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Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 13, 2015
Type of Business: Public Hearing
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
904, Amending Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code
to Allow Additional Types of Exterior Materials on Columbaria
(ROLL CALL VOTE)
The City Council recently adopted Ordinance 899 that allows columbaria at churches. Due to
the large increase in cremations rather than burials, more places are needed to store urns.
Mounds View does not currently have any cemeteries, and the City Code did not address
columbaria, so language was added to specifically allow and add some requirements for
columbaria. The Planning Commission did not want to allow brick on the exterior of the
columbaria out of concern for it not being maintained long-term. The ordinance was passed
with language that did not allow brick. The Mounds View church that is planning to install
columbaria would like to put brick on the exterior since it will be against their building, which is
brick, and has requested that the ordinance be amended to allow brick exteriors. Staff met
with the church members, and were given more information and examples of how it is common
to use matching brick on the columbaria at churches. The City Council is supportive of making
an amendment to allow brick on the exteriors of columbaria. Staff has also added bronze as
an allowed exterior material, and removed the word “solid” from in front of stone in order to
allow any types of stone.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance 904. 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. Photos of brick on columbaria (www.eickhofcolumbaria.com)
2. Ordinance 904
ORDINANCE 904
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1100, CHAPTER 1106
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ON
THE EXTERIOR OF COLUMBARIA AT RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE 193-15
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 “Accessory Uses” by
deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1
District:
Subd. 8. Columbarium as an accessory use to a religious institution; subject to the
following conditions:
(a) The religious institution must own the property on which the columbarium is
placed.
(b) The exterior of the columbaria must be solid stone, brick, bronze, stainless
steel or aluminum.
(c) The combined square footage of all accessory buildings, including
columbaria, shall not exceed 1,800 square feet.
(d) Columbaria shall only be placed in a side yard or rear yard area.
(e) Columbaria shall have a minimum side yard and rear yard setback of five (5’)
feet.
(f) Columbaria height shall not exceed eighteen (18’) feet or that of the principal
structure, whichever is less.
(g) If the religious institution ceases operation, all urns and remains must be
removed from the property within three (3) months.
Ordinance 904
Page 2
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On July 13, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 904 that amends
Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. This amendment will
allow additional materials, such as brick and bronze, on the exterior of
columbaria, which are structures designed to hold urns with a deceased’s
cremated remains, on properties owned by 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 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 22nd day
of June, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council the 13th day of July, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: July 24, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: July 13, 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: Public Hearing, Resolution 8434, a Resolution to Consider a
Residential Kennel License at 2280 Pinewood Drive
On August 25, 2014, the Mounds View City Council approved Ordinance 890, which
revised the requirements for obtaining a kennel license by not requiring residents to
present a petition, but instead to have Staff send a public hearing notice to property
owners or those occupying the land within five hundred feet (500’) radius at least ten
(10) days before the public hearing. Margarita and Timothy Schaaf of 2280 Pinewood
Drive submitted an application and fees for a residential kennel license on June 16,
2015. Staff immediately processed the application to include publishing the public
hearing in the City’s official newspaper (notice published on June 26, 2015), and
sending notices to residents within 500 feet radius of 2280 Pinewood Drive more than
ten (10) days prior to this public hearing. On the afternoon of Friday, June 26th, Staff
was notified by the owner of the property that they were unable to attend this Public
Hearing. Staff notified the owners about the many complaints received from
surrounding neighbors, and highly recommended their appearance before the City
Council. The owners are available to appear before the City Council at the next City
Council Meeting scheduled for July 27, 2015.
Recommendation
Staff recommends opening the public hearing for public comment, and postpone the
hearing to the July 27th City Council Meeting. Staff has notified all residents within a
500 feet radius of the rescheduled public hearing, and also published the rescheduled
hearing notice in the City’s official newspaper.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Desaree Crane
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: July 13, 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: Public Hearing, Resolution 8435, a Resolution to Consider a
Residential Kennel License at 5414 Jackson Drive
Revised as of 7-13-2015 @ 12pm – revisions highlighted.
Background
Brittania Shoberg owns a home located at 5414 Jackson Drive. Ms. Shoberg currently
has two (2) dogs (Labs), and recently acquired a third dog (Beagle). All dogs are
current on their rabies shots and have been licensed (tagged). This property is also
fenced.
Discussion
On August 25, 2014, the Mounds View City Council approved Ordinance 890
(attached), which revised the requirements for obtaining a kennel license by not
requiring residents to present a petition, but instead to have Staff send a public hearing
notice to property owners or those occupying the land within five hundred feet (500’)
radius at least ten (10) days before the public hearing. The City sent notices of this
public hearing to residents within 500 feet radius of 5414 Jackson Drive more than ten
(10) days prior to this public hearing.
Staff has received animal complaints on this property. Attached is an email from the
PSO, which outlines the complaints.
Recommendation
Staff recommends opening the public hearing for public comment, and considers
Resolution 8435. If approved, this license will expire on June 30, 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8435
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE LOCATED AT
5414 JACKSON DRIVE
WHEREAS, Brittania Shoberg has applied for a Residential Kennel License
located at 5414 Jackson Drive; and
WHEREAS, Brittania Shoberg owns three (3) dogs; and
WHEREAS, the current dogs owned by Brittania Shoberg are licensed with the
City in accordance with the Mounds View City Code, and the property is currently
fenced; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate paperwork and fees have been submitted to the
City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance 890, the City sent public hearing
notices to registered landowners or those occupying the land within five hundred feet
(500’) radius of 5414 Jackson Drive; and
WHEREAS, this license will expire on June 30, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
does grant a Residential Kennel License to Brittania Shoberg located at 5414 Jackson
Drive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this license will expire
on June 30, 2016.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7D
Meeting Date: July 13, 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 8433 Approving the Purchase of One 2016
Chevrolet Impala Limited Sedan
Introduction:
The police department has $65,000 approved in the 2015 budget to purchase two
police vehicles and equipment setups. In addition, a separate item of a light bar
expense at $2300 is also in the 2015 budget. Maintaining a reliable and well kept fleet
of police vehicles is essential in providing quality policing services to the community.
The department strives to stay on a 5 year replacement cycle for marked police
vehicles and an 8 year replacement cycle for unmarked/administrative vehicles. The
current police fleet consists of:
• One 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (085) for PSO
• One 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (091) for Patrol Use
• One 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (111) for K-9 Use
• One 2011 Chev Tahoe (112) for Patrol Sergeant Use
• One 2013 Ford Interceptor Sedan (131) for Patrol Use
• Three 2014 Ford Interceptor Sedans (141, 142, 143) for Patrol Use
• One 2014 Ford SUV Interceptor (144) for Patrol Use
• Three Unmarked Chev Impalas (2006, 2007, 2014) for Admin /Investigative Use
Discussion:
On April 13, 2015, resolution 8392 was passed authorizing the purchase of a 2016 Ford
Interceptor Utility vehicle, for a total approximate cost of $36,000 along with the planned
auction of the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Contained in that resolution was information
on the planned future purchase of a 2016 Chev Impala unmarked sedan for
administrative/investigative use. At that time, orders were not available for this model,
but are now being accepted. This particular vehicle would replace the 2007 Impala
currently in the police fleet for use by investigations and administration. Replacing the
2007 Chev would stay in line with the 8 year replacement cycle of department vehicles.
The 2006 Impala is still in reasonably good condition and will be retained for use by the
Police Chief. The 2007 Impala would not be auctioned, but designated for other city
use. The relatively decent condition of this car will make it a viable replacement for the
2002 Impala presently in use by the housing code inspector. The 2002 Impala used by
the housing inspector is in need of replacement due to on-going maintenance needs.
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala is being offered by three different Chevrolet dealers at the
following costs:
Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet $18,193.65
Ranger Chevrolet $18,410.65
Rosedale Chevrolet $22,893.00
Due to the approved purchase of the Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle for a total cost
including equipment setup of $36,000, there is still $29,000 in the budget for the
purchase of the 2016 Chev unmarked sedan and setup costs. The equipment setup
costs for this unmarked vehicle will be approximately $2966.00, plus the tax and
licensing of approximately $1207.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends authorizing the purchase of one 2016 Chevrolet Impala unmarked
Sedan from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet for $18,193.65 plus equipment setup, tax
and licensing fees of $4343.00 for a grand total of $22,536.00.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8433
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA SEDAN AND
EQUIPMENT SETUP COSTS
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department maintains a replacement
schedule of police vehicles to ensure that the police department can provide reliable
quality service to the community with a dependable fleet of police vehicles and;
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department planned and budgeted for the
replacement of two squad cars in 2015 for a total budget of $65,000 with $36,000
designated for the Utility vehicle, which was approved by resolution 8392 and the
remaining $29,000 available for the cost of the 2016 Chev Impala and equipment setup
and;
WHEREAS, three separate estimates were obtained for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala
Sedan with the lowest estimate of $18,193.65 from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet and;
WHEREAS, the cost of equipment setup, tax and licensing will total approximately
$4343.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to authorize the purchase of one 2016
Chevrolet Impala Sedan at a cost of $18,193.65, plus setup equipment, tax and
licensing costs of approximately $4343.00 for an overall total of $22,536.00.
Adopted this 13th day of July 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: July 13, 2015
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8436, Approving the Installation of Panic
Hardware and Door Release Buttons in City Hall
Introduction:
The City Council is asked to approve the installation of panic hardware and door release
buttons in various locations in City Hall.
Discussion:
Staff has been reviewing options for installation of panic hardware and door release buttons
in various City Hall locations. The panic hardware would allow for notification of law
enforcement should the need arise. This panic hardware would be installed in the
Community Development and Engineering areas of City Hall as well as in the Council
Chambers. Installation would be under the desk at workstations, business counters or the
Council dais as these areas are normally occupied. The concealed mount would unto allow
for discrete activation by a staff member.
The door release hardware would be installed for Community Development and Engineering.
Currently, these doors are unlocked and anyone can access the areas behind the counter if
they choose to do so by simply pushing the door open. The door releases would allow the
doors to remain locked and thus providing additional security. In the event a person at the
counter had an appointment or needed to discuss something further with a staff member, a
designated staff member could press a release button for the electronic lock and allow that
visitor to enter the area behind the counter.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the installation of the panic hardware and door
release buttons in the amount of $5,809.23 from Pro-Tec Design of Minneapolis MN. After a
discussion with the Finance Director the recommended funding for this installation would
come from the following budget lines: 50% - 100-4460-5130, ($2,904.61), 25% - 700-4823-
5110, ($1,452.31) and 25% - 730-4823-5130, ($1,452.31).
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Brian Erickson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 8436
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF PANIC HARDWARE AND DOOR RELEASE
BUTTONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CITY HALL
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed options for installing additional security system
hardware in City Hall, and;
WHEREAS, Pro-Tec Design of Minneapolis, MN has provided a quote for installing
panic hardware in the Council Chambers, Community Development and Engineering, and
door release hardware in Community Development and Engineering areas of City Hall;
WHEREAS, funding is available for these installations in the budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota that:
1. Pro-Tec Design of Minneapolis, MN is authorized to install panic hardware and door
release buttons in the Mounds View City Hall at a cost of $5,809.23.
2. Funding for the installation work shall be from account 100-4460-5110 in the amount
of $2,904.61, 700-4823-5110 in the amount of $1,452.31, and 730-4823-5130 in the
amount of $1,452.31.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
(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
May 26, 2015 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:01 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, May 11, 2015, City Council Agenda. 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, May 26 , 2015, agenda as amended 24
switching Items 6B and 6C. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
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None. 31
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 33
A. Oath of Office Ceremony for Police Officers Riley Solz and Andrew 34
Ronning. 35
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Police Chief Kinney introduced Riley Solz and Andrew Ronning to the City Council. He 37
commended these officers for their courage in entering the law enforcement field. 38
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Police Chief Kinney administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Officers Riley 40
Solz and Andrew Ronning. 41
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Mayor Flaherty welcomed each officer to the City of Mounds View and thanked them for their 43
willingness to serve the community. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 44
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C. Resolution 8424, Recognizing Eagle Scout Alex Kasporwicz. 1
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Mayor Flaherty read a Resolution in full recognizing Eagle Scout Alex Kasporwicz for his efforts 3
and thanked him for completing his service project in the City of Mounds View. A round of 4
applause was offered by all in attendance. 5
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B. Resolution 8419, Recognizing Eagle Scout Daniel Niedfeldt-Thomas. 7
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Mayor Flaherty explained that Eagle Scout Daniel Niedfeldt-Thomas was unable to attend the 9
Council meeting. For this reason, he recommended this item be placed on a future meeting 10
agenda in order for the Council to properly recognize Mr. Niedfeldt-Thomas for his efforts. 11
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 13
A. Continued Public Hearing – Resolution 8410, to Consider an Off-Sale 14
Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County Road 15
10. 16
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City Administrator Ericson reported the Council opened the Public Hearing on this item at their 18
May 11th meeting. The item was continued due to the fact the business had not submitted their 19
liquor license application to the City. At this point, this was still the case. The City has reached 20
out to ABC Liquor on several occasions and the deadlines were reiterated. Staff recommended 21
that the Council continue the public hearing and postpone action on this item to the June 8, 2015 22
City Council meeting. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Continue this Item to the June 8, 2015 City 25
Council Meeting. 26
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 28
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B. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 30
900, Amending City Code Titles 1000 and 1100 to Remove Language 31
Pertaining to Religious Institutions (ROLL CALL VOTE). 32
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City Administrator Ericson explained Ordinance 900 was introduced by the Council on May 11th. 34
Staff reviewed the proposed language amendment with the Council and recommended adoption 35
of the Ordinance. 36
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. 38
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. 40
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 900, 42
Amending City Code Titles 1000 and 1100 to Remove Language Pertaining to Religious 43
Institutions and authorizing staff to publish the Ordinance summary. 44
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ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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C. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 5
901, Amending City Code Title 500, Business License Regulations, by Adding 6
Chapter 519, Christmas Trees (ROLL CALL VOTE). 7
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City Administrator Ericson explained Ordinance 901 was introduced by the Council on May 11th. 9
He reviewed the amendment proposed for Title 500 noting that Christmas Tree sales would be an 10
allowed outdoor sales use with an approved business license. Staff recommended adoption of 11
the Ordinance. 12
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. 14
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. 16
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 901, 18
Amending City Code Title 500, Business License Regulations, by Adding Chapter 519, 19
Christmas Trees and authorizing staff to publish the Ordinance summary. 20
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ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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D. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing for the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 26
902, Amending City Code Title 1100, Chapter 1112, to Add Requirements for 27
Temporary Outdoor Food Sales (ROLL CALL VOTE). 28
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City Administrator Ericson explained Ordinance 902 was introduced by the Council on May 11th. 30
He reported that Ramsey County allows for a 21-day outdoor sales permit at any one location 31
while the City only allows for 10 days. Staff reviewed the proposed language amendment with 32
the Council noting the amendment would align the City’s Code with the County, and 33
recommended adoption of the Ordinance. 34
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 36
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 38
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 40
902, Amending City Code Title 1100, Chapter 1112, to Add Requirements for Temporary 41
Outdoor Food Sales. 42
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ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/ Flaherty. 44
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Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for bringing this code amendment to the Council for 1
consideration. 2
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
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E. Resolution 8418 for Approval to Purchase 9 Automated External 6
Defibrillators (AED’s). 7
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Police Chief Kinney requested the Council approve the purchase of nine automated external 9
defibrillators (AED’s). He explained that these units would be used to equip the City’s police 10
squads and City buildings. He reported that $14,000 was budgeted for the expense of the new 11
AED units. 12
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Council Member Mueller asked where the new AED’s would be placed. Police Chief Kinney 14
indicated the units would be placed at City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works 15
Building and Random Park. The remaining units would be placed in police squad cars. 16
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if any of the existing AED units have been used. Police Chief Kinney 18
explained that several of the units were used at emergency cardiac arrest calls. He estimated that 19
AED’s were used once or twice a month by officers. 20
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8418 22
for Approval to Purchase 9 Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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F. Resolution 8420, Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and 27
Preparation of Bidding Documents for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11. 28
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize professional engineering 30
design and the preparation of bidding documents for CSAH 10 trail segments 6 and 11. He 31
reviewed the corridor improvements that have been made along County Road 10, noting that the 32
County would be assisting with a portion of the expense for this project. He discussed the 33
locations of trail segments 6 and 11 and recommended Bolton & Menk be approved as the 34
qualified vendor. 35
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Council Member Mueller asked if the completion of these segments would complete the entire 37
trail along County Road 10. Interim Public Works Director Peterson reported there would still 38
be a small portion of trail that would still need to be completed. 39
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Council Member Meehlhause understood that the engineering would be completed in 2015 and 41
the trail work would be conducted in 2016. Interim Public Works Director Peterson stated this 42
was the case. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8420, 45
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Authorizing Professional Engineering Design and Preparation of Bidding Documents for CSAH 1
10 Trail Segments 6 & 11. 2
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Mayor Flaherty was pleased that the City was able to keep working on this trail segment. He 4
appreciated the fact that this trail encouraged walking in the community. 5
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
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G. Resolution 8421, Approving a Construction Contract with Hydro-Klean LLC 9
for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. 10
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a construction contract 12
with Hydro-Klean for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. He reviewed the details of 13
the project further stating that the relining assisted the City with ongoing maintenance of the 14
municipal sewer lines. He discussed how the relining was also reducing the City’s I&I expenses. 15
Staff recommended approval of the construction contract with Hydro-Klean. 16
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Mayor Flaherty supported the proactive nature of the proposed sanitary sewer project. He 18
appreciated the Public Works Department and their efforts in executing this program. 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8421, 21
Approving a Construction Contract with Hydro-Klean LLC for the 2015 Sanitary Sewer 22
Rehabilitation Project. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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H. Resolution 8416, a Resolution Approving an Exemption for CenturyLink to 27
Install and Deploy Aerial Fiber Optic Facilities in Mounds View. 28
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City Administrator Ericson stated on May 11th the Council discussed CenturyLink’s desire to 30
install and deploy aerial fiber optic lines in the City of Mounds View. He explained that City 31
Code requires that lines longer than 300 feet be installed underground. However, there is a 32
provision within the code to allow the Council to approve an exemption. CenturyLink has 33
requested an exemption from the City. 34
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City Administrator Ericson reported that the Council tabled action on this item at their May 11th 36
meeting to allow for inspection of some of the work completed by CenturyLink. It was his 37
understanding that Interim Public Works Director Peterson met with CenturyLink and Xcel 38
representatives and all work now met City requirements. Staff recommended that the Council 39
approve the exemption for CenturyLink to install and deploy aerial fiber optic facilities in the 40
City. 41
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Council Member Gunn asked if all permits and fees have been taken care of. Patrick Haggerty, 43
CenturyLink, commented that all permits and required procedures would be followed by 44
CenturyLink. 45
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Council Member Mueller questioned when the City would begin modernizing through the use of 2
underground lines if CenturyLink were allowed to install additional overhead lines. City 3
Administrator Ericson indicated this would take many years to complete and stated new 4
technology could lead the City to make a change. He believed that a comprehensive analysis of 5
all utilities would have to be conducted prior to making any changes to the current utility lines. 6
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Mayor Flaherty understood that CenturyLink would be offering an enhanced internet product for 8
this market. Mr. Haggerty stated this was correct. He reported that 1 gig internet service would 9
now be available to Mounds View residents, which would dramatically increase web browsing 10
speeds. 11
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Mayor Flaherty asked if any new poles would be installed by CenturyLink. Mr. Haggerty 13
commented that no new poles would be installed, but additional line would be run along existing 14
poles. He discussed the amount of new lines that would be required and stated that over time, 15
copper lines have been installed underground and CenturyLink would now be installing overhead 16
fiber optic lines to fill in the gaps. 17
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Mayor Flaherty expressed frustration that such a large amount of new lines would be required in 19
the City. He thought that CenturyLink would be piggybacking on existing lines. He requested 20
the CenturyLink representatives review with the Council where the new overhead lines would be 21
placed in the City. Aaron Krebs discussed the new project areas with the Council and explained 22
that the fiber optic lines would provide better service to CenturyLink customers. Mr. Haggerty 23
commented that the expense to put lines underground was four or five times higher than 24
installing lines overhead. 25
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Mayor Flaherty indicated that he was not in favor of placing additional overhead wires in the City 27
of Mounds View. He questioned how CenturyLink would proceed if the Council were to not 28
approve the exemption. Mr. Haggerty encouraged the Council to consider the technological 29
advancements that would be brought to the City through the fiber optic lines. 30
31
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the language within the drafted Resolution and explained 32
that as written it would prohibit the hanging of fiber optic lines if copper lines were available 33
underground. Mr. Haggerty was not aware of this requirement from the City. 34
35
Mayor Flaherty asked if the Council supported the Resolution as proposed or if the Council was 36
in favor of modifying the language. 37
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Council Member Meehlhause supported the Resolution as written with the exemption noted by 39
staff. 40
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Council Member Hull and Council Member Mueller agreed. 42
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Council Member Gunn supported the Resolution as drafted by staff. 44
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Mayor Flaherty believed that additional work was needed in order to get the City and 1
CenturyLink on the same page. He summarized the consensus of the Council at this time and 2
recommended that discussions continue with CenturyLink. He recommended that the Council 3
postpone action on this item to a future meeting. 4
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City Administrator Ericson requested comment from CenturyLink on how they would be 6
impacted if the exemption were postponed. Mr. Haggerty believed it was worthwhile to both the 7
City and its residents to discuss this matter further with the Council and staff in order to find a 8
middle ground on the fiber optic lines. 9
10
Council Member Mueller asked if additional poles would be installed or if CenturyLink would be 11
hanging lines from existing poles. Mr. Haggerty reiterated that no new poles would be added and 12
that all lines installed would be hung from existing poles. 13
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Council Member Mueller questioned if guide-wires would be required to go on the existing poles 15
to support the additional weight of the line. Mr. Krebs explained that additional guide-wires may 16
be necessary on end poles. He then discussed the impact of placing wires underground on rear 17
easements. Interim Public Works Director Peterson provided comment on the Xcel Energy 18
requirements for guide-wires noting these regulations were not set by the City. 19
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Council Member Meehlhause inquired if his neighborhood would be able to upgrade to the 1 gig 21
internet service since it currently has no poles. Mr. Haggerty reported that CenturyLink has been 22
working for the last 100 years to build its network. He stated that customers were now 23
requesting a high-speed fiber network and the proposed aerial lines would provide them with a 24
better internet service. He indicated that fiber would be deployed in the most cost effective areas 25
first and would continue to roll out over time. Mr. Krebs explained that as technology changes, 26
CenturyLink may be able to deploy fiber optic to these neighborhoods in new and unforeseen 27
ways. Mr. Haggerty reiterated that putting lines underground would cost CenturyLink four to 28
five times the expense of deploying the lines overhead. 29
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Council Member Mueller proposed a word change within the Resolution changing “shall not” 31
hang overhead lines to “may”. She questioned if the Council could support this adjustment. 32
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Mayor Flaherty believed this language amendment was too ambiguous and questioned who 34
would make the determination if lines should be hung overhead. 35
36
Council Member Mueller believed that in the end CenturyLink would be making this 37
determination as it was deploying a fiber optic network to Mounds View residents. 38
39
Mayor Flaherty did not want to see additional wires added to the City. Because he did not have a 40
real good idea where new wires would be added, he was in favor of delaying action on this item. 41
42
Council Member Mueller understood this concern; however, she did not believe that one 43
additional wire hanging on an existing pole would adversely impact the City. Mr. Haggerty 44
commented that he was only requesting overhead lines for three projects. 45
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Council Member Gunn indicated that the City’s right-of-way was becoming full. She stated that 2
the City may need to do an inventory of the lines currently underground. For this reason, she 3
could support Council Member Mueller’s language amendment. She understood that there was a 4
want for higher internet speeds in the community. 5
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Council Member Mueller discussed a resident’s comment regarding the street project. This 7
resident encouraged the City to bury a tube under the streets to be used for fiber optic lines in the 8
future. She wished that she had given this comment further consideration at the time and 9
questioned why the City didn’t have the vision to pursue this option. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty expressed concern that the City would be going against its goals and missions by 12
allowing CenturyLink to continue to hang overhead lines in Mounds View. He encouraged the 13
Council to postpone action on this item in order to allow both parties to discuss this matter 14
further in order to reach a middle ground. 15
16
Brian Lawrence, 8420 Groveland Road, explained that his neighborhood was within one of the 17
first phases of CenturyLink’s project. He indicated that he frequently telecommutes for work. 18
He commented that he would personally benefit from the additional internet bandwidth. He 19
requested that the Council allow CenturyLink to deploy its’ aerial fiber optic lines. He believed 20
this would be a huge asset to Mounds View businesses and residents. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Postpone Action on this item to the June 8, 2015 23
City Council meeting. 24
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Council Member Mueller commented that part of the proposed project area was having streets 26
reconstructed. She believed it would benefit the City to have the aerial lines deployed prior to 27
the street work being completed. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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I. Resolution 8422 Authorizing Budget Adjustments and Approving Bid and 32
Authorizing Contract with Northwest Asphalt for the Silver View Park Trail 33
Rehabilitation. 34
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Interim Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize budget adjustments and 36
approve the bid and contract with Northwest Asphalt for the Silver View Park Trail 37
rehabilitation. He discussed the history of this project and noted the original engineer’s estimate 38
for the trail segment was $313,000, which was higher than the 2015 line item budget. He 39
reported that on May 19th bids were received for the project and the low bid came in at 40
$372,586.75 from Northwest Asphalt. He recommended that the Council approve the bid and 41
authorize the contract adding engineering fees and contingencies bringing the total project cost to 42
$452,116.09. He then reviewed how the project would be funded. 43
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Council Member Mueller asked if the favorable bid climate had gone away. Interim Public 45
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Works Director Peterson stated this seems to be the case as bids for this project came in 10% to 1
15% higher than the engineer’s estimate. 2
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Council Member Mueller questioned if rebidding the project in 2016 would be a viable option. 4
Interim Public Works Director Peterson commented that if the Council were to wait until 2016 to 5
complete the project, costs may increase by another 25%. 6
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Mayor Flaherty asked if TIF funds could be used on the project. Finance Director Beer reported 8
this was not an option. 9
10
Council Member Mueller inquired if Special Projects Fund could be used to assist in funding the 11
project. Finance Director Beer stated funds from this account would be available. 12
13
Mayor Flaherty was disappointed that this project ran over budget, but he understood the trail 14
segment was in desperate need of rehabilitation. He questioned when the trail would be 15
complete if the Council were to authorize the contract. Interim Public Works Director Peterson 16
reported that the goal would be to have the trail segment completed for Festival in the Park 17
(weather pending). 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8422, 20
Authorizing Budget Adjustments and Approving Bid and Authorizing Contract with Northwest 21
Asphalt for the Silver View Park Trail Rehabilitation. 22
23
City Administrator Ericson reviewed a minor amendment to the Resolution stating that a 24
reference to easements had to be added. 25
26
Council Member Mueller noted several minor grammatical changes to the Resolution. 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 31
A. Resolution 8423, Approving the Contract with Upper Cut Tree Service and 4 32
Seasons Tree Care for Tree Removals of Accessible and Non-accessible 33
Trees. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 36
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 40
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 42
43
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3
A. April 27, 2015, City Council Meeting Minutes. 4
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Approve the April 27, 2015, City Council meeting 6
minutes as presented. 7
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9
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11. REPORTS 11
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 12
13
Council Member Mueller reported the League of Minnesota Cities Board has made an offer to a 14
new Executive Director. She anticipated that the decision would be made public at the League of 15
Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth, Minnesota June 24th through June 26th. 16
17
Council Member Mueller commented that Discover Aviation Days would be held May 30th and 18
May 31 st at the Anoka County Airport. She encouraged all to attend the hanger dance on 19
Saturday, May 30 th. 20
21
Council Member Gunn indicated the school year was coming to an end and seniors would be 22
attending a picnic at Long Lake Park on Friday. She noted that Graduation would be held on 23
Tuesday, June 2nd. She wished all of the graduates well in the future. 24
25
Council Member Meehlhause congratulated Vanessa VanAlstine for being inducted into the CTV 26
Hall of Fame. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 27
28
Council Member Meehlhause stated the Twin Cities Gateway Board met last week. He noted 29
that hotel tax collection for 2015 was up 3.6% in Mounds View. He was happy to report that the 30
International Broomball Tournament would be held at the National Sports Center in 2018, which 31
would mean teams from all over the world would be flying in for this event and staying at local 32
hotels. He indicated that Twin Cities Gateway was creating a video to be shown on Fox Sports 33
North that would promote seven local activities within the gateway communities. 34
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Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending a Northeast Youth and Family 36
board meeting on Thursday. He noted Northeast Youth and Family Services would be hosting a 37
golf tournament called the Mayor’s Challenge on Monday, June 8th at Keller Golf Course. The 38
fee was $150 per person, which included dinner. 39
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Mayor Flaherty thanked those who have served and continue to serve in the military and hoped 41
that residents in the community spent time reflecting on this service on Memorial Day. 42
43
B. Reports of Staff. 44
1. Police Department Quarterly Report. 45
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Police Chief Kinney reported there were few changes to the crime statistics in 2015 when 2
compared to previous years. He reviewed the crime comparison numbers from 2014 to 2015. He 3
discussed the work being completed by the School Resource Officer. He reported that K9 4
Officer Niko and his handler were recertified for narcotics detection. He discussed the Police 5
Department’s new CAD and records management systems. He recognized the department’s two 6
Sergeants Ben Zender and Tim Wolfe and the excellent instruction the have provided for the past 7
10 years through the firearms safety classes. 8
9
Mayor Flaherty thanked Sergeants Zender and Wolfe for continuing to offer firearms safety 10
courses to the community. 11
12
Council Member Mueller requested further information on how officers elected between 13
reporting criminal offenses and diversion programs. Police Chief Kinney reported that these 14
options were only available to minors. In the event that a minor was remorseful for his actions, 15
an officer could elect to recommend a diversion program instead of charging the minor for their 16
criminal conduct. He commented that the Court system could also direct youth to a diversion 17
program. 18
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Council Member Meehlhause asked how the new records management program was working for 20
the Police Department. Police Chief Kinney indicated that the department was working through 21
several bugs. He commented that staff was becoming educated on both the new CAD and 22
records management system. 23
24
Council Member Meehlhause questioned how many speeding tickets were given out in the first 25
quarter. Police Chief Kinney was uncertain of the number, but reviewed the number of traffic 26
stops made under the Towers Zero Death initiative. 27
28
Interim Public Works Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the Energy 29
Savings Program (ESP). He explained that further testing was being completed on the 30
Community Center and RPU’s 3 and 5 would be installed shortly. 31
32
City Administrator Ericson gave the Council a verbal update on the sound wall. He indicated 33
that a MnDOT representative was reviewing the placement of homes within the mobile home 34
park. 35
36
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the June worksession agenda with the Council. 37
38
City Administrator Ericson commented that a Three Cities meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, 39
June 9th at 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #3. 40
41
Council Member Meehlhause suggested that the County Highway 10 name change be discussed 42
at the Three Cities meeting. City Administrator Ericson commented that the main focus of the 43
meeting would be to discuss fire department issues. 44
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City Administrator Ericson reported on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community 1
Center, author Jim Taylor would be making a presentation on the tornadoes that went through 2
Mounds View and Fridley 50 years ago. 3
4
City Administrator Ericson noted that the Bel Rae facility was now open to the public. He 5
encouraged residents to tour this wonderful facility. 6
7
City Administrator Ericson indicated the League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held 8
June 24-26, 2015 in Duluth, Minnesota. 9
10
City Administrator Ericson reported the most recent copy of Mounds View Matters was delivered 11
to residents on Saturday. Extra copies of the publication were available at City Hall. 12
13
City Administrator Ericson commented that the City Council had the opportunity to tour several 14
redevelopment sites similar to Crossroad Pointe. He questioned if the Council wanted to tour 15
these sites via bus in the metro area along with the Planning Commission and EDC. He noted 16
that there would be a cost associated with the tour for the bus and consultants, but questioned if 17
the Council was interested in this opportunity. The Council was in support of going on a tour 18
with the Planning Commission and EDC. 19
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2. Update on Draft Poultry/Fowl Ordinance. 21
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City Administrator Ericson provided the Council with information on chickens. He indicated 23
one resident had requested the Council consider allowing chickens in the City of Mounds View. 24
He stated that the City Code currently prohibits chicken and fowl. He reviewed a proposed draft 25
Ordinance with the Council noting that no more than eight chickens would be allowed on an R-1 26
property and roosters would remain prohibited. He requested feedback from the Council on how 27
the City should proceed with this matter. 28
29
Mayor Flaherty stated he did not want chickens allowed on the properties next to his home and 30
for this reason, he was not in favor of the Council changing City Code. He feared how the City 31
would enforce a chicken Ordinance and the requirements. 32
33
Council Member Gunn fully supported having chickens in the City of Mounds View. She 34
appreciated the work staff had done on the draft Ordinance. She supported bird banding, noting 35
this would ensure that the birds would be returned to their permitted owner. She encouraged the 36
Council to move forward with the proposed Ordinance. 37
38
Council Member Hull recommended that a square footage requirement be placed on the size of 39
back yards in order for chickens to be allowed. He suggested that only four chickens on 40
residential lots and that written consent of neighbors be required. 41
42
Council Member Mueller believed it was important to hold further conversations on this topic 43
with the community. She questioned how staff would deal with nuisance problems that arise 44
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from chickens. City Administrator Ericson anticipated that nuisance chickens would be dealt 1
with in the same manner as nuisance pets. 2
3
Council Member Mueller supported this matter going forward. 4
5
Council Member Meehlhause was not in favor of allowing chickens in Mounds View and did not 6
want his neighbors to keep chickens. He also did not want to see the Council become divided on 7
this issue. He recommended that the number of chickens allowed be reconsidered, and that the 8
definition of fowl be more closely defined. He supported the written neighborhood consent 9
moving forward. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty questioned if eight chickens were too many and questioned if one family needed 12
four dozen eggs a week. He stated that he did not want to find out the hard way that chickens 13
were not conducive to residential neighborhoods. 14
15
Council Member Gunn believed that chickens were a community building experience and would 16
benefit Mounds View neighborhoods. She encouraged Mayor Flaherty to visit the school to see 17
its chickens and ducks. 18
19
Council Member Mueller discussed her experience with chickens growing up in Wisconsin. 20
21
Mayor Flaherty recommended that further discussions be held with the public regarding the draft 22
poultry/fowl Ordinance. 23
24
City Administrator Ericson suggested bringing the draft Ordinance to the Council on June 8th. 25
26
Council Member Mueller was in favor of discussing the draft Ordinance further at a worksession 27
meeting prior to moving forward to a Council meeting. 28
29
Council Member Gunn supported staff’s recommendation. 30
31
Mayor Flaherty agreed to introducing the draft Ordinance on June 8th with a public hearing 32
scheduled for June 22nd. 33
34
C. Reports of City Attorney. 35
36
City Attorney Sonsalla had nothing additional to report. 37
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 1, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 39
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. 40
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13. ADJOURNMENT 2
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. 4
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