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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
TUESDAY, May 26, 2015
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office Ceremony for Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning
B. Resolution 8419 Recognizing Eagle Scout Daniel Niedfeldt-Thomas
C. Resolution 8424 Recognizing Eagle Scout Alex Kasporwicz
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Continued Public Hearing – Resolution 8410, to Consider an Off-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor Located at 2840 County Road 10
B. 7:00pm Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
900, Amending City Code Titles 1000 and 1100 to Remove Language
Pertaining to Religious Institutions (ROLL CALL VOTE)
C. 7:00pm Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
901, Amending City Code Title 500, Business License Regulations, by Adding
Chapter 519, Christmas Trees (ROLL CALL VOTE)
D. 7:00pm Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
902, Amending City Code Title 1100, Chapter 1112, to Add Requirements for
Temporary Outdoor Food Sales (ROLL CALL VOTE)
E. Resolution 8418 for Approval to Purchase 9 Automated External Defibrillators
(AED’s)
F. Resolution 8420, Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and Preparation
of Bidding Documents for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11
G. Resolution 8421, Approving a Construction Contract with Hydro-Klean LLC for
the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
H. Resolution 8415, a Resolution Approving an Exemption for CenturyLink to
Install and Deploy Aerial Fiber Optic Facilities in Mounds View
I. Resolution 8422 Authorizing Budget Adjustment and Approving Bid and
Authorizing Contract with Northwest Asphalt for the Silver View Park Trail
Rehabilitation
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8423 Approving the Contract with Upper Cut Tree Service and 4
Seasons Tree Care for Tree Removals of Accessible and Non-accessible Trees
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
City Council Agenda
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 27, 2015, City Council Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department Quarterly Report
2. Update on Draft Poultry/Foul Ordinance
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 8, 2015, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 1, 2015, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 8419
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECOGNITION OF DANIEL NIEDFELDT-THOMAS ON
ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, Daniel Niedfeldt-Thomas is a member of Boy Scout Troop 267 and
until recently, was a resident of the City of Mounds View; and,
WHEREAS, Daniel has performed many hours of service in support of the Mounds
View Festival in the Park parade and car show; and,
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program
of the Boy Scouts of America; and,
WHEREAS, requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout include earning at least
21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law,
service, and leadership; and,
WHEREAS , Daniel’s Eagle Scout project was completed this spring--he designed
and coordinated completion of an outdoor seating area at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church;
and,
WHEREAS, Daniel was presented with his Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony on
May 17, 2015, at the Mounds View Community Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council does
hereby extend congratulations and deserved recognition to Daniel Niedfeldt-Thomas on his
noteworthy and tremendous achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2016.
___________________________
Mayor Flaherty
_____________________ ____________________
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
______________________ ____________________
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
________________________
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06B
Special Order of Business
RESOLUTION NO. 8424
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RECOGNITION OF ALEX KASPROWICZ ON
ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, Alex Kasporwicz is a member of Boy Scout Troop 84 of Maple
Grove MN; and,
WHEREAS, Alex has performed many hours of service in support of the Boy
Scouts and the local community; and,
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank attainable in the Boy
Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America; and,
WHEREAS, requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout include earning at
least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and
Law, organizing a service project, and providing leadership; and,
WHEREAS, Alex’s Eagle Scout project was completed last fall--he performed
storm water bank restoration and trail improvements at Silver View Park in Mounds
View MN; and,
WHEREAS, Alex was presented with his Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony on
May 9, 2015, at Elm Creek Park Reserve.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council
does hereby extend congratulations and deserved recognition to Alex Kasprowicz on
his noteworthy and tremendous achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2016.
___________________________
Mayor Flaherty
_____________________ ____________________
Councilmember Gunn Councilmember Hull
______________________ ____________________
Councilmember Meehlhause Councilmember Mueller
ATTEST:
________________________
City Administrator Ericson
(seal)
Item 06C
Special Order of Business
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: May 26, 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: Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8410, a Resolution to
Consider an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal
for ABC Liquor, located at 2840 County Road 10
Introduction:
In accordance with Chapter 502 of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is
required for all liquor license renewals. The City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating
liquor license for ABC Liquor effective July 1, 2014, and their renewal is before the City
Council for consideration. ABC Liquor’s Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License will expire
June 30, 2015.
Discussion:
The deadline for submitting liquor license applications and fees was on Wednesday, May
1, 2015. This public hearing was originally scheduled for Monday, May 11th, but needed to
be continued because ABC Liquor did not submit any application materials. Staff notified
ABC Liquor by telephone and by faxed letter correspondence that application materials and
applicable fees (to include the 20% late fee) were due on Thursday, May 21st at 11am. In
addition, Staff notified ABC Liquor of tonight’s public hearing. ABC Liquor did not submit
any liquor license application materials and applicable fees by the May 21st deadline.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council postpone this item to the next City Council Meeting
to Monday, June 8, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: May 26, 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: Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
900, Amending City Code Titles 1000 and 1100 of the Mounds
View Zoning Code to Remove Language Pertaining to Religious
Institutions (ROLL CALL VOTE)
The City Attorney suggested that the City Code be amended to remove language pertaining to
religious institutions. In several areas of the Zoning Code where religious institutions are
described as a use, the language also includes “such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues.” The City Attorney recommends that this list of examples be removed so that the
Code isn’t inadvertently excluding a type of religious institution that isn’t on this list. There are
also a couple places in the code where only the word “church” is used, so the amendment also
includes changing church to religious institution.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance 900. Staff also recommends the Council
consent to the publication of a summary of the ordinance as authorized by City Charter
section 3.07.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 900
ORDINANCE 900
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLES 1000 AND 1100 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY
CODE TO REMOVE LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE SP-197-15
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title
1000, Chapter 1008.11 of the Mounds View City Code by deleting the stricken
language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1008.11 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS
Subd. 1. Signage Allowances for Specific Land Uses: Public or semi public recreational
buildings and neighborhood and community centers; public and private education
institutions limited to elementary, middle and senior high schools; religious
institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues; nursing homes,
senior assisted living facilities and commercial day care facilities; may be allowed
the following signage:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1106.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Conditional Uses” by
deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community
centers, public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high
and senior high schools and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels,
temples and synagogues; provided, that:
h. Day care center, group nursery or adult day care operating as a secondary or
accessory use in a public or semi-public recreational building, neighborhood or
community center, public and private educational institution limited to elementary,
junior high and senior high schools, and religious institutions, such as churches,
chapels, temples and synagogues; subject to the following conditions:
Ordinance 900
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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1110.04 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Conditional Uses” by
deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1110.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-5 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Improvement, enlargement, extension or alteration of an existing mobile home
park.
Subd. 2. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community
centers; public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high
and senior high schools; and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels,
temples and synagogues; provided, that:
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1114.02 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Permitted Uses” by
deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1114.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-3 District:
Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers,
public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and senior high
schools and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues.
(Ord. 617, 6-8-98)
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 1100
Chapter 1121 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Off-Street Parking
Requirements” by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as
follows:
1121.08: CALCULATING SPACE:
Subd. 1. Fractions of Space: When determining the number of off-street parking spaces
results in a fraction, each fraction of one-half (1/2) or more shall constitute another
space.
Subd. 2. Places of Assembly: In stadiums, sports arenas, churches religious institutions
and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy
benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each twenty two inches (22") of
such seating facilities shall be counted as one (1) seat for the purpose of
determining requirements.
Ordinance 900
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1121.13: SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and
maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective
uses hereinafter set forth:
Church Religious Institution, theater,
auditorium
At least one (1) parking space for each
four (4) seats, based on the design
capacity of the main assembly hall.
Facilities, as may be provided in
conjunction with such buildings or uses,
shall be subject to additional
requirements which are imposed by this
Title.
1121.15: JOINT FACILITIES AND DRIVEWAYS:
Subd. 1. Joint Facilities:
(2) Up to fifty percent (50%) of the off-street parking facilities required for
any use specified under subdivision 1b4 below as primary daytime uses may be
supplied by the parking facilities provided by the following: nighttime or Sunday
uses, auditoriums incidental to a public or parochial school, churches religious
institutions, bowling alley, dance hall, theaters, bar or restaurant.
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 May 26, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 900 that amends
Titles 1000 and 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. These
amendments will remove language pertaining to different types of religious
institutions. 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.
Ordinance 900
Page 4
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council the 11th day
of May, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council the 26th day of May, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 5, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7C
Meeting Date: May 26, 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: Public Hearing – Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
901, Amending City Code Title 500, Business License
Regulations, to Add Chapter 519, Christmas Trees (ROLL CALL
VOTE)
The City of Mounds View requires business licenses for Transient Merchants, which includes
Christmas Tree Sales. The transient merchants must also comply with the zoning code, which
requires a conditional use permit for outdoor sales for more than 10 days.
Staff researched what 12 other metro cities require for Christmas tree sales. All of the cities
allow Christmas tree sales and none requires a conditional use permit for this use. All of the
cities simply require an annual permit or license. Staff recommends that the City Code be
amended to better accommodate Christmas tree sale businesses. Since this specific business
only operates for approximately 30 days each year, staff feels that requiring a conditional use
permit is unnecessary. Staff suggests that the City Code be amended to add Christmas Tree
Sales as a new business license type to Title 500, Business License Regulations, and simply
require an annual business license for this type of business. The Fee Schedule will also be
amended to include a new Christmas Tree sales license fee of $204.00.
Staff added one additional item to the ordinance since the first reading in order to clarify that
new Chapter 519 is the only applicable code section for Christmas tree sales:
519.08: The provisions of Chapter 1114.04 Subd. 5 are not applicable to Christmas
tree sales.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance 901. Staff also recommends the Council
consent to the publication of a summary of the ordinance as authorized by City Charter
section 3.07.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 901
ORDINANCE 901
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE TITLE 500, BUSINESS
LICENSE REGULATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 519 FOR CHRISTMAS TREE
SALES; SPECIAL PLANNING CASE SP-196-15
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title
500 of the Mounds View City Code by deleting the stricken language and adding the
underlined text as follows:
TITLE 500
BUSINESS LICENSE REGULATIONS
Subject Chapter
General Liquor Provisions .................................................... 501
Intoxicating Liquor ................................................................ 502
3.2 Percent Malt Liquor ........................................................ 503
Peddlers, Solicitors And Transient Merchants ..................... 504
Restaurants .......................................................................... 505
Amusement Devices And Centers ....................................... 506
Bowling Alleys ...................................................................... 507
Rides, Carnivals And Circuses ............................................ 508
Gasoline Stations ................................................................. 509
New And Used Car Dealers ................................................. 510
Recuperative Homes And Half-Way Houses ....................... 511
Cigarette And Tobacco Products ......................................... 512
Adult Establishments ........................................................... 513
Therapeutic Massage ......................................................... 514
Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body ....................... 515
Scarring and Body Painting Establishments
Pawnshops (Added, Ord. 712, 11-10-03) ............................ 516
(Intentionally Left Blank) ....................................................... 517
Regulating Lawful Gambling (Added, Ord. 835, 4-1-10) ...... 518
Christmas Trees…………………………………..…………..519
Ordinance 901
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 500 of
the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Business License Regulations” by deleting
the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
CHAPTER 519
CHRISTMAS TREES
SECTION:
519.01: Definitions
519.02: License Required
519.03 Application
519.04: License Fees
519.05: Restrictions of Sale
519.06: Licenses Not Transferable
519.07: License Expiration and Site Clean Up
519.08: Violation of Provisions
519.01: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Chapter, the terms defined in this
Section have the meaning given to them herein:
Subd. 1. Christmas Trees: Shall be defined as natural trees used for decoration at holiday
time.
519.02: LICENSE REQUIRED: No person shall directly or indirectly sell Christmas
trees at retail in the City without first obtaining a license from the City Administrator.
519.03: APPLICATION: Every applicant for such a license shall file an application
with the City Administrator. The application shall be on a form supplied by the City
Administrator and shall contain the full name and address of the applicant, address and
property owners name of where said business is to be carried on, and such other
information as the application form may require. Such license may contain reasonable
restrictions on the operation of the business.
519.04: LICENSE FEES: The annual license fee shall be established by resolution
of the City Council, and must be paid to the City at the time that the application is filed.
519.05: RESTRICTIONS OF SALE: Christmas tree lots shall only be located in
business zoned districts.
Ordinance 901
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519.06: LICENSES NOT TRANSFERABLE: Licenses issued pursuant to this article
shall not be transferable.
519.07: LICENSE EXPIRATION AND SITE CLEAN UP: A license issued pursuant
to this article shall expire on January fifteenth following the date of granting. By such date,
the premises described in the application must be cleaned up and unsold trees removed. If
the premises are not cleaned up, the City may cause the premises to be cleaned up and
charge the cost to the applicant.
519.08: The provisions of Chapter 1114.04 Subd. 5 are not applicable to Christmas
tree sales.
519.09: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provision of this
Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the license provided for in Section
519.02 of this Chapter may be revoked by the Council upon due notice.
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 May 26, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 901 that amends
Mounds View Municipal Code Title 500, Business License Regulations. This
amendment will add Chapter 519, requirements for Christmas Tree sales. 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 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 the 11th day
of May, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council the 26th day of May, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 5, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7D
Meeting Date: May 26, 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: Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
902, Amending City Code Title 1100, Adding Requirements for
Temporary Outdoor Food Sales (ROLL CALL VOTE)
The City of Mounds View requires business licenses for Transient Merchants, and the licenses
can be issued for up to one year. There haven’t been many merchants over the years that
have temporarily sold things in the city – it’s typically only been a seafood company that will
sell from their truck for one or two days a few times a year. Two years ago, a food truck owner
applied for a transient merchant license. Since they are selling prepared food, they also must
get a license from the Ramsey County Department of Health, which is in effect for 21 days at a
single location. The Mounds View Zoning Code only allows the food sales in the same
location for 10 days which made things complicated for the food truck owner.
Staff recommends that the Zoning Code be amended to better accommodate temporary
outdoor food sales, and to be consistent with state and county food truck permit timelines. The
food truck has been successful in Mounds View and a code amendment would make it easier
for them to operate here. Staff suggests that the code amendment be specific to temporary
outdoor food sales rather than any type of sales so that we don’t get other types of vendors
selling in parking lots for long periods of time.
Staff added one additional item to the ordinance since the first reading in order to clarify that
new subdivision 7 is the only applicable code section for temporary outdoor food sales:
g. The provisions of Chapter 1112.03 Subd. 5 are not applicable to temporary
outdoor food sales as an accessory use.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance 902. Staff also recommends the Council
consent to the publication of a summary of the ordinance as authorized by City Charter
section 3.07.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 902
ORDINANCE 902
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE TITLE 1100, TO ADD
REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR FOOD SALES;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE SP-195-15
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title
1100, Chapter 1112 of the Mounds View Zoning Code by deleting the stricken
language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1112.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-1
District:
Subd. 7. Temporary outdoor food sales as an accessory use and including sales in or
from motorized vehicles, trailers, or wagons, subject to the following:
a. The activity shall not continue on the same property for a period greater than
twenty-one (21) consecutive days.
b. Notwithstanding Article 13, Section 7 of the Minnesota Constitution, a
license issued by the City shall be obtained prior to commencing the activity.
c. A permit will not be issued without the written consent of the property owner.
d. The sales area shall be grassed or surfaced to control dust.
e. The activity shall not take up parking space as required for conformity of this
Title.
f. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall
be in compliance with Sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title.
g. The provisions of Chapter 1112.03 Subd. 5 are not applicable to temporary
outdoor food sales as an accessory use.
Ordinance 902
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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 May 26, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 902 that amends
Mounds View Municipal Code Title 1100, Chapter 1112. This amendment
will add specific requirements for temporary outdoor food sales. A printed
copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business
hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site
located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council the 11th day
of May, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council the 26th day of May, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 5, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: May 26, 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 8418 for Approval to Purchase Nine Automated
External Defibrillators (AED’s)
Introduction:
The police department equips police vehicles with automated external defibrillators
(AED’s) to use during response to medical emergency calls in the event of a cardiac
arrest. In addition, there are 4 locations in city owned buildings that have AED’s
available for public use. There are a total of 15 AED units in the squads and city
buildings.
Last year, the police department determined our supply of automated external
defibrillators, acquired in 2006, would no longer be supported by the manufacturer,
Physio Control, beginning in 2015. It is critical that these life saving devices be reliable
and dependable. Therefore, six of those units were replaced last year with new units
from Philips. Those units were purchased through donated funds from Bethlehem
Baptist Church and an Allina Health Heart Safe grant.
Discussion:
In order to fully replace the remaining nine units still being used, an amount of $14,400
was budgeted in 2015 to fund the total purchase.
The total cost to purchase the requested Philips AED’s totals $11,707.20, which
includes a trade in credit for the old AED units.
Recommendation:
Staff is requesting council approval for the purchase of nine Philips automated external
defibrillators (AED’s) at a total cost of $11,707.20.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8418
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE NINE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATORS (AED’s)
WHEREAS, the police department currently equips all police vehicles with
automated external defibrillators (AED’s) to aid officers during medical response calls;
and
WHEREAS, the police department still has a current supply of nine AED’s,
which were issued in 2006 and are no longer being supported by the manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that medical AED equipment used by officers be dependable
and reliable; and
WHEREAS, last year the department purchased six new Philips AED units through
donations and grant funds, with nine older units still in use in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the total cost to purchase nine additional Philips AED units is
$11,707.20, which includes trade-in credit for the nine older AED’s.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the purchase of nine Philips AED
units at a total cost of $11,707.20.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07I
Meeting Date: May 26, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Interim Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8422, Authorizing Budget Adjustment and Approving Bid
and Authorizing Contract with Northwest Asphalt for the Silver View
Park Trail Rehabilitation
Background/Discussion:
The City is in the process of rehabilitating Silver View Park Trail, this trail was originally
constructed as a wood chip trail around the pond shortly after it was constructed. The City let a
contract for converting the trail into an asphalt pavement trail in 1993. The specifications for that
project required an 8-foot wide trail with 4-inches of aggregate base and 2-inches of asphalt. This
was a typical pavement section for trails at that time. However, sections of this trail have failed
due to environmental degradation. There are areas where storm water runoff drains over the
pavement, degrading the pavement and creating ponding and icy conditions in the winter months.
The type of equipment used for maintaining or accessing the trail has also contributed in having
the trail around the Silver View Park storm drainage pond fail. For these reasons listed but
primarily due to the underlying soils ability for support – which is related to an inferior original
pavement design the trail is beyond repairs or use in its functional life span.
The City Council has taken the following steps for the rehabilitation of the Silver View Park Trail:
• In September 2014, American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) performed geotechnical and
pavement evaluation services for the trail in Silver View Park.
• December 3, 2014 Resolution 8348. Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and
Preparation of bidding Documents.
• February 23, 2015 City Council authorized Staff to continue moving project forward after
the Engineers estimate of $313.000 for the project was higher than the 2015 budget. Line
items in the budget will be used to cover the difference.
• April 13, 2015 Resolution 8396, Approving Bid Documents and Authorizing Advertisement
for bid. Bolton & Menk, Inc. prepared the design and bidding documents for this project.
These plans address drainage issues, trail design sections, easements, and damage from
roots by nearby trees, to ensure the longevity of the trail.
On Tuesday May 19, 2015 Bids were received, opened and read aloud. Six (6) bids were received
one of the bids is considered Non responsive for not acknowledging the addendum,
Contractor Base Bid
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $372,586.75
Barber Construction, Inc. $421,825.00
Dresel Contracting Inc. $421,909.14
Sunram Construction, Inc. $455,025.75
FPI Paving Contractors Inc. $458,996.00
Urban Companies Non responsive for not acknowledging addendum
Resolution , Authorizing Contract with Northwest Asphalt Silver View Trial Rehabilitation
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Bolton & Menk, Inc. reviewed the bids and attached is the Abstract of Bids. The low bid received is
from Northwest Asphalt of Shakopee MN., in the amount of $372,586.75. The Engineers estimate
for this project is $313,000.00. Over all projects in Ramsey County appear to be coming in at an
average of 10% to 15% higher than engineering estimates. Adding the engineering fees of
$58,000 plus a 5% contingency of $21,529.34 brings the total cost of this project to $452,116.09.
This is $102,116.09 over the 2015 budget. The Council approved on February 23, 2015 to
increase the budget to $350,000.00 by using line item funds intended for the New Public Works
Building. Public Works Staff informed the City Administrator of the results of the bid opening and to
discuss the options. Staff also met with the Finance Director, to inform him of the bid results and
discuss the options and how the project would be funded if the Council elects to move forward.
Recommendation:
Public Works and the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission both recommend
rehabilitating the trail at Silver View Park.
The City Council has a few options to consider:
• Reject all bids and re-bid the project in 2016, (the costs for this project will most likely
increase in 2016).
• Re-design the trail by removing the asphalt and have the trial become an ag-lime trail
(staff does not have an estimate for this cost. This would also effect winter operations
for snow removal. Costs for this option would be sought if the Council directs staff to
provide).
• Adjust the 2015 Budget in the Special Projects (Fund 480), account 480-4180-7050
increasing the amount by $102,116.09.
Attached to this staff report is a resolution authorizing the Adjustment of the budget and
authorizing a contract to be awarded to Northwest Asphalt of Shakopee for the Silver View Park
Trail Rehabilitation in the amount of $372,586.75, for a total of $452,116.09 including engineering
fees and 5% contingency, with a completion date by August 22, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson – Interim Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 8422
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVING BID AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT WITH NORTHWEST ASPHALT FOR THE SILVER VIEW PARK TRAIL
REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, the trails in Silver View Park were originally constructed as wood chip paths
in the early 1980’s, then paved with asphalt in 1993, and the existing condition of the pavement
is poor and stormwater runoff drains across many areas of the trails; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the importance of this trail and the need to
rehabilitate do to the trail failing primarily due to the underlying soils ability for support – which is
related to an inferior original pavement design; and
WHEREAS, engineering consultant Bolton & Menk, Inc. prepared both design, and
bidding documents for the reconstruction of the trail which also includes drainage
improvements; and
WHEREAS, monies have been budgeted in 2015 under the Special Projects Fund (480-
4180-7050) for the trail rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, bids were received on May 19, 2015 with the low bid of $372,586.75 from
Northwest Asphalt of Shakopee MN; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the total project is $102,186.25 short and
monies have been budgeted in 2015 under the Special Projects Fund (480-4180-7050) for the
trail rehabilitation of $350,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Authorizes the 2015 Budget to be adjusted in the Special Project Funds 480-4180-7050 in
the amount of $102,186.25, for the Silver View Park Trail Rehabilitation Project
2. City Council accepts the bid from Northwest Asphalt for $372,586.75 for the Silver View
Park Trail Rehabilitation Project and awards the contract to them.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed
to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to
accomplish the intent of this resolution.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 8A
Meeting Date: May 26, 2015
Type of Business: CA
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Interim Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8423 Approving the Contract With Upper Cut
Tree Service and 4 Seasons Tree Care for Tree Removal of
Accessible and Non-Accessible Trees.
Background/Discussion:
Public Works is charged to oversee the Forestry duties in the City this includes trees in on
City grounds as well as trees in the ROW (right of way). Duties include the Diseased Tree
Ordinance, where Elm Trees, Oak Trees and recently Ash Trees, with the Emerald Ash
borer the main concern of this Ordinance. To assist Public Works with the removal of
diseased trees, quotes are obtained for the removal of accessible trees where a vehicle
and equipment has easy access to the site in order to remove the trees and non-accessible
trees, for cases where access with vehicles is not possible. In the past the contracts have
been annual to every two to three years; both contracts for the tree removals expired in
March of 2015. Public Works Staff sent the requests for bids to five tree services
companies.
The Proposals were further broken down in both the accessible and non-accessible trees in
two categories:
• Cost per tree with trunk diameter less than 35 inches
• Cost per tree with a trunk diameter greater than 35 inches
There were three companies that submitted proposals. The results are as follows:
Accessible Trees:
Company Cost/ Inch;< 35” Cost/ Inch; >35”
4 Seasons Tree Care $15.00 $30.00
Upper Cut Tree Service $22.00 $28.00
Midwest Tree Experts $75.00 $100.00
Non-Accessible Trees:
Company Cost/ Inch;< 35” Cost/ Inch; >35”
Upper Cut Tree Service $23.00 $35.00
4 Seasons Tree Care $25.00 $50.00
Midwest Tree Experts $100.00 $115.00
The low quote for accessible trees was submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care and for non-
accessible trees by Upper Cut Tree Service. Both tree service companies have held
municipal contracts with other cities in the past, and are the same contractors that have
been working with the City of Mounds View since 2009.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve awarding a contract from 2015 - 2018 with
4 Seasons Tree Care for tree removal of accessible trees.
Staff also recommends the City Council approve awarding a contract from 2015 - 2018
to Upper Cut Tree Service for tree removal of non-accessible trees.
Funds are available in 100-4380-3520.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Interim Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 8423
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE CONTRACT WITH UPPER CUT TREE SERVICE AND 4
SEASONS TREE CARE FOR TREE REMOVAL OF ACCESSIBLE AND NON-
ACCESSIBLE TREES
WHEREAS, proposals are received to perform tree removal and tree trimming
services to be done as part of the Diseased Tree Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, these services are budgeted in 100-4380-3520; and
WHEREAS, there were three companies that submitted tree removal quotes for
trees that are accessible and trees that are not accessible; and
WHEREAS, the low quote was submitted by Upper Cut Tree Service for trees
smaller and larger than 35 inches in diameter for non-accessible trees; and
WHEREAS, the low quote was submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care for trees
smaller and larger than 35 inches in diameter for accessible trees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. That a contract for non-accessible trees is hereby awarded to Upper Cut
Tree Service for trees smaller and larger than 35 inches in diameter.
2. That a contract for accessible trees is hereby awarded to 4 Seasons Tree
Care for trees smaller and larger than 35 inches in diameter.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with Upper Cut Tree Service and 4 Seasons Tree
Service to perform tree removal and tree trimming for the City of Mounds
View. Said contracts shall expire on December 31, 2018.
4. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby
authorized and directed to take all additional steps and actions necessary
or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this resolution.
Adopted this 26th day of May, 2015
ATTEST:
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
(SEAL)
James Ericson, City Administrator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
April 27, 2015 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:02 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 (arrived at 7:46 p.m.), Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, April 27, 2015, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, April 27, 2015, agenda as revised. 23
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 27
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Kathleen Smith introduced herself to the Council and stated she was a resident of Mounds View. 29
She discussed the importance of honey bees to the City and environment, noting the population 30
of honey bees was declining. She requested that the Council allow honey bee colonies in the 31
City of Mounds View. 32
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Mayor Flaherty questioned how many bees were in a honey bee colony. Ms. Smith explained 34
that a colony could start out with somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000 bees. As the colony 35
grows there could be 40,000 to 50,000 bees. 36
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Mayor Flaherty asked if bees were able to winter in Minnesota. Ms. Smith indicated she protects 38
her colony with a wax covered box and leaves a fair amount of honey in the hive to provide the 39
bees with key nutrients they need to survive the winter. She commented that the hive needed to 40
remain at 95 degrees Fahrenheit over the winter months. 41
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Council Member Mueller thanked Ms. Smith for the information she provided to Council. 43
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Council Member Meehlhause stated he has family members that have been bee keepers. He 1
feared how additional bee colonies would impact those who have bee sting allergies. Ms. Smith 2
discussed the two different bee families and reported that wasp, hornet and yellow jackets were 3
able to sting repeatedly. She commented that honey bees were only able to sting once and 4
typically only did so under duress. 5
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the Council was not prepared to take action regarding honey bees this 7
evening, but suggested that honey bees be discussed further by the Council in June. 8
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Gretchen Crowder, 3001 Bronson Drive, supported the City of Mounds View having honey bees. 10
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Robert Davies, 3024 Bronson Drive, stated he supported Mounds View residents having both 12
bees and chickens. He believed this was an evolving need for residents. 13
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Maria Ritar, 3016 Bronson Drive, fully supported having honey bees in her neighborhood as this 15
would be a great addition to the community. She was not afraid of being stung by the honey 16
bees. 17
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 19
A. Proclamation – Building Safety Month 20
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Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the 22
City of Mounds View. 23
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 25
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 899, 26
Amending Chapters 1102 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to 27
Allow Columbaria on Properties owned by Religious Institutions. 28
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Planning Associate Heller requested the Council hold a Public Hearing for a code amendment, 30
which would allow columbaria on properties owned by religious institutions. She discussed how 31
churches are beginning to display columbaria for family members. She provided comment on the 32
columbaria building materials and explained that the Planning Commission reviewed this code 33
amendment and recommended approval of the code amendment. 34
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 36
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 38
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if this Ordinance has been discussed with the local church 40
that had requested a columbaria. Planning Associate Heller explained that the code amendment 41
was discussed with the local church. 42
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if the exterior building materials on the columbaria should match the 44
principle structure. Planning Associate Heller explained that this was discussed by the Planning 45
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Commission and the group wanted to be ensured that the accessory structure was properly 1
maintained. 2
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce 4
Ordinance 899, Amending Chapters 1102 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to Allow 5
Columbaria on Properties owned by Religious Institutions. 6
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Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Planning Commission and Planning Associate Heller 8
for their work on this code amendment. 9
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
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B. Resolution 8402, Approving the Hire of Brian Erickson to the Public Works 13
Director Position. 14
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Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council approve the hire of Brian Erickson for 16
the Public Works Director position. She indicated that Brian Erickson would fill the vacancy left 17
when Nick DeBar resigned his position with the City of Mounds View. She stated it was the 18
consensus of staff to recommend the hire of Brian Erickson as he meets all requirements outlined 19
in the job description. She indicated Mr. Erickson would begin his employment with the City of 20
Mounds View on or about June 1st. 21
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Brian Erickson introduced himself to the Council and stated he was looking forward to working 23
in the City of Mounds View. He stated he has been with the City of Northfield for the past 10 24
years and was looking forward to the opportunities available in Mounds View. 25
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Mayor Flaherty explained he was very proud of the City’s Public Works Department and wished 27
Mr. Erickson well in his new position. 28
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8402, 30
Approving the Hire of Brian Erickson to the Public Works Director Position. 31
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Council Member Meehlhause indicated he and Council Member Hull participated in the 33
interview process. He stated he was very impressed with Mr. Erickson’s responses. 34
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
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C. Resolution 8403, Appointing Therese Kieffer to the Planning Commission. 38
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Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated Cindy Carvelli-Yu has resigned her position with 40
the Planning Commission, which left a vacancy. She requested the Council appoint Therese 41
Kieffer to the Planning Commission. This appointment would expire on December 31, 2015. 42
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Council Member Gunn arrived at the meeting. 44
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Mayor Flaherty believed that Ms. Kieffer was highly qualified to serve on the Planning 1
Commission. 2
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8403, 4
Appointing Therese Kieffer to the Planning Commission. 5
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
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D. Resolution 8398, Approving the Purchase of (2) two pumps for the Bronson 9
Lift Station. 10
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council consider the purchase of two 12
pumps for the Bronson Lift Station. He explained this lift station was originally constructed in 13
the 1960’s and was refurbished in 1991. The submersible pumps were in need of replacement 14
due to wear and tear over the past 24 years. He discussed the quotes received for two new 15
pumps. He recommended the Council approve the purchase of two pumps from Electric Pump at 16
an expense of $5,871 per pump plus $924 for installation. 17
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Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the thorough report. 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt 8398, Approving the 21
Purchase of (2) two pumps for the Bronson Lift Station. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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E. Resolution 8399, Authorizing Stantec to Complete Plans and Specifications 26
for the Mustang Drive/Circle Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage 27
Improvements. 28
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize Stantec to complete 30
plans and specifications for the Mustang Drive/Circle pavement rehabilitation and drainage 31
improvements. He explained that the City was in the process of rehabilitating Mustang Drive 32
and Mustang Circle off of Old Highway 8. He discussed the actions the Council has taken for 33
this project to date. He anticipated that construction for this project would begin in June of 2015. 34
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Council Member Mueller requested further information on how the assessments would be 36
handled for this project. Interim Public Works Director Peterson explained that assessments for 37
this project would be addressed after the improvement project was completed. 38
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8399, 40
Authorizing Stantec to Complete Plans and Specifications for the Mustang Drive/Circle 41
Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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F. Resolution 8400, Approving the Replacement of the Playground Equipment 1
at Groveland Park. 2
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the replacement of the 4
playground equipment at Groveland Park. He indicated the Parks Commission has been 5
reviewing this park and the National Park Institute recommends that all play structures be 6
replaced every 12 to 15 years. He commented that the Groveland Park playground was 20 years 7
old. He reported that Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground was approached to submit a bid on this 8
project. The bid for the Groveland Park playground equipment came in at $40,500 plus 9
installation and site work. The total expense for the park project would be $65,643.63. Staff 10
noted that this was a budgeted item within the 2015 budget and recommended that the Council 11
approve the playground equipment replacement. 12
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Council Member Mueller asked if the picnic area would be maintained within Groveland Park. 14
Interim Public Works Director Peterson explained that the picnic area would remain. 15
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Council Member Mueller discussed how the Groveland neighborhood was transitioning to 17
younger families and she believed these new residents would greatly appreciate the new park 18
equipment. 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8400, 21
Approving the Replacement of the Playground Equipment at Groveland Park. 22
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Council Member Meehlhause appreciated the Parks Commission and Public Works Department 24
staff for their efforts on Groveland Park. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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G. Resolution 8401, Awarding a Construction Contract with Pearson Bros, Inc. 29
for the 2015 Seal Coat Project for Areas A, B, & C. 30
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council award a construction contract with 32
Pearson Brothers, Inc. for the 2015 Seal Coat Project for Areas A, B and C. He stated the City 33
has worked to reconstruct its 26 miles of street while also creating a maintenance program. He 34
reported that in 2015 the City would need to seal coat Areas A, B and C. Bids for this project 35
were requested and Pearson Brothers submitted the low bid of $198,879.75 plus a 10% 36
contingency. Staff recommended the Council award the project to Pearson Brothers. 37
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Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the seal coating process. Interim Public Works 39
Director Peterson reported a thin layer of oil emulsion would be applied to the road surface and 40
would be covered with crushed granite. He indicated the loose gravel would be swept up within 41
24 hours. 42
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8401, 44
Awarding a Construction Contract with Pearson Brothers, Inc. for the 2015 Seal Coat Project for 45
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Areas A, B, & C. 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 5
A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., to 6
Consider a Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for the Mounds 7
View Festival in the Park Committee to Allow the Ole Piper Inn to sell 8
Liquor During the August 22, 2015, Mounds View Festival in the Park 9
Celebration. 10
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 16
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 18
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 20
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24
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None. 26
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11. REPORTS 28
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 29
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Council Member Mueller reported she attended a news conference at the League of Minnesota 31
Cities regarding the transportation funding bill. She was proud to report that 180 cities in 32
Minnesota have passed Resolutions of Support for the transportation funding bill. She thanked 33
the Council for offering the City’s support. 34
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Council Member Mueller stated the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office would be holding a 36
memorial service on May 11th at 11:00 a.m. to honor fallen police officers. 37
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Council Member Mueller commented on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. there would be a 39
Festival in the Park Committee meeting. She explained the committee was now taking entries 40
for the car show. 41
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Council Member Meehlhause indicated he would be attending a Northeast Youth and Family 43
Services board meeting on Thursday morning. 44
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Council Member Meehlhause stated on Friday and Saturday evening Pinewood Elementary 1
would be putting on a musical. He encouraged the public to support this local event. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty explained there would be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bel Rae Senior Living 4
on May 11th at 4:00 p.m. 5
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Mayor Flaherty reported last Thursday he went to the Capitol along with City Administrator 7
Ericson to further discuss the sound wall. The City was now waiting to see what action would be 8
taken by the legislature on the transportation bill. It was his hope that action would be taken in 9
2015 or 2016. 10
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Finance Director Beer indicated the Council had the opportunity to partner with Millennium 12
Charter Schools to acquire property and construct a facility in Brooklyn Center. He reported this 13
group was looking for $15 million in conduit bonding authority. He noted the City would not be 14
responsible for the bonds, but would receive a 1% fee on the bonds. Staff questioned if the 15
Council was interested in pursuing this partnership. The Council supported staff pursuing the 16
conduit bonds with Millennium Charter Schools. 17
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B. Reports of Staff. 19
1. Five Year Financial Plan Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 20
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Finance Director Beer reviewed the five year financial plan and Capital Improvement Program 22
with the Council. He noted this document would come before the Council at an upcoming 23
worksession to assist with the 2016 budgeting process. 24
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Council Member Mueller questioned if the splash pad would be completed in 2015. Finance 26
Director Beer believed this would be determined by the Council, but understood it was placed in 27
the budget. 28
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2. 1st Quarter Finance Report 30
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Finance Director Beer reviewed the 1st Quarter Financial Report with the Council. He explained 32
that property taxes would not be collected until late June, which accounted for the majority of the 33
City’s revenue. He reviewed the City’s expenditures, along with the revenues generated by the 34
Community Center. He discussed the capital projects planned for 2015. 35
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Finance Director Beer provided comment on the upgrades needed for the City’s cable equipment. 37
He indicated that Vanessa was addressing this item and would be reporting back to the Council 38
in the near future. He stated that all utility funds were trending below budget for the 1st Quarter. 39
He believed that LGA would be safe for 2015 and 2016 due to the State’s financial surplus. 40
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City Administrator Ericson stated last week he met with area City Managers within the North 42
Suburban Communications Commission. This was the group’s first meeting and the 43
CenturyLink proposal was discussed. 44
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City Administrator Ericson indicated the Area H Neighborhood Meeting would be held on 1
Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. 2
3
City Administrator Ericson reported the Spring Clean Up would be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 4
the Public Works facility from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 5
6
City Administrator Ericson stated a Tri-City Fire Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 7
9th at 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station 3. 8
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City Administrator Ericson reviewed the items that would be discussed at the May 4th City 10
Council worksession meeting. 11
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Council Member Meehlhause discussed the County Road H project. He thanked staff for 13
working with the County and MnDOT regarding this project. 14
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 16
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City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 18
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 20
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 21
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13. ADJOURNMENT 23
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. 25
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Mounds View Police
Quarterly Report
January- March 2015
Officer Schultes making a presentation on cyberbullying for the 5th graders at Pinewood School
Police Department
2401 County Road 10· Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Phone 763-717-4070· FAX: 763-717-4069
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Statistical Report:
Activity
Jan thru Mar
2015
TOTAL
Jan thru Mar
2014
TOTAL
Year to Date
TOTAL
Adult Arrests 87 78 87
Juvenile Arrests 2 19 2
Calls For Service 2306 1921 2306
Court Citations 177 174 177
Administrative
Offenses
39 21 39
Jan thru Mar 2015 Investigative Reports
Cases assigned for investigation
TOTAL 69 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 69
Assault 10 Misc-Other Offenses 14
Burglary 3 Disturbing Peace 4
Forgery 1 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 3 Property
Damage/Trespass
1
Arson 0 Robbery 0
Crimes Against Family 4 Theft/Fraud 10
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
Other)
11 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 2
Criminal Sexual Conduct 2 Weapons 0
Misc. Liquor Offenses 0 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
1
Juvenile-Runaway 3 Homicide 0
3
Jan thru Mar 2015 Crime Reports
TOTAL 258 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 258
Assault 23 Misc-Other Offenses 5
Burglary 7 Disturbing Peace 27
Forgery 3 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 18 Property
Damage/Trespass
23
Arson 0 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 14 Theft/Fraud 67
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
other)
37 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 17
Criminal Sexual Conduct 2 Weapons 0
Misc. Liquor Offenses 3 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
6
Juvenile-
Runaway/Curfew
5 Homicide 0
Jan thru Mar 2015 Misc. Incidents, Calls & Complaints
TOTAL 2,048 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 2,048
Lost & Found
(persons/property)
25 Suspicion Narcotics 12
Vehicles (towed, recovered,
abandoned)
21 Public Disturbance/Loud
Party
83
Accidents 45 Disorderly Juvenile 22
Animal
Complaints/Impounds
37 MV/Traffic Complaints 321
Fires 5 Traffic Stops 205
Medical/Suicide/Mental/DOA 218 City Ordinance
Complaints
5
Domestic-Verbal 60 Warrants 19
Alarms 69 Assist other Agencies 83
Lockouts 45 Misc. Public Calls 376
Suspicious Misc 128 Proactive Police Visit 269
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School Resource Officer (SRO) Report:
The SRO performs various duties on a daily basis at Edgewood Middle School which include
the following:
• assisting with traffic flow in front of the school,
• ensuring the school is secured each morning,
• providing a police presence in the hallways during passing times and in the cafeteria
during lunch times,
• investigating crimes that occur on school property,
• assisting patrol by performing follow-up on cases that involve students or school
property
• assisting with lock down, fire, and severe weather drills,
• serving as a member of the school crisis team,
• providing police support to school dances and after school activities,
• assisting at Pinewood Elementary/The Bridges as needed,
• being a liaison between the school and the police department,
• forming positive relationships with students,
Some additional services the SRO provided at the school this quarter included:
• Maintaining the school radio communications system
• Deescalating out of control students
• Communicating with juvenile probation officers
• Operation of the school surveillance system
• Locating truant/missing students
• Locating and recovering stolen bikes, electronics, and other property
In the first quarter, the SRO assisted with the following notable incident reports generated:
• 7 theft reports
• 1 child abuse/malicious punishment report
• 2 medical assists/psych. holds
• 6 criminal damage to property reports
• 8 lost/recovered property reports
• 31 disorderly conduct/disruptive student incidents
• 2 citizen assists
• 4 assault reports
• 7 harassment/stalking reports
• 1 truancy incident
• 12 student transports
• 2 domestic assault reports
• 1 juvenile possession of tobacco
• 3 juvenile warrant arrests
• Assisted Irondale SRO Griffin with a 4th degree assault on a peace officer, and an
additional narcotics/obstruction incident.
• **Three juveniles were arrested during the first quarter, and there were no
referrals to the diversion program. A complaint was requested on an adult
female for Gross Misdemeanor domestic assault. **
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Highlights/Recap from 1st quarter 2015:
• The SRO gave a harassment/bullying presentation to the 4th and 5th grade classes at
Pinewood Elementary
• The SRO spoke to the 8th grade health classes about the dangers of alcohol and
driving while impaired.
• The SRO provided additional supervision and security during all after school activities
and parent communication nights. The district has requested a stronger law
enforcement presence during all after school programs.
• The SRO provided focused patrol in the neighborhoods surrounding the school at the
request of students while they walked home.
• The SRO has focused efforts on diverting “at risk” students away from making
decisions with negative consequences through one on one discussion and educational
videos.
• The SRO assisted with several lockdown and fire drills to prepare the students/staff for
potential emergencies.
• The SRO helped with building tours for next year’s incoming 6th graders from
Pinewood and Sunnyside.
Training Report:
• Employee Right –to-Know
• Plain View and Plain Feel Exceptions
• Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement
• Hearing Conservation
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Investigating Underage Alcohol Offenses
• Use of Force Refresher phase-1
• Use of Force Refresher phase-1
• Taser Refresher
• Rifle Qualification
• Handgun Qualification
• 35th Annual MPPOA Legislative Conference
• Open Fields, Curtilage, and Knock-and-Talks
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Training level -1 part-1
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Training level-1 part-2
• Readiness Aspects, Use of Force
• Line of Duty Injuries and Prevention
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• One on One Control Tactics
• Civil Standbys
• Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
• Data Master Operator Training
• Zuercher Records Management System
• Tri-Tech Computer Aided Dispatch System
• Alcohol and Gambling in Minnesota
• Leading Change
• Pipeline Emergency Response
• Canine Narcotics Trials
• Field Analysis of Drugs Training
• TAC Workshop
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Canine (K-9) Unit
The Mounds View Police Department K-9 unit has been deployed and utilized many times in
the past few months. These include calls such as building searches, vehicle searches,
narcotics detection and in one particular instance, assisting with a suicidal female who was
refusing to drop a weapon.
In the first three months of 2015, the Mounds View Police Department K-9 team participated
in several public appearances. One appearance included the taping of an interview for local
cable television and another was the annual Mounds View Town Hall meeting held on March
30, 2015.
Also in March, Officer Erickson and Niko competed in their second annual narcotics detection
trials held in Stillwater. They competed with several other K-9 teams from region 18 of the
United States Police Canine Association. Niko received very high scores and attained
recertification in narcotic’s detection.
Officer Erickson and Niko are proud to serve the citizens of Mounds View and they are an
integral part of the Mounds View Police Department. The K-9 team conducts daily trainings
that include other Mounds View Officers so all are accustom to working together. If you would
like more information about the K-9 team or would like to make a donation to help cover the
cost of training and care, please contact the police department at 763-717-4070.
Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)
The winter months are a slower time for the Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative (RCTSI).
The RCTSI partners with the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety in the Toward Zero Deaths
program. In this quarter, the Mounds View PD participated in 5 DWI saturations.
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The first DWI saturation was held on January 24th and was hosted by the New Brighton PD.
Officer Garland, Officer Schultes & Sergeant Wolf worked this event. MVPD Officers
conducted 30 traffic stops during the shift. Officer Garland made a warrant arrest and Officer
Schultes made a DWI arrest.
The second DWI saturation occurred on February 6th and was hosted by the Roseville PD.
Sergeant Wolf worked a short shift, citing 2 drivers for “driving after suspension” and issued 7
verbal warnings.
The third DWI saturation was held on February 21st and was hosted by the North Saint Paul
PD. We had 4 officers work this event. They conducted 29 traffic stops during the shift. 7
citations were issued for various offenses and Officer Schultes made a DWI arrest.
The fourth DWI Saturation occurred on March 7th and was hosted by the Ramsey County
Sheriff Office. Officers Meyer and Martin participated in this event. No DWI arrests were
made but not from lack of effort (25 traffic stops were conducted). They did issue 2 citations
for “driving after suspension”.
The fifth DWI saturation was conducted on March 17th and was hosted by the Saint Paul PD.
It was held in connection with the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in the downtown area.
Sergeant Wolf worked this event conducting 12 traffic stops and issuing 2 citations.
TZD/RCTSI 1st Quarter (MVPD Statistics)
5
101
2
17
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Events Traffic Stops DWI Arrests Citations
Upcoming Events
The next quarter of the TZD/ RCTSI encompasses the months of April-June. Officers of the
Mounds View PD will participate in six DWI, one seatbelt and one distracted driving
enforcement saturation.
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News from the Department - 1st Quarter 2015
The department has transitioned to a new county wide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and
Records Management System (RMS) in March 2015. This effort has been years in the
planning, research and implementation with both systems “going live” on March 24-25, 2014.
As a review, the CAD system is a combination of the hardware, software and services the
Ramsey County Communications Center utilizes to provide dispatching and communications
service to individual cities within Ramsey County. The Records Management System (RMS)
is a program where all police reports, records and data are maintained.
This transition to the CAD system occurred through all of the agencies in Ramsey County
while the RMS change was made by the Mounds View Police Department as well as the New
Brighton Police Department, Maplewood Police Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Department. The adjustment and training process for these systems continues as staff
becomes more accustomed in the use of these systems.
The police department hired two police officers to fill vacancies within the organization. On
February 2, 2015, Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning began employment as new police officers
in the city. We are pleased to have both officers join the city and wish Officer Solz and Officer
Ronning long and successful careers!
Riley Solz Andrew Ronning
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On March 24, 2015, SRO Schultes presented information on cyberbullying to the 5th graders
at Pinewood School.
Finally, Sgt Zender and Sgt Wolf were recognized by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources for serving 10 years as volunteer instructors on the hunter gun safety course. The
DNR hunter gun safety class has been a popular course offered each year for the youth in
our communities.
Financial Report (see attached)
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Item No: 11(B)2
Meeting Date: May 26, 2015
Type of Business: Reports
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Review Draft Regulations and Requirements Associated with
Backyard Chickens
Introduction:
Over the last few years, Council members have been asked to amend the City Code to
allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards. With urban chickens and urban
farming a frequent topic in cities and suburbs across the country, the City Council has been
asked once again to consider the potential for something similar here in Mounds View. At
the May 4, 2015, Work Session, the Council heard testimony from Deb Nygaard and other
residents asking that the Council consider amending the Code to allow for the keeping and
raising of chickens. The Council seemed supportive and directed staff to prepare language
for potential future action.
City Code reference:
The Mounds View City Code defines farm animals in Section 701.03 as follows:
Subd. 2. FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or an
agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, farm animals shall include members of
the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry
(chickens, turkeys, pheasants), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese pot-
bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable.
Later in this same Chapter, Section 701.06 prohibits farm animals as follows:
Subd. 1. Nuisance Declared: It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance
affecting the public peace, safety, and welfare for an owner within the City to keep or
raise any farm animal unless the animal is currently being kept or raised on the date of
the enactment of the ordinance.
Discussion
Many cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including St. Paul and Minneapolis, allow
keeping or raising chickens or ducks in residential areas. The number of cities that allow
for this practice seem to be increasing as a growing number of residents are embracing a
more organic, home-grown lifestyle. Opponents of urban chickens often cite concerns with
noise, cleanliness, disease and odors, suggesting that chickens, and the like, do not
belong in a residential neighborhood, but rather at farms or agriculturally zoned lands.
Chicken Report
May 26, 2015
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If the Council were to consider amending the Code to allow poultry or fowl, it would need to
address many issues. Staff has reviewed codes and regulations from other metro area
communities and has come up with some draft requirements, such as the following:
• No more than 8 poultry or fowl would be permitted.
• R1 / R2 residentially zoned properties only.
• No roosters would be allowed.
• Annual permit and fee required, inspection as deemed necessary.
• Initial permit fee $100, annual renewals thereafter $30
• Written consent of neighbors?
• No slaughtering / beheading on premises.
• Birds must wear leg bands with owner’s contact information.
• Yards shall be fenced, birds confined to property.
• Coops shall be located at least 20 feet from a lot line and at least 20 feet from house
• Coops shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Coops shall be considered an accessory building, permit required.
• Permit can be revoked/denied by the Council for cruelty, negligence or nuisance.
If the Council supports moving forward with amendments to allow poultry and fowl, staff
would suggest reviewing the above proposed conditions and requirements, and discuss the
option of requiring neighbor consent. As an alternative to written neighbor consent, the
Council could elect to require that all initial permits be approved by the Council after
holding a public hearing with notices sent to property owners within 350 feet of the subject
property. (As an alternative, if the applicant submits written consent from all adjoining
property owners, no hearing would be required.) Renewals could be approved
administratively unless complaints have been made during the previous permit period.
Recommendation:
If the Council is content with the proposed requirements, staff will prepare an ordinance to
amend the Code as directed. Given that some residents may be unaware of the potential
changes, staff would suggest holding a public hearing on the matter and advertising the
hearing to solicit as much resident feedback as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 21, 2015
To: James Ericson, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters. Review
utility undergrounding issue and discuss with City staff (CenturyLink). Consult with
City staff regarding organized collection issues and process. Review resident complaint
issue. Consult with City staff regarding same. Review Tree Service Agreement. Consult
with City staff regarding same. Review building entry agreement and provide comments
to City staff. Consult with City staff regarding subpoena. 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.
MU210-107: Telecommunications Matters. Consult with City staff regarding expiration of T-Mobile
lease at the water tower. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-164: Utility Franchise Matters. Review franchises and consult with City staff regarding same.
Matter is presently pending.
MU210-179: Street Improvement Projects. Review construction documents, bonds and insurance and
provide comments to City staff. Review change order. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-221: LMCIT/DVS General. Several notices of legal claims have been presented to the City
and have been tendered for defense by the League of Minnesota cities Insurance Trust.
Consult with City staff and City Council. Consult with LMCIT attorneys. Matters are
presently pending.
MU210-239: Silver View Trail Easements. Review documentation regarding project, contract and
proposed easement descriptions regarding project. Order title work. Begin drafting
easements. Consult with City staff regarding project. Matter is presently pending.
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