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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015/01/12PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 12, 2015 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 12, 2015, City Council Agenda. City Administrator Ericson requested that Consent Agenda Item 8D be removed from the agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, January 12, 2015, agenda as amended removing Item 8D. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT None. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 8360, a Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Greg Belting for his Years of Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Dr. Greg Belting for his dedicated service to the EDC. Dr. Belting thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve. He commended the Council and staff on their great leadership. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8360, a Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Greg Belting for his Years of Service on the Economic Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 2 Development Commission (EDC). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 8361, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Paron for his Years of Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Jim Paron for his dedicated service to the EDC. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8361, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Paron for his Years of Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8362, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jessica Birken for her Years of Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Jessica Birken for her dedicated service to the EDC. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8362, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jessica Birken for her Years of Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8363, a Resolution of Appreciation for Tony Hoffman for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Committee. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Tony Hoffman for his dedicated service to the Streets and Utilities Committee. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8363, a Resolution of Appreciation for Tony Hoffman for his Years of Service on the Streets and Utilities Committee. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8364, a Resolution of Appreciation for Barbara Haake for her Years of Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission. Council Member Mueller read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Barb Haake for her dedicated service to the NSCC/NSAC Commission. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8364, a Resolution of Appreciation for Barbara Haake for her Years of Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 8365, a Resolution of Appreciation for Nancy Kracl for her Years of Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission. Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full thanking Nancy Kracl for her dedicated service to the NSCC/NSAC Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8365, a Resolution of Appreciation for Nancy Kracl for her Years of Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Council Member Mueller was proud to live in a community where the public was engaged and involved in the City. Mayor Flaherty thanked all of the volunteers for serving the community on the City’s commissions and committees. A round of applause was offered by the Council and staff. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 8359, Selection of the City’s Official Newspaper. Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council select the City’s Official Newspaper. She reviewed proposals from three local papers and recommended the Council select an official newspaper. Council Member Gunn was in favor of staying with The Sun Focus. She believed that this publication did an excellent job with their distribution and covering the City of Mounds View. Council Member Mueller agreed that The Sun Focus covered more of the events taking place in Mounds View. Council Member Meehlhause believed that The Bulletin covered other communities well, but did not serve the residents of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8359, Selection of the City’s Official Newspaper (The Sun Focus and Pioneer Press). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 895, Code Amendment to Title 1100, Chapter 1116, for I-1, Industrial Zoning District Uses. City Administrator Ericson explained the Planning Commission reviewed City Code regarding the Industrial zoning district and was considering if pharmaceutical uses fit this zoning district. He commented that the Planning Commission recommended a code amendment to allow for pharmaceutical and medical supplies, while also allowing warehousing as a permitted use. He recommended the Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 895. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 895, Code Amendment to Title 1100, Chapter 1116, for I-1, Industrial Zoning District Uses. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 896, Code Amendment to Title 1100 for Renewable Energy Systems. City Administrator Ericson stated the Planning Commission reviewed the City Code regarding renewable energy systems. The Commission recommended several amendments to the Code regarding solar and geothermal energy, removing wind systems. Staff requested the Council approve the first reading and introduction Ordinance 896. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduction Ordinance 896, Code Amendment to Title 1100 for Renewable Energy Systems . Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8357, Approving the Hire of Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning. Police Chief Kinney recommended the Council approve the hire of Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning. He reported the department was currently down two officers and needed to return to full strength. He explained that the eligibility list created in September of 2014 was used for this hiring process. He briefly discussed the new hiring process that was used for the two candidates. He suggested the start date for the candidates be February 2, 2015. Council Member Hull asked if either of the candidates had previous law enforcement experience. Police Chief Kinney indicated Riley Solz was a licensed peace officer and was working for a sheriff’s department. He noted that Andrew Ronning does not have any licensed experience as a police officer, but has worked as a reserve officer in the west metro. Council Member Mueller questioned who would be training the two new officers. Police Chief Kinney explained the department had two field training officers on each shift that would assist Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 5 with this task. Mayor Flaherty questioned how long the training period would last. Police Chief Kinney indicated that the formal field training period would last 14 weeks and the probationary period would last one year. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8357, Approving the Hire of Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning. Mayor Flaherty thanked Police Chief Kinney for his strong leadership and dedication to the community. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8358, Approving a Construction Contract with Bergerson Caswell, Inc. for the 2015 Municipal Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project. Project Coordinator Stenglein stated the City recently evaluated its municipal wells and pumps. He explained that Well No. 6 was last replaced in 2008 and was in need of rehabilitation. He reviewed the quotes supplied by contractors for this work and recommended the Council approve the construction contract to the low bidder submitted by Bergerson Caswell out of Maple Plain, Minnesota. It was noted that funds from the Water Enterprise would cover the expense of this contract. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8358, Approving a Construction Contract with Bergerson Caswell, Inc. for the 2015 Municipal Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project. Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for the thorough report. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 897, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 603, Section 603.06, of the City Code relating to Licensing Requirements for Garbage and Recycling Haulers. City Administrator Ericson stated last October the Council adopted Ordinance 891, which amended the City Code regarding licensed garbage haulers. He explained that the City was working to improve the amount of resident participation in the City recycling program. He discussed the proposed revisions to City Code. Staff recommended the Council approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 897. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 897, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 603, Section 603.06, of the City Code relating to Licensing Requirements for Garbage and Recycling Haulers. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Mueller discussed the reporting requirements and stated they were originally suggested to assist the City with monitoring the percentage of residents participating in the recycling program. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA City Administrator Ericson noted Item 8D should be removed from the Agenda. A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 for the Second Reading and Adopting of Ordinance 895, Code Amendment to Zoning Code Title 1100, Chapter 1116, for I-1, Industrial Zoning District Uses. B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 896, Code Amendments to Zoning Code Title 1100 for Renewable Energy Systems. C. Resolution 8355, Renewing an Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) for Housing Resource Center (HRC) Services for 2015. D. Resolution 8356, Approving an Agreement with ATM Source to Site an ATM at the Mounds View Community Center. E. Resolution 8366, Approving Energy Savings Partnership (ESP) for the Community Center, City Hall and Trail Lights. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 8D. 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. November 10, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 7 Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 36, changing he to the. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the November 10, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. November 24, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 10, Line 30, stating the line should read “all funds for”. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the November 24, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. December 1, 2014, Truth in Taxation Minutes. Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 2, Line 22, noting the last name of the resident should be spelled Hanzelca. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the December 1, 2014, Truth in Taxation meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. December 8, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 2 and Page 3 noting the resident’s last name was spelled incorrectly. Council Member Meehlhause noted a correction on Page 3, Line 17 removing the word if. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 20 placing an apostrophe in the word positions. Council Member Meehlhause noted a correction on Page 6, Line 8 and 9 requesting the word expense be changed to purchase. Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 6, Line 12 the Mayor’s comment should read, “he asked why the request was being made in mid-December”. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Meehlhause noted a correction on Page 7, Line 22 the word assessment should not be plural. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the December 8, 2014, City Council meeting minutes as corrected. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Mueller indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Government would be holding a conversation with Ramsey County Legislators on Thursday, January 15th at the Best Western in St. Paul. She encouraged the entire Council to attend. Council Member Mueller noted she would be attending a League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, January 15th. Council Member Mueller commented the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. A representative from the post office would be the guest speaker. Council Member Mueller explained that on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 p.m. the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting at City Hall. The group was still seeking volunteers to assist with fundraising for this year’s event. Council Member Gunn stated on Tuesday, January 13th she would be attending the I-35W Coalition Board meeting. She noted the group would be meeting with the Washington Advocacy Group. Mayor Flaherty indicated he attended his first North Suburban Cable Commission meeting last Thursday. He reported the group continues to work on the joint powers agreement and bylaws. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer commended Debbie Jasper for her efforts on the utility bills. City Administrator Ericson explained the BioLife project was progressing nicely and had a planned completion date of July 2015. He reported that Bel Rae was finishing their project as well and had leased out seven units. City Administrator Ericson discussed a new drop axle fish house style that resembled a camper. He indicated a resident brought this to the City’s attention due to the fact fish houses could not currently be stored in front yards. He asked if the Council would like the Planning Commission to review this matter and make a recommendation to the Council. Mounds View City Council January 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 9 Council Member Mueller supported the Planning Commission reviewing City Code. Council Member Meehlhause agreed. Council Member Gunn asked if these fish houses had to be licensed. City Administrator Ericson was uncertain of the licensing requirements. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 2, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.