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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, April 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
A. SBM Fire Department Presentation by Chief Nyle Zikmund
B. Proclamation for Chief Nyle Zikmund
C. 2015 Audit Presentation by Aaron Nielsen, CPA Principal MMKR
D. Resolution 8558 in Support of the Ramsey County “Start By Believing”
Community Initiative
E. Building Safety Month Proclamation
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8559, a Resolution to Consider a
Honeybee Keeping License Located at 8325 Greenwood Drive for Applicant
Hanna Frahm
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 914, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 1303 of the Mound View Code Relating to Construction Site and Land
Disturbance Runoff Control (Roll Call Vote)
C. Resolution 8553, Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2017 Budget
D. Resolution 8555, Appointing Deputy Chief Steve Menard as the Interim Police
Chief and Authorizing Corresponding Additional Compensation
E. Resolution 8561, Approve Consultant to Perform Design Services Related to the
Public Works Facility
F. Resolution 8554, Acceptance of the Twin Cities Gateway Member City Grant
Agreement
G. Resolution 8556, Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment for 2015
Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project
H. Resolution 8557, Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Braun
Intertec for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services
Related to Street & Utility Improvement Program - Area I
City Council Agenda
Monday, April 25, 2016
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8560, Approving the Appointment of Kathryn Ann Smith to the
Police Civil Service Commission Effective June 1, 2016
B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider a
Resolution for a Honeybee Keeping License for Resident Jens Loder Located
at 7375 Pleasant View Drive
C. Resolution 8552 Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2016
through December 2016
D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 pm to Consider a
Special Assessment for a Private Water Service Repair
E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, May 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm to Consider Special
Assessments for Unpaid Abatement Charges, Administrative Offense Charges,
and Diseased Tree Charges
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 14, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes
B. March 28, 2016, City Council Meeting Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Administrator’s Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 2, 2016, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 9, 2016, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
SBM Ladder Replacement
Fire Chiefs!
Nyle Zikmund
Charlie Smith
April 25, 2016
Agenda
Current Aerial Apparatus
Purpose
Justification
Ladder 12
1991 E-ONE
Purchased in 1991 under the
referendum
95 ft. platform
Housed at Station 1
Current Status
Out of Service
Ladder 12 Needs
Aerial Repair
Major undercarriage corrosion
New hydraulic lines throughout
Generator will need to be replaced
Replacement of ladder slides, requires disassembling of the ladder
ladder slide.jpg
Upgrade warning lights to meet current standard
New Springs
Interior
Seats need repair
Aerial 17
1992 Seagrave
Purchased in 1991
under the referendum
110 ft. tiller
Housed at Station 3
Aerial 17 Needs
Aerial Repair
Major undercarriage corrosion
New hydraulic lines throughout
Hydraulic Lines Hydraulic Lines.jpg
Cable replacement
Will require disassembly of ladder which will put apparatus
out of service
Replacement of ladder slides, requires disassembling of the ladder,
which will put the ladder out of service
Upgrade warning lights to meet current standard
Load control replacement
Interior
Seats need repair
SBM Aerial Response Types
All Structure Fires
Mutual Aids
Crash Rescue
Law Enforcement Incidents
Good intent calls
200+ calls annually
Public Relation Events
USA Cup
Golf Tournaments
Parades
School Events
50+ events annually
Aerial Needs for SBM Fire District
Numerous Schools
Multiple High Hazard commercial buildings
North Town Mall
Schwan's Super Rink
Medtronic
Sports center
Several multi story (Unprotected) Apartment complex's
Options
Sell one of the aerials and invest in the other
Continue to repair both aerials
(Very costly and time consuming)
Sell both aerials
(Rely on neighboring cities when available)
Purchase new aerial
New Aerial Examples
(Neighboring Cities)
Andover Ham Lake
New Aerial Details
Minimum of 100 ft. ladder
500 gallon on-board water tank
1000 GPM pump
Financing Funding
Financing the ladder truck via capital
equipment certificate:
$1,000,000 at 2% (same as 2014
certificate):
5-year note would have annual
payment of $221,000; Mounds View
share (16%) = $37,000
10-year note would have annual
payment of $116,000; Mounds View
share (76%) = $18,500
If financed at 2.5%:
5-year note would have annual payment
of $224,000; Mounds View share (16%) =
$35,840
Thank You
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PROCLAMATION
CHIEF NYLE ZIKMUND
WHEREAS, the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department is the largest volunteer
fire department in Anoka and Ramsey Counties and second largest in the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, it is the privilege of Mounds View citizens to recognize the public service of Nyle
Zikmund who joined the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department in 1981 as a volunteer
fire fighter and became Chief in 1995 for a total of 35 years of service to the citizens of the city, and
WHEREAS, Chief Zikmund held positions as fire fighter, fire motor operator, captain, senior
captain, training chief, deputy chief, and fire chief, as well as holding national certification as fire officer
and executive fire officer. Chief Zikmund held leadership positions with the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs
Association and the Great Lake Division, and
WHEREAS, Chief Nyle Zikmund was instrumental in changing the philosophy of the department
to focus on prevention and training, as well as emergency response, as evident in the numerous prevention
programs recognized both regionally and nationally and state of the art training facility built during his
tenure, and
WHEREAS, Chief Zikmund was able to secure 5 fire engines, 3 boats, a command vehicle used by
both the fire and police departments of the three cities, and 3 utility vehicles. He envisioned and saw Station
3 and 5 built, all during his time as Fire Chief, and
WHEREAS, Chief Nyle Zikmund was instrumental in landmark legislation to create the fire safety
account and statewide volunteer fire fighter pension and worked diligently for other legislative issues that
affect fire fighter and citizen safety during his leadership as the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association
Legislative Chair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View acknowledges, with
sincere appreciation, the dedicated and loyal service of Chief Zikmund who is retiring on May 1, 2016 after
35 years of service to the citizens of our City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Seal of the City of Mounds View to
be affixed on this 25th day of April 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty,
Mayor
Item No: 6D
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Special Order
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8558, in Support of the Ramsey County “Start By
Believing” Community Initiative
Introduction:
This is a resolution about a new joint initiative by Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public
Health and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office in support of the “Start by Believing”
national public awareness campaign designed to improve the response to sexual
violence survivors.
Discussion:
The goal of the initiative is to partner with other county departments, local law
enforcement, community groups and residents to provide education, training and
outreach to reduce the disbelief, shame or blame sexual violence survivors encounter.
Police Chief Kinney joined other chief law enforcement officials and Ramsey County
elected and appointed officials on April 13, 2016, for the launch of the public awareness
initiative. The stated goal of the program is to create a culture where victims of such
assaults feel more empowered to make a report. The organizers believe that a positive,
nurturing framework when responding to a report of sexual violence creates a better
outcome for prosecution and ultimately the healing process for the survivor.
Recommendation:
At the request of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, Staff recommends the
City Council approve the attached resolution in support of the Ramsey County “Start By
Believing” Community Initiative.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 8558
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY
START BY BELIEVING COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1 in 6 women
and 1 in 33 men in the United States experience rape or attempted rape, at some point in their
lives, and data from other sources report the rate for women is as high as 1 in 4; and
Whereas, according to a study by the University of Minnesota, the number of Minnesota
women reporting a date-related sexual assault rises from 12 percent by the time they graduate
from high school, 29 percent by age 23, to 33 percent by mid-life; and
Whereas, an analysis of the Minnesota Student Survey data by the University of
Minnesota estimated 60 percent of teen first pregnancies in Minnesota are preceded by
experiences of molestation, rape, or attempted rape; and
Whereas, 188 cases of child sexual abuse in Ramsey County were identified among
reported cases of maltreatment in 2011; and
Whereas, current estimates suggest no more than 20 percent of sexual assaults will be
reported to law enforcement and less than 3 percent will result in the conviction and
incarceration of the perpetrator; and
Whereas, research documents that victims are far more likely to disclose their sexual
assault to a friend or family member, and when these loved ones respond with disbelief, shame,
or blame, victims suffer additional negative effects on their physical and psychological well-being
and do not report their assault to law enforcement; and
Whereas, the national public awareness campaign “Start by Believing” is designed to
improve the initial responses of friends, family members, and community professionals, including
law enforcement and prosecutors, so they can help victims to access supportive resources and
report their assaults; and
Whereas, public health and the criminal justice system have different roles and
responsibilities, but are united in the goals to prevent and reduce sexual violence in our
community, from children to vulnerable adults.
Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by the City of Mounds View City Council, at the request
of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, that the City of Mounds View supports the
Ramsey County Start by Believing Community Initiative and its goal for everyone to believe
victims upon report.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016.
_______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Proclamation
Building Safety Month — May, 2016
Whereas, our City’s continuing efforts to address the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and
resilience in the built environment that affect our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, give us
confidence that our structures are safe and sound, and;
Whereas, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––building safety and fire prevention
officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, laborers and others in the construction industry––who work year-
round to ensure the safe construction of buildings, and;
Whereas, these guardians—dedicated members of the International Code Council—use a governmental consensus
process that brings together local, state and federal officials with expertise in the built environment to create and
implement the highest-quality codes to protect Americans in the buildings where we live, learn, work, worship, play, and;
Whereas, the International Codes, the most widely adopted building safety, energy and fire prevention codes in the
nation, are used by most U.S. cities, counties and states; these modern building codes also include safeguards to protect
the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes, and;
Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council, to remind the public about the critical
role of our communities’ largely unknown guardians of public safety––our local code officials––who assure us of safe,
efficient and livable buildings, and;
Whereas, “Building Codes: Driving Growth through Innovation, Resilience and Safety” the theme for Building Safety
Month 2016, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safe and resilient construction;
fire prevention; disaster mitigation, water safety and conservation; energy efficiency and new technologies in the
construction industry. Building Safety Month 2016 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure that the
places where we live, learn, work, worship and play are safe and sustainable, and recognizes that countless lives have
been saved due to the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies, and,
Whereas, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider projects to improve
building safety and sustainability at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all
of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby proclaim:
“MAY 2016 BUILDING SAFETY MONTH”
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View this 25th day of April 2016.
(Seal) ___________________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: April 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 8559, to Consider a New
License for Keeping of Honeybees at 8325 Greenwood Drive
– Applicant: Hanna Frahm
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 Hanna Fahm, located at 8325 Greenwood Drive, 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. Frahm 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 8325 Greenwood Drive.
Applicant did receive a satisfactory report from the Mounds View Police Department.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends opening this public hearing for public comment. Staff recommends
approval of this license.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8559
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A HONEY BEE KEEPING LICENSE TO
HANNA FRAHM, 8325 GREENWOOD DRIVE
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, Hanna Frahm submitted a license application and fees to keep and
raise honeybees on her property located at 8325 Greenwood Drive; and,
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed Ms. Frahm’s application; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Frahm’s application meets all the requirements as set forth in
Ordinance 908; 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 Hanna
Frahm on her property located at 8325 Greenwood Drive.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE NO. 914
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1300, CHAPTER 1303 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW
CITY CODE RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION SITE AND LAND DISTURBANCE
RUNOFF CONTROL
The City of Mounds View Ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.03 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material
and deleting the stricken material as follows:
1303.03: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Chapter the definitions listed hereunder
shall be construed as specified in this Section.
Subd. 1. APPLICANT: Any person or group that applies for a permit to allow land
disturbance activities. Applicant also means that person’s agents, employees, and others
acting under this person’s or group’s direction. The term “applicant” also refers to the
permit holder or holders and the permit holder’s agents, employees, and others acting
under this person’s or group’s direction.
Subd. 2. APPROVAL: Shall mean the proposed work or completed work conform to this
Chapter in the opinion of the City.
Subd. 3. CITY: Is the administrative staff, or its agent, of the City of Mounds View.
Subd. 4. COMMON PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT OR SALE: A continuous area where
multiple separate and distinct land disturbance activities may be taking place at different
times, or on different schedules, but under one (1) proposed plan including but not
limited to mass site grading, utility installation, street construction and home or building
construction. This item is broadly defined to include design, permit application,
advertisement or physical demarcation indicating that land disturbance activities may
occur.
Subd. 5. EARTHEN MATERIAL: Any rock, natural soil or fill and/or any combination
thereof.
Subd. 6. EROSION: The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement
of wind, water and/or ice.
Subd. 7. EROSION CONTROL: Methods employed to prevent erosion. Examples
include soil stabilization practices, horizontal slope grading, temporary or permanent
cover, and construction phasing.
Subd. 8. EXCAVATION: The mechanical removal of earthen material.
Subd. 9. FILL: A deposit of earthen material occurring via human activity.
Subd. 10. FINAL STABILIZATION: All soil disturbance activities on the site or common
plan of development or sale have been completed, and that a uniform (evenly distributed,
e.g., without large bare areas) perennial vegetative cover with a density of at least seventy
percent (70%) of the cover for unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent
structures has been established, or equivalent permanent stabilization measures have been
employed, and that all temporary erosion control devises are removed, including silt
fence, temporary sedimentation basins, and temporary standpipes. Simply sowing grass
seed and/or mulch is not considered final stabilization. Final stabilization of a common
plan of development or sale includes completion of building or home construction along
with final restoration of all yards and adjacent drainage ways and shall be in conformance
with the NPDES Construction General Permit Part IV.G.
Subd. 11. GRADE: The vertical location of the ground surface.
Subd. 12. GRADING: Any excavating or filling or combination thereof.
Subd. 13. LAND DISTURBANCE ACTIVITY: Any land change that may result in soil
erosion from water or wind and the movement of sediment into or upon waters or lands
within the City’s jurisdiction, including construction, clearing and grubbing, grading,
excavating, transporting and filling of land.
Subd. 14. LAND DISTURBANCE PLAN: A joint storm water and erosion and sediment
control plan that is a document containing the requirements of this Chapter and the City
of Mounds View Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation Requirements, that when
implemented will decrease soil erosion on a parcel of land and off-site nonpoint
pollution. It involves both temporary and permanent controls.
Subd. 15. NPDES: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System is a provision of
the Clean Water Act that prohibits discharge of pollutants into waters of the U.S. unless a
special permit is issued by the EPA, a state, or a tribal government.
Subd. 165. PERMANENT CONTROLS: Erosion and/or sediment control measures installed
that are not intended to be removed from the project site. Examples of such protection are
swales, ponds, sediment basins, turf reinforcement mats, storm sewer systems, and riprap.
Subd. 176. PERMANENT COVER: Examples including grass, gravel, asphalt, and concrete.
See also the definition of final stabilization.
Subd. 187. PERMIT: A written warrant or license granted for land disturbance activities.
Subd. 198. SEDIMENT: The product of an erosion process; solid material both mineral and
organic, that is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved by water, wind, or
ice, and has come to rest either above or below water level.
Subd. 2019. SEDIMENTATION: The process or action of depositing sediment.
Subd. 210. SEDIMENT CONTROL: The methods employed to prevent sediment from
leaving a site. Examples of sediment control practices are silt fences, sediment traps,
earth dikes, drainage swales, check dams, subsurface drains, storm drain inlet protection,
and temporary or permanent sedimentation basins.
Subd. 221. SITE: Any lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof, under the
same ownership, where a land disturbance activity is performed or permitted.
Subd. 232. SLOPE: An inclined ground surface the inclination of which is expressed as a
ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.
Subd. 243. SOIL: Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying bedrock.
Subd. 254. STORM WATER: Precipitation runoff, storm water runoff, snow melt runoff,
and any other surface runoff and drainage, as defined under Minnesota Rule 7077.0105,
subpart 41b.
Subd. 26. SWPPP: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is a document that describes a
process whereby a facility thoroughly evaluates potential pollutant sources at a site and
selects and implements appropriate measures designed to prevent or control the discharge
of pollutants in stormwater runoff.
Subd. 275. WETLANDS: As defined in Minnesota Rules 7050.0130, subpart F0186 subpart
1a. B., are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at
a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated SOIL
conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.
Constructed wetlands designed for wastewater treatment are not waters of the state.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.06, Subdivision 1 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the
underlined material as follows:
Subd. 1. PERMIT APPLICABILITY: Except as exempted in subdivision 4 of this
Section, no person shall conduct any land disturbance activity without first obtaining a
Land Disturbance permit from the City. A separate permit shall be required for each site
or common plan of development or sale, and may cover both excavations and fills. Any
changes or deviation from previously reviewed plans require an amended permit be
applied for and approved before the work is performed.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.07, Subdivision 3 b. (3) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the
stricken material as follows:
(3) Pond Detail Sheet. A pond detail sheet shall be provided for each proposed
storm water pond that shows detailed pond design including normal water level,
high water level, aquatic bench, maintenance bench, outlet structures, emergency
overflow locations and other project specific data required by the City.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.07, Subdivision 3 b. (6) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
(6) Storm WaterStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required
under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water
Stormwater Permit issued by the MPCA. The storm water pollution prevention
planSWPPP shall consist of three (3) components, (1) a temporary erosion and
sediment control plan, (2) a permanent erosion and sediment control plan, and (3)
a narrative.
(a) Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: Shall be
provided that indicates the location of perimeter controls, construction
fence, temporary sedimentation basins, inlet protection, areas to be
seeded, areas to be mulched or blanketed, location of construction
waste control (dumpsters, chemical storage, concrete washout, portable
restroom facilities, etc.) and all other required temporary erosion and
sediment control measures as described in the City of Mounds View
Land Disturbance and Implementation Requirements. This plan shall also
indicate staging of temporary erosion control measures.
(b) Permanent Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: Shall be provided that
indicates areas to be seeded and sodded, sediment ponds, storm sewer
systems and all other required permanent erosion and sediment control
measures. Permanent storm water pollution controls including, but not
limited to ponds, vegetated buffers and structural measures shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with other Chapters of the City
Code and requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction.
(c) Narrative: Shall be provided that describes, at a minimum, the
nature of construction activity, person(s) responsible for inspection and
maintenance of site erosion and sediment control including contact
information, project phasing, schedules, along with the timing, installation
and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures and
specifications necessary to carry out the project.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.07, Subdivision 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by deleting the
stricken material as follows:
Subd. 4. NPDES PERMIT DOCUMENTATION: The property owner’s agent shall apply
for and be issued a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general
storm water permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA); and shall
submit to the City a copy of the MPCA Certificate of Permit Coverage.
SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material
and deleting the stricken material as follows:
1303.08: PERMIT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS:
Subd. 1. PROCESS: LAND DISTURBANCE PLANS meeting the requirements of
Section 1303.07, subdivision 3 and minimum Best Management Practices requirements
of the City of Mounds View Land Disturbance and Implementation Requirements will be
reviewed administratively by City staff and/or by the City Council.
If the land disturbance plan indicates land disturbance of three (3) or more acres, the land
disturbance plan shall be reviewed by the City Council. The City Council may approve,
approve with conditions, or deny the land disturbance plan. If applicable, City Council
action on the land disturbance plan must be accomplished within sixty (60) days
following the date the application for approval is filed with the City.
If the land disturbance plan indicates land disturbance of less than three (3) acres, the
land disturbance plan may be approved administratively by City staff, unless it is
determined that City Council review is necessary. City staff may approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the land disturbance plan. For administrative reviews, City action on
the plan will normally be accomplished within fourteen (14) days following the date the
application for approval is filed with the City. Land disturbance plans denied at the staff
level may be appealed to the City Council for Council review by the applicant, if such
appeal is filed in writing within fourteen (14) days of said appealdenial.
Subd. 2. APPROVAL STANDARDS:
a. Generally. All sites with land disturbance activities shall be prepared and
maintained to control against erosion and sedimentation as set forth in this Chapter and
the City of Mounds View Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation Requirements.
b. Erosion and Sediment Control. Temporary and permanent erosion and sediment
control measures shall be installed on all sites as necessary to prevent erosion and
sedimentation from impacting any adjacent property, rights-of-way, drainage system, lake,
pond, wetland, watercourse, natural resource or other protected area. The site shall
include applicable BMPs to minimize the erosion and discharge of sediment and other
pollutants as described in the NPDES Construction General Permit Park IV.B and Part
IV.C.
c. Implementation of Land Disturbance Plan. All erosion and sediment control
measures must be operational prior to the start of any land disturbance activity as specified
in the storm water pollution prevention planSWPPP, construction plans and specifications,
the City of Mounds View Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation Requirements, or as
deemed necessary by the City based on actual site conditions.
d. Site Dewatering. Water pumped from the site shall be treated by temporary
sedimentation basins, grit chambers, sand filters, upflow chambers, hydrocyclones, swirl
concentrators, or other applicable BMPs for dewatering activities as described in the
NPDES Construction General Permit Part IV.D. Water may not be discharged in a manner
that causes erosion, scour or flooding of the site or receiving channels or a wetland.
e. Inspection. Inspection of the land disturbance plan measures will be carried out as
required by the City approved land disturbance permit conditions of approval and the City
of Mounds View Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation Requirements. All
stormwater management BMPs shall be inspected weekly or after every ½ inch or greater
rain event by the applicant. Site inspections and record of rainfall events shall comply
with the NPDES Construction General Permit Part IV.E.
f. Maintenance. All erosion and sediment control measures must be maintained
throughout the duration of the project. Deficiencies found through inspection of a site shall
be repaired as necessary to bring the site into conformance with this Chapter, the plans and
specifications, the City of Mounds View Land Disturbance Plan and Implementation
Requirements and as set forth in the land disturbance permit conditions or of approval, and
with the NPDES Construction General Permit Part IV.E. At minimum, land disturbance
plan items shall be maintained as follows:
(1) If a perimeter erosion control device is found to have sediment
accumulation in excess of one third (1/3) of the total device height, the
sediment shall be removed within twenty four (24) hours of discovery.
(2) If an erosion control device is found to be nonfunctional, it shall be repaired
or replaced within twenty four (24) hours of discovery.
(3) Temporary sediment basins shall be maintained when sediment reaches one
half (1/2) the outlet height or one half (1/2) the storage volume within seventy two
(72) hours after discovery. The use and management of site temporary sediment
basins shall meet the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit Park
III.C.
(4) Additional erosion and sediment control measures shall be installed as
directed by the City as found necessary to protect life and limb, the environment,
properties or the stability of a property until final stabilization, has been achieved.
g. Solid and Hazardous Materials. Management of site solid waste and hazardous
waste materials shall meet the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit
Park IV.F.
SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1300, Chapter
1303, Section 1303.09, Subdivision 1 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the
underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows:
Subd. 1. RIGHT OF ENTRY: The applicant shall promptly allow the City and its
authorized representatives, upon presentation of credentials to:
a. Enter upon the permitted site for the purpose of obtaining information,
examination of records, conducting investigations, inspections or survey.
b. Bring such equipment upon the permitted site as is necessary to conduct such
surveys and investigations.
c. Examine and copy any books, papers, records, or memoranda pertaining to
activities or records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permitted
site.
d. Inspect the STORM WATER pollution control measures.
e. Sample and monitor any items or activities pertaining to storm water pollution
control measures.
f. Require removal of any temporary or permanent obstruction to the safe and easy
access of such an inspection upon the inspector’s request. The cost of providing such
access shall be borne by the applicant.
SECTION 8. 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 April 25, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance 914 that amends Chapter 1303 of
the Mounds View City Code to incorporate changes required to comply with the updated
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit issued by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. In addition, minor editorial changes have been made as well.
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 9. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage
and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on April 11, 2016.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on April 25, 2016.
Publication Date: May 6 , 2016
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 914, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 1303 of the Mounds View City Code Relating
to Construction Site and Land Disturbance Runoff Control
Background/Discussion:
The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit is mandated by federal
regulations under the Clean Water Act and is administered by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA). The MS4 permitting program gives the City of Mounds View
approval to discharge stormwater into lakes, rivers, and wetlands in Minnesota. The primary
goal of the MS4 General Permit is to improve water quality by reducing pollutants in
stormwater discharges. The MS4 permit is not only a requirement, but also a tool that can
be used to improve the quality of stormwater being discharged.
The statewide MS4 General Permit was updated in August 2013 and as a result Mounds
View needs to update Chapter 1303 of the Municipal Code which addresses construction
sites as well as other land disturbance activities. The updates provided in Ordinance 914
will bring the city into compliance with the current statewide General Permit. In general,
these changes refer to the current construction practices such as site dewatering, inspection
practices and solid waste and hazardous material control. There are two additional
definitions and some minor grammatical corrections and edits to the chapter as well. There
is no public hearing requirement per discussion with the City Attorney.
The City Council conducted a First Reading and introduction of the ordinance on April 11,
2016.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends amending Chapter 1303 as shown in Ordinance 914 (attached).
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Erickson – Public Works Director/City Engineer
Item No. 7.C
Meeting Date: April 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 85536 Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the
2017 Budget
Attached is resolution 8553 which adopts a calendar for preparation of the 2017 Budget.
There are several requirements in the City Charter and State Statutes that need to be met.
The calendar listed many staff work start and due dates. Items in bold type are City Council
meetings or actions.
Resolution 8553 only lists City Council meeting dates or other dates of significance to the
City Council. Staff will publish a copy of the calendar in the Mounds View Matters and on
our web site.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 8553
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
ADOPTING A CALENDAR FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2017 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City’s Charter and Code as well as State Statutes set forth various
requirements for considering and adopting components of the City’s budget; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.04 of the City Charter requires the City Administrator to submit to the
City Council a budget calendar to be established by resolution, and
WHEREAS, the calendar is an approximate schedule of when these actions will take place
but is not absolute timeline.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View that
the following budget and long term financial plan calendar is hereby adopted:
June 6, 2016 City Council discusses budget priorities at a work session.
June 30, 2016 Summary of General Fund operating budget requests delivered to City
Council.
July 5, 2016 (Tues) City Council reviews General Fund budget at work session.
August 22, 2016 City Council adopts preliminary 2017 property tax levy or defers to
September 14th meeting and sets date for the Truth in Taxation Public
Hearing.
Oct. 3, 2016 City Council reviews other funds and utility rate study at a work session.
Nov. 14, 2016 City Council adopts utility rates for 2017.
Dec. 5, 2016 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing.
Dec. 12, 2016 Continuation Hearing and adoption of 2017 budget and tax levy.
Adopted April 25, 2016.
___________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
City of Mounds View
2017 Budget Calendar
May 2, 2016 Finance Department begins preparing budget work papers.
May 9, 2016 Departments begin preparing operating budget requests.
June 6, 2016 City Council discusses budget priorities and strategies.
June 17, 2016 Operating budget requests due from departments.
June 23, 2015 Summary of operating budget requests due to City Administrator.
June 23-28, 2016 Administrator reviews operating budget requests and capital projects.
June 30, 2016 Summary of operating budget requests due to City Council.
July 5, 2016 (Tues) City Council reviews General Fund budget at a work session.
August 22, 2016 City Council adopts preliminary 2017 property tax levy or defers
to September 12th meeting and sets date for the Truth in
Taxation Public Hearing.
October 3, 2016 City Council reviews other funds and utility rate study at work
session.
Oct 10 – Nov14 Additional City Council work sessions as needed.
Nov. 14, 2016 City Council adopts utility rates for 2017.
Dec. 5, 2016 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Dec. 12, 2016 Continuation hearing and adoption of 2017 Budget and tax levy.
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8555, Appointing Deputy Chief Steve Menard as
the Interim Police Chief and Authorizing Corresponding
Additional Compensation
Background:
Effective April 29, 2016, Police Chief Tom Kinney is resigning from active service as the
Mounds View Police Chief. Due to the Police Chief’s resignation, the City needs to
designate an Interim Police Chief.
Discussion:
It is recommended to appoint Deputy Police Chief Steve Menard as Interim Police Chief
until a new Police Chief is hired. To compensate Deputy Police Chief Menard for these
additional responsibilities, Staff would recommend following the City’s policy approved
by the Council, in accordance with Resolution 5626, which would warrant an additional
10% compensation. Deputy Police Chief Steve Menard would start as Interim Police
Chief effective April 30, 2016, and end when a new Police Chief is hired on or about the
end of June.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving Resolution 8555, Appointing Deputy Police Chief Steve
Menard as Interim Police Chief, and authorizing an additional 10% salary
compensation.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8555
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY CHIEF STEVE MENARD
AS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF AND
AUTHORIZING CORRESPONDING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the Police Chief Tom Kinney is resigning effective April 29, 2016;
and
WHEREAS, according to the policy adopted in Resolution 5626, an employee
may serve in an interim capacity to meet the needs of the vacant position with the
approval of the City Administrator and the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 5626 establishes that additional compensation may be
authorized for employees serving in an interim capacity taking on higher classification
duties; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Steve Menard is recommended to be appointed as
Interim Police Chief and recommends Deputy Chief Steve Menard to be compensated
for the higher classifications he will assume in the absence of the Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends following Resolution 5626, and approve Deputy
Chief Steve Menard an additional 10% compensation for assuming the role of Interim
Police Chief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby authorize additional compensation to Deputy Chief Steve Menard at a rate
ten percent (10%) of his base pay effective April 30, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council appoint Deputy Steve Menard as Interim Police Chief until a Police Chief is
hired.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 07E
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8561, Approve Consultant to Perform Design
Services Related to the Public Works Facility
Introduction
At the March 14, 2016 meeting the City Council approved the Public Works Facility
design services request for proposals (RFP). Additionally, City Council approved the
advertisement of the RFP. During the meeting, Council requested staff make minor
changes, and these were incorporated prior to staff forwarding the RFP to selected
consultants.
Discussion
Staff forwarded the RFP to the following five consultants:
• Oertel Architects
• Stantec Consulting
• Short Elliot and Hendrickson (SEH)
• I & S Group
• Wendel Architects
Of the five firms contacted, the city received two proposals, Oertel Architects and I & S
Group. The three remaining firms declined to provide a submittal due to their existing
project work load.
Three staff members (including the City Engineer) then reviewed these proposals based
on the following weighted criteria:
• Project Understanding (20%)
• Experience (20%)
• Work Plan (20%)
• Qualifications (20%)
• References (10%)
• Cost (10%)
As a result of the review, staff recommends that Oertel Architects be awarded the
design services contract. Of particular note is Oertel’s experience with public works
facilities throughout the area. They have designed and completed over 40 facilities in
the last 10 years. In addition, Oertel is currently familiar with the project and they will be
able to get started quickly. Finally, the design cost proposed by Oertel is approximately
7% higher than I & S Group’s cost. However, staff feels that this additional cost is
warranted based on the technical experience and qualifications of Oertel.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving Oertel
Architects as the firm to provide design services related to the Public Works Facility.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brian L. Erickson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 8561
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVE CONSULTANT TO PERFORM DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 8524 on February 22, 2016,
accepting the Public Works Facility space needs study; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 8533 on March 14, 2016,
approving the request for proposals and authorizing advertisement seeking design
services related to the Public Works Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer forwarded the approved request for proposals to
five consultants; and,
WHEREAS, two responses to the request for proposals were received by the
deadline; and,
WHEREAS, a selection panel consisting of the City Engineer and two other staff
members evaluated the proposals; and,
WHEREAS, Oertel Architects was selected as the highest rated firm for providing
design service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Oertel Architects is authorized to perform design services and prepare bidding
documents for the Public Works Facility (City Project No. 2017-C02).
Compensation will be on an hourly basis plus reimbursable expenses with an
estimated maximum fee of $247,860.00.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute all appropriate
documents and enter into a professional services agreement, for and on behalf of
the City, with Oertel Architects to effectuate the actions contemplated by this
Resolution.
3. A contingency of $12,000 (5%) is approved for additional work or tests needed
during the performance of the design services and requires pre-approval by the
Director of Public Works.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07F
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8554, Accepting the Twin Cities Gateway 2016
Member City Marketing Grant
Background:
Since 2009, the City of Mounds View has been a member of Twin Cities Gateway, a nine-city
Convention & Tourism Bureau (fellow members include Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ham
Lake, Lino Lakes, New Brighton and Shoreview). One of the Twin Cities Gateway’s programs is the
“Member City Marketing Grant.” Beginning in 2011, the program was structured so that each
member city receives an annual grant based on the percentage of lodging taxes collected from the
prior year. Each year, the Mounds View City Council has chosen to provide grant funds towards
Festival in the Park. Below is the breakdown of annual grant fund allocations for the City of Mounds
View from Twin Cities Gateway.
Year 2010 - $2,000
Year 2011 - $3,673
Year 2012 - $6,600
Year 2013 - $6,429
Year 2014 - $6,504
Year 2015 - $6,504
Year 2016 - $8,672
Discussion:
As part of accepting the 2016 grant funds in the amount of $8,672, the City Council is required to
enter into the attached grant agreement. Upon accepting the grant, the City must disperse the funds
to the community festival(s) and/or event(s) the City Council wants to support. Last year, the City
Council approved all grants funds issued to the Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee.
This year the Mounds View Community Center made a request to use some of this month ($1,500)
to restructure their website in order to more effectively market their programs to Mounds View
residents and surrounding communities. Staff recommends dispersing the grant funds between the
Mounds View Community Center ($1,500) and the Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee
($7,172).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8554, accepting the Twin Cities
Gateway 2016 Member City Marketing Grant, and providing the grant funds towards the marketing
and promotion of the August 20, 2016, Festival in the Park in the amount of $7,172. In addition,
Staff recommends providing grant funds in the amount of $1,500 towards website restructuring to
market, promote programs and events at the Mounds View Community Center.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8554
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2016 TWIN CITIES GATEWAY
MEMBER CITY MARKETING GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is a member of the local Convention and Tourism
Bureau, Twin Cities Gateway; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has enacted a tax on lodging within the City to help
fund Twin Cities Gateway, along with eight other member cities, in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.190; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Gateway’s Member City Marketing Grant program provides each
member city with an annual grant based on the percentage of lodging taxes collected from the
prior year; and
WHEREAS, upon the executed “Mounds View 2016 Member City Marketing Grant
Agreement” between Twin Cities Gateway and the City of Mounds View, the City will receive
$8,672.00 in grant funding in 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is responsible to disperse the grant funds to the
community festival(s) and/or event(s) that the City wants to support; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds shall be used for marketing and promotional efforts that
extend beyond the City’s borders in order to draw tourists to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby accept the 2016 Twin Cities Gateway Member City Marketing Grant in the amount of
$7,712 for the marketing and promotion of the August 20, 2016, Mounds View Festival in the
Park Celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby accept the 2016 Twin Cities Gateway City Marketing Grant in the amount of $1,500
to use for website restructuring to market, promote programs and events at the Mounds View
Community Center.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7G
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, Public Works Director
Brandon Stenglein, Public Works Project Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8556, Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment
for 2015 Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project
Background/Discussion:
Rosenquist Construction Inc. submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid and was
awarded the contract for the 2015 Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project (City Project
No. 2013-004) at the May 5, 2015 City Council meeting. Construction was substantially
complete on August 21, 2015 – the date that the warranty period begins.
During the project one change order in the amount of $3,375.00 was required to modify the color
of the fascia from terra cotta to dark bronze. These modifications were within the construction
contingency amount of $3,598.00 approved in Resolution 8417. At this point Rosenquist
Construction Inc. has met all requirements of the contract documents in a satisfactory manner
and has submitted all IC-134 forms and other required project closeout documents. The City
has been withholding 5% of the value of all completed work pending completion of the punch list
and closeout requirements. The following is a summary of the contract changes:
Original Contract Amount: $71,960.00
Change Orders (1): +$3,375.00
Current Contract Amount: $75,335.00
The final payment amount to Rosenquist Construction Inc. is $3,766.75.
Recommendation:
Public Works recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the
construction work and release final payment of $3,766.75 for the 2015 Roofing of Booster
Station & Well No. 2 Project (City Project No. 2013-004).
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Erickson – Public Works Director/City Engineer
RESOLUTION 8556
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT FOR 2015 ROOFING OF
BOOSTER STATION & WELL NO. 2 PROJECT
WHEREAS, Inspec prepared project documents for the repair work in accordance with
industry standards, and a public bid solicitation was sent out with 2 bids being received; and
WHEREAS, Rosenquist Construction, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted the lowest
bid in the amount of $71,960.00; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved a construction contract with Rosenquist Construction, Inc.
to perform the roofing rehabilitation work for $71,960.00 in Resolution 8417; and,
WHEREAS, The Public Works Director approved one (1) change order in the amount of
$3,375.00 for necessary contract modifications to complete the project; and,
WHEREAS, Rosenquist Construction, Inc. has successfully completed all project
construction and met all other contract requirements for the Project with a substantial completion
date of August 21, 2015 and a final construction cost of $75,335.00; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends accepting the completed construction work and issuing
final payment for $3,766.75 to Rosenquist Construction, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. All work completed under the contract between the City and Rosenquist Construction, Inc. for
construction of the 2015 Roofing of Booster Station & Well No. 2 Project is hereby accepted and
approved.
2. The Finance Director is authorized to issue final payment of $3,766.75 to Rosenquist
Construction, Inc. for completing construction of the Project.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07H
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
Brandon Stenglein, Project Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8557, Approving an Engineering Services
Agreement with Braun Intertec for Construction Materials
Testing and Special Inspection Services Related to Street
& Utility Improvement Program - Area I
Introduction:
The City Council is asked to approve an engineering services agreement with Braun Intertec for
construction materials testing and special inspection services related to SUIP Area I
Discussion:
The construction contract for Area I (Project # 2016-C01) was awarded at the March 28, 2016
Council meeting. However, one additional and necessary element to insure the success of this
project is the material testing services required during construction. As a result fee proposals
were solicited from two firms for these services. Braun Intertec’s proposal was the lowest priced
at $41,553 for the soil, concrete and bituminous testing. These services are customary for street
and utility construction. Public Works recommends adding a 10% or $4,150 contingency to the
total fee proposal in the event additional quality assurance testing is required. It should be noted
that this proposal is based on estimated hours and reimbursable expenses, and as a result the
final cost could be higher or lower than this estimate.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the approval of an
engineering services agreement with Braun Intertec for construction materials testing and special
inspection services for the Street & Utility Improvement Program – Area I project (2016-C01).
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Brian L. Erickson, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 8557
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC FOR
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
RELATED TO THE STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – AREA I
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 8437 on March 28, 2016 awarding the
construction contract for the SUIP – Area I, (2016-C01), “the Project” to Douglas Kerr
Underground; and,
WHEREAS, construction materials testing is necessary to insure the Project is properly
constructed; and,
WHEREAS, Braun Intertec has provided a proposal for providing construction materials
testing and special inspection services for an estimated cost of $41,553; and,
WHEREAS, Braun Intertec’s proposal is reasonable and sufficient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota that:
1. Braun Intertec is authorized to provide construction materials testing and special
inspection services for the construction phase of the Project with an estimated maximum
fee of $41,553.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute all appropriate documents
and enter into a professional services agreement, for and on behalf of the City, with Braun
Intertec to effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution.
3. The Director of Public Works is authorized to make approvals related to additional testing
services up to $4,150 (10%) on behalf of the City Council.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and
directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order
to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 25th day of April 2016
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8560 Approving Kathryn Ann Smith to the Police
Civil Service Commission Effective June 1, 2016
Background:
The Police Civil Service Commission is comprised of three (3) Commission seats each
serving a three-year term.
Commissioner Term Expires
Virgil Dean Beyer 12-31-2017
Timothy J. Ramacher 12-31-2016
Terrance Broos 12-31-2015
Discussion:
There are two seats available for this position. Police Civil Service Commissioner Tim
Ramacher no longer lives in Mounds View, and therefore, Staff recommends Kathryn Ann
Smith to fill Tim Ramacher’s term seat. Commissioner Terrance Broos is willing to serve on
this commission until another replacement is appointed. Kathyrn Ann Smith’s appointment
will be effective June 1, 2016, and her term seat will expire on December 31, 2016.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Kathryn Ann Smith to the Police Civil
Service Commission. Attached is her application for your reference.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8560
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPOINTMENT OF KATHRYN ANN SMITH
TO THE POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Chapter 404 of the Mounds View City Municipal Code established the
Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission; and
WHEREAS, Section 404.01 of the above mentioned Chapter sets the method for
the appointment of the Police Civil Service Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Section 404.01 states that Police Commissioners shall be appointed by
the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the Council; and
WHEREAS, there are two (2) vacant seats on the Police Civil Service Commission;
and
WHEREAS, Staff and the Mounds View City Council have reviewed the current
application on file at the Mounds View City offices for this appointment, and has
recommended for its approval of Kathryn Ann Smith for appointment to the Mounds View
Police Civil Service Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a majority of the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve Kathryn Ann Smith to Police Civil Service Commission,
effective June 1, 2016, with a term expiration of December 31, 2016.
Adopted this 25th day of April, 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 8.C.
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Council Consent
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8552 Authorizing Insurance Policies for
the Year January 2016 through December 2016.
The attached Resolution 8552 authorizes staff to purchase insurance policies with the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) and to make payment of the premiums
and commission as they become due.
The January 1 renewal date has delayed receipt of our policy from the League of Minnesota
Cities Insurance Trust as there are a number of cities with the same date. The League has
a difficult time processing that many applications. The cost of our property and liability
policy decreased by $1,859 as a result of fewer vehicles insured and lower municipal
liability costs.
The premium for workers’ compensation has decreased by $25,432 in 2016. This is the
result of a large change in our experience mod. Our mod changed from 1.63 in 2015 to
1.38 in 2016. The overall affect will be a decrease of $27,291 over 2015.
Staff recommends approval of resolution 8552 authorizing the purchase of insurance
policies for the year January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 8552
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2016 through December 2016
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has made application for insurance policies
to cover the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and has received
proposed policies from the League of Minnesota Cites Insurance Trust. (LMCIT)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View authorizes staff to purchase the following insurance policies from the
LMCIT for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and to make
payment of premiums as they become due:
Comprehensive Municipal Coverage (LCMIT) $ 88,164
Worker’s Compensation (LCMIT) 130,724
Total $218,888
Adopted this 25th Day of April 2016.
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Joe Flaherty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
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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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Regular Meeting 5
March 14, 2016 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 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, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, March 14, 2016, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, March 14, 2016, agenda as 23
revised on Monday, March 14th at 10:45 a.m., also adding Item 6A – Irondale Robotics Team and 24
moving Item 7G on the agenda to be discussed after item 7A. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
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None. 31
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 33
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A. Irondale Robotics Team 35
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Hillary Agular, Public Relations Captain, introduced the Irondale Robotics Team to the City 37
Council. She explained 2016 was the teams 10th year and noted the program has grown from 10 38
students to 40 students. She indicated the robotics team was recognized by the Minnesota State 39
High School League as a Varsity Sport. 40
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Madeline Booth discussed the challenge that would be played with this year’s robot. She 42
explained the game was called Stronghold, which involved two key components: scoring a ball 43
while crossing adverse terrain. She then displayed the team’s robot. She indicated the Irondale 44
Robotics team recently attended a competition in Duluth, Minnesota, at the DECC, along with 60 45
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other teams. She was proud to report Irondale placed second at this regional event and qualified 1
for championships. 2
3
Ms. Agular explained her team was working to raise $5,000 to assist with paying the entry fee to 4
the National Championship. She encouraged the public to attend the upcoming comedy show 5
fundraiser. She stated tickets for the event were $10. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty questioned where the team found parts for their robot. Ms. Agular commented at 8
first the team had to find their own parts, but now the team was able to find sponsors and 9
purchase parts. She reported her team was sponsored by Medtronic, the Groves Foundation, 10
Pentair, Best Buy, and Federal Premium. 11
12
Council Member Mueller understood the team name was Night Crawlers. She asked if Mounds 13
View residents could make donations to the robotics team. Ms. Agular commented donations for 14
the robotics team could be sent to the Irondale High School. 15
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Council Member Gunn encouraged the City Council to attend the upcoming robotics competition 17
at Williams Arena. 18
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Mayor Flaherty questioned who the team’s mentors were. Ms. Agular reported the robotics team 20
had 15 official mentors. She introduced the Council to the mentors that were in attendance. 21
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Mayor Flaherty thanked the robotics team coming to the City Council meeting and for 23
demonstrating their robot. He wished them well at their upcoming competitions. A round of 24
applause was offered by all in attendance. 25
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 27
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A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8535, a Resolution to Consider a 29
Residential Kennel License for Maggie Alt of 2295 Pinewood Drive. 30
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Maggie Alt lives at 2295 Pinewood Drive and was 32
requesting a Residential Kennel License for her three dogs. All dogs were current on their rabies 33
shots and were licensed with the City of Mounds View. Staff has received no animal complaints 34
for this property and recommended approval of the request. She reported the proposed license 35
would expire on June 30, 2016. 36
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. 38
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Ron O’Connell, 2296 Terrace Drive, stated he has gone through this before in his neighborhood. 40
He did not believe it would work to have three dogs at this property. He explained the previous 41
dogs barked all the time and have tried to bust through the fence. He feared that the enjoyment 42
of his backyard would be lost if the license were approved. 43
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Mayor Flaherty explained Ms. Alt has only recently moved into the home at 2295 Pinewood 45
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Drive. He encouraged Mr. O’Connell to contact the City if any problems were created by the 1
new dogs. 2
3
Maggie Alt, 2295 Pinewood Drive, explained she worked as a veterinarian technician and has not 4
had any problems with the dogs in the past four months. She reported she has not received any 5
complaints from her neighbors to date. She indicated she would do her best to provide them with 6
the best care and understood the concerns of her neighbors. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. 9
10
Council Member Meehlhause asked where the dogs were when Ms. Alt was at work. Ms. Alt 11
reported the dogs were in the house. 12
13
Council Member Mueller questioned if the Ms. Alt’s landlord was aware she had three dogs. 14
Ms. Alt stated this was the case. She explained she previously rented from her landlord in 15
Minneapolis for a year and half and was happy that she could move into a home in Mounds View 16
owned by the same landlord. 17
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the kennel license would expire June 30th of this year, which would be 19
a great trial period for Ms. Alt. He inquired what type of dogs Ms. Alt owned. Ms. Alt indicated 20
she owned three very friendly and social pitbulls. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8535, 23
a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel License for Maggie Alt of 2295 Pinewood Drive. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
G. Resolution 8531, a Resolution Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist 28
Church and Approving Redistribution of Funds. 29
30
City Administrator Ericson stated Bethlehem Baptist Church has been in the community since 31
2004. This church has been reinvesting in the community and has been providing donations to 32
the City of Mounds View since 2006. He explained the City recently received a check in the 33
amount of $15,853. He reviewed a list of targeted areas these funds are to be used and 34
recommended the Council accept the donation approving the redistribution of funds. 35
36
Wayne Anderson, Quincy Tree House representative, introduced himself and his organization to 37
the City Council. He reported Tree House was working to provide a safe place for at risk youth. 38
He indicated Tree House provided these youth with tutors and positive mentors that assist these 39
youth through the issues in their lives. 40
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Mayor Flaherty asked if the mentors worked one on one with the youth. Mr. Anderson stated this 42
was the goal for the Tree House program. He worked to have mentors working with the youth 43
for at least one year. He discussed the extensive background checks that were completed on all 44
volunteers and mentors. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8531, a 2
Resolution Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and Approving Redistribution 3
of Funds. 4
5
Council Member Mueller thanked Bethlehem Baptist Church for their continued support of the 6
community. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty appreciated the dedicated efforts of Bethlehem Baptist as well and explained that 9
these donations made many community programs possible. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
B. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 913, an Ordinance Amending 14
Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Zoning Code Relating to Planned Unit 15
Developments. 16
17
Planner Sevald requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 1120 of the 18
Mounds View Zoning Code relating to Planned Unit Developments. He explained staff was 19
proposing to change the size of mixed use developments from five acres to four acres for the 20
minimum project size. 21
22
Mayor Flaherty understood Crossroad Pointe was driving this amendment. He questioned why 23
the City set a five-acre minimum to begin with. City Administrator Ericson believed there was 24
some concern that if the limit was smaller than five acres, the City would be overwhelmed with 25
requests. However, this was not the case. For this reason, staff was supporting the minimum 26
project size being reduced to four acres. 27
28
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 913, 29
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Zoning Code Relating to Planned 30
Unit Developments. 31
32
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
34
C. Resolution 8532, a Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of 7800 35
Eastwood Road. 36
37
Planner Sevald requested the Council consider a minor subdivision for the property at 7800 38
Eastwood Road. He explained the applicant, Terry Buchanan, requested to split his lot into two. 39
The property was currently zoned R-1 Single Family. It was noted all minimum standards were 40
being met by the subdivision. He noted the applicant would be responsible for paying $1,082 in 41
Park Dedication fees for the new parcel. Staff explained the Planning Commission reviewed this 42
request at their February 17th meeting and recommended approval. 43
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Mayor Flaherty asked if the current home met all existing setback requirements. Planner Sevald 45
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stated this was the case. 1
2
Mayor Flaherty questioned what the size was of the new lot. Planner Sevald indicated the new 3
lot would be .32 acres in size. 4
5
Council Member Mueller inquired if the new lot would be sold off and built on. Planner Sevald 6
stated this was his understanding. 7
8
Council Member Mueller asked if a new curb cut would be created for the new lots driveway. 9
Mr. Buchanan stated he would like to have this work completed sooner rather than later. He 10
hoped to have the work completed prior to selling the new lot. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8532, 13
a Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of 7800 Eastwood Road. 14
15
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 16
17
D. Resolution 8530, Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment for 2015 18
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. 19
20
Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council accept improvements and approve the 21
final payment for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project. He reported the contractor has 22
finished all work on this project, including all punch list items. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8530, 25
Accept Improvements and Approve Final Payment for 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 26
Project. 27
28
Mayor Flaherty asked if staff was satisfied with the work completed by HydroClean. Public 29
Works Director Erickson stated he was pleased with the work completed by the contractor. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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E. Resolution 8533, Approve Public Works Facility Design Services Request for 34
Proposals and Authorize Advertisement. 35
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Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the Public Works Facility Design 37
Services RFP and authorize staff to advertise the RFP. He indicated the deadline for the RFP’s 38
would be April 15th and they would be reviewed by the Council in early May. He discussed the 39
proposed construction timeline, along with the green initiatives that would be pursued at the 40
facility. He estimated the building would cost $4 million. 41
42
Council Member Mueller supported the proposed sustainable features, but asked if the expense 43
would be covered by the original bonding amount. Public Works Director Erickson stated this 44
would depend on the size and scale of the feature. 45
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Council Member Mueller questioned what size of a building staff was requesting. Public Works 2
Director Erickson explained he was proposing a building size between Plan A and Plan B, which 3
would be a 13-year plan. 4
5
Council Member Mueller expressed concern with how the City would bond for this project 6
knowing that the size of the building was not increasing that much. She feared that the 15-year 7
plan was not the proper plan for the City. 8
9
Council Member Meehlhause supported the 15-year plan as proposed by staff. He did not 10
believe the Council would be able to clearly project its Public Works needs 30 years out. He 11
commented that if garage space had to be added on in the future, this would be relatively 12
inexpensive. He believed the first challenge for this building would be identifying where the 13
building will go and if the building placement would allow for expansion. He discussed his 14
previous experience with plant expansions with Deluxe Corporation. 15
16
Council Member Hull asked why the sustainability measures were not a part of the RFP. Public 17
Works Director Erickson reported the sustainability measures were a part of the RFP and 18
explained the building would be designed to hold solar panels. He noted there was a firm that 19
worked with Xcel Energy on building design to address greater energy efficiencies. 20
21
Mayor Flaherty reviewed the project scope within the RFP. He reviewed several grammatical 22
changes within the proposal language. He requested that the building plans account for future 23
expansion. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8533, 26
Approve Public Works Facility Design Services Request for Proposals and Authorize 27
Advertisement. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
31
F. Resolution 8534, Approve Additional Funding for Mounds View Community 32
Center Gym Floor Refinishing. 33
34
Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve additional funding for the 35
Mounds View Community Center gym floor refinishing. He discussed the new lines and logo 36
that would be placed on the gym floor and would cost $7,500. 37
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8534, 39
Approve Additional Funding for Mounds View Community Center Gym Floor Refinishing. 40
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Council Member Mueller thanked staff for working with the contractor to get the new logo into 42
the Community Center gym floor. She believed this would be a nice addition to the floor. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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H. Resolution 8536, Approving the City Council’s Goals and Priorities for 2016. 2
3
City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve goals and priorities for 2016. He 4
explained the goals were previously reviewed and discussed by the Council at their retreat. He 5
noted a number of the goals were carried forward from 2015. He indicated a new priority for the 6
City would be to get County Road 10 renamed. Staff planned to present the goals and priorities 7
at the March 21st Town Hall meeting. 8
9
Council Member Mueller thanked City Administrator Ericson for his assistance with drafting the 10
Council’s goals and priorities. She appreciated the way the goals were separated by departments. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8536, 13
Approving the City Council’s Goals and Priorities for 2016. 14
15
Council Member Mueller questioned when the 2016 goals and priorities would be posted on the 16
City’s website. City Administrator Ericson anticipated the document would be placed on the 17
City’s website on March 15th. 18
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 22
A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to 23
Consider an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Keshar Enterprises, Inc. 24
to Operate a Liquor Store Located at 2408 County Road I. 25
B. Resolution 8529 to Approve the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Special Weapons 26
and Tactics (SWAT) Team Joint Power Agreement. 27
C. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to 28
Consider the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 913, an Ordinance 29
Amending Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Zoning Code Relating to 30
Planned Unit Development. 31
D. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to 32
Consider a Honeybee Keeping License located at 2824 Bronson Drive – 33
Applicant: Roger Magnuson. 34
E. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to 35
Consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Temporary Garden Center 36
at 2523 County Road 10; Planning Case CU2016-001. 37
F. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., to 38
Consider an Interim Use Permit for a Tent and/or Membrane Structure at 39
2200 County Road 10; Planning Case IU2016-001. 40
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 1
2
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 3
4
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 5
6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9
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None. 11
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11. REPORTS 13
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 14
15
Council Member Gunn reported the I-35W Coalition met recently. It was her hope that MnDOT 16
would place a high priority on I-35W due to the fact it was a shovel ready project. She indicated 17
the group recently approved their JPA. This document would be coming before the member 18
cities in the near future. 19
20
Council Member Mueller indicated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on 21
April 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Those interested in joining this group were encouraged to attend. 22
23
Council Member Mueller stated the next League of Minnesota Cities Board meeting would be 24
held on Thursday, March 17th. She reported she would be attending the League of Minnesota 25
Cities Conference in June. 26
27
Council Member Meehlhause explained the Ramsey Conversation District Forum would be held 28
at the Arden Hills Public Works Building on Tuesday, March 15th. He planned to attend this 29
event. 30
31
Council Member Meehlhause noted he would be attending an NYFS Personnel Committee 32
meeting on Wednesday, March 16th. 33
34
Council Member Meehlhause explained there would be a meeting with Jim Tolaas on Friday 35
April 1st regarding the renaming of County Road 10. 36
37
Mayor Flaherty stated he attended the Five Cities meeting on Monday, March 14th with City 38
Administrator Ericson. He indicated road construction was the main topic of discussion. City 39
Administrator Ericson commented Shoreview staff invited Mounds View staff and City Council 40
to visit their Public Works Facility. 41
42
Council Member Mueller indicated there would be a joint Metro Cities and Met Council meeting 43
regarding wastewater fees on Friday, March 18th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 44
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Council Member Mueller stated the Minnesota Women in Government had an open nomination 1
period through March 31st for Outstanding Elected and Appointed Women in Minnesota 2
Government. Selected women would receive awards at the League of Minnesota Cities 3
Conference in June. 4
5
Council Member Hull reported he attended the recent CPY luncheon. 6
7
Council Member Mueller encouraged those interested in volunteer on the Chamber Commission 8
to contact City Hall for further information. 9
10
B. Reports of Staff. 11
12
Public Works Director Erickson provided the Council with an update on the solar panels at City 13
Hall. He commented on the recent meeting he held with Trane representatives. He anticipated 14
the solar panels would be installed by the end of the month. 15
16
City Administrator Ericson stated he attended the Airport Advisory Committee meeting last 17
week. The airport staff indicated operations are up for the last three months, which has been 18
attributed to good weather and lower fuel costs. This has led to an increase in noise complaints 19
and staff was tracking this trend. He reported there was no plan in the foreseeable future to 20
extend the runways. 21
22
City Administrator Ericson indicated the Planning Commission would be meeting on 23
Wednesday, March 16th. 24
25
City Administrator Ericson stated he had invited a member from Allina to attend the April 26
worksession meeting to provide more information on how Mounds View can become a Heart 27
Safe Community. 28
29
C. Reports of City Attorney. 30
31
City Attorney Riggs provided an update on the park trail easement situation. 32
33
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 34
Next Council Meeting: Monday, March 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 35
Town Hall Meeting: Monday, March 21, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. 36
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13. ADJOURNMENT 38
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 40
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
March 28, 2016 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:01 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, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, March 28, 2016, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, March 28, 2016, agenda as revised 23
as of 5:15 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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Greg Gunn, 5090 Irondale Road, explained he has had some issues with the City regarding code 30
violations. He reviewed each of the code violations in detail with the Council and explained he 31
has made an attempt to address the issues. However, he was still receiving communications from 32
the City. He believed the root of the issue was the debris at the front of his garage. He provided 33
the Council with copies of the violations. He stated he wanted to be proactive and resolve the 34
concerns of the City. 35
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Mayor Flaherty encouraged Mr. Gunn to contact City staff to arrange a meeting with the Code 37
Enforcement Officer. 38
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 40
A. Arbor Day Proclamation 41
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Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full for the record declaring April 22, 2016 to be Earth 43
Day and Friday, April 29, 2016 to be Arbor Day in the City of Mounds View. 44
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Acting City Administrator Crane discussed the work conducted by the City to maintain its Tree 1
City USA designation. 2
3
Council Member Mueller encouraged residents of Mounds View to participate in the Ramsey 4
County Friends of the Park tree sale, which was going on now. 5
6
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8541, a Resolution to Consider a 8
Honeybee Keeping License Located at 2824 Bronson Drive – Applicant: 9
Roger Magnuson. 10
11
Acting City Administrator Crane indicated Roger Magnuson was requesting a honeybee keeping 12
license for his property at 2824 Bronson Drive. She explained he was requesting to have three 13
hives. Staff indicated Mr. Magnuson meets all requirements within City Code and recommended 14
approval of the request. 15
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. 17
18
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. 19
20
Council Member Mueller thanked Mr. Magnuson for his request and was pleased to learn that he 21
attended a Bee Keeping Course with the University of Minnesota. She asked if Mr. Magnuson 22
had a water source for his bees. Mr. Magnuson reported he had a pond in his backyards that 23
would provide an adequate water source for the bees. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8541, a 26
Resolution to Consider a Honeybee Keeping License Located at 2824 Bronson Drive. 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8542, a Resolution to Consider an Off-31
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Keshav Enterprises, Inc., to Operate a 32
Liquor Store Located at 2408 County Road I. 33
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Acting City Administrator Crane reported Keshav Enterprises, Inc. was requesting an off-sale 35
intoxicating liquor license for the property at 2408 County Road I. She explained this was the 36
former Snap Market location. She reported a background check has been submitted on the owner 37
and on Keshav Enterprises. She was pleased to report that all background checks came back 38
satisfactory. It was noted Keshav Enterprises owns another liquor store in Brooklyn Park called 39
City Liquor. She stated City Liquor has had two violations with sales to minors, which occurred 40
in 2009 and 2010. 41
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Acting City Administrator Crane went on to report that the property at 2408 County Road I had 43
no outstanding utility bills, but did have $28,686.28 outstanding in property taxes. This property 44
tax statement was submitted to Ramsey County. Staff advised that due to the outstanding 45
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property taxes the applicant was not eligible to receive a liquor license in accordance with City 1
Code. She recommended the Council hold a public hearing and deny the liquor license request. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. 4
5
Helen Hool, 7643 Edgewood Drive, reported she neighbored the subject property. She did not 6
believe the City needed another liquor store. 7
8
Gerald Kromrey, 2363 County Road I, stated he also lived near the proposed liquor store. He 9
feared that drunk drivers would be driving through his neighborhood. He indicated he was 10
against the proposal and recommended the Council deny the request. 11
12
Linda Stewlow, 2366 Pinewood Circle, questioned if the City Council would hold another 13
hearing if the delinquent property taxes were paid in full. She commented she was opposed to 14
the City having another liquor store and did not believe this was a good fit for her neighborhood. 15
16
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. 17
18
Mayor Flaherty indicated the outstanding property taxes will stop this request from moving 19
forward at this time. 20
21
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Deny Resolution 8542, 22
a Resolution to Consider an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Keshav Enterprises, Inc., to 23
Operate a Liquor Store Located at 2408 County Road I. 24
25
Julio Punjani, property owner, stated he has owned this property for the past 15 years. He 26
discussed the difficulty he had had in finding a tenant for this property over the past one and a 27
half years. He explained he has been in communication with his bank and anticipated his 28
property taxes would be current in the next three months. He indicated without the liquor license, 29
he would not pay his property taxes. 30
31
Council Member Mueller recalled the discussion the Council had last month regarding the 32
potential of another liquor store in the community. She believed the Council was not real 33
supportive of another liquor store and had hoped that Mr. Punjani would be able to find another 34
tenant. 35
36
Mr. Punjani discussed the difficulty he has had in finding a tenant for this property. He stated he 37
was more than willing to have the City assist him in finding a different type of tenant for this 38
space. 39
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Council Member Gunn asked if Mr. Punjani would be owning the liquor store. Mr. Punjani 41
stated he would continue to own the building, but explained the liquor store would be owned by 42
another entity. He commented he would be paying the property taxes in full in the next 90 days 43
once he knew he had a tenant in the space with an approved liquor license. 44
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Mayor Flaherty discussed the City’s rules and Ordinances that had to be followed regarding 1
liquor license. He did not appreciate Mr. Punjani’s idle threats to not pay his property taxes. 2
3
Mr. Punjani commented he has paid the property taxes for the past 15 years on this property and 4
he would pay the property taxes. 5
6
Mayor Flaherty reported that once the property taxes were paid in full the City could consider the 7
liquor license request. 8
9
Council Member Gunn stated according to the information provided by staff, Mr. Punjani was 10
late on paying half of 2014 and all of 2015 property taxes. Mr. Punjani reported this was due to 11
the fact a former tenant had not paid him rent for six months. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
C. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8543, a Resolution to Consider a 16
Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Garden Center at 2523 County 17
Road 10; Planning Case CU2016-001. 18
19
Planner Sevald explained Camillo Ogando (Garden City LLC), has requested a Conditional Use 20
Permit (CUP) for a temporary garden center in the parking lot of the Mounds View Square 21
shopping center at 2523 County Road 10. It was noted the property was zoned B-4. He 22
commented the seasonal garden center operation would be similar to what has been conducted at 23
this location in previous years. Staff indicated the Planning Commission reviewed this request at 24
their March 16th meeting and recommended approval of the CUP with conditions. 25
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. 27
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. 29
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Mayor Flaherty asked if the garden center would be similar to Linder’s. Camillo Ogando, 31
Garden City LLC, indicated he worked for Linder’s for 14 years and stated his garden center 32
would be similar to Linder’s. 33
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Council Member Mueller questioned if the garden center presentation and stock would be the 35
same as Linder’s. Mr. Ogando commented his garden center presentation would be the same as 36
Linder’s and noted the same greenhouse building would be used. He reported he would be 37
buying his annuals and perennials from local buyers. 38
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Council Member Mueller inquired when the garden center would be open for business. Mr. 40
Orgando anticipated the garden center would be open by Friday, April 29th. 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8543, a 43
Resolution to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Garden Center at 2523 County 44
Road 10. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
3
D. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 8538, a Resolution to Consider an 4
Interim Use Permit for a Tent and/or Membrane Structure at 2200 County 5
Road 10; Planning Case IU2016-001. 6
7
Planner Sevald stated in 2004, The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center installed a 40’ x 8
105’ tent structure, located on a patio between the hotel and bowling alley. The tent is used 9
seasonally as a banquette hall. The structure is permanent while the tent fabric is put up in the 10
spring and taken down in the fall. An Interim Use Permit (IUP) was issued for the tent in 2005, 11
2010, and 2011. Each IUP expired after five years, or if ownership changed, such was the case in 12
2011. It was noted the applicant, Michael Anderson (Anderson Companies, LLP) was now 13
applying for a similar IUP to continue the use of the tent. Staff explained the Planning 14
Commission reviewed this request at their March 16th meeting and recommended approval Of 15
the Interim Use Permit with conditions. 16
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. 18
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. 20
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Mayor Flaherty supported the renewal of the IUP. 22
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Council Member Mueller understood the City has had no complaints regarding the tent. She 24
questioned how many events were held at this venue on a yearly basis. Planner Sevald deferred 25
to the applicant. Martin Larson, The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center, stated last year 37 26
wedding receptions and 22 other functions were held in the tent. He estimated each event hosted 27
250 people. 28
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8538, 30
a Resolution to Consider an Interim Use Permit for a Tent and/or Membrane Structure at 2200 31
County Road 10. 32
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Council Member Mueller reiterated that the Interim Use Permit was being approved for a five-34
year time period. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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E. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 913, 39
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Zoning Code. 40
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Planner Sevald stated the Zoning Code requires a Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) 42
to have a minimum project size of five (5) acres. Staff is recommending this be changed to four 43
(4) acres in order to accommodate smaller developments. He discussed the City’s Zoning Code 44
regarding PUD’s in further detail and noted the Planning Commission recommends approval of 45
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an amendment to Zoning Code 1120.03, Subd 3(b) to allow Mixed Use PUD’s to be a minimum 1
of four (4) acres in project size. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. 4
5
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 913, 8
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1120 of the Mounds View Zoning Code. 9
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ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. 11
12
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 13
14
F. Resolution 8537, Awarding Construction Contract for the 2016 Street and 15
Utility Improvement Project – Area I. 16
17
Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council award a construction contract for the 2016 18
Street and Utility Improvement Project for Area I. He explained this project would cover the 19
northeast portion of the City. He stated the City received six bids for this project and the low bid 20
was received from Douglas Kurr Underground for $4,080,913.79. He indicated he spoke with 21
several references and received satisfactory recommendations for this contractor. Staff 22
recommended the Council award the contract. 23
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Council Member Mueller questioned if expense covered Phase I and Phase II of the project. 25
Public Works Director Erickson stated this was the case and it would be staff’s goal to complete 26
the entire project in 2016. However, this would hinge on the work being completed by Met 27
Council and the County. If these entities caused delays, the project would be completed in 2017. 28
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Mike Warner, Bolton & Menk representative, provided comment on the positive bidding climate. 30
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Council Member Mueller was pleased to see that the low bidder came in below the engineer’s 32
estimate. 33
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Mayor Flaherty asked when the City would have a solid estimate on expenses if the project were 35
pushed into 2017. Public Works Director Erickson anticipated this information would not be 36
known until September. 37
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Mayor Flaherty was uncomfortable with leaving this matter hanging in the balance. He requested 39
staff provide the Council with further information on the Bolton & Menk expenses. 40
41
Council Member Mueller expressed concern with the fact that the 2015 Street and Utility 42
Improvement Project was still incomplete. She brought these concerns to City Administrator 43
Ericson and inquired when the final punch list items would be completed. Public Works 44
Director Erickson anticipated the work that was remaining would be finished this spring. He 45
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reported the contractor would want to get paid and had to finish he punch list prior to that 1
happening. 2
3
Council Member Mueller questioned when Groveland Park would be open to the public. Public 4
Works Director Erickson estimated the park would be open for use early to mid-April. 5
6
Council Member Meehlhause asked how much remained on the contract and still had to be paid 7
out to the contractor. Finance Director Beer estimated the amount was around $300,000 plus 5% 8
on the work that had already been completed. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8537, 11
Awarding Construction Contract for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area I. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
G. Resolution 8539, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize 16
Advertisement for Bids for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 and 11. 17
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Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the Plans and Specifications and 19
Authorize Advertisement for Bids for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 and 11. He reviewed the 20
history of the project and noted Bolton & Menk prepared the bid documents. He stated the City 21
had been in communication with the Beth Engum regarding a portion of the trail ($58,000) that 22
was eligible for County funding. He discussed the lighting he would like to see along the trail for 23
safety purposes. He recommended the Council approve the plans and specs and authorize 24
advertisement for bids on May 3rd. 25
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if the estimate included lighting. Public Works Director 27
Erickson reported this was the case. 28
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Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the proposed rerouting of the trail at the movie 30
theater. Public Works Director Erickson described how the trail would be adjusted. 31
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Mayor Flaherty supported the trail rerouting as suggested by staff and believed this would 33
improve pedestrian safety. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8539, 36
Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for CSAH 10 Trail 37
Segments 6 and 11, with a bid date opening on May 3, 2016. 38
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Council Member Gunn asked if the City planned to put a trail in front of CVS. Finance Director 40
Beer explained this would not occur until Spring Lake Park proposed a trail connection. Mayor 41
Flaherty recommended the Park and Recreation Commission review this segment. 42
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Council Member Mueller questioned if there were any trash receptacles along the trail segments. 44
Public Works Director Erickson stated there were not trash receptacles along the trail at this time. 45
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He expressed concern with the maintenance and upkeep of these bins. 1
2
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
4
H. Resolution 8540, Approve County Road I Concrete Rehabilitation Project 5
Cost Share Agreement with Ramsey County. 6
7
Public Works Director Erickson requested the Council approve the County Road I concrete 8
rehabilitation project and cost share agreement with Ramsey County. He provided comment on 9
how the cost of the traffic signal came in higher than was anticipated and reported the cost of the 10
City’s portion of the project was estimated to be $209,000. He discussed how the concrete 11
panels would be replaced by the County and recommended approval. 12
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Mayor Flaherty questioned who sought the estimates for this project. Public Works Director 14
Erickson reported this work was completed by the County. 15
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Mayor Flaherty was surprised that the County had estimated the project costs 20% below the 17
actual expense. Public Works Director Erickson stated he could speak with the County further 18
regarding the costs for this project and could report back to the Council at a future meeting. 19
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Mayor Flaherty and Council Member Gunn supported this recommendation. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Table Action on Resolution 8540 to the April 11, 2016 23
City Council meeting. 24
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Council Member Meehlhause commented the $209,000 expense was $85,000 higher than the 26
City had budgeted for this project. He recommended a County representative be present at the 27
April 11th meeting to take questions and comments from the City Council. 28
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Council Member Mueller understood the County was charging an engineering fee equal to 12% 30
of the project costs. She questioned why the County was charging this high of a fee when the 31
City only charged 5% to 8%. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 36
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A. Resolution 8538, Approving an Amended and Restated Joint Powers 38
Agreement with the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 41
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 45
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 2
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as 4
presented. 5
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9
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None. 11
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11. REPORTS 13
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 14
15
Council Member Meehlhause stated he would be meeting with Ramsey County Public Works 16
Director Jim Tollas, Ramsey County Representative Blake Huffman and representatives from 17
MnDOT on Friday to discuss the renaming of County Highway 10. 18
19
Council Member Mueller reported the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting next on 20
Tuesday, April 19th at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. All those interested in volunteering were 21
encouraged to attend. 22
23
Council Member Mueller reviewed a photograph of the new Mounds View logo on the 24
Community Center gym floor. 25
26
Council Member Mueller thanked the public for their generous donations during the month of 27
March to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. 28
29
Council Member Gunn requested the Council discuss drafting a letter of support for the I-35 30
project at the next worksession meeting. The Council agreed to discuss this item at the April 4, 31
2016 worksession meeting. 32
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Council Member Gunn reported the solar panels had been installed at City Hall and the 34
Community Center. Public Works Director Erickson stated the panels were installed and were 35
being wired this week. He indicated Xcel would have to install the proper meters in the near 36
future. 37
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B. Reports of Staff. 39
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Public Works Director Erickson reported the County was receiving bids for the County Road H 41
project at this time. He discussed the large excavation work that would be conducted around 42
County Road I. 43
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Acting City Administrator Crane explained the City had received eight qualified candidates for 1
the Police Chief position. She discussed the hiring process that would be followed for these 2
individuals. 3
4
Acting City Administrator Crane noted the deadline for seasonal employees has been extended to 5
ensure the City finds enough employees. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty thanked staff for the work they put into the Town Hall Meeting. He was pleased 8
with how smoothly this meeting ran. 9
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 11
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There was nothing additional to report. 13
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 4, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 15
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 16
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13. ADJOURNMENT 18
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 20
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Item No: 11(B)1
Meeting Date: April 25, 2016
Type of Business: Reports
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Administrator Report
1. Work Session Agenda
The following items are presently included on the May 2, 2016, Work Session agenda:
• CPR Training Overview Presented by Allina Staff
• Review Proposed Ordinance Updating Chapter 1012, Rental Dwelling Licenses
• Review Proposed Ordinance Updating Code Regarding Accessory Buildings
• Review Components of the Five Year Financial Plan
• Review Ordinance Updating the Certificate of Occupancy and Escrow
Regulations
• Discuss Options regarding the 2017 Website Update
In addition to the above noted items, one other potential agenda item could be
considered pursuant to Council direction:
• Presentation from Officer Kirsten Heineman regarding the SAVE program
2. Street Name Blades
City staff members have been
contacted a few times by residents
and past residents who’ve learned
that we will soon be replacing the old
street name blades for more
reflective versions. These residents
have inquired as to whether the
signs would be available—either for
free or for purchase—for sentimental
or nostalgia reasons. Up to this
point, staff’s position was that the old
name blades would be recycled as
scrap. Taking on the task of trying to stockpile, coordinate and sell the old blades would
seem too much effort for too little gain. Council member Gunn suggested we talk about
selling the blades if not too much trouble and using the proceeds to fund “art in the Park”
projects or some other community engagement event. While it would make most sense to
keep the blades at the public works garage, doing so would limit access and would be
inconvenient for staff. The other option would be to have a supply at City Hall in a recycle
bin on display. Does the Council have any desire to sell the blades versus recycling them?
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3. Update on County Road 10 Survey
Business Development Coordinator Brian Beeman sent an email to all businesses
operating on County Road 10 asking for their input on a proposed name change to
Mounds View Boulevard. Brian’s message and a table of responses follows.
Brian’s message:
Dear Mounds View Business Owners,
As you may already know from earlier emails, the City of Mounds View has been meeting with
Ramsey County to rectify the confusion over U.S. Hwy 10 and County Rd 10. Recently, there
has been some headway and MnDOT and Ramsey County may be able to help with the costs
of new signage on 35W in conjunction with the County Road H interchange project (2016) and
the managed lane project (possibly scheduled for 2018, subject to receipt of federal funding. In
the meantime, the Mounds View City Council would like the opinion from business owners
along County Rd 10 in their thoughts of renaming County Rd 10 to “Mounds View Boulevard”.
Please email me your thoughts on the possibility of renaming County Rd 10 to Mounds View
Boulevard by Friday April 15.
Thank you,
Brian Beeman, M.P.A.
Business Development Coordinator
The responses received thus far are shown in the table below. I have asked Brian to
visit with as many businesses that he can to ensure that businesses are aware and that
they’ve had an opportunity to provide feedback.
Business Contact Opinion
Silverview Chiropractic Dr. Greg Belting W ould love to see the change to mounds view blvd--
-- have been an advocate for years!
WIN Insurance Agency George Winiecki What`s wrong with County Road 10? I prefer County
Road 10.
Northwoods Outdoors Clair Martin I don’t have a strong feeling either way. It is a little
problematic currently with GPS unable to guide
people to our location. Confusion between the 2
Hwy 10 has been a bit of problem. I like the sound
of "Mounds View Boulevard”.
Moe’s Jeff Mortiko We would be in favor of Mounds View Boulevard –
the confusion costs us guests on a regular basis.
The amount is tough to quantify however but I can
tell you we have 10-15 guests calling lost per month.
RJ Riches Why don't they just call the new Hwy 10 “610”, why
should mounds view have to change? I don't care
but it’s stupid.
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Western Bank Cindy Carlson I have worked at our Mounds View office for nearly
24 years. Since the name changed to County Rd 10
(or County Highway 10)….we have had numerous
times when people have had trouble figuring out how
to get to our office. I personally support the name
change, and I like the name that is being proposed.
Mounds View KinderCare Teresa Stanley Good idea.
MinnPar LLC Donald C. Kemp Mounds View Boulevard would be PERFECT!
Mounds View Branch
Library
Frances Veit I talked this over with the deputy director of the
library system, and she and I both think it's a good
idea.
Radio City Dan Fish I can live with either. The damage has been done as
the consumers have learned the new route and the
current name of "County 10"
DealSmart Bob Bushey Absolutely! "Mounds View Boulevard" should be the
name. The signage on 35W with over 100,000 traffic
count per day will help tremendously in directing
people to the Great City of Mounds View. Without
that Branding there are many people who have no
idea where Mounds View is located even though
35W runs right through it. I am very encouraged that
the name you chose is not "Northtown Blvd". The
potential increase in traffic will benefit all Mounds
View businesses and especially those adjacent to
the highway. The confusion caused by the "Hwy 10"
vs "County Hwy 10" would be eliminated. Bravo!
Magno International Michael R. Pastien I’d vote for Mounds View Boulevard.
BioLife Tonia Smith We are somewhat impartial to the change. If the
name does change, we would incur a small cost to
change the address to our marketing material,
letterhead, etc. We would also have to contact our
regulatory agencies to ensure they have the updated
address. For ease, I would say leave it as County Rd
10, but we will ultimately support what the town
wants.
Mounds View Animal
Hospital
Bruce Schnabel I would be in favor of the name change of the
highway as we do have some occasional issues with
some of our mail/correspondence (even the IRS
can't seem to figure it out !) It does not have any
effect on our clientele obviously since they know
where we are located.
Quanex Steve Pisca Calling Cty. Road 10, Mounds View Boulevard would
be fine by us here at the Mounds View location of
Quanex Building Products. As it sits today it does
confuse truckers, new hires, guests, and out of town
employees coming to visit our facility since the Hwy
10 and Cty Rd 10 are so close and obviously the
same number.
Bel Rae Good idea,that will make it easier for our residents
and their visitor to find them.
Pro Guard Great idea—our trucks get lost all the time.
Allegiance fitness Good idea, good name.
Fastenal Good name and idea, we have customers that are
lost every day. Map apps do not recognize our
address.
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Mounds View Chiropractic Good idea, as this is a huge problem for us. We
have customers that miss their appointments or are
late due to the confusion.
Abbey Carpet Can’t it be named Coon Rapids Boulevard? That
way it would be the same all the way through into
Anoka. We are OK with MV Boulevard too.
Boy Scouts of America Good idea, we have customers who have problems
finding us. We aren’t sure if we’re supposed to call
the roadway Hwy 10, County 10, County Rd 10, Hwy
10 NW, etc.
AmericInn Good idea—we lose business because people can’t
find us. Would be an expense to change our
marketing materials however.
Lucky’s Gas Station Good idea
McDonalds Good idea
Days Inn Indifferent, we don’t really care, but it sounds like a
good idea.
Arepa Bite Munds View Boulevard would make more sense but
we would like to know because we want our mail
delivered and we need to advertise the correct
address.
Based on the above responses, there seems to be an overwhelming majority in support of
the change, although a few of the businesses indicated some indifference. Only one
business owner expressed a desire to NOT change the name to Mounds View Boulevard.
I have asked Brian to also confirm with the Post Office that it would continue to deliver mail
to residents and businesses during the transition regardless of the address used.
3. Comprehensive Plan Update
Planner Jon Sevald is putting together a framework for how the City
could potentially proceed with our Comprehensive Plan update
process. The update is due to the Met Council by the end of 2018,
which means we need to make some decisions soon as to how the
update will be handled, and to what extent outside assistance will be
needed. The previous update required the assistance of a GIS
consultant (MFRA) and engineering assistance (Bonestroo) which
totaled a little more than $10,000. We intend to budget $20,000 in
2017 for the Comprehensive Plan activities, but it could be more
depending upon additional options the Council may deem important,
such as a community wide survey. Jon intends to make a presentation to the Council at
the June work session to seek input and direction so that we may begin working on the
update.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 21, 2016
To: Jim Ericson, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters.
Review rental dwelling licensing standards with regards to crime-free housing
component. Consult with City staff regarding planning fees. Consult with City
staff regarding data practices requests. Consult with City staff regarding
ministerial corrections in City Code. Matters are presently pending.
MU125-12: Finance Department Matters. Follow up with MMKR regarding response to audit
letter. Matter may be considered complete.
MU125-65: Licensing Matters. Review off-sale intoxicating liquor application documents.
Consult with City staff regarding same. Draft memorandum and forward to City
staff regarding possible moratorium. Consult with City staff regarding same.
Matter is presently pending.
MU210-54: City Code Updates. Awaiting final review by City staff. Work on revision to
City Code. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-179: Street Improvement Projects. Review contracts for street project. 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.
&
Jim Ericson
April 21, 2016
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MU210-239: Silver View Trail Easements. Follow-up on easements and proposed easement
descriptions regarding project. Consult with property owners’ attorneys regarding
matter. Consult with City staff regarding project. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-242: Minor Subdivision of 7800 Eastwood. Review documents and revise easements
regarding lot split. Consult with title company regarding title issues. Consult
with City staff regarding same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-243: Woodcrest Park Wetland Mitigation. Review documents and consult with City
staff regarding same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-244: G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2017. Prepare reimbursement
resolution for a possible future capital improvement plan bond. Matter is
presently pending.
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