Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015/12/14PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting December 14, 2015 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 7:02 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, December 14, 2015, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, December 14, 2015, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – 2016 Tax Levy and Budgets for All Funds 1. Resolution 8488 Adopting the 2016 Tax Levy 2. Resolution 8489 Adopting the 2016 Budgets for All Funds Finance Director Beer stated in September, the Council established the preliminary tax levy with a 1% increase. He indicated the City has not deviated from this amount since December. He reported the proposed levy amount for 2016 was $4,393,813. He discussed the levy in further detail with the Council and recommended approval. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8488 Adopting the 2016 Tax Levy. Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer and the entire Finance Department for their assistance in drafting the 2016 tax levy and budget. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Resolution 8489 Adopting the 2016 Budgets for All Funds Finance Director Beer reviewed the 2016 budget with the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause asked what the final deficit number would be for 2016. Finance Director Beer reported the deficit would be $80,000. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8489 Adopting the 2016 Budgets for All Funds. Council Member Meehlhause supported the budget and the process followed by the City Council. He explained he was uncomfortable with the deficit from 2015 but understands this was not due to staff overspending, but rather due to costs out of the City’s control. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Second Reading of Ordinance 911, an Ordinance to Consider Revising Section 502.12, Subdivision 2 of the Liquor Code Relating to Sunday Sales (ROLL CALL VOTE). Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated that establishments with a liquor license, are currently able to serve liquor on Sunday’s from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. She reported in May of this year, the state law was amended to allow for the sale of liquor on Sundays to be from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for those establishments that also serve food. She indicated the proposed Code amendment would align the City’s Code with State Statutes. She stated the Council held a first reading of the code amendment on November 30th. Staff recommended the Council hold a Public Hearing, take comment and adopt Ordinance 911. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the proposed liquor establishments had to serve food. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 911, an Ordinance to Consider Revising Section 502.12, Subdivision 2 of the Liquor Code Relating to Sunday Sales and direct staff to publish a summary. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8491, Setting the 2016 City Council Meeting Dates, Council/Staff Retreat and the 2016 Town Hall Meeting. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council set the 2016 City Council meeting schedule along with the Council/Staff Retreat and Town Hall Meeting dates. She discussed the meeting dates that were impacted by holidays. She suggested the staff/Council retreat be held on February 29th. She proposed the Town Hall meeting be held on either March 21st or April 18th. The Council supported holding the staff/Council retreat on February 29th. Council Member Meehlhause requested the Town Hall meeting be held on March 21st. Council Member Hull and Council Member Mueller agreed. Council Member Gunn supported the Town Hall meeting being held on April 18th to allow staff additional time to prepare after the staff/Council retreat. Mayor Flaherty agreed and asked if staff needed additional time to prepare for the Town Hall meeting. City Administrator Ericson believed that the March 21st date would be sufficient and staff did not require additional time to prepare. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8491, Setting the 2016 City Council Meeting Dates, Council/Staff Retreat (February 29) and the 2016 Town Hall Meeting (March 21). Council Member Mueller requested the approved meeting dates be published on the City’s website. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported this would be completed by staff. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8492, Approving Various Appointments to the City Commissions Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 and Committees. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained the City’s Commissions and Committees have seats that were set to expire as of December 31st. She indicated the City advertised for these positions and received applications of interest. She recommended Steven Katovich, John Kroeger and Gary Rundle be reappointed to the Parks and Forestry Commission. In addition, she requested Jason French, Angelica Klebsch and Paul Schiltgen be appointed to the Planning Commission and lastly that Paul Schiltgen be appointed to the Streets and Utilities Commission. Council Member Meehlhause asked if Dan Larson reapplied for the Streets and Utilities Commission. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported he did not. Finance Director Beer indicated this Commission was nearing the end of its tenure. Mayor Flaherty thanked Angelica Klebsch and Jason French for coming forward to serve the City. Mayor Flaherty questioned if Terry Broos was willing to continue serving on the Police Civil Service Commission. Police Chief Kinney indicated Mr. Broos would like to step down from his position. He then reviewed the requirements for individuals interested in serving on the Police Civil Service Commission and requested those interested in serving with this group to contact City Hall. Mayor Flaherty inquired if the Street and Utilities Commission would dissolve after the street projects were completed. City Administrator Ericson indicated this was his understanding. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8492, Approving Various Appointments to the City Commissions and Committees. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Angelica Klebsch and Jason French for being willing to serve on the Planning Commission. Council Member Mueller agreed and looked forward to working with Ms. Klebsch and Mr. French. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8490, Approving to Purchase Two In-Car Video Camera Recording Systems. Police Chief Kinney requested the Council approve the purchase of two in-car video camera recording systems. He explained these systems were valuable to the department and greatly enhanced officer safety. He indicated the new systems would allow for wireless data transfer, which would be more timely for the officers. He indicated he had $10,000 budgeted for the camera purchase. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller questioned when the department’s other in-car cameras would be upgraded. Police Chief Kinney reported he had budgeted another $10,000 for 2016, which would upgrade two more cameras. Mayor Flaherty recommended that all new squads be fitted with the new camera systems. Police Chief Kinney supported this purchasing schedule. Mayor Flaherty questioned the size of the memory cards within the current camera systems. Police Chief Kinney was uncertain of this but would report back to the Council with this information. He explained that he would be working closely with the City of Roseville on the data practices that will be followed for the new systems. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8490, Approving to Purchase Two In-Car Video Camera Recording Systems. Council Member Mueller supported upgrading the Police Department’s in-car cameras as new squads are purchased. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8484, Approving Water Tower Lease Agreement with T-Mobile. Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve a water tower lease agreement with T-Mobile. He reviewed the updated lease in detail and noted the original lease was drafted in 1996. He discussed the current lease rate noting this would be $28,000 with an inflation factor of 4% each year. He noted that T-Mobile has been asked to move their facilities outside of the water tower structure. This would be completed over the next 18 months. Staff recommended approval of the agreement with T-Mobile. Mayor Flaherty asked how the Council could determine if the proposed rental rate was fair. Public Works Director Erickson indicated market research was conducted. Finance Director Beer explained he made several calls to neighboring Finance Directors to learn the going rates for water tower leases and stated Kennedy & Graven also assisted with the rental rate negotiations. Mayor Flaherty was pleased that T-Mobile would be moving their equipment outside of the water tower structure. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt 8484, Approving Water Tower Lease Agreement with T-Mobile. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Gunn asked to remove Item 8G. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 6 A. Resolution 8493, Approving the Recording Secretary Agreement with TimeSaver, Inc. B. Resolution 8494, Approving a Therapeutic Massage Business License Renewal for Bodyflow Massage, LLC, located at 2402 County Road I. C. Resolution 8486, Approving Memorandum of Understanding to the Ramsey County Auto Theft Prevention Collaboration. D. Resolution 8487, Approving 2016 Subscription to Peace Officer Accredited Training Online (PATROL). E. Resolution 8495, Approving Severance for Mechanic Steve Vacek. F. Resolution 8496, Approving Severance for Officer Andrew Ronning. G. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 11, 2016, to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 912, an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of 2408 County Road I from B1, Neighborhood Business to B2, Limited Business. H. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2016, to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License for Kathleen Smith, 7405 Spring Lake Road. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended, removing Item 8G. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 11, 2016, to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 912, an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of 2408 County Road I from B1, Neighborhood Business to B2, Limited Business. Council Member Gunn requested further information on the proposed zoning change and what types of businesses were allowed in the B2, Limited Business zoning district. City Administrator Ericson explained the differences between the B1 and B2 zoning districts. He noted B2 uses were typically more intense. Council Member Gunn questioned if the City knew what was being planned for this property. City Administrator Ericson indicated a new tenant was proposing to locate a liquor store at 2408 County Road I. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., on Monday, January 11, 2016, to Consider the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 912, an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of 2408 County Road I from B1, Neighborhood Business to B2, Limited Business. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 7 Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 12, 2015, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 4, Line 4 stating the line should read the Council approved the Public Works facility. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 1, Line 43 noting the extra punctuation at the end of the line needs to be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the October 12, 2015, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. October 26, 2015, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 6, Line 12 stating the final sentence should read edits will be made in January before the publication goes to the 2016 Legislature. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the October 26, 2015, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. November 9, 2015, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 8 stating the line should read he thanked the Planning Commission for their thorough review of this item. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 20 noting the sentence should read in further detail. Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 8, Line 3 stating exciting should be changed to existing. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 5 noting a comma should be added after the word case. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the November 9, 2015, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Meehlhause reported NYFS would be meeting on Wednesday. Council Member Meehlhause wished all residents, staff and members of the Council Happy Holidays. Council Member Mueller stated on Thursday she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting. This would be the Board’s last meeting of 2015. She wished everyone a blessed holiday season and a Happy New Year. Mayo r Flaherty reviewed an article from the Star Tribune regarding a redevelopment site in St. Louis Park. He indicated TIF was used for this project and anticipated The Beard Group would be doing the same for Phase II of the Crossroad Pointe project. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works Director Erickson reported Ramsey County sent out letters to property owners along County Road I stating this roadway would be rehabilitated in 2016. He noted pedestrian ramps and signal work would also be completed. He discussed the proposed project further with the Council. Council Member Mueller requested that staff speak with the County about the City’s parade route for Festival in the Park to ensure the area was free and clear of construction for the event. Public Works Director Erickson indicated he would speak with the County. Council Member Mueller suggested a neighborhood meeting be held regarding the project. Public Works Director Erickson explained this was a County led project and letters were sent to property owners. It was his understanding the County would not be holding any neighborhood meetings. Mounds View City Council December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 9 Public Works Director Erickson discussed the ash tree grant the City received through the Department of Agriculture and noted this funding would be extended into 2016. Public Works Director Erickson reported on the water issue observed this morning stating there was a stuck valve on the filter at the water treatment facility. He explained there was no problem with the City’s water quality and the issue has been resolved by Public Works staff. Public Works Director Erickson commented that ice at Groveland Park was questionable for this winter given the warm temps. 1. Discuss Cancelation of the December 28, 2015, City Council Meeting. City Administrator Ericson explained the Council did have items to consider and therefore staff did not recommend the Council cancel the December 28th meeting. Mayor Flaherty thanked staff for their dedicated service to the City Council and the Mounds View residents over the past year. He appreciated all of their efforts and enjoyed working with the City Council. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, January 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.