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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, June 10, 2013
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Resolution 8109, a Resolution of Appreciation to David L. Camerillo for his Years
of Service with the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8093, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s, located at 2400 County Highway 10
B. Resolution 8110, Authorizing the Purchase of a New Electronic Message Sign for
City Hall
C. Resolution 8111 Authorizing Advertisement of the Nuisance Code / Housing
Inspector Position
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8112, a Resolution Approving Business Licenses for the Period of
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
B. Set a Public Hearing for June 24, 2013 to Consider Special Assessments for
Unpaid Administrative Offenses, Diseased Tree Charges, and Abatement
Charges.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 22, 2013, City Council Minutes
B. May 13, 2013, City Council Minutes
June 10, 2013
City Council Agenda
Page 2
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 1, 2013, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 24, 2013, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION 8109
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO
DAVID L. CAMERILLO
FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE
SPRING LAKE PARK, BLAINE, MOUNDS VIEW (SBM) FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department is the
largest volunteer fire department in Anoka and Ramsey Counties and second largest in the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, it is the privilege of Mounds View citizens to recognize the public service
of David L. Cam erillo who joined the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire
Department on January 7, 1993, as a volunteer firefighter; and
WHEREAS, David was a key member of the Fire Department and during his tenure,
served as a Firefighter; and
WHEREAS, David was certified at the Firefighter II level, First Responder level; and
WHEREAS, David completed numerous specialized training courses and seminars
about various areas of firefighting; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service, David responded to more than 2,165 fire
calls and attended over 685 weekly drills; and
WHEREAS, David received several commendations in recognition of his
commitment to fire protection and the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View
acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, the dedicated and loyal service of Fire Fighter
David Cam erillo who retired on April 29, 2013, after 20 years of service to the citizens of our
City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Seal of the City of Mounds
View to be affixed on this 10th day of June, 2013.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James. Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: June 10, 2013
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8093, a Resolution to
Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s,
located at 2400 County Highway 10
Background:
In accordance with Chapter 502 of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is
required for all liquor license renewals. Moe’s Liquor License will expire on June 30,
2013.
This public hearing was originally scheduled for the May 13th Meeting but was
postponed twice. Application materials and fees were submitted by the owner on
Wednesday, June 5th to Staff.
Discussion:
The notice of this public hearing was sent out to residences within a 350 feet radius,
and the Notice of Public Hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper.
Property taxes are current on this property.
The following investigations and inspections have been conducted to determine whether
there is cause for the City to deny the above referenced intoxicating liquor license
application:
Police Inquiry and Investigations (Mounds View Police Department)
The Mounds View Police Department completed a Liquor Compliance Check and this
establishment passed.
Staff has submitted a criminal background check to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension on June 6, 2013. This liquor license renewal will be contingent on a
satisfactory criminal background check.
Utility Billing Inquiry (City of Mounds View)
The Finance Department has issued a satisfactory report for Moe’s.
Fire Inspection (City of Mounds View Fire Marshal)
The City’s Fire Marshal has issued a satisfactory report for Moe’s.
Item 07A
Monday, June 10, 2013
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this business license contingent on a satisfactory report
satisfactory criminal background check. If this renewal is approved, the time period of
this license will be July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Desaree Crane
Assistant City Administrator
RESOLUTION 8093
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR MOE’S LOCATED AT 2 400 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10
WHEREAS, Moe’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License expires June 30, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends approval of Moe’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, contingent on a satisfactory
criminal background check.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s for the period of July
1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
Adopted this 10th day of June, 2013.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item #: 7B
Meeting Date: June 10, 2013
Type of Business: Council
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8110, Authorizing the Purchase of a New
Electronic Message Sign for City Hall
Background
Mounds View City Hall’s electronic message sign is located at the northwest corner of
County Road 10 and Edgewood Drive. The sign is used to communicate Mounds View
events and announcements to residents and visitors traveling along the County Road 10
corridor in Mounds View. Below is a current image of the sign.
Below is a timeline of the sign’s history:
December 13, 1999: The Mounds View City Council approved the purchase of Daktronics
electronic message board with incandescent white lighting in the amount of $40,741.00
from AIM Electronics.
November 14, 2005: The Mounds View City Council approved the purchase of a retrofit of
the existing message board with a red LED lighting system in the amount of $34,980.57
from AIM Electronics.
Discussion
A new electronic message sign for City Hall would improve the aesthetics of the County
Road 10 corridor, especially if a new, stone masonry base is installed.
June 10, 2013 – City Council Meeting
Item 7B – Resolution 8110
Page 2 of 2
In late April 2013, City staff requested quotes from nine sign vendors for another retrofit
and a new sign/base with a higher resolution LED display allowing for three lines of text.
Staff received quotes from five sign vendors.
Attached is a comparison spreadsheet of the five quotes received.
After meticulous comparison of the five quotes including ample correspondence with each
sign vendor, staff is recommending that the Council consider utilizing the services and
product offered by Signcrafters or Sign Source.
Signcrafters
The brand of signs quoted by Signcrafters is Watchfire, which is a different brand than the
current City Hall sign, which is Daktronics. The Signcrafters quote is the lowest bid of the
five quotes received. Signcrafters will be providing an updated quote using a Daktronics
message board, which will increase the amount of the quote; however City staff anticipates
the updated quote from Signcrafters to remain the lowest quote of the five quotes.
Sign Source
The brand of signs quoted by Sign Source is Daktronics, which is the same brand of the
current City Hall sign. The Sign Source quote is currently the third lowest bid of the five
quotes received.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 8110, Authorizing the
Purchase of a New Electronic Message Sign for City Hall, from Signcrafters in the amount
of $45,850.00 or Sign Source in the amount of $57,140 to be paid for using the Special
Projects Fund 480-4180-7030.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist
Attachment: Sign Quote Comparison Spreadsheet – April/May 2013
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: June 10, 2013
Type of Business: CA
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8112 Approving Mounds View Business Licenses for
the Period of July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014
All City of Mounds View business licenses will expire on June 30, 2013. Staff is
recommending that the Council approve business licenses for the businesses listed in
Resolution 8112 contingent upon the City’s receipt of the appropriate fees, applications,
proof of insurance and satisfactory reports from the appropriate departments and
organizations.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8112
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A Resolution Approving Business Licenses for 2013-2014
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View Business Licenses expire June 30, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the business licenses for the businesses
listed in Exhibit A contingent upon the City’s receipt of the appropriate fees, application
materials, proof of insurance and satisfactory reports from the appropriate City
departments, Ramsey County Health Department and the Fire Marshal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve business licenses for the businesses listed in Exhibit A contingent upon
the City’s receipt of the appropriate fees, application materials, proof of insurance and
satisfactory reports from the appropriate City departments, Ramsey County Health
Department and the Fire Marshal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the time period for these
licenses will be from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
Adopted this 10th day of June, 2013.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
EXHIBIT A
Local Company License Local Address
ABC Liquor Cigarette and Tobacco License 2840 Highway 10
Ace Solid Waste, Inc Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Anoka, MN
Allied Waste Systems Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Circle Pines, MN
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Minneapolis, MN
Big Top Discount Liquors Cigarette and Tobacco License 2577 Highway 10
Burger King #4116 Restaurant License 2651 County Rd I
Caribou Coffee Restaurant License 2585 Highway 10
Carlson, William
Neitz, Georganne
Residential Kennel License 8041 Long Lake Rd
CVS Pharmacy #5999 Cigarette and Tobacco License 2800 County Road 10
Dominos Pizza Restaurant License 2548 Highway 10
El Loro Restaurant License 2535 Highway 10
Fedor's Market Cigarette and Tobacco License 5491 Adams St.
North
Holiday Gasoline License 2732 Highway 10
Holiday Cigarette and Tobacco License 2732 Highway 10
Keith Krupenny & Son Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
West St. Paul, MN
Little Caesars Restaurant License 2581 Highway 10
Moe’s Amusement Devices and
Centers License
2400 Highway 10
Moe’s Restaurant License 2400 Highway 10
Taco Bell Restaurant License 2219 Highway 10
McDonald's Restaurant License 2201 Highway 10
Pink Flower Vietnamese
Restaurant
Restaurant License 2563 Highway 10
R.J. Riches Restaurant Restaurant License 2145 Highway
Avenue
Randy's Sanitation Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Delano, MN
Ray Anderson & Sons Co. Inc. Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
St. Paul, MN
Saturn of St. Paul (d.b.a. Rydell
Auto Outlet)
Automobile Sales License 2375 Highway 10
Seehafer, Wayne Residential Kennel License 8009 Red Oak Drive
Sham-O-Jets Kennels Commercial Dog Kennel 7700 Long Lake
SuperAmerica #4264 Cigarette and Tobacco License 2640 County Road I
SuperAmerica #4264 Gasoline License 2640 County Road I
Local Company License Local Address
Subway Restaurant License 2546 Highway 10
The Mermaid Amusement Devices and
Centers License
2200 Highway 10
The Mermaid Restaurant License 2200 Highway 10
The Mermaid Bowling License 2200 Highway 10
Tobacco View Cigarette and Tobacco License 2359 Highway 10
The Station Gasoline License 2280 County Rd I
The Station Cigarette and Tobacco License 2280 County Rd I
Wynnsong 15 Amusement Devices and
Centers License
2430 Highway 10
Twin City Refuse Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
St. Paul, MN
VASKO Solid Waste Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
309 Como Avenue
Veit Corporation Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
ogers, MN
Veolia ES Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
St. Paul, MN
View Market (doing business as
Sam’s Market)
Cigarette and Tobacco License 2408 County Rd I
Vino & Stogies (to include the
Mounds View Cigar Shop)
Cigarette and Tobacco License 2345 County Road
H2
Walgreens #06447 Cigarette and Tobacco License 2387 Highway 10
Walter's Recycling and Refuse Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Circle Pines, MN
Waste Management of Minnesota Garbage and Rubbish Hauler
License
Blaine, MN
EXHIBIT A
1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 2
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 3
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 4
5
Regular Meeting 6
April 22, 2013 7
Mounds View City Hall 8
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 9
7:01 P.M. 10
11
12
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 13
14
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 15
16
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 17
18
NOT PRESENT: None. 19
20
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 21
A. Monday, April 22, 2013, City Council Agenda. 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, April 22, 2013, agenda as 24
presented. 25
26
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
28
5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
30
None. 31
32
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 33
34
A. Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2013 as “Arbor Day” in the City of 35
Mounds View. 36
37
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring April 25th to be Arbor Day in the City of Mounds 38
View. He was proud that Mounds View has been recognized as a Tree City USA for the past 30 39
years. 40
41
B. Proclamation Recognizing May 4, 2013, as “Sophie Skiba Day” in the City of 42
Mounds View. 43
44
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Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation recognizing May 4, 2013, as “Sophie Skiba Day” in the City 1
of Mounds View. A round of applause was offered for the Skiba family members present. 2
3
C. Proclamation Recognizing May 2013 as “Building Safety Month” in the City 4
of Mounds View. 5
6
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation recognizing May 2013 as “Building Safety Month” in the 7
City of Mounds View. 8
9
D. Comcast Franchise Renewal Update by Coralie Wilson, Executive Director, 10
NSCC/NSAC. 11
12
Coralie Wilson, Executive Director of NSCC/NSAC, presented the Council with a video 13
highlighting the CTV events that took place in the north suburbs over the past year. It was noted 14
CTV received seven national awards in 2012. She then discussed the Comcast franchise renewal 15
in detail stating the current proposal from Comcast would cut all local productions by reducing 16
funding by 90%. She explained that the formal negotiation process has begun to keep the 17
process moving forward. She expressed much frustration with the delays on Comcast’s part. 18
The DTA fee was then explained in detail with the Council. 19
20
Council Member Mueller thanked Ms. Wilson for her presentation this evening. She encouraged 21
her to stay strong and fight for the needs of the area. 22
23
Mayor Flaherty asked what leverage CTV had at this point. Ms. Wilson stated CTV has the 24
ability to approve or deny the franchise. She explained an extension to the franchise was 25
necessary in order for Comcast to continue operating. 26
27
Mayor Flaherty questioned if any market analysis had been completed. Ms. Wilson indicated the 28
value of the public rights-of-way was being evaluated along with the value of a cable channel. 29
She noted Comcast was proposing a 12% rate increase in the coming year. 30
31
Mayor Flaherty inquired how services would continue in October if an agreement was not 32
reached. Ms. Wilson stated it was her position that the current contract would be extended until 33
the formal process was finalized. She indicated that once a final agreement was reached it would 34
come before the City for approval. 35
36
Mayor Flaherty encouraged Ms. Wilson to continue working through the formal negotiation 37
process as Comcast valued their access to this area. 38
39
E. Audit Presentation, Aaron Nielsen, CPA, Principal at MMKR Certified 40
Public Accountants. 41
42
Aaron Nielsen, CPA with MMKR, presented the Council with the City’s audit for 2012. He 43
reviewed the Special Purpose Report and Management Report in detail with the Council. A 44
summary of the 2012 financial results were discussed. He noted all new GASB requirements 45
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were being followed by the City. The impacts on tax rates and housing values from the previous 1
year were reviewed. 2
3
Mr. Nielsen discussed the total general fund revenues and expenditures. He noted the capital 4
outlays approved in 2012, along with the budget increase to public safety. He then provided a 5
summary on the enterprise funds and thanked the Council for their time this evening. 6
7
Council Member Mueller questioned where MMKR received information on the taxable market 8
value and tax capacity of the City. Mr. Nielsen stated this was built off the City’s comprehensive 9
annual financial report. The numbers within the report were from Ramsey County. 10
11
Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Nielsen for his comprehensive presentation this evening. 12
13
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14
15
None. 16
17
8. CONSENT AGENDA 18
A. Resolution 8088, Accepting Twin Cities Gateway 2013 Member City 19
Marketing Grant. 20
B. Resolution 8087, Approving Amendments to the Employment Agreement 21
with James Ericson, City Administrator. 22
C. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. to Consider 23
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Moe’s (located at 2400 County 24
Highway 10), the Mermaid (located at 2200 County Highway 10) and El Loro 25
(located at 2535 County Highway 10). 26
D. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider 27
Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for ABC Liquor (located at 2840 28
County Highway 10), Big Top Liquor (located at 2477 County Highway 10), 29
and Vino & Stogies (located at 2345 County Road H2). 30
E. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:10 p.m. to 31
Consider an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica located at 32
2640 County Road I. 33
F. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. to 34
Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Northwood Industries to have 35
Outdoor Displays/Storage at 2701 County Road 10. 36
G. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:20 p.m. to 37
Consider a Conditional Use Permit for North Metro Motors to Operate an 38
Auto Repair Business at 2975 County Road 10. 39
40
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 41
42
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
44
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 45
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 2
3
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as 4
presented. 5
6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
8
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9
A. March 11, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes. 10
11
Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 2, Line 44 stating the words “and 12
was” should be removed. 13
14
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the March 11, 2013, City Council meeting 15
minutes as corrected. 16
17
Ayes - -- 5 Nays - -- 0 Motion carried. 18
19
B. March 25, 2013, City Council Minutes. 20
21
Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 10 stating the word “projected” 22
should be removed. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council meeting 25
minutes as corrected. 26
27
Ayes - -- 5 Nays - -- 0 Motion carried. 28
29
C. March 25, 2013, Executive Session Minutes (A). 30
31
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council 32
Executive Session (A) meeting minutes as submitted. 33
34
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 35
36
D. March 25, 2013, Executive Session Minutes (B). 37
38
Council Member Mueller requested a correction under Item 3, the fourth line down suggesting 39
the word “located” be corrected. 40
41
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the March 25, 2013, City Council 42
Executive Session (B) meeting minutes as corrected. 43
44
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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11. REPORTS 2
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 3
4
Council Member Meehlhause explained that on Friday, April 26th, Wildwood Manor would be 5
having an Open House to celebrate 30 years of affordable senior living in Mounds View. The 6
event would take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. 7
8
Council Member Meehlhause noted on Tuesday, May 7th Ramsey County Public Works would 9
be holding a TCAAP remediation update that would be open to the public. 10
11
Council Member Mueller stated the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on 12
Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 a.m. at the Community Center. 13
14
Council Member Mueller commented the Festival in the Park committee was still seeking 15
volunteers. The next meeting would be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. 16
17
B. Reports of Staff. 18
1. Finance 1st Quarter Report. 19
20
Finance Director Beer reviewed the 1st Quarter Finance Report with the Council. He explained 21
the majority of revenues would be received in the 2nd and 4th quarter through property taxes. He 22
noted the 2012 fund balance was 60.6%. The banquet operations were discussed along with 23
revenues for the community center. The street improvement fund balance was reviewed. Staff 24
noted the economic recovery continues to be slow and that investment rates were low at this 25
time. He asked for comments or questions from the Council. 26
27
Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer for his report this evening. 28
29
City Administrator Ericson stated the Irondale and Mounds View Youth Hockey Associations are 30
requesting the escrow requirement be released for one of the sheets of ice at the Super Rink in 31
Blaine, Minnesota. This would allow the funds to be used for locker room improvements. The 32
four cities have discussed this internally and have determined it would not be prudent to release 33
the $400,000 escrow as $300,000 was required to remain in escrow as required within the written 34
documents. He stated the funds in escrow protected the cities if the hockey associations do not 35
rent enough ice time. He commented that unanimous consent would be needed from all cities. 36
37
Finance Director Beer questioned when the youth hockey association was seeking a decision on 38
the matter. City Administrator Ericson stated they would like to see a decision made in May. 39
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Mayor Flaherty suggested this be discussed at a future work session meeting in more detail. 41
42
City Administrator Ericson commented the Town Hall Meeting would be held on Monday, April 43
29th at City Hall from 6:00-8:30 p.m. All residents were invited to attend. 44
45
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City Administrator Ericson indicated Spring Clean Up would be held on Saturday May 4th. 1
2
City Administrator Ericson discussed the upcoming Met Council round table discussions. He 3
requested the Council RSVP to staff if interested in attending any of the events. 4
5
City Administrator Ericson stated the City Hall sign was in need of replacement. This was a 6
budgeted expense for 2013. Staff would be requesting renderings for a new sign for the Council 7
to review at a future work session meeting. 8
9
C. Reports of City Attorney. 10
11
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 12
13
12. Town Hall Meeting Monday, April 29, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. 14
Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 6, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 15
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 16
17
13. ADJOURNMENT 18
19
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. 20
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Transcribed by: 22
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Heidi Guenther 24
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 25
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Regular Meeting 5
May 13, 2013 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:01 P.M. 9
10
11
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
13
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
15
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
17
NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, May 13, 2013, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Monday, May 13 , 2013, agenda as 23
presented. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
29
Brad Berg, Government Relations for US’Again, located in New Brighton, requested the City 30
consider having several recycling bins placed throughout the City of Mounds View. He then 31
discussed the benefits these bins could offer the community. 32
33
Mayor Flaherty indicated the Council was notified of this request and suggested this item be 34
placed on a future work session agenda. 35
36
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 37
A. Oaths of Office Ceremony for New Police Officers 38
39
Police Chief Kinney introduced the Council to newly hired Police Officers James Demko, Brian 40
Smith, and Brian Schulte. He congratulated each of the candidates for their honor and courage 41
and for their commitment to serving this community. 42
43
Police Chief Kinney administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers James Demko, Brian 44
Smith, and Brian Schulte. A round of applause was offered by all present. 45
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1
Mayor Flaherty welcomed the new Police Officers to the City of Mounds View and thanked them 2
for their commitment to the City. 3
4
B. Proclamation Recognizing May 12 – May 18, 2013 as “National Police 5
Week.” 6
7
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full declaring May 12-May 18, 2013 as National Police 8
Week in the City of Mounds View. He thanked the Police Officers serving the City of Mounds 9
View for their dedicated service. A round of applause was offered by all present. 10
11
C. Proclamation Recognizing May 19 – May 25, 2013 as “National Public 12
Works Week.” 13
14
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation in full declaring May 19-May 25, 2013 as National Public 15
Works week in the City of Mounds View. He thanked the Public Works Department for their 16
work behind the scenes and for keeping this community running. A round of applause was 17
offered by all present. 18
19
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 20
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing – On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewals: 21
1. Resolution 8093, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale 22
Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s, located at 2400 County Highway 23
10. 24
25
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated Moe’s has not submitted their on-sale intoxicating 26
liquor license application paperwork or fees. Staff noted the paperwork deadline was May 8, 27
2013. She has been in contact with representatives for Moe’s and was assured the paperwork 28
would be submitted by next week. For that reason, Staff recommended the public hearing be 29
continued to the May 28, 2013 City Council meeting. 30
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Continue the Public Hearing on the On-Sale 34
Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s to the May 28, 2013 City Council Meeting. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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2. Resolution 8094, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale 39
Intoxicating Liquor License for The Mermaid, located at 2200 County 40
Highway 10. 41
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that The Mermaid has submitted all necessary 43
paperwork and fees for their on-sale intoxicating liquor license. She noted property taxes and 44
utilities were current for this property. She indicated the liquor license approval would be 45
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contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, liquor compliance check and fire 1
inspection. She stated the on-sale intoxicating liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2
2013 to June 30, 2014. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 5
6
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8094, a 9
Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for The Mermaid, 10
located at 2200 County Highway 10 contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, 11
liquor compliance check and fire inspection. 12
13
Council Member Mueller questioned why the fire marshal had not inspected the property prior to 14
this evenings meeting. Assistant City Administrator Crane commented the inspections would be 15
completed prior to the liquor license expiration. 16
17
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 18
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3. Resolution 8095, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale 20
Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro, located at 2535 County Highway 21
10. 22
23
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that El Loro has submitted all necessary paperwork 24
and fees for their on-sale intoxicating liquor license. She noted property taxes and utilities were 25
current for this property. She indicated the liquor license approval would be contingent upon a 26
satisfactory criminal background check, liquor compliance check and fire inspection. She stated 27
the on-sale intoxicating liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. 28
29
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 30
31
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8095, 34
a Resolution to Consider Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro, 35
located at 2535 County Highway 10 contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, 36
liquor compliance check and fire inspection. 37
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
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B. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing – Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewals: 41
1. Resolution 8096, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 42
Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor, located at 2840 County 43
Highway 10. 44
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated ABC Liquor has not submitted their off-sale 1
intoxicating liquor license application paperwork or fees. Staff noted the paperwork deadline 2
was May 8, 2013. She has attempted to contact representatives from ABC Liquor and has not 3
been successful. For this reason, Staff recommended the public hearing be continued to the May 4
28, 2013 City Council meeting. 5
6
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Continue the Public Hearing on the Off-Sale Intoxicating 9
Liquor License for ABC Liquor to the May 28, 2013 City Council Meeting. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
2. Resolution 8097, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 14
Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquor, located at 2577 County 15
Highway 10. 16
17
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Big Top Liquor has submitted all necessary 18
paperwork and fees for their off-sale intoxicating liquor license. She noted property taxes and 19
utilities were current for this property. She indicated the liquor license approval would be 20
contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, liquor compliance check and fire 21
inspection. She stated the off-sale intoxicating liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 22
2013 to June 30, 2014. 23
24
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. 25
26
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. 27
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8097, 29
a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top 30
Liquor, located at 2577 County Highway 10 contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background 31
check, liquor compliance check and fire inspection. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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3. Resolution 8098, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 36
Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stogies, located at 2345 County 37
Road H2. 38
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Vino & Stogies has submitted all necessary 40
paperwork and fees for their off-sale intoxicating liquor license. She noted property taxes were 41
delinquent at this time. A payment plan would was being worked out with Ramsey County. She 42
indicated the liquor license approval would be contingent upon a satisfactory criminal 43
background check, liquor compliance check, fire inspection and that a payment plan submitted to 44
the City for the outstanding property taxes no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. She stated the 45
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off-sale intoxicating liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. 1
2
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. 3
4
Robert Waste, Jr., Vino & Stogies, explained he has been in contact with Ramsey County and 5
has arranged for a confession of judgment payment plan. This would allow him to pay off his 6
outstanding property taxes over the next 10 years with interest. He would have to stay current in 7
order for the payment plan to remain in place. He noted the May taxes would be added into the 8
judgment. Mr. Waste stated business has been tough with the surrounding road construction. 9
10
Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Waste for working with Ramsey County on a payment plan. 11
12
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. 13
14
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8098, a 15
Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stogies, 16
located at 2345 County Road H2 contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, 17
liquor compliance check, fire inspection and that a payment plan be submitted to the City for the 18
outstanding property taxes no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. 19
20
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 21
22
C. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8099, a Resolution to Consider 23
Approval of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica, located 24
at 2640 County Road I. 25
26
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that SuperAmerica has submitted all necessary 27
paperwork and fees for their 3.2 malt liquor license. She noted property taxes and utilities were 28
current for this property. She indicated the liquor license approval would be contingent upon a 29
satisfactory criminal background check, liquor compliance check and fire inspection. She stated 30
the 3.2 malt liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. 31
32
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. 33
34
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8099, 37
a Resolution to Consider Approval of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica, 38
located at 2640 County Road I contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, liquor 39
compliance check and fire inspection. 40
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 42
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D. 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8091, Consideration of a Conditional 1
Use Permit for Northwood Industries to have Outdoor Sales & Displays at 2
2701 County Road 10. 3
4
Planning Associate Heller stated that Northwood Industries was requesting approval of a 5
conditional use permit for outdoor sales and displays for the property located at 2701 County 6
Road 10. She explained that Northwood Industries was based in Hayward, Wisconsin and 7
manufactures and sells lawn furniture, gazebos, accessory buil dings, and small cabins. 8
9
Planning Associate Heller commented the applicant is looking to open a store in the Twin Cities 10
metro area and was proposing to use an asphalt area on the southeast side of the parking lot for 11
outdoor sales to display gazebos and sheds. It was noted the property is zoned B-3, Highway 12
Business, and City Code allows for 30% of the building square footage to be used for outdoor 13
sales as a conditional use in the B-3 District. Staff further reviewed the site with the Council. 14
She explained the Planning Commission reviewed this item at their May 1st meeting and 15
recommended approv al of the conditional use permit with six conditions. 16
17
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. 18
19
Clare Martin, Northwood Industries, indicated he looked forward to opening a storefront in the 20
Twin Cities metro areas this would greatly benefit his business and customers in the area. 21
22
Council Member Mueller asked if there would be storage near the trash receptacle. He noted the 23
original intent was to place the storage near the trash receptacle, but has been moved to the 24
southeast side of the parking lot. 25
26
Mayor Flaherty questioned if any delivery trucks would be stored onsite. Mr. Martin commented 27
company vehicles would not be stored on the lot overnight, but would be onsite for deliveries. 28
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Mayor Flaherty inquired how the façade of the building would be improved. Mr. Martin 30
indicated he planned to paint the outside of the building in the first year and after that time, 31
awnings may be added. 32
33
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. 34
35
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8091, 36
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for Northwood Industries to have Outdoor Sales & 37
Displays at 2701 County Road 10. 38
39
Council Member Mueller was thrilled to see this new company moving to the City of Mounds 40
View and the benefits it would bring to the community. 41
42
Council Member Meehlhause welcomed Northwood Industries to Mounds View. 43
44
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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E. 7:20 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8092, Consideration of a Conditional 2
Use Permit for North Metro Motors to Operate an Auto Repair Business at 3
2975 County Road 10. 4
5
Planning Associate Heller commented that Jacob Marrs with North Metro Motors was requesting 6
a conditional use permit to operate an auto repair business at 2975 County Road 10. It was noted 7
the property was zoned B-3, Highway Business. She indicated the applicant has a purchase 8
agreement for the property, and this would be a second location for the applicant’s auto repair 9
business. 10
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Planning Associate Heller reviewed the plans for the site further noting the building was 12
originally constructed for auto repair. She noted the privacy fence will remain in place to provide 13
screening between the commercial use and residential properties. Staff commented the Planning 14
Commission reviewed this item at their May 1st meeting and recommended the Council approve 15
the conditional use permit with conditions. 16
17
Planning Associate Heller read a note from Valerie Amundson, a resident of Mounds View, 18
noting she was pleased to see new businesses coming to the County Highway 10 corridor. Ms. 19
Amundson was concerned with the unnecessary restrictions placed on the new business, which 20
would limit the number of cars that could be parked outdoors overnight as this could hinder the 21
new business. 22
23
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. 24
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Jacob Marrs, North Metro Motors, thanked the Council for considering his request this evening. 26
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Council Member Meehlhause asked for clarification on the hours of operation. Mr. Marrs noted 28
he would be open Monday through Saturday and would be closed on Sundays. 29
30
Council Member Mueller questioned if part fabrication would be done on site. Mr. Marrs stated 31
bodywork would be completed in Ham Lake and general auto repair would be conducted in 32
Mounds View. 33
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Council Member Mueller inquired if auto sales would take place on this site. Mr. Marrs 35
explained that his auto sales would continue in Ham Lake. 36
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Council Member Mueller asked if the 10-car limit for overnight parking would be a constraint for 38
the business. Mr. Marrs indicated he could make this work, but it may pose a problem at times 39
for his business. 40
41
Mayor Flaherty recommended Mr. Marrs be in contact with the City if the restriction was 42
hindering his business. He stated the City was simply trying to guard against a used vehicles lot 43
in the corridor. 44
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Mayor Flaherty questioned when the business would be open. Mr. Marrs stated the closing date 1
was June 28th and would be open for business shortly thereafter. 2
3
Council Member Meehlhause inquired what a better number would be for overnight parking. 4
Mr. Marrs requested 15 cars be allowed. 5
6
Mayor Flaherty was in favor of starting with allowing 10 cars for overnight parking. He 7
encouraged Mr. Marrs to be in contact with the City if this became an issue. 8
9
Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8092, 12
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for North Metro Motors to Operate an Auto Repair 13
Business at 2975 County Road 10. 14
15
Council Member Mueller encouraged Mr. Marrs to take part in the Festival in the Park this 16
August as a new business owner in the community. 17
18
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 19
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F. Resolution 8090, Reapproving the Coventry Senior Living Final Plat. 21
22
Planning Associate Heller stated Coventry Senior Living was requesting the Council reapprove 23
their Final Plat for another six months. She indicated Coventry continues to work on their 24
financing and construction plans. Staff noted the properties would be purchased and combined 25
in the near future. 26
27
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8090, 28
Reapproving the Coventry Senior Living Final Plat. 29
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Council Member Mueller looked forward to the groundbreaking for this development as it would 31
be a great addition to the County Highway 10 corridor. 32
33
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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G. Resolution 8100, Appointing a Planning Commissioner to Fill the Remaining 36
Term of One Vacated Position. 37
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Jean Miller resigned her position from the 39
Planning Commission after 30+ years of service. She explained that the opening was advertised 40
and Staff received three applications. The Planning Commission reviewed these applications at 41
their May 1st meeting and recommended the Council appoint Keith Cramblit or Julianne Love. 42
This position would expire December 31, 2014. 43
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Keith Cramblit addressed the Council noting he was a previous Planning Commissioner for 6 45
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years and hoped to continue his service to the community. 1
2
Council Member Mueller supported Julianne Love for the vacant seat. 3
4
Council Member Gunn agreed stating her goals and visions were similar to that of the Council. 5
She noted Ms. Love would bring new insights to the Commission. 6
7
Council Member Hull was in favor of appointing Keith Cramblit as his experience would assist 8
with revitalizing the corridor. 9
10
Council Member Meehlhause commented he served on the Planning Commission for several 11
years with Keith Cramblit. He explained that he also has gotten to know Julianne Love and was 12
pleased she was interested in getting involved in the community. 13
14
Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Cramblit for his prior service on the Planning Commission. He 15
stated at this time he was in favor of appointing the vacant seat to Ms. Love as he wanted to 16
involve a new member of the community to the Planning Commission. 17
18
Council Member Meehlhause noted there was an opening on the Streets Committee if Mr. 19
Cramblit was willing to serve in this capacity. 20
21
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8100, 22
Appointing Julianne Love to the Planning Commission to Fill the Remaining Term of One 23
Vacated Position. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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H. Public Hearing, Resolution 8089, Adopting a Five-Year Financial Plan for 28
2014 through 2018. 29
30
Finance Director Beer reviewed the five-year financial plan for years 2014 through 2018 in detail 31
with the Council. He explained the public hearing this evening was required by City Charter. He 32
noted a 3% inflator was written into the financials, along with a potential 4% levy increase. He 33
stated the City was not committed to any items within the future financials as this was a fluid 34
document. 35
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Finance Director Beer commented the water, sewer and street light rates would be increasing 37
slightly next year. The major projects planned for 2014 were reviewed. He discussed the street 38
improvements planned for the coming years. Staff noted the five-year financial plan was 39
available on the City’s website for the public. He recommended the Council hold the public 40
hearing and adopt the Resolution. 41
42
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. 43
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8089, 2
Adopting a Five-Year Financial Plan for 2014 through 2018. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty thanked Finance Director Beer for his presentation this evening. 5
6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
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I. Resolution 8102, Approving the Purchase of a Used Utility Cart for the 9
Public Works Department. 10
11
Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council consider the purchase of a used utility 12
cart for the Public Works Department. He explained the utility cart would be used by the streets 13
and parks employees. It was noted this was a budgeted expense for 2013 and would cost $7,500. 14
Staff recommended the Council approve the purchase. 15
16
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8102, Approving 17
the Purchase of a Used Utility Cart for the Public Works Department not to exceed $8,000. 18
19
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
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J. Resolution 8103, Approving the Purchase of a 72-inch Deck Mower for the 22
Public Works Department. 23
24
Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor, requested the Council consider the purchase of a 72-inch deck 25
mower for the Public Works Department. It was noted the current mower was unsafe for use as 26
it could no longer idle properly. The expense to replace the transmission was between $2,000-27
3,000. He indicated the 72-inch mower was a necessary piece of equipment as it was used to 28
mow 150 acres of City parks, boulevards and on City-owned properties. He commented the 29
mower was not set to be replaced until 2017. He stated funds from the A-B Tractor could be 30
used for this purchase. Staff recommended the current mower be traded in at this time and that a 31
new mower be purchased. 32
33
Mayor Flaherty stated this mower posed a huge liability to the City given its current condition. 34
He recommended the mower not be used this spring and supported the purchase of the new piece 35
of equipment. 36
37
Council Member Mueller asked if the new mower would have the same hydrostatic transmission. 38
Steve stated this was the case. 39
40
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8103, 41
Approving the Purchase of a 72-inch Deck Mower for the Public Works Department. 42
43
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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K. Resolution 8104, Approving Playground Equipment Replacement and Site 1
Work at Silver View Park. 2
3
Public Works Director DeBar stated that the playground equipment at Silver View Park was 4
scheduled for replacement in 2013. He reviewed several options for the playground layout with 5
the Council. Staff also recommended the playground equipment be relocated within the park. 6
The new placement would allow for parents to better watch their children from the shelter and 7
softball fields. He commented the playground site would need to be leveled off slightly. 8
9
Public Works Director DeBar explained the vendor selected by Staff and the Parks Commission 10
for the playground equipment was Minnesota Wisconsin Playground out of Golden Valley, 11
Minnesota. He noted the proposed playground would include three units, one that would appeal 12
to toddlers, one for children ages 5-12 and a swing set. He explained the whirl unit and space 13
climber would remain in the park. He noted the new units would have to be ADA compliant. 14
15
Public Works Director DeBar indicated the total cost for the three new units was $81,475. It was 16
noted a three-foot wide concrete border would be added along with 12 inches of wood fiberfill. 17
The total cost for the units, site grading and groundwork would be $105,151.47 plus a 5% 18
contingency. He noted there would be an expense to refurbish the two existing pieces but should 19
not exceed $10,000. Staff recommended the Council approve the playground equipment 20
replacement at Silver View Park for a cost not to exceed $115,000. 21
22
Council Member Mueller asked if the proposed color scheme would be green and beige. Public 23
Works Director DeBar stated this was the case as the brown and green tended to fade less than 24
reds and yellows. 25
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if the park had a flat spot big enough for the playground equipment. 27
Public Works Director DeBar indicated that the sloped area would be leveled off to provide a 28
safe location for the equipment. 29
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Mayor Flaherty noted Park Dedication Funds would be used for this expense. 31
32
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8104, 33
Approving Playground Equipment Replacement and Site Work at Silver View Park. 34
35
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 38
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Council Member Mueller asked to remove Item 8C. 40
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A. Set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider a 42
Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8478 Long Lake Road. 43
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B. Set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. for the 1
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 879, Amending Title 1100 of 2
the Mounds View Zoning Code to Add Regulations for Cargo Containers. 3
C. Resolution 8101, a Resolution Approving a Longevity Wage Adjustment for 4
Kirsten Heineman. 5
D. Resolution 8105, Approving a Revised Position Description and 6
Reauthorizing Advertisement for Rehiring a Maintenance Worker (Drinking 7
Water) in the Public Works Department. 8
9
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing 10
Item 8C. 11
12
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 13
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C. Resolution 8101, a Resolution Approving a Longevity Wage Adjustment for 15
Kirsten Heineman. 16
17
Council Member Mueller requested this Resolution be read aloud for the record. City 18
Administrator Ericson read the Resolution in full. 19
20
Council Member Mueller thanked Officer Heineman for her dedication to the community. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 8101, a Resolution Approving 23
a Longevity Wage Adjustment for Kirsten Heineman. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 28
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 30
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 36
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None. 38
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11. REPORTS 40
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 41
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Council Member Mueller stated the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting on 43
Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. She encouraged those interested in willing to 44
volunteer to be in attendance. 45
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Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Community Theater would be putting on Les 2
Miserables this summer. She encouraged the public to take part in this event. 3
4
Council Member Mueller indicated Discover Aviation Days would take place on June 1st and 2nd 5
at the Anoka-Blaine Airport. 6
7
Council Member Mueller stated the Ramsey County League of Local Government would meet 8
again on Thursday, May 30th at the St. Paul Schools Administrative building at 7:00 p.m. 9
10
Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council met last Wednesday 11
morning and discussed the upcoming road construction season with MnDOT. 12
13
Council Member Meehlhause thanked Finance Director Beer for his analysis of the impact on 14
property taxes with TIF District No. 1 being decertified. 15
16
Council Member Gunn explained Saturday, May 18th was Irondale High School’s First Colorful 17
Splash Dash 5K Walk/Run to benefit the schools food shelf. She encouraged all to take part in 18
this fun event. 19
20
Mayor Flaherty noted he would be attending the North Metro Mayor’s Association meeting on 21
May 15 th at Bunker Hills. He then thanked Officers Demko, Smith and Schulte for joining the 22
City’s Police Department. 23
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Council Member Mueller commended Mayor Flaherty for his nicely written letter to Jim Tolas. 25
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B. Reports of Staff. 27
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City Administrator Ericson announced Staff attended the TCAAP remediation meeting last week 29
and a summary was provided to Council. He explained he attended an Airport Commission 30
meeting recently and the control tower would be closed June 15th. He indicated he would keep 31
the Council appraised on this situation. 32
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City Administrator Ericson then discussed upcoming agenda items in further detail. He noted a 34
Five Cities meeting would be held next week. 35
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1. Quarterly Report – Police Department. 37
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Police Chief Kinney reviewed his first quarter report for the Police Department with the Council. 39
He commented arrests were down this quarter, which was a direct correlation with the reduced 40
number of officers with the department. He anticipated this would increase after the newly hired 41
officers were on their own. 42
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Police Chief Kinney commented theft remains the top crime in the City. He noted there was a 44
large increase in the number of gun permits requested in the first quarter. The operations of the 45
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school resource officer were discussed in detail as the safety of schools has become a growing 1
concern. The Towards Zero Deaths saturation events continue to have a great deal of traffic 2
stops, which increases roadway safety. He explained the K-9 officer continues to greatly benefit 3
the City’s Police Department. 4
5
Police Chief Kinney noted the changes in personnel within the department. He wished Bob 6
Nelson well in his retirement and welcomed the three new officers to the department. He 7
explained Officer Darrell Myer received a life saving award from the City of New Brighton for 8
assisting in saving the life of a young women earlier this spring. 9
10
Council Member Mueller asked how the City contributed to the new officers’ uniforms and 11
equipment. Police Chief Kinney commented the uniforms and utility belt equipment were City 12
issued. He indicated this includes their firearm and vest. He noted the vests were typically 13
replaced every five years through grants and State funds. 14
15
Mayor Flaherty thanked Police Chief Kinney for his report this evening and commended the 16
department on their great work. 17
18
C. Reports of City Attorney. 19
20
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 21
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 3, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 23
Next Council Meeting: TUESDAY, May 28, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 24
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13. ADJOURNMENT 26
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. 28
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