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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 1996/12/09 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL AGEND4110A DECEMBER 9, 1996 7:00 p.m. The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by staff and appointed commissions, committees and boards. Decisions are based on this information, as well as City policy and practices, input from constituents and a Councilmember's personal judgement. If you have comments, questions or information regarding an item on the agenda,please step forward to be recognized by the Mayor during the Residents Requests and Comments From the Floor"item on the agenda. Please state your name and address for the record. All comments are appreciated. A copy of all printed materials relating to the agenda item is available for public inspection at the Recording Secretary's Table. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • 3. ROLL CALL - _Linke Hankner _Blanchard _ Trude _Quick 4. Agenda Additions Item 1: Item 2: Item 3: 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 25, 1996 - City Council Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: • AGENDA PAGE 2 DECEMBER 9, 1996 • 6. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes: August 7, 1996 -Regular Meeting September 4, 1996 -Regular Meeting September 18, 1996 - Special Meeting October 9, 1996 - Special Meeting November 6, 1996 -Regular Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: None 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consideration of Acceptance of the Low Bid for the 1997 Mounds View Matters Printing Contract. Staff Report No. 96-1917C B. Adopt Resolution No. 5055 Approving a Wage Adjustment for Patrick Toth, Cable TV Technician/Producer. Staff Report No. 96-1918C 110 C. Adopt Resolution No. 5056 Approving the Reclassification of the Administrative Aide Position to Human Resource Technician. Staff Report No. 96-1919C D. Set Public Hearing for Monday, January 13, 1997 to Consideration Ordinance No. 593,An Ordinance Authorizing the City Council of the City of Mounds View to Set Water Rates and Surcharges effective January 1, 1997. Staff Report No. 96- 1924C E. Adopt Resolution No. 5054 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. F. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL HVAC - Expires 6/30/97 Mike's Heating and Air Conditioning-New COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: • AGENDA PAGE 2 DECEMBER 9, 1996 6. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes: August 7, 1996 - Regular Meeting September 4, 1996 -Regular Meeting September 18, 1996 - Special Meeting October 9, 1996 - Special Meeting November 6, 1996 -Regular Meeting COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: None 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consideration of Acceptance of the Low Bid for the 1997 Mounds View Matters Printing Contract. Staff Report No. 96-1917C B. Adopt Resolution No. 5055 Approving a Wage Adjustment for Patrick Toth, Cable TV Technician/Producer. Staff Report No. 96-1918C C. Adopt Resolution No. 5056 Approving the Reclassification of the Administrative Aide Position to Human Resource Technician. Staff Report No. 96-1919C D. Set Public Hearing for Monday, January 13, 1997 to Consideration Ordinance No. 593, An Ordinance Authorizing the City Council of the City of Mounds View to Set Water Rates and Surcharges effective January 1, 1997. Staff Report No. 96- 1924C E. Adopt Resolution No. 5054 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. F. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL HVAC - Expires 6/30/97 Mike's Heating and Air Conditioning -New COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: AGENDA PAGE 3 DECEMBER 9, 1996 4110 9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Citizens'comments are encouraged to allow individual citizens to address the Council, as a whole, on a matter of interest or concern to the citizens. The preservation of the Citizens'Comments item on the agenda is important in order to encourage and maintain this information flow. To preserve and protect this valuable communications link, a speaker is limited to three(3)minutes. CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7: 05 p.m. Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance No. 592, An Ordinance Relating to Mobile Home Park Closings and Amending Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View of the Mounds View Municipal Code; Planning Case No. SP-010-96. Staff Report No. 96- 1920C COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: • 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider Abatement of Nuisances at 5440 Jackson. Staff Report No. 96-1921C COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: 11 . CO CIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 592,An Ordinance Relating to Manufactured Home Park Closings and Amending Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code; Planning Case No. SP-010-96. Staff Report No. 96-1920C (Staff Presenter: Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) ROLL CALL VOTE • Mayor Linke Councilmember Trude Councilmember Blanchard Councilmember Hankner Councilmember Quick COUNCIL ACTION: A T D • Comments: AGENDA PAGE 4 DECEMBER 9, 1996 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 5049 Approving • pp g a Minor Subdivision Request for 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road; Planning Case No. 466-96. Staff Report No. 96-1922C (Staff Presenter: Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: C. Re-Consideration of Resolution No. 5042 Approving an Amended Conditional use Permit and a Development Review for Expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 464-96. Staff Report No. 96- 1923C (Staff Presenter: Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) ' COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: D. Consideration of Resolution No. 5057 Authorizing the Mounds View City Attorney to Commence Legal Actions on Behalf of the City of Mounds View Against Necessary Parties to Recover Losses Incurred and Avoid Future Liability and Damages Resulting from Certain Construction and Design Defects Caused by • Contractors and Architects at the Bridges Golf Course in Mounds View. Staff Report No. 96-1924C (Staff Presenter: Bruce Kessel, Finance Director) COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: 12. REPORTS: 1. Report of Councilmembers: Trude: Hankner: Blanchard: Quick: 2. Report of Mayor Linke: • AGENDA PAGE 4 DECEMBER 9, 1996 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 5049 Approving a Minor Subdivision Request for 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road; Planning Case No. 466-96. Staff Report No. 96-1922C (Staff Presenter:Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: C. Re-Consideration of Resolution No. 5042 Approving an Amended Conditional use Permit and a Development Review for Expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 464-96. Staff Report No. 96- 1923C (Staff Presenter: Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) • COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: D. Consideration of Resolution No. 5057 Authorizing the Mounds View City Attorney to Commence Legal Actions on Behalf of the City of Mounds View Against Necessary Parties to Recover Losses Incurred and Avoid Future Liability and Damages Resulting from Certain Construction and Design Defects Caused by Contractors and Architects at the Bridges Golf Course in Mounds View. Staff - Report No. 96-1924C (Staff Presenter: Bruce Kessel, Finance Director) COUNCIL ACTION: A T D Comments: 12. REPORTS: 1. Report of Councilmembers: Trude: Hankner: Blanchard: Quick: 2. Report of Mayor Linke: t, AGENDA PAGE 5 DECEMBER 9, 1996 3. Report of Clerk Administrator: 4. Report of Staff: 5. Report of Attorney: NEXT COUNCIL WORKSESSION: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1996, 6:00 P.M. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1996, 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: 1111 • AFTR NED Page 1 November 6, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA Special Meeting November 6, 1996 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 ************************************************************************************ CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Blanchard at 5:30 p.m.on November 6, 1996. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Mayor Blanchard,Council members Trude,Quick 111 MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Linke Council member Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting,City Administrator Bruce Kessel,Finance Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes presented for acceptance. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: No minutes presented for acceptance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no Special Order of Business scheduled for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: No items presented for acceptance. RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: No Comments from the floor. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No Public Hearing were scheduled for this meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Page 2 November 6, 1996 • Mounds View City Council A) Consideration of Resolution No.5039 Resolution Canvassing Election Results of November 5, 1996 General Election (Staff Presenter:Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator) MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approving Resolution No.5039 Canvassing the Election Resuls of the November 5, 1996 General Election. VOTE: 3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS: Report of Acting Mayor:No Report. Report of Council members: Trude:No Report Quick: No report. Report of Administrator:No report. Report of Staff: No report. 1111 Report of Attorney: No report. Acting Mayor Blanchard adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Respe tfully submitted, Chuck Whiting City Clerk Administrator Ric.a Er� ��� Page 1 ill November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 ********************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m.on November 12, 1996. 11111 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Council members Trude,Quick Blanchard,and Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting,City Administrator Bruce Kessel,Finance Director Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director Cathy Bennett,Economic Development Coordinator Michael Ulrich,Director of Public Works Bob Long,City Attorney ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Whiting,Clerk Administrator,asked that two items be added to the Agenda under Council Business, (D)Setting a date for a Special Council meeting to canvass the election results;and(E)Authorization to Advertise for the position of Administrative Secretary. Ms. Sheldon asked that an item be added to the Agenda under Council Business,(F) Setting a Public Hearing for Monday,November 25, 1996,at 7:15 p.m.and Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, December 9, 1996 at 7:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. October 29, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting. Page 2 November 12, 199611111 Mounds View City Council Mr.Quick noted a correction in the minutes. Roll Call should show that he was present at the meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to approve the minutes of the October 29, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting AS AMENDED. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: There were no Advisory Commission minutes to be considered at this meeting. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no Special Order of Business scheduled for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Whiting,City Administrator read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approval of Resolution No.5038,Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. B. Approval of Resolution No.5043,Regarding Senior Citizens Hardship Deferral of Special Assessments. C. Approval of Resolution;No.5032,Reclassifying the Position of Economic Development Coordinator to Director of Economic Development. D. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m.,Monday,November 25, 1996 to Consider Resolution No. 5041, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for the Joint Use of Parking Facilities at Mounds View Square Shopping Center at 2535-2585 Highway 10. E. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m.,Monday,November 25, 1996 to Consider Resolution No. 5042, Approving an Amended Conditional Use Permit and a Development Review for Expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10. E. Licenses for Approval: HVAC Apollo Heating&Vent Corporation-Renewal Boehm's,Inc.dba Boehm Heating Co.-Renewal Four Seasons Air Specialist-New Riverside Mechanical,LLC-New Sewer/Water Metro General Services,Inc.-New • Page 3 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Council member Blanchard asked that Item C be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mayor Linke asked that Item B be removed. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve the Consent Agenda AS AMENDED(removal of Items B and C). VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Discussion on Items B and C Council member Blanchard noted that Item C would allow for compensation to begin effective October 4, 1996. Due to the fact that this item was postponed at the last meeting for clarification,she felt the effective date should be changed to November. Mr.Whiting explained that October 4, 1996 would be six months from the date of Ms.Bennett's last review. She has assumed most of the duties associated with the Director position and therefore he feels compensation should be retroactive to October 4, 1996. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to approve Item(C)of the Consent Agenda. • VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke asked Mr.Kessell,Finance Director to explain Item(B)regarding the deferral of Special Assessments for Senior Citizens in cases of hardship. Mr.Kessell provided a summary of the City Code which established guidelines for determining the existence of a hardship. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Blanchard to approve Item(B)of the Consent Agenda. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who wished t speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda. Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive,commended the Mayor and Council members for their service on the City Council and noted that he feels they,along with the City staff,have done a very good job in aligning themselves with what the citizens of Mounds View spoke of in the Mounds View 2000 Project. He extended his appreciation to the mayor and council. There were no other comments from the floor. Mayor Linke asked that Council Business,Item A be moved forward for consideration at this time. COUNCIL BUSINESS: Page 4 November 12, 1996 • Mounds View City Council A. Presentation of Old Highway 8 Reconstruction Plans and Consideration of Resolutions 5033 Plan Approval,5034 Cooperative Agreement and 5035 Parking Restrictions. Ms.Kathy Jaschke,the Ramsey County design engineer for the Old Highway 8 reconstruction project was present and provided the public with a brief overview and presentation of the project. She explained that Old Highway 8 will be realigned through county open space and lined up with the Mermaid parking lot to get away from the Highway 10 intersection. A storm sewer will be added and a pond will be built. The roadway will be 52 feet wide with four lanes for the entire length. A bike path will run along the West side for the entire length of the project. Ms.Trude stated she has had several residents ask whether there will be a traffic signal light at the intersection. Ms.Jaschke stated it is not warranted at this time,however there may be in the future when work is proposed for Highway 10. She noted that County Road H improvements are also in the County's capital improvement program for 1999 or 2000 and this matter could be reconsidered at that time also. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Approve Resolution No. 5033,Approving the Construction Plans for Old Highway 8 Reconstruction. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Resolution No. 5034,Approving Cooperative Agreement Between Ramsey County and the City of Mounds View for the Reconstruction of Old Highway 8. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Approve Resolution No.5035,Requesting Ramsey County to Restrict Parking Along a Portion of Old Highway 8. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mr.Ulrich,Public Works Director,explained that staff would like authorization from the Council to proceed with the permanent and temporary easement offers to the parties involved in the project. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to authorize staff to proceed with the negotiations for easement acquisitions as necessary for the reconstruction of Old Highway 8. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried PUJBLIC HEARINGS: Introduction of Ordinance 590,an Ordinance Relating to Setbacks for Parking Lots,Driveways,and Principal and Accessory Buildings; Minimum Lot Area for Non-Residential Uses Listed as • Conditional Uses in Residential Districts; the Continued Use of non-Conforming Parking Lots for Page 5 • November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Non-Residential Conditional Uses in Residential Districts,and Amending Title 1100,Sections 1102.01, 1104.01, 1104.02,1106.04,1107.05, 1109.0-4, 1110.04,1121.09, 1121.11 and 1123.02. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Ms. Sheldon,Director of Community Development,explained that this item relates to non-residential uses that are permitted in residential districts. In a recent proposal to the City of Mounds View for a church to be constructed in a residential district,concern was raised by residents in the area who felt that the five foot requirement was not sufficient to provide adequate buffering between parking lots and residences. One of the residents from the neighborhood proposed an amendment to the City Code,which would increase the five foot requirement to fifteen feet between parking lots and property lines. After review,the Planning Commission has recommended that the setback be 20 feet for sites of 2.5 acres or less,and 30 feet for sites of more than 2.5 acres. In addition,the Planning Commission and staff looked at some other issues which they felt needed to be addressed at the same time such as minimum lot size requirements for larger scale, non-residential uses. The proposed changes would require a minimum one acre lot size for non-residential use. Ms. Sheldon also explained other items which the proposed ordinance would clarify. With no questions from the Council or residents,Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. S MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve the Introduction of Ordinance No.590,Relating to Setbacks for Parking Lots,Driveways,and Principal and Accessory Buildings;Minimum Lot Area for Non-Residential Uses Listed as Conditional Uses in Residential Districts;the Continued Use of Non- Conforming Parking Lots for Non-Residential Conditional Uses in Residential Districts,and Amending Title 1100,Sections 1102.01, 1104.01, 1104.02, 1106.04, 1107.05, 1109.04, 1110.04, 1121.09, 1121.11 and 1123.02,and to waive the reading. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing Considering the Adoption of Resolution No.5040,Bronson Drive Reconstruction Assessment Roll. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Mr.Ulrich,Public Works Director,provided an outline of events as they occurred in relation to the Bronson Drive Reconstruction project,including the dates in which letters were sent to affected residents informing them of the status of the project. The final cost of the project was$728,233,with$399,916 being paid by the city,and$328,618 to be paid by residents. Two assessment rolls were prepared,one taking into consideration applying the$15,000 in the storm water management fund to the cost,should it be the council's desire to do so. Mr. Barry Peters,of Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, provided a diagram of the project area and gave a brief summary of the work that was done. He also discussed the final project costs and assessment numbers for the project breaking down the various improvements including the street project,storm ponding,storm sewer construction, sanitary sewer lateral and the sanitary sewer service. 410 Mr. Ulrich provided information on how residents could file an objection to the assessment if they wished to do so. Procedures were also provided on how to file a petition with the city. He noted that the Page 6 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council assessment amounts that were provided to the residents did not take into consideration the$15,000 which could,per Council authorization,be applied to the project. City Administrator Whiting indicated that he had received three written objections to the proposed assessments(attachment A):Karen Hemesath,5396 St. Stephen Street;Dean McBride 5450 Erickson Road;James Schmidt,5446 Erickson Road. Vera Edmond,2234 Bronson Drive,asked who would be responsible for the cost of the mailbox stand replacements. Mr.Ulrich noted that mailbox stands were made by the city maintenance staff for those boxes which needed to be moved to the North side of the street and the cost will be covered by the city. Mr.Musgrove,2151 Bronson Drive,stated he feels he has been deceived by the city. He was told that the tree on his property would be saved,however he later found that the tree was removed. He also felt that the tile replacement was totally unnecessary. He was originally told that his assessment would be approximately$2,000;he now has a$6,000 assessment. He feels he has been lied to. Mr.Ulrich explained that at the time the pipes were inspected,it was noted that there were leaky joints and roots in the pipes, which constituted replacement. The tree removal was necessary because the construction crews were unable to work around it. The city replaced the lilac bushes and planted a new spruce tree for the homeowner. The original assessment amounts were based on some very preliminary 1111 estimated mock assessments,which take into consideration average costs rather than actual surveys and cost bid items. The assessment amounts were revised on March 8, 1996 and posted at City Hall. Adam Grobove,III,5344 St. Stephen Street,stated he has never experienced a 30%increase in taxes before and this is essentially what has happened because of the assessment. He asked if this is something he can expect to happen again,as it will definitely determine where he chooses to live. He also asked if the individual apartment units will be assessed as are the homeowners on Bronson Drive. Mayor Linke explained that this is only the second assessment project Mounds View has undertaken. The next assessment project will be the Old Highway 8 project. In regard to the apartment units,it was explained that the individual renters are not responsible for the assessments,but rather the owners of the building,noting that non-homestead properties generally are taxed higher than homesteaded properties. Mr.Grobove asked why businesses are not required to pay a higher portion as they create much of the traffic in the area. Again,it was explained that businesses also are taxed higher than homeowners. Ann Murray,5414 Adams Street,stated she feels that residents have not been receiving the information that they should. They should have received a breakdown of exactly what would be done in the area. The notices mailed to property owners did not explain that properties surrounding the project would be assessed for the improvements as well. She also stated her concern as to the amount of time that the residents would have to pay the assessments before interest was added,noting that the holiday season is approaching and an assessment at this time of the year is difficult to pay. She wondered where the interest paid by residents goes. Mr.Kessel explained that the city is front-ending the cost of the improvements with funds that would otherwise be invested and earning interest. Therefore, it helps to defray the interest monies lost. Page 7 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Jim Schmitt,5446 Erickson Road,suggested that in future assessment cases all affected property owners be notified that they will be assessed for the improvements. He feels the notices were unclear and that there would have been more public input if more were aware that they would be assessed for the improvements even though their properties were not located on Bronson Drive. Bill Warner,2765 Sherwood Road,stated residents who object to these improvement projects have an opportunity to do something about it. The City Charter is a tool that is available to residents who object to what the council's actions are. Council member Hankner stated she is takes her position very seriously and spends hours each week reading material,making telephone calls and asking questions. She is disappointed that residents do not take time to educate themselves on issues which affect them as residents. There is a point in time wherein it is no longer the city's responsibility to get information out. Residents must take time to pay attention to these matters. Brian Skunes,5475 Quincy Street, stated he does not recall receiving any of the notices from the City that were mailed out in January and February of 1996. Mr.Ulrich explained that everyone in the drainage district that was originally affected by assessments was • to have received a notice,based upon the PIN numbers received from Anoka County. Ms.Laurie Shoop,2186 Lambert Avenue,stated she received one letter about the Bronson Drive project, however it did not inform her that her property would be assessed for the improvements. The next letter she received notified her of her assessments. She explained her frustration in getting the assessment letter when she had no clue that it would be happening. This is a common complaint amongst the residents in her neighborhood. Council member Trude stated she had received a telephone call from Karen Hemesath,5386 St.Stephens Street,who also indicated that the first letter she received was the assessment letter and that she did not receive prior notice. Cynthia Cummins,5395 St. Stephen Street,stated she would like to see a breakdown of the assessment costs. Mr.Peters explained what she was being assessed for. Bernice Bartz,2256 Bronson Drive,stated she attended a Council meeting in regard to the project and residents were told that if they objected to the street improvements,a petition could be signed. Not one person took the liberty to do so,therefore,there is no one else to blame. She is pleased with the improvements and happy to be a resident who lives on Bronson Drive. Mr.McBride,5450 Erickson Road,asked if his whole lot size is being computed in determining the assessment. Mr.Peters explained that this depends upon whether the entire property would drain off onto Bronson Drive. Mr.McBride also felt that the 30 day payment option without interest was unrealistic. He feels that people need more of a warning. Mr.Kessell,Finance Director,explained how the payment plan works. Page 8 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Greg Newman,5323 Jackson Drive,stated he is being assessed for the storm sewer project. He wondered why Lampert Park is still having water problems whenever there is a storm. He assumed that this problem would be corrected as a part of the improvements. Mr.Peters stated there are some problems with storm sewers in Mounds View with the sizing that was put in and this may be part of the problem. Michelle Madsen,5420 Adams St.,explained that she did receive the first letter-did not understand that her property would be affected and then did not hear again until she received the fmal letter notifying her of her assessments. David Kraft,5323 Cliffton Rd.,asked for clarification on his assessments. Duane Nelson,5459 Quincy St., stated he would like to know if there are any other drainage areas coming into EW-6 or 35W-3 from any other area beyond Edgewood and if so, if those residents are assessed as well. Mr.Barry Peters explained that the drainage districts were set up in the original storm sewer plans throughout the city and those are the only ones who paid for it. Laura Sokol-Kraft,5290 Pinewood Court, stated the 30 day payment requirement is very difficult at this time of the year and she does not appreciate the finance charges being added after the 30 day period,when 1111 she had no prior notice. She also questioned why her entire property is being assessed. Mr.Peters explained that her property drains into the system. A discussion followed in regard to drainage problems in front of her property. Mr.Long,City Attorney provided information as to the process any resident should follow if they wish to challenge the assessment. Sue Mitchell,5493 Quincy Street,stated she was not aware that the improvements to Bronson Drive would affect her property. She did receive both letters,but feels they were unclear. Dennis McCann,2215 Bronson Drive,asked for clarification on the financing option offered by the city. Mr.Kessel provided an explanation but noted that residents do not have to take advantage of this financing. Diane Weinmann,2209 Bronson Drive, complimented Mike Ulrich and Julie Trude for their efforts in getting the Wetland cleaned out behind Bronson Drive. The sidewalk has been a great addition to the project. She feels the concerns expressed by residents are a result miscommunication. Many of the details were not conveyed to the residents. Jarmund Schmidt, 5315 Raymond Ave.,asked why the project was ever done and if the decision had anything to do with the Bel Rae property. He also had questions in regard to his assessment in comparison to the duplex property across the street from him. Mr.Linke explained that when the streets were looked at,Bronson Drive was considered to be in poor condition. He further noted that this project had nothing to do with the city's purchase of the Bel Rae property. With no further comments,Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 10:22 p.m. Page 9 . November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve the transfer of$15,000 in the Storm Sewer Maintenance fund into the Bronson Drive Project fund. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Consideration of Resolution 5040,Adopting Bronson Drive Assessment Roll. In response to questions from the Council on the flexibility on the amount of the interest and when it begins to accrue,Mr.Long,City Attorney,offered the following. He stated under the city's ordinances and state law,the Council has the authority to set the interest rate as long as it is not above the index that is referred to. The Council also has the authority to change the date of when the interest begins to accrue. A discussion followed. It was the general consensus of the Council that the date of when interest begins to accrue should be moved to June 30, 1997. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve Resolution No. 5040,Adopting Bronson Drive Assessment Roll,AS AMENDED(Part 2,line 5, . . .from THE JUNE 30, 1997;and line 7, . . .FROM JUNE 30, 1997 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1997.) • Ms.Trude added that this change was made due to the citizens concern of lack of information in the notices which theyreceivedin regard to the Bronson Drive improvements prior to the notice of the assessments. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: B. Consideration of Resolution No.5044,Authorizing and Upgrade to the City's Telephone System and a 1996 Budget Modification to Pay for Such Upgrade. Mr. Kessell,Finance Director,explained changes that would be made in the upgrading of the city's telephone system,noting that benefits would include improved service and better utilization of staff time. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve Resolution No.5044,Authorizing an Upgrade to the City's Telephone System and a 1996 Budget Modification to Pay for Such Upgrade. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consider Authorizing the Finance Director to File the Required Annual Disclosure Statements with the SEC and to Negotiate a Contract for Administrative Services for the City's Section 125 Plan. Mr.Kessell explained that last year the City contracted with Springsted,Inc.to prepare the required disclosure statements at a cost of$1,500 per year. He feels that he could complete this for an out of pocket cost of approximately$500. Additionally,he feels he may be able to save the city money in the administration of the Section 125 plan by changing the Plan Administrator and would like to obtain Council authorization to negotiate with DCA for a lower cost,and if they are unable to modify their fees, enter into a contract with a Plan Administrator who would best serve the needs of the city. Page November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Authorize Staff to Notify Springsted,Inc.that the City is canceling its contract for annual SEC disclosure reporting and authorize the City Administrator to contract for Plan Administration services for the City's Section 125 Plan. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Scheduling of a Canvassing Board Meeting for Monday,November 18,1996 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Whiting explained that this is necessary for the recount for the two year position on the Council in which the election resulted in a five vote difference. The recount will take place at City Hall on Friday, November 15, 1996 at 7:00 a.m. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Trude to schedule a Canvassing Board Meeting for Monday,November 18, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Authorization to Advertise for the Administrative Department Secretary Position. Mr. Whiting explained that the restructure proposal for the Administration department would result in the creation of a Department Secretary to assist the department with their work. He noted that a copy of the job description was distributed,however he would still like to make some adjustments to it as well as establishing the pay range for the position. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to Authorize Staff to Advertise for the Administrative Department Secretary Position. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Authorization to Set a Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m.on Monday,November 25,1996 and for 7:05 p.m.on Monday,December 9, 1996. Ms. Sheldon,Director of Community Development,explained that she would like to have the following Public Hearings set: 1) Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m.,on Monday,November 25, 1996 to Consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor sales of Christmas trees at Mounds View Square,2535 Highway 10;and 2) Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m.,on Monday,December 9, 1996 to Consider Ordinance 592,An n Ordinance Relating to Mobile Home Park Closings and Amending Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Set Public Hearings for 7:15 p.m.on Monday,November 25, 1996 and for 7:05 p.m.on Monday,December 9, 1996. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Page 11 November 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council REPORTS: Report of Council members: Trude: Ms.Trude stated she met with the Parks Commission in regard to the Bel Rae property and they indicated that they would like to see the city try to keep a large space intact and to consider a community- based Citizen Task Force. Hankner: No report. Blanchard: No report but extended her appreciation in the quick removal of the campaign signs. Quick: No report. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke congratulated the Winners of the election. Report of Administrator: Mr.Whiting thanked the election judges for their outstanding efforts in the recent election. Report of Staff: Ms. Sheldon gave the Council a brief update on the easement negotiations with Paster . Enterprises for the pedestrian bridge and the possibility of entering into an agreement with Paster Enterprises for an easement in exchange for landscaping improvements for Mounds View Square. Report of Attorney: Mr.Long noted that there would be a meeting of the Airport Task Force on Monday,November 18, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Linke noted that the next Council Work Session will be held on December 2, 1996. The next Council meeting will be held on November 25, 1996. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, TiOrYi 01(a--S6-(40/M Tamara D. Saefke Recording Secretary '.1, lit 1 , fry 6 o o A) /4-- Ai 6 e-77 A-)1 3 /ovet1e7S /z, 19% ,;i • NAH9 11 _ __.0 4B______::tt. s 7 )., G4q-k, 1-<ek:5 ---Joit1/4*- Ro(A/v -a--(1 &.z-x-A-0 -(f -- ec7,17e--G.✓ rife-.e-! Elzi - or -Azi �✓ /�/�, /0 ' °i .53Vc/rSrA #,i/A-'.).-i7 f77inf2, -y sy/y/ --/77,,tc. 57-- 2 z-11 y ai„,..,. 4 :aitt.,i(iiifimae _-- aaa , 6 ,-r,7x7-ir ______ ,, - 0 S3 a3 C1; 15,,,,,,,,,,,>/41, Yt c 1' /5 rkee. f - . (,,' .' i I/0A-ii-ej 0 i°f4L-5-7 5.-7 7k...4-1--,1/4-e../.3--1_, ,5".3 ti,..j_clia,enti Z. /1Z �../2 _- 5-59 7 Ou'h'c--,-__j___Ail: V7y4-e.,. 0-61-2- -- ',1-47/59- &4_.,- -,-4,---\_..IFF 1 / r \.-- :g% 9)-44---- 172$1(:Q /54/javvr a4,, , i!,fir,u-,cs 6-q---- -- c u;,- CL r, Z 2/5 2Z„ X., 0A,,&(4,1,,/,) f)-) d 6,...,L-2 64(q3 Ouc;,..)(Q z)-! , )44a.i( 7 ./e-,.... 1-' 1' / / 5-473 Gaa,vz cr , 2 ,(. cuQ.% cer, 5-354/ J fIcA-56,v oR'V - a(k Zq',( 54/7 04(74. 6-K -Et- 0Th4 ' 1 , 5L71 Zi CL,igy / Ai. �,1/ 6ou' E. #2- dilir 4,- / Z c sZ al qecQh' 41, /4‘ii -tdir-E-S •S Lam : o?eg / � I . a ) s(P . l_a'W`-Lg- Alit - .2/ c--‹, 2.,,e-friae,t-ve.--,./4 /Up dedd '' ./. / 66/PO <s7-. toi,d- ,--6---1 4 'AW 06)/L.1 5;77V != e, 48 A-r .. 111 '/g/ 2_ 2s 0 4 ,44k,41-Ki-u_( ' ,N: (-----,/_1-.172/s co0idy Rt -S (96 i\OfV / 2.:)- ,AI A_ :,..‘_ /`lA_",� ly,..1\1 k-- 2 76 .S,/� /2Gr�e �� (,'U, tAi t'n Cr II if �� ATTACHMENT A October 30, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mounds View City Hall Mounds View, MN 55112 ATTENTION: Members of the City Council SUBJECT: BRONSON DRIVE PROJECT Dear Council Members: I am writing this letter in protest to the assesment to my property. I have a number of reasons why as I am listing below: 1. The assesment letter I received yesterday, October 29, 1996 was actually written on October 14, 1996. If you plan on billing residents for this project, wouldn't you think it would be in the residents best interest to get that $$ information in their hands as soon as possible so that families on very, very tight budgets would have ample time to budget for this unknown expense. Your delay in sending the letter is uncalled for. 2. Speaking of this unknown expense, I had no idea that I would be charged for this assesment when my property doesn't even border any of the streets in the project. This charge should have been communicated to the affected residents way back when you the council decided to impose the charge on non Bronson Street residents. Had I known about this, I could have been able to start budgeting for this expense a long time ago. 3. The letter that I mentioned in the beginning was addressed to "Daren Hemesath". To my knowledge there is no one by that name, and after living in Mounds View for almost 7 years now, if you don't know my name, why should I pay the bill, it will probably get credited to "Daren's" account! Sincerely, 6/2)/(8i. , Karen J. Hemesath 5386 Saint Stephen Street, Mounds View, MN 55112 ATTACHMENT A w ,,/ • zerz ,e2- .7&1.4 d.d.d.2444t4z4,*- fq 614/2,e-4414e-el ..2 " cy <5-YLSZ) 7tzte47 )- 0717 ó , fLher- 4.;_ .!4! /0c2 , ,21,i? .0,00 c_ZiA-C.Ota_ A ,097 /2,0c-ez.zr LA, • fiz ,s-4//6 e-Lz.difZ 4.2_et*k- fit FUTS1.1i Vteniu,I A tidrt;tiTiUdi II Toe WIA e} Wh, • ATTACHMENT A t:o.Il , 1s Viet,/ w • City of Mounds View F�, /e,z4 .-q�'�'" • -at• '%G • 2466 Bronson Drive -"J `142.. �_ November 12, 1996 . •-• Mounds View Mn. 551 11 Attention: Mr. Charles S. Whiting Clerk-Administrator Subject: Proposed assessment for Bronson Drive reconstruction project. Mr. Whiting, T am submitting this letter to object to the proposed assessment which was signed October 14, 1996. I believe my pmperty assessment is too high.This past Friday I stopped in the City Office and discussed this matter with Mr. Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works. He was most helpful in showing me the drainage basin map used to calculate effective assessable land for payment of this project. My property id it is 08-30-23-12-0030 and my address is 5446 Erickson Road. According to the drainage map, a portion of my property is located in the 35W-3 drainage district. Basically from the crown of my house toward the pond north of 13ronson Drive. The land from the crown of my house to Erickson road drains to another drainage district. The legal property description indicates my lot is 100 X 220 feet. This translates to 22,000 square feet or 0.505 acres. The assessment notice shows a total of 0.51 acres assessable for the reconstruction of drainage appurtences. l submit that only that portion of my lot within the 35W- ,,/ 3 drainage district should be assessed for this project. The crown of my house is approximately 65 feet from the edge of Erickson road. • I believe the appropriate acreage should be 100 X 155 feet or 15,500 square feet or 0.356 acres. With the assessed project at$1264.84 per acre, then my assessment should be $450.28. Please review my this objection at your earliest convenience, thanks. Sincerely, cf, James L. Schmidt APPROvito Page 1 al November 18, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA Special Meeting November 18, 1996 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 ************************************************************************************ CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 6:07 p.m. on November 18, 1996. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke,Council members Trude,Quick,Hankner and Blanchard • ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting,City Administrator Bruce Kessel,Finance Director Cathy Bennett,Director of Economic Development Pam Sheldon,Community Development Director Mike Ulrich,Public Works Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes presented for acceptance. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: No minutes presented for acceptance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no Special Order of Business scheduled for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: No items presented for acceptance. RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: No Comments from the floor. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No Public Hearing were scheduled for this meeting. • Page 2 November 18, 1996 Mounds View City Council COUNCIL BUSINESS: A) Consideration of Resolution No.5045 Canvassing the Election Recount Results from the November 5,1996 Regular Municipal Election for Filling the Vacancy of the City Council Seat with the Term Ending 1998(Staff Presenter:Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator) MOTION/SECOND:Hankner/Blanchard to Approving Resolution No.5045 Canvassing the Election Recount Results from the November 5, 1996 Regular Municipal Election for Filling the Vacancy of the City Council Seat with the Term Ending 1998 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS: Report of Mayor:No report. Report of Council members: Trude:No report Quick: No report. Blanchard:No report. Hankner:No report. Report of Administrator:No report. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney: No report. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Resp tfully submitted, Chuck Whiting City Clerk Administrator 4110 • OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section g•A STAFF REPORT Report Number: %-i.`I/7G_ ���� • Report Date: 12/2/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE _ 3'A �� December 9. 1996 Special Order of Bus. �g`�t:-ra�cnQCs"`Q .( Consent Agenda Public Hearings Council Business Item Description: Consideration of acceptance of the low bid for the 1997 Mounds View Matters printing contract. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summaty(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: Each year,the printing of the Mounds View Matters newsletter is sent out for bids. Bids were received on Monday, December 2, 1996 for the 1997 printing contract which will begin on December 18, 1996 with the printing of the January/February, 1997 newsletter. The bid is for a total of seven newsletters including six bi-monthly newsletters and one budget newsletter. • The bids are listed on the attached form. The low bidder with a total bid cost of$22,316.00 was Mono-Trade Company. This is the first time that Mono-Trade Company has won the bid. The company has been in business 75 ears and will be providing references and samples of their work. We will hold their bid security until completion of ei e 1997 contract. Sable/e.d ei'll..e-) Sharie Linke,Administrative Assistant Mounds View Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept. COMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the low bid of$22,316.00 from Mono-Trade for the printing he 1997 Mounds View Matters with one-half the cost coming from 100-4536-343 (Recreation Sales and arketing) and one-half from 100-4135-343 (Public Information). O N N O M M • ...::....:. N N N M 44 404 V4 404 O 0 0 0 �.+ ....... O O O O MO d., N f,4 4.44 404 i4 o O O O 0 0 0 0 Q a id- v N to i..i .::•C;>:: >::: iso iso 401- if4 V °G 1614 0 0 0 0 O in o o ` O CO .. 0i .::.p_;;.L` ,—• 4:14. N iso Qp4 �+ A•; iso iso W O. h. Ln 0 CC N M .O M O O Ln d-z 14111M1 N' • V >: d O cG a ; • 04 V ° ae N N N H = o F c v - L. = p w V t= - °- c °a .) 4111,Z Q v • CITY c r REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section g.6 STAFF REPORT Report Number: Qb- !Q i g C O�(�E Report Date: 12/4/96 . CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE — N December 9. 1996 Special Order of Bus. �A�v s X Consent Agenda 'ress-Partners\'�Q Public Hearings — Council Business Item Description: Adopt Resolution No. 5055 Approving a Wage Adjustment for Patrick Toth, Cable TV Technician/Producer Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: Patrick Toth, Cable TV Technician/Producer, has been working with the City since June 10, 1996. In accordance with the City's 5 Step Compensation Policy,this position is due for a step adjustment. Mr. Toth is currently at Step 1,which is $9.25/hr. His performance has been satisfactory and staff is recommending a wage adjustment to Step 2, $9.85/hr. This adjustment is consistent with the 5 Step Pay Plan r this position. o . 0 cl / f L ; ette Morgan Administrative Aide COMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 5055 Approving a Step Adjustment for Patrick Toth, Cable TV Technician/Producer • RESOLUTION NO. 5055 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR PATRICK TOTH CABLE TV TECHNICIAN/PRODUCER WHEREAS, Patrick Toth been a part-time employee for the City of Mounds View in the capacity of Cable TV Technician/Producer since June 10, 1996; and WHEREAS, Mr. Toths' work performance has met the responsibilities of Cable TV Technician/Producer as outlined in the job description; and WHEREAS, his work performance has been determined to be satisfactory; and WHEREAS, a step adjustment that is consistent with the City's compensation policy is recommended. 11111 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby approve a step adjustment for Patrick Toth from $9.25/hr. to $9.85/hr. effective December 10, 1996. Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996. ATTEST: Mayor Linke (SEAL) City Administrator Chuck Whiting • ow OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 8.0 STAFF REPORT Report Number: 96-1919C Dify108 Report Date: 12/5/96 -� CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE —. Special Order of Bus. M December 9. 1996 •ArX Consent Agenda 8r°sr.PartnerOQS Public Hearings — Council Business Item Description: Adopt Resolution No. 5056 Approving the Reclassification of the Administrative Aide position to Human Resource Technician Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: As discussed at the December worksession, a resolution has been prepared for Council consideration regarding the reclassification of the administrative aide position to human resource technician. The proposed compensation schedule is as follows with an effective date of January 1, 1997. Please note the compensation schedule reflects the 1997 3%ACA adjustment. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 5 27,876.29 29,618.56 31,360.82 33,103.09 34,845.36 Cd21L--,3 ---- Chuck Whiting City Administrator RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 5056 Approving the Reclassification of the Administrative Aide Position to Human Resource Technician RESOLUTION NO. 5056 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE POSITION TO HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN WHEREAS, Ms. Morgan was hired as part-time clerk for the City of Mounds View January 2, 1990. WHEREAS, as Ms. Morgan's responsibilities increased the position of Clerk advanced to the status of part-time Administrative Aide and was reclassified to full time status January 1, 1995. WHEREAS, as a result of the reorganization of the administration department; and WHEREAS, after assessing Ms. Morgan's revised position description and current performance level, it has been determined the best organizational structure for the City of Mounds View, can be attainted by a reclassification of Ms. Morgan's position of Administrative Aide to the position of Human Resource Technician; and WHEREAS,this reclassification is effective January 1, 1996; and WHEREAS, compensation for the reclassified position shall be $2,468.21 which equates to Step 2 of the Proposed 5 Compensation Plan for this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council does hereby approve the reclassification of the Administrative Aide position to that of Human Resource Technician with the proposed compensation plan at Step 2, effective January 1, 1997 and advance through the Step Plan according to City policy. Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996 ATTEST: Mayor Linke (SEAL) City Administrator Chuck Whiting • ©lam OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section a O ______ STAFF REPORT Report Number: C io- {q LSC 101M Report Date: 12/5/96 • CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE _''6r 9 December 5. 1996 Special Order of Bus. S ��fi'Partnetsk�4 Consent Agenda Public Hearings Council Business Item Description: Consider setting the date for the first reading and public hearing on an Ordinance • increasing the water rates $0.05 effective with the January 1997 billings. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summaty(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The City Charter requires that utility rates be established by Ordinance. The utility rate study that was completed in early 1997 recommended an increase in water rates of$0.05. The preliminary 1997 water budget appears to support this increase and as such, staff recommends that the rates be increased$0.05 to $1.35 per 1,000 gallons effective with the January 1997 billings. The City Attorney's office has been contacted regarding the Ordinance and it will be available at the December 9th meeting. Due to the rrequirement to publish a notice of public hearing and to conduct two readings of an Ordinance, City Attorney ng has recommended that the first reading be conducted at the December 9th meeting and the public aring and second reading at the first regularly scheduled meeting in January which is tentatively set for January 13th. The utility rate study also reviewed wastewater operations and rates and recommended rates be increased to $47.59 per quarter. The study was based upon estimated wastewater charges from the Metropolitan Council. Preliminary 1997 wastewater charges from the Metropolitan Council are approximately$80,000 lower than the estimates used in the study and as such, it does not appear that any increase in wastewater rates will be necessary for 1997. Bruce A. Kessel Finance Director COMMENDATION: ORDINANCE NO. 593 • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW County of Ramsey State of Minnesota An Ordinance authorizing the City Council of the City of Mounds View to set water rates and surcharges effective with the January 1997 billings The City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain: SECTION I. The Mounds View City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to insure sufficient funding to cover operations and debt service in the Water Fund. . SECTION II. The Finance Director shall quarterly prepare a bill based on the rates established for each property class by Council and in accordance with existing Mounds View policy. Water rates shall be set at$1.35/1000 gallons water sold. • A quarterly meter surcharge rate shall be set based on meter size as follows: Residential Meters 5/8" to 1" $ 3.00 Commercial Meters 1 inch $ 3.60 1 1/2 inch $ 6.00 2inch $ 7.40 3 inch $19.00 4 inch $31.50 Non-compliance to participate,including manual billing $25.00 /quarter Customer's option for radio read and $15 /quarter plus onetime capital outlay charge $27.00 one time capital charge SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of its publication, and be retroactive to any billing on or after January 1, 1997. Introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on December 16, 1996. Ordinance 593 Page 2 Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 13th day of January, 1997. ATTEST: MAYOR (SEAL) CITY ADMINISTRATOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY • ITEM 8.F • RESOLUTION NO. 5058 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY INCREASE FOR CHUCK WHITING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, the contract between the City of Mounds View and the City Administrator, Chuck Whiting,provides for a salary increase after 6 months of satisfactory performance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby approve a salary increase for the City Administrator from$5,416.67/mo. to $5,472.10/mo. effective October 8, 1996. Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996. ATTEST: Mayor Linke (SEAL) • City Administrator Chuck Whiting 1. MT CF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 0.7'05 .m 11.A STAFF REPORT Report Number: °(b-N OC ���;,.;r,�:fi c•.. Report Date: 12/4/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE 0 „ry `i��tYi December 9, 1996 Special Order of Bus. •A Consent Agenda rOBies=`Part»ecskAs X Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance 592, An Ordinance Relating to Manufactured Home Park Closings and Amending Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code;Planning Case No. SP-010-96. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The City Attorney's Office has prepared the attached ordinance which would establish certain requirements if an owner of a manufactured home park elects to close part or all of the park. These requirements include: • Park owner shall prepare a closure statement,addressing the availability,location and potential costs of adequate replacement housing within a 25 mile radius of the park. • Park owner shall provide notice and the closure statement to residents at least nine months prior to closure. • Notice and closure statement shall be submitted to Planning Commission;Planning Commission shall request City ID Council to schedule a public hearing. City Council shall conduct a public hearing with notice to residents at least 10 days prior Park owner shall pay reasonable costs of relocating each resident's manufactured home to another manufactured home park within 25 mile radius,or an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home. • Total compensation is limited to 20%of the purchase price of the park or its market value,as determined by the County Assessor,whichever is greater. This ordinance was introduced for first reading at your November 25, 1996 meeting. This meeting includes a public hearing on the ordinance and consideration for adoption. Since your last meeting, the City Attorney has made some revisions to the ordinance regarding the definition of"displaced resident" and inserted"displaced" in front of each reference to"resident" in the ordinance so it matches the term used in the definitions. The changes to the definition would assure that compensation would go to an manufactured home owner, whether they were living in the home at the time of the park closing or not. We have received 2-3 telephone calls on this item. A resident of Towns Edge Terrace indicated that he planned to distribute notices of the hearing to each manufactured home in Towns Edge and in Colonial Village to publicize the hearing. Action on an ordinance requires a roll call vote. rilkirailk JL . Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director 4111ECOMMENDATION: Conduct the public hearing, and then adopt Ordinance 592, an ordinance relating to anufactured home park closings and amending Title 1000 by adding a new chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. 592 I • (fIOF MOUNDS VIEW CTOYUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A ORDINANCE RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOME PARK CLOSINGS AND AMENDING TITLE 1000 BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 1011 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE The City of Mounds View Ordains: Section 1. Title 1000 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is amended by adding a new Chapter 1011 entitled "Manufactured Home Park Closings" to read: 1011.01: PURPOSE: In view of the peculiar nature and problems presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks, the City Council finds that the public health, safety and general welfare will be promoted by requiring compensation to displaced residents of such parks. The purpose of this Chapter is to require park owners to pay displaced residents reasonable relocation costs and additional compensation, pursuant to the authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Section 327C.095. 1011.02: DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms when used in this Chapter shall 111 have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Subd. 1. CLOSURE STATEMENT: a statement prepared by the park owner clearly stating that the park is closing, addressing the availability, location and, potential costs of adequate replacement housing within a 25 mile radius of the park that is closing and the probable relocation cost of the manufactured home located in the park. Subd.2. DISPLACED RESIDENT: a person with an ownership interest in a manufactured home who rents a lot located in a manufactured home park which is subject to the requirements of this Chapter, including the members of the resident's household, as of the date the park owner submits a closure statement to the City's Planning Commission. For purposes of this section, ownership interest shall include a fee title, contract for deed vendee or a leasehold interest. Subd. 3. LOT: an area within a manufactured home park, designed or used for the accommodation of a manufactured home. Subd. 4. MANUFACTURED HOME: a structure, not affixed to or part of real estate, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erect on site, is 320 or more square feet and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be City Council Ordinance No. 592 0 December 9, 1996 Page 2 used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, and electrical system contained in it. Subd. 5. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK: any site, lot, field, or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured homes are located, either free of charge or for compensation, and includes any building, structure, tent vehicle, or home park. This definition does not include facilities which are open only during three or fewer seasons of the year. Subd. 6. PARK OWNER: the owner of a manufactured home park and any person acting on behalf of the owner in the operation, management or legal control of a park. Subd. 7. PERSON: any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated association, or any other legal or commercial entity. 1011.03 NOTICE OF CLOSING: If a manufactured home park is to be closed, converted in whole or part to another use or terminated as a use of the property, the park • owner shall, at least nine months prior to the closure, provide a copy of a closure statement to a displaced residents of each manufactured home and to the City's Planning Commission. 1011.04 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission shall submit the closure statement to the City Council and request the City Council to schedule a public hearing. The City shall mail a notice at least ten days prior to the public hearing to a displaced resident of each manufactured home in the park stating the time, place and purpose of the hearing. The park owner shall provide the City with a list of the names and addresses of at least one displaced resident of each manufactured home in the park at the time the closure statement is submitted to the Planning Commission. 1011.05 PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing shall be held before the City Council for the purpose of reviewing the closure statement and evaluating what impact the park closing may have on the displaced residents and the park owner. 1011.06 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS Subd. 1 After service of the closure statement by the park owner and upon submittal by the displaced resident of a contract or other verification of relocation expenses, the park owner shall pay to the displaced resident the reasonable cost of relocating the manufactured home to another, manufactured home park located within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed, converted to another use or ceasing 410 operation. Reasonable relocation costs shall include: City Council Ordinance No. 592 December 9, 1996 Page 3 a. The actual expenses incurred in moving the displaced resident's manufactured home and personal property, including the reasonable cost of dissembling, moving and reassembling any attached appurtenances, such as porches, decks, skirting, and awnings, which were acquired before or after notice of closure or conversion of the park and utility"hook-up" charges. b. The cost of insurance for the replacement-value of the property being moved. c. The cost of repairs or modifications that are required in order to move the manufactured home. 1011.07 PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION Subd. 1. If a displaced resident cannot relocate the manufacture home within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, the displaced resident is entitled to additional compensation to be paid by the park • owner, in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. If the displaced resident tenders the title to the manufactured home, the additional compensation shall be in an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home as determined by the County Assessor and as reported on the displaced resident's most recent property tax statement. The park owner shall pay such compensation into an escrow account established by the park owner, for distribution upon transfer of title to the home. Such compensation shall be paid to the displaced residents no later than thirty(30) days prior to the closing of the park or its conversion to another use. Subd. 2. If a displaced resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the park which is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, and the displaced resident elects not to tender title to the manufactured home, the displaced resident is entitled to relocation costs based upon an average of relocation costs awarded to other displaced residents in the park. Subd. 3. The total compensation to be paid to displaced residents by the park owner shall not exceed twenty(20) percent of the purchase price of the park or twenty(20) percent of the market value of the park as determined by the County Assessor, whichever value is greater. 1011.08 VERIFICATION OF COSTS: The displaced resident must submit a contract or • other verified cost estimates for relocating the manufactured home to the park owner for approval as a condition to the park owner's liability to pay relocation expenses. If the % City Council Ordinance No. 592 0 December 9, 1996 Page 4 park owner refuses to pay the contract or other verified cost estimates, the park owner shall arrange for relocating the manufactured home and pay the relocation costs identified in Section 1011.06. 1011.09 PENALTY Subd. 1. Violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be considered a misdemeanor. Subd. 2. Any provisions of this Chapter may be enforced by injunction or other appropriate civil remedy. . Subd. 3. The City shall not approve an application for a building permit, rezoning, platting, development review, conditional use permit or variance in conjunction with reuse of manufactured home park property unless the park owners has paid reasonable relocation costs and provided additional compensation in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect thirty(30) days after the • date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 25th day of November, 1996. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 9th day of December, 1996. Jerome Linke, Mayor ATTEST: Charles S. Whiting, City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\specproj\moblhome\sp-010.ord IP art C REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 10, 7'I o p.rn• STAFF REPORT Report Number: 91.9- 19 2I C a11J Report Date: 12/5/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE — • ;. . ' 'girl December 9. 1996 _ Special Order of Bus. A 'a'''"-PartnccOls � Consent Agenda X Public Hearings Council Business Item Description: Public Hearing to consider abatement of nuisances at 5440 Jackson Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The property located at 5440 Jackson Drive has had a ongoing nuisance history dating back to 1994. Since December of 1994, the City has sent the property owner, Mike Courtney, twelve letters requesting correction of Nuisance Code violations regarding inoperable and junk vehicles parked off of improved surfaces and the outside piling and storing of car parts and debris. Mr. Courtney has been granted numerable extensions on deadlines to clean his property and to ensure that all vehicles parked or stored on the property to be properly licensed and parked upon an improved surface. At no time during this period has the property in question ever Oen declared "nuisance free." n October 15, 1996, the City sent Mr. Courtney a detailed letter explaining the code violations present at that time. These were: • vehicles parked upon an unimproved surface (Section 607.06, Subd. 3.c.1) • vehicles not displaying current license plates (Section 607.06, Subd. 6.d.) • vehicles not owned by legal resident of property on premises (Section 607.06, Subd. 3.c.2) • junk, car parts, and debris accumulations) (Section 607.03, Subd. 3.c.) Mr. Courtney was given a deadline of November 3, 1996, to correct these violations. The property was reinspected on November 4, 1996, and it was found that Mr. Courtney had made an effort to correct some of the violations, but much work remained. During this site inspection, for which Mr. Courtney was present, nine specific actions were identified that would need to be accomplished in order to remedy the Code violations. These actions were enumerated and confirmed in a letter to Mr. Courtney dated November 7, 1996. The City suggested a time-line whereby at least two items from the enumerated list could be accomplished each week, resulting in a clean-up period of one month. 'COMMENDATION: Order abatement of nuisances on the property at 5440 Jackson. Mayor and City Council Abatement at 5440 Jackson December 9, 1996 Page 2 On November 20, 1996, The City again sent a letter to Mr. Courtney because (1) he had not made contact • with the City in reference to his clean-up plans and (2) site inspections on November 12th and the 19th revealed that none of the requested actions had been completed. This letter stated that Mr. Courtney was to contact City staff no later that November 25, 1996 to discuss clean-up plans or the City would request a City Council hearing to authorize abatement of the property. Mr. Courtney did not make contact with City Staff by November 25, 1996 as requested, thus staff requested the City Council to set a hearing date of December 9, 1996, to authorize abatement of 5440 Jackson Drive. The City sent a letter to Mr. Courtney dated November 26, 1996, to inform him of the abatement hearing which had been set for December 9, 1996. In phone conversations and personal meetings, Mr. Courtney has expressed his willingness to correct the violations and has appeared cooperative; the violations, however, remain uncorrected. It should also be mentioned that while Mr. Courtney did remove some of the nuisance vehicles that were observed during an October 11, 1996 site inspection, two additional vehicles have been moved into the backyard in violation of the City's Nuisance Code: a large, white commercial delivery/moving van and a 1977 Cadillac which is not registered to Mr. Courtney. Authorization of abatement is necessary in order to correct a dangerous and unhealthy condition which has had a blighting influence upon the neighborhood and which affects the safety, well-being and comfort of the surrounding community. Abatement will ensure that all of the nuisances present at 5440 Jackson will be corrected or remedied. All correspondence with Mr. Courtney since October 1, 1996, has been included for the City Council's • reference. In addition, Staff has provided photocopied pictures of the property which outline some of the violations present. d-6011W James Ericson, Planning Associate c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\citycoun\reports\5440j ack.abt n:\data\users\jirne\share\5440jack.006 • Ly I T q...44- ' Ill©WOS Phone: (612)784-3055• Fax: . (612)784-3462� �U'•Ao o�rQe • Partnen‘`' ,, . November 26, 1996 Mike Courtney 5440 Jackson Drive Mounds View,MN 55112 RE: Abatement of 5440 Jackson Dear Mr. Courtney: During the City Council meeting last night,November 25, 1996,this office requested that a public hearing be held to initiate abatement of your property located at 5440 Jackson Drive. This hearing has been scheduled for December 9, 1996. I strongly urge you to attend this Council meeting,which begins at 7:00 p.m. According to the Section 607.08 Subd 1 of the Municipal Code,we are required to notify you of this abatement hearing at least ten days in advance. This letter shall serve as notice to that effect • . The City recognizes that you have been woridng to correct the nuisance violations,butro • slow and the effect minimal. In the letter dated 11/7/96(enclosed),I outlined nine items needed to be corrected. To this date,none of these nine items have been completely remedied. To situation,two new vehicles have been added to the further worsen the array of rear yard Code violations: a white commercial delivery vehicle,license plate no.YA B8000;and a Cadillac,license plate no. 875-KIW. These cannot remain parked in the rear yard and must be moved. The Cadillac,since it is not registered to you,must be removed from the property altogether. Should you accomplish all the items from the previous letter in addition to those addressed in this letter to the satisfaction of the City on or before December 6, 1996,the abatement hearing scheduled for December 9, 1996 will be removed from Council consideration. If this is your intent,you should inform me of this as soon as possible. Failure to complete all of the required work will result in the abatement hearing occurring as scheduled. If you have any questions about this,please call me. I can be reached at 784-3055. Sincerely, CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW James Ericson Planning Associate • cc: Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director A " v I"°""'NKLI 2401 Highway 10•Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 tel Sc Equal Opportunity Employer t 00%`°`"d°°O&M Cliff OF • nif ©LAOS Phone: (612)784-3055 �U Fax: (612)784-3462 41) 'Quite Simply the Best' November 20, 1996 Mike Courtney 5440 Jackson Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 RE: Abatement of 5440 Jackson Dear Mr. Courtney: In my last letter to you dated 11/7/96, I requested that you contact me regarding the clean-up of your property located at 5440 Jackson. To this date you have not responded. I am very concerned that the work that remains to be done gets accomplished before the elements (snow, etc.) make such action too difficult. In the letter, I outlined nine specific actions that need to be undertaken inr order to bring the • property into compliance with the City's Nuisance Code. I performed a reinspection on November 19, 1996 to determine if any of the nine items had been accomplished as requested. While some reorganization of the junk and debris in the backyard had occurred, none of the nine requested actions had been satisfied. I am once again requesting that you contact me regarding the clean-up plans for your property. If I do not hear from you by November 25, 1996, I will seek approval from the City Council to have your property abated, at your expense. I can be reached at 734-3055. Sincerely, CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ONWAZ fj--Wtr7 James Ericson Planning Associate cc: Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director • -6ISOYIN7CI 2401 Highway 10 • Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 Eaual Cpporrunity Employer • • • Phone: (612)784-3055 • Fax: (612)784-3462 A,. • Partneo��QS November 7, 1996 • Mike Courtney 5440 Jackson Drive • Mounds View, MN 55112 ' • Dear Mr. Courtney: • As we discussed during my site visit to your home on November 4, 1996, I am writing this letter to confirm the actions that are needed in order to bring your property into compliance with the • Municipal Nuisance Code. I recognize that.you have already done much work on the property, especially in terms of removing the illegally parked and nuisance vehicles from the rear yard. The City appreciates this effort. However, many violations remain that require your attention. It is .-- my hope that by working together, we can avoid the necessity of having the property abated by a • private firm. • To bring the property into compliance with the municipal Nuisance Code, the following will need to be accomplished: 1. Remove all vehicles from the rear yard that are not parked upon an improved surface. This applies to the white truck, all cars and all boats/trailers. (To my knowledge, there are no improved parking surfaces in the rear yard.) 2. Ensure that all vehicles on your property are (1) registered to you or to a legal resident of the property and are (2) displaying current and valid license plates. 3. Remove all automotive parts from the property, which include(but are not limited to) car batteries, tires and rims, drive shafts and axles, radiators, and other internal component parts. 4. Remove the used heating and ventilation equipment from the property(furnace, air conditioning unit, etc.). 5. Remove all flammable and hazardous materials and containers kept outside (i.e., gasoline, antifreeze, lubricants, windshield wash fluid and other automotive fluids). 4110 rrrrttc • 1,01102401 Highway 10•Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 r (SOY INK!n, I Or.18CYCHICI COM Ewa'Cccorrunrty Era:over • Letter to Mike Courtney • • Page 2 • November 7, 1996 • - 6. Remove from the property the bags of aluminum cans and all scrap metal. 7. Remove or dismantle the scaffolding. . • 8. Organize and neatly stack all construction materials to be used on the property. Arrange these materials such that they do not rest directly on the ground but are elevated • four to six inches to prevent rot and rodent harborage. Any construction materials not planned for use on the premises must be removed.• 0 • 9. Organize the balance of the items in the rear yard in a neat and orderly fashion in an effort to eliminate the cluttered and junky appearance of the property. • I realize that, given.the extent of the clean-up needed, you may not be able to accomplish all the work at_once. For this reason, I propose that we get together and agree on a time-line for you to complete..these tasks. At a minimum, I would expect that at least two items from the above- described list could be taken care of per week. Thus, I am requesting that all work be completed in one month from the date of our discussion as to what needs to be done. • Ig after we have discussed the actions necessary to bring the property into compliance with the Nuisance Code, clean-up is notro es ' according • seek an Abatement Order from the City Council Approval of the abatement request et will alld, the City ow a private firm to complete the necessary . . tasks, at Your expense. • • As I hope I made clear during my site visit to your property, I am willing to work with you during this process and hope to gain your cooperation. Please call me upon receipt of this letter so we can discuss the specifics of what needs to be done and by what date. I can be reached at 734-3055. Sincerely, THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 1 G..rvt.2, JAMES ERICSON Planning Associate Enclosures • cc: Pam Sheldon, Director of Community Development InliKOS ' Phone: (612)784-3055 1. ".� SUv Fax: (612)784-3462 • wog`-IS 'Partners"'QS . . • October 15, 1996 • • Mike Courtney 5440 Jackson Drive Mounds View,MN 55112 Mr. Courtney: On October 11, 1996, I reinspected your property to verify compliance with the City's Nuisance Code. I attempted to make contact with you at that time,but you were not at home. My inspection revealed numerous code violations that must be remedied. Section 607.06, Subd. 6d of the Municipal Code requires all vehicles parked or stored outside to display current license plates. In addition, Section 607.06, Subd. 3c(1) requires all vehicles stored • or parked outside to be parked on an improved surface, such as asphalt or concrete. There are five (5)junk vehicles parked in the rear yard of your property that violate both of these Codes. They are as follows: • 1. 1977 Blue Pontiac Grand Prix (Plate no. 577 AZR) , . . 2. 1984 White Plymouth Voyager (Plate no. 715 DPS) 3. 1978'Blue Oldsmobile Delta 88 (Plate no. 948 JDN) 4. 1983 Cadillac Deville (Plate no. 126 HGii) • 5. 1973 AMC White Delivery Truck(Plate no. 756 LZB) These vehicles will need to display current license plates and be parked on an improved surface if they are to remain on the property. They must also be registered in your name, as stated in Section 607.06, Subd. 3c2 of the City's Nuisance Code:All vehicles,watercraft, and other vehicles stored outside on residential property must be owned by a person who is a legal resident of the that property. A check of the license plates revealed that only two of the five vehicles in the rear yard—the 1984 Plymouth Voyager and the 1973 AMC Truck—are registered to you. This section of the Code (Section 607.06, Subd. 3c2) applies as well to the three boats in the rear yard. I checked the license number of the blue boat(ID no. MN 8483 DK) between the truck and the CaiIlac—it is not registered to you. It must be removed from your property along with the . III • .�•►Eo1iNKI,L 2401 Highway t0 •Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 toil�SOYt Sao'.recycled ow« Eual Cpporrurnty Emp/oyer • • • Letter to Mike Courtney October 15, 1996 Page 2 of 2 other two boats if you are not the registered 3i ed owner. In addition, there is a black tow truck parked in the grass of the front yard in violation of Section 607.06, Subd. 3c(1) of the Municipal • Code (requires vehicles to be parked on an improved surface). The other area of concern with your property is the abundance of junk, debris, trash and used automobile parts. Section 607.03, Subd. 3c states that the outside piling, storing or keeping of old machinery,junk, rusting metal, inoperable/unusable equipment or other debris visible on private or public property is a nuisance and as such is prohibited. You must dispose og or have removed, the accumulations of used car parts and other miscellaneous debris from your property. Please arrange to have all the code violations remedied no later than November 3, 1996. I will reinspect your property on November 4, 1996, to verify that you have corrected the Code violations, which are as follows: • Vehicles parked on an unimproved surface (Sec. 607.06, Subd. 3c1) • Vehicles not displaying current license plates (Sec. 607.06, Subd. 6d) • Vehicles on premises not owned by legal resident(Sec. 607.06, Subd. 3c2) • Junk, car parts and debris accumulations (Sec. 607.03, Subd. 3c). • • If the reinspection on November 4, 1996, reveals that substantial progress has not been made in correcting the violations, this office will ask the City Council to approve an abatement order for your property. If such an order is approved, the City will hire a firm to remove the junk, car • parts, debris, etc., the cost of which will be billed to you. In addition, if the vehicles mentioned above are not removed or in compliance by November 4, 1996, an administrative offense will be issued in your name which carries a 3100 fine. I am very willing to work with you during this process and hope to gain your cooperation. If you should have any questions regarding this matter or cannot correct the violations in the time frame specified herein, call me at 784-3055. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ado.u.1 12i.0 JAMES ERICSON Planning Associate • tn t\ ;) ' f ! a4;+ l''''''`--) riff s L Or C • 'y ►aft ` 5{. Y :e .41.0k.4. - Loc'' for rp' ' C I ``7 4a !II r'7f F - `. •`r.. r- e-••- i .4 4• ;. t ) -\ •' �'�_-.ate . 7 d � • ,!, {� . '�_a-- 4 ...--' ,,,4 j am •a F....-•' .3 yt.•,•,-�1 • �iYhn ••'� • {);5'R'y��,g} '3Y 9%4,1.!:.t.. VL__ _l .--. • Ly • —��PD � i a .A cv4,» 7* . y' ti0 3 1 1 i 7y"y$j}(• it..,.ti1F�.�"I�{{t ° GP.ry 16: t•'• y0� /\•• • r r_ ). t'� to`'5411•' .•-: j/ & ',z1 J r L ,,6'r ,t. _ r'-...•'. •fi -.4-•,`-:. 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SW R s •-‘,.....---,1,...-,....,11 '. �� : ;_ o CD.0 q ?7 v2.-- ;16- O rd. i• • 7)• kl. Vii► _' a n,"2 ',1 .-7k.'j � t l'14.,.1,• t 1 ma , - w C1. ,+ Cov. 2 ,fd i'-g•-•aj ;.9 I � t�`.`; I•_ ways .t.'. 313 Q Cl. n' a,1•r y -/ s; ',',.,..-;$r _;S +R '''.at.7"�"'^ .•' t c� 1"'"It---`-'" r �_ (p _ CA r7:1.4.•:..2*,!..-,. fi'ik'n "1 •1TF� t •r•�'� �- 1�+ O1111 CD e•* y _^i. �, S`I. •a�1 •%F 1:,..,„_ 1y rii--- . 'L7 "� Cl.C1Q s X .-J�t�,,•' .1t j '. t!. ; l dam,.: j v`!' C: t REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section I l.b STAFF REPORT Report Number: q(a- 19 2.2-C- 1 00:11M; Report Date: 12/5/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE Special Order of Bus. S y'yY; December 9, 1996 — p .A �� 'O4'"ss-Parowo'4S Consent Agenda Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Consideration of Resolution No. 5049 approving a minor subdivision request for 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road; Planning Case No. 466-96. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The applicant, Larry Beach, on behalf of Richard and Judith Ann Edin and William and Joanne Culbert, is requesting a minor subdivision to allow a 12.5 foot wide strip along the north side of the property at 7532 • Silver Lake Road to be deleted from this property and added to the property at 7540 Silver Lake Road. This action will formalize an agreement between the property owners and Larry Beach, who constructed the twin homes. The properties are currently zoned F-2, Single and Two-Family Residential and are each improved with a twin home. The minimum square footage for lot area required by the Zoning Code is 12, 500 square feet. The etroperties exceed this requirement with 20,853 square feet for each property. After the subdivision, the roperties will remain in compliance with 23,460 square feet for the property to the north and 23,468 square feet for the property to the south. There is no lot width requirement for the R-2 zoning district. The applicant has provided a revised Sketch Plan showing the former property descriptions and the revised property descriptions as well as a diagram showing the location of the new property line. The revised lots have been labeled as Parcel X(7540 Silver Lake Road) and Parcel Y (7532 Silver Lake Road). The applicant has also provided revised easement agreements establishing a utility and drainage easement along the new common property line. These easements need to be signed prior to the City Council action to approve this minor subdivision. Staff has requested Mr. Beach to provide signed copies of the easement by Monday, December 9. Staff is recommending that if these easements are not received, that action on this item be held over until December 16 until signed easements are received. 0 0.A33 :laCi'SG\1\. James Ericson, Planning Associate c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\devcases\466-96\beach.cc 411 COMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 5049 approving the minor subdivision between 7532 and 5540 Silver Lake Road, unless signed easements have not been received by Monday, December 9 prior to the City Council meeting. If easements have not been received, continue action on this item until December 16. • RESOLUTION NO. 5049 CTTY OF MOUNDS VIEW 11/ COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR LARRY BEACH,REPRESENTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF 7532 AND 7540 SILVER LAKE ROAD, MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE 466-96 WHEREAS,Mr. Larry Beach, as owner of 7532 Silver Lake Road(Lot Y)and representing William and Joanne Culbert, owners of 7540 Silver Lake Road(Lot X), has requested approval of _ a minor subdivision that will remove the north 12.5 feet from Lot Y and combine this 12.5 feet with Lot X; and WHEREAS, the legal description of 7532 Silver Lake Road is currently(prior to the proposed subdivision)as follows: THE NORTH 75 FEET OF LOTS 10 AND 11, SPRING LAKE PARK KNOLLS, RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA. SUBJECT TO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET,EAST 10 FEET, AND WEST 38 FEET THEREOF. WHEREAS, the legal description of 7540 Silver Lake Road is currently(prior to the • proposed subdivision)as follows: ALL THAT PART OF LOT 3,BLOCK 1,DAILY KNOLLS,RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA,LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF. SUBJECT TO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER THE WEST 30 FEET AND THE SOUTH 5 FEET THEREOF. WHEREAS, a notarized letter of agreement have been received from William and Joanne Culbert indicating consent to this minor subdivision;and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the applicant's request for a minor subdivision and determined that it is in conformance with Chapters 1201, 1202, 1104 and 1204 of the municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a sketch plan showing the minor subdivision;and WHEREAS, the applicant has provided the City with revised utility and drainage easement documents for 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road. • City Council Resolution No. 5049 December 9, 1996 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council recommends approval of the minor subdivision request from Larry Beach, as owner of 7532 Silver Lake Road and representing the property owners of 7540 Silver Lake Road, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide the City with a park dedication fee in the amount of $100 per Code requirements in Section 1204.02. 2. The applicant shall record the signed drainage and utility easement documents with Ramsey County within sixty(60) days of final adoption, and present proof of such recording to the City of Mounds View, or the approval of this minor subdivision shall be null and void. Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996. Jerome Linke, Mayor ATTEST: • Charles S. Whiting, City Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\devcases\466-96\5049.res 4110 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING APPLICATION APPLICANT: SEAcin Phone 9F-0 —SGoi--- ADDRESS: H9 s---1 Kiiuo . NI 0 11110 Street Address, City, State, and Zp Cade Interest in Property (check appropriate box): ❑ Owner of Property ❑ Contract for Deed Owner ❑ Lessee, Operator, Manager ❑ Agreement to Purchase ❑ Other (explain) • Documentary evidence of applicant's interest in the property may be required before final City action of this request. PROPERTY INVOLVED: Address/General Location 11532 — 95 it Salver L,ke. i2< d Legal Description or Property Identification Number Legal Owner: Name/Address iD. i'c. k Ed►'NJ '7 5.3Z 6,'J der La fie ?1;11 C v lb e r-+- r1 S LI a . i/o 1A,,(•e.. Present Use (check appropriate box): ❑ UndevelopedNacant ❑ Single Family Dwelling Al Duplex/Two Family Dwelling . - _ Multi-Family (No. of Units ) ❑ Business/Commercial Establishment ❑ Industrial Establishment ❑ Other (explain) Property Cassification: ❑ Alastra Z • Torrens REQUEST: TW IoZ , 5 / Rrnm `153aJ add t-1 SL1t S; )uer L,let. en . -�� 'Pease note: Applicant may be responsible for accitiortal fees associated with e review of this request I HERESY DECLARE THAT THE ABOVE STATEMENT ARE TRUE. +rmmle Signa re :xs:enrm:se.,eseirmm Rezoning 5200/acre.minimum$200.maximum 31.000 Paris Fund 0edication Fee Variance R-1 to R-2.S75.aii others 3200 Conditional Use Permit R-1 ti A-2-575.ail others 5200 Daae Paid Receipt Number Code Appeal $75 Deveiao 'Site Plan Review 5100/acre.minimum 100.maximum $500 Total Fees Paid inor Subdivision 5150 /'�'O• o rvis+on X50 pius 5250 deposit Oats Paid /', - /7 '-1' Receipt Number Como. 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PARCEL 1!1 The south 625 feet of the north 75 feet of Lots 10 and 11, SPRING LAKE PARK KNOLLS Ramsey Counts Minnesota Revised 11/74/96 (easements updated) Scale: 1"--= JO' I Drawn 8r. „KB I Book Page I Disk: -- i Job No. 95 / hereby certify that this plan, survey or report was prepared by me or under my aci.RL♦D 4 aCN*. INC. direct supervision and that l am a duly Registered Land Surveyor under the lows ,8104`T'bRb of the St n to. Dated thisday of u 19 9G ' M NNNOTA 35014-362E License No. 78 'IL 186-6556 rdx'86-60,91 t MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION IIIRESOLUTION NO. 488-96 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR LARRY BEACH,REPRESENTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF 7532 AND 7540 SILVER LAKE ROAD, MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE 466-96 WHEREAS,Mr. Larry Beach,representing property owners of 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road(Lot Y and Lot X, respectively), has requested approval of a minor subdivision that will remove the north 12.5 feet from Lot Y and combine same 12.5 feet with Lot X; and WHEREAS,the legal description of 7532 Silver Lake Road is currently(prior to the proposed subdivision) as follows: THE NORTH 75 FEET OF LOTS 10 AND 11, SPRING LAKE PARK KNOLLS,RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA. SUBJECT TO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER THE NORTH 5 FEET,EAST 10 FEET, AND WEST 38 ill FEET THEREOF. WHEREAS, the legal description of 7540 Silver Lake Road is currently(prior to the proposed subdivision)as follows: ALL THAT PART OF LOT 3,BLOCK 1,DAILY KNOLLS, RAMSEY COUNTY,MINNESOTA, LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF. SUBJECT TO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER THE WEST 30 FEET AND THE SOUTH 5 FEET THEREOF. WHEREAS, notarized letters of agreement have been signed by affected property owners of 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road;and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the applicant's request for a minor subdivision and determined that it is in conformance with Chapters 1201, 1202, 1104 and 1204 of the municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a revised certificate of survey for the two properties; and WHEREAS, the applicant has provided the City with revised utility and drainage easement 0 documents for 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road. Planning Commission Resolution No. 488-96 December 4, 1996 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of the minor subdivision request from Larry Beach, representing the property owners of 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road,with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit the appropriate title abstracts and the signed, revised easements prior to the City Council's action on this item. 2. The applicant shall provide the City with a park dedication fee in the amount of $100 per Code requirements in Section 1204.02. 3. The applicant shall provide the City with notarized letters of permission from William Culbert and Richard Edin, owners of 7532 and 7540 Silver Lake Road, respectively. 4. The applicant shall record the final resolution, revised Certificate of Survey, and revised drainage and utility easement documents with Ramsey County within sixty (60) days of final adoption, and present proof of such recording to the City of Mounds View, or this approval shall be null and void. 5. The applicant shall include the following restrictions in the deeds of the two parcels and as part of the easements: a. If one dwelling unit is burned or destroyed, it shall be reconstructed in a uniform appearance. b. If both dwelling units are burned or destroyed, minimum lot widths shall then prevail as for single family homes. c. A double dwelling unit may be rebuilt meeting the original conditions of this code. d. A uniform exterior appearance, in terms of color, design and maintenance, shall be maintained. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 4th day of December, 1996. Jerry Peterson, Chairman ATTEST: Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director (SEAL) c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\devcases\466-96\beach.reso tri OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section I I. C. STAFF REPORT Report Number: go-19 23C afillgA Report Date: 12/5/96 CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE — u .,,r;, Special Order of Bus. •,, �,�;:;,tp December 9, 1996 s Consent Agenda 'D$ie"-Partne(4 Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Re-consideration of Resolution No. 5042 approving an amended conditional use permit and a development review for expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 464-96. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: At your meeting on November 25, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5042 approving an amended conditional use permit and a development review for expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10. The primary representative for the applicant, Mr. Jim Price with Saturn Development, was not able to attend the hearing because of a death in his family. At the meeting, the City Council modified the conditions of approval from those recommended by the Planning Commission. These modifications were as follows: 4110 3. Vehicle repair,servicing and maintenance are permitted on this site,excluding body work and painting. All car repairs shall be conducted within the indoor service bays and not outside the service building,and doors on service bays must remain closed at all times except when cars are being moved in and out of the bays. 7. All transport truck deliveries and pick-up shall be conducted on site during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.) 8. Outside-load.,peakt,n shall be t,tilii.cd fvr paging purpose only. Outside loudspeakers shall be eliminated and the dealership shall use individual pagers to contact sales staff. The following conditions were added to the resolution prior to its approval. 14. The applicant shall maintain a new car license at all times. 15. The gas tanks on the Citgo property must be removed within six(6)months or no later than the issuance of any building or grading permits. Subsequent to the meeting, staff was contacted by Mr. Price who requested reconsideration of the resolution because of concerns about the modified conditions related to keeping the doors closed on the service bays and to eliminating the outside loudspeakers. OECOMMENDATION: Modify conditions #3, #8, #14 and #15 as noted in attached revised Resolution No. 042, and then readopt Resolution No. 5042. • Mayor and City Council Planning Case No. 464-96: Expansion of Saturn Dealership December 9, 1996 Page 2 In a telephone conversation with Mr. Price, he indicated to staff that these the requirement that the bay doors be kept closed at all times and that the outside loudspeakers be eliminated are not workable for the business. If these restrictions are placed on Saturn, he said that they cannot proceed with purchasing the Citgo property and investing in the expansion. The closing on the property has been delayed so that Mr. Price could request reconsideration from City Council. Mr. Price also indicated that he had spent 2.5 years working on this purchase agreement with the Citgo company, and that if Saturn Development does not purchase this property, Citgo intends to continue operating the gas station for the foreseeable future. Saturn Development is the only logical buyer for the property. Points which would useful for the City Council to consider: • Saturn Development applied for this expansion because it is a thriving business, and it wants to expand its range of customer services. They have customers who are Mounds View residents. • The Saturn Dealership makes a significant contribution to the attractiveness of the Highway 10 corridor; it shows a commitment to high quality in how the site is designed and maintained • The Saturn Dealership contributes to the City's tax base. • The Mounds View Focus 2000 Report identified specific goals related to business climate and Highway 10. The Focus 2000 Implementation Plan also included specific action steps related to Highway 10. (Excerpts from both reports are attached.) These goals emphasize supporting and facility the expansion of existing businesses, and helping them succeed. There is a desire to beautify Highway 10, and to insure it is fully developed and occupied. Highway 10 is a critical element in the overall image and economic health of the community. The expansion of the Saturn Dealership will unify the design and appearance of three properties in that corridor, and will replace a business which is outdated and marginal in its appearance. This expansion supports the goals for the Highway 10 corridor. • Facilitating expansion of the Saturn Dealership shows the City is interested in a partnership with its business community, which is part of the City's Vision and Mission Statements: Vision Statement We see Mounds View as a community that is receptive toward the diverse interests of its citizens and businesses. Mounds View will be seen as a progressive community that takes pride in being a leader. A cooperative spirit exists between the government and citizens. As a result, our community thrives and prospers. Mission Statement Mounds View, through the promotion of cooperative relations with its stakeholders, will develop a dynamic climate that recognizes the ever changing needs of the community. Working together, we will take steps to meet these needs and facilitate positive changes that allow us to shape the future of our City. It is our understanding that the modifications to conditions#3 and #8 were made out of concern for the impact of the Saturn dealership on the surrounding neighborhood. Notices were sent to property owners within 350 feet of the Saturn property for both the Planning Commission meeting and the City Council meeting. Thirty four properties were within this radius, discounting Saturn and Citgo. Two households were represented at the Planning Commission meeting; no adjacent property owners attended the City Council meeting. Mayor and City Council Planning Case No.464-96: Expansion of Saturn Dealership December 9, 1996 Page 3 411 taff received no calls from property owners with complaints about the Saturn Dealership's current operation or the proposed expansion once the notices were sent, other than a call concerned with the proportion of new cars versus used cars on the property. Staff provided the Planning Commission with a status report on the Saturn project at its last meeting on December 4, 1996. Planning Commission was very concerned that the project may not go forward. They felt that the concerns expressed by residents at the Commission's meeting had been addressed. The bay doors were not an issue with anyone who spoke. Lighting and the loudspeakers were mentioned, with more attention given to lighting and a request that the lighting be turned off earlier. (This issue has been addressed in condition#9 in the original resolution.) If Saturn is unable to expand, the most likely scenario is that they will withdraw their request and continue to operate under the existing conditions. These conditions allow for the paging system and the site lighting as is, and the bay doors to remain open. A copy of Resolution No. 5042 as passed by City Council on November 25 and a revised Resolution No. 5042 for reconsideration are attached. Staff recommends that Conditions #3, #8, #14 and#15 be modified as shown in the revised Resolution No. 5042. The copy for signature will not have the underlining and strikeouts, if this modified resolution is adopted. ()IOU jut 4-ALCLit- --, •mela Sheldon, Community Development Director From: Mounds View Focus 2000 Report; March 28, 1994 GOALS AND STATEMENTS BUSINESS CLIMATE GOAL Mounds View will keep and improve its reputation as a city with a cooperative attitude toward business. BUSINESS CLIMATE ACTION STATEMENTS to determine whether to continue position funding. — The City will establish an Economic Development Commission comprised of busi- ness leaders and citizens to serve in an advisory capacity to the EDA and the City Council. — The EDA will develop a business plan, including goals for business retention, re- cruitment of new businesses, and increasing self-sustaining and high quality jobs. — The EDA (or the City)will develop a public information plan to publicize the business plan. — The EDA will include environmental concerns in all of its plans. • The City Council will adopt a policy of incentives which will not only support and facili- tate the expansion of existing businesses,but will also attract new businesses to the area,with emphasis on filling current vacancies as well as developing new sites. Such 1111 incentives will include: — Developing packages on how the City can help businesses (new and existing) succeed. — Reviewing business regulations in the City to simplify and improve where possible. — Offering businesses financial assistance and introductions to local banks. — Encouraging and working cooperatively with local business organizations. — Passing resolutions of support to local businesses when appropriate. — Reviewing restrictions on businesses in residential areas. — Providing special opportunities for environmentally conscious businesses. • The City will survey businesses located on Highway 10 to identify concerns (if any)with the highway and/or the City of Mounds View. • The City will publish a brochure showing favorable comparisons to surrounding com- munities, illustrating life in Mounds View, including: 1) low crime rates; 2) utility rates; 3) property taxes; 4) commercial and real estate prices; 5) distance to airports and arterial highways. • The Planning Commission and the City Council will review current zoning and land use codes for compatibility with contemporary business and community needs, with an emphasis on maintaining a balance between business and residential concerns. 28 • Identifying unmet consumer needs through research, focus groups, surveys, etc., the - City will prepare a list of businesses which could meet these needs, and recruit such businesses. Identification of the types of businesses that stakeholders do not want to encourage could also be included. II) • The Citywill prepare a quarterly newsletter to notify businesses of new incentives by government agencies and other business opportunities. • The City will establish an Information Center for Mounds View. % _ WO,; ,- tilliot < VIS, : , fir`-- •'' ,NI WESTERN BANIf'== -- vow---- "'t 4' , I _ 1 •,-IL. ,: f-r. _ �.: � instant cue, . *i C ,,,,.:irIII i A Z. w T 1 1 ..., ,.._,,.. .„ t t .+ 1 T f •-•1-''' i -:t t .rf t.'o `“--,..e.:-s-'• ttjf -1fix' ., --no; '� �) +'y. • ~��� 7.7. .. nmai_I'L ;'1, .-4:::".415,t.1%.,1“:1!/141 .1+ tea . \ 7 w.•,••- - 01463 :.- ' 3: 1 ; ; —I r---,,,- , . ,..i __.. . , -- _ - - - ----7F--0----:-,- ..., .. „,......., ..........,..... , . .. ... _ , 6s+ ri.a C ' . ..!SEXY',,14'�.N _ r_. .a....-. ~� fir,_ i - -....._.ar -.. R'.. '...+� 4 "4)_ •'` ^� -- '.r`..Z�-�� aa_ _ .. .fie -,.....1-.---- -2,,..�.- "14 '�r-v` � ., ri -�.�- - ` -. -✓--3 "'�."-`-`„" ,44...........„..,........7.......... ;c i ,.s -"a- E a--• ?�: }- wet' t _ ` '..,,k-'0 . `l'�'" `-,.. J ..tii-ks,.e. -enz�m 1l4 +`�.. ",nr -- ,�.. r z -_vim. ~ ro..r". i' ` -mt r -44:',--",•÷..,..,..!....;:Qaur .ea,-.1".-t!"- .W". 4,7'.-".'" rw%1:1- 1 X ...4,---, ^`. .. .ate.. r.. .a,.... .U....z e;,...-2l .-Z.rr',._'V i,,,,... 29 HIGHWAY I0 GOAL #I Improve the aesthetic appearance of Highway 10 in order to maintain a fully developed and occupied highway business corridor. HIGHWAY 10 GOAL #I ACTION STATEMENTS • Work cooperatively with the landscape unit of MN/DOT to coordinate and use their Com- munity Roadside Enhancement Program. • Coordinate with and make use of the knowledge of the Mounds View City Forester. • Solicit a design firm to develop a plan using lighting,flowers and grassy areas to beautify the Highway 10 corridor. • Make use of service groups(i.e.Lions,Scouts)to volunteer time and/or money for aesthetic improvement of the Highway 10 corridor. • Develop incentives for local businesses to improve sites by adding greenspace,flowers, etc. • Work with the Parks Department to implement their plan to connect bicycle and walking trails throughout the City to Highway 10. HIGHWAY 10 GOAL #2 Increase vehicle and pedestrian accessibility to businesses along Highway 10 HIGHWAY 10 GOAL #2 ACTION STEPS • Consider amending portions of the City sign code to allow for increased directional signage along Highway 10. • Take an active role in the planning of exits, entrances, and turn-arounds in and around Highway 10. • Develop methods for connecting the northern and southern sections of town across Highway 10, such as by building a pedestrian and bicycle bridge at Long Lake Road or County Road I. 411 30 From: Mounds View Focus 2000 Implementation Plan; September 1994 GOAL NO. 7 Create a redevelopment plan for Highway 10 as a community ori- - ented boulevard. 411) One of the many ideas that came out of the Focus 2000 project was the creation of a Highway 10 Task Force to study the feasibility of turning this highway into a more user friendly, community-oriented boulevard. One major barrier to any alteration from the existing situation is lack of local control. Currently the State has jurisdiction over this Highway,but it is expected to be turned back to the local units of govern- ment in the next decade. Local control would afford the City the opportunity to take the necessary action to create the type of boulevard desired by the commu- nity. It is in the City's best interests to plan for the time when Highway 10 will be within the City's jurisdiction and take a pro-active role in deciding the future of Highway 10. • 1994 ACTION STEPS: • Create a Highway 10 Redevelopment Task Force or related task force under the Economic Development Authority to develop a long range strategic plan for the redevelopment of Highway 10. • Complete an inventory of properties on Highway 10, noting zoning, use, activity and prop- erty condition. fa • Evaluate long and short term uses and recommend changes. • Evaluate use of professional redevelopment consultant for Highway 10 Corridor Study and Plan Development. 1995 - 1999 ACTION STEPS: • Develop Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan as per Highway 10 Task Force proposal and Economic Development Authority directive. • Examine infrastructure compatibility with proposed plan and determine costs associated with design concepts. • Seek grant money for implementation of plans. • Determine implementation timeframe and funding source for Highway 10 Redevelopment Plan. • Communicate to stakeholders via printed and cable media, public meetings, and special mailings, the process by which the Redevelopment Plan is developed and implemented. 0 • Complete inventory of all non-conforming land uses along the Highway 10 Corridor for potential amortization. • Examine streetscape trends and "downtown" rehabilitation plans implemented in other cities. 16 • Complete input of all relevant land use data on Geographic Information System. • Develop timeframe for the total amortization of all non-conforming land uses along High- 4111 way 10 Corridor. GOAL NO. 8 Continue to participate in cooperative efforts with both public and pri- vate organizations to ensure quality and efficient delivery of City services. The City of Mounds View has a rich history of participating in all forms of cooperative arrangements with other public jurisdictions as well as private entities. This is done in an effort to improve the . ' quality of services offered to members of the community,but also to do so in the most cost effective manner possible. 1994 ACTION STEPS: • Update and publicize the current list of cooperative arrangements with all units of govern- ment and private sector enterprises. • Develop a targeted list of current and potential partnership efforts. • Broaden relationship with school district, churches, civic organizations and all other com- munity partners. • Expand leadership roles of Council, Staff and Advisory in Metro area organi- • zations. • Continue to pursue joint power opportunities with other communities. • Initiate bi-annual meetings with Commissions and Task Forces. • Circulate Commission and Task Force meeting minutes to other Commissions and Task Forces. • Amend agenda to provide for formal acceptance of Commissions/Task Forces meeting minutes. • Explore membership with North Metro Mayors. • Regularly review procedures and practices with an eye toward streamlining, simplifying and lowering the cost of the delivery of each service while maintaining quality and level of service. 1995-1999 ACTION STEPS: • Continue to pursue cost-effective partnerships with surrounding communities, governing S bodies and community groups to provide desired services and learning opportunities. 17 As adopted on November 25, 1996 1111 RESOLUTION NO. 5042 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR EXPANSION OF THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AT 2375 AND 2395 HIGHWAY 10; PLANNING CASE NO. 464-96. WHEREAS, Saturn Development has requested City approval to expand its dealership at 2375 Highway 10 to include the property at 2395 Highway 10, to expand building square footage and add a car wash, and to expand the types of repair services available; and WHEREAS, the property subject to this application is described as follows: Subject to Roads the East 160 8/10 feet of part of the Southwest Quarter northeasterly of Highway in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. Subject to Roads the West 134 feet of the East 294 8/10 feet of part of the Southwest Quarter northeasterly of Highway in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. Subject to State Trunk Highway 10/62 over southwesterly 150 feet and subject to County Road H2 and Ex East 294 8/10 feet part of Southwest Quarter northeasterly of centerline of State Trunk Highway 10/62 in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. WHEREAS, the property is in the B-3 Highway Business District, which requires approval of a conditional use permit for motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages accessory thereto, and for car washes; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of conditional use permits is"to provide the City with a reasonable degree of discretion in determining the suitability of certain designated uses upon the general welfare, public health and safety; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Planning Application dated 10-7-96 2. Zoning Map 3. Letter from Francis J. Coyle dated 10/7/96 • 4. City Council Resolution 4195 City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 Page 2 5. City Council Resolution 4611 6. Site Plan dated 11/1/96 9. Landscape Plan dated 10/30/96 10. Floorplan&Building Elevations received 10/4/96 WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact regarding the requirements set forth in Sections 1114.04, Subd. 8, 1114.04, Subd. 3, 1114.04, Subd. 2, and Section 1125.01 Subd. 3: A. Dimensional Requirements & Hours of Operation Minimum Required Provided Met? Lot Area 87,120 sq.ft. and 142,703 sq.ft. yes Lot Width 150 feet 764 feet yes Number of Lots Single or Contiguous yes yes Setbacks Front 30 feet 76 feet yes Side 10 feet 184 feet(east side) yes 232 feet(west side) yes Rear 20 feet 36 feet yes Landscaped Greenspace 10%or 10,445 sq.ft. 33,606 sq.ft. yes • Parking 22 spaces(service) 20 spaces(service) no' 27 spaces(employees) 35 spaces(employees) yes 126 spaces(inventory)2 Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. yes B. Building and Site Design; Landscaping (Section 1114.04, Subd. 2.a., 3.b., 2.f., 3.c., 8.e., 3.f., 2.c., 3.i., 8.1., 8.m.) The proposal is an extension of the existing Saturn dealership. The applicant is maintaining the same architectural character in the building expansion as is in the original, and will be landscaping the added site area so the effect will be one seamless development. All areas which are not in building or landscaping will be paved and the parking area will be bordered by a concrete curb. The site does not border property in a residential district and therefore screening and buffering is not required. A landscaped area at least 10 feet in width is shown along all of the property lines. The landscape plan shows a row of Black 'With compliance with conditions,the proposal will meet the requirement for 22 spaces for customers. 2 The Zoning Code does not have any specific requirement for parking spaces for inventory or display. • City Council Resolution No. 5042 4r) November 25, 1996 Page 3 Hills Spruce along the north property line of the added site area which matches the existing site. The frontage along Highway 10 will be sodded as is the existing site. C. Lighting and Signage (Section 1114.04, Subd. 2.h., 3.g., 8.h., 2.d., 3.j. 2.j., 3.m., 8.k.) The applicant is proposing to install additional light standards on the expanded site area which are the same style as the existing light standards, and they will be located in a similar pattern. The original plans submitted for this development included a detail of the light fixtures which are shielded in compliance with the ordinance. The light standards will be in landscaped areas and not in the parking lot. Signage is proposed as follows: • existing pylon sign 10'x 10' on 26' high supports; area= 100 sq.ft. • existing wall sign 23" x 26.5'; area= 50.8 sq.ft. • used car sign, ground mounted 8' 6-1/2" x 5'=42.7 sq.ft. • two new ground mounted 8' 6-1/2" x 5' = 85.4 sq.ft. • miscellaneous small directional signs • Total Signage=278.9 sq. ft. Total Permitted= 100 sq. ft. of signage per tenant; 340 sq. ft. pylon sign=440 sq.ft. Existing signage on the site complies with the City Sign Code. The applicant has applied for a variance in sign regulations to allow the two additional monument signs (Planning Case No. 468-96). D. Drainage (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.g., 3.e., 8.f.) This conditional use permit combines two existing, developed commercial sites. The reconstruction of the parking lot on the Citgo site and the building addition may cause more storm water to flow to County Road H2, and may exceed the capacity of the storm sewer in this road. A condition on this approval requires the applicant to comply with any requirements from the City Engineer on the direction of storm drainage to County Road H2 and Highway 10, prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. The applicant is also being required to obtain a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District. E. Outdoor Storage, Sales and Service (Section 1114.04 Subd. 3.k., 3.o., 3.p., 8.i.) No outdoor sales or servicing is conducted on this site, other than customers viewing cars in inventory in the parking lot. There are no abutting residential districts, and therefore, the screening requirements do not apply. Sufficient space for car inventory has been provided so it will not infringe on required customer, service and employee parking. City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 Page 4 F. Accessory Building(Section 1114.04 Subd. 8.j.) The accessory buildings are proposed. G. Noise (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.k., 3.n., 8.p., 8.q.) The original approval including a condition regarding the use of outside loudspeakers, which has been added to the list of conditions on this recommendation of approval. H. Access/Test Drive Routes (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.i. 3.1., 8.o.) The applicant is proposing two driveway entrances on Highway 10 and two on County Road H2, and removal of two of the driveway entrances on the Citgo property. The driveways to be removed are closest to the Highway 10/County Road H2 intersection. This will improve traffic patterns in the area and remove a conflict point. The original approval including a condition regarding test drive routes, which has been added to the list of conditions on this recommendation of approval. I. Stacking Space (Car Wash) (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.b., 2.e.) 1111 The car wash proposed for this site is for customer cars only and not for the general public. The business owner has the ability to control the flow of cars, and the volume of cars is expected to be less than would be the case with a stand alone car wash business open to the public. The site does not abut residential districts. The area behind the car wash faces a business, and will be screened by Black Hills Spruce. J. Fuel Pumps (Section 1114.04 Subd 3.h.) No fuel pumps are proposed at this facility; this criteria does not apply. K. Criteria for Approval of Conditional Use Permits (Section 1125.01 Subd. 3) (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks,schools,streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. The proposal represents an expansion of an existing business. The site is served by an existing arterial highway and a County road, such that traffic can access the site without going through the residential neighborhoods. The site is served by utilities. Because the proposal is for a business, no burden on parks or schools is anticipated. S City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 Page 5 (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be not deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site will have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The site is bordered on the north and south by roadways, and abuts a business and industrial park on the east side. The existing site and proposed expansion shows a attractive combination of buffering and landscaping around the entire perimeter, and this business helps in creating an appealing gateway to Mounds View and to the residential neighborhoods north of Highway 10. It serves as an example of high quality development for potential developers of property in the area. (4) The use,in the opinion of the[Planning Commission],is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. The expansion of the Saturn dealership to take in the Citgo property will help unify this corner, and allow an attractive and successful business additional room. Providing more • room for inventory and expanding the range of services available to Saturn's customers may translate into more tax revenue to the City. Expansion of the Saturn dealership will also help in strengthening the vitality and enhancing the appearance of the Highway 10 corridor. This corridor is very important to the long run economic health of the City. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The purpose of the B-3 district is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service activities. It allows for auto repair businesses with approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant's proposal fits within the limits envisioned by the ordinance for the B-3 district, and its location along Highway 10 is logical and appropriate. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The most recent discussion of comprehensive goals for the City was the Mounds View 2000 project in 1994. The Vision Statement from the Growth, Development and Business Issue Project Team stated: "The City of Mounds View will be known as a city with a balance between business and residential concerns. There will be a positive business climate as shown by public-private 111 collaboration to recruit,encourage, and retain successful,community-based enterprises with emphasis on job expansion,increase in tax base, and quality of life. There will be a City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 Page 6 cooperative spirit between the government and citizens,whether residential or business, when setting regulations into code. Environmental and aesthetic consciousness will be demonstrated by a redesigned Highway 10,a network of inter-connected trails,parks,and wetland spaces,and active citizen participation in ecological activities." Two goals relative to Highway 10, and a goal on business climate, were adopted and are included in an attachment to this report. The expansion of the Saturn dealership furthers these goals, and is supported. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. The site has adequate access from an arterial highway. No added traffic congestion is expected. Eliminating one of the driveways on Highway 10 and County Road H2 will reduce traffic hazards and conflict points. (8) Adequate utilities,access roads,drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. The proposal will use a previously developed site which is served by existing utilities and roads. There is an existing drainage ditch along Highway 10. This recommendation of approval includes a condition that a favorable review be received from MnDOT and the Rice Creek Watershed District. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this amended conditional use permit and development review(Resolution No. 483-96); and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council does hereby find that this amended conditional use permit and development review, with compliance with the conditions stated in this resolution, meets the criteria set forth in Sections 1114.04, Subd. 2, 3, and 8, and Section 1125.01. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve this amended conditional use permit and development review as shown in the site plan dated 11/1/96, the landscape plans dated 10/30/96, and the floor plans and elevations dated 10/4/96, subject to the following conditions: 1. Outside signage shall be limited to that allowed by the Municipal Code, or as allowed in any variance approved by the City. Prior to installation of the two additional monument signs shown at the westernmost driveway on Highway 10 and the easternmost driveway on County Road H2, the property owner shall • City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 Page 7 obtain approval for a variance for sign area allowed on the site, or for a code revisions which would allow this additional sign area. Signage is subject to a requirement that the applicant obtain sign permits before installation. 2. Prior to the issuance of any grading and building permits, the applicant shall: a. Provide a detail drawing of the lighting fixtures to be used on the expansion site, showing the style of luminare and dimensions of lighting standards. These lighting fixtures shall match the existing fixtures at the Saturn Dealership. b. Obtain a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District, if required. c. Submit an existing and future drainage map showing drainage boundaries and storm water volumes to the City Engineer. The applicant shall make modifications to the parking lot design and building drains to comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer as to how storm water is directed to County Road H2 and Highway 10. • d. Provide to the City an executed cross-access and parking easement across the three lots which constitute this site, which easement insures that the site will continue to function as one development. e. Enter into a development contract as required by Section 1006.06 Subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. 3. Vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance are permitted on this site, excluding body work and painting. All car repairs shall be conducted within the indoor service bays and not outside the service building and doors on service bays must remain closed at all times except when cars are being moved in and out of the bays. 4. A vehicle wash bay is permitted on this site. The use of this bay shall be for customers of the dealership only and not the general public. The stacking of vehicles waiting for washing shall be confined to this site and shall not interfere with vehicle circulation on the site. 5. Any cars taken on trade and not intended for resale shall not remain on the site for a period of time exceeding 72 hours. 6. No outside merchandizing of accessories shall be allowed. City Council Resolution No. 5042 November 25, 1996 • Page 8 7. All transport truck deliveries and pick-up shall be conducted on site during regular business hours(7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.) 8. Outside loudspeakers shall be eliminated and the dealership shall use individual pagers to contact sales staff. 9. The hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Site lighting shall be turned off, except for security lighting, by 10:30 p.m. The light timers shall be reset for daylight savings time and standard time each year. 10. A good faith effort shall be made to ensure that test driving of vehicles from the site follow the route highlighted and described on the attached map dated 2/19/92. 11. This conditional use permit shall become null and void if any one of the three lots comprising this site are sold separately, and approval new conditional use permit shall be required for the auto dealership to continue operation. 12. The applicant shall have this resolution recorded with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and provide evidence of recordation to the Director of Community Development within 60 days of the date of approval, or this . conditional use permit shall be null and void. 13. Where the conditions contained in this resolution differ from those stated in Resolution 4195 and 4611, the conditions stated in this resolution shall prevail. 14. The applicant shall maintain a new car license at all times. 15. The gas tanks on the Citgo property must be removed within six(6) months or no later than the issuance of any building or grading permits. Adopted this 25th day of November, 1996 Jerome Linke, Mayor ATTEST: Charles Whiting, City Clerk-Administrator c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\devcases\464-96\reso5042.cc 111, As proposed for adoption on December 9, 1996 RESOLUTION NO. 5042 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR EXPANSION OF THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AT 2375 AND 2395 HIGHWAY 10; PLANNING CASE NO. 464-96. WHEREAS, Saturn Development has requested City approval to expand its dealership at 2375 Highway 10 to include the property at 2395 Highway 10, to expand building square footage and add a car wash, and to expand the types of repair services available; and WHEREAS, the property subject to this application is described as follows: Subject to Roads the East 160 8/10 feet of part of the Southwest Quarter northeasterly of Highway in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. Subject to Roads the West 134 feet of the East 294 8/10 feet of part of the • Southwest Quarter northeasterly of Highway in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. Subject to State Trunk Highway 10/62 over southwesterly 150 feet and subject to County Road H2 and Ex East 294 8/10 feet part of Southwest Quarter northeasterly of centerline of State Trunk Highway 10/62 in Section 8, Township 30, Range 23. WHEREAS, the property is in the B-3 Highway Business District, which requires approval of a conditional use permit for motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages accessory thereto, and for car washes; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of conditional use permits is"to provide the City with a reasonable degree of discretion in determining the suitability of certain designated uses upon the general welfare, public health and safety; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: 1. Planning Application dated 10-7-96 2. Zoning Map 3. Letter from Francis J. Coyle dated 10/7/96 • 4. City Council Resolution 4195 City Council Resolution No. 5042 December 9, 1996 Page 2 • 5. City Council Resolution 4611 6. Site Plan dated 11/1/96 9. Landscape Plan dated 10/30/96 10. Floorplan&Building Elevations received 10/4/96 WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact regarding the requirements set forth in Sections 1114.04, Subd. 8, 1114.04, Subd. 3, 1114.04, Subd. 2, and Section 1125.01 Subd. 3: A. Dimensional Requirements & Hours of Operation Minimum Required Provided Met? Lot Area 87,120 sq.ft. and 142,703 sq.ft. yes Lot Width 150 feet 764 feet yes Number of Lots Single or Contiguous yes yes Setbacks Front 30 feet 76 feet yes Side 10 feet 184 feet(east side) yes 232 feet(west side) yes Rear 20 feet 36 feet yes Landscaped Greenspace 10%or 10,445 sq.ft. 33,606 sq.ft. yes Parking 22 spaces(service) 20 spaces(service) no' 27 spaces(employees) 35 spaces(employees) yes 126 spaces(inventory)2 Hours of Operation 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. yes B. Building and Site Design; Landscaping (Section 1114.04, Subd. 2.a., 3.b., 2.f., 3.c., 8.e., 3.f., 2.c., 3.i., 8.1., 8.m.) The proposal is an extension of the existing Saturn dealership. The applicant is maintaining the same architectural character in the building expansion as is in the original, and will be landscaping the added site area so the effect will be one seamless development. All areas which are not in building or landscaping will be paved and the parking area will be bordered by a concrete curb. The site does not border property in a residential district and therefore screening and buffering is not required. A landscaped area at least 10 feet in width is shown along all of the property lines. The landscape plan shows a row of Black 1 With compliance with conditions,the proposal will meet the requirement for 22 spaces for customers. 2 The Zoning Code does not have any specific requirement for parking spaces for inventory or 41) display. City Council Resolution No. 5042 • December 9, 1996 Page 3 Hills Spruce along the north property line of the added site area which matches the existing site. The frontage along Highway 10 will be sodded as is the existing site. C. Lighting and Signage (Section 1114.04, Subd. 2.h., 3.g., 8.h., 2.d., 3.j. 2.j., 3.m., 8.k.) The applicant is proposing to install additional light standards on the expanded site area which are the same style as the existing light standards, and they will be located in a similar pattern. The original plans submitted for this development included a detail of the light fixtures which are shielded in compliance with the ordinance. The light standards will be in landscaped areas and not in the parking lot. Signage is proposed as follows: • existing pylon sign 10'x 10' on 26' high supports; area= 100 sq.ft. • existing wall sign 23" x 26.5'; area= 50.8 sq.ft. • used car sign, ground mounted 8' 6-1/2" x 5'=42.7 sq.ft. • two new ground mounted 8' 6-1/2" x 5'= 85.4 sq.ft. • miscellaneous small directional signs • Total Signage=278.9 sq. ft. Total Permitted = 100 sq. ft. of signage per tenant; 340 sq. ft. pylon sign=440 sq.ft. Existing signage on the site complies with the City Sign Code. The applicant has applied for a variance in sign regulations to allow the two additional monument signs (Planning Case No. 468-96). D. Drainage (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.g., 3.e., 8.f.) This conditional use permit combines two existing, developed commercial sites. The reconstruction of the parking lot on the Citgo site and the building addition may cause more storm water to flow to County Road H2, and may exceed the capacity of the storm sewer in this road. A condition on this approval requires the applicant to comply with any requirements from the City Engineer on the direction of storm drainage to County Road H2 and Highway 10, prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. The applicant is also being required to obtain a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District. E. Outdoor Storage, Sales and Service(Section 1114.04 Subd. 3.k., 3.o., 3.p., 8.i.) No outdoor sales or servicing is conducted on this site, other than customers viewing cars in inventory in the parking lot. There are no abutting residential districts, and therefore, 4111 the screening requirements do not apply. Sufficient space for car inventory has been provided so it will not infringe on required customer, service and employee parking. City Council Resolution No. 5042 December 9, 1996 Page 4 F. Accessory Building (Section 1114.04 Subd. 8.j.) The accessory buildings are proposed. G. Noise (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.k., 3.n., 8.p., 8.q.) The original approval including a condition regarding the use of outside loudspeakers, which has been added to the list of conditions on this recommendation of approval. H. Access/Test Drive Routes (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.i. 3.1., 8.o.) The applicant is proposing two driveway entrances on Highway 10 and two on County Road H2, and removal of two of the driveway entrances on the Citgo property. The driveways to be removed are closest to the Highway 10/County Road H2 intersection. This will improve traffic patterns in the area and remove a conflict point. The original approval including a condition regarding test drive routes, which has been added to the list of conditions on this recommendation of approval. I. Stacking Space (Car Wash) (Section 1114.04 Subd. 2.b., 2.e.) The car wash proposed for this site is for customer cars only and not for the general public. The business owner has the ability to control the flow of cars, and the volume of cars is expected to be less than would be the case with a stand alone car wash business open to the public. The site does not abut residential districts. The area behind the car wash faces a business, and will be screened by Black Hills Spruce. J. Fuel Pumps (Section 1114.04 Subd 3.h.) No fuel pumps are proposed at this facility; this criteria does not apply. K. Criteria for Approval of Conditional Use Permits (Section 1125.01 Subd. 3) (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks,schools,streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. The proposal represents an expansion of an existing business. The site is served by an existing arterial highway and a County road, such that traffic can access the site without going through the residential neighborhoods. The site is served by utilities. Because the proposal is for a business, no burden on parks or schools is anticipated. S City Council Resolution No. 5042 December 9, 1996 Page 5 (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be not deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site will have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The site is bordered on the north and south by roadways, and abuts a business and industrial park on the east side. The existing site and proposed expansion shows a attractive combination of buffering and landscaping around the entire perimeter, and this business helps in creating an appealing gateway to Mounds View and to the residential neighborhoods north of Highway 10. It serves as an example of high quality development for potential developers of property in the area. (4) The use,in the opinion of the[Planning Commission],is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. The expansion of the Saturn dealership to take in the Citgo property will help unify this corner, and allow an attractive and successful business additional room. Providing more 4110room for inventory and expanding the range of services available to Saturn's customers may translate into more tax revenue to the City. Expansion of the Saturn dealership will also help in strengthening the vitality and enhancing the appearance of the Highway 10 corridor. This corridor is very important to the long run economic health of the City. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The purpose of the B-3 district is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service activities. It allows for auto repair businesses with approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant's proposal fits within the limits envisioned by the ordinance for the B-3 district, and its location along Highway 10 is logical and appropriate. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The most recent discussion of comprehensive goals for the City was the Mounds View 2000 project in 1994. The Vision Statement from the Growth, Development and Business Issue Project Team stated: "The City of Mounds View will be known as a city with a balance between business and residential concerns. There will be a positive business climate as shown by public-private 110 collaboration to recruit,encourage,and retain successful,community-based enterprises with emphasis on job expansion,increase in tax base,and quality of life. There will be a City Council Resolution No. 5042 December 9, 1996 Page 6 cooperative spirit between the government and citizens,whether residential or business, when setting regulations into code. Environmental and aesthetic consciousness will be demonstrated by a redesigned Highway 10,a network of inter-connected trails,parks, and wetland spaces,and active citizen participation in ecological activities." Two goals relative to Highway 10, and a goal on business climate, were adopted and are included in an attachment to this report. The expansion of the Saturn dealership furthers these goals, and is supported. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. The site has adequate access from an arterial highway. No added traffic congestion is expected. Eliminating one of the driveways on Highway 10 and County Road H2 will reduce traffic hazards and conflict points. (8) Adequate utilities,access roads,drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. The proposal will use a previously developed site which is served by existing utilities and roads. There is an existing drainage ditch along Highway 10. This recommendation of • approval includes a condition that a favorable review be received from MnDOT and the Rice Creek Watershed District. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this amended conditional use permit and development review(Resolution No. 483-96); and, WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 5042 on November 25, 1996 approving this amended conditional use permit and development review; and, WHEREAS, Saturn Development requested reconsideration of this approval due to objections to conditions #3 and#8; and, WHEREAS, the City Council reconsidered its action to approve Resolution No. 5042 on December 9, 1996 and re-adopted this resolution with modifications to conditions#3, #8, #14, and #15 as noted below; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council does hereby find that this amended conditional use permit and development review, with compliance with the conditions stated in this resolution, meets the criteria set forth in Sections 1114.04, Subd. 2, 3, and 8, and Section 1125.01. • City Council Resolution No. 5042 • December 9, 1996 Page 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve this amended conditional use permit and development review as shown in the site • plan dated 11/1/96, the landscape plans dated 10/30/96, and the floor plans and elevations dated 10/4/96, subject to the following conditions: 1. Outside signage shall be limited to that allowed by the Municipal Code, or as allowed in any variance approved by the City. Prior to installation of the two additional monument signs shown at the westernmost driveway on Highway 10 and the easternmost driveway on County Road H2, the property owner shall obtain approval for a variance for sign area allowed on the site, or for a code revisions which would allow this additional sign area. Signage is subject to a requirement that the applicant obtain sign permits before installation. 2. Prior to the issuance of any grading and building permits, the applicant shall: a. Provide a detail drawing of the lighting fixtures to be used on the expansion site, showing the style of luminare and dimensions of lighting standards. These lighting fixtures shall match the existing fixtures at the • b. Obtainpermit Dealership. a from the Rice Creek Watershed District, if required. c. Submit an existing and future drainage map showing drainage boundaries and storm water volumes to the City Engineer. The applicant shall make modifications to the parking lot design and building drains to comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer as to how storm water is directed to County Road H2 and Highway 10. d. Provide to the City an executed cross-access and parking easement across the three lots which constitute this site, which easement insures that the site will continue to function as one development. e. Enter into a development contract as required by Section 1006.06 Subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. 3. Vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance are permitted on this site, excluding body work and painting. All car repairs shall be conducted within the indoor service bays and not outside the service building. • . ••• . - •• - •• • . •. - .1 • . • _ . • . • III • •• • • S 4. A vehicle wash bay is permitted on this site. The use of this bay shall be for customers of the dealership only and not the general public. The stacking of City Council Resolution No. 5042 December 9, 1996 • Page 8 vehicles waiting for washing shall be confined to this site and shall not interfere with vehicle circulation on the site. 5. Any cars taken on trade and not intended for resale shall not remain on the site for a period of time exceeding 72 hours. 6. No outside merchandizing of accessories shall be allowed. 7. All transport truck deliveries and pick-up shall be conducted on site during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.) 8. Outside loudspeakers shall be utilized for paging purposes only. Use of the loudspeakers shall be minimized. :• • ... . ; • . . - • - . . S . . - ' '•' I . i . .. I._ • • . . - 9. The hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Site lighting shall be turned off, except for security lighting, by 10:30 p.m. The light timers shall be reset for daylight savings time and standard time each year. 10. A good faith effort shall be made to ensure that test driving of vehicles from the site follow the route highlighted and described on the attached map dated 2/19/92. 11. This conditional use permit shall become null and void if any one of the three lots comprising this site are sold separately, and approval new conditional use permit shall be required for the auto dealership to continue operation. 12. The applicant shall have this resolution recorded with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and provide evidence of recordation to the Director of Community Development within 60 days of the date of approval, or this conditional use permit shall be null and void. 13. Where the conditions contained in this resolution differ from those stated in Resolution 4195 and 4611, the conditions stated in this resolution shall prevail. 14. The dealership in operation on this property applicant shall maintain a new car sales license at all times. 15. The gas tanks on the Citgo property must be removed prior to issuance of any building or grading permits for the dealership expansion but in no event later than within six(6) months from the date of adoption of this resolution. the issuama of any building or grading permits. City Council Resolution No. 5042 • December 9, 1996 Page 9 Adopted this 25th day of November, 1996 Modified and Re-Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996 Jerome Linke, Mayor ATTEST: Charles Whiting, City Clerk-Administrator c:\office\wpwin\wpdocs\devcases\464-96\reso5042.cc2 • • ITEM 11.D /qac le RESOLUTION NO. 5057 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE LEGAL ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW AGAINST NECESSARY PARTIES TO RECOVER LOSSES INCURRED AND AVOID FUTURE LIABILITY AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN DEFECTS CAUSED BY CONTRACTORS AND ARCHITECTS AT THE BRIDGES GOLF COURSE IN MOUNDS VIEW WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View(City)contracted with Williams, Gill&Associates (WGA) as architects for the Bridges Golf Course (Golf Course) to design the Golf Couse and prepare bid specifications for contractors bidding on the construction of the Golf Course; and WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract with Veit & Company, Inc. (Veit) as low bidder to construct the Golf Course as general contractor supervising numerous subcontractors • in the construction project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, the contract between the City and Veit was covered by Surety Bond MNC 2348 issued by Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)of Des Moines, IA (Merchants) in the amount of$1,031,010; and WHEREAS,the City separately contracted with Ebert Construction Company,Inc.(Ebert) to construct the Golf Course Clubhouse (Clubhouse) under the direction of Runyon-Vogel, Inc. Architects who designed the Clubhouse; and WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, the contract between the City and Ebert regarding the Clubhouse was covered by Surety Bond MNC 2376 in the amount of$159,900 also issued by Merchants; and WHEREAS, City staff have discovered since construction of the Golf Course and Clubhouse a number of defects in the design and construction of the Golf Course and Clubhouse which have resulted in losses for damage claims paid by the City and the City's insurance carrier, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, and additional costs incurred by the City in making partial corrections to these design and construction defects resulting from additional material costs, additional labor costs and lost revenue from lost golf rounds during the time the golf course was closed for unexpected daytime watering; and • WHEREAS, the City will need to make additional and to avoid future liability and age claims; andexpenditures to correct these defects RCL t44is r11.1125-50 C/Z ROW Ofif:f`,l_f'f'ZL4=CTT N7/�H?i�] 'St xCT�NNA}T=WA?I.4 fib: T,t Qft-RO1-73[T • WHEREAS, Surety Bond claims in the amount of$409,000 were filed against Merchants IP under the Veit and Ebert contracts on October 24 and November 19, 1996, respectively, to recover existing and future costs on Golf Course and Clubhouse defects; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the Surety Bonds, the City must commence legal action under the bonds within two years of the date of final payment under the contract in order to preserve the City's legal rights and remedies; and WHEREAS,the final payment under the Veit contract was made by the City on December I3, I994, establishing the date of December 13, 1996 as the final date by which a legal action could be commenced under the Surety Bond covering the Veit contract; and WHEREAS,the City Attorney advised the City Council at its work session on December 2, 1996 that it would be in the public interest for the City Council to authorize the City Attorney to commence legal action against certain parties under the surety bonds, as well as other necessary parties such as.architectural and contractor firms, if necessary, prior to December 13, 1996 to preserve all of the City's rights and remedies under the Surety Bonds and under the state's statute of limitations for certain types of breach of contract actions_ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney to commence all necessary legal actions against the Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) under the Surety Bonds covering the Veit and Ebert construction contracts, as well as any other necessary parties, including general contractors, subcontractors,architectural • manufacturers of certain, defective equipment aretural firms and regarding construction and design defects at the Goff Course_ Adopted this 9th day of December, 1996 ATTEST: Jerry Lirkce, Mayor (SEAL) Chuck 'Whitting, City Clerk-Adminra t r 1=414412 NR7125•SO E/E antfci CILFR/..EEZL51:C T NR/�H?t� 'St ICi'�NNASi:Wn?t� R6: AL RR-COI-9'4CT OF THIS IS IT QUIDS ' �. JEW 9P°4.411-Parin4rsrs4s DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 6, 1996 ADMINISTRATION Wednesday morning was spent again working on the Quad Rink agreement with the other members Another busy week coming off Thanksgiving last er communities and the National Sports Center week. On Monday I met with the guys at Public people. The master agreement is drafted and will Works on their contract agreement. All attempts be reviewed at another meeting Friday morning by will be made to have that rapped up by the 16th, our rink's communities. I will likely have items on although I will not be able to meet again until later this for the December 16th meeting. next week. With Casey Bennett taking Cathy Bennett's time, I am finding lots of economic Thursday I spent a couple hours in the North development things coming across my desk. First, Metro Business Retention and Development the Everest agreement is finding some glitches again Commission meeting reviewing business data but I will spare everyone the details. Suffice it to say collected from the area, interesting information for it has been a chore and may continue to be for knowing business trends and needs. some time. As for Monday, Bob Long has prepared a resolution Mary S. and I met with the Children's Home regarding the actions to be taken against the golf Society and our architect on the Bel Rae on course architect and contractors. I am unable to do Tuesday. It was a good meeting with discussion a staff report on this item, but since it was covered focusing on time tables and space needs within the by the Council during its work session, the building. Another meeting was set up for Thursday resolution should speak for itself. If there are where these issues will be flushed out more questions, feel free to contact me (I'll likely be with thoroughly. Rick Jarson and Mark Bishop also Bob). attended to address code needs. We will also need to amend our zoning code to allow day care type I will be going to San Antonio for next week's uses in this zone. Later that day I met with Mayor National League of Cities conference. In my Elect McCarty, Council members Elect absence Bruce is the acting clerk administrator. I Koopmeiners and Stigney, and Julie Trude to want to thank Bruce for his work on the budget for review the work to date on the Bel Rae. I think it the Truth in Taxation hearing this past Wednesday, was a productive meeting that will help in getting and to department heads for not only working to the new Council up and rolling in January as this come up with a budget, but for being patient with project continues. me as I've tried to understand the budget. I hope this work will lead to further improvements for next I also talked with Jim O'Meara and Phyllis regarding year. the establishment of a Tax Increment District prior Chuck to the end year for the Bel Rae site. Additional information from myself and Jim O'Meara will be provided at the December 16 meeting. 2 THIS IS IT DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 6,1996 Department Secretary Position -An advertisement reading on January 27. for the department secretary position was placed in Sunday, November 24 publication of the Star • O'Neil Property: The neighborhood Tribune. Position announcements were also placed meeting on this project will be held next in a variety of other publications and distributed to week on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 several local communities, technical and business PM at City Hall. Notices have been sent to colleges. The application deadline is December 6. every property owner within 350 feet of To date we have received approximately 40 the property, and to the members of the applications. Chuck and myself will be reviewing Planning, Economic Development and Parks applications in the upcoming week and anticipate & Recreation commissions. Staff has interviews to be held on Monday, December 16. received one call from the Silver Lake Woods Homeowners Association asking Recycling Tonnage Report-Third quarter recycling about the proposed project. No other calls tonnage reports have been completed. Results have been received. indicate recycling tonnage has decreased compared to third quarter of 1995. Newspaper was the most Auto Central: Ron Ostrander has significant material to decline for curbside recycling. withdrawn his application for renovating the Auto Central property and using it for a auto Lynnette repair business. We have been contacted by another party interested in a similar-type FINANCE business; we do not know if an application will be filed. After many months, it appears that the 1997 budget is close to completion. After the worksession on Planning Commission Actions the 2nd, the budget was modified and summaries were distributed. The truth in taxation meeting was • At their meeting on December 4,the held on the 4th with only a handful of people Planning Commission approved a sign present; no-one in attendance made any comments variance request for the Saturn Dealership about the budget or the services provided by City. to allow two monument signs: one on the The final budget and tax levy will be adopted on the Highway I 0 frontage and one on the 16th. We will finalize the budget books in January. County Road H2 frontage at driveway entrances to provide directional guidance to Bruce customers. They also recommended approval of a minor subdivision for 7532 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and 7540 Silver Lake Road; this application Development and Special Projects is scheduled for City Council action on December 9. • Telecommunications Ordinance: Staff has prepared a draft of the ordinance regulating • The Planning Commission also established telecommunications towers and antennae, their meeting schedule for 1997; please see and has reviewed it with the Planning the attached calendar. Commission. They have requested revisions, and will be discussing it again on Code Enforcement December 18. We expect to be before City Council for a public hearing and first • Attached you will find our monthly report 3 THIS IS IT DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 6,1996 on code enforcement cases. The case at Sharie is attending a Mn Association of Government 5440 Jackson will be before City Council on Communicators annual conference. This groups December 9 with a request to authorize networks and provides information regarding the abatement. best ways to provide information to the public regarding government activities - ie. The City Miscellaneous Newsletter. • Three permits for Christmas tree lots have I met with the principal of Pinewood School to offer been issued. options and ideas regarding maintenance issues of the playground. The great amount of labor Pam necessary for a wooden structure is something that the school is finding out comes with a price tag. PARKS, RECREATION & Labor intense maintenance, the need to replace parts and difficult graffiti removal is beginning to add FORESTRY up to costs that exceed the maintenance PARKS endowment fund. I have offered Donna the The Parks crew have been flooding on a daily basis department's service of facilitating the playground to build up the ice skating rinks. Weather has been with reservations to help limit the cost of large ideal for flooding, not too cold and not too warm. group usage. The reservation system currently The rinks are coming along quickly. If weather used for picnic shelter reservations could easily be continues to be so favorable, the rinks may open used for the playground. This will hopefully limit the early. Rinks are scheduled to open Saturday, number of out of town groups that come off the December 21. highway and use the playground as a picnic stop - leaving heaps of garbage and litter. If groups wish to RECREATION use the facility, a fee for reservation may be Staff is preparing year end reports, evaluations and initiated. Donna was appreciative of every information for the annual report. Also, planning for suggestion offered and will bring these options to Winter programs is occurring-to meet the City the school district for consideration. Another Newsletter deadline. In addition, special events assistance option is arrangement of work forces including Line Dancing, Holiday Party for young such as prison crews or youth crews QPTA)for children and instructional athletic activities at the Bel completing the labor intense wood sealing activities. Rae are being held this weekend. A mini-session of after school activities began this week, running up to CABLE T V holiday vacation time. Fall swimming lessons are Committee members will meet for their monthly coming to a close. meeting next Thursday to plan and finalize plans for monthly shows and special projects. Otherwise, An article was sent to the New Brighton Bulletin business as usual. requesting persons to apply for Community Task Force participation. Presuming that the article will Mary be printed in the Dec. I I newspaper, the deadline will be December 18. Parks and Recreation Commissioners will meet Thursday, December 19 to review the applications and choose 5 additional Task Force members. It is hoped that the Task Force can begin meetings in early January. 4 THIS IS IT DECEMBER 2-DECEMBER 6, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS the liquor establishment in Mound View. We continue to clean sidewalks, plow, sand/salt as Tom K and Kathy B. returned from vacation. One needed. of them has a tan, the other does not. Bill Hanggi continues to trouble shoot those MIU's Tim and MXU's that aren't making a complete call to the main computer. As of December 4, we are down to 25 or so. Bill, Kitty and Marge have been working hard on contacting the property owners to set up appointments. The Streets Department has been filling potholes as needed. The liftstations are getting some much needed maintenance. Larry worked last week with the contractor that was hired to perform the work, on both liftstations. With the 3rd dump truck added to the fleet, the plowing routes have been revised. These new routes have taken an 8-9 hour run down to a 5-6 hour run. The Sewer Department attempted to televise a storm sewer line for the City of New Brighton on December 4. Unfortunately, there was too much sand in the line and no televising was done. Tracy • POLICE Tim Brennan returned from DARE school that was held in California. Its was hard work, but is looking forward to start teaching in January. The investigators have been working on a couple of parental kidnappings this week. As I'm typing this, one of the suspects is being arrested. Tom Kinney has been working on this case since September. A suspect on the other case was arrested last night. The Chief met with the Liquor Control. They reported that they have very few complaints about