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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, January 25, 2016
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing 7:00pm: Resolution 8510, a Resolution to Consider a Honeybee
Keeping License for Isabel Hansen Located at 2200 Lambert Avenue
B. Resolution 8511, Approving the Hire of Jonathan Sevald to the Position of Planner
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 912, an Ordinance Approving a
Rezoning of the property at 2408 County Road I from B-1, Neighborhood
Business, to B-2, Limited Business (ROLL CALL VOTE)
D. Resolution 8505 Accepting Miscellaneous Cash Donations for 2015
E. Resolution 8508, a Resolution of Approval to Hire Daniel Stone to the Position of
Police Officer
F. Resolution 8507 Approving Transfers Between Funds for 2015
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 pm, February 8, 2016, to Consider Resolution 8506
Reapproving a Conditional Use Permit for DellComm, located at 4860 Mustang
Circle, to Erect a 150-Foot Cell Tower
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 7, 2015, Truth in Taxation Meeting Minutes
City Council Agenda
Monday, January 25, 2016
Page 2
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 1, 2016, at 7 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 8, 2016, at 7 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: January 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing: Resolution 8510, to Consider a New
License for Keeping of Honeybees at 2200 Lambert Avenue,
Isabel Hansen
Introduction:
City Council passed Ordinance 908, which amended Chapter 701 of the City Code to
provide for the keeping of bee hives on properties zoned R-1, Single Family Residential.
Residents would be limited to no more than four (4) hives restricted to backyard areas.
Hive openings must face in toward property owner’s backyard. This Ordinance became
effective on October 25, 2015.
Background:
Applicant Isabel Hansen, located at 2200 Lambert Avenue, submitted a license
application to keep and raise honeybees on her property. Attached is the application for
the City Council’s consideration. It appears Ms. Hansen meets all the requirements
under Ordinance 908.
In accordance with Ordinance 908, initial applications shall be considered by the City
Council after holding a public hearing on the matter. Licenses are valid indefinitely so
long as the hives are operated continuously. This license may be revoked or denied by
the City Council based on negligence or nuisance. In such event, the property owner
would be provided with an opportunity to be heard.
Staff published this hearing in the City’s official newspaper, Sun Focus. Public hearing
notices were also mailed to residents within a 350 feet radius of 2200 Lambert Avenue.
This license would be contingent on receiving a satisfactory review from the Mounds
View Police Department.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends opening this public hearing for public comment. Staff recommends
approval of this license contingent on approval from the Mounds View Police
Department.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8510
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A HONEY BEE KEEPING LICENSE TO
ISABEL HANSEN, 2200 LAMBERT AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance 908, which amended Chapter
701 of the City Code to provide for the keeping of bee hives on properties zoned R-1,
Single Family Residential; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance 908, initial applications shall be
considered by the City Council after holding a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, Isabel Hansen submitted a license application and fees to keep and
raise honeybees on her property located at 2200 Lambert Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed Ms. Hansen’s application; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hansen’s application meets all the requirements as set forth in
Ordinance 908; and
WHEREAS, this license approval is contingent on approval from the Mounds
View Police Department; and
WHEREAS, this license is valid indefinitely so long as the hives are operated
continuously; and
WHEREAS, this license may be revoked or denied by the City Council based on
negligence or nuisance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City Council
does hereby approve a license for the keeping and raising of honey bees to Isabel
Hansen, on her property located at 2200 Lambert Avenue, contingent on approval from
the Mounds View Police Department.
Adopted this 25th day of January, 2016.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date January 25, 2016
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8511, Approving the Hire of Jonathan Sevald
to the Position of Planner
Background:
Planning Associate Heidi Heller resigned from her position as Planning Associate effective October
30, 2015. On October 26, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution 8466, approving a revised job
description, and authorized Staff to advertise for the position of Planner. The City received thirty-one
(31) applications.
Discussion:
Staff advertised the opening on the City’s website, Star Tribune, government jobs.com, and the
League of Minnesota Cities website. Staff interviewed seven (7) qualified candidates. It was the
consensus of Staff to recommend Jonathan Sevald to the position of Planner.
Mr. Sevald has a Bachelors degree in Community and Regional Planning, and is currently in the
process of getting his Masters Degree in Public Administration. He has over 10 years experience as a
City Planner, and was a Senior Planner with the City of Anoka and a County Planner with Sherburne
County. Mr. Sevald, if hired, would start at Step 3 of the Pay Scale at $28.91/hour; with an increase to
Step 4 of the salary range (currently $30.51/hour) after one year of employment. All increases are
subject to a satisfactory performance evaluation. All other City benefits and personnel policies will
apply as stated in the Mounds View Personnel Manual.
References checks are satisfactory.
Staff has not received Mr. Sevald’s driving record and criminal background checks. This appointment
would be contingent on satisfactory reports.
Mr. Sevald would begin employment on or about February 1, 2016.
This is a full-time, non-union, exempt position.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 8511, hiring Jonathan Sevald to the position of
Planner.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8511
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE HIRE OF JONATHAN SEVALD TO THE
PLANNER POSITION
WHEREAS, upon direction from the Mounds View City Council, the Planner position was
advertised; and
WHEREAS, thirty-one (31) applications were received for the position and seven (7)
were chosen for interview; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Sevald’s skills and experience were determined to most closely
match the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sevald would start at Step 3 of the Pay Scale at $28.91/hour; with an
increase to Step 4 of the salary range (currently $30.51/hour) after one year of employment; and
WHEREAS, all step wage increases are subject to satisfactory performance evaluations;
and
WHEREAS, background checks on Mr. Sevald are incomplete, and therefore, hiring
would be contingent on satisfactory background checks; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sevald would begin employment on or about February 1, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council appoints
Jonathan Sevald to the position of Planner in the Community Development Department,
contingent on satisfactory background checks, with employment to commence on or about
February 1, 2016.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the hire of
Jonathan Sevald to the full-time, exempt, non-union position of Planner at Step 3 of the pay
scale (currently $28.91/hour).
Adopted this 25th day of January, 2016.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: January 25, 2016
Type of Business: CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: 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
Introduction:
Property owner Zulfiquar (Julio) Punjani, has submitted an application to rezone his
property located at 2408 County Road I, previously operated as a neighborhood
convenience store, from B-1, Neighborhood Business, to B-2, Limited Business. The
property is one of only two commercial properties presently zoned B-1. The other property
is located at the southeast corner of County Road H2 and Silver Lake Road. The
expressed basis for the requested rezoning would be to allow for the operation of a liquor
store on the site.
Background:
The building at 2408 County Road I was constructed in 1973 and has always operated as a
neighborhood convenience store, first and for many years as a Tom Thumb, then Sam’s
Market, and then most recently, Snap Market. The adjoining retail space was originally
utilized as a laundromat, then was a thrift store, then a clothing store and most recently is
being used as showroom / warehouse space for a wedding vendor.
In 2010, the Zoning Code was amended, adding language to the B-1 zoning district to
allow for uses “similar” to those explicitly listed if the proposed use would not create a
nuisance and if the use would not be noxious or hazardous. The City Council would review
uses that are not clearly similar to those listed in this Section for a determination of
compatibility.
In 2012, the Planning Commission and City Council reviewed a request to allow limited
cooking at the Sam’s Market to provide hot, fresh foods to customers, similar to the types
of foods one might find at a Holiday or SuperAmerica. The Council approved the request
but the owners of the business ultimately decided against pursuing the restaurant
component.
In 2015, the business which had been operating as Snap Market closed and the space has
been vacant since.
Rezoning Report - 2408 County Road I
January 25, 2016
Page 2
Discussion:
Consideration of a rezoning request requires significant review and consideration. The act
of amending the Official Zoning Map must satisfy many criteria, not the least of which being
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and compatibility with the neighborhood and
adjoining uses. In addition, potential adverse effects shall be taken into consideration.
Regarding the first criteria, the request would not seem to be inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan future land use map, which designates this area as “Neighborhood
Commercial”, the same designation provided for The Station, Fedor’s Market, Cars Bike
Shop and the office building next door to the subject property.
In addition to consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, other factors should be
considered when reviewing a rezoning request, such as compatibility of uses, the
geographical area involved, possible depreciation and the demonstrated need for the uses
permitted in the proposed zoning district. A rezoning to a more intensive designation may
not be inappropriate if the surrounding uses already bear more intense designations. In this
case, there is a parcel zoned B-3, Highway Business, developed as two-level office space
adjacent to the subject parcel to the east. Also to the immediate east and south, properties
are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and improved with single family homes. Across
the street to the west, the land is zoned R-3 and R-4 and developed as higher density
residential. Across County Road I to the north, the lots are predominately zoned R-1
however one lot on the northwest corner of the intersection is zoned R-2 and developed
with a twin home. The zoning review would seem to indicate that higher intensity uses are
common in this area and that a rezoning of the subject property from B-1 to B-2 may not be
inappropriate. (Other properties zoned B-2 also directly abut single family residential
homes, such as Western Bank, Vino and Stogies and ABC Liquors.)
Other factors to explore would include the potential traffic impacts as well as the potential
increased demand for parking that more intensive uses might create. Traffic (vehicle trips
in and out) from the site is historically minimal; customers are drawn from the immediate
area, many of whom arrived on foot. Even at full occupancy, traffic and parking has
generally not been an issue at the site. If the zoning is changed to B-2 however, it would
stand to reason that traffic to the site would increase as would the parking demands.
There are presently 21 parking stalls for the two businesses. The parking requirements for
a retail establishment are 1 space per 100 feet of retail floor area, plus one space per
employee. Working backwards from the existing 21 parking stalls, the site could support
1900 square feet of retail space, assuming two employees. The existing building is 4,800
square feet, however it is not known how much of that is the retail floor space and how
much is stockroom, warehouse and office.
While it would appear that the rezoning may not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive
Plan or the surrounding area, the City Council will need to determine whether the uses
permitted in the B-2 district would have the potential to cause adverse effects or depreciate
the neighborhood, and whether there is a demonstrated need to justify the rezoning. The
applicant indicates a desire to open a liquor store, but the Council will need to consider any
and all other potential uses allowed within the proposed district.
Rezoning Report - 2408 County Road I
January 11, 2016
Page 3
Land Use:
According to the Zoning Code, the “purpose” of the existing B-1, Neighborhood Business
district is:
“to provide for the establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or
service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are
furnished. These centers are to provide services and goods for the surrounding
neighborhoods and are not intended to draw customers from the entire community.”
The stated purpose of the B-2, Limited Business district is:
“to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer
for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to
provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas
which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential
districts.”
The uses that would be permitted in the B-2 district include those already permitted in the
B-1 District. W hile there is some overlap in the types of uses between the B-1 and B-2
districts, those allowed in the B-2 district would tend to be busier or draw from a broader
area than the immediate neighborhood. The Council will need to consider whether these
uses would be appropriate at the subject property.
Planning Commission Review:
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at its meeting on December 2, 2015.
After reviewing the staff report and hearing from the property owner, the Commission
expressed an opinion that the request did not seem inconsistent with the Comprehensive
plan and would not be out of character considering the surrounding uses. After considering
the other criteria for amending the City’s official zoning map, the Commission directed staff
to prepare a resolution recommending approval of the requested rezoning of the property.
The Commission approved Resolution 1040-15 on December 16, 2015, which is attached
for the Council’s reference.
Public Hearing
The City Council held a public hearing on January 11, 2016, at which time a few residents
spoke regarding the request, expressing opposition to a liquor store and concerns about
littering from patrons of the convenience store. The Council acknowledged the residents’
concerns and reminded community members that the proposed rezoning would allow for
uses other than a liquor store, some of which were read aloud for the public record. A
couple residents were not opposed to the rezoning, only to a liquor store. If the owner
does pursue a liquor store a subsequent public hearing would be required.
Rezoning Report - 2408 County Road I
January 25, 2016
Page 4
Summary
For the City Council to approve the requested rezoning, it must find that the request would
not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, would not depreciate or tend to cause or
create adverse impacts to the surrounding properties, would not be incompatible with other
uses in the geographical area and find that there is a sufficient, demonstrated need for the
uses in the requested district.
Recommendation:
Based on the recommendation made by the Planning Commission, staff has drafted
Ordinance 912, an ordinance approving the rezoning of the property located at 2408
County Road I from B-1, Neighborhood Business, to B-2, Limited Business. If the City
Council believes the rezoning request is appropriate, the following motion of approval may
be considered:
“Move approval of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 912, incorporating by
reference the Planning Commission’s findings of fact, waive the reading, and publish the
ordinance summary in the newspaper as provided.”
If the City Council does not believe that that rezoning is appropriate or that it fails to satisfy
the criteria as noted, Ordinance 912 can be denied so long as alternative findings of fact
are communicated in support of the denial.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Zoning Map
2. Future Land Use Map
3. Aerial View
4. Photographs
5. Planning Application
6. Planning Commission Resolution 1040-15
7. Public Hearing Notice
8. Ordinance 912
Zoning Map
Aerial View
Edgewood Drive
Photographic Documentation
Front, looking southwest
Rear, looking north
Photographic Documentation
Front, looking east
Front, looking southeast
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1040-15
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST TO
REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2408 COUNTY ROAD I FROM
B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS, TO B-2, LIMITED BUSINESS;
PLANNING CASE ZC15-001
WHEREAS, Zulfiquar Punjani, the applicant and property owner, has applied for a
rezoning request of the property located at 2408 County Road I, from B-1, Neighborhood
Business, to B-2, Limited Business. The property is legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 3, Greenfield Plat 2;
PIN: 08-30-23-21-0047
WHEREAS, 2408 County Road I is currently zoned B-1, Neighborhood Business;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
1. Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Future Land Use Map
4. Location Map
5. Site Photos
6. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met to review this request on December 2,
2015, and again on December 16, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed permitted uses
within Chapters 1112 and 1113 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to the B-1
and B-2 zoning districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has considered the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan relative to this request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission
makes the following findings regarding the possible adverse effects of this proposed
rezoning request as required by the Mounds View Zoning Code:
Resolution 1040-15
Page 2
1. The current zoning of the lot is B-1, Neighborhood Business. The requested zoning
of the lot is B-2, Limited Business.
2. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the subject parcel as
Neighborhood Commercial.
3. The proposed rezoning would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The proposed rezoning would not be incompatible with the surrounding uses.
5. The proposed rezoning would not appear to depreciate the neighborhood.
6. The proposed rezoning would not be expected to create any adverse effects to the
surrounding area.
7. The applicant has demonstrated that a need exists for the uses in the requested
zoning district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above
findings, the information and documents regarding the proposed rezoning, the staff report
and the testimony of the applicant, the Planning Commission does hereby recommend
approval of the rezoning request made by Zulfiquar Punjani.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward
this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 16th day of December, 2015.
________________________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
Attest:
________________________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(Seal)
Public Hearing Notice
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View City Council will hold a public
hearing on Monday, January 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mounds View City Hall, 2401
County Road 10, Mounds View, Minnesota, 55112, to consider a request from property
owner Zulfiquar Punjani to rezone the property located at 2408 County Road I, from B-1,
Neighborhood Business, to B-2, Limited Business. The property is legally known as:
Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Greenfield Plat 2;
PIN: 08-30-23-21-0047
Anyone wanting to speak about this matter may be heard at this meeting. If you are
unable to attend the meeting but would like to provide feedback, you may call, submit a
letter, or send an email to Jim Ericson. City staff will forward the comments to the City
Council.
Information and regarding the types of uses allowed in a B-2 zoning district can be
found on the City’s website (www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us) or can be reviewed at the City
Hall. If you have any questions about this meeting or if you want to make an appointment
to review the Zoning Code, please contact Jim Ericson, City Administrator, at:
Phone: 763-717-4001
Email: jim.ericson@ci.mounds-view.mn.us
Mail: 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The City is mailing this notice to all property owners within 350 feet of subject property.
This notice published in the New Brighton/Mounds View Sun Focus on December 25,
2015.
ORDINANCE 912
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2408 COUNTY ROAD I FROM B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS,
TO B-2, LIMITED BUSINESS
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Appendix A of the Mounds View Municipal Code entitled “Specific
Rezonings” is hereby amended to include reference to the following Ordinance 912.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that to
further economic development and organized land use controls that the present zoning
classification of certain parcels should be reclassified to enhance commercial business
activity consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan.
Subdivision 2. The Mounds View City Council has determined that there would be
no adverse effects to adjoining properties resulting from the rezoning and that the rezoning
would not be detrimental to the community at large.
Subdivision 3. Accordingly, the Mounds View City Council approves the rezoning
and directs that the City’s official Zoning Map and the zoning classification for the following
legally described parcel be amended as follows:
Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Greenfield Plat 2;
PIN: 08-30-23-21-0047
Parcel Address
Existing
Zoning
Designation
New Zoning
Designation
2408 / 2410 County Road I B-1 B-2
and as shown on the map attached Exhibit A.
Ordinance 912
Page 2
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On January 25, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance 912 which revises the
official Mounds View Zoning Map by changing the zoning designation of the
property located at 2408 County Road I from B-1, Neighborhood Business, to B-
2, Limited Business, having found there to be no adverse effects to the revision.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business
hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site
located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: January 11, 2016
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: January 25, 2016
PUBLICATION DATE: February 5, 2016
Ordinance 912
Exhibit A
Property to be
rezoned from
B-1 to B-2
Item No: 7.D.
Meeting Date: January 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8505 Accepting Miscellaneous Cash Donations
for 2015
Introduction:
Pursuant to MN Statute § 465.03, the City is required to accept donations by resolution.
The attached resolution provides for this acceptance for several miscellaneous donations
that were received in 2015.
Discussion:
Total miscellaneous donations received by the City in 2015 were $8,481, $6,504 was
from Twin Cities Gateway to advertise the Festival in the Park $600 was designated for
“Shop-With-A-Cop” program and $1,377 was designated for supporting K9 activities by
the various donors.
Recommendation:
Attached for your consideration is Resolution 8505, a resolution which accepts the
miscellaneous donations received in 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Mark Beer
Finance Director
RESOLUTION 8505
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MISCELLANOUS CASH DONATIONS FOR 2015
WHEREAS, MN Statute 465.03 requires cities to accept donations by resolution;
and
WHEREAS, the City received a cash donation during 2015 in support of advertising
for the Festival in the Park of $6,504; and
WHEREAS, the City received several miscellaneous K9 donations during 2015
totaling $1,377; and
WHEREAS, the City received several miscellaneous police donations during 2015
totaling $600 for the “Shop-With-A-Cop” program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
gratefully acknowledges and accepts the miscellaneous donations of $8,481 from several
donors for 2015.
Adopted this 25th day of January, 2016
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: January 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8508 Approving the Hire of Police Officer Daniel
Stone
Introduction:
On September 8, 2014, the city council approved resolution 8300 authorizing the creation
of a new eligibility list for the purpose of hiring future police officers. Since that time, the
department hired two officers in February of 2015 from that established list. However, one
vacancy exists due to the resignation of Officer Andrew Ronning on November 25, 2015.
Presently, the size of the department is 18 sworn officers.
Discussion:
Filling this vacancy as quickly as possible will maintain the appropriate staffing of the
department and will avoid any additional expenses in overtime costs to backfill the
vacancies.
On January 15, 2016, the Police Civil Service Commission certified an active eligibility list
for the position of Police Officer. This list resulted from a revised hiring process this past
year based on previously conducted testing components. The commission certified the list
for the top three names which are as follows:
1. Daniel Stone
2. Charles Possert
3. Brandon Armstrong
The top candidate on this list has successfully completed all of the required testing
procedures, which included a general application, supplemental application questionnaire
and scoring sheet, cover letter and resume, a physical agility test, two oral board
examinations as well as a Chief’s interview, background examination, physical examination
and a psychological examination. Staff has personally met with and interviewed Daniel
Stone and feel that he would be an excellent addition to the department.
Staff is requesting to start this candidate on February 1, 2016.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 8508, a resolution authorizing the
hiring of Daniel Stone, to the position of Police Officer at Step 1 ($22.63/hr) of the
compensation schedule in accordance with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Contract,
effective on February 1, 2016.
Item 07E
Monday, January 25, 2016
City Council Meeting
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Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8508
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE HIRING OF DANIEL STONE TO THE POSITION OF POLICE
OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the establishment of an eligibility list for
the position of Police Officer for a current vacancy in the Police Department, and the
Police Civil Service Commission has approved the procedures for establishing an eligibility
register to fill this vacancy, and;
WHEREAS, the approved hiring procedures consist of an application, a
supplemental application questionnaire and score sheet, training and experience scoring,
two rounds of oral interviews, physical agility testing, a thorough background investigation,
physical examination and a psychological examination and;
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has certified the eligibility list for the
opening, with Daniel Stone selected as the top candidate on the eligibility register, and his
background investigation, medical, psychological, and physical agility testing have all been
successfully completed, and;
WHEREAS, staff of the Police Department has met with Daniel Stone, and the Chief
of Police recommends he be appointed to the position of Police Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby appoint Daniel Stone to the position of
police officer effective February 1, 2016 at the step one rate of pay ($22.63/hr) as indicated
in the Law Enforcement Labor Services contract.
Adopted this 25TH day of January, 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 7.F
Meeting Date: January 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8507 Approving Transfers Between Funds
for 2015
The City Council included a variety of transfers between funds as part of the 2015 budget.
They are listed in the attached resolution in the Budget column. Resolution 8507 formally
authorizes the listed transfers between funds in the Actual column for the year 2015.
Some of the budgeted transfers can be adjusted. The Council can direct staff to make
additional changes if it desires.
The General Fund has a surplus due to higher building permit revenues, higher franchise
fee revenue, LGA was received at the promised amount, and department expenditures
were slightly below budget for most departments. There is a budgeted transfer of $50,122
to the Special Projects Fund, due to the favorable revenue collections and under budget
expenditures staff recommends that the transfer be increased to $200,000.
Transfers from the General Fund to support the EDA operations and projects can be
increased to not exceed $16,000 to cover the shortfall related to additional economic
development activities related to Crossroad Pointe. The Water Enterprise fund has had
significant activity over the past four years to catch up on deferred maintenance.
Temporarily postponing outgoing transfers will allow the fund to rebuild cash reserves.
Staff is recommending approval of resolution 8507 approving transfers between funds.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mark Beer, Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. 8507
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF Ramsey
State of Minnesota
APPROVING TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS FOR 2015
WHEREAS, the City has adopted budgets for various funds for 2015, the budgets
include inter-fund transfers for various purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is possible to adjust some of the transfers from the originally
budgeted amounts; and
WHEREAS, the General fund saw favorable operating results providing an
opportunity to restore some of the fund balance in the Special Projects Fund; and
WHEREAS, activities in the Economic Development Authority Fund were greater
than expected as a result of additional development activities; and
WHEREAS, the Water Enterprise fund has experienced significant activity over the
past four years to catch up on deferred maintenance, discontinuing on a temporary basis
outgoing transfers will allow the fund to rebuild cash reserves.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View that the following transfers for the calendar year 2015 are hereby approved up to the
amounts listed in the Actual column and the General, EDA, and Special Projects Fund
budgets are amended for the additional transfer amounts:
Page 2, Resolution 8507
From To Budget Actual
Water Fund General Fund $71,475 $ -
Sewer Fund General Fund 56,611 56,611
Street Light Fund General Fund 2,536 2,536
Storm Water General Fund 7,383 7,383
Vehicle & Equipment General Fund 21,000 21,000
General Fund Community Center 170,000 170,000
General Fund Special Projects 50,122 200,000
General Fund EDA 10,000 16,000
General Fund Vehicle & Equipment 110,000 110,000
Water Fund Vehicle & Equipment 58,000 -
Sewer Fund Vehicle & Equipment 53,000 53,000
Storm Water Fund Vehicle & Equipment 71,000 71,000
Water Fund Street Improvement Fund 25,000 -
Sewer Fund Street Improvement Fund 140,000 140,000
Storm Water Fund Street Improvement Fund 75,000 75,000
Vehicle & Equipment Storm Water Fund 210,000 210,000
TIF District #2 EDA 8,957 8,957
TIF District #5 EDA 72,863 72,863
Total $1,212,947 $1,214,350
Passed and adopted this 25th day of January, 2016.
_____________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Special City Council Meeting 5
December 7, 2015 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:03 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Meehlhause, Hull, Mueller, Gunn. 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, December 5, 2015, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 7, 2015, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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None. 30
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
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None. 34
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 36
A. Truth in Taxation. 37
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Finance Director Beer indicated this special meeting fulfilled the City’s need to hold a Truth in 39
Taxation hearing. He discussed the budget timeline noting this process began in April. He 40
reviewed the proposed 2016 budget in detail indicating it was the City’s mission to provide high 41
quality public services at a fiscally responsible rate. General fund expenditures by purpose were 42
reviewed along with expenditures by function. He commented personnel was the largest expense 43
for the City. 44
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Mounds View City Council December 7, 2015
Truth in Taxation Meeting Page 2
Finance Director Beer indicated the 2016 budget did not have a lot of increases. He noted that 1
Ramsey County had not finalized the purchase of election equipment and this would force the 2
City to carry over the budget into 2016. He discussed the City’s revenues in detail and was 3
pleased to report the City would be receiving LGA again in 2016. He reviewed the historic 4
trends of the City’s budget and noted the Council was only proposing a 1% tax levy increase for 5
the coming year. He discussed how the proposed increase would impact median value homes, 6
along with commercial properties. He was pleased to report Mounds View had one of the lowest 7
levies per capita when compared to neighboring communities. Staff explained this meeting 8
would allow the public a time to voice their concerns and explained the final budget would be 9
approved at the December 14th Council Meeting. 10
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Council Member Mueller asked if Code Enforcement expenditures fell under public safety or 12
community development. Finance Director Beer reported all code enforcement expenditures 13
were a community development expense. 14
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Council Member Meehlhause explained after receiving his property tax statement from the 16
County, he noted the Mounds View portion of taxes went down for his home. 17
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer and his entire department for their work on the 19
2016 budget. He commended the Council for their efforts as well. 20
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8. Next Council Work Session: After this Meeting 22
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 23
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9. ADJOURNMENT 25
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 27
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 21, 2016
To: James Ericson, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
City:
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters.
Consult with City staff regarding lobbying in 2015.
MU125-32: Police Department Matters. Monitor Ramsey County SWAT joint powers
agreement and its status as it is being finalized. Matter is presently pending.
MU125-68: Waste Hauler Matters. Research regarding organized collection process.
Research 60-day rule and consult with City staff regarding same. Consult with
City staff regarding same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-4: Charter Commission Matters. Research Charter Commission appointments and
other Charter issues. Draft Memoranda regarding same and forward to City staff.
Consult with City staff regarding same. Follow-up regarding matter. Matter is
presently pending.
MU210-54: City Code Updates. Awaiting final review by City staff. Matter is presently
pending.
MU210-107: Telecommunications Matters. Consult with City staff regarding CenturyLink
franchise matter. Consult with City staff regarding extension of a CUP regarding
a telecommunications tower. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-111: General Employment Matters. Advise and assist City staff in personnel matter.
Review and respond to inquiry about insurance benefits for former employee.
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Draft letter to counsel for former employee. Consult with City staff regarding
same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-221: LMCIT/DVS General. Several notices of legal claims have been presented to the
City and have been tendered for defense by the League of Minnesota cities
Insurance Trust. Consult with City staff and City Council. Consult with LMCIT
attorneys. Matters are presently pending.
MU210-239: Silver View Trail Easements. Work on easements and proposed easement
descriptions regarding project. Draft and revise easements. Consult with City
staff, title company and surveyor regarding legal description discrepancies.
Consult with property owners’ attorneys regarding matter. Forward easement and
Off-Site Property Improvement Agreement to owner’s attorney. Consult with
City staff regarding project. Matter is presently pending.
EDA:
MU205-13: General EDA Matters. Review business subsidy policy and related
documentation and draft comments regarding same. Draft notice of public
hearing and forward to city staff. Revise City and EDA resolutions, staff reports,
business subsidy policy and forward same to City staff. Consult with City staff
regarding matter. Matter is presently pending.
MU205-46: Crossroad Pointe Redevelopment Project. Review Developer’s project proposal.
Draft and revise preliminary development Agreement and forward to City staff.
Consult with City staff and Developer’s attorney regarding matter. Revise EDA
resolution and staff report and forward same to City staff. Matter is presently
pending.
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