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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, November 9, 2015
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:00 pm Public Hearing: Resolution 8465, Approving a Conditional Use Permit
for an Oversize Garage at 2443 Hillview Road
B. 7:00 pm Public Hearing: Resolution 8475, Approval of the 2016 Fee Schedule
C. 7:00 pm Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 909,
Amending Chapter 1103 of the Mounds View Zoning Code Pertaining to Fencing,
Screening and Landscaping (ROLL CALL VOTE)
D. 7:00 pm Public Hearing: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 910, an
Ordinance Approving a Cable Franchise Agreement with CenturyLink
E. 7:00 pm Public Hearing: Resolution 8467, Amending and Restating Resolution
4532, an Enabling Resolution Establishing the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through
469.108
F. Resolution 8476, Approving a Revised Job Description and Authorization to
Advertise for the Public Work Maintenance Mechanic Position
G. Resolution 8477, Authorize Stantec to Perform Construction Services for the
Groveland Lift Station
H. Resolution 8478, Authorize Bolton & Menk to Proceed with Design for CSAH 10
Trail Segments 6 & 11.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8474, Approving Cost of Living (COLA)/Insurance Adjustment
Contribution for Non-Union Employees
B. Resolution 8473, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2016
Insurance Policies
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
City Council Agenda
Monday, November 9, 2015
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 7, 2015, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 23, 2015, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: PH & CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8465, Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit
for an Oversized Garage at 2443 Hillview Road; Planning
Case CU2015-002
Introduction:
Steven Smith, applicant and property owner of 2443 Hillview Road, is requesting approval of
a conditional use permit to construct an addition to the existing attached garage on his
property. The applicant plans to add a 29.5’ x 20’ addition (590 square feet) to the rear of
the existing 29.5’ x 22’ (649 square feet) garage, which would create an “oversize” 1,239
square foot garage.
The applicant has submitted plans for a garage larger than what the City Code allows as a
permitted use. The City limits the size of accessory buildings, whether attached or detached
from the house, to a maximum of 952 square feet. Any building larger than 952 square feet
must get City approval of a conditional use permit. The garage the applicant is proposing
would be 1,239 square feet.
Requirements:
Section 1106.03, Subd. 1: This part of the Code limits the height of an accessory building,
the number of accessory buildings, the backyard coverage ratio of accessory buildings and
specifies roof style and pitch. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for garages
exceeding 952 square feet.
Section 1106.04, Subd. 6: This part of the Code enumerates the conditions for garages
exceeding 952 square feet. The garage must be permanent, be uniform in appearance with
the home, not exceed 35 feet in width, and not exceed 1,800 square feet of total accessory
building area on the lot.
Section 1125.01, Subd. 1: The Planning Commission is required to review the possible
adverse effects of the requested conditional use.
Discussion:
The applicant’s request for a conditional use permit to construct the 1,239 square foot
garage satisfies the requirements as stated in Section 1106.03 and 1106.04, Subdivision 6
of the Mounds View Zoning Code. The proposed garage would meet all City setback, height
and accessory building coverage requirements. The applicant’s property is 0.41 acres
(143.57’ x 125’). The City Code limits backyard building coverage to 20% of the yard area.
The garage addition would cover approximately 7.8% of the backyard area.
2443 Hillview Road CUP Request
November 9, 2015
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The City Code also specifies that the roof for all accessory buildings exceeding 250 square
feet, shall match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure,
and have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12.
CUP Considerations:
Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and
address any potential adverse effects of a conditional use that include, but are not limited to,
the relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential
depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a
use. Staff has addressed each of these potential adverse effects below.
Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this
property as low-density residential, as well as the surrounding area. The Comp Plan
encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas to improve the quality,
appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. W ith this
project, the applicant would be creating more garage space for storage. Such additional
storage would be a benefit to the property and to the neighborhood.
The Geographical Area Involved. The applicants’ home is located on Hillview Road, in an
established single-family residential neighborhood.
Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense
by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage, as well as in an economic sense, as
the addition would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are a benefit
to everyone.
The Character of the Surrounding Area. The applicants neighborhood is entirely single-family
residential. The homes in this area are a variety of styles with a lot of wooded areas, and the
lot sizes vary. The garage will be the same width as it is now so the front appearance of the
house will not change. The garage will just extend an additional 20 feet into the backyard.
The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant is proposing a 1,239 square foot
garage that would allow for more indoor storage and workshop space, along with vehicle
parking.
The Planning Commission reviewed this request and the potential adverse effects at its
meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The Planning Commission approved
Resolution1038-15 which recommended approval of the CUP request to the City Council.
Staff has not received any feedback from area neighbors and none were in attendance at the
Commission’s meeting.
2443 Hillview Road CUP Request
November 4, 2015
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council hold the public hearing and consider Resolution 8465, a
resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized garage as requested, with the
following noted conditions:
1. The garage shall not be used for commercial purposes, living space or other uses
not allowed within the R-1 Single-Family Residential district or by the Zoning Code.
Should the use change for which the permit was granted; the Conditional Use Permit
shall be considered null and void.
2. The garage addition shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform
appearance with the existing house and garage.
3. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall become null and void if the work for which
the CUP was granted is not completed within one year from the date of approval, unless
a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City
Council.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial Views
3. Photos
4. Proposed plan
5. Resolution 8465
Zoning Map
* Properties not indicated with a designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential
County Road I
N
Bronson
PROPOSED
GARAGE
29.5’ W x
42’ L
N Aerial View
Aerial View
Photos
View of front of house
Hillview Road
Rear of property – garage addition would be the
same width as the current garage and extend 20
feet to the rear. The clothesline poles are about
30 feet from the garage.
Proposed Site Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 8465
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
1,239 SQUARE-FOOT GARAGE AT 2443 HILLVIEW ROAD;
PLANNING CASE CU2015-002
WHEREAS, property owner, Steven Smith, has applied for a conditional use permit
to construct a 1,239 square foot garage; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 2443 Hillview Drive, is zoned R-1,
Single Family Residential, and is legally described as follows:
Woodlawn Terrace, Except the East 150 feet of Lot 31,
Ramsey County, Minnesota
PIN: 05-30-23-32-0040
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code conditionally allows garages in excess
of 952 square feet with a maximum accessory building area not to exceed 1,800 square
feet; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed garage would be 1,239 square feet, thus requiring City
approval of a conditional use permit; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this
proposal:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Site plan
4. Photographic documentation
5. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request on November 4,
2015, and recommended approval via Resolution 1038-15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council makes
the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request:
Resolution 8465
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1. The proposed 1,239 square foot garage satisfies the zoning requirements as
outlined in Chapters 1104 and 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code.
2. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the
Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential
areas to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and
residential property in general. 3. The proposed garage would not be out of place given the character and geography of the surrounding area involved.
4. The proposed garage would not depreciate the neighborhood.
5. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed
oversized garage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council approves the conditional use permit for the 1,239 square foot garage, with
conditions as follows:
1. The garage shall not be used for commercial purposes, living space or other
uses not allowed within the R-1 Single-Family Residential district or by the
Zoning Code. Should the use change for which the permit was granted; the
Conditional Use Permit shall be considered null and void.
2. The garage addition shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform
appearance with the existing house and garage.
3. The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall become null and void if the work for
which the CUP was granted is not completed within one year from the date of
approval unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has
been granted by the City Council.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Approved: November 9, 2015
2016 Fee Schedule Page 1 of 23
I. ................... Building/Community Dev. Related Fees P. 3
a. .......................................................................... Valuation Table P. 3
b. ................................................................................ Surcharges P. 4
c. ................... General Construction, Home, Building Permits, Misc. P. 4
Accessory Buildings
Additions & Remodels, Residential
Deck
Demolition & Wrecking
Door/Window Installation
Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots
and Patios
Electrical Work
Elevators
Fences / Kennels
Fire Permits
Fireplaces
HVAC
Irrigation Systems
Manufactured Homes
Moving Buildings
Plumbing Work
Porch
Raising, Shoring
Reshingling
Re-siding/Stucco
Satellite Dishes
Sheds
Signs/Billboards
Sprinkler Systems
Swimming Pools
Temporary Office
Tent, Temporary
Telecommunication Antenna
Warehouse Racking Systems
(commercial)
Windows
d. ......................................... Other Inspections/Planning Fees P. 8
Building Inspections
Change of Address
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Conditional Use Permit
Contractor Licenses
Development/Site Plan Review
Escrow
Housing and Fire Inspection Fees
Interim Use Permit
Interim Use Permit Amendment
Investigation Fee
Lead Safety Certification Verification
Park Dedication Fee
Plan Review Fee
Planned Unit Development/Amendment
Refund Policy
Rezoning
Street or Easement Vacation
Subdivisions
Text Amendment, Zoning Code
Text Amendment, Other Code
Variance
Wetland Alteration Permit
Wetland Buffer Permit
Zoning Letter
II. ......... Miscellaneous (copies, maps, agendas, etc.) P. 10
Certified Copies
Filing Fee for Public Office
Insufficient Fund Checks (NSF)
Municipal Code
Notary Public
Pending Assessment Search
Photocopies
DVD Copies
Zoning Code CD Rom
50th Anniversary Cookbook
Mounds View History Book
2016 Fee Schedule Page 2 of 23
III…….……………. Police/ Administrative Offenses P. 10
IV. ................................................................... Licenses P. 12
Amusement Centers/ Devises/Rides,
Carnivals, Circuses
Automobile Sales
Bowling Alley
Cigarette and Tobacco
Contractor’s License
Dog Licenses
Garbage and Rubbish Hauler License
Gasoline Station License
Kennel License
Liquor Licenses/Investigation Fee
Rental Dwelling License/Transfer
Rental Dwelling Conversion Fee
Pawn Shops
Peddlers/Transient Merchant
Recuperation of Half Way House
Restaurant License
Therapeutic Massage/Investigation
V. Park, Recreation, and MVCC Facility Rental Fees P. 14
Banquet and Conference Center Rental
Gymnasium Rental
Athletic Field Rental
Park Building and Picnic Shelter Rental
VI. .................................... Public Works Related Fees P. 18
Call Out Rate Schedule
Right-of Way Management Fees
Municipal Water System Fees
Municipal Sanitary Sewer System Fees
Surface Water Management Utility Fees
Street Lighting Utility Fees
Construction Site and land Disturbance Fees
Other Management Public Works Fees
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I. BUILDING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
A. V ALUATION TABLE
The following Valuation Table shall be used to determine fees for those permits indicated below
and in all cases where the work is of such a nature that the permit fees cannot be determined from
the schedule established below for such work. The minimum fee for all permits shall be $29.50
for residential permits and $49.50 for commercial permits unless otherwise specified.
$1 to $500 $29.50
$501 to $2,000 $28 for the first $500 plus $3.70 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $83.50 for the first $2,000 plus $16.55 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $464.15 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $764.15 for the first $50,000 plus $8.45 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000
$101,001 to $500,000 $1,186.65 for the first $100,000 plus $6.75 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,886.65 for the first $500,000 plus $5.50 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Specific Valuations
Accessory Buildings: Garages & Sheds
Attached Garage $29.49 per sq. ft.
Detached Garages & Sheds, > 120 sq. ft.
(w/ concrete floor)
$16.23 per sq. ft.
Detached Garages & Sheds, > 120 sq. ft.
(w/ wood floor)
$10.32 per sq. ft.
Carport / Lean-to $14.75 per sq. ft.
Residential Dwelling Additions
First Floor and basic floor area $86.02 per sq. ft.
Second Floor $66.66 per sq. ft.
Shell Only $48.94 per sq. ft.
Addition (mobile home) $27.98 per sq. ft.
Gazebo/Outdoor Living Room $30.05 per sq ft.
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Basement
Unfinished, New Construction $16.94 per sq. ft.
Finished, New Construction $28.64 per sq. ft.
Basement Finish/Remodel, Existing $11.49 per sq. ft
General Remodel $23.00 per sq. ft.
Deck
Residential $10.22 per sq. ft.
Porch
Open/Screen only $25.93 per sq. ft.
Three-Season (wood frame/windows/doors
Not Heated)
$54.42 per sq. ft.
Swimming Pools (See Chapter 1009)
Above ground--Permanent (over 24” in
depth and over 5,000 gallons)
$8.24 per sq. ft.
Below ground $32.78 per sq. ft.
Above ground – Temporary (over 24” in
depth and under 5,000 gallons)
$30 (zoning permit)
B. SURCHARGES
Building Surcharge: Where the fee for the permit is based upon valuation, the surcharge is as
follows:
Building Surcharge
(For valuation-based permits, the surcharge is as follows)
Valuation of Work Surcharge Computation
$1,000,000 or less .0005 x valuation
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000 $500 + .0004 x (Value - $1,000,000)
$2,000,000 to $3,000,000 $900 + .0003 x (Value - $2,000,000)
$3,000,000 to $4,000,000 $1,200 + .0002 x (Value - $3,000,000)
$4,000,000 to $5,000,000 $1,400 + .0001 x (Value - $4,000,000)
Greater than $5,000,000 $1,500 + .00005 x (Value - $5,000,000)
For fixed-fee permits, the surcharge shall be $5.00 $1.00 per permit (or .0005 of the permit
fee if permit fee exceeds $10,000).
Heating & Plumbing Surcharge
Residential $5.00 $1.00 per permit (or .0005 of the
permit fee if fee exceeds $10,010).
Commercial Use the above table
C. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, HOME, MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMITS.
(Surcharges not included in all figures listed below -- See Surcharge Section in Chapter 1006 for
more information)
Accessory Buildings Use valuation table
Additions or Remodels Use valuation table
Columbarium $30 (no surcharge)
Deck 30” and under, or not attached to
dwelling
Deck above 30”
$30 (no surcharge)
Use valuation table
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Demolition and Wrecking $30 plus $3.00 per 1,000 cubic feet or
fraction thereof over 2,000 cubic feet plus
$5.00 $1.00 surcharge
Residential Door or Window Installation
Change Opening/Egress $40 for first windows/door plus $12.50 for
each additional window/door (plus $5.00
$1.00 surcharge)
Use Existing Rough opening $30 for first window/door plus $5.00 for each
additional window/door (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Drain Tile $40 (plus $1.00 surcharge)
Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Patios; New Installation or Overlay (No Surcharge)
* A Right-of-way permit is also required for any construction that disrupts City-owned streets,
curbing, sidewalks, etc.
Residential
(R-1 or R-2 Overlay or Seal Coat with no
expansion, no permit needed.)
R-4 R-3 or R-4 Overlay
Commercial
Commercial Overlay
Commercial Seal Coat
Concrete/Asphalt/Brick: $30 for first 500
square feet plus $2 for each additional 100
square feet or fraction thereof (no surcharge)
Gravel*: $20 (no surcharge)
* See zoning code for gravel limitations.
$25 for first 500 square feet plus $2 for each
additional 500 square feet.
Use Valuation Table
$30 plus $2 for every 500 square feet or
faction thereof
No permit required
Electrical Work -- Same as established by the Minnesota State Board of Electricity.
Elevators Use valuation table
Fences/Kennels
Six Seven feet and below
Above six seven feet
$30 per installation (no surcharge)
$40 per installation (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Fire Permits
Fire (All Fire permits unless noted
otherwise)
Fire Works Display
Fireworks Sales
Temporary Tent
Tank Installation (fuel, oil, gas, etc.)
Tank Removal (fuel, oil, gas, etc.)
Operational Permits
$100
$100
$350 (business selling only fireworks)
$100 (business selling fireworks & other
retail)
$50
$100 per tank (no surcharge)
$50 per tank (no surcharge)
$50 (annually)
Fireplaces
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Wood/Corn burning Stove (Building Permit)
Gas Fireplace
$30 plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge
See Mechanical
Insulation $30 plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge
Manufactured Homes (See Chapter 1110)
Installation Work Permit Use valuation table
Mechanical (Gas hook up) $25 (plus $5.00 surcharge)
Installation Escrow $500 per permit
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Mechanical (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Gas)
Residential:
Air Conditioning
Furnace
Air Exchanger
Sheet Metal/Duct Work
Ventilation Systems
Gas Fireplace
Gas/Oil Piping
Steam, Hot Water Heating
$35 per unit
$30 $35 per unit replacement, $40 $45 per
unit new
$30 $35 per unit
$30 $35
$15 $20 for first fan plus $5 for each add’l
fan
$30 $40 (includes incidental piping)
$30 $35 per unit
$40 per unit
Commercial Use valuation table plus surcharge of .0005
of contract price)
Irrigation System (Back Flow Preventer) See Plumbing Fees
Moving Buildings (See Chapter 1007)
Principal Structure $175 per building (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Accessory Structure (larger than 400sq. ft.) $50 per building (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Accessory Structure (400 sq. ft. or less) $30
Plumbing Work - (Chapter 1004)
Residential - Plumbing fixture, devices,
Connections (Value more than $500)
Residential - Plumbing fixture, devices,
Connections (Value $500 or less)
Commercial (4 units and up)
$22 $26 plus $8 per fixture (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
$15 or 5% of value, whichever is greater
(plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge)
Use valuation table plus surcharge at .0005
times contract price
Porch Use valuation table
Raising, shoring Use valuation table
Re-shingling
Residential
(Re-shingling permit not required for
buildings under 120 square feet)
Commercial
$25 for this first 500 square feet plus $4 for
each additional 100 square feet or fraction
thereof (plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge)
Use Valuation Table
Re-siding / Stucco
Residential
(Re-shingling permit not required for
buildings under 120 square feet)
Soffit/Fascia only (fee not required if
included with siding permit)
$25 for the first 500 square feet plus $4 for
each additional 100 square feet or fraction
thereof (plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge)
Soffit/Fascia: $30 per installation (plus
$5.00 surcharge)
Commercial Use Valuation Table
Retaining Wall
Four feet and below
Above four feet
$30 (no surcharge)
$40 (plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge)
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Satellite Dishes (See Chapter 1103.18)
(no permit required for mini dish systems)
$30 per installation (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Renewable Energy Systems (Solar,
geothermal, wind energy conversion)
$100
Sheds (120 square feet and less) $30 (no surcharge)
Signs (Zoning Permit, no surcharge) & Billboards (Building Permit, surcharge) See Chapter
1008
Signs up to 100 sq ft. $50 for the first 24 square feet plus $5.00 for
each additional 25 square feet or fraction
thereof up to 100 square
Signs 100 sq. ft. and over $75 for the first 100 square feet plus $10 for
each additional 100 square feet or fraction
thereof
Signs re-facing or altering $40 per installation
Temporary Signs $40 per 21 day period (Limit 4 permits per
year plus one additional permit for a banner
Billboards/Billboard Alterations (includes
footings)
$250 per billboard (plus $5.00 $1.00
surcharge)
Sprinkler Systems (Fire Suppression)
Sprinkler; Residential
(City fees waived for systems installed
voluntarily)
Use Valuation Table
Sprinkler; Commercial Use valuation table plus surcharge at .0005
times the contract price
Sprinkler Plan Check Fee 65% of permit fee (for new construction or
20 heads or more only)
Residential Swimming Pools
Permanent (above or below ground) Use Valuation Table
Temporary (52” high or less) $25 (plus $5.00 $1.00 surcharge)
Telecommunication Antenna
(Building Permit Fee, see also Chapter 1124)
Repairs/Alterations/Swapping of Adding
Antennas to Existing System (City or Private
Property)
Use Valuation Table
$250 per permit
Warehouse Racking Systems (commercial) Use Valuation Table
Windows See Door/Window Installation
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D. OTHER INSPECTIONS / PLANNING FEES
Applicants are responsible for all costs incurred associated with the filing, review and
processing of development applications. Such fees are to be paid in escrow up front or upon
receipt of statement from the City of Mounds View. Fees may include but are not limited to
costs for consultants retained by the City, consultant planning services, attorney, and engineer
fees. A deposit may also be required to cover costs of public notices, materials and staff time
spent in the review, research or preparation of materials associated with this application. The
applicant shall be responsible for all reasonable incurred costs in excess of the initial fee
and/or deposit amount. Any portion of the deposit not spent or encumbered shall be refunded
to the applicant within 30 days after consideration of the application is completed. Payment of
park dedication fees is required with subdivision applications. Application fees are not
refundable.
Building Inspections
Inspections conducted outside of normal
business hours
$63.25/hr. (Minimum charge two hours)
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated
$63.25/hr. (Minimum charge - one half hour)
Reinspection Fees $63.25/hr.
Change of Address $150
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $500
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
R-1 to R-2 $200
All other Districts $400
CUP Amendment Same as CUP Fee
Contractor Licenses (See Chapter 1001) $60 (after July 31st , $40)
Contractors (State) License Verification Fee $5 per permit (See building procedures)
Development/Site Plan Review $400
Escrow – Manufactured Homes $500 each permit
Escrow – Occupancy
a. Seed/Sod/Landscaping
b. As-built grading survey (covers
grading and survey completion)
c. Driveway Installation
d. Curb cut modifications
e. Site clean-up
f. Stormwater management/drainage
features/site eroson
g. Right-of-way restoration
h. Any other item as determined by the
Building Official
$1,000 for each item listed
Housing and Fire Inspection Fees (See Chapter 1012)
Initial and Follow up Inspection/no show) No charge
Each Additional Inspection/no show) $63.25/inspection (approved by Resolution
7330)
Interim Use Permit (IUP) $400
IUP Amendment $400
Investigation Fee Equivalent to permit fee (when work
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commences without an approved permit)
Lead Safety Certification Verification Fee $5
Park Dedication Fee (See Ordinance 745) Up to 10% of fair market land value
Plan Review Fee (Payment may be required
before plans are reviewed)
(* Refund Policy: Plan review may be
refunded after review has been completed)
Additional Plan Review Fee required by
changes, additions or revisions to plans
Plan review for outside consultants for plan
checking and inspections, or both.
Plan Review Fee -- “Similar”
65 percent of permit fee for all commercial
permits and for residential permits for new
dwellings, dwelling additions, garages,
garage additions, decks, sheds over 216
square feet, and major remodeling.
$47/ hr. (Minimum charge one half hour)
Actual costs including administrative and
overhead costs.
Where all units are the same or similar, each
unit after first shall be 25% of original fee.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) (See
Chapter 1120)
$750
PUD Amendment $400
Refund Policy, Permits
Plan Review
State Surcharge
All but $40 of the permit fee can be refunded
within 100 days of application if work has not
commenced.
Plan review may not be refunded after
review has been completed; otherwise
100%)
100%
Rezoning $500
Street or Easement Vacation $250
Subdivisions
Minor Subdivision
Reapproval Fee
$350
$50
Major Subdivision
Reapproval Fee
$700
$100
Text Amendment, Zoning Code $400
Text Amendment, Other City Code $300
Variance
R-1, R-2 (Administrative) $100 (additional $125 if formal variance is
required)
R-1, R-2 (Formal) $200
All Other Zoning Districts $400
Wetland Buffer Permit
R-1 and R-2 $30
All Other Districts $100
Wetland Alteration Permit
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R-1 and R-2 $200
All Other Districts $350
Zoning Code Review $200
Zoning Letter $50
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II. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Certified Copies $5 plus photocopy fee of .25 per page
Filing Fee for Public Office See Mounds View City Charter
Insufficient Funds (NSF) checks (returned or
NSF checks)
$30
Municipal Code $200
Notary Public $5 per signature plus any photocopy
charges
Photocopies Black/White (8 ½” x 11”): $0.25/printed side
Black/White (11” x 17”): $0.50 /printed side
Black/White (24”x 36”): $2.00/printed side
Color (8 ½” x 11”): $1.00/printed side
Color (11” x 17”): $2.50/printed side
Color (24”x 36”): $10.00/printed side
Pending Assessments Search $10
DVD Copies $15
Zoning Code CD Rom $15
50th Anniversary Mounds View Cookbook
Mounds View History Book
$5
$5
III. POLICE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
Crime Free Multi Housing Participant No charge
Driver License Record (Out of state) $6
Fingerprint Cards $20 for first card/$5 for each additional card
Police/Accident Reports .25 for each page
Police Reports Research $50 per hour research fee for all requests
exceeding 100 pages.
Certified Copy of Report $5 for certification and .25 per page
Color Printed Copy $2.00/page
35mm Standard Photos $1.00/print
Cassette or Video tape $25.00
Electronic copies to Digital Media $15.00 per disc
Impound Vehicle Storage Fee $15.00 per day
30’ Stop Sign $15
Alcohol in public $50
Animal Violations Fee $25 for the 1st violation within 12 months
$50 for the 2nd violation within 12 months
$75 for the 3rd and subsequent violations
w/in 12 months
Building and Fire Code $150
Blocking Driveways $100
False Alarm Charges $50 Third false alarm in a 12 month period
$75 for each false alarm in excess of three
in a twelve month period
Fire Hydrant $25
Fire Lane $25
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Garbage Dumping $100
Handicap Zone $200
House Numbers $25
Junk Vehicles See Property Based Violations
Junk & Debris See Property Based Violations
Loads limits $150
Loitering $25
Other Illegal Parking $15
Park and Recreation (Chapter 909) $25
Regulated Business Activity (Title 500) $100
Signs (Chapter 1008) $100
Snowbirds $25
Loud Parties/Noise: Mufflers, Stereos and
other violations of State and City Noise Codes
$50
Property Based Violations 1st Offense: $150
2nd Offense (within 12 months): $300
3rd Offense (within 12 months): $450
Administrative Hearing: $50
Tobacco Penalties, Sale to Minors: Administrative Penalties for Individuals
1st Offense: $100
Subsequent Offenses The fine increases by $50 for each
subsequent offense within a 24 month
period
Truck parking $25
Watering Ban Violations
1st violation
2nd violation
3rd violation
4th violation
5th violation
6th violation
Written Warning
$25.00
$50.00
$100.00
$200.00
Turned over to the City
Attorney for criminal
prosecution of theft
Wetlands (Chapter 1010) $150
Zoning (Title 1100) $150
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IV. LICENSES – All Licenses are Subject to a 20% Late Fee
Amusement Devices and Centers (Chapter
506)
$16 per location plus $16 per machine
Automobile Sales (Chapter 510) $204 per year
Amusement Rides, Carnivals, Circuses
(Chapter 506)
$133 for first day plus $21 for each
additional day
Bowling Alleys (Chapter 507) $21 per alley
Christmas Tree Sales $204 per month
Cigarette and Tobacco License Fee (Chapter
512)
$300 $330 per year
Contractor License $60 per year
Prorated after July 31st $40
Dog Licenses (decreased by 50% after one year)
Spayed or neutered $10 $12 for two years
Unsprayed or Unneutered $18 $20 for two years
Duplicate tags $5
Donation Collection Bin $100 per year, per bin
Garbage and Rubbish Hauler (Chapter 603) $105 $120 plus $42 $50 per vehicle per
year
Gasoline Stations (Chapter 509) Gasoline
Stations (Chapter 509)
$75 plus $25 per pump
Keeping of Chickens/Ducks License $100 for initial yearly permit, then $30 for
yearly renewal
Keeping of Honeybees License $50
Kennel (Chapter 701)
Residential $40 $45 per year
Commercial $70 $80 per year
Liquor Licenses (Chapter 502, 503)
On-Sale, Intoxicating $.65 per square foot for that space which is
used primarily as bar area and $.53 per
square foot for that space which is used
primarily as dining area with a minimum fee
of $3,000 and a maximum fee of $10,000
State Liquor Certificate $20 per year
On-Sale Wine $800 per year
Off-Sale Intoxicating $200 per year
Bottle Club $330 per year
On-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $1,000 per year
Off-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $100 per year
Set Ups $330 per year
Club $330 per year
Temporary Liquor License $100 per event
Investigation Fee: All Liquor Licenses
Single Person $350
Partnership $385
Corporation $450
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Rental Dwelling License (Annual) (Chapter 1012)
Single Family
(New Single Family Rental License)
Multi-Family
License Fee Discounts:
License Renewal LATE FEE
$60
$60 plus one-time conversion fee
$60 base fee plus $8 per unit
Certification Level C 20% fee reduction
Certification Level B 33% fee reduction
Certification Level A 50% fee reduction
Double the Annual Fee
Rental Dwelling License Transfer $40 (per building)
Rental Dwelling Conversion Fee (When a
Single Family dwelling is converted to
rental property or has been unlicensed for
more than a year) it must be inspected for
compliance with the Housing Maintenance
Code. The fee for this
“conversion”/inspection is as follows:
$375 ($100 if owner presents proof of
participation in an applicable education or
hires a management company for at least a
year.) This conversion fee is in addition to
the annual license fee.
(Buildings that are owned by a nonprofit
entity or are newly constructed are exempt
from the conversion fee.)
Pawn Shops (Chapter 516)
Non-Refundable Application Fee (includes
cost of investigation)
$500
New Manager Investigation Fee $150
Annual License $10,000
Billable Transaction Fee $1.50 per transaction
Performance Bond $10,000
Peddlers / Transient Merchants / Solicitors (Chapter 504)
Permits $61 per day
$204 per month
$510 per year
Investigation fee, per new peddler / solicitor $15
I.D. Card $5.00 per person
Recuperation or Half Way House (Chapter 511)
Less than 10 beds $33 per year
10-49 beds $55 per year
50-99 beds $82 per year
Over 100 beds $110 per year
Restaurants -- Class A (occupancy load greater than 100) (Chapter 505)
Operating 16 hours/day or less $280
Operating more than16 hours/day $560
Restaurants -- Class B (occupancy load of 100 or less)
Operation 16 hours/day or less $168
Operating more than 16 hours/day $337
Therapeutic Massage License Fee/Investigation (Chapter 514)
Enterprise License $255
Therapist License $102
Individual Investigation Fee $100
Partnership / Corporation Investigation Fee $350
Temporary Massage License $100
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V. PARK, RECREATION, AND MVCC FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Classifications for Rental Fee Rates:
Class 1: School District 621, Mounds View Scouts, Lions and 4-H, Mounds View Area Athletic Associations
(w/10% roster MV residents)
Class 2: Mounds View Residents, Mounds View Religious Groups (w/Mounds View Address), Local Political
Groups and Mounds View Non-Profits (w/Mounds View Address)
Class 3: Mounds View City Employees, Non-local School Districts, Non-local Non-profit Groups.
Class 4: All For-Profit Groups, Non-local Religious Groups, Non-resident individuals/private agencies,
businesses/vendors, and Colleges and Universities.
**The City Administrator may waive the rental fees for charitable events held for the benefit of Mounds View
residents upon receiving a written request outlining the nature of such event.**
BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CENTER RENTALS
Class Rate Discounts: Class 4: 100%
Class 3: 75%
Class 2: 50%
Class 1: 25%
Event Center 1/6 (Seats 50)
*Class I excludes set up services in Event Center
or additional set-up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$52
$177
2016 2017
$ 54 $56
$184 $190
Event Center 1/3 (Seats 100)
*Class I excludes set up services in Event Center
or additional set-up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$87
$296
2016 2017
$ 90 $93
$306 $316
Full Event Center (Seats 400)
*Class I excludes set up services in Event Center
or additional set-up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$200
$680
2016 2017
$206 $212
$700 $721
Kitchen
(To be used by Licensed Caterer Only)
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$86
$293
2016 2017
$ 89 $92
$303 $313
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PACKAGES:
Sound Package (Microphone and up to four speakers): $75*
Visual Package (Screen and projector): ___ $75*
A/V Package (Sound package & Visual package): $125*
* Items subject to class rate pricing
Multi-Purpose Rooms A and B and Tea
Aspen, Birch, Maple & Willow
(Seating up to 20 )
For multi-purpose rooms and gymnasium rentals,
if the MVCC is not otherwise open, the permit
holder will be charged an additional $15/hour for a
staff fee.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$52
$177
2016 2017
$ 54 $56
$184 $190
Multi-Purpose Room C and Youth Room
Cedar
(Seating up to 40)
* Two-hour minimum rental *
For multi-purpose rooms and gymnasium rentals,
if the MVCC is not otherwise open, the permit
holder will be charged an additional $15/hour for a
staff fee.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$85
$300
2016 2017
$ 88 $91
$289 $309
300
Multi-Purpose Room D Pine, Studio
For multi-purpose rooms and gymnasium rentals,
if the MVCC is not otherwise open, the permit
holder will be charged an additional $15/hour for a
staff fee.
Hourly Rate
4-Hour Block
2015
$72
$245
2016 2017
$74 $76
$252 $258
Miscellaneous MVCC Charges
Overhead Projectors
Microphone & 1 speaker
Screen
LCD Projector
Lobby
Bar
Fabric Backdrop
Backdrop Lighting
$10*
$50*
$50*
$50*
$25 per hour/
$150 per day
$20
$150
$100
Cooler
Coffee Pot & Carafes
Table Linens
Napkins
Playland
Prep Kitchen* Area
$50 per day
$25
$3 each
$0.15 each
$25 per hour/
$100 per day
$25 per hour/
$150 per day
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Gymnasium Rental Class Rates: Class 4: 100%
Class 3: 75%
Class 2: 65%
Class 1: 50%
Full Gym - Hourly
- Four Hour Block
- All Day
Half Gym - Hourly
- Four Hour Block
All tournaments are subject to a 20% concessions charge (10% for non-
profit organizations). A cleaning surcharge may also be applicable.
Full Day (8 am – 9 pm) Gym Rental Staffing Fee: $15 per hour
$ 125
$ 410
$1,465
$ 65
$ 210
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Athletic Field Rentals
Fees Based Upon an Individual Event/Game/Practice. Reservations for Classes 2, 3, and 4 will begin on March
1st. Field Reservations may be limited depending upon the number of teams and fields available. The MV YMCA
& Parks Maintenance Staff will set a seasonal field use policy to determine field available, appropriate age groups,
dates, and times available and fields available. For purposes of the fees below, a time block is considered four (4)
hours. Tournaments: $100 per Field per Day (If Field Maintenance is required during tournaments, an additional
$30 per hour with a two-hour minimum will be charged.)
Baseball & Softball Fields (Youth Only)
Hillview, Groveland, Oakwood, Greenfield,
Lambert, City Hall
Softball Fields (Adults or Youth)
City Hall, Silverview
Soccer Fields (Youth Only)
Silverview, Groveland, Oakwood
Lighting Fee for Softball Fields
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
1 time block free/wk
$5/add’l time block
$5 per time block
$10 per time block
Not applicable
1 time block free /wk
$5/add’l time block
$5 per time block
$15 per time block
$30 per time block
1 time block free /wk
$5/add’l time block
$5 per time block
$10 per time block
Not Applicable
$20 per time block
$30 per time block
$40 per time block
$40 per time block
Park Building and Shelter Rentals Class Rates: Class 4: 100%
Class 3: 75%
Class 2: 50%
Class 1: 25%
Groveland, Hillview, and City Hall Parks
$100 Refundable Damage Deposit Required
$75 Service Fee will be Charged to Groups of
50 or more
4 hours $100
Lambert, Random, and Silver View Parks
$100 Refundable Damage Deposit Required
$75 Service Fee will be Charged to Groups of
50 or more
4 hours $150
(Rates based upon 4 hour blocks or fraction thereof.
For example, a 7 hour rental equals two 4 hour
blocks.)
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VI. PUBLIC WORKS RELATED FEES
CALL-OUT RATE SCHEDULE (used for all hourly-based fees in this chapter)
Normal Business Hours for Call-out Rates 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Standard Call-out Rate: Specified time
conducted entirely within normal business
hours
$50 per hour specified
After-Hours Call-out Rate: Specified time
conducted outside normal business hours
$100 per hour specified
Holiday Call-out Rate: Specified time
conducted on holidays
$150 per hour specified
RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT FEES (Chapter 910)
Excavation Permit Fees:*
Hole Fees:
Boulevard Areas
Pavement Areas
Underground Utility Work (requires Hole
Fee):
OpenTrenching – Boulevard Areas
Open Trenching – Pavement Areas
Trenchless Installation
Overhead Installation
$100 per hole excavated
$200 per hole excavated
$50 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
$70 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
$35 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
$25 per 100 lineal feet or fraction thereof
Obstruction Permit Fees:*
Pavement Obstruction Fees:
New Obstructions
Replacing Existing Obstructions (in-kind)
Temporary Obstruction Fees:
Dumpsters, Portable Restrooms, etc.
Equipment Used for Excavation Permit
$100 per obstruction
$50 per obstruction
$25 per obstruction
No charge
Other ROW Management Fees and Costs:
Registration Fee (ROW Users & Registrants)
Permit Extension
Delay Penalty
Degradation Fee
Restoration Cost
Overhead Utility Line Repair
Street Curb Alteration
Temporary Access
Penalty for Work Done without a Permit
Discount For Work Done with City Project
$30
$30
10% of ROW Permit
Calculated at time of permit
Calculated at time of permit ($5,000 min.)
No charge
$50
$25 per access
Double Fee
50%
*Additional fees may be required for legal and engineering costs incurred by the City
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MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM FEES (Chapter 906)
Water Availability Charge (WAC):
Residential $500 per unit
Commercial/Industrial $1,000 per acre of developable land
($1,000 minimum charge)
Water Rates and Surcharges:
Water Usage Rate – Residential
Water Base Charge per quarter
0 to 15,000 gallons per quarter
15,001 to 30,000 gallons per quarter
Over 30,000 gallons per quarter
$6.00
$2.10 per 1,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons
$2.66 per 1,000 gallons
Water Usage Rate – Commercial
Water Base Charge per quarter
0 to 150,000 gallons per quarter
150,001 to 750,000 gal. per quarter
750,001 to 1,250,000 gal. per quarter
Over 1,250,000 gallons per quarter
$6.00
$2.10 per 1,000 gallons
$2.31 per 1,000 gallons
$2.54 per 1,000 gallons
$2.92 per 1,000 gallons
Water Quality Testing Charge $1.59 per connection quarterly
Water Service Line Repair Insurance Charge $7.50 per connection quarterly
Meter Read Program Penalty
(Failure to participate or grant access for
installation or repair)
$100 per connection quarterly
Utility Bill Late Payment Fee 10% of delinquent bill amount
Utility Bill Assessment Search $10
Water Connection/Repair Permit Fees:*
Service size of less than 4-inches $100 plus $5 surcharge
Service size over 4 inches $150 plus $5
surcharge
$150 plus $5 surcharge
Inspection Fees No charge during normal business hours,
otherwise 1 hour at Call-out Rate per visit
Re-inspection Fees 1 hour at Call-out Rate per visit
*Right-of-Way Permit needed if excavation occurs in public Rights-of-Way
Miscellaneous Fees and Material Costs:
Manual Water Meter Read Fee 1 Hour at Call-Out Rate
Hydrant Meter Deposit $2,500
Hydrant Rental (one week minimum) $50/week; $150/month
Water Shut-off/Turn-on Fee (Repairs) No charge during normal business hours,
otherwise 1 hour at Call-Out rate per visit
Water Shut-off/Turn-on Fee (Snowbirds) $25 per shut-off/turn-on
Water Meter Testing Fee 1 Hour at Call-Out Rate (fee waived if meter
is faulty)
Water Testing Fee 1 Hour at Call-Out Rate
Water Meter - Residential City cost plus 10% administration fee
Radio Remote Reading Device City cost plus 10% administration fee
Shut-Offs and Curb Stop, Valve Boxes,
Covers
City cost plus 10% administration fee
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MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FEES (Chapter 907)
Sewer Service Availability Charge (SAC) $2,485 per Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services
Sewer Rates and Surcharges:
Sewer Usage Rate $2.28 $2.46 per 1,000 gallons water sold
Sewer Service Charge - Residential $28.65 $30.94 per Residential Equivalent
Unit (REU) Connection Quarterly
Sewer Service Charge – Commercial,
Industrial, Public Bldgs., & Churches
$70.36 $75.99 per REU Connection
Quarterly
Sewer Connection/Repair Permit Fees:*
Service Conn./Repair Permit Fee $100 plus $5 surcharge
Unit Charge – New Connection $150 per connection
Inspection Fees No charge if during normal business hours,
otherwise 1 hour at Call-out Rate per visit
Re-inspection Fees 1 hour at Call-out Rate per visit
*Right-of-Way Permit needed if excavation occurs in public Rights-of-Way
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY FEES (Chapter 908)
Surface Water Management Utility Charges - New Construction:
R-1 $212 per lot
R-2 $1,038 per acre
R-3, R-4, R-0 $1,500 per acre
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 $1,500 per acre
I-1, PUD $2,096 per acre
Surface Water Management Utility Fee Rates:
R-1, R-2 Single & Two Family Residential $10.00 per unit quarterly
R-3 Medium Density Residential $54.67 per acre quarterly
R-4, R-5, R0 High Density Residential
Mobile Homes and Residential Office
$64.84 per acre quarterly
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 Neighborhood
Business, Limited Business, Highway
Business, Regional Business
$84.93 per acre quarterly
I-1 Industrial $66.30 per acre quarterly
PUD Planned Unit Development $75.19 per acre quarterly
CRP Conservancy, Recreation and
Presentation
$9.24 quarterly
School/Church, Public, Private $30.52 quarterly
STREET LIGHTING UTILITY FEES (Chapter 904)
Residential (includes single family homes,
duplexes, four-plexes, condominium and
town homes)
$4.00 $4.25 per unit quarterly
Commercial/Industrial $18.75 $19.92 per acre quarterly
Institutional/Charitable $18.75 $19.92 per acre quarterly
Apartments $16.59 $19.92 per acre quarterly
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CONSTRUCTION SITE AND LAND DISTURBANCE FEES (Ord. 804/Chapter 1303)
Land Disturbance Permit Fees:*
50 cubic yards or less
51 to 100 cubic yards
101 to 1000 cubic yards
1001 to 10,000 cubic yards
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
100,001 cubic yards or more
$25
$50
$50 base fee plus $20 for each 100 cubic
yards or fraction thereof
$250 base fee plus $25 for each 1000 cubic
yards or fraction thereof
$500 base fee plus $100 for each 10,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof
$1,500 base fee plus $250 for each
100,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
*Additional fees may be required for legal and engineering costs incurred by the City
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC WORKS FEES (Actual time is rounded up to the nearest full hour)
Load Limit Waiver Fee $25 per trip
Emergency Utility Locates No charge if during business hours,
otherwise actual time at call-out rate
Call-out Charge for Contractor Negligence
(lack of maintenance, traffic signs, etc.)
Actual time at Call-out Rates
Water Tower Tele communications Fees:
Maintenance/Repair Access Fee No charge if during normal business hours,
otherwise actual time at Call-out Rate
Plan Review and Inspection Fees Actual legal and consulting engineering
costs plus 10% management fee ($500
minimum)
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: November 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 8475, Approving the 2016 Fee
Schedule
Background
Attached is the Fee Schedule for 2016. This was reviewed by the City Council at the
November Work Session. Changes to the Fee Schedule from 2015 to 2016 are
highlighted in red and blue.
Discussion
Please open the public hearing for public comment. Attached is a final draft of the 2016
Fee Schedule for City Council review.
Recommendation
If the City Council is in agreement with the revisions, then Staff recommends adoption
of Resolution 8475, approving the 2016 Fee Schedule, and close the public hearing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8475
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2016 FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, revisions and updates to the Fee Schedule are necessary; and
WHEREAS, each City of Mounds View Department Head has reviewed all fees
relevant to his/her department and recommended changes to the City Council where
necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the final draft of the 2016 Fee Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View does hereby approve the 2016 Fee Schedule, which is attached to this resolution.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: PH & CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
909, an ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 1103 of the
Mounds View Zoning Code Pertaining to Fences, Screening and
Landscaping
Introduction
The Planning Commission discussed allowing 6-foot or 8-foot fences in the second front yard
of corner lots. The Zoning Code currently allows fences up to 4-feet tall in any part of a
property, but fences that are taller than 4-feet are only allowed behind the front line of the
house. Properties that are on corners have two front yards and therefore are limited in where
they can put a taller fence. Property owners often desire taller fences for privacy and safety
reasons, and the Planning Commission has been very understanding of this and approved
every fence height variance request. Commissioners have suggested that the zoning code
should be amended to allow for these taller fences since there have been several variance
requests for taller fences and they are always approved.
Discussion
Staff researched several nearby cities’ codes pertaining to fences, and all 12 of the cities
checked allow at least 6-foot tall fences in a street abutting side yard of a corner lot. The
Planning Commission suggested allowing up to a 6-foot fence in the second front yard of a
corner lot with at least a 1 foot setback on the street frontage side. A fence taller than six feet
on a corner lot would still need to go through the variance process.
In addition to the corner lot fence height issue, staff has proposed additional language
revisions to this chapter based on issues that have come up:
- Specified that no plantings, not just trees and shrubs, over 30-inches tall would be
allowed in the 30-foot sight triangle at intersections,
- No fence or wall may interfere with natural drainage, and
- Public or semi-public properties may have fences up to 8-feet tall in any yard area.
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed code amendment on October 7, 2015, and
approved Resolution 1037-15 recommending approval of the revisions to the zoning code
pertaining to fences, screening and landscaping, and recommended adoption by the City Council.
The City Council considered proposed Ordinance 909 at its meeting on October 26, 2015, and
approved the first reading as presented.
Staff Report Ordinance 909
November 9, 2015
Page 2
Revisions Since First Reading
The ordinance presented for the second reading and adoption has been revised since the
first reading to provide additional clarity regarding a fence or wall impeding natural drainage.
Because fences are often located within easement areas, the following language has been
added to proposed Subd 6 of Section 1103.08: “No fence or wall shall obstruct natural
drainage or impede the function and flowage within a dedicated drainage easement”.
In addition, Staff would like the City Council consider amending the Ordinance to remove the
requirement for a one-foot setback for a fence abutting right of way. While I understand and
appreciate the Planning Commission’s reasoning behind the suggested change, requiring
such a setback would make hundreds of fences in the City non-conforming and would force
residents with existing fences to seek a variance to keep the fence in the same location when
it comes time to replace it.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing for this code amendment and
take public feedback regarding the proposed changes. Barring any concerns or additional
revisions, staff would recommend approval of the second reading and adoption of
Ordinance 909, amending City Code Chapter 1103, pertaining to fencing, screening and
landscaping. The Ordinance includes a section that authorizes publication of the
ordinance summary in the newspaper in lieu of the entirety of the ordinance, in accordance
with Section 3.07 of the City Charter.
Sincerely,
_____________________
James Ericson,
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Diagram showing allowed fence height locations with proposed amendment
2. Ordinance 909
ORDINANCE 909
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1103 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE 198-15
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The Mounds View City Council hereby amends Chapter 1103 of
the Mounds View City Code by deleting the stricken language and adding the
underlined text as follows:
1103.08: FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING:
Subd. 1. Height: No fence shall exceed eight feet (8') in height, and in the case of grade
separation, such as the division of properties by a retaining wall, the height shall be
determined on the basis of measurement from the average point between the highest
and lowest grade.
Subd. 2. Intersections: No structures or plantings 30-inches or more in height, or
fences, structures or planting of trees or shrubs shall be permitted within thirty feet
(30') of any corner formed by the intersection of street property lines or the right of way
of a railway intersecting a street, except properly constructed chain link fences. Such
chain link fences shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in height from the grade level
at the lot line and shall have openings in the wire mesh of not less than one and five-
eighths inches (1-5/8") nor more than two and one-fourth inches (2-1/4"). Such fences
may follow must be set back at least one (1) foot from the lot line and may meet
one (1) foot from to the lot corner. The thirty feet (30') restriction noted above shall
consist of the triangle formed by connecting the two (2) points on intersecting lot lines
that are each thirty feet (30') from the lot corner.
Subd. 3. Location:
a. Except as provided in subdivision 2 above, fences not to exceed forty eight inches
(48") in height may be located on any part of a lot. Fences not to exceed ninety six
inches (96") in height may be erected on any part of a lot behind the front line of the
principal building. The City Council may require or approve fencing up to ninety six
inches (96") in height in a front yard to satisfy a buffer or screening condition of a
development review or conditional use permit.
b. A fence or retaining wall shall be installed on the applicant's property. The fence or
retaining wall shall not be installed directly over the property line but shall not otherwise
be subject to a setback requirement, except as provided in Subdivision 3c below.
c. Fences on corner lots whose side yard abuts a roadway may be 6 feet in
height beginning at the front building line of the principle structure.
Ordinance 909
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d. Fences abutting a roadway must have a minimum 1-foot setback from the
property line.
Subd. 4. Landscaping Required: In all zoning districts, the lot area remaining after providing
for off-street parking, off-street loading, sidewalks, driveway, building site and/or other
requirements shall be planted and maintained in grass, sodding, shrubs or other
acceptable vegetation or treatment generally used in landscaping. The requirements of
Chapter 1127.05 must be met for all new developments in the R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, B-3,
B-4, I-1 and PUD districts. (Amended, Ord. 785,12-10-07)
Subd. 5. Surface of Fences: Any fence shall be so constructed that the surface facing
adjoining properties or public rights of way shall be of finished construction.
Subd. 6. No fence or wall shall obstruct natural drainage or impede the function and
flowage within a dedicated drainage easement.
Subd. 7. Fences located on public and semi-public properties may be erected to a
height of eight (8) feet anywhere on the property.
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 November 9, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 909 that
amends Chapter 1103 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. These
amendments pertain to fencing, screening and landscaping. 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 26th day
of October, 2015.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City
Council the 9th day of November, 2015.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 20, 2015.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: PH & CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8467, a Resolution Amending and Restating
Resolution 4532, an Enabling Resolution Establishing the
Mounds View Economic Development Authority under
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.000 through 469.108
Introduction:
During the budget review sessions with the City Council earlier this year, the City Council
had expressed interest in exploring a separate EDA levy to fund the City’s economic
development programs, given that the City’s three original TIF districts will have all expired
by the end of this year and as a result, significantly reducing the dollars that had been
collected for such purposes. This report summarizes the steps involved to create and
approve an EDA levy to support such activities within the City of Mounds View.
Discussion:
A typical EDA levy is a levy set by a city at the request of the EDA. For example, if the City
Council determines that the EDA needs an additional $43,503 to operate in the coming
year, the City could increase the general fund levy by 1% and transfer the amount to the
EDA. Because the EDA levy is part of the City levy, it is not a “special levy” under state law
and thus the EDA levy is subject to the City’s overall levy limit. For 2016, the City’s Charter
imposed levy limit is 1%, which did not leave any additional levy space to fund EDA
activities.
State law provides an alternative to an EDA levy as referenced above, and that would be in
the form of an HRA levy. Many EDA-enabling resolutions adopt all the powers of an HRA,
in addition to those of an EDA. If so, the EDA may levy a separate tax or “HRA levy,” and
then the EDA functions as a special taxing district as if it were an HRA and that levy is NOT
subject to levy limits or to city debt limits. An EDA using the levy powers of an HRA is
limited to a levy no more than 0.01813 percent of the total taxable market value in the city.
For Mounds View, that amount would allow for a maximum levy of $161,236.
In researching the enabling language for the Mounds View Economic Development
Authority, it was discovered that the enabling language did NOT include the adoption of
those powers of an HRA. (Resolution 4532, adopted on March 28, 1994, is attached for
your reference.) Thus, for the City Council to adopt an HRA levy to fund our economic
development program, the enabling language would need to be amended. Resolution
8467 has been drafted by the City Attorney to accomplish the requisite updates to the
EDA’s enabling language.
EDA Enabling Language Report
November 9, 2015
Page 2
Public Notice:
To amend the EDA enabling legislation, Minnesota Statutes require that a written notice of
the public hearing be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City once a
week for two consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing, the first date of which not
occurring more than 30 days prior to the public hearing. The first date of publication was
November 6th, the second date of publication one week later, on November 13, 2015.
Because of the two consecutive published hearing notices, action on the attached
resolution cannot occur until November 23, 2015, as stated in the published notice. The
public hearing can be opened (since it had been noticed at the previous Council meeting)
but no action can be taken. The public hearing will need to be continued until November
23, 2015, pursuant to the published notice.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing for this matter and move to
continue the public hearing to the November 23, 2015, meeting, consistent with the
published notice, taking no action on the resolution until such time.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Resolution 8467
2. Resolution 4532
3. Notice of Public Hearing
RESOLUTION 8467
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION 4532,
AN ENABLING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MOUNDS VIEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.090 THROUGH 469.108
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View (the “City”) is a municipal corporation,
organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (“EDA”) is a public
body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the EDA was established by the City in Resolution No. 4532, an
enabling resolution adopted on March 28, 1994 (the “Enabling Resolution”); and
WHEREAS, the EDA and City now desire to modify the Enabling Resolution
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.093, subdivision 2; and
WHEREAS, the EDA and the City desire to grant the EDA pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.091, subdivision 1, specific authority to exercise all powers granted
to a Housing and Redevelopment Authority under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to
469.047; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a public hearing on this Resolution and has
provided written notice of the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the
City once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the public hearing, the first date of
which did not occur more than 30 days prior to the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the
City of Mounds View, Minnesota as follows:
1. Recitals. The City is authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.090 through 469.108 (the “Economic Development Authority Act”), to establish an
economic development authority for the City, and the Council desires to do so in order to
promote the economic, commercial, housing and industrial development and
redevelopment of the City and in order to consolidate the activities heretofore undertaken
by or on behalf of the City in those areas. The City has caused notice of a public hearing
on the establishment by the City of an economic development authority to be published in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City once each week for two consecutive weeks,
and pursuant to such notice, a public hearing on said question has been held by the City
on the date hereof, at which hearing all persons desiring to present their oral or written
comments on this proposal were given an opportunity to do so.
Resolution 8467
Page 2
2. Establishment of Economic Development Authority. Pursuant to the
Economic Development Authority Act, the Council hereby establishes an economic
development authority for the City, to be known as the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority (the “EDA”). The EDA shall be governed by a board of
commissioners thereof consisting of the five members of the Council, and the term of each
such commissioner of the EDA shall coincide with that commissioner’s membership on the
City Council.
3. Powers. The EDA shall have all powers given to an economic development
authority pursuant to the Economic Development Authority Act, and pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.091, subdivision 1, the specific authority to exercise all the powers
contained in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 469.108 and all the powers granted
to a Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.001 to 469.047 or other law, [and of a city under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124
to 469.133 or other law], as the same may be amended or supplemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City
Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate documents to
effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution after review and approval by the
City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City
Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all
additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of
this Resolution.
Adopted this 23rd day of November, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Mounds View will meet on
Monday, November 23, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112, to conduct a public
hearing on the question of modifying the enabling resolution for the Mounds View Economic
Development Authority (EDA) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469.
On March 28, 1994, the City Council adopted the enabling resolution, Resolution No. 4532,
establishing the EDA. The original purpose of the EDA was to coordinate certain economic
development activities for the City. The Council proposes to revise provisions in the enabling
resolution to grant the EDA, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.091, subdivision 1, specific
authority to exercise all powers granted to a housing and redevelopment authority under Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, or other law, and of a city under Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.124 to 469.133, or other law.
Any person wishing to express a view regarding the modifications to the enabling resolution will be
heard orally or in writing at the public hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing, or any adjournment
thereof, the City Council will take whatever action it deems necessary with regard to the enabling
resolution. A copy of the full text of the modification of the enabling resolution is on file for public
inspection in the office of the City of Mounds View at City Hall during normal business hours.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
By: _______________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
Dated: October 28, 2015
Date of First Publication: November 6, 2015
Date of Second Publication: November 13, 2015
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Position Description | Mechanic Page 1/4
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Mechanic
Department: Public Works – Maintenance Division
Accountable to: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit)
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
To perform skilled work in repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment
which may include automobiles, trucks, heavy-duty maintenance and construction equipment,
mowers, trailers, small engines, power tools, generators, and other complex equipment and
machinery.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is provided by the Public Works Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules and repairs for all vehicles
and equipment assigned.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment including
draining and replacing fluids; lubricating chassis, hinges, and moving parts; replacing filters;
cleaning manifolds; balancing and rotating tires; tightening connections; and other maintenance
work.
Inspect and test belts, hoses, wires, cables, spark plugs, lights, brake pads and rotors, tires,
shocks, bearings, bushings, batteries, wiper blades, and other parts as part of routine
maintenance. Replace and/or repair worn, broken, or malfunctioning parts as required.
Diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment problems involving engines, brakes, front-ends,
suspensions, transmissions, electrical, exhausts, axles, cooling and heating systems, exteriors,
hydraulic systems, and other mechanical components.
Perform tune-ups on engines and adjust parts and settings to obtain optimum performance.
Install and troubleshoot radios, antennas, light bars, and other electrical components.
Participate in routine welding, fabricating, and assembly of various parts and equipment.
Participate in routine maintenance and repairs to mowers, chainsaws, weed whips, leaf blowers,
building equipment, and other small engine equipment and machinery.
Keep detailed records of service and repair work performed. Check and record mileage of
vehicles on monthly basis and schedule preventative maintenance.
Assist in ordering and purchasing of equipment, parts and supplies used for vehicle and
equipment maintenance. Coordinate deliveries and with outside vendors for service or repair
work
Clean and keep organized the mechanic work and storage areas. Maintain stock of parts and
materials including an ongoing inventory of the tool room and stock items.
Assist and participate in responding to emergencies affecting municipal infrastructure function
including storm debris clean-up, water and sewer pipe breaks, traffic control, flooding, and other
urgent matters.
Participate in the Public Works “Standby Duty” and “Call Back” programs for after-hours and
weekend maintenance, repairs, and emergencies.
Assist and participate in essential duties of other maintenance subdivisions when assigned by
Public Works Supervisor.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Description | Mechanic Page 2/4
Respond to emergency service calls for disabled vehicles. Make repairs in field when possible.
Keep maintenance facility and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
Attend and participate in internal and external safety and certification training.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned by the Public Works Supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED.
Satisfactory completion of a post secondary program of courses in automotive or truck mechanic
training at an accredited institution is desirable (one-year credit given towards experience).
Two years of hands-on experience maintaining, servicing, and/or repairing various vehicles and
equipment. Three years or more experience is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Minnesota Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement;
obtain tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
Possession of a DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector certificate issued by Minnesota Department
of Public Safety or obtain within 12 months of employment.
Possession of a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate in test
series related to automotive and truck maintenance and repair or obtain within 12 months of
employment. Auto Maintenance and Light Repair and/or Automotive and Light Truck certificates
preferred.
Possession of a W ater Supply System Operator Class D certificate issued by Minnesota
Department of Health or obtain within 18 months of employment.
Possession of a Wastewater Operator Class S-D certificate issued by Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency or obtain within 18 months of employment.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
General principles and practices of automobile and truck mechanics for engines, brakes, front-
ends, suspensions, transmissions, electrical, cooling and heating systems, body exterior,
hydraulics, and other components.
Methods, techniques, and procedures for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and
equipment, including purpose and proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
Parts and supplies used in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
Proper safety precautions related to all work performed, including safe handling and application of
chemicals used in work and stored on site.
Skill in:
Performing preventative maintenance to automobiles, trucks, heavy-duty maintenance and
construction equipment, mowers, generators, small engines, and other equipment.
Operating hand and power tools, pneumatic devices, hydraulic lifts, and other common and
specialty tools and equipment used for essential duties and responsibilities.
Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical problems to a variety of vehicles,
equipment, and machinery. Operate mechanical and electrical test equipment.
Basic use of computers and software programs; experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
Ability to:
Assist with establishing and maintaining effective preventive maintenance programs, procedures
and policies.
Read maintenance and repair manuals and perform procedures contained within.
Work on-call and participate in rotating standby duty schedule.
Work independently or on a team and complete daily work tasks and multi-day project
assignments while meeting a work schedule.
Learn how to perform general, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction,
maintenance, repair, and inspection activities; learn how to operate tools and equipment of other
O&M subdivisions.
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Keep accurate records of time sheets, work assignments, inspection and maintenance activities,
repair materials, purchase receipts, and as-built information in hard copy and electronic formats.
Obtain and keep current all licensures and certificates required for position.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work, including co-workers, other departments, other agencies, vendors, and the public.
Communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
Pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Common and specialized hand and power tools used for mechanical repairs.
Mechanical equipment including hydraulic lifts, jacks, vices, air compressors, welders, tire
balancer, filter crusher, and pressure washer.
Diagnostic and inspection tools and equipment including vehicle code readers, multimeters, and
pressure gauges.
Office tools and equipment including telephone, copier, personal computer, calculator and mobile
radios.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job and those work environment characteristics that an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to
handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand,
walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, talk, and hear. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts
and equipment and is exposed to vibration and wet and/or humid conditions. The employee
occasionally works outdoors and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or
caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually
loud.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job
related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements
of the job change.
Approval: _________________________ Approval: ________________________
Department Head City Administrator
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Effective Date: Month 11 2015
Revision History: XX/2014, 04/06, 01/97, 1995 (ADA)
Item No: 7F
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8476, Approving a Revised Job Description and
Authorization to Advertise for the Public Works Maintenance
Mechanic Position
Introduction:
Public Works Maintenance Mechanic Steven Vacek has submitted his resignation for
retirement. His last day with Mounds View will be Monday, November 30, 2015. Staff has
suggested revisions to the job description, and requests the City Council consider the
attached revised job description along with the authority to advertise.
Discussion:
In accordance with the Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement (Article 19), this
position must be posted internally for five (5) working days so that Public Works employees
can be considered for such vacancies. Only after the vacancy has been posted for five (5)
workings, and no response is received from any Public Works employee, will the City
proceed in filling the vacancy externally.
Staff requests that advertisement for this position occur soon after the five (5) working day
internal posting period. Below is the proposed hiring schedule:
Council Authorization to Advertise Position: Nov 9, 2015
Five (5) Internal Working Day Posting: Nov 10 – 16, 2015
Placed on the League of Minnesota City
Website, City’s website and other related websites: Nov 17, 2015
Sunday edition of the
Star Tribune: Nov 22, 2015
Deadline for Submitting Applications: Jan 4, 2016
Review all Applications: January 5 - 8, 2016
Top Candidates Decided for Interviews: January 8, 2016
Interviews: January 12 – 15, 2016
Top Candidate Presented to City Council: on or about Jan 25, 2016
Candidate starts employment: February 2016
Item 07F
Monday, November 9, 2015
Page 2
The job description for the Public Works Maintenance Mechanic has been reviewed by the
Public Works Director and Public Works Supervisor. Attached is the job description for
your review. Public Works Director Brain Erickson will be present at this meeting to answer
any questions in regard to the attached job description. Salary compensation for the
position will remain the same in accordance with the 2014-2016 Public Works Collective
Bargaining Unit Agreement.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the revised job description and to advertise and initiate the
hiring process to replace the Public Works Maintenance Mechanic position.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8476
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC POSITION
WHEREAS, Steven Vacek has resigned from his position effective November 30,
2015; and
WHEREAS, when job vacancies occur, it is desirable to review job descriptions to
ensure the requirements accurately reflect the expectations of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed the Public Work Maintenance Mechanic position
and recommends a number of revisions to better align the description with present duties
as assigned; and
WHEREAS, Staff further requests authorization to advertise for the vacant position
after the five (5) day internal posting of the position is completed in accordance with the
current Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the revised job description and advertise for
the upcoming vacancy for the Public Works Maintenance Mechanic position.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7G
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8477, Authorize Stantec to Perform Construction
Services for the Groveland Lift Station
Background:
The Groveland Lift Station is one of two sanitary lift stations owned and operated by the City of
Mounds View. As design was underway for the Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area H
(City Project No. 2014-C04), the decision was made to include the rehabilitation of this lift station
as part of the Area H project. This work was included in bid documents and is part of the
contract awarded to Northwest Asphalt.
Discussion:
The inclusion of the lift station rehabilitation as part of the Area H project allowed this work to be
bid as part of a larger project. As a result, some economies were realized and the potential
need to coordinate between two different contractors was eliminated. At this point Northwest
Asphalt has received materials that required a long shipping time, installed dewatering, and is
preparing to begin excavation for this phase of the project.
However, one necessary item that has not been awarded is the construction services to be
provided by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc for the rehabilitation of the Groveland Lift Station.
On December 8, 2014, via Resolution 8345, the City Council awarded design services for the lift
station. Stantec completed the design work and it was included as part of the bid package for
Area H. Resolution 8393 awarded the construction services for the street portion of Area H to
Stantec on April 13, 2015.
In September 2015, staff met with Stantec to discuss construction progress on Area H. During
those discussions, Stantec brought to light the fact that the construction services awarded as
part of Resolution 8393 did not include the lift station construction. Stantec then provided a
proposal that would cover the staff time required to inspect the lift station rehabilitation. This
time would include not only field inspection, but review of the technical shop drawings and other
submittals. Ideally, this proposal would have been awarded with the construction services with
Resolution 8393; however, that did not happen. In order to ensure the lift station is properly
constructed staff recommends that this proposal be accepted and this phase of work be
awarded to Stantec.
Recommendation:
Public Works recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to authorize
Stantec to perform construction services related to the lift station rehabilitation.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Erickson – Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RESOLUTION 8477
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZE STANTEC TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GROVELAND
LIFT STATION.
WHEREAS, a design for the rehabilitation for the Groveland Lift Station has been completed
by Stantec Consulting Services as directed and authorized in Resolution 8345; and
WHEREAS, the construction bid documents for the Street and Utility Improvement Program –
Area H included the Groveland Lift Station rehabilitation design; and,
WHEREAS, the Groveland Lift Station rehabilitation work was included as part of the
construction contract awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on April 13, 2015 via Resolution 8393; and
WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. was authorized to provide professional
services associated with the construction phase of Street and Utility Improvement Program – Area H
on April 13, 2015 via Resolution 8393; and
WHEREAS, the necessary construction services for the rehabilitation of the Groveland Lift
Station are separate and unique from the construction services provided for the Street and Utility
Improvement Program – Area H; and
WHEREAS, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. has provided a fee proposal to perform
construction services related to the lift station rehabilitation work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is authorized to perform construction services for the
Groveland lift station rehabilitation work as included in the 2015 Street and Utility Improvement
Project – Area H. Compensation will be on an hourly basis plus reimbursable expenses for an
estimated fee of $29,000.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate
docusments to effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution
3. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to
take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the
intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
M E M O R A N D U M
Date:10/16/15
To:Brian Erickson, PE
From:Mike Warner, PE
Subject:CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11
The City of Mounds View completed a detailed feasibility report as part of the County Road 10 Corridor
Improvement Program. The report outlined the improvements to the trail network along County State
Aid Highway (CSAH) 10 through the City of Mounds View. The report divided the trail into 11 segments
from County Road H to Pleasant View Drive. The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the
proposed improvements for Trail Segments 6 and 11 along CSAH 10 (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). A
preliminary cost estimate for the proposed improvements is also included as part of this report
(Appendix A).
EXISTING CONDITIONS
TRAIL SEGMENT 6
As part of the feasibility report, Trail Segment 6 was identified as the north side of CSAH 10 from Red
Oak Drive to Pleasant View Drive. The City recently decided Segment 6 should be shortened as part of
this project, and the trail between Groveland Road and Pleasant View Drive would not be constructed at
this time. The intersection of Pleasant View Drive and CSAH 10 is the city limits with Spring Lake Park.
Currently, Spring Lake Park has no plans to extend a trail along CSAH 10. In addition, the City prepared a
Trails and Sidewalks plan as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. This plan shows no other trail and
sidewalk connections to CSAH 10 west of Groveland Road. The sidewalk identified in the plan along
Groveland Road north of CSAH 10 was recently constructed in fall 2015 as part of the 2015 Street and
Utility Improvement Project – Area H.
TRAIL SEGMENT 11
As part of the feasibility report, Trail Segment 11 was identified as the south side of CSAH 10 from just
west of County Road H2 to Woodale Drive. Segment 11 will fill the gap between the existing bituminous
trails at both ends of the segment, resulting in a continuous trail along the south side of CSAH 10 from
Silver Lake Road to County Road H.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
TYPICAL SECTION
A 10-foot wide bituminous trail is proposed for both Segments 6 and 11. The pavement section is
proposed to be 2.5-inches of bituminous pavement over 6-inches of class 5 aggregate base. This
pavement section will match the existing trail sections constructed most recently along CSAH 10. Soil
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borings will be taken to confirm the pavement section is adequate given the in-situ soil conditions and
attempt to identify the location of poor soils, if present.
LIGHTING
Trail lighting is proposed along both Segments 6 and 11. Lights are proposed to be spaced at
approximately 100-foot intervals which matches the spacing on other segments. The lights are proposed
to be LED fixtures mounted on the City standard shoe-box style poles. As with past segments, decorative
poles are proposed at the major intersections. The decorative poles used on previous segments
incorporated a medallion with the City logo as part of the design. The medallion proposed with this
project will need to de redesigned as the City logo has since been updated.
Along with providing lighting for Segments 6 & 11, there is an existing trail segment immediately
adjacent to Segment 11 which doesn’t currently have lighting. This section of trail is located along the
south side of CSAH 10 from Long Lake Road to Moe’s. Lighting is proposed to be extended as part of
Trail Segment 11 to cover this section of trail. Trail lighting will then be continuous on the south side of
CSAH 10 from Silver Lake Road to County Road H.
DRAINAGE
The existing drainage patterns along CSAH 10 are proposed to be maintained as part of this project. The
trail is proposed to be located on the back side of the existing ditch where feasible. Culverts are
proposed to be added when the trail crosses the existing ditch and blocks drainage.
There are numerous areas with existing drainage issues along both Segments 6 & 11. Most of the
existing ditches lack adequate grade for proper drainage. Minor grading to correct the flat grades is not
possible. In general, Mounds View has a very flat topography and sandy soils which are conducive to
infiltration. Standing water is noticeable in the ditches after large rain events and in the spring when the
ground is still frozen. This water eventually infiltrates into the ground. A number of driveway culverts
are plugged full of sediment, and others are completely buried or don’t exist. Replacement of these
culverts would not solve the drainage issues either. No improvements to the existing drainage system
are proposed with this project as the amount of work required to correct the deficiencies would be
extensive.
LANDSCAPING
A small amount of landscaping is proposed to be located along the trail at the major intersections. Since
the landscaping will be planted along a County highway, landscaping that can survive the harsh
conditions prone to these situations will be chosen. Choosing plantings which require a minimal amount
of maintenance will also be important. Other segments of the CSAH 10 trail had extensive landscaping
incorporated into the project. The City is lacking the time and resources to maintain these areas and
some of them have become overgrown.
EDGEWOOD DRIVE AND CSAH 10 INTERSECTION
Improvements to the existing trail at the southwesterly leg of the intersection of Edgewood Drive and
CSAH 10 are proposed as part of this project. Currently, the trail crosses Edgewood Drive in 2 separate
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locations which are fairly close to each other. One crossing is near the traffic signal and the second
crossing is about 50’ southwest of the signal. The crossing located away from the signal is proposed to
be eliminated for the following reasons:
·The crossing is located an odd distance away from the intersection and in an unusual location
for a typical mid-block crossing
·There is no striped crosswalk or signing notifying motorists of the crossing
·There is another crossing located 50’ away at the signal which is the typical crossing location
COST ESTIMATE
A detailed cost estimate has been prepared and is attached to this memo. Ramsey County has a cost
participating policy where they will generally participate in the costs for sidewalks and trails constructed
within the County right-of-way. The policy states the County may share in 50% of the costs for the
surface and base materials for sidewalks and trails. This would include participation in the class 5
aggregate base and bituminous pavement costs of the trail. Therefore, the costs for the trail segments
can be summarized as follows:
Summary of Project Costs and Funding
Total Costs County Share City Share
Segment 6 $ 126,400 $ 12,300 $ 114,100
Segment 11 $ 275,700 $ 27,000 $ 248,700
Extended Lighting $ 84,600 $ 84,600
Edgewood Drive Crossing Removal $ 18,000 $ 18,000
Subtotals $ 504,700 $ 39,300 $ 465,400
Engineering (Design, Bidding, Construction Admin) $ 122,332 $ 122,332
Totals $ 627,032 $ 39,300 $ 587,732
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CSAH 10 TRAIL SEGMENTS 6 & 11 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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APPENDIX A
CSAH 10 TRAIL SEGMENTS 6 & 11
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MN
CITY PROJECT NOS: 2015-C03 & 2015-C04
BMI PROJECT NO: N15.110431
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
DATE:10/16/2015
QTY CITY COST COUNTY COST TOTAL COST QTY CITY COST COUNTY COST TOTAL COST QTY CITY COST QTY CITY COST QTY CITY COST COUNTY COST EE TOTAL PRICE
1 MOBILIZATION LS $20,000.00 0.30 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 0.70 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $20,000.00 $20,000.00
2 REMOVE CONCRETE SIDEWALK SF $3.00 $0.00 $0.00 450 $1,350.00 $1,350.00 $0.00 80 $240.00 530 $1,590.00 $1,590.00
3 REMOVE BITUMINOUS TRAIL SF $3.00 $0.00 $0.00 1,000 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 2900 $8,700.00 3900 $11,700.00 $11,700.00
4 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY SF $3.00 540 $1,620.00 $1,620.00 580 $1,740.00 $1,740.00 $0.00 $0.00 1120 $3,360.00 $3,360.00
5 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SF $3.00 440 $1,320.00 $1,320.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 440 $1,320.00 $1,320.00
6 REMOVE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LF $10.00 80 $800.00 $800.00 250 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 50 $500.00 380 $3,800.00 $3,800.00
7 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT LF $3.00 70 $210.00 $210.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 70 $210.00 $210.00
8 SALVAGE AND REINSTALL SIGN EA $150.00 2 $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2 $300.00 $300.00
9 COMMON EXCAVATION (EV) - TRAIL OR SIDEWALK CY $20.00 320 $6,400.00 $6,400.00 700 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 1020 $20,400.00 $20,400.00
10 STREET SWEEPER WITH OPERATOR HR $125.00 5 $625.00 $625.00 5 $625.00 $625.00 $0.00 $0.00 10 $1,250.00 $1,250.00
11 SKIDSTEER (BOBCAT) WITH OPERATOR HR $125.00 5 $625.00 $625.00 5 $625.00 $625.00 $0.00 $0.00 10 $1,250.00 $1,250.00
12 AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 5, 100% CRUSHED - TRAIL OR SIDEWALK TN $20.00 520 $5,200.00 $5,200.00 $10,400.00 1,150 $11,500.00 $11,500.00 $23,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 1670 $16,700.00 $16,700.00 $33,400.00
13 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,B) - TRAIL TN $70.00 185 $6,475.00 $6,475.00 $12,950.00 405 $14,175.00 $14,175.00 $28,350.00 $0.00 $0.00 590 $20,650.00 $20,650.00 $41,300.00
14 PATCH BITUMINOUS STREET SF $3.00 200 $600.00 $600.00 730 $2,190.00 $2,190.00 $0.00 100 $300.00 1030 $3,090.00 $3,090.00
15 PATCH BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY SF $2.50 270 $675.00 $675.00 550 $1,375.00 $1,375.00 $0.00 $0.00 820 $2,050.00 $2,050.00
16 PATCH GRAVEL DRIVEWAY TN $20.00 5 $100.00 $100.00 20 $400.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 25 $500.00 $500.00
17 12" RCP STORM SEWER, CLASS 5, 0'-10' DEEP LF $50.00 16 $800.00 $800.00 24 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 40 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
18 12" FLARED END SECTION INCL TRASH GUARD EA $1,000.00 2 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 2 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 4 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
19 ADJUST VALVE BOX EA $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $250.00 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $250.00 $250.00
20 ADJUST MH CASTING EA $400.00 1 $400.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $400.00 $400.00
21 B618 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LF $25.00 100 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 400 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 50 $1,250.00 550 $13,750.00 $13,750.00
22 CONCRETE PEDESTRIAN RAMP SF $5.00 450 $2,250.00 $2,250.00 800 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 240 $1,200.00 1490 $7,450.00 $7,450.00
23 TRUNCATED DOME PANEL SF $40.00 52 $2,080.00 $2,080.00 136 $5,440.00 $5,440.00 $0.00 60 $2,400.00 248 $9,920.00 $9,920.00
24 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS $8,000.00 0.3 $2,400.00 $2,400.00 0.7 $5,600.00 $5,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $8,000.00 $8,000.00
25 LIGHTING UNIT TYPE A EA $2,500.00 8 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 19 $47,500.00 $47,500.00 14 $35,000.00 $0.00 41 $102,500.00 $102,500.00
26 LIGHTING UNIT TYPE B EA $5,000.00 2 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 3 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 3 $15,000.00 $0.00 8 $40,000.00 $40,000.00
27 CONDUIT AND WIRE LF $6.00 1,000 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 2,200 $13,200.00 $13,200.00 1750 $10,500.00 $0.00 4950 $29,700.00 $29,700.00
28 FEED POINT EA $8,000.00 1 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 2 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 2 $16,000.00 $0.00 5 $40,000.00 $40,000.00
29 LANDSCAPING LS $5,000.00 0.3 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 0.7 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
30 TOPSOIL BORROW (LV)CY $30.00 250 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 550 $16,500.00 $16,500.00 70 $2,100.00 60 $1,800.00 930 $27,900.00 $27,900.00
31 APPLICATION OF WATER FOR TURF ESTABLISHMENT MG $100.00 20 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 40 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 60 $6,000.00 $6,000.00
32 SEED AND HYDROMULCH SY $2.00 3,400 $6,800.00 $6,800.00 7,500 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 1000 $2,000.00 400 $800.00 12300 $24,600.00 $24,600.00
33 HYDRAULIC SOIL STABILIZER (TEMPORARY HYDROMULCH)AC $5,000.00 0.7 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 1.5 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 2.2 $11,000.00 $11,000.00
34 36" ZEBRA CROSSWALK, WHITE EPOXY PAINT SF $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 270 $2,700.00 $2,700.00 $0.00 $0.00 270 $2,700.00 $2,700.00
SUBTOTAL $108,680.00 $11,675.00 $120,355.00 $236,870.00 $25,675.00 $262,545.00 $80,600.00 $17,190.00 $443,340.00 $37,350.00 $480,690.00
CONTINGENCY (5%)$5,420.00 $625.00 $6,045.00 $11,830.00 $1,325.00 $13,155.00 $4,000.00 $810.00 $22,060.00 $1,950.00 $24,010.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $114,100.00 $12,300.00 $126,400.00 $248,700.00 $27,000.00 $275,700.00 $84,600.00 $18,000.00 $465,400.00 $39,300.00 $504,700.00
TRAIL SEGMENT 11 LIGHTING
EXTENSION
EDGEWOOD DRIVE
CROSSING REMOVAL
TOTALS
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE - CSAH 10 TRAIL SEGMENTS 6 & 11
NO.ITEM UNITS EE UNIT PRICE TRAIL SEGMENT 6
Item No: 7H
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Brian Erickson, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8478, Authorize Bolton & Menk to Proceed with Design
for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11
Background:
The City of Mounds View developed the County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program. This
program has multiple goals: to revitalize the corridor, to create a sense of space and identity
within the community and to improve the safety and operation of traffic and pedestrian activities
along County Road 10.
Discussion:
On May 26, 2015 the City Council, via Resolution 8420, authorized Bolton & Menk, Inc. (BMI) to
begin design work on two of the eleven segments that were proposed as part of the Corridor
Improvement Program. Segments 1-5, 9 and 10 have been completed to date. The two
segments that were awarded to Bolton & Menk are:
• Segment 6 – Connection from the existing trail along the north side of CSAH 10 at Silver
Lake Road to Pleasant View Drive (original scope).
• Segment 11 – Connection from the existing trail along the south side of CSAH 10 just
west of Moe’s Sport’s Bar to Woodale Drive.
As BMI started their design work it became clear that the cost for these two segments would
exceed the funding that was available for this work. As a result staff discussed this with City
Council and recommended a reduction in scope on Segment 6 such that it ends at Groveland
Road. If extended to Pleasant View Drive there is no existing sidewalk along Pleasant View
Drive or CSAH 10 to the west, resulting in a dead end trail. Staff has also contacted Spring
Lake Park and at this point in time they have no plan for extending trail along the north side of
CSAH 10 to connect into Mounds View. The Council agreed with this reduction which allowed
the project to remain within budget restrictions.
To date, BMI has completed a topographic survey of the corridor and identified some items to be
addressed in the design. This information is outlined in a draft memorandum provided to staff
and attached to this report. As a side note, staff has reviewed the draft memo and is not
recommended any changes. The final memo should be available for the Council Meeting on
November 9, 2015. The items of note in the memo include:
• Trail lighting
• Drainage
• Landscaping
• Edgewood Drive/CSAH 10 Intersection
Trail lighting will be installed along the new segments of trails. Spacing will be similar to the
existing trail at approximately a 100-foot interval. Decorative lights are planned for the
intersections and standard (shoebox) fixtures will be provided in between the intersections. The
lighting will be LED similar to the recently installed retrofit fixtures. In addition, staff will be
reviewing the possibility of adding lighting along the existing segment of trail west of Moe’s to
Long Lake Road as there is currently no existing lighting. This will require coordination with the
property owners, and staff will return at a future date with additional information regarding this
possibility.
Drainage along the corridor will be maintained as it currently exists. In most areas the trail will
be placed along the back of the existing ditch. Culverts will be installed as needed under the
trail; however, no improvements to the existing drainage system are proposed.
Landscaping is planned as part of the trail project. However, due to the harsh conditions near
CSAH 10, the proper selection of plantings will be critical to insuring its viability. Additionally,
the landscaping should be low maintenance as the staff has limited resources to maintain the
landscaping.
Finally, the intersection of existing trail at Edgewood Drive on the south side of CSAH 10 is in
need of safety improvements. Currently there are two legs from the trail that intersect
Edgewood Drive. One is at the stop light controlled intersection and ties into a crosswalk. The
second is approximately 50’ to the south and has no crosswalk. This crossing is located in such
a manner to make it an unsafe crossing due to its proximity to the intersection. As a result, staff
would recommend that this project remove the leg of trail that is not at the stop light. This would
have the effect of causing pedestrians to move to the existing crosswalk. The estimated cost of
$18,000 for this removal would fit within the existing budget.
Finally, a detailed construction cost estimate has been prepared by BMI, and is shown in the
table below.
Design 122,332$
Construction
Segment 6 120,355$
Segment 11 262,545$
Additional Lighting 80,600$
Edgewood Drive Removal 17,190$
Construction Subtotal 480,690$
Contingency (5%)24,010$
TOTAL PROJECT COST 627,032$
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Currently, the Capital Improvement Plan has $450,000 for Segment 6 and $250,000 for
Segment 11 for a total of $700,000 for this project. In addition, based on Ramsey County’s cost
share policy an estimated $39,300 of County funding should be available for this work and
would reduce the required amount needed from the City. It should be noted that these are
preliminary construction estimates and may change based on the bidding climate in the future.
Recommendation:
Public Works recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to authorize
Bolton & Menk, Inc. to continue with their design effort on Trail Segments 6 & 11.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Erickson – Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RESOLUTION 8478
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZE BOLTON AND MENK TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN FOR CSAH 10 TRAIL
SEGMENTS 6 AND 11.
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View developed the County Road 10 Corridor Improvement
Program; and
WHEREAS, Segments 6 and 11 of the Corridor Improvement Program are part of the 2016
Capital Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk, Inc. was awarded the design of CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11
by City Council on May 26, 2015 via Resolution 8420; and,
WHEREAS, a proposed layout has been presented for CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 & 11; and,
WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk, Inc. is prepared to continue the design process for CSAH 10
Trail Segments 6 & 11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Bolton and Menk, Inc. is authorized to proceed with the design of CSAH 10 Trail Segments 6 and
11 as detailed their memorandum dated October 16, 2015.
2. Upon completion of design, staff will return to City Council in order to receive approval of the
plans and specifications and authorization to bid.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 8A
Meeting Date: November 9, 2015
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8474, Approving Cost of Living
Adjustment/Insurance Adjustment Contribution for Non-
Union Employees
Background:
The City Council has traditionally awarded the same Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
and insurance contribution to all employee groups in order to maintain internal equity.
Discussion:
Staff recommends a COLA increase of 2% and a monthly insurance contribution of
$1010.00 for all non-union employees, effective January 1, 2016. The monthly
insurance contribution is currently $990.00 for 2015. Both increases are budgeted for
2016.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 8474, approving a 2% COLA adjustment and
a monthly insurance contribution of $1010.00, effective January 1, 2016 for all non-
union employees.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8474
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)/ INSURANCE
CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENT FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Personnel Compensation Schedule must be annually approved
by Council Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has traditionally awarded the same cost of living
adjustment and insurance contribution to all employee groups in order to maintain
internal equity; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends a COLA increase of 2% and a monthly insurance
contribution of $1010.00 for all non-union employees, effective January 1, 2016
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
hereby approves a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective January 1, 2016, and
a monthly insurance contribution of $1010.00 for all non-union employees, effective
January 1, 2016.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2015.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)