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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, February 9, 2015
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:00 pm Public Hearing – Resolution 8374, a Resolution to Consider a Residential Kennel
License Located at 7768 Woodlawn Drive
B. Resolution 8375, Approving the 2015 Public Works and Parks Seasonal Positions
C. Resolution 8372 Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for a Private Sewer Improvement at
8130 Edgewood Drive
D. Resolution 8373 to Set a Public Hearing for February 23, 2015 for Mustang Drive and
Mustang Circle for Pavement Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 897, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 603,
Section 603.06, of the City Code Relating to Licensing Requirements for Garbage and
Recycling Haulers (ROLL CALL VOTE)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8371 for Authorization to Approve Animal Impoundment Contract Services with
Brighton Veterinary Hospital
B. Resolution 8376 Approving a Janitorial Cleaning Contract for the City Hall/Police Facility
and the Mounds View Community Center
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department Annual Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 2, 2015, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 23, 2015, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, February 23, 2015
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: President Flaherty, Vice President Gunn, Commissioner
Hull, Commissioner Meehlhause, Commissioner Mueller
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. 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.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. EDA BUSINESS
8. REPORTS
9. NEXT EDA MEETING:
10. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, February 23, 2015
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session:
Next Council Meeting:
13. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 2, 2015
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus
1. Citizen of the Year Nominations
Next Work Session:
Next City Council Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2015, at 7pm
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 9, 2015
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: President Flaherty, Vice President Gunn, Commissioner
Hull, Commissioner Meehlhause, Commissioner Mueller
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. 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.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. EDA BUSINESS
8. REPORTS
9. NEXT EDA MEETING:
10. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 9, 2015
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session:
Next Council Meeting:
13. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 23, 2015
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: President Flaherty, Vice President Gunn, Commissioner
Hull, Commissioner Meehlhause, Commissioner Mueller
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. 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.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. EDA BUSINESS
8. REPORTS
9. NEXT EDA MEETING:
10. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 23, 2015
7 p.m.
1. CAL L 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
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session:
Next Council Meeting:
13. ADJOURNMENT
City of Mounds View
Private Improvement
Certify 15 for Pay 16
Resolution 8372
59201601
Ten year assessments
Interest rate 5.5%
PIN Owner Owner2 Street Address CityStateZip Assessed Amount
053023230054 Peter Slabiak 8130 Edgewood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 $12,605.57
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: February 9, 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 8374, a Resolution to Consider a
Residential Kennel License at 7768 Woodlawn Drive
Background
Diana and Rachel Rolland own a home located at 7768 Woodlawn Drive. The
Rolland’s currently have two (2) dogs (French Bulldog and a Husky/Sheppard Mix), and
are seriously considering rescuing a third dog (French Bulldog). Before rescuing the
third dog, the Rolland’s are requesting approval for a Residential Kennel License. Both
of their dogs are current on their rabies shots and have been licensed (tagged). The
third dog the Rolland’s are considering rescuing is current on rabies shots, and will be
licensed with the City pending approval of this Residential Kennel License. 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 7768 Woodlawn Drive more than
ten (10) days prior to this public hearing.
Recommendation
Staff recommends opening the public hearing for public comment, and consider
Resolution 8374. If approved, this license would be contingent on the rescued dog
being licensed (tagged) with the City by the Rolland’s. In addition, if approved, this
license will expire on June 30, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8374
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSE LOCATED AT
7768 WOODLAWN DRIVE
WHEREAS, Diana and Rachel Rolland have applied for a Residential Kennel
License located at 7768 Woodlawn Drive; and
WHEREAS, Diana and Rachel Rolland currently own two dogs, and are
considering rescuing a third dog; and
WHEREAS, the current dogs owned by Diana and Rachel Rolland 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 7768 Woodlawn Drive; and
WHEREAS, this Residential Kennel License will be contingent on the third dog
being licensed (dog tag) with the City; and
WHEREAS, this license will expire on June 30, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
does grant a Residential Kennel License to Diana and Rachel Rolland located at 7768
Woodlawn Drive, contingent on the third dog being licensed with the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this license will expire
on June 30, 2015.
Adopted this 9th day of February, 2015.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: February 8, 2016
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8518, Approving the 2016 Public Works and Parks
Seasonal Positions
Introduction:
On March 26, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution 5546, which describes the procedure
for hiring Seasonal Employees. This resolution requires that the City Council approve all
seasonal positions.
Discussion:
Annually the City Council has approved the hiring of seasonal Public Works positions.
Resolution 5546 requires that approval take place six weeks prior to actual hire of seasonal
employees; therefore, this is typically done early in the calendar year.
Seasonal Employees benefit the City by providing labor services during periods of higher labor
demand at much lower pay rates keeping overall labor costs down. In return, seasonal
employees benefit from the skills and work ethics they learn on the job. As a result, the
employees, the City, citizens, and taxpayers all benefit from this program.
Historically, there have been three time periods throughout the year when the City has employed
seasonal workers. These periods have been: Summer (10 positions), Fall (2 positions), and
Winter (1 position). In 2009, it was the consensus of the City Council and Staff to decrease the
Summer seasonal positions from 10 to 8 positions, due to the budgetary cuts in state aid. This
number was further reduced in 2010 when the Winter seasonal position was eliminated and the
part-time water division position was reclassified as a public works seasonal position. In 2011
and 2012, the City Council approved 8 seasonal positions. Due to the provisions affecting
seasonal employment under the Affordable Healthcare Act, the Mounds View City Council
passed Resolution 8060 on February 11, 2013, approving the hire of 10 seasonal employees
2013. In 2014 and 2015, the City Council passed resolutions approving 10 seasonal employees.
According to the Affordable Healthcare Act (“Obama Care”), there are provisions that require
employers to offer health insurance to full-time seasonal employees who work 120 calendar days
or more during the year. It further requires that the seasonal employee who is hired to work for
120 calendar days and worked an average of 30 hours per week to be offered insurance on the
90th day of his or her employment, and would be eligible for health insurance benefits for 30
days. In addition to the obvious administrative nightmare and cost associated with insuring an
employee for 30 days, this provision can also subject employers to obligations
Item 7E
Monday, February 8, 2016
Approving the 2016 PW Seasonal Positions
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under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) upon termination of the
employee’s employment, thereby creating even more burdens to the employer.
Staff is recommending hiring 10 seasonal employees and staggering them to ensure that they do
not exceed 119 days. Three of the seasonal positions are paid from the Enterprise Funds (water,
sewer, and storm). Staff has created a means to track this time in order to comply with the
provisions under the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Summer Seasonal Employees – Duties include general Public Works and parks maintenance
duties. The employees generally are employed for about three months in the summer – mid-to
late-May to mid-to late-August. Typically one Parks Division seasonal employee and one Utility
Division seasonal employee begin employment in April.
Fall Seasonal Employee – There are two (2) seasonal positions, one (1) in Public Works Utilities
Division and one (1) in the Parks Division. Historically, summer positions are extended to cover
Duties performed by the Public Works Utilities Division seasonal employee includes assisting
with the utility locates, hydrant and valve maintenance, sanitary sewer and manhole cleaning,
stormwater system maintenance, and other department related duties.
The duties of the fall seasonal employee in the Parks Division include fall activities such as
mowing, leaf clean up, mower maintenance, assisting with brush removal and tree trimming, and
providing assistance in year-end maintenance activities. .
Wage Proposal for 2016 Seasonals:
Staff recommends no wage increases for 2016 Public Works Seasonals. In 2015, new hire
seasonal positions were filled at $11.00/hour, and returning seasonal workers were
compensated at $11.75/hour. Each summer seasonal employee will work up to 40 hours per
week and not exceed 119 calendar days. The fall seasonal employees may also work 40 hours
per week: however, hours may be fewer since these positions are often filled with current college
students that are available part-time only. All seasonal positions will remain on staff for a period
no longer than 119 calendar days.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the Seasonal Public Works Positions for 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8518
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE 2016 PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS SEASONAL POSITIONS
WHEREAS, Resolution 5546 requires that seasonal positions must be approved by
the Mounds View City Council; and
WHEREAS, Seasonal Employees benefit the City by providing labor services that are
relatively less expensive and are available during periods of greater labor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Public Works Department does have a need to
hire seasonal employees; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is recommending that seasonal positions
be approved for two periods throughout 2016; and
WHEREAS, said periods are Summer and Fall; and
WHEREAS, for 2016, Staff is recommending that new hires start at the hourly rate of
$11.00/hr and returning seasonal workers would be compensated at $11.75/hr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The 2016 Summer Seasonal Public Works Positions are approved – a total of
eight (8) positions. These positions would start in approximately mid-to late-May
2016 and terminate in mid-to late-August 2016. However, one Utilities Division and
one Parks Division seasonal employee typically begins employment in April.
2. The 2016 Fall Seasonal Public Works Positions are approved - a total of two (2)
positions. One position in the Public Works Utilities Division and the other in the
Parks Division of Public Works. These positions would start approximately in mid-
to late-August 2016 and be terminated by the end of the year, weather permitting.
3. All Public Works seasonal positions will be filled; with new hires starting at an
hourly rate of $11.00/hr. Returning seasonal workers will be compensated at an
hourly wage of $11.75/hr.
4. Each seasonal position may work up to forty (40) hours per week.
5. The duration of the Public Works seasonal positions shall not exceed 119
calendar days.
Resolution 8518
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Adopted this 9th day of February, 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7.C.
Meeting Date: February 9, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8372 Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for a
Private Sewer Improvement at 8130 Edgewood Drive
The City repaired a sewer line that the resident was unable to effectuate due to the complexity of the
repair. The property is located at 8130 Edgewood Drive. The property owner has signed an
agreement to waive their right to a public hearing and has agreed to pay the full cost of the private
improvement plus interest and the administrative fee. The total cost of the private sewer repair is
$12,605.57
The property owner may pay the amount due by 4:30 P.M. on Monday, February 9, 2015 in order to
avoid the $35.00 administrative fee. The owner may prepay the assessment between February 3,
2015 and March 2, 2015 without paying additional interest. After that, interest at the rate of 5.50% will
accrue from February 2, 2015 through the payment date. This interest rate and administrative fee
were set by the City Council in Resolution 7135.
On or after March 3, 2015, we will forward the assessment roll to Ramsey County for collection with
the 2016 property taxes.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 8372
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for a Private Sewer Improvement at 8130 Edgewood
Drive
WHEREAS, the City has received a signed petition and waiver agreement from the individual
property owner at 8130 Edgewood Drive agreeing to the proposed assessment in the attached
assessment roll for a private improvement of a sewer line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View
that:
1. Such proposed assessment roll, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,
is accepted and shall constitute a special assessment against the lands named therein, and
each tract of land therein is hereby found to be benefited by the private improvement in the
amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. The assessment as adopted and confirmed shall be payable in equal annual installments
over a period of ten (10) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the
first Monday in January 2016, and shall bear interest at the rate of five and one half (5.5)
percent per annum from February 2, 2015. To the first installment shall be added interest
on the entire assessment from February 2 2015 through December 31, 2016. To each
subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid
installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may at any time prior to the certification of the
assessment to the County Auditor pay the whole of the assessment, with interest accrued to
the date of payment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the
entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and the owner
may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment,
with interest from the date of adoption of this resolution through the date of payment, such
payment must be made before March 3, 2015, or interest will be charged through December
of the succeeding year.
4. The City Administrator shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the
County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such assessment
shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted this 9th Day of February 2015.
______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
______________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7D
Meeting Date: February 9, 2015
Type of Business: CB
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 8373 Approving the Feasibility Report, and Set a
Public Hearing for Mustang/Drive Mustang Circle Pavement
Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements
Background/Discussion:
Mustang Drive/Mustang Circle is a dead-end local municipal street segment located off
Old Highway 8 in the southernmost part of Mounds View. This street segment serves
eleven industrial and commercial properties in Mounds View. Many of these properties
have large numbers of semi-truck traffic entering and exiting Mustang Drive/Circle and
include freight distribution centers. Maintaining access to and limiting interruptions for
these properties during construction is important and will require a phased approach.
Pavement Improvements:
Mustang Drive is approximately 1,550 feet in length and Mustang Circle is
approximately 610 feet in length with a 135-foot diameter cul-de-sac. Both segments
have concrete curb and gutter (MN/DOT Design B618) with a bituminous pavement
surface measuring 36-feet wide (lip-to-lip of gutter). Mustang Drive was originally
constructed in 1974 and Mustang Circle in 1979. Maintenance includes a seal coat in
1994 and pothole patching and skim coating. The current pavement is in poor condition
with significant surface patching, potholes, and moderate to high severity traverse
cracking. Curb and gutter is in fair to good condition. In late 2011, American
Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) performed geotechnical and pavement evaluation
services on behalf of the City for Mustang Drive/Circle. AET’s ten pavement cores
showed bituminous pavement thickness ranging from 4.25 to 7.5 inches and found
stripping at multiple layer interfaces. AET recommends a pavement rehabilitation design
(10-ton, 20-year ESAL of 2,000,000) as follows:
1. Mill bituminous surface to a depth of 3 inches;
2. Perform stabilized full depth reclamation to a depth of 6 inches
asphalt/aggregate base;
3. Place 3.5 inches of bituminous wearing course in 2 lifts (Mix SPWEB440F).
AET provided an alternative design option for Mustang Circle due to its better condition
than Mustang Drive:
1. Mill bituminous surface to a depth of 3 inches;
2. Place 3 inches of bituminous wearing course in 2 lifts.
There will be some sections of curb and gutter needing replacement or correction,
however, the majority of curb and gutter is expected to remain undisturbed.
Item 07D
February 9, 2015, City Council Meeting
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Storm Drainage:
Street flooding at the intersection of Mustang Drive and Mustang Circle occurs on a
frequent basis. This intersection is the low point on Mustang Drive and is the only
location where drain inlets exist. An area of approximately 16.7 acres of the industrial
park drains to these intersection inlets. Actual flooding is caused by the existing storm
sewer system being unable to accommodate runoff from storm events as frequent as
every one year. Flooding from these frequent storms cause shallow ponding in the
street and the grass boulevard areas, larger storm events cause street ponding to a
depth of about one foot that extends 70 feet to the north of the intersection. A significant
contributor to this runoff is associated with the freight distribution property on the
Southside of Mustang Drive.
A drainage study was prepared in 2007 by Stantec (formerly Bonestroo) for Mustang
Drive/Circle intersection. The study detailed the drainage issues and inadequacies, and
also provided four options for improving flooding at this intersection. These options
involve one or more improvements involving street grades, drain inlet and storm sewer
modifications, and new storm ponds. Public Works is recommending an option where
the existing street profile would be modified to direct excess runoff north along Mustang
Circle, requiring reconstruction of the road profile to remove the high point located 70
feet north of the intersection. This will also require modifications to two existing entrance
drives to match the revised curb line elevations. This option will direct excess flow to the
existing low point in Mustang Circle. The existing drainage channel (ditch) west of the
street may also need to be re-graded to provide adequate capacity
Funding:
Improvements costs for Mustang Drive/Mustang Circle are being proposed to be
assessed in accordance with Chapter 202 of the Municipal Code.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council accept and approve the Feasibility Report from
Stantec as reviewed at the February 2, 2015 Council Work Session, and set a Public
Hearing for February 23, 2015 at 7:05pm for Mustang Drive/Mustang Circle Pavement
Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements with the estimated total project cost of
$610,000.00.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Interim Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 8373
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MUSTANG DRIVE AND
MUSTANG CIRCLE FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is considering to reconstruct Mustang Drive
and Mustang Circle; and,
WHEREAS, this project will include pavement rehabilitation and drainage
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, this project is proposed to be assessed in accordance with Chapter
202 of the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered and accepted a feasibility study to
include cost estimates in unit prices and total project cost; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of the improvement derived from the
feasibility study is $610,000.00; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View sets a public hearing on February 23, 2015 at 7:05pm, to be held at
Mounds View City Hall, 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112, to consider
the pavement rehabilitation and drainage improvements.
Adopted this 9th day of February, 2015
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: Feb 9, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 897, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 603, Section 603.06, of the
City Code Relating to Licensing Requirements for Garbage
and Recycling Haulers (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Introduction:
The City Council adopted Ordinance 891 on October 27, 2014. The Ordinance revised
language relating to the collection of garbage and recycling in the City of Mounds View.
The purpose of the revisions was to update the language, make it more consistent with
Ramsey County requirements and to encourage greater recycling participation and
collection in the City. After the ordinance was adopted, staff met with a group representing
licensed haulers in the City. The haulers, through a national industry alliance, expressed
concern with three areas of the new requirements. At the work session on January 5,
2015, the City Council reviewed the submitted concerns and agreed to move forward to
further amend the Code regarding licensing requirements by eliminating the requirement to
submit rate information. On January 12, 2015, the Council held the first reading of the
ordinance. The ordinance presented for second reading and adoption remains unchanged
from the version considered on January 12.
Discussion:
The concerns of the haulers, as expressed in a letter from the National Waste and
Recycling Association (NW &RA), dated December 11, 2014, focused on three main points:
1. They believe that requiring notice of maximum rates, and possibly revoking their
license if they charge more without previously notifying the City, is excessive.
Our legal representatives confirm the City is well within its rights to impose such
a requirement.
2. They do not want to report to the City as to which properties are NOT recycling. The
haulers don't want their customers to think they are "tattling" on them.
We responded that the intent was simply to be able to "target market" to those
properties which may need more information about recycling, not to be punitive.
3. Finally, they want to make sure that the information we are requesting that they
report on--tons of recyclables and solid waste collected--is consistent with what they
need to report to the state.
We assured them our reporting form would not cause them to report on things
completely different or in a different format, only information they already track.
Ord 897 Report
February 9, 2015
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The City Council discussed each of the concerns raised by the haulers and agreed to
consider only revising the language relating to the requirement to submit rates to the City.
The language prior to the revisions adopted via Ordinance 891 required that the haulers
submit their “proposed” rates to the City. Rather than reverting to the previous language,
direction was provided by the Council to strike that section altogether, which is how
Ordinance 897 is drafted.
The present language, as adopted, reads as follows:
Schedule of Rates: When the application is submitted, the applicant shall file with the
City Administrator a schedule of maximum rates to be charged during the license
period. Every licensee shall provide thirty (30) days’ prior written notification to the
City and the licensee’s customers of any increase in rates to be implemented during
the license period. Failure to provide such notice shall void the rate increase.
Verified evidence that the licensee is charging more than the maximum rate on file
with the City Administrator shall be cause for license revocation.
The changes as proposed in the attached Ordinance 897 would strike the above language
and in its place indicate “RESERVED” rather than striking and relettering/renumbering the
ensuing code passages.
After the first reading was approved, the National Waste and Recycling Association
(NW &RA) sent a second letter, dated January 21, 2015, expressing appreciation for the
removal of the rate language from the licensing requirements. The Association however
renewed their opposition to the new language that would have the haulers report to the City
those customers who do not participate in the recycling program (see attached.) Staff
asked Ramsey County’s Recycling Coordinator Jean Buckley how common such a
requirement is within the County. She indicates such reporting is becoming more common
as contracts get updated (see attached.)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council review the new information submitted by Ms. Buckley of
Ramsey County and the National Waste and Recycling Association. Ordinance 897 has
not been revised since the first reading on January 12, and if it is found to remain
consistent with Council’s intent, staff would recommend approving the second reading and
adoption by roll call vote. If further changes are desired, the revisions can be made during
the meeting or adoption can be delayed to a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
ORDINANCE NO. 897
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 600, CHAPTER 603, SECTION 606.06 OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING HAULERS
The City of Mounds View Ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Section 606.06 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code by striking Subdivision 1e in its entirety, and in its place, adding the
underlined language, as follows:
Subd. 1e. Schedule of Rates: When the application is submitted, the applicant shall
file with the City Administrator a schedule of maximum rates to be charged during
the license period. Every licensee shall provide thirty (30) days’ prior written
notification to the City and the licensee’s customers of any increase in rates to be
implemented during the license period. Failure to provide such notice shall void the
rate increase. Verified evidence that the licensee is charging more than the maximum
rate on file with the City Administrator shall be cause for license revocation.
RESERVED.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On February 9, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 897 which amends Subdivision 1e
of Section 603.06 of the Mounds View City Code to eliminate the requirement of licensed
haulers to report maximum or proposed service rates as a condition of licensure. A printed
copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds
View City Hall and is available on line at the City’s web site located at www.ci.mounds-
view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and
publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on January 12, 2015.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on February 9, 2015.
Publication Date: February 20, 2015
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07F
Meeting Date: February 8, 2016
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8519, Approving a Revised Job Description and
Authorization to Advertise for a Seasonal Intern in the Public
Works Department
Introduction:
On March 26, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution 5546, which describes the procedure
for hiring Seasonal Employees. This resolution requires that the City Council approve all
seasonal positions.
Discussion:
Annually the City Council has approved the hiring of seasonal Public Works positions.
Resolution 5546 requires that approval take place six weeks prior to actual hire of seasonal
employees; therefore, this is typically done early in the calendar year.
Seasonal Employees benefit the City by providing labor services during periods of higher labor
demand at much lower pay rates keeping overall labor costs down. In return, seasonal
employees benefit from the skills and work ethics they learn on the job. As a result, the
employees, the City, citizens, and taxpayers all benefit from this program.
Historically, there have been three time periods throughout the year when the City has employed
seasonal workers. These periods have been: Summer (10 positions), Fall (2 positions), and
Winter (1 position). In 2009, it was the consensus of the City Council and Staff to decrease the
Summer seasonal positions from 10 to 8 positions, due to the budgetary cuts in state aid. This
number was further reduced in 2010 when the Winter seasonal position was eliminated and the
part-time water division position was reclassified as a public works seasonal position. In 2011
and 2012, the City Council approved 8 seasonal positions. Due to the provisions affecting
seasonal employment under the Affordable Healthcare Act, the Mounds View City Council
passed Resolution 8060 on February 11, 2013, approving the hire of 10 seasonal employees
2013. In 2014 and 2015, the City Council passed resolutions approving 10 seasonal employees.
According to the Affordable Healthcare Act (“Obama Care”), there are provisions that require
employers to offer health insurance to full-time seasonal employees who work 120 calendar days
or more during the year. It further requires that the seasonal employee who is hired to work for
120 calendar days and worked an average of 30 hours per week to be offered insurance on the
90th day of his or her employment, and would be eligible for health insurance benefits for 30
days. In addition to the obvious administrative nightmare and cost associated with insuring an
employee for 30 days, this provision can also subject employers to obligations
Item 7E
Monday, February 8, 2016
Approving the 2016 PW Seasonal Positions
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under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) upon termination of the
employee’s employment, thereby creating even more burdens to the employer.
Staff is recommending hiring 10 seasonal employees and staggering them to ensure that they do
not exceed 119 days. Three of the seasonal positions are paid from the Enterprise Funds (water,
sewer, and storm). Staff has created a means to track this time in order to comply with the
provisions under the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Summer Seasonal Employees – Duties include general Public Works and parks maintenance
duties. The employees generally are employed for about three months in the summer – mid-to
late-May to mid-to late-August. Typically one Parks Division seasonal employee and one Utility
Division seasonal employee begin employment in April.
Fall Seasonal Employee – There are two (2) seasonal positions, one (1) in Public Works Utilities
Division and one (1) in the Parks Division. Historically, summer positions are extended to cover
Duties performed by the Public Works Utilities Division seasonal employee includes assisting
with the utility locates, hydrant and valve maintenance, sanitary sewer and manhole cleaning,
stormwater system maintenance, and other department related duties.
The duties of the fall seasonal employee in the Parks Division include fall activities such as
mowing, leaf clean up, mower maintenance, assisting with brush removal and tree trimming, and
providing assistance in year-end maintenance activities. .
Wage Proposal for 2016 Seasonals:
Staff recommends no wage increases for 2016 Public Works Seasonals. In 2015, new hire
seasonal positions were filled at $11.00/hour, and returning seasonal workers were
compensated at $11.75/hour. Each summer seasonal employee will work up to 40 hours per
week and not exceed 119 calendar days. The fall seasonal employees may also work 40 hours
per week: however, hours may be fewer since these positions are often filled with current college
students that are available part-time only. All seasonal positions will remain on staff for a period
no longer than 119 calendar days.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the Seasonal Public Works Positions for 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8518
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE 2016 PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS SEASONAL POSITIONS
WHEREAS, Resolution 5546 requires that seasonal positions must be approved by
the Mounds View City Council; and
WHEREAS, Seasonal Employees benefit the City by providing labor services that are
relatively less expensive and are available during periods of greater labor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Public Works Department does have a need to
hire seasonal employees; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is recommending that seasonal positions
be approved for two periods throughout 2016; and
WHEREAS, said periods are Summer and Fall; and
WHEREAS, for 2016, Staff is recommending that new hires start at the hourly rate of
$11.00/hr and returning seasonal workers would be compensated at $11.75/hr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The 2016 Summer Seasonal Public Works Positions are approved – a total of
eight (8) positions. These positions would start in approximately mid-to late-May
2016 and terminate in mid-to late-August 2016. However, one Utilities Division and
one Parks Division seasonal employee typically begins employment in April.
2. The 2016 Fall Seasonal Public Works Positions are approved - a total of two (2)
positions. One position in the Public Works Utilities Division and the other in the
Parks Division of Public Works. These positions would start approximately in mid-
to late-August 2016 and be terminated by the end of the year, weather permitting.
3. All Public Works seasonal positions will be filled; with new hires starting at an
hourly rate of $11.00/hr. Returning seasonal workers will be compensated at an
hourly wage of $11.75/hr.
4. Each seasonal position may work up to forty (40) hours per week.
5. The duration of the Public Works seasonal positions shall not exceed 119
calendar days.
Resolution 8518
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Adopted this 9th day of February, 2016.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No 8A
Meeting Date: February 9, 2015
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8371 for Authorization to Approve a Contract for
Animal Impoundment Services with Brighton Veterinary
Hospital
Introduction:
The police department has utilized the services of Brighton Veterinary Hospital at 2615
Mississippi St in New Brighton for well over twenty years. The hospital is conveniently
located off of Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. Brighton Veterinary Hospital provides
boarding for stray and impounded animals and is set up to provide access twenty four
hours a day, seven days week, for members of the police department to deposit any
impounded animal. The release and fee payment is a service provided by the hospital. The
last signed contract was in place for the year 2010.
Discussion:
The police department provides animal control services for the City and is occasionally
called upon to pick up stray dogs. A need exists to house these impounded animals in a
secure and clean facility that can offer the proper veterinary care, if necessary. The hospital
will also handle the release and collection of all fees from owners who claim the animal. In
an effort to update their records, Brighton Veterinary Hospital initiated the renewal of a
contract between the City of Mounds View and the Vet Hospital. The City has been very
satisfied with the services offered by the staff at Brighton Vet. There are limited alternatives
offering the same 24 hour access for animal impoundment and no other facility as
conveniently located.
Brighton Veterinary will charge the City $375 per month less any fees collected from the
animal owner for the number of animals impounded and boarded at their facility.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of the contract with Brighton Veterinary Services at a cost
of $375 per month less any fees collected by the Hospital. The contract would be in effect
from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8371
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Authorization to Approve a Contract for Animal Impoundment Services
with the Brighton Veterinary Hospital
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department provides animal control
services in the City which include the impoundment of stray animals; and,
WHEREAS, a need exists to house these impounded animals in a secure facility
that offers proper veterinary care; and,
WHEREAS, Brighton Veterinary Hospital at 2615 Mississippi Street in New Brighton
is a conveniently located facility that has provided stray animal boarding for the City for over
twenty years; and,
WHEREAS, limited alternatives exist that can provide similar services necessary for
handling impounded animals; and,
WHEREAS, Brighton Veterinary Hospital will charge the City $375 per month,
less any collected impoundment and boarding fees from animal owners for the contract
period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota, to approve the contract for animal
impoundment services with the Brighton Veterinary Hospital at a cost of $375/month,
less collected fees, during the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Adopted this 9th day of February 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
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Animal Control Contract
This Animal Control Contract (this “Contract”) is made and entered into this ____ day of
January, 2015 by and between Brighton Veterinary Hospital, hereinafter referred to as
“Animal Shelter” and the City of Mounds View, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the “City”.
I. Term.
The term of this Contract shall be from January 1, 2015 through December
31, 2015.
II. Animal Shelter Services.
The Animal Shelter agrees to furnish the following services to the City:
1. Allow the City to drop off animals at the shelter on a 24 hour basis. The
Animal Shelter shall provide a key or access card or code to the City so
that City personnel may have access to the shelter on a 24 hour basis for
the purpose of impounding animals.
2. Emergency animal examinations and veterinary care as requested during
normal business hours.
3. Seized stray animals shall be held for 5 regular business days. After 5
regular business days, the City shall have no rights or interest in such
animal. Therefore if said animal is not claimed by an owner with the 5
regular business days, it then becomes the property of the Animal Shelter
to do with as it sees necessary. Both parties shall give notice to the stray
animal’s owner (if the owner is known) that it has been impounded.
4. Euthanasia and disposal, if required due to serious injury, illness, or after
5 regular business days, in compliance with applicable statutes.
5. Receiving and disposing of dead animals delivered by the City.
6. Upon request, train City animal control offers in safe and humane
handlings and apprehension of animals
7. Keep accurate records of all animals impounded, boarded, and destroyed,
pursuant to this agreement and furnish monthly statements to the City.
8. Keep the animal shelter open during normal business hours of the
Brighton Veterinary Hospital and not less than normal business hours of
the City.
9. The animal shelter, during normal business hours, upon reasonable
notice, shall be open for inspection by the City or its agents.
10. Collect boarding fees at $20.60 per day for dogs from owners who
retrieve animals. Fees are to be kept by the Animal Shelter.
11. Hold any impounded animal being reclaimed until proof of applicable
current licensing and rabies vaccine is produced.
12. Serve as animal control officer for the City, as defined by the City Code,
and as applicable to the operation of the animal shelter.
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13. Impounded quarantined animals shall be held for rabies observation for a
maximum of 14 days. If no owner comes forward with full payment
within the 14‐day period, then said animal becomes property of the
Animal Shelter to do with what it feels is necessary.
III. City Responsibility.
1. After normal business hours, the City will first attempt to contact the
Animal Shelter’s on call services for emergency purposes. If the Animal
Shelter’s veterinary staff is not able to see the injured animal, the City will
transport the animal to Midwest Emergency for treatment. The cost of
treatment shall be the responsibility of the City. After treatment and
release, the City will transport the animal to the Animal Shelter.
2. Provide licenses for the Animal Shelter to sell to owners upon retrieval of
their animal. All license fees collected by the Animal Shelter shall be
remitted to the City.
IV. Compliance with Laws.
In providing all services pursuant to this Contract, the Animal Shelter shall
abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to or
regulating the provisions of such services. The Animal Shelter’s facilities
must be properly licensed by the State of Minnesota (if required) and
maintained in a humane manner.
V. Audit Disclosure and Retention of Records.
The Animal Shelter agrees to make available to duly authorize
representatives of the City and either the legislative auditor or the state
auditor for the purpose of audit examination, any books, documents, papers,
and records of the Animal Shelter that are pertinent to the Animal Shelter’s
provision of service hereunder. The Animal Shelter further agrees to
maintain all such required records for three years after receipt of final
payment from the owner of the animal and the closing of all other related
matters as determined by the Animal Shelter.
VI. Animal Shelter Responsibilities and Insurance
The Animal Shelter shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless for all
claims for damages of every nature on account of injury or death of persons
or damage or loss of property or harm suffered by animals, caused by or
resulting in any manner from any acts or omissions of the Animal Shelter, its
agents, officers, volunteers, or employees in performing or failing to perform
any of its obligations under this Contract.
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The Animal Shelter shall procure and keep in full force comprehensive
general liability insurance in the amount of $1,500,000. The Animal Shelter
must name the City as an “additional insured” on its insurance policy and, if
requested, the Animal Shelter must provide proof of insurance to the City.
The insurance coverage must not be cancelled or materially changed without
30 days prior written notice being given to the City and in the case of non‐
renewal, 10 days prior written notice to the City must be provided. The
Animal Shelter must also have workers’ compensation insurance coverage
that meets the requirements of Minnesota law.
VII. Compensation.
1. The City shall pay the Animal Shelter the sum of $375.00 per month for
the services stated in this Contract. Said sum shall be paid on or about the
last day of the month, or within thirty (30) days after submission of the
monthly claims, by the Animal Shelter.
2. The Animal Shelter will subtract any boarding fees from the sum of
$375.00 per month it receives from the owners of claimed animals.
3. The Animal Shelter may charge the owner of the animal for customary
veterinary fees for services including rabies vaccinations, examinations,
medications, etc. and retain all amounts collected.
VIII. Early Termination.
This Contract may be terminated by either party, provided the terminating party is
not in breach of this Contract, with or without cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice, delivered by United States mail or in person, to the other party. For purposes
of such notice the address of the Animal Shelter is:
Brighton Veterinary Hospital
2615 Mississippi Street
New Brighton, MN 55112
Attn: _______________________
And the address of the City is:
City of Mounds View
2401 County Road 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Attn: City Administrator
IX. Indemnification by the City.
The City shall save the Animal Shelter harmless from any damages, costs,
actions, or causes or action, or claims made against the Animal Shelter for
any harm, losses, damages, or expenses or account of bodily injury, sickness,
disease, improper disposition, death, and property damage resulting while
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the animal is in the care, custody or control of the City, its employees, agents,
or animal control officers.
X. Modifications.
Any material alterations, modifications or variations of the terms of this
Contract shall by valid and enforceable only when they have been reduced to
writing as an amendment and signed by the parties.
XI. Minnesota Law.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with Minnesota law.
XII. Independent Contractor.
The Animal Shelter is an independent contractor and not an employee of the
City. The City and the Animal Shelter agree that the Animal Shelter shall not
at any time or in any manner represent that it is in any manner an agent or
employee of the City. The Animal Shelter shall be exclusively responsible
under this Contract for its own FICA payments, workers’ compensation
insurance, unemployment compensation insurance, withholding amounts,
and self‐employment taxes if any such payments, amounts or taxes are
required to be paid by law or regulation.
XIII. Subcontracting.
The Animal Shelter shall not enter into subcontracts for services provided
under this Contract without the express consent of the City.
XIV. Assignment.
Neither party shall assign this Contract, or any interest arising herein,
without the written consent of the other party.
XV. Data Practices.
The Animal Shelter shall comply with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Animal Shelter shall not
disclose not public data except as authorized by law.
XVI. Immunities.
By entering into this Contract, the City does not waive its entitlement to any
immunities under statute or common law.
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XVII. Entire Agreement.
It is understood and agreed by the parties that the entire agreements of the
parties are contained herein and that the Contract supersedes all oral
agreements and negotiations between parties relating to the subject matter
hereof as well as any pervious agreements presently in effect between the
Animal Shelter and the City relating to the subject matter hereof. The parties
hereto revoke any prior oral or written agreement between them and hereby
agree that this Contract is the only and complete agreement regarding the
subject hereof.
Animal Shelter City of Mounds View
By:_______________________ By: ____________________________
Joe Flaherty
Title:_____________________ Its: Mayor
By: ____________________________
James Ericson
Its: City Administrator
Item No: 8B
Meeting Date: February 9, 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 8376 Approving a Janitorial Cleaning Contract for
the City Hall/Police Facility and the Mounds View
Community Center
Background/Discussion:
One of the duties of the Public Works Department is to oversee the cleaning contract for
both the Community Center and City Hall. The current contract has cleaning performed
at the Community Center on the weekends. Public Works staff cleans the building
during the weekdays. City Hall/Police is cleaned 5 days a week by the contractor. As
the 3 year contract expired in 2014, we have continued on a month by month basis with
the contracted company. This month by month approach was agreed upon until a new
contract is reached or a new contractor found.
Staff started working with Hillyard Floor Care Inc., to improve the cleaning expectations
of the contractor for both City Hall and the Community Center. Hillyard implemented
their CCAP-(cleaning cost analysis program), looking at cleaning procedures, and
cleaning efficiencies. CCAP includes measuring room sizes and analyzing how the
rooms or spaces are used. After determining square footage of all rooms, and
understanding frequency of cleaning and expectations, Hillyard provided an estimate of
hours needed to complete the tasks. City staff met with Hillyard to review daily, weekly,
and monthly cleaning tasks, revising for efficiency and clarity. After this was finalized
Staff sought out contractors to provide a quote for the cleaning service at City Hall and
the Community Center; a walkthrough was required before submitting quote.
The goal is to improve the cleaning at both facilities without a large cost increase.
Increasing the number of cleaning days at the community center would allow the
custodian to clean the Park Buildings and perform small building maintenance items.
Currently those items are performed by a Park Maintenance employee. By having the
custodian do the park building cleaning, our park employee would have more time to
work in the Forestry Division, working with residents and with the Shade Tree Disease
Ordinance.
The current 2015 budget for City Hall cleaning is $18,000 and for the Community Center
is $9,000. At the January 5, 2015 work session the City Council directed staff to look
into ways to reduce the quote initially received by the low bidder. Staff met with Hillyard
and reviewed the daily cleaning tasks for both City Hall and the Community Center.
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Adjustments were made to the cleaning frequency of some tasks. Staff also met with
the low bidder to review the changes and verify the hourly quote received of $18.00 an
hour. Staff also met with the Finance Director to review the estimated costs and the
2015 adopted budget. In this meeting it was determined that the number of days to be
cleaned at the community center be reduced to four (4) days a week. With the adjusted
daily cleaning tasks changed and confirming the hourly rate for cleaning, the estimated
cost for cleaning City Hall five (5) days a week is now $19,037.00. This is $1,037.00
over budget. Cleaning the Community Center 4 days a week would cost $10,516.00.
This is $1,516.00 over budget. The estimated cost at the Community Center does not
include rooms or other spaces not used on a daily basis, this cleaning will be performed
by the current City of Mounds View custodian. The vendor also feels the Cleaning
Minutes per Room used in the Project Manuel are estimated high and he feels this time
can be reduced in some areas of cleaning for additional savings, without cutting the
quality of the cleaning. Staff has received a quote from City Wide cleaning of Burnsville
MN. The contracted cleaning cost for City Hall is quoted $19,037.00, annually and for
the Community Center $10,516.00, annually.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending the City Council approve a contract between City Wide
Maintenance of Minnesota and the City of Mounds View for janitorial cleaning services.
The janitorial service will include cleaning 5 days a week at the City Hall/Police Facility
and 4 days a week at the Mounds View Community Center. Cleaning tasks and times
will be performed as documented in the Project manual dated December 2014. This
Contract will be for one (1) year.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson, Interim Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 8376
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY HALL/POLICE FACILITY AND THE MOUNDS VIEW COMMUNIUTY CENTER
WHEREAS, the City uses a contractor to perform janitorial cleaning service for
cleaning both City Hall/Police Facility and the Mounds View Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, Staff started working with Hillyard Floor Care Inc., to improve the
cleaning expectations of the contractor for both City Hall and the Community Center;
and,
WHEREAS, Hillyard implemented their CCAP-(cleaning cost analysis program),
looking at cleaning procedures, and cleaning efficiencies; and,
WHEREAS, Staff sought out contractors to provide a quote for the cleaning
service at City Hall/Police Facility and the Community Center; a walkthrough was
required before submitting quote; and,
WHEREAS, Staff received a quote for janitorial cleaning services from City Wide
Cleaning of Minnesota, Burnsville, MN. The contracted cleaning cost for City Hall/Police
Facility is $19,037.00, and for the Community Center $10,516.00; and,
WHEREAS, monies are available in the City Budget in funds, 100-4460-3030,
and 252-4350-3030; and,
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the City council to approve the contract for
janitorial cleaning service for both City Hall and the Community Center with City Wide
Maintenance of Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. City Council approves entering into a contract agreement with City Wide
Maintenance of Minnesota, Burnsville, MN. To perform janitorial cleaning
services at both the City Hall 5 days a week for $ $19,037.00 annually and
the Community Center 4 days a week, for $10,516.00 annually. Funding for
the janitorial cleaning services are included the 2015 adopted budget funds;
Buildings and Grounds account 100-4460-3030 and Community Center
Building Overhead account 252-4350-3030.
2. Cleaning tasks and times will be performed as documented in the Project
manual dated December 2014.
3. Contract for janitorial cleaning service shall be for one (1) year.
Resolution 8376
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Adopted this 9th day of February, 2015.
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
____________________________________
(seal) James Ericson, City Administrator