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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, January 12, 2015
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 8360, a Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Greg Belting for his Years of
Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC)
B. Resolution 8361, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Paron for his Years of
Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC)
C. Resolution 8362, a Resolution of Appreciation for Jessica Birken for her Years of
Service on the Economic Development Commission (EDC)
D. Resolution 8363, a Resolution of Appreciation for Tony Hoffman for his Years of
Service on the Streets and Utilities Committee
E. Resolution 8364, a Resolution of Appreciation for Barbara Haake, for her Years of
Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission
F. Resolution 8365, a Resolution of Appreciation for Nancy Kracl, for her Years of
Service on the NSCC/NSAC Commission
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 8359, Selection of the City’s Official Newspaper
B. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 895, Code Amendment to Title 1100,
Chapter 1116, for I-1, Industrial Zoning District Uses
C. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 896, Code Amendments to Title 1100
for Renewable Energy Systems
D. Resolution 8357, Approving the Hiring of Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew
Ronning
E. Resolution 8358, Approving a Construction Contract with Bergerson Caswell, Inc.
for the 2015 Municipal Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project.
F. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 897, an Ordinance Amending Chapter
603, Section 603.06, of the City Code relating to Licensing Requirements for
Garbage and Recycling Haulers
City Council Agenda
Monday, January 12, 2015
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00pm, Monday, January 26, 2015 for the Second
Reading & Adoption of Ordinance 895, Code Amendment to Zoning Code Title
1100, Chapter 1116, for I-1, Industrial Zoning District Uses
B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00pm, Monday, January 26, 2015 for the Second
Reading & Adoption of Ordinance 896, Code Amendments to Zoning Code Title
1100 for Renewable Energy Systems
C. Resolution 8355 Renewing an Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation (GMHC) for Housing Resource Center (HRC) Services for 2015
D. Resolution 8356 Approving an Agreement with ATM Source to Site an ATM at the
Mounds View Community Center
E. Approving Resolution 8366 Energy Savings Partnership (ESP) for the Community
Center, City Hall and Trail Lights
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 10, 2014, City Council Minutes
B. November 24, 2014, City Council Minutes
C. December 1, 2014, Truth in Taxation Minutes
D. December 8, 2014, City Council Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 2, 2015, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2015, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item 06A
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8360
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DR. GREG BELTING
FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC)
WHEREAS, Dr. Greg Belting was appointed to the Economic
Development Commission in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Greg Belting has served on the Economic Development
Commission with dedication and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Greg Belting has gained the respect and gratitude of his
fellow Economic Development Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Dr. Greg Belting for his dedication and devoted
service on the Mounds View Economic Development Commission.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06B
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8361
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JIM PARON
FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC)
WHEREAS, Jim Paron was appointed to the Economic Development
Commission in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Jim Paron has served on the Economic Development
Commission with dedication and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Jim Paron has gained the respect and gratitude of his fellow
Economic Development Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Jim Paron for his dedication and devoted service on
the Mounds View Economic Development Commission.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06C
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8362
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JESSICA BIRKEN
FOR HER SERVICE ON THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC)
WHEREAS, Jessica Birken was appointed to the Economic Development
Commission in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Jessica Birken has served on the Economic Development
Commission with dedication and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Jessica Birken has gained the respect and gratitude of her
fellow Economic Development Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Jessica Birken for her dedication and devoted
service on the Mounds View Economic Development Commission.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06D
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8363
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TONY HOFFMAN
FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE
STREETS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Tony Hoffman was appointed to the Streets and Utilities
Committee in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Tony Hoffman has served on the Streets and Utilities
Committee with dedication and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Tony Hoffman has gained the respect and gratitude of his
fellow Streets and Utilities Committee members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Tony Hoffman for his dedication and devoted
service on the Mounds View Streets and Utilities Committee.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06E
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8364
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO BARBARA HAAKE
FOR HER SERVICE ON THE
NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NSCC)/
NORTH SUBURBAN ACCESS CORPORATION (NSAC)
WHEREAS, Barbara Haake was appointed to the NSCC/NSAC as the
City’s representative in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Haake has served on the NSCC/NSAC with
dedication and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Haake has gained the respect and gratitude of her
fellow NSCC/NSAC members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Barbara Haake for her dedication and devoted
service on the NSCC/NSAC.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06F
Special Order of Business
January 12, 2015
City Administrator Review: _____
RESOLUTION NO. 8365
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO NANCY KRACL
FOR HER SERVICE ON THE
NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NSCC)/
NORTH SUBURBAN ACCESS CORPORATION (NSAC)
WHEREAS, Nancy Kracl was appointed to the NSCC/NSAC as the City’s
alternate representative in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Kracl has served on the NSCC/NSAC with dedication
and a high level of enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Kracl has gained the respect and gratitude of her
fellow NSCC/NSAC members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Mounds View, on behalf of the residents of the City of Mounds View,
expresses its appreciation to Nancy Kracl for her dedication and devoted service
on the NSCC/NSAC.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
Mayor Flaherty
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item No: 06F
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Special
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution of Appreciation for Nancy Kracl for her Years of
Service on the NSCC/NSAC
Staff is doing research on when Nancy Kracl was appointed as alternate for the NSCC/NSAC. It
appears that the City Council did not ratify any NSCC/NSAC appointments (according to City
records). Staff is working with CTV and the NSCC/NSAC on the date Ms. Kracl’s was appointed
as alternate. A final resolution for the City Council’s consideration will be made available on the
day of this City Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Desaree Crane
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8359, Selection of the City’s Official Newspaper
Background:
In accordance with Minnesota Statute, it requires the City Council to also annually designate
a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as its official newspaper. This is normally
done at the first meeting of the City Council (January 5th). However, Staff needed to conduct
research on the circulation coverage of the Sun Focus, Mounds View/New Brighton Bulletin
and Pioneer Press newspapers. In addition, Staff needed more time to research the rates
between the newspaper providers.
Discussion:
The Sun Focus, The Bulletin, and the Shoreview Press have each submitted proposals to be
the City’s official newspaper for 2015 (proposal letters attached). The Council selected the
Sun Focus as the City’s primary newspaper last year. The City Council expressed interest in
selecting the Sun Focus as the City’s official newspaper due to the better news coverage
that the Sun Focus provides on City matters. All newspapers accept legal notices via e-
mail.
In regard to circulation in Mounds View, The Sun Focus delivers their newspaper to 3,439
households and The Bulletin delivers to 3,300 households. The Shoreview Press indicated
to Staff that circulation in Mounds View is “minimal.” Pioneer Press did not get back to the
City on their Mounds View newspaper circulation.
In regard to rates, it appears that the Shoreview Press is the cheaper option, followed by the
Mounds View/New Brighton Bulletin, and then The Sun Focus. However, Staff would
recommend to not select the Shoreview Press due to the minimal circulation coverage in
Mounds View.
Last year and in years previous the Council selected the St. Paul Pioneer Press as the City’s
secondary newspaper. Since the Pioneer Press is a daily newspaper, it would certainly be
acceptable for the Council to select the Pioneer Press as the City’s secondary newspaper.
Item 07A
January 12, 2015 City Council Meeting
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council select an official City newspaper and adopt
Resolution 8359.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8359
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SELECTION OF THE CITY’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 412.831, it requires the City
Council to annually designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as its
official newspaper; and
WHEREAS, Staff received bids from the Shoreview Press, Mounds View/New
Brighton Bulletin and The Sun Focus; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council selects Sun Focus, as the City’s official
newspaper and The Pioneer Press as the City’s secondary newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View does hereby selects the following official newspapers:
Official Newspaper: Primary: Sun Focus
Secondary: St. Paul Pioneer Press
.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 887, Amending
Chapter 1116 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
Pertaining to Uses in the Industrial Zoning District
The Planning Commission discussed adding additional uses to the industrial district
zoning code to accommodate uses that are currently existing in industrial zoned
properties, such as medical supply and pharmaceutical companies. The property at 8400
Coral Sea Street is zoned industrial but the building is an “office park” type building and
as such, is not being used by industrial type businesses. There are also many conditional
uses in the industrial zoning district, and the Planning Commission agreed that some
could be changed to an allowed use.
The Commission was supportive of adding medical supply and pharmacy to the allowed
uses, particularly to accommodate businesses that currently exist in industrial zoned
properties. The Commission also felt it was appropriate to change some current
conditional uses to be allowed uses. In addition, as Staff was researching the I-1,
Industrial District, and noticed that the use “warehouses” is listed both as a permitted use
and as a conditional use. The Planning Commission agreed that it should be a permitted
use, and deleted from the conditional uses. Ordinance 895 was drafted with the
recommended changes to the Industrial Zoning Code.
Recommendation
Review Ordinance 895 with the proposed City Code amendments for changes to the I-1,
Industrial Zoning Code.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 895
ORDINANCE 895
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1116 OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE ABOUT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT USES
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100,
Chapter 1116.02 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Industrial Zoning District
Permitted Usess” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as
follows:
Section 1116.02 Permitted Uses
1116.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in an I-1 District:
Adult establishments as defined and regulated in Chapter 513 of the Municipal Code.
(Ord. 574, 5-13-96)
Blacksmith, welding or other metal shop.
Building materials sales yards, retail lumber yard, contractors equipment sales and rentals,
storage and sale of food, and fuel not for resale.
Essential services.
Flammable liquids: Above ground storage not to exceed a total of eight hundred (800)
gallons; underground bulk storage not to exceed twenty five thousand (25,000) gallons if
located not less than fifty feet (50') from a residential district. (Amended, Ord. 830, 9-3-09)
Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metals or electric foundry not causing noxious
fumes or odors.
Golf Course. (Added, Ord. 721, 10-13-03)
Governmental and public utility building and structures.
Greenhouses and nurseries.
Ordinance 895
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Laboratories, experimental, film and/or testing.
Laundries, bag, carpet and rug cleaning.
Manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, instruments and devices.
Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise from
previously prepared materials, such as bond cloth, cork, fiber, leather, paper, plastic,
metals, stones, tobacco, wax, yarns and wools.
Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils.
Manufacture of musical instruments, novelties and molded rubber products.
Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic products, only by electricity or natural gas.
Manufacture and repair of electrical signs, advertising structures and light sheet metal
products, including heating and ventilating equipment.
Medical Supplies
Motorized vehicle or recreational equipment sales and service and rental.
Newspaper and general printings.
Office.
Pharmacies, Stand Alone, not part of a retail store.
Rental Stores.
Rugs, carpet, tile, paint or wallpaper stores.
Warehouses.
Wholesale and retail showrooms and offices; provided, that at least fifty percent (50%) of
the principal building is devoted to storage or warehousing of merchandise. (1988 Code
§40.20)
Ordinance 895
Page 3
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1116.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Industrial Zoning District
Conditional Uses” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as
follows:
Section 1116.04: Conditional Uses
1116.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an I-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use.
Subd. 2. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or an accessory use and
including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons; provided, that:
a. Accessory outside service, sales and equipment rental connected with a
principal use is limited to thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal
use.
b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential
uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l)
through (5) of this Title.
Subd. 3. Motor freight terminals.
Subd. 4. Industrial planned unit development as regulated by Chapter 1119 of this Title.
Subd. 5. Wind Energy Conversion Systems as regulated by Chapter 1128 of this Title.
Subd. 6. Warehouses.
Subd. 7. Laboratories, experimental, film and/or testing.
Subd. 8. Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of flammable
liquids.
Subd. 9. Automobile assembly and/or major repair.
Subd. 10. Creamery, bottling plant, ice cream manufacture, ice manufacture, cold storage
and/or milk distribution station.
Ordinance 895
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Subd. 11. Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food products and the rendering or refining of fats
and oils.
Subd. 12. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or
merchandise from previously prepared materials, such as bond cloth, cork, fiber,
leather, paper, plastic, metals, stones, tobacco, wax, yarns and wools.
Subd. 13. Manufacture of musical instruments, novelties and molded rubber products.
Subd. 14. Manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, instruments and devices.
Subd. 15. Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic products, only by electricity or
natural gas.
Subd. 16. Manufacture and repair of electrical signs, advertising structures and light sheet
metal products, including heating and ventilating equipment.
Subd. 17. Blacksmith, welding or other metal shop.
Subd. 18. Laundries, bag, carpet and rug cleaning.
Subd. 19. Foundry casting lightweight nonferrous metals or electric foundry not causing
noxious fumes or odors.
Subd. 20. Storage of flammable liquids over eight hundred (800) gallons above ground.
(1988 Code §40.20) (Amended, Ord. 830, 9-3-09)
Subd. 21. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions
established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
Subd. 22. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97)
SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On January 26, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 895 that amends Chapter 1116
of the Mounds View Municipal Code. These amendments will allow additional uses in the
Industrial Zoning District. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during
regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s
website located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
Ordinance 895
Page 5
SECTION 4. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council this 12th day
of January, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council this 26th day of January, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 6, 2015
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7C
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 896, Amending
Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Pertaining to
Renewable Energy
In 2013, Ordinance 883 was passed which created completely new requirements in the
City Code about renewable energy systems. There were several areas throughout the
code that referred to solar and wind turbines, and not all of them were changed in
Ordinance 883. Solar energy and wind generator systems are still listed as conditional
uses in all the business zoning districts, and geothermal systems aren’t listed at all. The
new ordinance changed solar energy systems and geothermal energy systems to be an
allowed use in all zoning districts, and wind turbine systems are a conditional use only in
industrial districts.
Staff is proposing Ordinance 896 which makes the suggested changes to the residential
and business zoning districts in order to be consistent with the new renewable energy
requirements in Chapter 1128.
Recommendation
Review Ordinance 896 with the proposed City Code amendments for changes to the
Zoning Code pertaining to renewable energy.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 896
ORDINANCE 896
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1100 OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100,
Chapter 1106.03 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Renewable Energy
Sources” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 1106 R-1, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1
District: (1988 Code §40.10)
Subd. 8. Solar Energy Sources and Systems and Geothermal Energy Sources and
Systems as regulated by Chapter 1128 of this Title.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1112.03 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Renewable Energy
Sources” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 1112 B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
1112.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-1
District:
Subd. 7. Solar Energy Sources and Systems and Geothermal Energy Sources and
Systems as regulated by Chapter 1128 of this Title.
1112.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title.)
Subd. 4. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator
structures.
Ordinance 896
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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1113.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Renewable Energy
Sources” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 1113 B-2, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT
1113.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-2 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 3. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator
structures.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1114.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Renewable Energy
Sources” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPT ER 1114 B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
1114.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-3 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 7. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator
structures.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1115.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Renewable Energy
Sources” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 1115 B-4, REGIONAL BUSINESS
1115.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-4 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 5. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator
structures.
Ordinance 896
Page 3
SECTION 6. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On January 26, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 895 that amends Chapter 1116
of the Mounds View Municipal Code. These amendments will allow additional uses in the
Industrial Zoning District. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during
regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web
site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 7. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council this 12th day
of January, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council this 26th day of January, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: February 6, 2015
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7D
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8357 Approving the Hire of Police Officers Riley
Solz and Andrew Ronning
Introduction:
On September 8, 2014, the city council approved resolution 8300 authorizing the
creation of a new eligibility list for the purpose of hiring future police officers.
Two vacancies currently exist within the police department due to recent departures of
officers. On August 20, 2014, David Radtke submitted his resignation to the city and on
November 10, 2014, Officer David Anderson retired from the department after 29 years
of service. Presently, the size of the department is 17 sworn officers.
Discussion:
Filling these officer vacancies as quickly as possible will maintain the appropriate
staffing of the department and will avoid any additional expenses in overtime costs to
backfill the vacancies.
On January 7, 2015, the Police Civil Service Commission certified an active eligibility list
for the position of Police Officer. This list resulted from a revised hiring process this past
year based on previously conducted testing components. The commission certified two
lists consisting of the top 3 candidates for each of the officer positions. The list for the
first officer position is:
1. Riley Solz
2. Andrew Ronning
3. Daniel Stone
The list for the second officer position is as follows:
1. Andrew Ronning
2. Daniel Stone
3. Charles Possert
The top two candidates on this list have successfully completed all of the required testing
procedures, which included a general application, supplemental application questionnaire
and scoring sheet, cover letter and resume, a physical agility test, two oral board
examinations as well as a Chief’s interview, background examination, physical examination
and a psychological examination. Staff has personally met with and interviewed Riley Solz
and Andrew Ronning and feel that both candidates would be excellent additions to the
department.
Item 07D
Monday, January 12, 2015
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Staff is requesting to start these two candidates on the same date, February 2, 2015 (with
a designation as a first and second hire). Starting two officer candidates on the same date
will allow a more efficient means of scheduling both officers simultaneously for the initial
training sessions.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council approval of Resolution 8357, a resolution authorizing the
hiring of Riley Solz, as the first hired officer and Andrew Ronning, as the second hired
officer to the position of Police Officer at Step 1 ($22.18/hr) of the compensation schedule
in accordance with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Contract, effective on February 2,
2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8357
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE HIRING OF RILEY SOLZ AND ANDREW RONNING TO THE
POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the establishment of an eligibility list for
the position of Police Officer for current vacancies in the Police Department, and the
Police Civil Service Commission has approved the procedures for establishing an eligibility
register to fill these vacancies, and;
WHEREAS, the approved hiring procedures consist of an application, a
supplemental application questionnaire and score sheet, training and experience scoring,
two rounds of oral interviews, physical agility testing, a thorough background investigation,
physical examination and a psychological examination and;
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has certified the eligibility list for the
openings, and Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning emerged as the top two candidates
standing on the eligibility register, and their background investigations, medical,
psychological, and physical agility testing have all been successfully completed, and;
WHEREAS, staff of the Police Department has met with Riley Solz and Andrew
Ronning, and the Chief of Police recommends that both candidates be appointed to the
position of Police Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby appoint Riley Solz, as the first hired police
officer and Andrew Ronning as the second hired police officer effective February 2, 2015
at the step one rate of pay ($22.18/hr) as indicated in the Law Enforcement Labor Services
contract.
Adopted this 12th day of January 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7F
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 897, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 603, Section 603.06, of the
City Code Relating to Licensing Requirements for Garbage
and Recycling Haulers
Introduction:
The City Council adopted Ordinance 891 on October 27, 2014. The Ordinance revised
language relating to the collection of garbage and recycling in the City of Mounds View.
The purpose of the revisions was to update the language, make it more consistent with
Ramsey County requirements and to encourage greater recycling participation and
collection in the City. After the ordinance was adopted, staff met with a group representing
licensed haulers in the City. The haulers, through a national industry alliance, expressed
concern with three areas of the new requirements. At their work session on January 5,
2015, the City Council reviewed the submitted concerns and agreed to move forward to
further amend the Code regarding licensing requirements.
Discussion:
The concerns of the haulers, as expressed in a letter from the National Waste and
Recycling Association (NW &RA), focused on three main points:
1. They believe that requiring notice of maximum rates, and possibly revoking their
license if they charge more without previously notifying the City, is excessive.
Our legal representatives confirm the City is well within its rights to impose such
a requirement.
2. They do not want to report to the City as to which properties are NOT recycling. The
haulers don't want their customers to think they are "tattling" on them.
We responded that the intent was simply to be able to "target market" to those
properties which may need more information about recycling, not to be punitive.
3. Finally, they want to make sure that the information we are requesting that they
report on--tons of recyclables and solid waste collected--is consistent with what they
need to report to the state.
We assured them our reporting form would not cause them to report on things
completely different or in a different format, only information they already track.
Ord 897 Report
January 12, 2015
Page 2
The City Council discussed each of the concerns raised by the haulers and agreed to
consider only revising the language relating to the requirement to submit rates to the City.
The language prior to the revisions adopted via Ordinance 891 required that the haulers
submit their “proposed” rates to the City. Rather than reverting to the previous language,
direction was provided by the Council to strike that section altogether, which is how
Ordinance 897 is drafted.
The present language, as adopted, reads as follows:
Schedule of Rates: When the application is submitted, the applicant shall file with the
City Administrator a schedule of maximum rates to be charged during the license
period. Every licensee shall provide thirty (30) days’ prior written notification to the
City and the licensee’s customers of any increase in rates to be implemented during
the license period. Failure to provide such notice shall void the rate increase.
Verified evidence that the licensee is charging more than the maximum rate on file
with the City Administrator shall be cause for license revocation.
The changes as proposed in the attached Ordinance 897 would strike the above language
and in its place indicate “RESERVED” rather than striking and relettering/renumbering the
ensuing code passages.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council review the attached draft of Ordinance 897, and if it is found
to be consistent with your direction, staff would further recommend approving the
ordinance’s introduction and first reading. Naturally if further changes are desired, such
revisions can be incorporated into the first reading or presented at the second reading,
which is presently scheduled for February 9, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
ORDINANCE NO. 897
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 600, CHAPTER 603, SECTION 606.06 OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING HAULERS
The City of Mounds View Ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Section 606.06 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code by striking Subdivision 1e in its entirety, and in its place, adding the
underlined language, as follows:
Subd. 1e. Schedule of Rates: When the application is submitted, the applicant shall
file with the City Administrator a schedule of maximum rates to be charged during
the license period. Every licensee shall provide thirty (30) days’ prior written
notification to the City and the licensee’s customers of any increase in rates to be
implemented during the license period. Failure to provide such notice shall void the
rate increase. Verified evidence that the licensee is charging more than the maximum
rate on file with the City Administrator shall be cause for license revocation.
RESERVED.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On February 9, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 897 which amends Subdivision 1e
of Section 603.06 of the Mounds View City Code to eliminate the requirement of licensed
haulers to report maximum or proposed service rates as a condition of licensure. A printed
copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds
View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at www.ci.mounds-
view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and
publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on January 12, 2015.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on February 9, 2015.
Publication Date: February 20, 2015
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08C
Meeting Date: Jan 12, 2015
Type of Business: Consent
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8355, Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with
the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing
Resource Center Services in 2014
Introduction:
The City of Mounds View and its residents have benefitted from the services provided and
managed by the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation’s Housing Resource Center (HRC)
since 2001. By partnering with the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), Mounds
View residents and property owners have one-stop-shop access to a variety of housing,
improvement, efficiency, loan and enhancement programs that they might not otherwise. The
services offered by the HRC provide an invaluable resource for the community.
Discussion:
The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is a division of the Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation (GMHC) whose stated mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable
housing for low and moderate income families, as well as to assist communities with housing
revitalization. The HRC provides construction management consultations, program
administration, provides information on a variety of relevant housing programs and coordinates
and manages several grant and loan programs geared toward home improvement and
renovation. In 2007, the HRC agreed to manage the City’s Housing Replacement Program’s
demolition reimbursement component as part of the agreement, at no additional cost to the City.
The fee for the contracted service in 2015 is $10,000, which is a $1,000 decrease from previous
years.
Beginning in 2011, the HRC coordinated the administration and underwriting of the City’s new
loan programs intended to provide residents with low or no interest financing for home
improvements, needed renovations, blight elimination and remediation of code violations. The
fee for this additional service is $400 per loan closed plus a monthly processing fee charged by
the servicer, Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF). There are about $32,000 in funds available
in the loan pool.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 8355 which approves a consultant services agreement with the Greater
Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing Resource Center and loan administration
services in 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
RESOLUTION 8355
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING CORPORATION (GMHC) FOR
HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) SERVICES IN 2015
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View desires to continue its association with the
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) to provide Housing Resource Center
services in 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with GMHC to access Housing Resource Center
services for Mounds View residents since 2001; and,
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the valuable benefit derived by its residents via
the programs offered and managed by the Housing Resource Center; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to Housing Resources Center services, GMHC has the
experience and ability to provide administration and underwriting services in support of the
City’s low and no-interest Home Improvement Loan program.
NOW, THEREFORE FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve the attached Consultant Services Agreement with the
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation for Housing Resource Center services and loan
administration and underwriting services in association with the City’s Home Improvement
Loan program in 2015 at a cost of $10,000, and authorizes execution of said Agreement by
the Mayor and City Administrator.
Adopted this 12th day of January, 2015.
_______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08D
Meeting Date: January 12,. 2015
Type of Business: Consent
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8356 Approving an Agreement with ATM Source to
Locate and Maintain an ATM at the Mounds View Community
Center
Introduction:
During meetings of the YMCA Advisory Committee, the YMCA staff has suggested that
having an ATM at the Community Center would be a great convenience for guests using the
facility, especially those attending banquets or receptions at which “a la carte” food or
beverage services are provided.
Discussion:
Staff consulted with a couple vendors after seeking references from businesses that have
ATMs as well as discussing the issue with Western Bank in Mounds View. Two firms were
able to provide an ATM with a lower “transaction fee” and revenue sharing component. ATM
Source is a local business having their offices in Blaine. I have met with their president
multiple times and feel confident they would be best able to meet our needs with no risk to the
City. ATM Source would assume all maintenance associated with the machine, including
stocking the ATM with bills as needed. Also, given their close proximity and years of
experience, a call for service can be addressed in a very short time frame. (The Holiday
Stationstore at Silver Lake Road and County Road 10 uses ATM Source.)
Recommendation:
The City Attorney is reviewing the attached service agreement to ensure all reasonable risks
and responsibilities are borne by the vendor and that the City is appropriately protected. If the
Council agrees that an ATM at the Community Center would be a benefit for our guests and
visitors and assuming no issues with the agreement as proposed, staff would recommend
approval of Resolution 8356.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 8356
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ATM SOURCE,
LOCATED IN BLAINE, MINNESOTA, TO SITE AN ATM AT THE
MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the YMCA Advisory Committee has discussed the possibility of adding an
ATM to the vending area at the Mounds View Community Center as a convenience for guests
and event attendees; and,
WHEREAS, staff spoke with businesses who provide such service and consulted with
Western Bank to assess alternative options; and,
WHEREAS, staff met with the president of ATM Source, a business located in Blaine,
MN, who provides ATM services for other local businesses; and,
WHEREAS, staff believes that ATM Source is best positioned to satisfy the City’s ATM
need at no cost, risk or obligation to the City other than provision of electricity and Internet
access; and,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has review thee attached service agreement to ensure
the City’s interests are protected.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council approves
the attached ATM Space Agreement as revised by the City Attorney and authorizes the Mayor
and City Administrator to execute on the City’s behalf.
Adopted this 12th day of January 2015.
_______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
ATM Space Agreement
Date: 1-8-15
Merchant: Mounds View Community Center ATM Owner: ATM Source
Address: 5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View MN 55112 Address: 8535 Hwy 65, Suite 106, Blaine, MN 55434
General Terms
1. ATM Source, Inc. will provide the ATM, repairs, monthly ATM operating costs, and ATM insurance for the cash
dispensing machine at your location within four weeks of the date of this Agreement and will be located there
for a period of (5) years and automatically renew for an additional (30) days thereafter, unless terminated by
either party by giving the other party written notice of intent not to renew at least ninety (90) days prior to the
expiration date of the original term or any renewal thereof. Merchant has the option to purchase this ATM or a
different ATM from ATM Source and will continue to process the ATM with ATM Source. The current ATM and
all cash inside the ATM will be solely owned and property of ATM Source, Inc.
2. The machine will be located at Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112.
3. Merchant will be responsible for providing a dedicated 110 volt outlet and internet cable from the router to the
ATM, both within 3 feet of each other where the ATM will be bolted to the floor. Merchant agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless ATM Source from any direct or indirect claims, liabilities or costs arising from the operation
and use of or around the ATM.
4. Income based on $ 1.95 surcharge and will be paid as follows: $ .50 cents per surcharged withdrawal paid to
Merchant after the ATM has completed 125 surcharged withdrawals per month, as long as the networks and
regulation allow ATM surcharging. Income on all surcharged transactions will be sent via ACH to Merchant’s
account at the address listed above by the 30th of the following months transactions.
5. Either party may cancel the Agreement at the end of the term by providing written notice. ATM Source may cancel
the agreement at any time if surcharged withdrawals average below 125 per month.
6. Merchant is expected to list the ATM with their insurance company as “property of others.” Coverage for fire
vandalism and all-risk perils (special perils), showing ATM Source as loss payee is to be provided.
7. While this agreement is in effect, merchant will not allow any other ATM service provider to operate an ATM
cash dispensing machine at the location listed above.
8. Any ATM signage displayed must be approved by ATM Source and merchant.
9. If Merchant decides to cancel this agreement, notice shall be sent by certified mail, addressed as shown above
giving proper notice, as listed in line item one.
ACH AUTHORIZATION RELEASE (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT - ATTACH VOIDED CHECK)
_______________________ hereby authorizes ATM SOURCE to initiate ACH transfer entries for Adjustments, Error
Corrections, Daily Transaction Settlement, and any fees owed to ATM SOURCE, through our Demand Deposit Account
at: Financial Institution Name: Phone: :
Address:
Routing Transit Number: Account Number:
All disputes concerning this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration and the American Arbitration
Association of Minneapolis Minnesota. Merchant will notify ATM Source if surcharge sticker, Braille
stickers, and/or bank or card network stickers are not located on ATM and if audio jack isn’t working.
ATM Source will provide these stickers at no charge.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered their agreement through their
respective duly authorized representatives.
ATM Source
By:
Print:
Title:
Date:
Merchant
By:
Print:
Title:
Date:
Cell:
Email:
Item No: 8E
Meeting Date: January 12, 2015
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Supervisor
Item Title/Subject: Approving resolution 8366 Energy Savings Partnership (ESP) for the
Community Center, City Hall and trail lights.
Background / Discussion:
The Community Center was constructed in three phases between 1997 and 1998. Construction
for the center utilized portions of the existing Bel-Rae Ballroom building that occupied the site
prior to construction. Unfortunately, there were a number of construction and design issues that
occurred during and after construction of the facility. Since completion, there have been many
issues related to the HVAC system at the Community Center that have required many staff
hours and expenses to diagnose and repair.
Since 1997 five (5) roof top units have been replaced, RTU #1, #2, #3, #4 and #8. The other
units are either 1997 or 1998 vintage. The life expectancy for these RTUs is 15 years, currently
the units are pushing 17 plus years of service. Some of the units run at a constant temp 24hrs a
day 7 days a week.
After the recent replacement of RTU #1, #2 and #8 staff understood the Council’s direction to
avoid any further major expenses at the Community Center. Staff met with Trane and reviewed
the inspections reports to try and prioritize the repairs and/or replacements. Currently the
Kitchen MUA unit needs repairs and/or replacement. This was placed in the 2015 budget in
special projects fund 480-4180-7050 at a cost of $25,000. Staff and Trane realized that more
attention was still needed to address the ongoing equipment repairs and the comfort levels at
the community center along with some programing and operational issues.
Staff started working with Trane to find other funding sources to make the needed repairs and
upgrades to the HVAC system and controls at the Community Center. A program was found
and is called ESP (energy savings partnership) and is administrated by the St. Paul Port
Authority. This program is an appropriation lease program, some key points to the funding are:
• Project needs to be $50,000 or more
• Under 15 year payback
• 3% or less financing (2.9% for under 10 years)
• Needs to be a public entity that owns the site
• Will be funded on energy and energy savings
• Funding does not show up on the city budget as debt
• TCPN can provide competitive bid requirements
Originally only the HVAC system at the Community Center was considered. As this program
was explored, we discovered the City could take advantage of additional energy savings. Now
more components in the building are being considered including interior and exterior lighting,
new RTUs with upgraded controls. In discovering what the ROI (return on investment) was for
the community center we expanded the program to include City Hall, the Park Buildings and the
trail lights along County Highway 10.
ESP Report
January 12, 2015
Page 2
Currently the following items are being proposed to be replaced with this Energy Savings
Partnership.
• Community Center Interior lighting retrofit and upgrades (LED)
• Community center exterior lighting retrofit and upgrades
• Replace RTU #3,#5, #6 and #7 & kitchen MUA with BAS upgrades
• City Hall HVAC controls
• City Hall Lighting to T-8
• City Hall boiler / hot water heater upgrades
• Park buildings Random, Lambert and Silver View install solar panels 20KW
system
• Trail Lights upgrade to LED
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve resolution 8366 approving an agreement between
the City of Mounds View and Trane Building Services for an Energy Savings Partnership
administered by the St. Paul Port Authority. The Program includes replacement of RTU #3, 5, 6,
and 7, upgrading the controls for the units; replace the kitchen make up air unit. Upgrading
lighting on the interior and exterior to LED bulbs and controls as needed. Upgrading the HVAC
controls at City Hall, installing LED bulbs at and Energy efficient t-8 were applicable. Retrofitting
all trail lights along County Road 10 to LED style. Installing two (2) 40Kw solar panel units one
at City Hall the other at the Community Center. The program will be paid for with the energy
savings and energy use. Total cost of the project is $577,959.00. All equipment and supplies will
be purchased under TCPN number 32-10012-15-001.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Interim Public Works Director
RESOLUTION 8366
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING ENERGY SAVINGS PARTNERSHIP (ESP)
FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER, CITY HALL AND TRAIL LIGHTS
WHEREAS, there have been many issues related to the HVAC system at the
Community Center that have required many staff hours and expenses to diagnose and repair;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council’s direction was to avoid any further major expenses at the
Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, Staff realized that more attention was still needed to address the ongoing
equipment repairs and the comfort levels at the Community Center along with some programing
and operational issues; and,
WHEREAS, Staff met with Trane and reviewed the inspection reports to try and prioritize
the repairs and/or replacements; and,
WHEREAS, Staff started working with Trane to find other funding sources to make the
needed repairs and upgrades to the HVAC system and controls at the Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, a program was found and is called ESP (energy savings partnership) and is
administrated by the St. Paul Port Authority, an appropriation lease program; and,
WHEREAS, the Total cost of the project is $577,959.00, and will funded by the energy
used and projected energy savings, and all equipment and supplies will be purchased under
TCPN Number 32-10012-15-001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota approves entering into an agreement with Trane Building Services
to administer the Energy Savings Partnership as follows:
1. Community Center Interior lighting retrofit and upgrades (LED)
2. Community center exterior lighting retrofit and upgrades
3. Replace RTU #3,#5, #6 and #7 & kitchen MUA with BAS upgrades
4. City Hall HVAC controls
5. City Hall Lighting to T-8 and LED upgrades
6. City Hall boiler control upgrades
7. City Hall and Community Center install one (1) at each site 40KW solar panel system
8. Trail Lights upgrade to LED
Adopted this12th day of January, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
November 10, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, November 10, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
22
Mayor Flaherty requested an agenda amendment and that Item 7C under New Business be 23
discussed prior to Item 7A. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, November 10, 2014, agenda as 26
amended. 27
28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 31
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None. 33
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 35
A. Resolution 8324, a Resolution of Appreciation for Mike and Julie Osegaro. 36
37
Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution of Appreciation in full recognizing Mike and Julie Osegaro for 38
their volunteer efforts on the Festival in the Park Committee. A round of applause was offered 39
by all in attendance. 40
41
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8324, a 42
Resolution of Appreciation for Mike and Julie Osegaro. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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1
B. Resolution 8320, a Resolution Canvassing Election Results of the 2014 2
General Election. 3
4
Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the results of the recent election and requested the 5
Council adopt a Resolution canvassing the election results for the 2014 General Election. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8320, a 8
Resolution Canvassing Election Results of the 2014 General Election. 9
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
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C. Presentation – Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom 13
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Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom thanked the Council for their time and discussed the 15
policing efforts taking place in Ramsey County. He was pleased by the efforts of the Mounds 16
View Police Department to keep the community safe and noted the County was always available 17
to provide support. He provided further comment on the core functions of the Ramsey County 18
Sheriff’s Department. He was proud of the progress the County was making based on 19
operational changes made over the past four years. He thanked the City of Mounds View for 20
supporting and purchasing the new records management and CAD system. 21
22
Council Member Mueller asked if the County was investigating the use of body cams for its 23
officers. Sheriff Bostrom discussed the various types of body cams available and believed the 24
use of them would become the industry standard in the near future. He reported that the body 25
cams were less expensive than in-car cameras and would catch the officers doing great work in 26
the community. 27
28
Council Member Mueller requested comment on the John Choi event. Sheriff Bostrom 29
explained the event addressed domestic violence and how to interrupt the cycle of violence. He 30
was pleased that the entire County had adopted a blueprint on how to investigate and address 31
domestic violence. 32
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his presentation and for his dedicated service to 34
Ramsey County. 35
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 37
C. Resolution 8322, Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Revenue 38
Obligation for the Benefit of Catholic Eldercare; Authorizing the Execution 39
and Delivery of the Revenue Obligation and Related Documents; and Taking 40
Other Actions Related Thereto. 41
42
Finance Director Beer explained the Council held a public hearing and preliminarily authorized 43
the issuance of conduit debt for the benefit of Catholic Eldercare. He recommended that the 44
Council approve the issuance of $4 million in conduit debt along with the execution and delivery 45
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of the revenue obligation and related documents. He reported the City would be under no 1
obligation for these bonds and would be paid a management fee. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty requested comment on the City’s limit to provide conduit bonds. Jenny Boulton, 4
Kennedy & Graven, explained the City could issue $10 million each calendar year in conduit 5
bonds. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the proposed renovation project. Mike Shasky, 8
Catholic Eldercare, indicated the current facility has 125 beds. He stated 24 beds would be added 9
on and a short-term stay unit would be created. This would be a new service to meet the needs of 10
the community. 11
12
Council Member Mueller questioned the location of the eldercare facility. Mike Shasky 13
indicated the address was 817 Main Street NE in Minneapolis. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8322, 16
Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Revenue Obligation for the Benefit of Catholic 17
Eldercare; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Revenue Obligation and Related 18
Documents; and Taking Other Actions Related Thereto. 19
20
Council Member Meehlhause was pleased that the City could offer its bonding authority to local 21
non-profits. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 894 a 26
Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment. 27
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Finance Director Beer stated that the Cable Commission has agreed to a two-year extension of 29
the current franchise. This extension was mutually agreed upon due to the fact the merger of 30
Comcast and Time Warner was taking longer than was anticipated. He explained that all metro 31
area customers would be spun off to GreatLand Communications. Staff recommended the 32
Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Cable Television Franchise Amendment. 33
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. 35
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. 37
38
Council Member Gunn requested further information on MidWest Communication. Finance 39
Director Beer explained that Comcast has proposed several cable companies to take over the 40
metro area customers. He reported that GreatLand Communications was the company that was 41
settled on. 42
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Council Member Mueller understood that the Council had to extend the cable television 44
franchise and then approve of the transfer of control. Finance Director Beer stated this was the 45
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case. 1
2
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt 3
Ordinance 894, a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment. 4
5
ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/Flaherty. 6
7
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8
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B. Resolution 8319, Conditionally Granting the Consent to the Transfer of 10
Control of the Cable Television Franchise and Cable Television System from 11
Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. 12
13
Finance Director Beer stated that Comcast Corporation was in the process of merging with Time 14
Warner. As part of this merger, Comcast Corporation was transferring control of the cable 15
television franchise in the metro area to GreatLand Connections, Inc. Staff recommended that 16
the Council conditionally grant consent to the transfer of control. 17
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Council Member Mueller reviewed Amendment 1 and 2 to the proposed Resolution. She 19
appreciated the guarantees that were included with the Resolution. 20
21
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8319, 22
Conditionally Granting the Consent to the Transfer of Control of the Cable Television Franchise 23
and Cable Television System from Comcast Corporation to GreatLand Connections, Inc. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 28
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Council Member Mueller asked to remove Item 8C. 30
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Mayor Flaherty requested item 8A be removed for further discussion. 32
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A. Resolution 8321, Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View 34
Police Support Specialist. 35
B. Resolution 8318, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for 36
the 2015 Insurance Policies. 37
C. Resolution 8323, Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change 38
to Highway Avenue. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended 41
removing Items 8A and 8C. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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A. Resolution 8321, Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View 1
Police Support Specialist. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty recognized Linda Meyer for her dedicated service to the City of Mounds View 4
since 1982. He thanked her for a job well done and wished her well in retirement. A round of 5
applause was offered by all in attendance. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8321, 8
Approving Severance for Linda Meyer, Mounds View Police Support Specialist. 9
10
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
12
C. Resolution 8323, Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change 13
to Highway Avenue. 14
15
Council Member Mueller discussed the proposed classification change of Highway Avenue in 16
detail. She explained that she would have preferred to have a public discussion on this matter 17
prior to it coming before the Council for approval. She read the Resolution in full for the record. 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8323, 20
Providing Support for a Functional Classification Change to Highway Avenue. 21
22
Council Member Meehlhause asked if this portion of Highway Avenue was in Mounds View or 23
Arden Hills. City Administrator Ericson described the location of the proposed classification for 24
Highway Avenue and noted this was in Mounds View. He indicated this portion of roadway was 25
currently under MnDOT jurisdiction and would be given to the Ramsey County. He explained 26
that the change in classification would not impact the City and was being done to assist with 27
access points into TCAAP. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 32
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 36
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 40
A. August 25, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 41
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 8, Line 7, noting the school resource 2
officer’s name should be corrected. 3
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Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 4, Line 31-32, stating Sheriff Bostrom’s 5
name should be spelled correctly. 6
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 8, Line 26, noting the “s” at the end 8
of decision should be removed. 9
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the August 25, 2014, City Council meeting 11
minutes as corrected. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
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B. September 8, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 16
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 37, noting a “w” should be 18
placed at the end of Mounds View and the meeting started at 7:30 a.m. 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the September 8, 2014, City Council 21
meeting minutes as corrected. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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C. September 22, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 26
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 9, Line 4, stating her comment should 28
read she commended the actions of the Public Works Department for their actions at a recent fire. 29
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 11, changing do to does. 31
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 17, noting Jim’s last name 33
should be spelled Freichels. 34
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 3, Line 14, his comment should 36
refer to BioLife and not Multi -Tech. 37
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 4, Line 8, explaining this line 39
should read six qualified candidates. 40
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 7, Line 28, noting the comment 42
should refer to Council Member Meehlhause and not Acting Mayor Mueller. 43
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 9, Line 16, stating this line should 1
read, one noise complainant about Moe’s. 2
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the September 22, 2014, City Council 4
meeting minutes as corrected. 5
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Council Member Mueller asked why there was a delay in getting the August minutes before the 7
Council for approval. City Administrator Ericson believed that staff has had their efforts directed 8
to other tasks and this has led to a delay in getting the minutes before the Council. 9
10
Council Member Meehlhause requested that the minutes be sent to the Council prior to each 11
meeting for review and revision by the Council members. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
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11. REPORTS 16
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 17
18
Council Member Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting on 19
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. She explained the committee was in need of 20
volunteers and those willing to assist were encouraged to attend. 21
22
Council Member Mueller reported the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on 23
Wednesday, November 12th at 7:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Community Center. She noted 24
Bruce Nustad would be the guest speaker. 25
26
Council Member Mueller indicated the League of Minnesota Cities has finalized the lobbying 27
issues that would be addressed in the coming legislative session. 28
29
Council Member Meehlhause explained Twin Cities Gateway would be meeting on November 30
18th and on November 19th he would be attending an NYFS personnel meeting. 31
32
Council Member Meehlhause encouraged those students not participating in basketball or hockey 33
this winter to consider the Irondale Nordic Ski Team. 34
35
Council Member Meehlhause congratulated Mayor Flaherty, Council Member Hull and Council 36
Member Mueller on their reelection. 37
38
Mayor Flaherty thanked all staff and election judges involved in this year’s election. 39
40
B. Reports of Staff. 41
1. Police Department Quarterly Report 42
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Police Chief Kinney reviewed the Police Department’s third quarter report with the Council. He 44
noted calls for service were up again this quarter when compared to calls in 2013, for both 911 45
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calls and non-crime self-initiated calls. He discussed how the new CAD system was accurately 1
recording information for the Police Department. He reviewed the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) 2
saturation events that took place during the third quarter. He was pleased by the department’s 3
efforts and the reduced number of drunk drivers on the roadways. 4
5
Police Chief Kinney provided comment on the school resource officer placement along with the 6
events that took place for National Night Out. He reported school supplies were collected from 7
Mounds View residents and were distributed to the local elementary schools. He then discussed 8
the public appearances Niko made during the third quarter. It was noted the gun safety course 9
was well attended again this fall. 10
11
Council Member Gunn thanked the local students for their generous donations to K9 Officer 12
Niko. 13
14
Council Member Mueller was proud that the City had 31 parties registered with the Police 15
Department for National Night Out. 16
17
Mayor Flaherty questioned if the school resource officer (SRO) was over tasked. Police Chief 18
Kinney commented the SRO was extremely busy but believed he could handle the current 19
workload. He discussed the partnership the department had with New Brighton. 20
21
City Administrator Ericson corrected a misstatement he made during just and correct claims 22
regarding the COBRA repayment made to a prior employee. 23
24
City Administrator Ericson explained a local catering business was interested in leasing the 25
kitchen facility at the Community Center. He requested comment from the Council on how to 26
proceed. The Council supported the lease and recommended this be brought back with further 27
information. 28
29
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the Council’s upcoming meeting schedule and worksession 30
agenda. 31
32
City Administrator Ericson reported Police Officer Anderson would be retiring after 29 years of 33
service to the City of Mounds View. 34
35
Mayor Flaherty stated he Ramsey County League of Local Government would be meeting on 36
November 20th at 6:00 at The Mermaid to provide a recap on the recent election. 37
38
C. Reports of City Attorney. 39
40
There was nothing additional to report. 41
42
12. Truth in Taxation Meeting: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. 43
Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 44
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 24, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 45
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13. ADJOURNMENT 2
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. 4
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Transcribed by: 6
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Heidi Guenther 8
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 9
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
November 24, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, November 24, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, November 24, 2014, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
29
Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, requested clarification if residents would be able to speak 30
regarding the non-standard street design for Groveland Road and Ardan Avenue. 31
32
Mayor Flaherty explained he would allow comment when this item was being discussed on the 33
agenda. 34
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 36
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None. 38
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 40
A. Resolution 8325, Consider a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License to Snap 41
Market, located at 2408 County Road I. 42
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Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that Ahmen Mohammad was requesting a tobacco 44
license at the site formerly known as Sam’s Market. According to the license application, the 45
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applicant was requesting the name be changed to Snap Market. She noted that all necessary 1
materials and fees have been submitted to staff and a background check has been requested. 2
Staff recommended approval of the tobacco business license for Snap Market. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty understood that the applicant had another Snap Market in St. Paul. He 5
questioned what made this market unique. Ahmen Mohammad, the applicant, discussed the 6
proposed convenience store he would be bringing to the City of Mounds View. He noted he 7
would be leasing the building for one year and would have an option to buy after that time. 8
9
Council Member Meehlhause requested further information on the previous failed compliance 10
check for the Snap Market in St. Paul. Mr. Mohammad explained that an employee of his failed 11
to check an ID. 12
13
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8325, 14
Consider a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License to Snap Market, located at 2408 County Road I. 15
16
Mayor Flaherty questioned when Snap Market would be open for business. Mr. Mohammad 17
hoped to be open for business in December of 2014. 18
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Mayor Flaherty encouraged Mr. Mohammad to consider exterior enhancements to his 20
establishment next spring/summer. 21
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
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B. Resolution 8327, Considering Stormwater Infiltration Program (SIP) 25
Appeals in Area H of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 26
27
Public Works Director DeBar stated that the Stormwater Infiltration Program assisted the City in 28
managing water runoff. He discussed how this program was being completed in conjunction 29
with the City’s Street Improvement Program. He reviewed the final design and appeal process 30
for homeowners within Area H and noted staff had received two appeals to date. He explained 31
that one appeal had been addressed and the swale had been removed, however, one appeal 32
remained. The appeal parameters were discussed at length and staff recommended the Council 33
take comments from the appellant. 34
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Don Neeck, 8321 Knollwood Drive, explained he approved of the street improvements. He had 36
an issue with the impact that the proposed inlet would have on his property. He stated he had a 37
full basement under his home. He feared that the slope in his yard would push water into his 38
basement if an inlet were placed in his front yard. 39
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Mayor Flaherty asked if Mr. Neeck discussed his concerns with the Streets Committee. Mr. 41
Neeck reported he did not. 42
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Council Member Mueller appreciated the conversations she had with Mr. Neeck over the past 44
week and was pleased that he could attend this Council meeting. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8327, 2
Denying the Stormwater Infiltration Program (SIP) Appeals in Area H of the Street and Utility 3
Improvement Program. 4
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Council Member Mueller thanked Mr. Neeck for his courage in coming before the Council this 6
evening. She discussed the two spruce trees that were removed in Mr. Neeck’s yard. She did not 7
believe that this location was ideal for an inlet and that he should be allowed to replant two 8
spruce trees. For this reason, she supported the appeal. 9
10
Mayor Flaherty appreciated Mr. Neeck’s comments this evening and recommended that if any 11
infiltration basins were up for removal, that Mr. Neeck’s be considered first. 12
13
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Mueller) Motion carried. 14
15
C. Resolution 8328, Approving a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking 16
Restrictions for Ardan Avenue Between Spring Lake Road and Red Oak 17
Drive. 18
19
Public Works Director DeBar stated the City was on Area H of the Street and Utility 20
Improvement Program. He reported that any street outside the standard street design required 21
special Council approval. It was noted Ardan Avenue was an MSA roadway. He indicated staff 22
was requesting non-standard street design and parking restrictions for Ardan Avenue between 23
Spring Lake Road and Red Oak Drive. He explained that this had been discussed at a 24
neighborhood meeting with the Streets Committee and surrounding property owners. He then 25
reviewed the proposed roadway design for Arden Avenue and recommended approval of a 32’ 26
street with sidewalks. 27
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Council Member Mueller asked why the sidewalk was being proposed on the north side of Ardan 29
Avenue. Public Works Director DeBar explained this was due to the location of the park. 30
31
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8328, 32
Approving a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Ardan Avenue Between 33
Spring Lake Road and Red Oak Drive. 34
35
Mayor Flaherty explained he supported the non-standard design of Ardan Avenue as this was a 36
continuation of the Area G project from 2014. 37
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
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D. Resolution 8329, Approving a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking 41
Restrictions for Groveland Road Between County Road 10 and County Road 42
J. 43
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Public Works Director DeBar stated the City was on Area H of the Street and Utility 45
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Improvement Program. He reported that any street outside the standard street design required 1
special Council approval. He indicated staff was requesting non-standard street design and 2
parking restrictions for Groveland Road between County Road 10 and County Road J. It was 3
noted Groveland Road was an MSA roadway. He explained that this had been discussed at a 4
neighborhood meeting with the Streets Committee and surrounding property owners. He then 5
reviewed options for the roadway design for Groveland Road. He provided comment on the 6
feedback received from the public. Staff indicated the Streets Committee (4-1) recommends the 7
Council approve Option C with nine-foot shoulders for Groveland Road, while the Park 8
Commission recommends the Council approve Option A. 9
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Mayor Flaherty understood that speed was a concern on Groveland Road. He then opened the 11
floor to comments from the public. 12
13
Antoinette Strong, 8465 Groveland Road, expressed concern with the group home across from 14
her home. She indicated there was a great deal of speeding along Groveland Road. She 15
recommended the City proceed with Option C. 16
17
Tony Hoffman, 8415 Groveland Road, noted he served on the Streets Committee. He indicated 18
Option A and Option C were the same width. He recommended that Option C be pursued as it 19
would allow for parking on both sides of the street while also reducing the speed of passing 20
traffic. 21
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Dave Auge, 8401 Groveland Road, reported he was disabled and enjoyed speaking with his 23
neighbors. He noted he spoke with more than 40% of his neighbors and not one of them 24
supported narrowing the roadway. He did not believe that the sidewalks or bike lane would 25
improve safety. He wanted to see a decent and safe roadway outside his home to keep him from 26
further injury. He supported Option C. 27
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Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, discussed the expense of the proposed roadway and 29
sidewalks. He recommended the Council proceed with Option C with either eight or nine foot 30
parking lanes. 31
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Jonathan Thomas, 8340 Groveland Road, stated he reviewed the plans for Groveland Road and 33
believed it was not possible to calm traffic by narrowing the street. He believed that sidewalks 34
were unsafe and did not work in the winter months. 35
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Paul Schiltgen, 7807 Boner Road, reported he served on the Streets Committee and wanted to see 37
consistency within the roads. He explained he supported Option C. 38
39
Mike Downs, 8344 Groveland Road, thanked all the residents present and for their comments. 40
He believed the proposed design for Option C with nine foot parking lanes was the best option. 41
42
Gary Rundle, 7445 Spring Lake Road, noted he served on the Park and Rec Commission, along 43
with the Streets Committee and he supported Option A. He recommended the sidewalks 44
proceed. 45
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John Kroeger, 8280 Pleasant View Drive, discussed why the Park and Recreation Commission 2
supported Option A. He indicated the proposed sidewalk would provide for a valuable trail 3
connection. 4
5
Council Member Mueller discussed the importance of safe travel for pedestrians along this street, 6
children, those in wheelchairs and for bike traffic. She requested further information on the 7
differences between Option A and Option C. Public Works Director DeBar reviewed each of the 8
options in further detail and noted Option A and C would provide for a shared use lane. 9
10
Council Member Mueller explained she attended the October 20th neighborhood meeting. She 11
believed that a shared use lane and safe pedestrian access was the main concern of the comments 12
expressed at that meeting. She indicated she lived on this street and while staff supported Option 13
A, it was her opinion that Option C would better meet the needs of her neighbors. She 14
appreciated the public input provided by her neighbors this evening. 15
16
Council Member Hull was disappointed that the City only received feedback from 46% of the 17
impacted properties. 18
19
Council Member Meehlhause asked how the City had constructed its other State Aid streets. 20
Public Works Director DeBar commented that each MSA street in Mounds View had been 21
developed differently to meet the needs of the neighborhood. He explained that his 22
recommendation was being made based on good sound engineering experience. He noted the 23
City streets that receive the most complaints were Red Oak Drive, County Road H2 and Spring 24
Lake Road. Each of these roadways had heavy residential influences when being designed. 25
26
Council Member Gunn knew residents complained about the speed and amount of traffic along 27
Groveland Road. For this reason, she could not understand why residents were suggesting the 28
City replace the street with the same exact street width. She stated she was a proponent for the 29
sidewalk and the added safety this would provide for pedestrians. She supported Option A for 30
Groveland Road. 31
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8329, 33
Approving Option C, with eight foot parking lanes for a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking 34
Restrictions for Groveland Road Between County Road 10 and County Road J. 35
36
Mayor Flaherty explained he would support Option C for the non-standard street design of 37
Groveland Road based on the input provided from the residents. He encouraged the residents to 38
understand that the speed of traffic would not be calmed through the proposed design. 39
40
Council Member Mueller stated this was an important issue to the residents along Groveland 41
Road. She believed that the shared use lane served her neighbors well. Council Member 42
Mueller reminded the Council that only 41% of eligible voters in Ramsey County voted in the 43
November 4, 2014 election, so a 44% neighborhood response was more than adequate to serve 44
the needs of the residents. 45
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Council Member Meehlhause supported Option A or B for Groveland Road. He did not see the 2
need for parking on both sides of the street. He wanted to see the Council taking steps towards a 3
more walkable community. He discussed the expense of adding the second parking lane. 4
5
Council Member Hull agreed with Council Member Gunn and Council Member Meehlhause. He 6
stated that the speed on Groveland Road has been a concern for years. He expressed his 7
frustration again, that only 44% of the residents had responded to the City survey. He liked the 8
idea of a sidewalk along this roadway and for this reason, he supported Option A or B. 9
10
Council Member Mueller appreciated the opinions discussed by the residents present and found 11
value in their comments. 12
13
Mayor Flaherty appreciated the comments from residents, the recommendation of staff, along 14
with the Streets Committee and Park and Recreation Commission input. He reported that the 15
final decision rested with the City Council. 16
17
Council Member Hull reiterated that the Park and Recreation Commission, along with City staff 18
recommended Option A for the non-standard street design of Groveland Road. 19
20
Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Gunn, Hull and Meehlhause) Motion failed. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8329, 23
Approving Option B for a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Groveland 24
Road Between County Road 10 and County Road J. 25
26
Council Member Mueller discussed Option B and asked if this layout was the same as Hillview. 27
Public Works Director DeBar stated this was the case and noted the roadway would be widened 28
by three feet. 29
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Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Flaherty, Hull and Mueller) Motion failed. 31
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MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8329, 33
Approving Option A for a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Groveland 34
Road Between County Road 10 and County Road J. 35
36
Council Member Mueller requested Option B be reconsidered. 37
38
Mayor Flaherty recommended the Council vote on the motion on the floor first. 39
40
Council Member Mueller believed that Option B was a better option for her friends and 41
neighbors than Option A. 42
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AMENDMENT: Mueller/Flaherty. To have the Council Reconsider Option B for a Non-1
Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Groveland Road Between County Road 10 2
and County Road J. 3
4
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. 5
6
Council Member Gunn withdrew her second from the motion to consider Option A. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty explained that the motion to consider Option A failed due to a lack of a second. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8329, 11
Approving Option B for a Non-Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Groveland 12
Road Between County Road 10 and County Road J. 13
14
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. 15
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Council Member Mueller excused herself from the Council Chambers. 17
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 19
A. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. for Monday, December 8, 2014, to 20
Consider the 2015 Property Tax Levy and Budgets for All Funds. 21
B. Set a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. for Monday, December 8, 2014, to 22
Consider a Residential Kennel License for Benjamin Strehio, 2228 Hillview 23
Road. 24
C. Resolution 8326, Approving Cost of Living Adjustment/Insurance 25
Adjustment Contribution for Non-Union Employees. 26
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 28
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 32
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 34
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Council Member Mueller returned to the Council Chambers. 36
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 38
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 42
A. October 13, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 43
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Council Member Gunn requested a correction on Page 7, Line 6 stating it should read answers 2
provided by the candidates. 3
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 6, Line 34 stating it should read 5
specifically discussing the design of Ardan Avenue and Groveland Road. 6
7
Council Member Meehlhause noted a change on Page 2, Line 4 removing the word “that”. 8
9
Council Member Meehlhause noted a change on Page 4, Line 10 should read in 2015 and not 10
2014. He requested that the BioLife lot language be addressed. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the October 13, 2014, City Council meeting 13
minutes as corrected. 14
15
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 16
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11. REPORTS 18
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 19
20
Council Member Meehlhause noted he attended the Twin Cities Gateway board meeting last 21
week. He was pleased to report that hotel tax revenues were up 12% through November of 2014. 22
He indicated the National Sports Center was being considered for the 2018 International 23
Broomball tournament. 24
25
Council Member Meehlhause discussed the recent Mounds View Business Council meeting. He 26
explained that Bruce Nustad spoke on behalf of the Minnesota Retailers Association. 27
28
Council Member Mueller reported the Festival in the Park Committee met last Tuesday. The 29
group would meet again on January 20th and was in need of a secretary, along with fundraising 30
assistance. 31
32
Council Member Mueller indicated she attended the Ramsey County League of Local 33
Government’s Annual Meeting at The Mermaid last Thursday. She reviewed the speakers 34
present at the event noting an election recap was provided. She was proud to announce that City 35
Administrator Jim Ericson was given an award for his years of service as Treasurer to the 36
organization. 37
38
Council Member Gunn explained the I-35W Coalition recently met with representatives from 39
MnDOT. She reviewed the fees that would be due in 2015 for the coalition. In January, the 40
group would meet to discuss appropriation of funds. 41
42
B. Reports of Staff. 43
1. 3rd Quarter Finance Report 44
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Finance Director Beer reviewed the 3rd Quarter Finance report with the Council in detail. He 1
noted the City received $290,000 in LGA in July. The balance of the LGA payment would be 2
made around the 27th of December. He explained that a large portion of revenues would be 3
brought in during the 4th quarter. He noted all utility funds were under budget at this time. He 4
provided comment on the minor utility rate increases proposed for 2015. 5
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer for his thorough report. 7
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2. Public Works – Miscellaneous Items 9
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Public Works Director DeBar explained the Groveland Lift Station was being proposed for 11
rehabilitation. He stated this lift station was originally constructed in 1962. He recommended 12
that the rehabilitation be completed in conjunction with the Area H Street and Utility 13
Improvement Project. He recommended the pump be made submersible. He reviewed the 14
expense for the design fees and reconstruction of the lift station. It was noted these expenses 15
were placed in the 2015 budget. 16
17
Mayor Flaherty questioned what would happen if the Council were to take no action. Public 18
Works Director DeBar reported if the lift station were to fail, it would lead to sewage in 19
basements. 20
21
Council Member Mueller supported staff’s recommendation and asked if the tennis courts would 22
be impacted by the proposed rehabilitation. Public Works Director DeBar discussed how the 23
property would be rehabilitated and stated the tennis courts may be shifted to the east in the 24
future. 25
26
Council Member Meehlhause asked what fund would cover the expense of the lift station 27
rehabilitation. Public Works Director DeBar noted the Sewer Fund would cover the expense. 28
29
There was Council consensus to support staff’s recommendation to update the lift station along 30
with Area H of the Street and Utility Improvement Project. 31
32
Public Works Director DeBar noted there was a sump pump failure at City Hall, which impacted 33
the City’s elevator pit. He discussed the electrical damage the water caused and noted the State 34
Elevator Inspector has tagged the elevator out of order. He noted this was not a budgeted 35
expense. He indicated the City has received two quotes on the repairs and requested comment 36
from the Council on how to proceed. 37
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Mayor Flaherty asked if the Public Works had funding in their budget to cover the expense. 39
Public Works Director DeBar explained that he could review this further with Finance Director 40
Beer. However, he noted the item could be placed in the 2015 budget. 41
42
There was Council consensus to support the bid from Metro to repair the City Hall elevator 43
directing staff to find funding in the 2014 budget. 44
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Public Works Director DeBar suggested the Council consider purchasing two belly blades to 1
improve snow removal within the City. He reported that existing plows would be retrofitted to 2
use the belly blades. He commented that this piece of equipment would reduce the City’s salt 3
consumption. 4
5
Council Member Meehlhause asked if the belly blade would do any damage to the City’s streets. 6
Public Works Director DeBar stated this was not the case. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty inquired if staff was seeking the belly blades for 2014 or 2015. Public Works 9
Director DeBar requested one this year and one for 2015. Finance Director Beer recommended 10
that the expense be taken out of the Vehicle and Equipment Fund. 11
12
City Administrator Ericson explained that a local business was seeking approval to sell medicinal 13
marijuana. He commented that local zoning designations would have to be reviewed to address 14
this matter further. He reported an interim ordinance could be adopted if this was the desire of 15
the Council. 16
17
Council Member Gunn supported the sale of medicinal marijuana and wanted to see the City 18
address its code. 19
20
Council Member Mueller stated the industrial area of the City had a current business that allowed 21
for pharmaceutical sales. She wanted the City of Mounds View to be known as a medical 22
community and the sale of medical marijuana would be another step in that direction. 23
24
City Administrator Ericson thanked the Council for their input on this item. He noted that 25
Ebenezer had located in the Community Center and a chocolate fountain business was proposing 26
to locate there as well. 27
28
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the upcoming worksession agenda for the Council’s 29
December 1st meeting. He reported the all funds 2015 budget would be approved at the 30
Council’s December 8th meeting. He questioned if the Council wanted to hold the December 31
22nd Council meeting. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Meehlhause. To Cancel the December 22, 2014 City Council 34
Meeting. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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Mayor Flaherty wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He encouraged all to travel safely. He 39
noted City Hall would be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. 40
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 42
43
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 44
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12. Truth In Taxation Meeting: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. 1
Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 2
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 3
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13. ADJOURNMENT 5
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. 7
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Special City Council Meeting 5
December 1, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Meehlhause, Hull, Mueller, Gunn 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, December 1, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 1, 2014, agenda as 23
presented. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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None. 30
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
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None. 34
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 36
A. Truth in Taxation. 37
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Finance Director Beer indicated this Special meeting fulfilled the City’s need to hold a Truth in 39
Taxation hearing. He reviewed the proposed 2015 budget in detail indicating it was the City’s 40
mission to provide high quality public services that effectively address changing citizen and 41
community needs in a fiscally responsible and customer-friendly manner. General fund 42
expenditures by purpose were reviewed along with expenditures by function. He noted this 43
meeting would allow the public a time to voice concerns and the final budget would be approved 44
at the December 8th Council Meeting. 45
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Finance Director Beer then discussed the capital expenditures for the coming year. He explained 2
the City had two more years on its streets improvement program. After that time, the Council 3
would need to consider the maintenance of its new streets. He noted the 2015 budget did not 4
have a lot of increases. He indicated the General Fund levy would increase by 2%. He then 5
provided comment on how the proposed increase would impact the median homeowner and 6
asked for questions from the Council. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the proposed increases for the Police 9
Department. Finance Director Beer explained a new records management system was recently 10
approved and IT services were being added to ensure the system was properly maintained. 11
12
Council Member Mueller understood that the City only budgeted for 90% of the LGA allotment. 13
She questioned how certain staff was that the City would receive this funding. Finance Director 14
Beer commented that a revenue forecast would be provided to the City later this week. This 15
forecast would provide the State with an idea of its financial standing for the coming budget. 16
17
Council Member Mueller asked when the City received the LGA payments from the State. 18
Finance Director Beer indicated these payments were made twice a year in mid-July and late 19
December. 20
21
Paul Henzel, 8470 Eastwood Road, asked if the 5% of property that remained undeveloped was 22
commercial or residential. Finance Director Beer explained that this was a mix of properties 23
throughout the City. 24
25
Council Member Meehlhause discussed how residential property values in Ramsey County were 26
on the rise and that there was a shift from commercial to residential. 27
28
Mayor Flaherty advised that the Council would approve the final budget and tax levy for 2015 at 29
the December 8, 2014 City Council meeting. 30
31
8. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 32
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 33
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9. ADJOURNMENT 35
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. 37
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Regular Meeting 5
December 8, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
10
11
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
13
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
15
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
17
NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, December 8, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 8, 2014, agenda as 23
presented. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
29
None. 30
31
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
A. Presentation from Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services 33
(NYFS) 34
35
Jerry Hromatka, Northeast Youth and Family Services, appreciated the opportunity to speak with 36
the Council. He discussed the importance of guiding and teaching youth in order to build a 37
strong community in the future. He reported that over 4,000 youth, families and individuals were 38
served in the last year. He reviewed the functions of NYFS’s three core program areas being 39
mental health, youth development and day treatment programs. He discussed the number of 40
Mounds View families and youth that were served by NYFS services in 2014, along with mental 41
health trends in the community. He thanked the Council for their continued support. 42
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Mayor Flaherty commented he was impressed by the work completed by NYFS each and every 1
year. He thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation and dedication to the youth in this 2
community. 3
4
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 5
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – 2015 Tax Levy and Budgets for All Funds. 6
1. Resolution 8330, Adopting the 2015 Tax Levy. 7
8
Finance Director Beer reviewed the lengthy process the Council follows to address its goals and 9
refine the 2015 tax levy. He was pleased that the City was able to sustain a 2% levy increase. He 10
requested the Council adopt the 2015 tax levy as presented. 11
12
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 13
14
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 15
16
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8330, 17
Adopting the 2015 Tax Levy. 18
19
Mayor Flaherty was pleased by the proposed tax levy. He thanked staff and all department heads 20
for their work on this year’s budget and tax levy. 21
22
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
24
2. Resolution 8331, Adopting the 2015 Budgets for All Funds. 25
26
Finance Director Beer reviewed the process the Council follows to establish its yearly budget. 27
He discussed the proposed budget in detail with the Council and recommended approval of the 28
2015 budget for all funds. 29
30
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. 31
32
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. 33
34
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8331, 35
Adopting the 2015 Budgets for All Funds. 36
37
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
39
B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – Resolution 8338, a Resolution to Consider 40
Approval of a Residential Kennel License located at 2228 Hillview Road. 41
42
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Benjamin Strehlo was renting a house at 2228 43
Hillview Road and has three dogs (pitbulls). She reported that all dogs were current on their 44
rabies shot but noted Mr. Strehlo was in need of a residential kennel license. She explained that 45
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staff sent out all proper notifications to surrounding homeowners and requested the Council hold 1
a public hearing and approve the residential kennel license for the property at 2228 Hillview 2
Road. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. 5
6
Mark Hagaman, 2186 Bronson Drive, explained he owned the property at 2228 Hillview Road. 7
He indicated he supported the residential kennel license noting the rear yard was fully fenced. 8
He recommended the Council approve the kennel license request. 9
10
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. 11
12
Council Member Meehlhause asked if staff received any feedback from the residents after the 13
public hearing notices were sent out. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated one comment 14
was made about a neighboring barking dog. 15
16
Mayor Flaherty questioned if how long the tenant had owned his pitbulls and asked how these 17
dogs were around young children. Mr. Strelo indicated he has had his dogs for the past four 18
years and each was well behaved around children. 19
20
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8338, a 21
Resolution to Consider Approval of a Residential Kennel License located at 2228 Hillview Road. 22
23
Council Member Meehlhause commented this was the second kennel license approval the 24
Council has considered in recent months. He supported the new process. 25
26
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
28
C. Resolution 8332 Approving the Hiring of Jennifer Fulton to the Position of 29
Police Support Specialist. 30
31
Police Chief Kinney discussed the administrative function completed by the Police Support 32
Specialist noting the position was currently vacant after the retirement of long time employee 33
Linda Meyer. He requested the Council consider hiring Jennifer Fulton as Police Support 34
Specialist effective December 15, 2014 as recommended by the Civil Service Commission. 35
36
Council Member Mueller asked how many applicants were received for this position. Police 37
Chief Kinney commented he received 83 applications. 38
39
Council Member Meehlhause requested further information on the previous work experience Ms. 40
Fulton had. Police Chief Kinney commented Ms. Fulton had a BA from Hamline in International 41
Studies and has experience with the Minneapolis Police Department as a Records Technician and 42
part-time work with the Robbinsdale Police Department as a Records Technician. He believed 43
this experience would give her and advantage when she begins this position. 44
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if this position required any certification. Police Chief Kinney 1
indicated Ms. Fulton had received some training and certification, but noted the department 2
would be sending her for additional records management certification. 3
4
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8332 5
Approving the Hiring of Jennifer Fulton to the Position of Police Support Specialist. 6
7
Council Member Mueller inquired who would be training Ms. Fulton. Police Chief Kinney 8
stated Kathy Bednar would be assisting with training, along with other Police department 9
members. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty asked if this was a probationary position. Police Chief Kinney indicated Ms. 12
Fulton would be a non-union employee and would have a six-month probationary period. 13
14
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
16
D. Resolution 8339, Setting the 2015 City Council Meeting Dates, Council/Staff 17
Retreat and the 2015 Town Hall Meeting. 18
19
Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the 2015 City Council meeting schedule. She 20
requested guidance on the date for the Council/staff retreat and Town Hall Meeting. 21
22
Council Member Mueller suggested the Council retreat be held on February 10th. The Council 23
supported this date. 24
25
Council Member Mueller recommended the Town Hall Meeting be held on March 30th. The 26
Council supported this date. 27
28
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8339, 29
Setting the 2015 City Council Meeting Dates, Council/Staff Retreat (February 10th) and the 2015 30
Town Hall Meeting (March 30th). 31
32
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
34
E. Resolution 8340, Approving Various Appointments to City Commissions and 35
Committees. 36
37
Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council approve various appointments to City 38
Commissions and Committees. She reviewed the open seats for each group along with the 39
recommendations. 40
41
Council Member Gunn requested that Dave Long’s name be added to the Resolution. 42
43
Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the EDC had any openings at this time. Assistant 44
City Administrator Crane reported that this group had several openings and appointments would 45
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be made in January by the EDA. 1
2
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8340, 3
Approving Various Appointments to City Commissions and Committees adding Dave Long. 4
5
Council Member Meehlhause indicated the Planning Commission will be appointing a Chair and 6
Vice Chair in January of 2015. 7
8
Council Member Mueller asked if the City honored residents for serving on a committee or 9
commission after their term expires. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that each was 10
presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for their service to the City of Mounds View. These 11
certificates would be awarded at the first Council meeting in January of 2015. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
F. Resolution 8341, Approving a Revised Job Description and Authorization to 16
Advertise for the Public Works Director. 17
18
Assistant City Administrator Crane commented that Public Works Director Nick DeBar’s last 19
day with the City would be December 19th. She indicated the Council reviewed this positions job 20
description at their December worksession and suggested several minor changes. She 21
recommended the Council approve the revised job description and authorize staff to advertise for 22
a Public Works Director with an open deadline. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8341, 25
Approving a Revised Job Description and Authorization to Advertise for the Public Works 26
Director. 27
28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
30
G. Resolution 8342, Approving Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson as 31
Interim Public Works Director. 32
33
Assistant City Administrator Crane reported that due to the recent resignation of Public Works 34
Director Nick DeBar, staff was recommending that the Council approve the temporary 35
appointment of Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson as the Interim Public Works Director, 36
with a 5% increase to his salary effective December 20th. 37
38
Mayor Flaherty recommended that staff review the language within the personnel manual and see 39
if Mr. Peterson would have to assume 75% of the Public Works Director’s position. City 40
Administrator Ericson commented he would review this and report back to the Council. 41
42
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8342, 43
Approving Public Works Supervisor Don Peterson as Interim Public Works Director. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
2
H. Resolution 8343, Approval of the Purchase 2-Post Rotary TL07 Surface 3
Mounted Electric-Hydraulic Lift. 4
5
Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council consider the purchase of a 2-post rotary 6
TL07 surface mounted electric-hydraulic lift. He described how the piece of equipment would be 7
used by the Public Works department noting it would greatly improve safety. He reviewed the 8
expense and recommended the expense be approved to Pump and Meter out of Hopkins, 9
Minnesota. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty understood the expense was within the 2014 budget. He asked the request was 12
being made mid-December. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that he has been 13
working on this item since the spring noted he was limited on space. 14
15
Mayor Flaherty questioned how the lift would be used. Public Works Supervisor Peterson 16
reported the lift would be used to lift smaller equipment and mowers in need of maintenance. 17
18
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8343, 19
Approval of the Purchase 2-Post Rotary TL07 Surface Mounted Electric-Hydraulic Lift. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
I. Resolution 8347, Authorizing Preparation of Feasibility Report for Mustang 24
Drive Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement Project. 25
26
Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the properties surrounding Mustang Drive, noting many 27
had semi-truck traffic. He explained the original pavement was constructed in 1974 and was in 28
poor condition, while the curb and gutter was in good condition. He commented the road was 29
failing at this time and was in need of a full reclamation. He discussed the proposed drainage 30
improvements that would be made in conjunction with this project. He noted that staff received 31
three bids for engineering services for this project. Staff recommended the Council authorize 32
Stantec prepare a feasibility report and drainage improvements for the Mustang Drive Pavement 33
Rehabilitation project. 34
35
Council Member Mueller questioned how much thicker this roadway would be to support the 36
semi-truck traffic on Mustang Drive. Public Works Director DeBar explained the pavement 37
would be 3½” in depth, which was the same thickness of asphalt throughout the City. He further 38
discussed the reclamation process and aggregate base that would be placed under the asphalt. 39
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Council Member Mueller inquired if this project would be assessed to the impacted property 41
owners. Public Works Director DeBar stated he had not recommended the project be assessed, 42
but noted this would delay the project. He recommended the feasibility report be approved and 43
that estimates be determined before a decision was made on the assessments. He commented 44
that the final decision would be left to the Council. 45
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Finance Director Beer asked if this project could be bid with the City street improvement project. 2
Public Works Director DeBar stated this would be an option, but he would recommend that the 3
two projects remain separate. He then reviewed the proposed Resolution with the Council. 4
5
Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the City would bond for this project. Finance 6
Director Beer did not anticipate that the City would have to bond for the Mustang Drive 7
rehabilitation project. 8
9
Council Member Mueller inquired when a topographic survey would be completed. Public 10
Works Director DeBar recommended that this work be completed in the next few weeks before 11
the snow was too deep. He explained this survey would serve as the base design for the final 12
plans. 13
14
Mayor Flaherty questioned the expense of the feasibility study. Public Works Director DeBar 15
noted the expense quoted from Stantec was $11,780. 16
17
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8347, 18
Authorizing Stantec to Prepare a Feasibility Report for Mustang Drive Pavement Rehabilitation 19
and Drainage Improvement Project. 20
21
Council Member Meehlhause believed that special assessments should be considered given the 22
fact the City will have other commercial/industrial roadways to complete in the future. 23
24
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
26
J. Resolution 8348, Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and 27
Preparation of Bidding Documents for Silver View Park Trail Rehabilitation. 28
29
Public Works Director DeBar explained Silver View Park Trail was originally constructed in the 30
early 1980’s with woodchips. He indicated the trail was paved with two inches of asphalt in 31
1993. He commented the trail was in poor condition at this time and was in need of 32
rehabilitation. He reported American Engineering Testing completed geo-borings on the trail 33
and recommends soil corrections for some segments of the trail. 34
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Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the engineering expenses for the design, bidding and 36
construction phases for the Silver View Park Trail project. He reported Bolton & Menk came in 37
with the low bid of $31,772. He reported staff had $150,000 budgeted for this project in 2015. 38
39
Mayor Flaherty inquired if the four-inch aggregate base was necessary. He asked if the City 40
should consider lowering the inches of aggregate and asphalt to reduce the expense for the 41
project. Public Works Director DeBar stated this would be an option for the Council, but stated 42
the trail would not last as long as the other six-inch aggregate and three inch asphalt option. He 43
commented that he could have Bolton & Menk review the options available to the Council and 44
report back with further information. He further discussed the soil condition along the trail 45
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noting this was subjecting the trail to damage. 1
2
Council Member Mueller questioned if this project could be considered for pervious pavement 3
and receive potential grant funding. Public Works Director DeBar did not believe this would be 4
an option given the soil conditions. He explained that the trail was too close to the pond and did 5
not drain well. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8348, 8
Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and Preparation of Bidding Documents by Bolton 9
& Menk for Silver View Park Trail Rehabilitation at an expense not to exceed $31,772. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty requested staff report back to the Council with the cost options for the trail 12
rehabilitation with the two different aggregate and asphalt depths. 13
14
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
16
8. CONSENT AGENDA 17
18
Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item J. 19
20
Council Member Gunn requested Item K be removed. 21
22
City Administrator Ericson recommended Item F be removed as the applicant has withdrawn 23
their conditional use permit request. 24
25
A. Resolution 8333, Approving a Lease for the Chocolate Company at the 26
Mounds View Community Center. 27
B. Resolution 8334, Renewing a Five-Year Agreement with Northeast Youth 28
and Family Services. 29
C. Resolution 8335, Renewing the Ramsey County Geographic Information 30
Systems (GIS) Users Group Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) through 31
December 31, 2017. 32
D. Resolution 8336, Approving the 2015 SCORE Recycling Grant Request to 33
Ramsey County. 34
E. Resolution 8337, Approving the Recording Secretary Service Agreement with 35
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 36
F. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, January 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for the 37
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to add 2 apartments to the 4-plex 38
at 2109 Hillview Road. 39
G. Resolution 8344, Authorizing Metro Elevator, Inc. to Repair City Hall 40
Elevator. 41
H. Resolution 8345, Authorizing Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to Perform 42
Professional Engineering Design Services and Prepare Bidding Documents 43
for Groveland Lift Station Rehabilitation. 44
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I. Resolution 8346, Accepting Work for the 2013 Street and Utility 1
Improvement Project – Area F and Authorizing Final Payment to Northwest 2
Asphalt, Inc. 3
J. Resolution 8349, Approving a Step/Wage Increase for City Administrator 4
James Ericson. 5
K. Resolution 8350, Approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Joint Powers 6
Agreement. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended 9
removing Items 8F, 8J and 8K. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
J. Resolution 8349, Approving a Step/Wage Increase for City Administrator 14
James Ericson. 15
16
Mayor Flaherty explained that City Administrator Ericson was the only at-will employee in the 17
City. He indicated the Council recently reviewed City Administrator Ericson’s performance and 18
it was found to be stellar. For this reason, he supported the well-earned step/wage increase. 19
20
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8349, 21
Approving a Step/Wage Increase for City Administrator James Ericson. 22
23
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
25
K. Resolution 8350, Approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Joint Powers 26
Agreement. 27
28
Council Member Gunn requested comment from Fire Chief Zikmund on the Joint Powers 29
Agreement (JPA). Fire Chief Zikmund discussed the JPA and explained that Blaine and Spring 30
Lake Park would be approving the JPA next Monday at their respective Council meetings. He 31
appreciated the Council’s continued support. 32
33
Mayor Flaherty asked if the Board members were compensated. Fire Chief Zikmund reported 34
that no compensation was paid to Board members, directors or officers. He did not envision this 35
would occur in the near future. 36
37
Council Member Meehlhause questioned if the JPA should refer to the fire department 38
representing all of Anoka County or just the related cities. Fire Chief Zikmund commented he 39
took this concern to the attorney and requested the Council allow this reference as four cities had 40
already approved this document. He explained that the reference would in no way impact the 41
City’s JPA. 42
43
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8350, 44
Approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Joint Powers Agreement. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
3
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 4
5
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 6
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 8
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12
A. October 27, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 13
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the October 27, 2014, City Council 15
meeting minutes as presented. 16
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 18
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11. REPORTS 20
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 21
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Council Member Hull thanked Public Works Director DeBar for his service to the City of 23
Mounds View over the past six years. He appreciated his efforts in creating the municipal 24
maintenance program for the City’s buildings and for overseeing the street improvements 25
program. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 26
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Council Member Gunn explained there would be a TCAAP Open House at the Ramsey County 28
Public Works Building in the Marsden Room on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 29
p.m. She reported the projects planned for County Road I and H would be addressed, along with 30
the diverging diamond interchange at County Road 96. 31
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Council Member Mueller indicated she was invited to attend a Court of Honor this evening for 33
Troop #267. She commented she was a merit badge mentor for citizenship. She discussed the 34
scouts in the community working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. She was proud of the hard 35
work these youth were putting into their rank advancement. 36
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Council Member Mueller reported she would be attending a League of Minnesota Cities Board 38
meeting next week. 39
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Council Member Mueller stated the Mounds View Business Council would meet on Wednesday, 41
December 10th at 7:30 a.m. at the Mounds View Community Center and County Commissioner 42
Blake Huffman would be the guest speaker. 43
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Council Member Meehlhause stated NYFS would be meeting on Wednesday, December 10th. 45
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B. Reports of Staff. 2
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City Administrator Ericson reviewed a revised fee schedule with the Council and noted three 4
changes with regard to surcharges. He requested the Council discuss and approve the amended 5
fee schedule by motion. 6
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Amended 2015 Fee Schedule. 8
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
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Public Works Director DeBar discussed the sediment sampling results from Silver View Pond 12
with the Council. He was happy to report that all samples were Level 1, which would reduce the 13
expense for the project. 14
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Public Works Director DeBar thanked the Council and residents for allowing him to serve the 16
City of Mounds View for the past six years. He appreciated the confidence and support the 17
Council has offered him. 18
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Mayor Flaherty commended Public Works Director DeBar for his efforts on behalf of the City, 20
for his professionalism and wished him well in his new position. 21
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Mayor Flaherty stated it has been a pleasure serving with the Council and staff in 2014. He 23
wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 24
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 26
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City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 28
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, January 5, 2015 following Special City 30
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Next Special Council Meeting: Monday, January 5, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 32
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13. ADJOURNMENT 34
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. 36
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 31, 2014
To: James Ericson, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report – 2014 Year End
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters.
Review, research and consult with City staff regarding medical marijuana dispensary
issues. Consult with City staff regarding fire department district matters. Consult
with City staff regarding garbage and solid waste management licensing issues.
Matters are presently pending.
MU125-12: Finance Department. Work is being performed on a conduit bond issue for Catholic
Eldercare. Coordinate logistics with City staff regarding same. Draft resolution and
draft and publish a notice of public hearing. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-5: General Real Estate Matters. Review Contract for Private Development, etc. release
request and documents. Draft and revise releases and forward to City staff. Matter is
presently pending.
MU210-35: Mounds View Community Center. Review proposed lease kitchen and provide
comments to City staff. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-107: Telecommunication and Franchise Matters. Review ongoing correspondence
regarding cable television franchise (Comcast). Consult with City staff regarding
same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-111: Personnel Matters. Consult with City staff regarding disability benefits, FMLA,
ADA, health insurance benefits and workers’ compensation issues. Matter is
presently pending.
&
James Ericson
December 31, 2014
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MU210-220: DVS Investigation. Review documentation and reports and consult with City staff
regarding same. Consult with investigator. Attend special closed meeting with City
Council and City staff. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-221: LMCIT/DVS General. Several notices of legal claims have been presented to the
City and have been tendered for defense by the League of Minnesota cities Insurance
Trust. Consult with City staff and City Council. Consult with LMCIT attorneys.
Matters are presently pending.
MU210-233: TCAAP Sanitary Sewer Matter. Consult with City staff regarding same. Attend
meetings with City staff and other interested parties. Matter is presently pending.
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