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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015/09/14PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 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, September 14, 2015, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, September 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. Resolution 8445, Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2016. Finance Director Beer reported the State mandated the City Council to approve a preliminary tax levy each year by September 30, 2015. He reviewed the preliminary general fund budget and property tax levy for 2016. He noted that the City would be receiving just over $666,792 in LGA from the State. He explained that the Council was proposing a 1% tax levy increase for the coming year. He indicated that once the preliminary levy was approved it could decrease, but could not increase. Staff recommended that the Council authorize certification of the preliminary Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 2 general fund budget and property tax levy for 2016. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8445, Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Preliminary Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2016. Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Finance Director for his thorough report. He discussed how the proposed levy would impact property owners in Mounds View and congratulated the City for its strong financial planning. Mayor Flaherty supported the budget and levy as presented by staff. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 908, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 701 of the Municipal Code to Allow for the Keeping of Honeybees in Certain Residential Zoning Districts (ROLL CALL VOTE). City Administrator Ericson stated this item was discussed by the Council at the June, July and August worksession meetings. He explained that the number of hives was discussed at the first reading of the Ordinance, and it was agreed that four hives would be allowed. He commented that the language regarding renewals was also adjusted. Staff reviewed the Ordinance further with the Council and recommended the beekeeping licensing fee be $50. Mayor Flaherty asked if this would be a perpetual license, how the City would know when properties changed ownerships. City Administrator Ericson anticipated that staff would have to follow up with beekeepers on an annual basis to see if their licenses were still valid and in use. Further discussion ensued regarding the training and educational requirements within the Ordinance. Council Member Mueller was interested in reducing the one-time license fee from $50 to $25. Finance Director Beer did not believe that a $25 fee would cover staff’s time or the expense of a public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 908, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 701 of the Municipal Code to Allow for the Keeping of Honeybees in Certain Residential Zoning Districts, directing staff to update the fee schedule and publish an Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Resolution 8455, Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Distribution of Funds. City Administrator Ericson explained that Bethlehem Baptist Church has been making donations to the City of Mounds View for the past 10 years. These donations were used each year to assist the City in funding programs and projects that were not covered by the City’s budget. He reported that Bethlehem Baptist has made a donation in the amount of $15,542.50, which would be used for Silver View Park restroom facilities, YMCA Safe After School for Youth Programs, Festival in the Park, the Community Resource Center and for splash pad amenities. Staff recommended the Council accept the donation and authorize distribution of funds. Mayor Flaherty asked if the splash pad amenities should be funded when this item has not been considered by the City Council. City Administrator Ericson commented that the funds would be reprogrammed based on the needs of the City, in consultation with the Church. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8455, Accepting Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Authorizing Distribution of Funds. Council Member Mueller thanked Bethlehem Baptist for their continued generosity. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8454, Approving a Limited Use Agreement and an Assignment of a Limited Use Agreement for 8160 Red Oak Court. City Administrator Ericson stated in 1989 the City entered into an agreement with the Krigs regarding the limited use of an easement area for a swimming pool at 8160 Red Oak Court. He indicated the yard had a drainage easement that straddled the property line. He explained the agreement was put into place to protect the City in the event the drainage easement were to fill with water. He noted that the property owner was looking to sell the property and a new limited use agreement was necessary in order to close and transfer the property. Staff recommended the Council approve and assign a limited use agreement for the property at 8160 Red Oak Court. Council Member Mueller asked if the City has had any problems with the easement area flooding in the past 25 years. City Administrator Ericson reported there have not been any issues. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8454, Approving a Limited Use Agreement and an Assignment of a Limited Use Agreement for 8160 Red Oak Court. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 8453, Approving the Public Works Facility Space Needs Study Request for Proposals. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 Public Works Director Erickson stated the Council discussed this item at a recent worksession meeting. He reported that the City was working to design a Public Works facility in 2016 with construction planned for 2017. He explained that the true needs of the City would need to be evaluated. Staff requested that the Council approve a Public Works facility space needs study RFP. Council Member Mueller questioned if it was standard practice for staff to send RFP’s to consultants versus advertising for the project. Public Works Director Erickson believed it was standard practice to contact consultants. Council Member Mueller encouraged staff to contact White Bear Lake staff as they have recently completed a needs study and Public Works facility. Mayor Flaherty wanted to see at least three consultants contacted for RFP’s. He discussed the potential of combining the Public Works and Police Building in the future. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8453, Approving the Public Works Facility Space Needs Study Request for Proposals. Council Member Mueller was interested in considering the combination of the Public Works Department and the Police Department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Courtney and Chris Hansen, located at 2364 Laport Drive. B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, to Consider a Transfer of Ownership for an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from Menbe, Inc. (doing business as ABC Liquor) to M.D. Liquors, located at 2840 County Road 10. C. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015, to Consider Special Assessments for Delinquent Utility Charges. D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2015, to Consider Special Assessments for Unpaid City Charges, Administrative Offense Charges, and Diseased Tree Charges. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 5 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 None. 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported the Robotics Team would be having an Open House at Irondale High School from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday, September 19, 2015. Council Member Gunn indicated the Music of the Night event would be held at Irondale High School on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council met last Wednesday. The group would meet again on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. Council Member Mueller reported the next Festival in the Park meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. This year’s event would be recapped and planning would begin for the 2016 event. She encouraged anyone interested in volunteering on this committee to attend. Council Member Meehlhause explained Twin Cities Gateway would be meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Council Member Meehlhause stated the YMCA Advisory Board met today. He was pleased to report that program revenue was up in 2015 when compared to last year. In addition, banquet center rentals were also up. Council Member Meehlhause noted the Lion’s would be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Council Member Meehlhause invited the public to participate in the Northeast Youth and Family Services Taste of Northeast event on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Tickets were $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Mayor Flaherty reported the New Brighton Area Historical Society would be hosting the 19 th Annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. where guests age 80 and older Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 6 (with a 55112 zip code) would be honored with a complimentary turkey dinner. Dinner would be $8 for all others wishing to attend. Mayor Flaherty invited Mounds View children to participate in the Punt, Pass and Kick event at Edgewood Middle School this Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. He noted this was a free event open to the public and was being sponsored by the Mounds View Police Department. Council Member Mueller reported the League of Minnesota Cities Local Economy Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Council Member Mueller commented the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors would be holding a retreat in the City of Mankato on September 23-25, 2015. B. Reports of Staff. Public Works Director Erickson updated the Council on the Mustang Drive project. He was happy to report that the final wear course had been installed. He explained that Area H required two major sewer repairs that required a great deal of dewatering. He discussed the length of time that it has taken to properly repair these sewer lines and indicated that staff was working to have the pavement replaced. Mayor Flaherty encouraged staff to speak with the contractor regarding the importance of community relations. Public Works Director Erickson discussed the progress being made at Groveland Park. City Administrator Ericson indicated Mayor Flaherty would be attending the Metro Mayor’s Meeting on Wednesday night and he would be attending the League of Women’s Voters Meeting in New Brighton. The topic of discussion would be garbage. Finance Director Beer questioned if the Council was interested in continuing its membership with North Metro Mayors. Mayor Flaherty recommended the Council discuss this matter further at a future worksession meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 7 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.