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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2015/09/28PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 28, 2015 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, September 28, 2015, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, September 28, 2015, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. PUBLIC INPUT Mike Szczepanski, 2385 Laport Drive, discussed the need for a sound wall along US Highway 10. He encouraged the City Council to continue to push for a sound wall. Mayor Flaherty reported that the City has worked each year on this issue and was seeking legislation to assist with the expenses of a sound wall. It was his hope that when the additional lanes were added to I-35W and Highway 10 that the sound wall would be included in this project. He understood the need for a sound wall and commented that he has spoken to legislation on four different occasions regarding this matter. Council Member Mueller explained that the City was also trying to address the air quality standards along the corridor. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. Mounds View City Council September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8457, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Courtney and Chris Hansen, located at 2364 Laport Drive. Acting City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a residential kennel license for Courtney and Chris Hansen to allow them to have four English Springer Spaniels. She reported that the Hansen’s yard was now fully fenced. She commented that the City has received no complaints regarding these animals. Staff noted that proper notification had been made for this item and recommended approval of the request. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Frank Blasiak, 2361 Laport Drive, asked if the property could have additional animals onsite and if there would be pickup and drop-off of pets. Acting City Administrator Crane described the differences between a residential and commercial kennel license. She explained the Hansen’s were applying for a residential kennel license, which would allow them to have four dogs on their property, and no more. She indicated the property would not be used as a commercial business. Courtney Hansen, 2364 Laport Drive, explained her four English Springer Spaniels were show dogs. She commented that her dogs were also used as therapy dogs. Mike Szczepanski, 2385 Laport Drive, questioned what City Ordinance addressed pet and kennel requirements. Mayor Flaherty reported Ordinance 890 set the licensing, kennel and pet limits for the City of Mounds View. Hearing no further input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Mayor Flaherty reviewed an email that was sent to the City Council stating opposition to the kennel license. Council Member Mueller questioned how long the Hansen’s have lived in Mounds View. Ms. Hansen reported she closed on her house on August 19 th . Council Member Mueller asked if the animals were family pets. Ms. Hansen indicated this was the case. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Resolution 8457, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Courtney and Chris Hansen, located at 2364 Laport Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8458, a Resolution to Consider a Transfer of Ownership for an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Menbe, Inc. (doing business as ABC Liquor) to M.D. Liquors, located at 2840 County Road 10. Acting City Administrator Crane requested the Council consider a transfer of ownership for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for ABC Liquor. She reported a public hearing was required for all transfers of ownerships. It was noted that Menbe, Inc. has a purchase agreement with M.D. Liquors and was requesting transfer. She reported M.D. Liquors has submitted all necessary paperwork and fees. Staff recommended approval of the request contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Gunn asked if the space would be rented or owned. Mark Henagar, M.D. Liquors, reported that a purchase price for the building could not be agreed upon, so he would be renting the space. He discussed the renovation plans he had for the interior and exterior of the building. Council Member Mueller questioned if Mr. Henagar had experience operating a liquor store. Mr. Henagar explained this would be his second store. He noted his first was opened in Crystal, Minnesota. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8458, a Resolution to Consider a Transfer of Ownership for an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Menbe, Inc. (doing business as ABC Liquor) to M.D. Liquors, located at 2840 County Road 10, contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Mayor Flaherty asked if Mr. Henagar would continue to pursue the purchase of the building. Mr. Henagar commented that he would continue negotiations stating that he believed the current asking price was too high. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item 8C. A. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider Approval of the 2016 Fee Schedule. B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider a New Chicken and Duck Keeping License at 5084 Long Lake Road. C. Resolution 8456 Closing the DARE Special Revenue Fund. Mounds View City Council September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing Item 8C. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8456 Closing the DARE Special Revenue Fund. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on this item. Finance Director Beer stated a separate account was still being allocated within the General Fund for DARE funds. He commented that to date in 2015, the City has received $93 for the DARE fund. Mayor Flaherty questioned how the City used the DARE funds. Police Chief Kinney reported these funds were used to purchase items for the DARE course. Mayor Flaherty asked if the City should disband this fund. Finance Director Beer explained this was the recommendation of staff. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8456 Closing the DARE Special Revenue Fund. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. 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 she attended the League of Minnesota Cities presentation at the Maplewood Police Department last Thursday. She provided further comment on the tour she took of the new facility. Council Member Gunn noted she attended the Music of the Night at Irondale High School on Saturday evening. Mounds View City Council September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller indicated she was in Mankato last week for the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors retreat where top priorities for the Executive Director were discussed. Council Member Mueller reported 37 years ago she was driving down University Avenue towards south Minneapolis when a car veered into her lane and struck her vehicle head on. She was happy to say she survived that accident and was married in July 36 years ago to her husband Dan, and 35 years ago tomorrow began her career at Target Corporation. Another milestone for her would occur on September 30 th , when Groveland Road north of Arden would receive concrete curb and gutter. Council Member Meehlhause noted he attended the Twin Cities Gateway board meeting two weeks ago. He noted the 20-minute promotional video created for TCG was now available for viewing. He was pleased to report that Mounds View hotel revenues were up 5% when compared to last year. Council Member Meehlhause indicated the Mounds View Lions Club would be holding its Annual Spaghetti Feed on Thursday, October 8 th at the Kraus-Hartig VFW and the cost would be $9.50 per adult. Council Member Meehlhause commented he attend an NYFS board meeting last week. He provided further comment on the unmet and emerging needs of the community that could be met by NYFS. He anticipated that this matter would be discussed further by the Council at an upcoming worksession meeting. Mayor Flaherty stated on Saturday, September 19 th he attended the Mounds View Police Department’s Punt, Pass and Kick event. He stated 50 kids signed up for this event and the age group winners would be advancing to further competition. Mayor Flaherty reported he recently attended a Five Cities meeting with local mayors and was pleased to report that Mounds View had the lowest proposed levy for 2016. Mayor Flaherty commented he attended a Super Bowl 50 Committee meeting on September 24 th . The committee was seeking information from local communities and how it provides safe play and activities for its residents. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer provided comment on a memorandum he provided to the Council regarding the water utility fund. Acting City Administrator Crane reviewed the upcoming worksession agenda with the Council. She was proud to report that the City has received its first volunteer application. She encouraged all others interested in volunteering with the City to contact City Hall. Mounds View City Council September 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Gunn encouraged National Honors Society students to consider volunteering with the City. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs provided a brief update on the Silver View Trail easement. 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.