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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2012/06/11CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, June 11, 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 A. Presentation by Don Cunningham, CenterPoint Energy to Present the City with a Grant Check B. Proclamation – MSRA’s 39th Annual Back to the 50s. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7958, A Resolution to Consider an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement for El Loro Mexican Restaurant B. Resolution 7959, a Resolution to Consider a Cigarette and Tobacco Business License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 Highway 10 C. Resolution 7957, SUIP Driveway Appeal to Allow a Second Curb Cut at 5101 Brighton Lane 8. CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution 7960 , a Resolution Approving Business Licenses for the Period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None 11. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council B. Reports of Staff 1. Business License/Dog License Module (Permit Works) 2. Administrator’s Report C. Reports of City Attorney 12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 2, 2012, at 7pm Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 25, 2012, at 7pm 13. ADJOURNMENT Item No: 06A Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 Type of Business: Special Order of Business Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Presentation by CenterPoint Energy to Present the City with a Grant Check Background: CenterPoint Energy has awarded grants to cities served by the company through the Community Partnership Grant Program. For this year, the award grants up to $2,500, giving priority to applications focusing on safety equipment or special projects. Discussion: The Safety Committee submitted for this grant on April 6, 2012, and was notified on April 17, 2012 that the City was awarded this grant, in the amount of $1,500, to purchase equipment for a carbon monoxide monitor and confined space harnesses for the fire department and public works personnel. Don Cunningham of CenterPoint energy would like to present this grant check to the City during this City Council Meeting. Recommendation: Accept the grant check in the amount of $1,500, from CenterPoint Energy. Respectfully Submitted, ___________________________ Desaree Crane 8429 Grange Blvd So Sandy Felde Cottage Grove, MN 55016 sandy@linechaser.org June 6, 2012 Office of the Mayor City of Mounds View Attn: Desaree Crane City Hall, 2401 Co Rd 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 SUBJECT: Proclamation for MSRA's 39th Annual Back to the 50's Weekend Thank you in advance for your help in processing this proclamation request by the Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA). The date of MSRA's Back to the 50's weekend event is June 22-24, 2012, and I have attached proposed language for the proclamation. Please mail the proclamation by Monday, June 13, 2012 or consider presenting it on one of the days of registration at the Mermaid/AmericInn to an MSRA Board member yet to be assigned to receive the document. The original proclamation will be displayed prominently in the Headquarters Building on the State Fairgrounds. If you need any further information on MSRA, the Back to the 50's Weekend or want me to rephrase the proclamation, please feel free to give me a call at 651-459-2468. Sincerely, Sandy Felde MSRA Member LineChaser Editor City of Mounds View, Minnesota Proclamation WHEREAS, the Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA™) is the largest street rod association in the United States with an all-volunteer membership of more than 14,000 active family members owning street rods, classic, collector and vintage cars. WHEREAS, MSRA continually promotes a better understanding of the hobby among non-street rodders, exchanges knowledge and ideas with members and non- members in the safety and proper construction of collector cars, and provides guidance in overall, safe vehicle operation; and WHEREAS, MSRA, a family-oriented association, continually strives to include, educate, guide and learn from all generations and serves as a mentor for young people (including subsidizing a sizeable youth scholarship program) thereby strengthening family relationships; and WHEREAS, MSRA participates in community, political, charitable and promotional events contributing extensive hours to the City of Mounds View, and communities across the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the Back to the 50's event welcomes more than 12,000 registered collector vehicles from across the nation and several foreign nations and nearly 100,000 spectators financially impacting the Twin Cities economy by millions of dollars; and WHEREAS, MSRA is presenting its family-oriented 39th Annual Back to the 50's™ Weekend, June 22 - 24, 2012, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, with registration activities at the Mermaid Entertainment Center/AmericInn; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joe Flaherty, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby proclaim the weekend of June 22 - 24, 2012 to be MSRA's 39th Annual Back to the 50's™ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Mounds View to be affixed this 11th day of June, 2012. ____________________________________ Joe Flaherty, Mayor Item No: 06B Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 Type of Business: Special Order of Business Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Proclamation for MSRA’s 39th Annual Back to the 50s Weekend Background: The Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA) 39th Annual Back to the 50s Weekend Event is from June 22 to June 24, 2012 at The Mermaid. Discussion: MSRA is requesting a Proclamation be signed by the Mayor proclaiming the weekend of June 22-24, 2012 to be MSRA’s 39th Annual Back to the 50’s. In addition, MSRA is requesting, if possible, either the Mayor or a City Councilmember be available to present this Proclamation at The Mermaid as a kick off ceremony to the weekend. This Proclamation could be presented at anytime during the MSRA’s Back to the 50s weekend. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Proclamation. Please read the Proclamation out loud during this City Council Meeting. Please also indicate to Staff if a member of the City Council would be available to present this Proclamation during the MSRA’s Back to the 50s Weekend. Respectfully Submitted, ___________________________ Desaree Crane Item No: 07A Meeting Date: June 11, 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: 7:05pm Public Hearing; Resolution 7958, a Resolution to Consider an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement for El Loro Mexican Restaurant Background: El Loro Mexican Restaurant, located at 2535 Highway 10, has submitted an application for an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement. In accordance with Chapter 502 of the City Code: Outdoor Consumption Endorsement. A special endorsement may be issued by the City to the holder of a regular on-sale intoxicating liquor or on-sale wine license to allow sales and consumption of intoxicating liquor outdoors when the outside service area is immediately adjacent to and contiguous with the licensed premises. The licensee shall make application for the special endorsement to the City and provide site plans which illustrate the proposed outdoor service area. The special endorsement may be issued by the City Council to the licensee by resolution after a public hearing on the special endorsement is held. The designated outside service area shall not reduce the number of off-street parking spaces which would be required if the licensed premises together with the outside service area were to be newly constructed in conformity with the City’s zoning code. The City may also require improvements to the outside service area prior to issuing the special endorsement, including but not limited to, safety barriers or other enclosures to be placed around the perimeter of the outside service area in order to protect patrons from any hazards, including vehicular traffic. This public hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper. Discussion: El Loro currently has an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License on file with the City and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. El Loro has submitted plans to the Community Development Department to construct a patio, located near the front entrance of the establishment. Attached is the submitted plan for the patio for your reference. Recommendation: Staff recommends opening the Public Hearing for public comment. Staff recommends approval of this endorsement. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Desaree Crane RESOLUTION 7958 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING AN OUTDOOR LIQUOR ENDORSEMENT FOR EL LORO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2535 HIGHWAY 10 WHEREAS, El Loro Mexican Restaurant has a current On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License on file with the City and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety; and WHEREAS, El Loro Mexican Restaurant is requesting to sell intoxicating liquor outdoors; and WHEREAS, Section 502.03, subd. 7 of the City Code, states that the licensee must make application for the special endorsement to the City and provide site plans which illustrate the proposed outdoor service area; and WHEREAS, all necessary applications and plans for the establishment have been submitted; and WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of El Loro Mexican Restaurant’s Outdoor Liquor Consumption Endorsement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement for El Loro Mexican Restaurant, located at 2535 Highway 10. Adopted this 11th day of June, 2012. ____________________________________ Joe Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (seal) Item No: 07B Meeting Date: June 11, 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 7959, a Resolution to Consider a Cigarette and Tobacco License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 Highway 10 Background: ABC Liquor is requesting a Cigarette and Tobacco Business License. In the past, ABC Liquor did possess a Cigarette and Tobacco License with the City. However, on June 6, 2007, the Minnesota Department of Revenue cited ABC Liquor for violating the Minnesota State Tax Code by possessing five (5) packs of untaxed stamped cigarettes for purchase. Due to the violation, ABC Liquor voluntarily surrendered their Cigarette and Tobacco License. Discussion: In accordance with Section 512.05 of the City Code basis for denying this license is the following: 512.05: BASIS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSE: Subd. 1. Grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a license under this chapter include but are not limited to the following: a. The applicant is under the age of 18 years. b. The applicant has been convicted within the past five years of any violation of a federal, state, or local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation relating to tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery devices. c. The applicant has had a license to sell tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco- related devices, or nicotine or lobelia delivery devices revoked within the preceding 12 months of the date of application. d. The applicant fails to provide any information required on the application, or provides false or misleading information. e. The applicant is prohibited by federal, state, or other local law, ordinance, or other regulation from holding a license. Subd. 2. However, except as may otherwise be provided by law, the existence of any particular ground for denial does not mean that the City must deny the license. Item 07B June 11, 2012 Page 2 Subd. 3. If a license is mistakenly issued or renewed to a person, it shall be revoked upon the discovery that the person was ineligible for the license under this chapter. Under Section 512.05 subd 1(b), the violation, which occurred on June 6, 2007, appears to be within five (5) years of the violation, which could be grounds for denying the license application. However, under Section 512.05, subd. 2, it states that the existence of any particular ground for denial does not mean that the City must deny this license. Essentially, the City Council could either approve or deny the license and still be compliant under this section of the City Code. The owner of ABC Liquor Ge Xiong will be present at the City Council Meeting to answer any questions you may have. Mr. Xiong has submitted the required application materials and fees for this license. ABC Liquor also received a satisfactory fire inspection report with the City’s Fire Marshal. Recommendation: The City Council could either deny the license application on the grounds that the violation occurred within five years or the City Council could approve the license under Section 512.05, subd. 2 of the City Code. If the City Council wishes to approve this license, then attached is Resolution 7959, approving a Cigarette and Tobacco License for ABC Liquor. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Desaree Crane RESOLUTION 7959 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLULTION APPROVING A CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO LICENSE FOR ABC LIQUOR LOCATED AT 2840 HIGHWAY 10 WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View businesses wishing to operate certain type of businesses must apply to the City for business licenses; and WHEREAS, ABC Liquor submitted the required application materials and fees; and WHEREAS, the licensing period would be July 1, 2012- June 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve a Cigarette and Tobacco license to ABC Liquor located at 2840 Highway10 for the period of July 1, 2012 to June 30. 2013. Adopted this 11th day of June, 2012. ____________________________________ Joe Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (seal) Item No: 7C Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 Type of Business: Council Business Administrator Review: ______ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: 2012 Project Area E SUIP Driveway Appeal for a Second Curb Cut at 5101 Brighton Lane Introduction: Michael & Melinda Collins, property owners of 5101 Brighton Lane since 1988, are requesting City Council approval to install a second driveway curb cut on their property. This lot is on the northwest corner of Brighton Lane and Woodcrest Drive, with the garage and driveway accessing Brighton Lane. There are city records of a 1986 permit to install concrete in the backyard between the house and a shed, and a strip leading to the south property line. The concrete was installed up to the property line, with grass left between the concrete and the street. The Collins have occasionally been driving into their backyard from Woodcrest Drive since there is easy access and the concrete area to park on. They want to continue to be able to drive into the backyard after the new curbs are installed. Background: In February, City Staff mailed letters to property owners in Street & Utility Improvement Program Area E that have driveway curb cuts that do not meet the current City Code regulations. The property at 5101 Brighton Lane did not receive a letter because City Staff did not determine there was a true second curb cut on this property. Mr. and Mrs. Collins came in to City Hall on Thursday, May 31, 2012 to submit their Private Improvement Program application and fee for the second curb cut. City Staff originally approved the request based on aerial photos, but after further review and a site visit, staff determined that there was in fact no true curb cut at the street and denied the request. Staff mailed a letter to the property owners on Friday, June 1, 2012, to inform them of the denial. City staff talked to the property owners to review the City Code and the policies adopted in Resolution 7338 that set the City standards to address non-conforming curb cuts within the street and utility improvement programs. The City Code is in place to help improve the look of properties in Mounds View and to provide consistent policies and standards for all residential properties in the City. Property owners can appeal this decision as stated in Zoning Code Chapter 1121.09 Subd 5g: In conjunction with street improvement projects or in conjunction with individual driveway replacements projects, nonconforming curb cuts shall be made conforming to whatever extent practicable. If, in the opinion of the directors of public works, and community development, a nonconforming curb cut cannot be made conforming without undue hardship or disruption to the property, the curb cut may remain in existence, unchanged. Decisions regarding curb cuts may be appealed in writing to the City Council. At this time, the City is working with the property owners in the SUIP areas to correct only the curb cuts, not the entire driveway, even if the whole driveway is also out of compliance. The rest of the driveway does not have to be brought into compliance until it is replaced. Area E Curb Cut Appeals Page 2 June 11, 2012 Discussion: Resolution 7338 outlines the conditions and standards where the City will allow multiple accesses to single-family property. The resolution states that all of the conditions must be met. In this case, conditions 1a and 1b are not met. 1a. The access beyond the primary access existed prior to January 2000, or has been permitted by the City through an approved variance or other acceptable means. The area for the requested second curb cut is not currently a true curb cut at the street, and has not existed prior to January 2000. Nor has any type of City approval been given for a second curb cut to exist on your property. 1b. The access in question has an improved surface in compliance with City Code requirements. There is no improved surface (asphalt, concrete or pavers) at the street indicating that a curb cut exists. Recommendation: The City Council should consider testimony from staff, the property owners, residents or any other affected person or interested party. The City Council will need to determine whether it believes sufficient reasons exist to allow the property owners to install a second curb cut onto Woodcrest Drive. Allowing a second curb cut would not be consistent with the standards and conditions set in the City Code and those in Resolution 7338. Staff has prepared a resolution of denial for the Council to take action on if they so choose. Sincerely, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments: 1. Resolution 7338, Adopted September 22, 2008 2. Photos of 5101 Brighton Lane 3. Narrative from property owners 4. Resolution 7957 Photo of 5101 Brighton Lane backyard from Woodcrest Drive Photo of backyard – looking towards Woodcrest Dr. Narrative from Property Owners of 5101 Brighton Lane RESOLUTION NO. 7957 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION DENYING A REQUEST FOR A SECOND CURB CUT AT 5101 BRIGHTON LANE WHEREAS, Michael and Melinda Collins, property owners of 5101 Brighton Lane, have requested City approval to allow a second curb cut to be installed on the south side of their property; and, WHEREAS, 5101 Brighton Lane is a corner lot with street frontage on Brighton Lane and Woodcrest Drive; and, WHEREAS, the attached garage and driveway face and access Brighton Lane, but a backyard concrete area has been used occasionally for parking vehicles with access from Woodcrest Drive; and, WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 7338 on September 22, 2008 that set the policies and standards for nonconforming driveways within the street and utility improvement program: and: WHEREAS, Resolution 7338 states that the City will allow multiple driveway accesses to single family residential properties only if all five of the conditions are met; and, WHEREAS, Condition 1a of the five City-required conditions states “The access beyond the primary access existed prior to January 2000, or has been permitted by the City through an approved variance or other acceptable means”; and, WHEREAS, there is no true driveway access from Woodcrest Drive, nor has the City has not given any type of approval for a second curb cut on this property; and, WHEREAS, Condition 1b of the five City-required conditions states “The access in question has an improved surface in compliance with City Code requirements”; and, WHEREAS, there is no improved surface between the street and the property line; and, WHEREAS, this appeal does not meet all the conditions for nonconforming driveways set by the Council in Resolution 7338; and, WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Collins have appealed the decision of City staff to deny their second curb cut. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings of fact about Michael and Melinda Collins’ request for a second driveway curb cut at their property at 5101 Brighton Lane: Resolution 7957 Page 2 1. Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances do not apply to the property that warrants approval of the requested second curb cut. The property has the ability to park at least two vehicles in the primary driveway. 2. The provisions of the Zoning Code and of Resolution 7338 would not deprive the property owners the ability to have adequate access and parking on their property. 3. Granting the applicants approval for a second curb cut would confer upon the property owner a special privilege that the City would not extend to other property owners in the street and utility improvement program. 4. The approval for a second curb cut would be detrimental to the purpose of the City Code, to the street and utility program and to other property in the street and utility program in that the City desires to bring nonconforming driveways into conformance with the City Code whenever possible. 5. The second curb cut could diminish or impair property values within the street and utility program and negatively affect the city’s vision for improvement to the streets and to properties within the project area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above findings of fact and testimony provided the City Council meeting, the Mounds View City Council upholds and affirms the decision of City staff to follow the City standards set in Resolution 7338 for non-conforming driveways by denying the requested second curb cut for the property at 5101 Brighton Lane. Adopted this 11th day of June, 2012. ____________________________ Joe Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST ____________________________ James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL) Item No: 08A Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 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 7960 Approving Mounds View Business Licenses All City of Mounds View business licenses will expire on June 30, 2012. Staff is recommending that the Council approve business licenses for the businesses listed in Resolution 7760 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 7960 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A Resolution Approving Business Licenses for 2012-2013 WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View Business Licenses expire June 30, 2012; 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, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Adopted this 11th day of June, 2012 Joe Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: James Ericson, City Administrator (seal) EXHIBIT A Local Company License Local Address 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 KFC #Y067042 Restaurant License 2213 Highway 10 Little Caesars Restaurant License 2581 Highway 10 Moe’s Amusement Devices and Centers License 2400 Highway 10 Moe’s Restaurant License 2400 Highway 10 Long John Silvers/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 Sandwich King Restaurant License 2394 Highway 10 Saturn of St. Paul (d.b.a. Mounds View Motor Trend) 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 Local Company License Local Address SuperAmerica #4264 Gasoline License 2640 County Road I Subway Restaurant License 2546 Highway 10 Taiko Sushi Bar Restaurant License 2394 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 Walbon, Chad Residential Kennel License 8070 Woodlawn Drive 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 (aka 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 Item No: 11B1 Meeting Date: June 11, 2012 Type of Business: REPORTS Administrator Review: ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Business Licensing/Dog License Module (PermitWorks) The City currently tracks business licensing and dog licensing through a database called Microsoft Access. The dog licensing database that the City currently uses was developed by a past Public Service Officer (PSO) who had expert knowledge in database development through Microsoft Access. The current dog licensing database is failing and current City Staff do not have the expertise to be able to fix the database issues. Staff has contacted Roseville IT, and they were not able to correct the issues either. The dog licensing database is no longer able to generate reports accurately or efficiently. The City currently uses a database program called PermitWorks. The City uses this database to track building permits, sewer/water permits, planning applications, and contractor licensing, to name a few. This program is capable of tracking all property information in Mounds View. The City can add more database modules to the program to include business licensing, rental licensing and dog licensing. The expansion would allow City Staff to share and track information more efficiently. For example, currently if the PSO needs to verify whether a residence has the required dog licensing, the PSO must either contact or stop by City Hall first to get a dog license report, and then go back to the residence to issue an Administrative Offense or warning, if necessary. By adding the dog licensing module to PermitWorks, the PSO would be able to get this information from a mobile laptop located in the police vehicle. This will eliminate the need to call or go back to the City Hall to verify information. PermitWorks also has another expanded database module to track business and rental licensing. In order for City Staff to currently verify whether a business received a satisfactory fire inspection, Staff would need to wait for a paper copy of the fire inspection from the Fire Marshal. By having this expanded module, Staff can pull up the business license database and verify whether a fire inspection was completed and print out the report. The expanded license database modules could also draft forms letter, generate reports, and most importantly Staff can share information between departments by a click of a button either in the office or by using a laptop outside the office. For the past three (3) years, the City has budgeted for this module expansion, but the City has not moved forward with the implementation. Attached is information about the module and the price quoted to the City. Staff would like to present this option to the City Council for approval at the next City Council Meeting. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Desaree Crane