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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 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
A. Presentation and Review of the SBM Fire Department Annual Report
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 7966, Approving a Wage Increase for Adam Fogerty, Engineering/GIS
Intern
B. Resolution 7967, Accepting Work for the 2011 Street and Utility Improvement
Project - Area D and Authorizing Final Payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, July 23, 2012, at 7:10pm, a Resolution to
Consider a Transfer of Ownership from Ge Xiong to Menbe, Inc., for an Off Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License and a Cigarette/Tobacco License for ABC Liquor located
at 2840 County Highway 10
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 29, 2012, City Council Minutes
City Council Agenda
Monday, July 9, 2012
Page 2
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 6, 2012, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 23, 2012, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 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
A. Presentation and Review of the SBM Fire Department Annual Report
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 7966, Approving a Wage Increase for Adam Fogerty, Engineering/GIS
Intern
B. Resolution 7967, Accepting Work for the 2011 Street and Utility Improvement
Project - Area D and Authorizing Final Payment to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, July 23, 2012, at 7:10pm, a Resolution to
Consider a Transfer of Ownership from Ge Xiong to Menbe, Inc., for an Off Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License and a Cigarette/Tobacco License for ABC Liquor located
at 2840 County Highway 10
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 29, 2012, City Council Minutes
City Council Agenda
Monday, July 9, 2012
Page 2
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 6, 2012, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 23, 2012, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 9, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator and
Nick DeBar, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7966, Approving a Wage Increase for Adam Fogerty,
Engineering/GIS Intern
Background/Discussion:
The Engineering/GIS Intern is a temporary, part-time position geared toward current or
recent college students in a related field. This employment arrangement allows Public
Works to obtain skilled help at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time, regular employee.
Current Public Works Staff have extensive experience and skill in working with AutoCAD
and ArcGIS, the software programs already owned by the City, which will, in turn, allow a
current or recent college student to obtain “real world”, on-the-job experience resulting in a
“win-win” situation. The position is fully funded by the Water and Sanitary Sewer Enterprise
Funds and has no impact on the General Fund. Each internship cycle is typically one to
three years, and there is no guarantee made or implied for this duration and the position
could be eliminated by the City Council at any time.
The City Council approved the hiring of Adam Fogerty for the intern position on May 23,
2011 (Res. 7793). Mr. Fogerty was hired at the rate of $11.75 per hour without benefits,
and would be eligible for a wage increase to $12.50 per hour after 12 months of
employment and a satisfactory performance evaluation. Mr. Fogerty began employment
with the City on May 31, 2011 and has performed his duties in a satisfactory manner as
indicated on his last performance evaluation.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving an hourly
wage increase for Adam Fogerty from $11.75 to $12.50 effective May 31, 2012.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick DeBar - Public Works Director
Attachments:
• Resolution 7966
RESOLUTION 7966
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A WAGE INCREASE FOR ADAM FOGERTY,
ENGINEERING/GIS INTERN
WHEREAS, the City Council first approved a Public Works Intern position on
May 8, 2006 (Res. 6807) and provides the much-needed skilled help for daily public
works activities, while providing assistance in meeting long-term goals and objectives
and regulatory mandates in a cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a revised position description and title
change from “Engineering Intern” to “Engineering/GIS Intern” to incorporate additional
duties associated with citywide base mapping on February 8, 2010 (Res. 7475); and
WHEREAS, the Engineering/GIS Intern position became vacant on March 7,
2011 and the City Council authorized advertisement for the vacant position on April 11,
2011 (Res. 7770); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the hiring of Adam Fogerty to fill the
vacant Engineering/GIS Intern position on May 23, 2011 at the initial hourly rate of
$11.75, without benefits, with an increase to $12.50 after twelve months of employment
and a satisfactory performance evaluation (Res. 7793); and
WHEREAS, Adam Fogerty began employment on May 31, 2011 and received
satisfactory performance on his last performance evaluation, making him eligible for an
hourly wage increase from $11.75 to $12.50.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Mr. Adam Fogerty is hereby approved for an hourly wage increase from $11.75 to
$12.50, without benefits, effective May 31, 2012.
Adopted this 9th day of July, 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: July 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 7967, Accepting Work for the 2011 Street and Utility
Improvement Project - Area D and Authorizing Final Payment to
Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
Background/Discussion:
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid and was awarded construction
for the 2011 Street and Utility Improvement Project in Area D (Res. 7771). Northwest Asphalt
performed construction for the project during summer 2011 and was substantially complete on
October 19, 2011 – the date that the two-year warrantee period begins.
A punch list was prepared after substantial completion for the remaining minor work and/or
repairs left to complete before project close-out. Northwest Asphalt completed those items
and has met all requirements of the contract documents in a satisfactory manner. The City
has been withholding 2% of the value of all completed work that Northwest Asphalt has
performed, pending completion of the punch list and other close-out requirements. The
following is a summary of the final construction costs:
Original Contract Amount: $ 1,969,374.79
Change Orders (0): + $ 0.00
Revised Contract Amount: $ 1,969,374.79
Actual Construction Cost: $ 1,848,242.47 $121,132.32 below revised contract amount
The remaining payment amount owed to Northwest Asphalt is for $48,180.36.
Recommendation:
Public Works (and Stantec) recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to
accept the construction work and release final payment for the Area D street and utility
improvements. Northwest Asphalt and their subcontractors have submitted IC-134 forms (as
required for project close-out). The final pay application is being processed under “Payment
of Claims” on tonight’s meeting agenda.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick DeBar - Public Works Director
Attachments:
• Final Contractor’s Request for Payment Cover Page
• Resolution 7967
RESOLUTION 7967
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE 2011 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - AREA D AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO
NORTHWEST ASPHALT, INC.
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, the City Council authorized Bonestroo to perform preliminary
surveying on September 28, 2009 (Res. 7504) and engineering design services on July
12, 2010 (Res. 7643) for Area D of the Program, known as 2011 Street and Utility
Improvement Project – Area D (Project); and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized Braun Intertec Corporation to perform a
preliminary geotechnical and environmental evaluation for the Project on September 13,
2010 (Res. 7673); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved non-standard street design configurations
for Pinewood Court on September 13, 2010 (Res. 7675) and Jackson Drive on October
25, 2010 (Res. 7693); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the construction of a concrete sidewalk
along County Road H2 between County Road 10 and Jackson Drive on October 25,
2010 (Res. 7694); and
WHEREAS, the City Council denied Stormwater Infiltration Program appeals and
approved the proposed locations of stormwater infiltration basins for the Project on
November 18, 2010 (Res. 7702); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved bidding documents and authorized the
advertisement for bids for the Project on February 28, 2011 (Res. 7747); and
WHEREAS, a bid opening was conducted on March 31, 2011 and eight sealed
bids were received ranging from $1,969,374.79 to $2,212,279.90 for construction of the
base bid schedule for the Project, with the lowest bid received by Northwest Asphalt,
Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded a contract for $1,969,374.79 to Northwest
Asphalt, Inc. on April 11, 2011 for construction of the Project (Res. 7771); and
WHEREAS, Northwest Asphalt, Inc. has successfully completed all project
construction and met all other contract requirements for the Project with the substantial
completion date of October 19, 2011 and a final construction cost of $1,848,242.47; and
WHEREAS, City staff and its engineering consultant, Stantec (formerly
Bonestroo), recommend accepting the completed construction work and issuing final
payment for $48,180.36 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. All work completed under the contract between the City and Northwest Asphalt, Inc.
for construction of the 2011 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area D is
hereby accepted and approved.
2. The Finance Director is authorized to issue final payment for $48,180.36 to
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for completing construction of the Project.
Adopted this 9th day of July, 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
May 29, 2012 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:01 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn. 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Tuesday, May 29, 2012, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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None. 30
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
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None. 34
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 36
A. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7938, Consider Approval of an On 37
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s located at 2400 County Highway 38
10. 39
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th 41
Council meeting for Moe’s on sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent out by the 42
City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of Moe’s and was published in the City’s official 43
newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City utilities and the 44
Mounds View Police issued a satisfactory report. The City had not yet received the criminal 45
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background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. The Fire Department had one 1
outstanding issue on the ceiling tiles. Staff recommended approval of the intoxicating liquor 2
license pending receipt of a satisfactory fire report and criminal background check. If approved, 3
the liquor license would be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 4
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Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. 6
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Jeff Moritko, owner of Moe’s, requested clarification on how many ceiling tiles were in need of 8
replacement. He stated he would make the necessary improvements after Staff provided this 9
clarification. Mr. Moritko thanked the Council for their support over the last several years and 10
then discussed a list of events planned at his establishment. He noted a Rick Criittendon, Sr. 11
Memorial Ride, would be ending their ride at Moe’s on Saturday, June 16th. 12
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Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. 14
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7938, 16
Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s located at 2400 County 17
Highway 10 contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check and fire 18
report. 19
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Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the fact the Memorial Ride would be hosted by Moe’s. 21
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
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B. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7940, Consider Approval of an On 25
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro located at 2535 County 26
Highway 10. 27
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th 29
Council meeting for El Loro’s on sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent out by 30
the City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of El Loro’s and was published in the City’s 31
official newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City utilities and 32
the Mounds View Police and Fire Department issued a satisfactory report. The City received a 33
satisfactory criminal background check from the Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension. Staff 34
recommended approval of the on sale intoxicating liquor license. If approved, the liquor license 35
would be in effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 36
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Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. 38
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. 40
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7940, 42
Consider Approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for El Loro located at 2535 County 43
Highway 10. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
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C. Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 7941, Consider Approval of an Off 3
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County 4
Highway 10. 5
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was a continued public hearing from the May 14th 7
Council meeting for ABC Liquor’s off sale intoxicating liquor license. Proper notice was sent 8
out by the City to surrounding properties within 300 feet of ABC Liquor’s and was published in 9
the City’s official newspaper. She indicated property taxes were current, along with all City 10
utilities and the Mounds View Police and Fire Department issued a satisfactory report. The City 11
had not yet received the criminal background check from the Minnesota Bureau of 12
Apprehension. Staff recommended approval of the off sale intoxicating liquor license pending 13
receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check. If approved, the liquor license would be in 14
effect from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 15
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Mayor Flaherty continued the public hearing. 17
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. 19
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7941, 21
Consider Approval of an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 22
County Highway 10 contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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D. Resolution 7956, Authorizing Severance Payment to Kathi Osmonson, 27
Building Official/Fire Marshal. 28
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that effective May 4, 2012, Kathi Osmonson resigned 30
her position as Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City of Mounds View. According to the 31
City’s personnel manual, Ms. Osmonson is authorized a sick time pay out into her retirement 32
plan in the amount of $857.57. In addition, vacation time was also to be paid out for a total of 33
$709.68. Staff recommended the Council authorize the severance payment to Ms. Osmonson. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7956, 36
Authorizing Severance Payment to Kathi Osmonson, Building Official/Fire Marshal. 37
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Council Member Mueller thanked Kathi Osmonson for the outstanding work completed on 39
behalf of the City of Mounds View. She wished her continued success in the future. 40
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Mayor Flaherty agreed stating Ms. Osmonson was an outstanding employee for the City for many 42
years. He indicated the City’s loss would be the State’s gain. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 872, Amending Chapter 1008 of 2
the City Code about Dynamic Display Signs. 3
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City Administrator Ericson stated this item was introduced on May 14th and the Second Reading 5
this evening would allow for the adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1008 of the City 6
Code regarding Dynamic Display signs. He reviewed the language changes noting the Code 7
would now allow for dynamic display signs to be mounted to buildings. Staff recommended 8
approval of the Ordinance amendment. 9
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Council Member Stigney questioned if Staff was aware of the standard size used for dynamic 11
display signs in the industry. City Administrator Ericson was unaware of any industry standards. 12
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 872, 14
Amending Chapter 1008 of the City Code about Dynamic Display Signs and direct staff to 15
publish a summary. 16
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Council Member Stigney indicated he would not support the Ordinance due to the fact the size 18
was not properly restricted. 19
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ROLL CALL: Hull/Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty. 21
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 23
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F. Resolution 7953, Approving the Purchase of Chemical Feed Pumps. 25
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Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that one of the responsibilities of the Public Works 27
Department was to efficiently distribute water in the City. Chemicals and fluoride are used to 28
purify the City’s water and were quite harsh on the feed pumps. Quotes were received to replace 29
the City’s feed pumps from three different vendors. The low bidder was from Vessco out of 30
Chanhassen, Minnesota in the amount of $9,267.30 plus tax. 31
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Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the expense would cover the purchase of two 33
chlorinators, two sulphonators, four injectors and four automatic switch over systems. Staff 34
recommended a 5% contingency for any unforeseen expenditures not to exceed $465. This was a 35
budgeted expense and funds were available for the purchase of the chemical feed pumps. 36
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Council Member Mueller questioned if the City regularly tested the water from Well No. 5 and 6. 38
Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the water from all wells is tested regularly by City 39
Staff. He indicated Staff charts the level of chemicals used on a daily basis as well. 40
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7953, 42
Approving the Purchase of Chemical Feed Pumps. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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G. Resolution 7954, Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. 2
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Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated one of the main infrastructures the Public Works 4
Department maintains for the City is the sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. The Public Works 5
Department inspects these lines and makes recommendations for repairs or replacement. 6
Currently, the lines are inspected on a five year rotating schedule. The WinCan software was 7
originally purchased in 2004 and has not had a software upgrade since that time. The upgrade 8
would offer versatility in analyzing the inspection and editing the reports. 9
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Public Works Supervisor Peterson reviewed the bids submitted for this purchase noting the low 11
bidder was from Flexible Pipe in the amount of $7,000. Staff recommended a 5% contingency 12
for any unforeseen expenditures not to exceed $350. He noted the City had $8,500 in the budget 13
for this expense. 14
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Council Member Stigney questioned how this software would allow for review of the inspection 16
at a later date. Public Works Supervisor Peterson indicated the recordings were digital and 17
would allow for review at a later date. 18
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Council Member Mueller asked if the software upgrade included technical support. Public 20
Works Supervisor Peterson stated support was offered from the vendor at no charge. Tech 21
support from WinCan was approximately $1,500 per day if needed by the City. He commented 22
the program purchase was an upgrade to the current system already being used by the Public 23
Works Department. 24
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Finance Director Beer inquired if a less expensive alternative was available for the City. Public 26
Works Supervisor Peterson stated a new system would cost approximately $15,000 with cameras 27
being an additional $25,000-35,000. After speaking with the vendor, scaled down versions were 28
available, but these programs would not assist with all of the needs of the Public Works 29
Department. 30
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Mayor Flaherty approved of the preventative maintenance provided through this software 32
program. The City was saving money in the long run by repairing the leaking underground pipes. 33
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7954, 35
Approving the Purchase of Software Upgrade for WinCan. 36
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Mayor Flaherty clarified that this purchase was identified by Public Works in the 2012 budget. 38
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
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H. Resolution 7955, Approving the Purchase of a New Air Compressor. 42
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Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained the Public Works Department was responsible for 44
blowing out all City irrigation lines and completed crack filling along City trails and parking lots. 45
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In order to complete these tasks, the Public Works Department uses an air compressor. 1
Currently, the City’s air compressor was purchased used in 1980 and as it has aged, parts were 2
becoming more difficult to find. A quote was received from the State of Minnesota Cooperative 3
Purchasing Venture for a 185 JDU air compressor for $16,230.04 minus the $3,000 trade in value 4
of the City’s current unit. The total cost to the City would be $13,730.04. Staff recommended a 5
5% contingency of $686.50 and that the Council approve the purchase of a new air compressor. 6
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Mayor Flaherty was pleased the original unit had lasted the City 30 years. 8
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7955, 10
Approving the Purchase of a New Air Compressor. 11
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Council Member Mueller thanked the Public Works Department for securing a trade in value for 13
the old unit. 14
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 16
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 18
A. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7:05 p.m. to 19
Consider Approval of an Outdoor Consumption Endorsement for El Loro, 20
located at 2535 County Highway 10. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 27
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 29
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 31
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 35
A. April 9, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes. 36
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 4, Line 18 requesting the word “only” 38
be added after the word “not”. 39
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Council Member Mueller requested a correction on Page 9, Line 26 requesting the Mounds View 41
Business Counsel be spelled correctly. 42
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the April 9, 2012, City Council meeting 44
minutes as corrected. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
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B. April 23, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes. 4
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the April 23, 2012, City Council meeting 6
minutes as presented. 7
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9
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11. REPORTS 11
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 12
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Council Member Mueller stated on Thursday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. at the Maplewood City Hall 14
the Ramsey County League of Local Governments would be holding a meeting discussing Law 15
Enforcement in Ramsey County. 16
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Council Member Mueller indicated on June 2nd and 3rd the Discover Aviation Days at the Blaine 18
Airport would take place. She explained a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall would be present at 19
the event and encouraged all to attend. 20
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Council Member Mueller explained last week she attended the graduation of Officer Nick 22
Erickson and K-9 dog Niko. She was pleased with the press coverage at the event and 23
congratulated Officer Erickson on his accomplishments. 24
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Council Member Mueller congratulated all 2012 Mounds View graduates. She then reviewed the 26
Music in the Park schedule. It was noted Festival in the Park would be held on August 18th. 27
Volunteers were still needed to assist with the event and she encouraged those interested to 28
contact her. 29
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Council Member Mueller noted the League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held in 31
Duluth this June 20-22, 2012. She would be attending the conference and was proud to note the 32
Minnesota Women in Government would be hosting an event on Wednesday evening. 33
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Mayor Flaherty reported he and staff met with the faith based institutions in the community last 35
week to hold a brainstorming session on how these groups could better meet the needs of the 36
public. He would report back to the Council on future meetings. 37
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the Anoka County Airport was going to hold off indefinitely on 39
resurfacing the east/west runway. 40
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Mayor Flaherty commented the piles of dirt outside of Red Oak Estates have been addressed by 42
Mr. Harstad and he appreciated his efforts. The mounds of dirt were reduced considerably and 43
the area was seeded. 44
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Council Member Gunn indicated National Night Out would be held on August 7th. She 1
encouraged the residents to begin planning their events. 2
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B. Reports of Staff. 4
1. Police Department Quarterly Report. 5
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Police Chief Kinney discussed the Police Department’s first quarter report in detail with the 7
Council. He reviewed several statistics regarding traffic enforcement. He explained calls and 8
adult arrests were on the rise. It was noted that traffic enforcement was becoming a focus of the 9
department. He was pleased to report all officers were doing a wonderful job enforcing traffic 10
laws. 11
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Police Chief Kinney commented 150 fifth grade students graduated from the DARE program 13
again this year. He was proud that the Mounds View Police Department was able to offer this 14
program to its students. 15
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Mayor Flaherty believed in the value of the DARE program and the positive relationships that are 17
built up between the local youth and the police department. 18
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Police Chief Kinney thanked the students for completing the doghouse for Niko. He was pleased 20
that the students could be involved in the Police Department’s new endeavor. He reported 21
bullying was a major issue at the school this year and the department was continuing education 22
on this matter. 23
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Police Chief Kinney reviewed the Safe and Sober program stating the department would continue 25
to hold saturation events to reduce drunk and impaired driving. Lastly, he commented on the 26
department’s new K-9. The City was proud to have its own canine and congratulated Officer 27
Ericson on his accomplishments with Niko. 28
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Council Member Mueller requested further information on the number of vehicles parked within 30
the Public Works fence. Police Chief Kinney explained these vehicles were seized and forfeited 31
vehicles. Unfortunately, the process to resolve some of the matters was lengthy. 32
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Council Member Mueller questioned if the Police Department had considered having the police 34
officers wear cameras while on patrol. Police Chief Kinney stated this was a new program and 35
additional manufacturers were coming out new camera models. He indicated the department 36
would continue to monitor this technology. 37
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Council Member Mueller asked how vandalism in apartment complexes should be handled. 39
Police Chief Kinney stated the department was not able to provide temporary surveillance 40
cameras. He encouraged the local apartment complex managers to set up their own systems to 41
assist with deterring vandalism. 42
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Mayor Flaherty questioned why the numbers were up in the City of Mounds View. Police Chief 44
Kinney stated the department was making more traffic stops and being proactive with 45
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enforcement. He did not feel that crime in the City of Mounds View was on the rise. The 1
numbers were a direct result to the diligent actions of the police officers. 2
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2. Finance Department Quarterly Report. 4
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Finance Director Beer reviewed the Finance Department’s first quarter report with the Council. 6
He stated the expenditures were on track for the first quarter and the fund balance would assist 7
with covering these expenses until property taxes were collected in June. He reviewed the 8
revenues collected from the Community Center in detail. 9
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Finance Director Beer commented the Street Improvement Project Fund had a $7 million fund 11
balance and the City could accelerate Project Areas G and H. He noted the cable television fund 12
may have to be used to assist with technology changes for the City. He indicated franchise 13
renewals were being negotiated at this time. 14
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Finance Director Beer stated interest income was down for the City’s investments. The economy 16
was not improving and the Federal Reserve has been influencing interest rates. He reviewed the 17
new rates stating there was a significant yield rate loss on the City’s behalf. He anticipated that 18
the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates low until 2014. 19
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Finance Director Beer indicated the State Legislature passed a stadium bill and bonding bill, in 21
addition to a 2012 tax bill. He discussed further how the 2012 tax bill would affect the City of 22
Mounds View. He noted the housing market has bottomed out and the economy would begin to 23
improve as the housing stock begins to be purchased again. 24
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Mayor Flaherty commented the housing market was beginning to move and houses were selling 26
more quickly than in the past. Finance Director Beer agreed stating the number of calls from title 27
companies was increasing. 28
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City Administrator Ericson reported today was the end date for applications for the Building 30
Official position. The City received more than 30 applications and Staff will be reviewing this 31
information with interviews beginning next week. 32
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City Administrator Ericson indicated the 2013 budget priorities would be discussed at the June 34
4th work session meeting along with long-range planning. He reviewed additional items planned 35
for the Council to discuss at that meeting. 36
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Mayor Flaherty noted the former Pak building has been repainted. He was pleased to see that 38
this site was being redeveloped. 39
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Council Member Mueller asked when the employee appreciation luncheon would be held. City 41
Administrator Ericson stated the event was scheduled for Wednesday, June 13th at 11:30 a.m. He 42
invited the City Council to attend the luncheon. 43
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City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 2
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 4
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 5
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 9
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Heidi Guenther 13
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