff in 2014 for this purchase. Mayor Flaherty understood the vehicle being replaced was 15 years old. He asked if the current vehicle was in need of replacement due to the number of repairs or if the vehicle was simply on Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 10 the replacement schedule. Public Works Supervisor Peterson commented the sides of the box had been repaired and were no longer operational. He noted the replacement schedule initially had this truck replaced in 10 years, but has since been pushed back to 15 years. Mayor Flaherty inquired what trucks would be replaced by the Public Works Department in 2015. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated no trucks would be replaced in 2015. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the new Public Works employee would be funded for the remainder of the year. Finance Director Beer discussed how the salary for the Public Works Project Coordinator would be covered through several utility funds and the general fund for the remainder of 2014. Mayor Flaherty suggested the Public Works Department consider purchasing one service truck in 2014 and another in 2015 given the unbudgeted increase in their budget from the Project Coordinator. He wanted to see the 2014 budget remain as balanced as possible. Public Works Director DeBar discussed the staffing changes within the Public Works Department noting the pay differences between the Parks Supervisor and the Parks Maintenance Worker would provide a $25,000-27,000 surplus. These funds would be used to cover the majority of the Project Manager’s salary for 2014. Council Member Mueller stated the economy was turning and prices were on the rise. She feared that if the City were to hold off on the truck purchase for another year, the expense would increase. She reported the two trucks due for replacement were already 15 years old and the expense for repairs would become costly. She recommended the Council move forward with the purchase of both service trucks. Council Member Gunn commented the Parks Department truck purchase has been delayed since 2009. Mayor Flaherty believed this was due to further reevaluation of the City’s vehicle replacement plan and not because the vehicle was inoperable. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8237, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 F550 Pickup Truck. Council Member Meehlhause supported the vehicle replacement plan and the recommendation made by staff. He explained that the Council approved the hire of the Public Works Project Manager and did not believe the purchase of these vehicles, which were slated within the 2014 budget, should be hindered based on the new hire. Mayor Flaherty understood this point and commented he was just trying to keep the City within the 2014 budget. Council Member Gunn questioned why the purchase required a 5% contingency. Public Works Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 11 Supervisor Peterson stated this would allow for a radio, antenna or additional lights to be installed, only if necessary. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. J. Resolution 8238, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 Service Truck for the Parks Department. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated that the Parks Department had a 1999 Ford F250 that was due for replacement. This vehicle replacement has been postponed since 2009. He discussed the services completed with by this vehicle in detail. It was recommended the Council approve the purchase of a new 2015 service truck for the Parks Department. He reviewed the expense for the truck noting this was a budgeted item within the 2014 budget. Council Member Mueller asked if these vehicles would be rigged and ready for this summer. Public Works Supervisor Peterson anticipated the trucks would take eight to twelve weeks to complete. Mayor Flaherty questioned how much the City spent on maintaining this vehicle in 2013. Public Works Supervisor Peterson did not have a detailed account of the funds spent, but knew the head gasket was recently replaced. Council Member Meehlhause inquired why staff was requesting an F350 for this service truck. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated the larger utility box would be better served by an F350. He reported the maintenance department has been stressing the current F250 truck with an overloaded utility box. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8238, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 Service Truck for the Parks Department. Mayor Flaherty questioned what the City would do with the trade in proceeds for both trucks. Finance Director Beer explained these funds would be placed in the general fund. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Meehlhause asked to remove Item 8A. A. Resolution 8228, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. B. Resolution 8236, Approving a Residential Kennel License for Debbie Wysong, located at 7063 Knollwood Drive. C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 886, an Ordinance Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 12 Amending Chapter 607 of the Municipal Code Relating to Commercial Vehicles. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 8A. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. A. Resolution 8228, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. Council Member Meehlhause commented the account number for this expense needed correction as TIF District #1 was no longer in use. Finance Director Beer reviewed the correct account number with the Council. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8228, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G, as amended. 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 A. January 27, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 8 the word steal should read steel. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the January 27, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. February 10, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the February 10, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as presented. Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 13 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. February 24, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 6, Line 27 should read Irondale Cross Country. In addition, on Page 7, Line 44 legislation should be changed to legislature. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the February 24, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause stated he attended the Twin Cities Gateway Board meeting last week. He noted Mounds View would be awarded $6,500 for Festival in the Park for promotional needs. He reviewed the healthy balance of funds accumulated by Twin Cities Gateway in 2013, noting lodging taxes were $60,000 higher than estimated. He suggested Steve Markuson attend a future Council worksession meeting. Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council met last week. The group would meet again on April 9th. She reported the League of Minnesota Cities Finance Department will meet to discuss budgetary considerations for 2015, including the insurance trust and building expansion. She noted the 2014 League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held on June 18-20 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sessions planned for the event were reviewed. She explained she planned to attend the conference. Mayor Flaherty stated he participated in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Bel Rae Assisted Living of Mounds View (formerly Coventry Senior Living). He was excited to see this development beginning. He reported the 10th Annual Town Hall Meeting would be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The schedule of events planned for the meeting was reviewed and all residents were encouraged to attend. B. Reports of Staff. City Administrator Ericson provide the Council with an update on the City Hall monument sign. He explained the vendor had found a solution for the electrical concern and the sign should be operational by next week. City Administrator Ericson noted Ramsey County was requesting Bel Rae find an alternative access point to their site. This change would require an amendment to the Limited Use Agreement to allow for parking and access on Greenfield. He reported the contractor would be Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 14 responsible for returning the new access point to its current condition after all work was completed. He questioned if the Council supported this amendment. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City would receive additional compensation because of the proposed amendment. City Administrator Ericson anticipated the City would receive additional compensation. The Council supported staff’s recommendation. 1. Public Works Annual Report Public Works Director DeBar discussed the 2013 Annual Report with the Council. He highlighted the projects completed along with the shifts made to personnel. He reviewed the amount of water pumped and discussed the number of water service breaks. He noted the County would be rehabbing County Road I in 2015. Public Works Director DeBar reported the Wellhead Protection Plan was completed and approved. He then reviewed the cost saving measures seen by the City due to his coordinating efforts. He noted utilities for the TCAAP site would continue to be discussed with the City of Arden Hills. Public Works Director DeBar explained Area F was completed in 2013 and the City had only three more improvement projects remaining. He was proud of the park improvements completed at Silver View Park and reported the City received “Tree City” Status again for the 32nd year in a row. Public Works Director DeBar questioned if the Street Committee should remain intact or if the group could be disbanded. Mayor Flaherty recommended this be discussed with the group. He did not object to disbanding the group. Council Member Meehlhause agreed stating 2015 would be the last year they would need to meet. Council Member Mueller was pleased by the work completed by the Street Committee along with their endorsement of each Street Improvement project. She suggested the committee remain in place through 2015. Council Member Gunn believed there were a few non-standard streets still in place that should be reviewed by the Street Committee in 2015. Mayor Flaherty thanked Public Works Director DeBar for this thorough report. Finance Director Beer provided the Council with an update on the franchise with Comcast noting a public meeting would be held in April. Mounds View City Council March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 15 C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Town Hall Meeting: Monday, March 31, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.