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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, January 9, 2012
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn
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. Resolution 7879, Approving Appointments of Dave Long to the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Commission, Dale Aukee, as Chairperson of the
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission, Tony Hoffman of the Streets and
Utilities Committee
B. Resolution 7880, Authorizing a Step and W age Increase for City Administrator
James Ericson
C. Resolution 7881, Authorizing Step and Wage Increases for Officer Kirsten
Lafean and Officer Greggory Neumann
D. Resolution 7882, Selection of the City Newspaper, Acting Mayor, Treasurer,
and Official Depositories for 2012
E. Resolution 7883, Appointing City Council Members and City Staff as
Representatives for City Commissions and Other Organizations
F. Resolution 7884, Authorizing Reconstruction of a Picnic Structure and Other
Damaged Equipment
G. Resolution 7885, Considering Stormwater Infiltration Program Appeals in Area
E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 5, 2011, Truth in Taxation Meeting Minutes
B. December 12, 2011, City Council Meeting
City Council Agenda
Monday, January 9, 2012
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11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 6, 2012, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 23, 2012, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7879, Approving Appointments of Dave
Long (Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission),
Dale Aukee, (Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation
Forestry Commission), and Tony Hoffman (Streets
and Utilities Committee)
Background:
On December 12, 2011, the City Council approved appointments to various City
Commissions and Committees. At that time, Dave Long (Park, Recreation, Forestry
Commission) and Tony Hoffman (Streets and Utilities Committee) had term seats expiring on
December 31, 2011, and did not wish to reapply for their seats. This left one vacant seat on
the Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission, and one vacant seat on the Streets and
Utilities Committee.
In accordance with the City Code, the City Council is required to approve a Chairperson to
the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission.
Discussion:
After the December 12, 2011, City Council Meeting, Dave Long and Tony Hoffman
reconsidered and submitted applications to be reappointed to their respective seats.
Attached are their applications for your review.
At the last Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission Meeting, the Commission made a
motion to appoint Dale Aukee as Chairperson. In accordance with the City Code, the City
Council is required to approve the appointment of a Chairperson to the Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Commission.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7879, approving the reappointments and
approving Dale Aukee as Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7879
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENTS OF DAVE LONG (PARK
RECREATION, AND FORESTRY COMMISSION), DALE AUKEE (CHAIRPERSON OF
THE PARK, RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION), AND
TONY HOFFMAN (STREETS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE)
WHEREAS, Mounds View Board, Commission and Committees consist of members
appointed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacant seat to fill on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Commission; and
WHEREAS, there is one vacant seat to fill on the Streets and Utilities Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Staff received an application from Dave Long, to be reappointed to the
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission; and
WHEREAS, Staff received an application from Tony Hoffman, to be reappointment
to the Streets and Utilities Commission; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the reappointment of Dave Long to the Parks,
Recreation, and Forestry Commission for a three (3) year term; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the reappointment of Tony Hoffman to the Streets
and Utilities Committee, for a three (3) year term; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Recreation and Forestry Commission made a motion
recommending the appointment of Dale Aukee as Chairperson of the Park Recreation and
Forestry Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City Council does hereby approve the following Mounds View resident to
serve on the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission:
Name Term Expiration
Dave Long December 31, 2014
2. The City Council does hereby approve Dale Aukee as Chairperson on the
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission.
Resolution 7879
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3. The City Council does hereby approve the following Mounds View resident to
serve on the Streets and Utilities Committee:
Name Term Expiration
Tony Hoffman December 31, 2014
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2012.
______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7880, Approving a Wage and Step Increase for
James Ericson, City Administrator
Background:
City Administrator James Ericson was appointed as City Administrator on February 11, 2008.
Discussion:
His supervisors, the Mounds View City Council, reviewed his performance as it relates to his
responsibilities outlined in the job description and in accordance with the expectations stated
in previous job performance evaluations, at the December 12, 2011, Executive Session. It
was determined that Mr. Ericson is either meeting or exceeding stated expectations.
Recommendation:
Review and consider the attached Resolution 7880, which authorizes a wage and step
adjustment for City Administrator James Ericson, consistent with the Employment Agreement
on file.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7880
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP AND WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR JAMES ERICSON
WHEREAS, James Ericson is the City Administrator for the City of Mounds View,
having been appointed as such on February 11, 2008; and
WHEREAS, City Administrator Ericson’s supervisors, the Mounds View City
Council, have reviewed his performance as it relates to the responsibilities outlined in his
job description; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has determined that James Ericson
has satisfactorily performed in the capacity of City Administrator, as documented in his
performance reviews on file; and
WHEREAS, a corresponding step and wage adjustment would be consistent with
the Employment Agreement on file.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to City Administrator James Ericson, as indicated in
the chart below:
DATE OF CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
OF ADJUSTMENT
February 11, 2008 Step 4: $50.67 / hr Step 5: $53.34 / hr January 1, 2012
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2012.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7881 Approving Step and Wage Increases for
Officer Kirsten Lafean and Officer Greggory Neumann of the
Mounds View Police Department.
Background:
Officer Kirsten Lafean is a current employee with the City of Mounds View. Her supervisor,
Sgt Tim Wolf, has reviewed her performance as it relates to her responsibilities outlined in
the job description.
Officer Greggory Neumann is a current employee with the City of Mounds View, His
supervisor, Sgt Benjamin Zender, has reviewed his performance as it relates to his
responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Officer Lafean and Officer Neumann have satisfactorily performed in
the capacity of their positions, and therefore, step increase wage adjustments are
consistent with the LELS Police Officers Union Contract.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7881, approving step wage increases for Officer
Lafean and Officer Neumann.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________________
Desaree Crane
Assistant City Administrator
RESOLUTION 7881
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are currently
working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisors reviewed their performances as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisors determined that the following employees below have
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their positions documented in their performance
reviews on file; and
WHEREAS, these step increase wage adjustments are consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/
CURRENT POSITION
CURRENT
STEP &
WAGE
STEP &
WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Officer
Kirsten
Lafean
MV Police
Officer
June 1, 2009 Step 3:
$25.47/hr
Step 4:
$28.66/hr
June 1, 2011
Officer
Greggory
Neumann
MV Police
Officer
February 1, 2010 Step 3:
$25.47/hr
Step 4:
$28.66/hr
February 1, 2012
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2011.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7882, Selection of the Official City
Newspaper, Acting Mayor, Treasurer and Official
Depositories for 2012
Background:
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 412.831, it requires the City Council to annually
designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as its official newspaper.
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 412.121, it requires the City Council to annually
select an Acting Mayor from among Council Members.
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 427.01, it requires the City Council to annually select
an official depository for City funds.
In accordance with Section 6.04, of the Mounds View City Charter, it requires the City
Council to appoint a City Treasurer.
Discussion:
The Sun Focus and The Bulletin have each submitted proposals to be the City’s official
newspaper for 2012 (proposal letters attached). The Council selected the Sun Focus as the
City’s primary newspaper last year. Both newspapers accept legal notices via e-mail. The
Sun Focus has increased their rates for 2012. The Bulletin appears to have the lowest rates.
The City selected the Sun Focus as the City’s official newspaper in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
At the January 9, 2009, City Council Meeting, the City Council expressed interest in selecting
the Sun Focus as the City’s official newspaper due to the better coverage that the Sun Focus
provides on City matters.
Last year and in years previous the Council selected the St. Paul Pioneer Press as the City’s
secondary newspaper. Although the Pioneer Press did not submit a proposal this year, it
would certainly be acceptable for the Council to select the Pioneer Press as the City’s
secondary newspaper.
In addition, the attached resolution appoints the treasurer consistent with Section 6.04 of the
City Charter and also lists the city job positions that are authorized to conduct banking and
investment business on behalf of the City.
Item 07D
January 9, 2011, City Council Meeting
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Recommendation:
Designate the City’s official newspaper and Acting Mayor, and adopt Resolution 7882.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Desaree Crane
Attachments:
1. Letter from Sun Newspapers (2011 and 2012 rates)
2. Letters from Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc. (2012 rates)
RESOLUTION NO. 7882
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, ACTING MAYOR, OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORY AND TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 2012
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 412.831 requires that City Councils annually
designate a newspaper of general circulation as its official newspaper; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 412.121 requires that City Councils annually
elect an Acting Mayor from among Council Members; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 427.01 requires that City Councils annually select
an official depository for City funds; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6, Section 6.04 of the City Charter states the City Council
shall appoint a City Treasurer whose duties shall be as specified by State Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mounds View does hereby appoint the following:
Official Newspaper: Primary: _______________
Secondary: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Acting Mayor: _______________________
Primary Depository: Western Bank (for checking accounts, savings
accounts and investments)
Secondary Depositories: Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund
PMA-4M Fund
W ells Fargo Advisors, LLC
RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.
CitiGroup Global Markets, Inc.
Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney, LLC
U.S. Bank Systems Investment Services
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
US Bank Corporate Trust Services
Federal Reserve Bank of Mpls.
TCF National Banks
US Bank N.A.
Resolution 7882
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator, the Treasurer, or the
Deputy Treasurer are authorized to conduct banking and investment business on behalf
of the City and the persons appointed to these positions are the following:
James Ericson, City Administrator
Mark Beer, Treasurer
Agnes Quasabart, Deputy Treasurer
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2012.
______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7883, Appointing City Council Members and
City Staff as Representatives for City Commissions and
Other Organizations
Discussion:
The City Council annually reviews the various Council and Staff appointments to City
commissions and other organizations. Below are the 2011 Council and Staff appointments
for your reference:
Ramsey County League Northwest Youth and Family Services
of Local Government
1. Councilmember Al Hull
1. Councilmember Carol Mueller 2. Mayor Joe Flaherty, Alternate
2. City Administrator
Spring Lake Park/Blaine/
Mounds View Fireman’s Relief Assoc. League of Minnesota Cities
1. Councilmember Roger Stigney 1. Mayor Joe Flaherty
2. City Administrator 2. City Administrator
Human Resources Committee Minnesota Metro North Tourism
1. Councilmember Roger Stigney 1. Economic Development Specialist
2. Councilmember Carol Mueller 2. City Administrator
3. City Administrator
4. Assistant City Administrator
North Metro Mayors Association
1. Mayor Joe Flaherty
2. City Administrator
Item 07E
Monday, January, 9, 2012
Page 2
YMCA Advisory Committee
1. YMCA Center Manager
2. YMCA Center Manager
3. YMCA District Executive Director (Chad Lanners)
4. 2 Mounds View Residents
5. City Administrator
6. Councilmember Al Hull
7. Councilmember Sherry Gunn (Alternate)
Recommendation:
Please make the appointments as necessary and approve attached Resolution 7883.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7883
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF AS
REPRESENTATIVES FOR CITY COMMITTEES AND OTHER ORGRANIZATIONS
WHEREAS, members of the City Council act as representatives to City Committees
and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, the following representatives of the City have been named to act as
representatives to the following City Committees and other organizations for the year 2012:
Ramsey County League Northwest Youth and Family Services
of Local Government 1. _______________________
1. __________________ 2. ________________, Alternate
2. City Administrator
Spring Lake Park/Blaine/
Mounds View Fireman’s Relief Assoc. League of Minnesota Cities
1. ___________________ 1. Mayor Joe Flaherty
2. City Administrator 2. City Administrator
Human Resources Committee North Metro Mayors Association
1. ___________________ 1. Mayor Joe Flaherty
2. ____________________ 2. City Administrator
3. City Administrator
4. Assistant City Administrator Minnesota Metro North Tourism
1. Economic Development Specialist
2. City Administrator
YMCA Advisory Committee
1. YMCA Center Manager
2. YMCA Center Manager
3. YMCA District Executive Director
4. Mounds View Residents (2)
5. City Administrator
6. ___________________
7. ___________________, Alternate
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View that the aforementioned appointments are hereby approved.
Resolution 7883
Page 2
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2012.
_______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7G
Meeting Date: January 9, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nick DeBar, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7885, Considering Stormwater Infiltration Program
Appeals in Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program
Background:
Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program (Program) is in final design and
scheduled to begin construction in spring 2012. The Stormwater Infiltration Program (SIP) is
the City’s approach to meeting the stormwater management rules and regulations when
reconstructing streets associated with the Program. The SIP is comprised of constructing
stormwater infiltration basins in the City-owned right-of-way. The City also established a
process for property owners to appeal the location of an adjacent infiltration basin proposed in
front of their property. A specific set of physical and hardship parameters must by met for the
City to consider the appeal.
The City has provided adjacent property owners in Area E the following opportunities to
become aware of the City’s intent to construct the infiltration basins in front of their property
and to learn more about the proposed basins:
Nov. 7, 2011: Notice sent to adjacent property owners (with SIP FAQ handout – see attached)
Nov. 21, 2011: Public information meeting for stormwater infiltration basins
Nov. 7 - Dec. 9, 2011: Appeal period and opportunity to ask questions of City staff
Dec. 9 - 19, 2011: City staff reviews submitted SIP appeals and develops recommendation
Dec. 19, 2011: Streets & Utilities Committee considers appeals & provides recommendation
Jan. 9, 2012: City Council considers SIP appeals
The preliminary design identified 94 locations (adjacent to 92 properties) as candidates for
infiltration basins in Area E. Of these 94 locations, 13 have been eliminated due to design
issues that have been discovered during final engineering design. The City received 11 SIP
appeal forms, with four appeals part of the 13 that were eliminated, leaving seven appeals to
consider. A copy of the appeal forms and infiltration basin location map are attached to this
report.
Discussion:
A discussion of the seven appeals for City Council consideration follows below. Many of
these appeals had similar concerns, including the potential for water in the basement, tree
concerns, access to outbuildings, and not wanting the basin to encompass the entire
boulevard area. A copy of each appeal form is attached to this report.
5155 Eastwood Road (Paul Thompson) – SIP#34
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. aesthetics;
2. worried about water in basement (surface runoff and ground water);
3. large maple tree in boulevard; and
4. access from street to future shed in backyard.
• There is no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage will cause a
change in groundwater elevation. Seasonal variations in precipitation have a much more
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pronounced impact on groundwater elevations as evidenced by comparing groundwater
elevations in late spring/early summer (very high) to those in September (considerably
lower). Infiltration from the basin will “mound” or be contained in the soil in the immediate
vicinity of the basin and will not impact a structure located 30 feet away.
• Based on the groundwater elevation data available, there is 3 feet of separation between the
bottom of the basin and the ground water elevation as required.
• The length of the basin will be shortened to remain outside the tree dripline, whereby
significantly reducing the risk of any negative impact on the tree.
• A proposed second driveway curb cut is not allowed per City Code. In addition, driving over
vertical curbing is discouraged.
• The proposed feature length is 40 feet. The total boulevard length between the driveway
and north property line is 56 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. Staff has spoken with
Mr. Thompson about his concerns and he seems OK with the basin as planned.
5140 Brighton Lane (Terrance Pajerski) – SIP#53
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. worried about water in basement (surface runoff and ground water); and
2. oak tree near property line
• There is no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage will cause a
change in groundwater elevation. [See additional information under SIP#34]
• Based on the groundwater elevation data available, there is 3 feet of separation between the
bottom of the basin and the ground water elevation as required.
• The north cross-section at this property indicates a slight grade away from the street. The
infiltration basin will be constructed to drain back towards the street, and if necessary, a
slight berm will be constructed on the backside of the basin to ensure this.
• The length of the basin will be shortened to remain essentially outside the tree dripline,
whereby significantly reducing the risk of any negative impact on the adjacent tree.
• The proposed infiltration basin length is 48 feet. The total boulevard length between the
driveway and north property line is 60 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. Staff has spoken with
Mr. Pajerski about his concerns.
5141 Brighton Lane (Keith and Louise Fester) – SIP#54
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. insufficient stormwater runoff to basin (A5);
2. access to storage shed (B4); and
3. worried about water in basement.
• The total drainage area to the proposed basin is 0.33 acres will provide a sufficient amount
of runoff.
• A proposed second driveway curb cut is not allowed per City Code. Driving over vertical
curbing is discouraged.
• There is no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage will cause a
change in groundwater elevation. [See additional information under SIP#34]
• Based on the groundwater elevation data available, there is 3 feet of separation between the
bottom of the basin and the ground water elevation as required.
• The proposed infiltration basin length is about 35 feet (previously 42). The total boulevard
length between the driveway and north property line is 66 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. Staff met with Mr. and
Mrs. Fester on-site to hear concerns and determine basin length to accommodate access to
outbuilding. Mr. and Mrs. Fester are OK with the basin as planned.
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2626 Clearview Avenue (Jodi Daines) – SIP#67
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. safety and maintenance concerns (B1 +B2);
2. damage to underground sprinkler system (A9);
3. tree concerns; and
4. worried about water in basement.
• Property owner claims safety and maintenance concerns with disabled and ailing
“significant other” that lives at the property and mows the lawn. This person is not listed
as a property owner on the Ramsey County property records. A list of his ailments and
diagnosis was included with the appeal form but is not attached for privacy concerns. All
basins are designed and constructed to be very manageable from a maintenance
standpoint with 4:1 (horizontal:vertical) side slopes and only 6 inches deep from the curb
cut (12 inches from top back of curb). The yard is flat and the proposed basin should not
be any more difficult to mow than the property’s rear yard.
• Appeal parameter A9 does not apply to private irrigation sprinkler systems. The portion
of the sprinkler system in the city boulevard will need to be removed at the property
owner’s expense whether or not the basin is constructed. Property owner attached an
estimate for $2,936.85 to the appeal form that appeared to be for a new irrigation system.
Regardless, the “cost prohibitive” reference in A9 relates to the City’s cost to construct.
• The length of the basin will be shortened to remain essentially outside the tree dripline,
whereby significantly reducing the risk of any negative impact on the adjacent trees.
• There is no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage will cause a
change in groundwater elevation. [See additional information under SIP#34]
• Based on the groundwater elevation data available, there is 3 feet of separation between
the bottom of the basin and the ground water elevation as required.
• The proposed feature length is 36 feet. The total boulevard length between the driveway
and east property line is 50 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal.
2653 Clearview Avenue (James Flynn) – SIP#73
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. worried about water in basement (ground water); and
2. minimum distance (unclear).
• The property owner lives at the corner of Clearview Avenue and Sunnyside Road. The basin
is proposed along Sunnyside, but the property owner thought the basin would be constructed
along Clearview. In the appeal form, the property owner wrote that he had no objection to an
infiltration basin located along Sunnyside Road.
• There is no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage will cause a
change in groundwater elevation. [See additional information under SIP#34]
• Based on the groundwater elevation data available, there is 3 feet of separation between the
bottom of the basin and the ground water elevation as required.
• The proposed feature length is 80 feet. The total boulevard length between the driveway
and north property line is 130 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. Stantec personnel met
with Mr. Flynn who is OK with the basin as planned.
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5173 Red Oak Drive (Barbara Kosiak) – SIP#88
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. worried about large maple near boulevard
• The tree is located near the middle of the turf boulevard area and property owner would like
to have tree protected. Due to further investigation of the site and grade issues, the length of
the basin will be shortened and located north of the tree and outside the tree dripline,
whereby significantly reducing the risk of any negative impact on the adjacent tree.
• The proposed infiltration basin length is 20 feet. The total boulevard length between the
driveway and north property line is 62 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. City staff spoke with
Mrs. Kosiak who is OK with the basin as planned.
2760 Woodale Drive (Amy Hermanek) – SIP#94
The property owner is appealing for the following reasons:
1. safety concerns (B1); and
2. limiting the use of the lawn (B4).
• Property owner uses a wheel chair full-time and is concerned with safety while in the vicinity
of the proposed basin, as well as concerns that the basin will be built across the entire
frontage and limit her ability to travel between the lawn and street pavement. Property
owner would rather have basin built on west side of driveway, but if it needs to be built on
east side, she requests that it not take up the entire length of the boulevard.
• Property owner will have a difficult time traveling from the lawn to the street pavement since
a 6 inch high vertical curb will be constructed, regardless if a basin is constructed in the
boulevard or not.
• Design engineers are investigating the possibility of constructing the basin on the west side
of the driveway.
• The proposed feature length is 38 feet. The total boulevard length between the driveway
and east property line is 54 feet.
City staff and the S/U Committee recommend denying this appeal. City staff spoke with Ms.
Hermanek about her concerns and the possibility of constructing the basin on the west side of
her driveway. Soil borings will determine if this alternative location will be acceptable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting the attached resolution that will
deny the seven SIP appeals received in Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement
Program.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick DeBar - Public Works Director
Attachments:
Resolution 7885
SIP Notice
SIP FAQ handout
Area D Stormwater Infiltration Basin Location Map (2 sheets)
Appeal Forms
RESOLUTION 7885
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
CONSIDERING STORMWATER INFILTRATION PROGRAM APPEALS IN
AREA E OF THE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 7176 on October 22, 2007
establishing the Street and Utility Improvement Program (“Program”), which includes nine
Street and Utility Improvement Projects identified as Areas A through I; and
WHEREAS, a Streets and Utilities Committee (“Committee”) was established
through Resolution 7223 on February 11, 2008 to oversee the implementation of the Street
and Utility Improvement Program, including providing recommendations to the City Council
on design or financing issues encountered during the Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 7319 on August 18, 2008 which
established the components of the Stormwater Infiltration Program (“SIP”) to install
infiltration basins in the City right-of-way for stormwater management in conjunction with the
Program; and
WHEREAS, a SIP appeals process was established by the City Council on August
25, 2008 which identified eleven physical parameters and four hardship parameters that
adjacent property owners must use as a basis for appealing the decision to construct a
proposed infiltration basin located in front of their property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 7831 on September 26, 2011
authorizing Stantec to perform engineering design services for Area E of the Program,
including the determination of proposed infiltration basin locations; and
WHEREAS, seven property owners submitted SIP appeal applications for
consideration to approve or deny planned stormwater infiltration basins adjacent to their
properties; and
WHEREAS, City staff and the Committee reviewed the submitted appeals on
December 19, 2011 and Staff and the Committee both recommend denying each appeal
since no physical or hardship parameters exists for the infiltration basin locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The SIP appeal submitted by Paul Thompson of 5155 Eastwood Road (SIP#34) is
hereby denied.
2. The SIP appeal submitted by Terrance Pajerski of 5140 Brighton Lane (SIP#53) is
hereby denied.
3. The SIP appeal submitted by Keith and Louise Fester of 5141 Brighton Lane (SIP#54) is
hereby denied.
4. The SIP appeal submitted by Jodi Daines of 2626 Clearview Avenue (SIP#67) is hereby
denied.
5. The SIP appeal submitted by James Flynn of 2653 Clearview Avenue (SIP#73) is
hereby denied.
6. The SIP appeal submitted by Barbara Kosiak of 5173 Red Oak Drive (SIP#88) is hereby
denied.
7. The SIP appeal submitted by Amy Hermanek of 2760 Woodale Drive (SIP#94) is hereby
denied.
Adopted this 9th day of January, 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Release Date:
Nov. 7, 2011
2401 HIGHWAY 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
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THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW IS PLANNING TO CONSTRUCT A STORMWATER INFILTRATION
BASIN (RAIN GARDEN) IN THE BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF YOUR PROPERTY
Your property is located on a street that the City of Mounds View will reconstruct next year with the 2012
Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area E. The City is required to improve the stormwater
management with the street reconstruction projects. This stormwater management includes constructing
infiltration basins, or rain gardens, in the grass area behind the street curb. This grass area (commonly
referred to as the boulevard) is owned by the City and typically extends ten to twenty feet behind the street
curb toward your property.
The infiltration basin will collect part of the stormwater runoff from the new street, allowing it to infiltrate, or
soak back into the boulevard ground. You will still be required to maintain and mow the boulevard area in
front of your property, as you do now, which will include this infiltration basin after the project is complete.
There is no direct cost or special assessment to you for any part of this planned construction.
The City invites you to attend a public information meeting (as part of a regular Streets and Utilities
Committee meeting) to learn more about these infiltration basins and to provide you the opportunity to ask
questions to City staff and design engineers. The meeting details are as follows:
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR
STORMWATER INFILTRATION BASINS IN AREA E
7:00 P.M. – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL – 2401 HIGHWAY 10
If you cannot attend the meeting, it will be broadcast live and replayed on Channel 16. You may also
stream the meeting broadcast from the City’s website at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Stormwater Infiltration Program handout is enclosed for your
review. Much of the information in the FAQ handout will be covered and discussed at the public
information meeting.
You can appeal the decision to construct this infiltration basin next to your property. The City has
established an appeal process that includes specific physical conditions or other potential hardships that
the appeal must be based upon. All appeals must be submitted by completing a Stormwater Infiltration
Program (SIP) Appeal Form. To be considered, all appeals must be received by the Public Works
Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 9, 2011.
All project information, including maps showing proposed infiltration basin locations and appeal forms, is
available at City Hall and via the Area E project webpage link at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks.
Public Works asks that you review this information and the FAQ handout prior to calling with general
questions. If you have specific questions after reviewing this information, please e-mail the Engineering
staff at publicworks@ci.mounds-view.mn.us or call 763-717-4050.
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Q1. What is the Stormwater Infiltration Program Q1. What is the Stormwater Infiltration Program Q1. What is the Stormwater Infiltration Program Q1. What is the Stormwater Infiltration Program ((((SIPSIPSIPSIP))))????
The Stormwater Infiltration Program, otherwise known as
SIP, is the City’s stormwater management approach to
complying with the current stormwater rules and
regulations when reconstructing streets. These rules and
regulations are mandated by the Clean Water Act and
enforced locally through the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency and Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). The SIP
uses stormwater infiltration basins, or rain gardens, in the
City-owned boulevard to infiltrate, or soak, part of the
stormwater runoff into the ground. This reduces the
amount of runoff flowing into the City storm sewer that
ultimately discharges into Rice Creek and other natural
water bodies. The infiltration also allows the groundwater
aquifers to be replenished.
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A stormwater infiltration basin looks like a shallow
depression, or low area, in your front yard. The basin will
have lawn grass like the rest of your yard and be located
next to the street. The basin will be constructed in the
boulevard area of the City-owned Right-of-Way. The new
curb and gutter will have an opening that allows a portion
of the street runoff to be directed into the basin.
The basin width and length will vary based upon specific
site conditions, runoff area, and available Right-of-Way.
The bottom of the basins are typically 1 to 1-½ feet lower
than the top back of the curb, or 6 to 12 inches below the
curb opening. The side slopes from the curb top and
existing yard to the basin bottom will be no more than a
3:1 (horizontal to vertical) slope. This slope will allow for
better maintenance and blending into your existing yard.
Example of a stormwater infiltration basin
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When land was developed and divided into individual lots,
the developer gave a portion of this land to the City to use
for streets, water, sewer, power, natural gas, telephone,
mail, and other public uses. This land is called Right-of-
Way and varies in width, but is typically 50 to 66 feet wide.
The streets are usually built in the middle of the Right-of-
Way. The area between the street edge and your property
line (where the Right-of-way ends) is called the boulevard.
This boulevard blends into your front yard and typically
extends 10 to 20 feet behind the street edge toward your
house. This boulevard area is where the infiltration basins
will be constructed.
Example of a rain garden
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basin and a rain garden?basin and a rain garden?basin and a rain garden?basin and a rain garden?
A rain garden is a stormwater infiltration basin that is
planted with flowers and shrubs instead of grass. The rain
garden functions the same as an infiltration basin, allowing
the stormwater runoff to infiltrate into the ground.
The City will construct infiltration basins with lawn grass as
part of the street reconstruction projects. If adjacent
property owners prefer to have a rain garden, they will be
responsible for the initial planting and on-going
maintenance of the rain garden. The City’s Public Works
Department has an Adopt-A-Rain Garden application form
that will need to be completed by property owners
interested in planting a rain garden before construction of
the infiltration basin is done.
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Stormwater infiltration basin just after construction
(tan area in basin bottom is seed and mulch)
Q5Q5Q5Q5. Is the City going to take care of the infiltration basin?. Is the City going to take care of the infiltration basin?. Is the City going to take care of the infiltration basin?. Is the City going to take care of the infiltration basin?
Yes and no. The City will inspect the infiltration basins and
rain gardens on a regular basis to ensure that they function
as designed. The property owner is responsible for the on-
going regular maintenance of the infiltration basin or rain
garden, such as mowing, watering, weed control, leaf
raking, etc.
The City may clear debris, such as sand, from the curb
opening and monitor how quickly the collected stormwater
runoff infiltrates. Over time it may be necessary to improve
the infiltration rate if the collected runoff does not drain
after a few days. This may require aerating or loosening
the upper layer of soil, or even removing and replacing the
soil in the bottom of the basin. In either case, the City will
be responsible for restoring the basin with grass if this sort
of major maintenance is required.
It’s important that the nearby property owner take proper
care of the infiltration basin or rain garden. The entire
infiltration basin should be mowed and maintained like the
rest of the yard. During hot and dry weather periods, keep
the grass taller (2-½ to 3 inches long) and water when
showing signs of distress. It’s OK to fertilize and apply
weed control. Rain gardens need frequent tending for
weed control – shredded hardwood mulch works well for
weed control and does not float. Taking ownership and
good care of the infiltration basins will increase curb
appeal and allow the basin to function properly.
QQQQ7777. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me?. What will this cost me?
There is no direct cost or special assessment for
construction of the infiltration basins or street projects
(associated with the Street and Utility Improvement
Program). The cost to plant and landscape rain gardens
will be the responsibility of the property owner.
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front of my property?front of my property?front of my property?front of my property?
In order to reconstruct the streets and comply with
regulatory mandates, the City has to construct a
predetermined number of infiltration basins. The locations
and dimensions of these infiltration basins are engineered
based upon various factors and evaluated using specialized
computer software. In short, the infiltration basins are
custom fit to each location and there is very little to no
wiggle room with eliminating any one of them.
However, there may be unusual or unique circumstances
specific to your property that the City is not aware. In
these cases, the City has established an appeal process
that includes specific physical conditions or other potential
hardships that the appeal must be based on. All appeals
must be submitted by completing the Stormwater
Infiltration Program Appeal Form available from the Public
Works Department. To be considered, all appeals must be
postmarked or submitted to the City by the deadline
established for each individual street project.
Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information?Q9. Where can I get more information?
To get specific information regarding the SIP or other street
reconstruction information, please visit the Public Works
webpage at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks. This
information is also available in person by visiting the Public
Works counter located at City Hall. Forms and applications
for the Adopt-A-Rain Garden and SIP Appeal are found at
either location.
There are many other resources available to learn more
about stormwater infiltration basins and rain gardens.
Several good websites are listed below:
www.bluethumb.org www.ricecreek.org
www.cleanwatermn.org www.pca.state.mn.us
www.land.umn.edu www.epa.gov
Project Contact InformationProject Contact InformationProject Contact InformationProject Contact Information
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to get project updates during construction and to
leave voicemail (checked several times daily)
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Public Works DepartmentPublic Works DepartmentPublic Works DepartmentPublic Works Department::::
(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717(763) 717----4050405040504050
to speak with City staff during normal
business hours (M-F 7:30-4:30)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Truth In Taxation Meeting 5
December 5, 2011 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
6:04 P.M. 9
10
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
13
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
15
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn. 16
17
NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, December 5, 2011, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 5, 2011, agenda as 23
presented. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
29
None. 30
31
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
33
None. 34
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 36
A. Truth in Taxation. 37
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Finance Director Beer indicated this Special meeting fulfilled the City’s need to hold a Truth in 39
Taxation hearing. He reviewed the proposed 2012 budget in detail indicating it was the City’s 40
mission to provide high quality public services at a fiscally responsible manner. General fund 41
expenditures by purpose were reviewed along with expenditures by function. He noted this 42
meeting would allow the public a time to voice concerns and the final budget would be approved 43
at the December 12th Council Meeting. 44
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Truth in Taxation Meeting Page 2
Finance Director Beer then explained the general fund operating expenditures by function. He 1
noted the 2012 budget did not have a lot of increases. He indicated the General Fund operating 2
budget would increase by 1.08%. The 2012 General Fund capital expenditures will decrease by 3
38.06%. The total 2012 General Fund expenditures will decrease by $200,020 or 3.53% below 4
2011. 5
6
Finance Director Beer discussed the City’s revenues noting 71% were from general property 7
taxes. He noted the State unallotted $1.1 million in Local Government Aid over the last four 8
years. Even with this loss in State Aid, the property tax levy would remain the same as 2011. 9
Staff then reviewed the tax dollars paid by a median valued home in Mounds View. He then 10
reviewed how the tax dollars were disbursed between the County, City and School District. 11
12
Mayor Flaherty noted the estimated tax forms were delivered from the County. He explained 13
that the City pledged to have a 0% increase in the tax levy. However, there would still be a slight 14
increase in taxes due to the changes made at the State level and the loss of market value 15
homestead credits. He indicated that the Council has used fund balances to assist with the 16
budget for 2012. Mayor Flaherty noted the City was spending $200,000 less in 2012 while 17
maintaining the same level of services for its residents. 18
19
Paul Sandell, 8457 Pleasant View Drive, indicated he was a long-time resident of Mounds View. 20
He noted he had a 12% increase proposed for 2012 while his neighbors had only a 5% increase. 21
Finance Director Beer stated the difference may be the valuation of his property in comparison to 22
his neighbors. He suggested Mr. Sandell speak further with Ramsey County regarding the 23
valuation prior to March. 24
25
Mayor Flaherty questioned the Council on how to proceed with the hearing. He explained that 26
the Council would be discussing the budget further in a work session at 7:00 p.m. this evening. 27
28
Council Member Gunn questioned if there were any changes to the proposed budget since the 29
previous meeting. Finance Director Beer noted the revenues had been increased by $45,000 to 30
reflect the revenues that would be received from Clear Channel for the installation of a dynamic 31
display billboard along 35W. He noted the canine unit was also added to the budget. 32
33
Council Member Mueller asked if the $18,000 in building permit revenues budgeted for 2012 34
was accurate and inquired what was received in 2011. Finance Director Beer stated the two 35
senior building projects were still being processed and one should begin in 2012. He indicated 36
the revenues from building permits were placed into the General Fund. 37
38
Finance Director Beer reviewed the necessary changes made to the budget due to the GASB 39
Statement 54. He noted the Levy Reduction Fund was included in the General Fund Balance. 40
Staff then discussed items within the budget that would be carried over from 2011 to be 41
completed in 2012. 42
43
Mayor Flaherty stated the Levy Reduction Fund was within the General Fund, but would remain 44
separate. Finance Director Beer stated the Council made this clarification through a Resolution 45
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Truth in Taxation Meeting Page 3
at the last Council meeting. 1
2
Mayor Flaherty questioned how much the City has saved through the Street and Utility 3
Improvement Program over the past three years. Finance Director Beer explained the City has 4
saved approximate $1.1-$1.2 million over the estimated original costs. He indicated $400,000 5
was to be levied each year for 10 years for the Street and Utility Improvement Program and this 6
amount has been decreased to $300,000 a year. 7
8
Council Member Stigney asked where the impound fees and auction sales were noted within the 9
budget. Finance Director Beer stated Page 29 and Page 75 of the budget reflected the forfeiture 10
or auction sales. He noted the City does not collect impound fees. 11
12
Council Member Gunn inquired if the gas and oil prices were increased from 2011. Finance 13
Director Beer stated the rate was increased to $4.00 per gallon and the yearly average should be 14
within the 2012 rates set in the budget. 15
16
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the 2012 Budget Summary as presented at 17
the Truth In Taxation Hearing. 18
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
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8. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 5, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. 22
Next Council Meeting: Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. 23
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9. ADJOURNMENT 25
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. 27
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Regular Meeting 5
December 12, 2011 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:10 P.M. 9
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11
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
13
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
15
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn. 16
17
NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, December 12, 2011, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, December 12, 2011, agenda as 23
presented. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
29
None. 30
31
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
33
None. 34
35
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 36
A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing – 2012 Tax Levy and Budgets for All Funds. 37
1. Resolution 7866, Adopting the 2012 Tax Levy. 38
39
Finance Director Beer stated that the 2012 tax levy has no increase over 2011. He reviewed the 40
fund levies requested for 2012 and recommended adoption of the 2012 tax levy. 41
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. 43
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. 45
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1
Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the cost savings achieved with the Fire Bonds. She 2
appreciated that the information was included within the Resolution. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty congratulated the Council and staff for their diligence in creating the 2012 tax 5
levy with a 0% increase. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7866, 8
Adopting the 2012 Tax Levy. 9
10
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
12
2. Resolution 7867, Adopting the 2012 Budgets for All Funds. 13
14
Finance Director Beer provided the Council with a summary of the General Fund Budget. He 15
noted the 2012 budget was approximately $200,000 less than the 2011 budget. He recommended 16
the Council adopt the 2012 budget for all funds. 17
18
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. 19
20
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7867, Adopting 23
the 2012 Budgets for All Funds. 24
25
Council Member Stigney indicated he was pleased there was not an increase in the tax levy, but 26
he felt there were several unnecessary increases and for that reason, he would not support the 27
2012 budget. 28
29
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 30
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B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing – Review Possible Amendments to Resolution 7444, 32
a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Seasonal 33
Sales at Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment, located at 2400 County 34
Road H2. 35
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City Administrator Ericson stated the City has been receiving complaints from residents 37
regarding inconsistent usage with regard to outdoor sales at Robert’s Sports Bar. Telephone 38
discussions have been held with the business owner, Mr. Halverson. The business owner 39
requested an expansion to the CUP to allow for sales Monday through Saturday, with produce 40
sales Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 41
42
City Administrator Ericson explained that the auto sales operation was sponsored by the property 43
owner and required a separate CUP. The owner has not made application for this use. He 44
requested direction from the Council on how to proceed. Staff did not feel the site could support 45
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the numerous uses. He indicated Mr. Halverson was given notice of the public hearing and 1
invited to attend this evenings meeting. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 4
5
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty questioned if the Council was free to speak on this issue. City Administrator 8
Ericson noted the business was temporarily closed, but may still operate on the weekends. Mr. 9
Halverson was planning to come before the Council with additional information. Beyond this 10
issue, the outdoor sales would still need to be addressed by the Council. 11
12
Council Member Mueller indicated she has received a number of calls regarding this property 13
and the Saturday/Sunday sales. She commented the community found this to be an eyesore. She 14
questioned if the previously approved CUP remained with the property. City Administrator 15
Ericson stated this was the case. 16
17
Council Member Mueller noted that the previously approved CUP listed specific dates and times 18
when sales could occur. She felt the CUP should be upheld and not expanded. In addition, the 19
activity being conducted that was not allowed in the permit should cease. 20
21
Council Member Hull asked why the property owner has not applied for a vehicle sales permit. 22
City Administrator Ericson noted Mr. Halverson has been told this was a violation and that a 23
permit was required. He indicated numerous complaints were being made to the City. 24
25
Council Member Mueller expressed frustration that the City had taken no action to date. 26
27
Council Member Stigney did not support expansion of the CUP. He questioned if the currently 28
CUP allowed for person-to-person sales. City Attorney Riggs noted the current CUP allowed for 29
outdoor sales, but this did not include auto sales. He recommended the Council enforce the 30
existing CUP. 31
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Council Member Hull indicated the outdoor sales has taken place over the past two years and 33
questioned how the City could enforce the issue now. City Administrator Ericson explained the 34
City would bring the issue to the prosecuting attorney to enforce the City Code. The terms of the 35
CUP were not being followed. The City has informed the property owner of the need for an auto 36
sales permit on several occasions and the property owner has failed to comply. 37
38
Council Member Gunn commented she was not in favor of expanding the CUP or increasing the 39
hours of outdoor sales. She recommended the auto sales be removed from the site. She 40
questioned if the CUP could be removed from the property. City Administrator Ericson 41
indicated this would be a right of the Council to hold a hearing to rescind a CUP. 42
43
Mayor Flaherty indicated when this was first approved in 2009, the CUP was followed. Over 44
time, the property owner has exceeded the dates and times of outdoor sales, along with the 45
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permitted vendors. He recommended the original CUP be enforced. He did not support any 1
extension to the CUP. 2
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the auto sales was not permitted and requested that staff take action to 4
remove the cars as this was not an owner-to-owner sales. 5
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Council Member Hull recommended the CUP be rescinded at this time. City Attorney Riggs 7
suggested staff be directed to enforce the original CUP and that the CUP be rescinded at a future 8
date if the site is not brought into compliance. 9
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Council Member Gunn requested a timeline be set on the enforcement. City Administrator 11
Ericson agreed that sales should not be occurring at this time and recommended staff be allowed 12
time to take action against the property owner to bring the site into compliance. A court citation 13
could be issued if the site was non-compliant. 14
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To direct staff to enforce the original CUP with 16
notification being made to the property owner. 17
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. 19
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Mayor Flaherty questioned how the Council should proceed with the auto sales. City Attorney 21
Riggs recommended the Council direct staff to inform the property owner the auto sales were not 22
within the confines of the CUP and that the City Code be enforced. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To direct staff to inform the property owner the auto sales 25
is not within the confines of the CUP and that City Code be enforced. 26
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 28
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C. Resolution 7870, Approving a Charitable Gambling Permit for CLIMB 30
Theater, Inc., to Conduct Charitable Gambling at The Mermaid. 31
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the CLIMB Theater, Inc. has requested a charitable 33
gambling permit to conduct charitable gambling at The Mermaid. An application was submitted, 34
but was not in compliance as CLIMB Theater, Inc. was located in Woodbury which was outside 35
of the Mounds View trade area. The CLIMB Theater was before the Council this evening to 36
appeal this requirement. 37
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Laurie Glessing, gambling manager of CLIMB Theater, requested a charitable gambling permit 39
be approved. Ms. Glessing reviewed the many benefits CLIMB Theater provided to the Mounds 40
View area. She noted 17 plays were brought to the Mounds View trade area serving over 10,000 41
students in the past year. The cost of these plays and productions were reduced due to funds 42
raised through charitable gambling. In order to ensure these services can continue, a charitable 43
gambling request was being made to support the programs. 44
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Ms. Glessing noted The Mermaid requested CLIMB Theater charitable gambling be located at 1
their site. She then reviewed a number of letters of approval describing the great work completed 2
by CLIMB Theater. It was noted there was a reduction in bullying in the schools CLIMB had 3
presented productions in. She noted CLIMB received the Sarah Spencer Award in 2010 and 4
only one other theater in Minnesota has ever achieved this award. Ms. Glessing indicated 75% of 5
the charitable gambling earnings would support the CLIMB Theater in this community. She 6
requested the Council support the permit to allow for charitable gambling at The Mermaid. 7
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Council Member Mueller asked what type of charitable gambling would occur at The Mermaid. 9
Ms. Glessing stated pull-tabs and meat raffles would be conducted for CLIMB. 10
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Council Member Mueller questioned if more than one organization could hold charitable 12
gambling at The Mermaid. Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that multiple 13
organizations could be located at one site. 14
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Mayor Flaherty felt that CLIMB was a responsible partner to this City and the Mounds View 16
trade area. He indicated the skills taught by this organization were valuable and served the 17
community well. He did not object to allowing the charitable gambling request for CLIMB 18
Theater. 19
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Council Member Gunn noted she was privileged to view two performances by CLIMB and was 21
pleased with how each was received by the students in the community. She fully supported the 22
charitable gambling request. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7870, 25
Approving a Charitable Gambling Permit for CLIMB Theater, Inc., to Conduct Charitable 26
Gambling at The Mermaid. 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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D. Resolution 7864, Authorizing the Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations at 31
8379 Red Oak Drive. 32
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Code Enforcement Officer Anderson reviewed the code violations at 8379 Red Oak Drive in 34
detail. He explained the City was notified of the violations in October of 2011. The lot was a 35
vacant dwelling with a great deal of outdoor storage and inoperable vehicles. Staff notified the 36
property owner, Ann Moe, of this evening’s hearing. He recommended the Council authorize the 37
abatement of the nuisance code violations with a five day window. 38
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Mayor Flaherty questioned what would happen to this property if the abatement were to occur. 40
Code Enforcement Officer Anderson explained garbage was removed and items of value would 41
be removed and placed in storage. The property owner would need to pay the storage fees in 42
order to recover these items. 43
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Schaillea Morse, daughjer of the property owner, stated the property had been cleaned and 45
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presented the Council with pictures taken by the Mound View Police Department. 1
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the City had no recourse but to go after the property owner to ensure 3
that site would be cleaned. Ms. Morse stated the site was clean and the list received from the 4
City was reviewed. 5
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Mike Morse explained a trespassing notice has been posted on the site to ensure no further items 7
were stored or left on the site. He questioned when he could sell the items left on site. City 8
Attorney Riggs indicated abandoned items left on the site could be removed or sold by the 9
property owner after proper notification has been made. He recommended a reputable company 10
be used for the abatement to ensure that items were held for the property timeline. 11
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Mayor Flaherty recommended the property owners continue to work with City staff to ensure that 13
all items were taken care of. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7864, 16
Authorizing the Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations at 8379 Red Oak Drive. 17
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Council Member Gunn indicated the Council was going through the formality of the process to 19
place the abatement on the record. She thanked the property owner for working with the City on 20
this issue. 21
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
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E. Resolution 7865, Approving the Minor Subdivision of a Vacant Parcel 25
adjacent to 2565 & 2573 Sherwood Road. 26
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Planning Associate Heller explained the Council was being requested to approve a minor 28
subdivision of a vacant parcel adjacent to 2565 and 2573 Sherwood Road. She reviewed the 29
location and noted Parcel A would be subdivided and sold to neighbor Joe Holl at 2573 30
Sherwood Road. 31
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Planning Associate Heller indicated the city is requiring that the parcels would have to be tax 33
combined in order to allow for an accessory structure to be built on the additional property. She 34
explained Parcel B was landlocked, while Parcel A has platted road frontage and could possibly 35
have access to unimproved Greenwood Drive, which made it a potentially buildable lot. If either 36
of the lots were developed in the future, park dedications fees would need to be paid to the City. 37
She stated the Planning Commission recommended approval. 38
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Mayor Flaherty requested further information on how an accessory structure could be built. 40
Planning Associate Heller stated if the parcels were tax combined an accessory structure would 41
be allowed. If the parcels were separated, the lot would have one year to be developed, or the 42
accessory structure would have to be removed. 43
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Approving the Minor Subdivision of a Vacant Parcel adjacent to 2565 & 2573 Sherwood Road. 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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F. Resolution 7869, Approving the Release of Development Agreement No. 03-5
126B between the City of Mounds View and Moundsview Jake’s Inc. 6
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Planning Associate Heller stated in 2002, Jake’s Restaurant developed and purchased a vacant 8
outlot for additional parking. A Developer’s Agreement was entered into between Jake’s and the 9
City for the new parking lot. The site was now being sold, and the Developer’s Agreement is no 10
longer needed. The buyer is requesting that the city take formal action to release the agreement. 11
Staff recommended the Council release Developer’s Agreement No. 03-126B. 12
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7869, 14
Approving the Release of Development Agreement No. 03-126B between the City of Mounds 15
View and Moundsview Jake’s Inc. 16
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 18
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G. Resolution 7871, Setting the 2012 City Council Meeting Dates, Staff Retreat 20
and the 2012 Town Hall Meeting. 21
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City Administrator Ericson reviewed the 2012 Council meeting dates in detail. He noted there 23
were several holidays that would require Council meetings to be rescheduled. He recommended 24
February 15th, February 20th or February 22nd for the Staff Retreat at the Random Park building. 25
The Town Hall meeting was tentatively scheduled for April 16th. 26
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Mayor Flaherty questioned when the Council was available for the Staff Retreat. 28
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Council Member Mueller was available for the Staff Retreat on any of the suggested dates. 30
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Council Member Gunn agreed. 32
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The Council was in favor of holding the Staff Retreat on Monday, February 20th. City Attorney 34
Riggs indicated this was President’s Day and the Council could not hold a meeting on this 35
holiday. 36
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City Administrator Ericson asked if the Council was available on February 21st. 38
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Council Member Mueller was in favor of meeting on Thursday, February 16th. The Council was 40
in agreement. 41
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The Council supported holding the Town Hall meeting on April 16th. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7871, Setting 45
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the 2012 City Council Meeting Dates, Staff Retreat and the 2012 Town Hall Meeting. 1
2
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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H. Resolution 7872, Approving Various Appointments to City Commissions and 5
Committees. 6
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Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council approve the appointments to City 8
Commissions and Committees for 2012. She reviewed the positions in need of reappointment 9
noting the Park and Recreation Committee had one open seat. She explained that Dave Long 10
was willing to serve until a new volunteer could be appointed. 11
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated the Planning Commission recommended three existing 13
members to the open seats for 2012. The Police Civil Service Commission received one 14
reappointment application and one new volunteer. Former Police Chief Tim Ramacher would be 15
filling the additional open seat. 16
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Assistant City Administrator Crane noted the Street and Utility Committee had one vacant seat, 18
along with the Charter Commission. She recommended that those interested in volunteering 19
contact City Hall for further information on these positions. 20
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Council Member Mueller questioned how volunteers were recognized for their service to the 22
City. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated volunteers were presented with a certification of 23
appreciation. 24
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7872, 26
Approving Various Appointments to City Commissions and Committees. 27
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Council Member Mueller thanked all who volunteer in the City and encouraged residents to step 29
forward and serve. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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I. Resolution 7873, Approving a Step Wage Increase for Sergeant Benjamin 34
Zender of the Mounds View Police Department. 35
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Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated Sergeant Benjamin Zender has been determined to 37
have completed his job in a satisfactory manner by Deputy Chief Steve Menard. Staff 38
recommended the step wage increase from Step 3 to Step 4 for Sergeant Zender of the Mounds 39
View Police Department. The step wage increase would be effective December 14, 2011. 40
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7873, 42
Approving a Step Wage Increase for Sergeant Benjamin Zender of the Mounds View Police 43
Department. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
2
J. Resolution 7876, Accepting Work for the 2010 Street and Utility 3
Improvement Project – Area B/C and Authorizing Final Payment to 4
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 5
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Public Works Director DeBar indicated Northwest Asphalt was the contractor used for Areas B 7
and C of the Street and Utility Improvement Project. He stated the work was substantially 8
completed on November 9, 2011. A punch list was created by the City and all work was 9
completed by the contractor. 10
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Public Works Director DeBar explained the City was extremely happy with the work completed 12
by Northwest Asphalt and its subcontractors. He noted there were no change orders for Area B 13
or C. In addition, the work was completed for $207,055.51 below the estimated contract amount. 14
The remaining final payment due to Northwest Asphalt was $101,715.63. Staff recommended 15
authorization of the final payment. 16
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if the City could still hold the contractor to its warranty if the final 18
payment is made. City Attorney Riggs indicated the contractor offered a one year warranty and 19
had a surety bond in place through November of 2012. Finance Director Beer stated the City 20
could not withhold payment for work completed. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7876, 23
Accepting Work for the 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area B/C and 24
Authorizing Final Payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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K. Resolution 7877, Approving a Non-Standard Street Design for Sunnyside 29
Road in Area E of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 30
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Public Works Director DeBar stated the Street and Utility Task Force developed standards for all 32
City streets. He noted Sunnyside Road was the only non-standard street in Area E. Meetings 33
have been held between the committee and residents along this roadway to discuss its 34
configuration. The standards require that each direction have unimpeded flow with designated 35
parking, if space allows. 36
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Public Works Director DeBar stated the Committee recommended the roadway be 32 feet in 38
width with parking along the west side. In order to use State Aid funds, the east side of the 39
roadway would have to be signed “No Parking”. This was a State Aid requirement. He 40
requested the Council approve the non-standard street design for Sunnyside Road in Area E. 41
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Council Member Mueller asked if the additional width would affect the roadway. Public Works 43
Director DeBar stated Stantec would provide this information and the additional two feet would 44
be taken equally from both sides of the roadway. 45
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if the center line would remain on this roadway. Public Works 2
Director DeBar stated he did not have an update but would when the final plans were presented 3
to the Council in February. 4
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Council Member Mueller inquired about the timeline for the Area E Street and Utility 6
Improvement Project. Public Works Director DeBar stated the City was on schedule to bid and 7
complete the project early next spring. The storm water plan would need a 30 day review by the 8
Rice Creek Watershed District. 9
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7877, 11
Approving a Non-Standard Street Design for Sunnyside Road in Area E of the Street and Utility 12
Improvement Program. 13
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
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L. Resolution 7878, Approving a Delegated Contracting Process Agency 17
Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Federal 18
Aid Funding of Transportation-Related Projects. 19
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Public Works Director DeBar stated that on occasion the City pursues Federal funding for 21
transportation related projects. The City is eligible for several different funding opportunities. 22
These monies on a federal level, were administered through the Federal Highway Administration 23
and delegated through MnDOT. MnDOT acted as the local government agent for both the 24
County and the City 25
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Public Works Director DeBar indicated the City used this program for recent trail improvements 27
and may utilize future funds for County Road 10 improvements. The last update to the program 28
was made January 26, 2009. Staff recommended the Council approve a Delegated Contracting 29
Process Agency Agreement with MnDOT to allow for Federal Aid. 30
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7878, 32
Approving a Delegated Contracting Process Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department 33
of Transportation for Federal Aid Funding of Transportation-Related Projects. 34
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 38
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Mayor Flaherty asked to remove Item A. 40
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A. Resolution 7874, Approving the Recording Secretary Service Agreement with 42
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B. Resolution 7868, Approving an Agreement with the Greater Metropolitan 1
Housing Corporation (GMHC) for Housing Resource Center (HRC) Services 2
in 2012. 3
C. Resolution 7863, Approving the 2012 SCORE Recycling Grant Request to 4
Ramsey County. 5
D. Resolution 7875, Approving the Mounds View Government Channel 16 6
Policy. 7
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda Items B, C and D. 9
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
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A. Resolution 7874, Approving the Recording Secretary Service Agreement with 13
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 14
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Mayor Flaherty recognized TimeSaver Secretarial for not increasing their service fees to the City. 16
He appreciated the work completed by this organization on behalf of the City. 17
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7874, 19
Approving the Recording Secretary Service Agreement with TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc 20
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 24
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 26
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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Chris Johnson, 8200 Long Lake Road, spoke regarding previous action items Resolution 7865 2
and asked why the neighboring property owners were not notified of the proposed subdivision. 3
City Administrator Ericson explained that City Code does not require that adjacent property 4
owners be notified of minor subdivisions. 5
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Mr. Johnson stated he owned the land north of this parcel and was frustrated he was not able to 7
voice his opinion regarding the subdivision. He expressed concern that the subdivision would 8
reduce the possibility of him developing his lot in the future. The future redevelopment would 9
need that space for water storage. City Administrator Ericson indicated all City requirements 10
were met within the proposed subdivision and the City had no reasons to deny the request. He 11
did not see that the subdivision would inhibit further development to the north. He indicated the 12
City would forward the necessary subdivision information to Mr. Johnson. Staff encouraged Mr. 13
Johnson to speak with the neighboring property owners to discuss the potential subdivision. 14
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 16
A. November 14, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes. 17
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 5, Line 36 explaining the verb “stated” 19
should be added to her comment. 20
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the November 14, 2011, City Council meeting 22
minutes as corrected. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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B. November 28, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes. 27
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the November 28, 2011, City Council 29
meeting minutes as presented. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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11. REPORTS 34
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 35
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Council Member Mueller questioned when the Mounds View Business Council meeting was 37
scheduled. Mayor Flaherty indicated this meeting would be held on Wednesday, December 11st 38
at the Community Center. 39
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Council Member Mueller noted she would be attending her first Ramsey County Dispatch 41
Committee meeting at the Maplewood City Hall next Thursday, December 22nd. 42
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Mayor Flaherty noted he would be attending the North Metro Mayor’s Association meeting on 1
December 14th at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. City Administrator Ericson would 2
also be in attendance. The special speaker for the event would be Governor Dayton. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty stated the Lion’s were holding a breakfast at Edgewood Middle School on 5
Saturday, December 17th from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. He encouraged all to attend the event to 6
support the Lion’s. 7
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Council Member Mueller wished everyone in the community a safe and blessed holiday season. 9
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Mayor Flaherty also wished everyone in the City a joyful holiday season. 11
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B. Reports of Staff. 13
1. Reminder – City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 27th is 14
cancelled. 15
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City Administrator Ericson reminded the City that the Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 17
December 27th was cancelled. 18
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 20
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City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 22
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12. Next Council Work Session: TUESDAY, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 24
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 25
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13. ADJOURNMENT 27
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m. 29
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