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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 1995/07/10 • CITY COUNCIL Items Dispensed Per Consensus 1. Discussion Regarding Silver View Park Ballfield Impacts to Home Owners - per request from Gene Wagner, President of Silver Lake Woods (15 minutes) 2. Consideration of Stop Sign Petition - Michael Ulrich (15 minutes) AGENDA PAGE TWO JULY 10, 1995 Items Dispensed Per Consensus 3. Consideration of Water Service Repair Responsibility - Michael Ulrich (10 minutes) 4. Report by Community Oriented Policing Committee - Diane Wuori (15 minutes) .EKDNJOf' i E' E P E IT ISSUES 5. Discussion of Anoka County Chamber of Commerce - Cathy Bennett (5 minutes) AGENDA PAGE THREE JULY 10, 1995 Items Dispensed Per Consensus 6. Discussion of Highway 10 Properties - Cathy Bennett (10 minutes) CITY COUNCIL ISSUES CONTINUED 7. Continued Discussion Regarding Pedestrian Bridge (per Councilmember Trude) 8. Update on Safety Lights on County Road I at Pinewood - Samantha Orduno (10 minutes) AGENDA PAGE FOUR JULY 10, 1995 Items Dispensed Per Consensus PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES 9: Review of Assessment-Policy - Mike Ulrich (20minutes) 10. Consideration of Water Meter Changeout Proposal -Michael Ulrich (20 minutes) 11. Consideration of Contract Maintenance of County Roads - Michael Ulrich (10 minutes) 12. Consideration of Purchase of New Well Motor Starters - Michael Ulrich (5 minutes) THIS IS IT . . . . For the Week of July 3, 1995 - July 7, 1995 ADMINISTRATION REMEMBER THE SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. MONDAY. ALSO REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR COPY OF THE FIRST BUDGET DRAFT THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 21. This has been the kind of week we all like...short. That's not to say it hasn't been busy, because it certainly has been busy. ****************** Cathy and Lynnette have been on vacation all week (although Cathy came in for a meeting this am....is that dedication or what?!) So, it has just been Michele and I. Between the phone calls, meetings, requests for information, responding to internal and external concerns, we're pooped! ******************** Dawn Postudensek (Pos-tu-den-sek) begins on Monday....thank God! I am meeting with her tomorrow morning (Friday) to bring her up to speed on some of the things she'll be working on beginning Monday. So, if she returns on Monday, after hearing all that needs to be done, it will be a true indication of her "grit". ********************* Cathy, Bob Thistle, Jim O'Meara, the members of the proposed Bridges Technology Park development and myself met this morning to discuss the outstanding issues involved in the proposed development. Those issues being the ones discussed at the Planning Commission last night: * Sufficient parking on the site * Proper screening on the south side (abutting the northern end of the practice range) where the proposed loading bays are located. * Placement and construction of the detention pond on Outlot A. Plus issues of concern to the City: * Proper screening of the western side of the site where it is anticipated that the City will one day have passive recreational activities (natural trails and such) * TIF of the ponding area for all three remaining lots * TIF assistance for the development - the request is for $40,000 per year for 8.5 years. * The proposed phased development - the partners have a purchase agreementfor the middle lot an the propose pan-is-or an addition to the current building sometime in the future. * The need to see the lease agreement between the main tenant, Midwest I.V. and the secondary tenant, Laser Cutting Technology. * Financial analysis of the requested per square foot assistance in present value (needed for a comparison with C.G. Hill) * Additional financial information in terms of holder of mortgage and identification of all funding sources (i.e. SBA, TIF, traditional mortgage). * Private construction of the detention pond rather than as a City project (although funding for the construction is through TIF) Although the list of concerns and information needs appears lengthy, most of the items will be resolved very shortly. Meetings are planned in the near future with the City and developer's engineers to discuss the ponding and among the financial consultants and staff to refine the TIF request. The timeframe for the project is: August 2 Planning Commission review August 16 Planning Commission action August 7 City Council discussion of TIF and development plans August 28 Council consideration of approving TIF and development plan ******************** See you Monday! Samantha FINANCE • Dorothy Peterson has sent out meter reading cards in preparation for the second quarter utility billing. • Mary Tatarek and Kitty Hickok have been busy checking the first drafts of the 1996 Budget for accuracy of calculations. • Don Brager has been looking into the managed care option for workers compensation. Under this option the City selects a managed care provider that directs the care an employee receives after a work related injury and pays the medical providers. The LMCIT gives a 5% discount on workers compensation premiums for Cities that choose this option. • ON DREAMS: House Majority Leader Armey is asked if his flat-tax plan, which eliminates mortgage and other deductions, would kill the American dream of home ownership. With a smile, he quips: "The American dream is not owning your own home. It's getting your children out of it." - The Wall Street Journal, July 5, 1996 Don PUBLIC WORKS * The Streets Department is continuing to patch the streets in order to get ready for slurry seal. * Lead and Copper Testing will begin next week. We are at a reduced testing mode, meaning we only need to test 30 residents instead of the initial 60 . Lead and Copper Testing began in 1992 and we have had tremendous cooperation from our residents. * The Sewer Department continues to clean and televise the mains. * Bill Hanggi was on vacation last week, Bill Hanson will be on vacation for the next 2 weeks. * Wally Mortenson is on vacation this week. Tracy COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEW STATE LAW DEALING WITH PLANNING ISSUES Effective July 1, 1995, a new state law, adopted during the 1995 legislative session, states that a City, County, Township or other agency must approve or deny any application "related to" zoning, septic systems or expansion of the MUSA (Metropolitan Urban Service Area) within 60 days of receipt of a written request. If the application is incomplete in any way, the agency must notify the applicant in writing (no phone calls) within 10 days. The law goes on to say that notification (to other agencies) of an application which requires action by more than one agency is the responsibility of the agency first receiving the request - and the 60 day deadline begins when the first agency receives the application! The Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association opposed this bill and will be holding a workshop on strategies to deal with its implementation. The law is of particular concern to the City of Mounds View in that turnaround time on applications is a little slower because we use an outside consultant for engineering services. Staff wanted the Council to be aware of this new law and will be updating you frequently on its impacts to City planning reviews. PHONE BOOK RECYCLING Recycling Intern Pete Lindstrom has been working on setting up a collection site for old phone books at the public Works Garage. Beginning in mid to late July, a dumpster will be located at the Garage so residents can dispose of their old phone books. The dumpster will be on site for approximately 4-6 weeks. Although the exact dates have not been set, please begin to get the word out about this service. When the dates become more finalized, Staff will be advertising the service on the City Hall message board. Paul (PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY PARKS: * The Regional AAU Baseball Tournament was held this past weekend without a hitch. Staff met with a representative of MVAA, Greg Ulrich, who took over the supervision and did a marvelous job of coordinating the responsibilities amongst the parents and coaches. The park was clean and staff did not receive any complaints regarding the use of the park. * Greenfield Park baseball field was broken into this past week. Both the chains and lock were broken off the gates during the night. * The Parks crew is spending the week preparing for the Festival in the Park activities which requires a lot of extra details at City Hall Park, as well as completing regular parks maintenance. * The rains have delayed mowing and the athletic fields are quite soggy. Once dry weather arrives again the parks crew will strive to catch up on mowing as soon as possible. RECREATION: * Sharie and Mary are working Festival activities all week. The office is the main source for the Medallion Hunt - a clue given each day. The Cribbage Tournament is being held Thursday, July 6, as well as the Business' Golf Tournament. Many other activities will be going on before Sunday which is Festival Day Parade. * "Anything Goes" ticket reservations and sales have begun, which means that the telephone rings much more often than usual. * The Adult Softball Leagues have chosen to have year-end play-offs to decide who represents each league at the District Tournaments. Mary has been working on standing to determine the play-off schedules which begin next weekend. * Summer Playgrounds and trips are on a role. Summer Playground Supervisor Brad Pellegrino has been busy facilitating the playground leaders as well as making the necessary arrangements for events and special activities. CABLE TV: * Jerry Skelly Jr and Dale Irving spent some time late last week to organize tapes and inventory equipment. * Five applicants have been scheduled for interviews next Wednesday. Jerry Skelly Sr. , Mary Saarion and Lynette Morgan will be participating as the interview panel. GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS: * Even with the wet weather, golfers have been out golfing the course. Of course, the better the weather, the better the turnout. Golf Course staff continue to become familiar with the new computer reservation and revenue system. Staff assignments and scheduling continues to be "tweeked" as the patronage numbers and customer peaks and valleys begin to stabilize and become more consistent. * Mary is finalizing part time personnel job descriptions and staff manuals. Samples have been received from Hennepin County and St. Paul Parks and other municipal golf course agencies. We are using bits and pieces of theirs in preparation of our own unique documents that serve our particular needs. Mary S. POLICE * The Fedor's Market smash & grab bandit has been arrested. He was arrested in Mounds View by Sgt. Johnson just prior to him hitting Fedors for the fourth time. The suspect admitted to 17 others incidents. Excellent police work by Johnson and Siluk lead to the clearance of the cases in the other communities. * A five year old girl drowned in her grandparent's bathtub last week. The girl had a history of seizures . Three of our officers administered CPR but to no avail. * All members of the Department qualified at range at a regular scheduled shoot. * Last week, two Juveniles were arrested . for stealing from cars. Two of New Brighton's cases were also cleared.. They were not local kids. * Tom Baumgart attended a Crime Prevention School last week. Also, Bob Nelson was in Duluth last week attending a Death-scene seminar. * A couple of burglaries have occurred at the Silver-point Apts. Construction workers have had tools taken. The thefts have occurred at night with suspects entering the building via the air-conditioning vents. • A number of people have taken 'vacationg in the past two weeks. The list includes Pat M. ,Dave B. ,Tom K. ,Larry S. ,Dave A. ,and Reed K. * Jerry Johnson' s mother-in-law passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Tim R. SPECIAL -COUNCIL- WORK SESSION MONDAY, JULY 10, 1995 6: 00 P. M . PURPOSE: CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF 1996 BUDGET SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION MONDAY, JULY 10, 1995 6:00 P.M. PURPOSE: CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF FIRST DRAFT OF 1996 BUDGET ***REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FIRST DRAFT BUDGET!!! ! AGENDA 1 . Recap of Police Department Program 2. Legislative Services 3. Administrative Services 4. Financial Services 5. Public Works 6. Parks and Recreation PLEASE REPLACE OLD PAGES WITH THE ATTACHED PAGES DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATION 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 I 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED Employee Services 176,903 181,711 190,859 105,023 Materials & Services 6,199 4,879 6,375 5,002 Contractual Services 2,607 16,409 7,147 6,557 Capital Outlay 2,802 8,421 2,000 1,000 TOTAL 188,511 211,420 206,381 117,582 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: 2.75 2.75 2.75 CHIEF .80 LIEUTENANT .40 SECRETARY 2.75 2.75 2.75 .30 P-T Positions: .625 .75 .75 SENIOR CLERK .15 TOTAL 3.375 3.50 3.50 1.65 FTE'S NEW PAGE 40 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4200 GENERAL FUND POLICE ADMINISTRATION 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGE I EU Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 010 SALARIES, REGULAR $176,903 $126,265 $133,405 $45,624 $81,619 $0 $0 011 OVERTIME, REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $131 $0 $0 $0 020 SALARIES, TEMP/PART-TIME $0 $18,484 $20,653 $12,596 $4,213 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $0 $17,406 $17,944 $6,707 $9,886 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $0 $13,026 $13,866 $6,418 $6,534 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $6,530 $4,991 $878 $2,771 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $176,903 $181,711 $190,859 $72,354 $105,023 $0 $0 MATERIALS + SUPPLIES 111 STATIONERY $0 $98 $150 $31 $100 $0 $0 121 SUPPLIES, BLDGS+GRNDS $0 $186 $250 $437 $250 $0 $0 1.60 SUPPLIES,OPERATING $6,199 $2,387 $1,400 $1,390 $1,400 $0 $0 170 MOTOR FUELS + LUBRICANT $0 $625 $2,000 $234 $725 $0 $0 210 BOOKS + PERIODICALS $0 $291 $475 $564 $250 $0 $0 240 UNIFORMS + CLOTHING $0 $1,292 $2,100 $1,802 $2,277 $0 $0 TOTAL MATERIALS+ SUPPLIES $6,199 $4,879 $6,375 $4,458 $5,002 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $2,607 $100 $400 $15 $400 $0 $0 310 TELEPHONE $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 343 PRINTING $0 $427 $500 $101 $400 $0 $0 361 MEMBERSHIPS $0 $360 $275 $180 $445 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $0 $1,700 $1,658 $979 $2,682 $0 $0 390 GRANTS + SUBSIDIES $0 $12,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 401 RENTAL, EQUIPMENT $0 $912 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 480 INSURANCE&BONDS $0 $0 $3,874 $1,572 $2,230 $0 $0 513 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT $0 $310 $440 $271 $400 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $2,607 $16,409 $7,147 $3,118 $6,557 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $2,802 $8,421 $1,000 $1,984 $1,000 $0 $0 704 VEHICLES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,472 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,802 $8,421 $2,000 $3,456 $1,000 $0 $0 TOTAL POLICE-ADMINISTRATIC $188.511 $211,420 $206,381 $83,386 $117.582 NEW PAGE 41 DEPARTMENT: POLICE • PROGRAM: CRIME PREVENTION 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 - -- ACT-UAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET- APPROVED- Employee Services 17,400 21,445 17,236 23,655 Materials & Services Contractual Services 224 274 413 266 Capital Outlay 1,000 TOTAL 17,624 21,719 17,649 24,921 4PPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATION POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: .40 .40 .40 DARE .40 .40 .40 .40 OFFICER SECRETARY .05 P-T Positions: • TOTAL .45 .45 .45 .45 FTE'S NEW PAGE 42 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4202 GENERAL FUND POUCE - CRIME PREVENTION 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 010 SALARIES, REGULAR $17,400 $16,660 $13,482 $5,193 $19,422 $0 $0 011 OVERTIME, REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 020 SALARIES,TEMP/PART-TIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $0 $2,119 $1,536 $667 $2,485 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $0 $1,550 $1,584 $455 $1,070 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $1,116 $634 $111 $678 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $17,400 $21,445 $17,236 $6,426 $23,655 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 343 PRINTING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 361 MEMBERSHIPS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $224 $274 $413 $0 $266 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $224 $274 $413 $0 $266 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 TOTAL POLICE - CRIME PREV $17.624 $21.719 $17,649 $6.426 $24.921 IQ NEW PAGE 43 DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: PATROL 1996. RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED Employee Services 573,074 580,374 614,918 661,213 Materials &Services 13,220 27,674 13,775 22,489 Contractual Services 6,903 7,317 19,326 21,190 Capital Outlay 23,172 49,682 36,400 41,900 TOTAL 616,369 665,047 684,419 748,612 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: 10.6 10.6 10.6 OFFICERS 10.06 10.6 10.6 10.6 CHIEF .05 LIEUTENANT .15 SECRETARY .25 P-T Positions: SENIOR CLERK .45 TOTAL 10.6 10.6 10.6 11.5 FTE'S NEW PAGE 44 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4205 GENERAL FUND POUCE - PATROL 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGE I EL) Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 010 SALARIES, REGULAR $573,074 $468,817 $486,041 $180,182 $519,622 $0 $0 011 OVERTIME, REGULAR $0 $4,786 $6,000 $6,630 $7,000 $0 $0 020 SALARIES,TEMP/PART-TIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,640 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $0 $56,101 $57,837 $21,823 $63,309 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $0 $34,005 $41,976 $17,588 $39,340 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $16,665 $23,064 $4,058 $19,302 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $573,074 $580,374 $614,918 $230,281 $661,213 $0 $0 MATERIALS + SUPPLIES 111 STATIONERY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 121 SUPPLIES,BLDGS+GRNDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 160 SUPPLIES,OPERATING $13,220 $602 $600 $451 $600 $0 $0 170 MOTOR FUELS+ LUBRICANT $0 $20,881 $6,300 $301 $16,029 $0 $0 210 BOOKS + PERIODICALS $0 $291 $475 $290 $250 $0 $0 240 UNIFORMS+ CLOTHING $0 $5,900 $6,400 $7,726 $5,610 $0 $0 TOTAL MATERIALS+ SUPPLIES $13,220 $27,674 $13,775 $8,768 $22,489 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $6,903 $0 $300 $0 $300 $0 $0 310 TELEPHONE $0 $2,240 $2,640 $1,223 $2,640 $0 $0 343 PRINTING $0 $427 $400 $74 $400 $0 $0 361 MEMBERSHIPS $0 $0 $30 $0 $30 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $0 $3,400 $3,076 $624 $2,660 $0 $0 390 GRANTS + SUBSIDIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 401 RENTAL, EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 480 INSURANCE&BONDS $0 $0 $10,950 $2,426 $13,390 $0 $0 513 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT $0 $1,250 $1,930 $392 $1,770 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $6,903 $7,317 $19,326 $4,739 $21,190 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $0 $17,615 $15,400 $9,146 $11,900 $0 $0 704 VEHICLES $23,172 $32,067 $21,000 $888 $30,000 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $23,172 $49,682 $36,400 $10,034 $41,900 $0 $0 TOTAL POLICE - PATROL $616.369 $665.047 $684419 $253,822 $746,792 $0 NEW PAGE 45 DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: INVESTIGATION • 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION I EXPENDITURES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL- ACTUAL BUDGET -BUDGET - APPROVED Employee Services 106,989 111,433 118,903 165,158 Materials & Services 4,399 2,226 5,275 3,199 Contractual Services 1,069 1,329 3,762 4,092 Capital Outlay 925 1,500 2,500 TOTAL 113,382 114,988 129,440 174,949 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: 2 2 2 INVEST. 2 2 2 2 CHIEF .15 LIEUTENANT .20 SECRETARY .40 P-T Positions: SENIOR CLERK .15 TOTAL 2 2 2 2.9 FTE'S NEW PAGE 46 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4207 GENERAL FUND POLICE - INVESTIGATION 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 010 SALARIES, REGULAR $106,989 $89,794 $94,633 $35,881 $132,852 $0 $0 011 OVERTIME, REGULAR $0 $0 $1,000 $262 $1,000 $0 $0 020 SALARIES, TEMP/PART-TIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $0 $10,574 $10,902 $4,093 $15,389 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $0 $7,440 $7,920 $3,715 $11,484 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $3,625 $4,448 $782 $4,433 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $106,989 $111,433 $118,903 $44,733 $165,158 $0 $0 MATERIALS + SUPPLIES 111 STATIONERY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 121 SUPPLIES, BLDGS+GRNDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 160 SUPPLIES,OPERATING $4,399 $98 $1,100 $0 $1,100 $0 $0 170 MOTOR FUELS + LUBRICANT $0 $837 $2,700 $23 $500 $0 $0 210 BOOKS + PERIODICALS $0 $291 $475 $267 $250 $0 $0 240 UNIFORMS+ CLOTHING $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,020 $1,349 $0 $0 TOTAL MATERIALS+ SUPPLIES $4,399 $2,226 $5,275 $1,310 $3,199 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $1,069 $100 $300 $40 $300 $0 $0 310 TELEPHONE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 343 PRINTING $0 $427 $300 $0 $300 $0 $0 361 MEMBERSHIPS $0 $30 $80 $36 $80 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $0 $772 $866 $762 $1,032 $0 $0 390 GRANTS + SUBSIDIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 401 RENTAL, EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 480 INSURANCE&BONDS $0 $0 $2,066 $1,172 $2,230 $0 $0 513 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $150 $8 $150 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $1,069 $1,329 $3,762 $2,018 $4,092 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $925 $0 $500 $304 $2,500 $0 $0 704 VEHICLES $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $925 $0 $1,500 $304 $2,500 $0 $0 TOTAL POLICE - INVESTIGATIC $113.382 $114.988 $129.440 $48,365 $174,949 I0 NEW PAGE 47 C DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: MIS 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 1.994 199 1996_ 1996 ACTUALACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED Employee Services Materials & Services Contractual Services 51,529 67,602 67,528 69,156 Capital Outlay TOTAL 51,529 67,602 67,528 69,156 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL.ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: Total F-T Positions: P-T Positions: TOTAL FTE'S NEW PAGE 48 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4209 GENERAL FUND POLICE - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 1993 1994 1995 1995 P TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED Y.T.D. REQUESTS TREQUESTS APPROVES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $51,529 $56,333 $56,828 $13,479 $57,956 $0 $0 310 TELEPHONE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 343 PRINTING $0 $0 $0 0 $0$0 $0 $0 $0 361 MEMBERSHIPS $0 $0 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 390 GRANTS +SUBSIDIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 401 RENTAL, EQUIPMENT $0 $912 $1,020 $373 $1,20 $0 $0 480 INSURANCE&BONDS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 513 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT $0 $10,357 $9,680 $4,221-_ _$10.180 - TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $51,529 $67,602 $67,528 $18,073 $69,156 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 704 VEHICLES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL POLICE - MIS $51.529 $67,602 $67,528 $18,073 $69,156 $_0 $.(1 • NEW PAGE 49 DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: EMERGENCY SERVICE 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL -ACTUAL TUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED Employee Services 15,716 14,861 16,817 16,992 Materials & Services Contractual Services 332 707 500 750 Capital Outlay TOTAL 16,048 15,568 17,317 17,742 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: .25 .25 .25 EMER SER DIR .25 .25 .25 .25 P-T Positions: TOTAL .25 .25 .25 .25 FTE'S NEW PAGE 50 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL- 1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4230 GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY SERVICES 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 010 SALARIES, REGULAR $12,652 $12,011 $13,408 $5,428 $13,896 $0 $0 011 OVERTIME, REGULAR $1,493 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 020 SALARIES,TEMP+PART TIME $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $895 $1,369 $1,643 $619 $1,584 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $5 $935 $930 $494 $990 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $671 $546 $836 $147 $522 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $15,716 $14,861 $16,817 $6,688 $16,992 $0 $0 MATERIALS + SUPPLIES 160 SUPPLIES, OPERATING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL MATERIALS+ SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 310 TELEPHONE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 321 ELECTRICITY $196 $222 $250 $78 $250 $0 $0 363 TRAINING $136 $485 $250 $69 $500 $0 $0 380 MILEAGE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 513 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $502 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $332 $707 $500 $649 $750 $0 $0 CAPITAL OUTLAY 703 EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 . $0 TOTAL EMERGENCY SERVICES $16 048 $15,568 $17,317 $7,337 $17,742 V V NEW PAGE 51 DEPARTMENT: POLICE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SERVICE 1996.RESOURCE ALLOCATION EXPENDITURES 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 -ACT-UAL ACTUAL, - BUDGET BUDGET -APPROVED - Employee Services 14,588 14,363 15,177 15,521 Materials & Services 515 719 550 700 Contractual Services 1,730 415 2,517 2,000 Capital Outlay TOTAL 16,833 15,497 18,244 18,221 APPROPRIATION PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS POSITION 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET APPROVED F-T Positions: P-T Positions: .5 .5 .5 C.S.O. .5 .5 .5 .5 TOTAL .5 .5 .5 .5 FTE'S NEW PAGE 52 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET DETAIL-1996 EXPENDITURES 100-4240 GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES/ANIMAL CONTROL 1993 1994 1995 1995 DEPARTMENT TEAM COUNCIL ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGE i tU Y.T.D. REQUESTS REQUESTS APPROVES PERSONNEL SERVICES 020 SALARIES,TEMP + PARTT1ME $13,188 $11,253 $11,703 $4,567 $11,934 $0 $0 030 PENSIONS $1,185 $1,083 $1,420 $447 $1,448 $0 $0 040 GROUP INSURANCE $0 $1,860 $1,860 $933 $1,980 $0 $0 050 WORKERS COMPENSATION $215 $167 $194 $34 $159 $0 $0 060 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $14,588 $14,363 $15,177 $5,981 $15,521, $0 $0 MATERIALS + SUPPLIES 160 SUPPLIES,OPERATING $76 $242 $150 $19 $150 $0 $0 170 MOTOR FUELS+ LUBRICANT $323 $455 $250 $0 $400 $0 $0 240 UNIFORMS+CLOTHING $116 $22 $150 $37 $150 $0 $0 TOTAL MATERIALS+ SUPPLIES $515 $719 $550 $56 $700 $0 $0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERV $1,730 $415 $2,517 $102 $2,000 $0 $0 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $1,730 $415 $2,517 $102 $2,000 $0 $0 TOTAL COMM SERV/ANIMAL CT $16833 15,497 $18 244 $6,139 $18,221 $0 V NEW PAGE53 DEPARTMENT: STREETS PROGRAM: PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT 1996 RESOURCE ALLOCATION - - 1993-— - --1994- - - -1995- - 1996 -- -1-916- -_ --- EXPENDITURES ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET EST. APPR'D Employee Services $51118 $53080 $64827 $66716 $ Materials & Services $9874 $1346 $3674 $4559 $ Contractual Services $489 $8496 $4475 $9075 $ Capital Outlay $47020 $127243 $125500 $131600 $ TOTAL APPROPRIATION $108501 $190165 $198976 $211950 $ ... . . . .. . .. ... PERSONNEL ALLOCATIONS 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 POSITION ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET EST. APPROVED F-T Positions: Operator & 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.13 Director of PW Department Secretary .33 Engineering Tech .33 Total F-T Positions: 1.13 1.13 1.13 1.79 P-T Positions: Seasonal .25 .25 TOTAL ETES 1.13 1.13 1.38 2.04 NEW PAGE 54 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CITY ADMINISTRAT• ' 4 DATE: JULY 5, 1995 RE: INDEX FOR WEEK OF JULY 10, 1995 MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 10, 1995 . Special Budget Work Session - Discussion of First Draft 1996 Budget - July 10, 1995, 6:00 p.m. . Council Work Session, July 10, 1995, 7:00 p.m. ITEMS PROVIDED IN THIS WEEK'S COUNCIL PACKET . This Is It! . Agenda ****************** ADMINISTRATOR'S SCHEDULE (Please note that this schedule is subject to change as meetings are scheduled, rescheduled or canceled. At any time Michele, Cathy or Lynnette will have my most current schedule and a number where I can be reached at all times . ) Monday, July 10, 1995 6:00 p.m. Special Budget Meeting 10:00 a.m. Fire Budget Meeting - Blaine (Three City Officials) 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, July 11 , 1995 7:30 a.m. AMM Breakfast Meeting - 2 - Wednesday, July 12, 1995 10:00 a.m. Fire Budget (Station 1 - City and Fire Reps.) Thursday, July 13, 1995 8:40 a.m. Bridge--T-echnologer-Par-k_-Meeting _ _ _-_ _- _ Friday, July 14, 1995 MCMA Meeting - 1 :00 a.m. (247_,i_zelAd it/W-/4 7 / a CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 10,1995 6:00 P.M. --OUTLINE-- Problem--Balls coming over out-field fences from Silver View Park ball diamonds and hitting houses of Silver Lake Woods homeowners. Several pieces of siding and a window have had to be replaced. Background--Several-meetings and discussions among-SLW homeowners and city officials have taken place, including at least one presentation at a City Council meeting. --City installed an orange "snow-fence" atop the berm in 1994 and again in 1995. --Gene Wagner (SLWHA Pres.) met with Mary Saarion, Rick (Forester), and two others atop the berm by the balifield on May 18, 1995 to review the problem and discuss options. Solution--All at the meeting on 5-18-95 agreed a "green wall of 15 Black Hills Spruce, properly placed, would provide an effective and visually pleasing solution to the problem. The total cost would be approx. $200.00 per tree or $3000.00 in all. City Position--There is no money budgeted for this item and the city is not legally liable for damage to property or homeowners in this case, therefore, nothing more will be done. SLWHA Position--Any organization (SLWHA, VFW, Bridgemans or the City of Mounds View) must assume responsibility for damage to neighbors caused by the activities allowed or sponsored by that organization. --SLWHA members pay approx. $250,000.00 in property taxes each year with about $45,000.00 (18%) going to the City of Mounds View and $4500.00 (10%) of the city's share to the Park Board. We need only about $3000.00 to correct a problem which is serious and is not going to go away. --Is it possible to get a copy of the legal opinion which absolves the City of any liability? Research by SLWHA legal people indicates this position can be challenged. Request--Install 15 trees on top of the berm in locations which will provide a "green wall" of protection for nur SLW homeowners. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 2 STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1397WS 1111706 � AGENDA SESSION DATE July 10, 1995 Report Date: 6-2 9-9 5 DISPOSITION Item Description: Consideration of Stop Sign Petition Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; Staff spoke to a resident in the Groveland neighborhood area regarding a request for a three way stop sign installation at the intersection of Ardan Ave. and Fairchild Ave. The resident proceeded to explain of an incident of a young child entering Ardan Ave. from the pathway that connects LaPort Drive and Ardan Ave. Apparently this child was nearly involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. I explained that it was staff' s opinion that the intersection probably would not meet the warrants for a three way stop. Staff continued by explaining the procedure required for the possible installation of regulatory signs . Since that date staff has received a petition from residents in the area. Staff explained that the petition would be brought before the City Council for their consideration. At that time staff would provide council with all pertinent information available regarding the intersection and the warrants for a stop sign installation. It would then be Council' s decision whether to direct staff to conduct a traffic study of the intersection and surrounding appenditures . Staff requested traffic reports from the Police Department for the past Two years for the intersection in question. To date there has been no accidents at the intersection, although there was a bicycle/vehicle accident, where the bicyclist ran into a vehicle on Ardan Ave, after entering the street. Traffic counts have not been taken through this intersection, although in 1993 only 1000 vehicles crossed the intersection of Ardan Ave. at Groveland Road (both directions) . The warrants for Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for merely a two way stop sign is 3 , 000 ADT. Staff did offer to install small stop signs on the pathway at the entrance to Ardan Ave. These signs are on order, and will be placed on all pathways that enter streets . Staff seeks Council direction regarding this petition. ' ( Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION; ' REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 3. STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1398WS 111706 � AGENDA SESSION DATE July 10 , 1995 Report Date: 7-5-9 5 DISPOSITION Seu eublic nearing to wusider Ordinauue No.565, Ameucliuy Lixe Muuude View Item Description: Municipal Code, Chapter 906.04 Entitled "Watermeters", Subd. 4, Entitled, "Liability for Repairs. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report Alik& 914.,7 114-% - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) ,SUMM At the June Council work session, staff was directed to amend the ordinance relating to the liability for repairs to customer water services . The amended ordinance will add, that the City of Mounds View will assume responsibility for the repair or replacement of any impervious surface damaged or removed, while performing a repair of a leak or break of a private water service . The property owner will still be responsible for the entire repair of the service to the City water main. For Council' s consideration is amended Ordinance 906 . 04 Subd. 4 . Liability for Repairs : After the initial connection has been made to the watermain, the applicant of the occupant of other user of such premises shall be liable for all repairs between the water main and the structure located on the premise. The Municipality shall provide repair of amz impervious surface, should it be necessary in the performance of the repair of a leak or break of the property' s service . Maintenance of the curb stop box shall be that of the applicant, owner or occupant or other user of the premises, and it shall be the responsibility of said party to maintain the curb stop box at such height as will ensure that it will remain above the finished grade of the land or property. Nothing herein will prevent the Municipality from recovering the cost of repairs from the applicant, owner or other occupant or other user of such premises or any other party in the event it can be established that said parties were the cause of the damages requiring the repairs . (1988 Code 70 . 04) If this amended version meets with Council approval, staff would recommend set a public hearing for formal introduction of the ordinance, August 14 , 1995 . Should Council have any questions regarding this ordinance, please do not hesitate to call me . y, Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION; AGENDA ITEM NO. 4 JULY 10, 1995 Memo to: Mounds View City Council From: Community Policing Committee Concerning: A proposed policy concerning Graffiti on city property. The city of Mounds View shall maintain a zero tolerance toward graffiti on property under its control. The police will record and investigate all occurrences of graffiti to city property. The city will at all times endeavor to clean up graffiti found on its property within 48 hours. All graffiti will first be reported to the police who will investigate and keep records of each occurrence and then notify the appropriate department that the graffiti is ready for clean up. During the police investigation the Parks •and Recreation Dept. or Public Works Dept. will make preparations for clean up. It is understood that some of the city's buildings are difficult to clean and may at times take longer then 48 hours to clean up due to the extent of the damage, the type of material to be cleaned, and/or the type of surface to be cleaned. Cooperative inter departmental efforts to expedite removal are encouraged and expected. The use of chemicals will be avoided whenever possible. If chemicals are used to clean graffiti off of city property the safest form of chemical will be used and every effort will be made to safeguard the community during and after its use. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 5 nlorOJR S STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1399WS Lar Report Date: 7-06-95 AGENDA SESSION DATE JULY 10, 1995 DISPOSITION Item Description: Discussion of Anoka. County Chamber of Commerce Administrator's Review/Recommendation: ` - No comments to supplement this report ` - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY: Anoka County Chamber of Commerce who represents over 600 businesses has been looking for a viable site to attract a hotel/conference center. The membership and board have put a high priority on attracting such a center and they established a Hotel Task Force several months ago. With no luck in finding a site in Anoka County, the chamber would like to get behind the proposal for a hotel/conference center in Mounds View on Highway 10. Anoka, County Chamber is willing to assist in funding a market feasibility study as well as market the idea to their members. In light of this, Director, Tom Snell, felt it would be appropriate to address the Council on the activities of the Anoka County Chamber and ask for our support by becoming a member. Membership in Anoka County Chamber not only opens the door for a more regional approach to economic development but it also affords some excellent opportunities for our school district. Mr. Snell and a representative from the board will be in attendance at the work session to discuss the City's partnership with Anoka County Chamber of Commerce. I believe the suggestion dues would be $195 annually. (2,4,A4/ 4 44.4_ e_toAt. e Cathy Bennett, Economic D4velopment Coordinator j3.ECOMMENDATION; REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATIONnior Agenda Section: 6. ODS Report Number: 95-1400WS STAFF REPORT AGENDA SESSION DATE JULY 10, 1995 OK Report Date: 7-06-95 DISPOSITION Item Description: Discussion of Highway 10 Properties Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report A • it. - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; The following is an update on several properties that were discussed at the work session on June 10, 1995. 2625 Highway 10 (Blue House near Hardees): I met with the owner of the property, John Hildreth, last week. Mr. Hildreth has been the owner of the property for over four years; After the fire, which was started in the under grade garage, Mr. Hildreth decided to convert the single family home into three separate apartments. After making the improvements, he found out that he was required to improve the driveway and provide garages for any potential tenants. Subsequently, Mr. Hildreth will be relocating out of the State and is very interested in selling the property. He is asking $150,000 and has an appraisal on the "triplex" for $137,000. According to Ramsey County, in 1994 the house had an assessed value of the following: Land $24,400 Building $40,000 _ Total $64,400 Total Taxes $910.30/year City's Portion $164/year Mr. Hildreth is willing to work with the City. If the council is interested in negotiating with the owner, it is recommended to have the property appraised as a single family residence. & 1y �r Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator RECOMMENDATION; AGENDA PAGE TWO JULY 10, 1995 2975 Highway 10 I have contacted Norwest Bank regarding the Auto Central site. The foreclosure process should begin in mid July and take approximately 6 weeks. Then Norwest would hold a Sheriffs sale on the property upon which the owners will have a 6 month redemption period to come current on the mortgage. After the 6 month period, Norwest Bank will have rights to the property and will put it on the market for purchase. Deb Bisek of Norwest wank was uffamiliar with the legalities of a Right of First Refusal Agreement-but outlined our options: o We can currently negotiate with the owners of the property. o We can purchase the note from the Bank and pursue foreclosure proceedings ourselves o We can purchase the note at the Sheriffs sale but would not have full control of the property until after the 6 month redemption period. o Purchase from Norwest once the property is on the market. I am in consultation with Jim Thomson regarding our options and will relay his opinion at the work session. K-Gas Site: I have been in touch with the owner of the K-Gas Site. We had scheduled a meeting last week but it was canceled due to a conflict on their part. He does not have an appraisal on the site but will be forwarding me the most recent status on the environmental cleanup. 4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 8 OM OE STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1402WS Dom`" JULY 10, 1995 Report Date: 7-06-95 AGENDA SESSION DATE DISPOSITION Item Description: Update on Safety Lights on County Road I at Pinewood Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) $TJMMARY; I spoke with Janet Folsum, District 621 Board Administrative Assistant, regarding the status of the Board's deliberations on the lights on County Road I . She recalled that the Board did not make a decision to fund the lights, but noted that the discussion about the lights was in conjunction with the construction of additional space at Pinewood. She noted that she will contact John Ostlund (the District's Operations Manager) and have him call me on Monday for a more informative update. I will have that information for you on Monday. Sart//antha 0 suno, City Adm. istrator RECOMMENDATION; CM OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 9. 111706STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1403Ws W AGENDA SESSION DATE July y 10 1995 Report Date: 7-6-95 DISPOSITION Item Description: Continued Discussion of the Assessment Policy Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report \r 'V - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) ,r+UMMARY; At the June 22, 1995 City Council meeting, staff presented additional information regarding the Assessment Policy that Council desired more time to discuss . Among these items, was Staff' s recommendation that the Preventative Maintenance activities involved the Pavement Management, not be included the Assessment Policy. The typical expenditures for these activities has historically been approximately $85, 000 . The reasons it is not cost efficient to include these cost in the Assessment Policy, is that it will require an enormous amount of time for all individuals involved. Public notices and Public Hearing notices (sent to every resident within 300 feet of a proposed street to be sealcoated) , engineering services, and possible assessments of merely $100 would have to be sent to the County. These activities make assessing maintenance activities not cost effective or efficient . Finance Director Don Brager prepared a memo to me on that Monday estimating the levy increase required to raise these funds annually. The increased tax to perform these measures on an average $86, 000 home would be approximately $20 per year. If all streets in the city were rated at the same level, they would be sealcoated every 5 - 7 years . At a 2/3 assessed rate the expense to the resident would be approximately $100 . Theoretically the cost to the resident is the same either way. This memo regarding the required levy increase accompanies this report . Staff also heard from residents, the question, "How much will it cost to reconstruct my street?" Staff prepared a cost analysis based on the Sherwood Estates project for Council for the June 12 , 1995 meeting. The analysis was based on an 2/3 assessment . Comments were heard regarding lowering the assessed rate . Staff has prepared the same project at various rates for Council' s review. Should Council choose to reduce the 2/3 rate, it could be viewed as a comprise, and possibly reduce public concern regarding the fairness of the assessment rate. This summary is also included for Council' s review. Staff is preparing a comparison of the Assessment Policy to Chapter 8 of the Charter. Flip charts will be available for review to show how the two documents work together, or conflict with each other. These charts will be ppr � esented at the July 17, 1995 council meeting. J*COMMENDATION; (over) In summary, staff is respectfully requesting Council action regarding the assessment rate, and to consider removing pavement management activities from the Assessment Policy, and utilizing Ad valorem taxes to perform these activities. Should Council have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting, please feel free to call me. r -4-)Vjt -&& Mich el Ulrich, Direct Public Works cD R U) U) CCOO N E d a Ef} Ef} W < N W 6 CO Q C D 'G) CN 01 co CN 0) 0 CD w—) N N Eft E!4 • CO Q Cl_Ce — CO Cl d' a) Ln r Cf) CD \° M V' N -O CDEft - 0 H M d r F. r p 0 M N Efl Ea ER U J a W Nr Z y co co O N I— LU C I— 0Q 69 o• M co CO 0) 115Z (1) ZH N EA Eft EA O U) 0 0 co) W Q LL. M LO co co co dr Ps co W Q LL a c N EA' N 00 M CC J O H co H CA to 4n.W OoE a LU .c- 06 } U � a) o 0 o CO to a) >- H Q o M r r r C) CO Tr H CC co J_ W 04170. t3 cri O M I— Q Q D LU a) co CO C O co J M O O r O M = r r r r Q y = r r (M r Q N (1) r -0 CO O CO CO N- a) r 12 I- ti CO CO N- N -p N J M C O M O a) 0 N r r r U) Rf CO) W+ () E9 K} 69 63 69 N a) W N O a) cc CO To co a) C W a)a) U O C a) a.. O .c N to W Q- N O) . L O CB 2 O U 13 _ f- U) o O 0 0 as C) L .Q CV i Q • y, M N % a) O (n C O O C O V as N O .... O L E aa)) co 0 o 0 a U) L C) CO .o 4 a) !2 N C N _ N To 'O C • U) M N a v) v) 0 CO o v) < MEMORANDUM TO: MIKE ULRICH, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: DON BRAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE : June 26, 1995 SUBJECT: TAX LEVY FOR SEALCOATING, PATCHING, CRACK FILLING Per your—e-quesc I have calculated a property tax Levy of $85 , 000 for sealcoating, patching, and crack filling. Using the 1995 property tax levy as a base, an additional levy of $85, 000 would increase the tax capacity rate by 1 . 899 . The impact of the increased tax capacity rate is presented in the table below. TAX LEVY FOR SEALCOATING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES 1 Value of riome i ]_995 Tax 1995 Tax + Diff=erence Sealcoat 1 $51, 500 136 . 19 146 . 12 9 . 93 1 1 $73 , 656 204 . 83 219 . 77 14 . 94 ' $76 , 725 221 . 18 237 . 31 16 . 13 $85 , 932 I 2 70 . 20 1 289 . 91 1 19 . 71 l s $97, 185 330 . 13 354 .21 24 . 08 $102 , 300 357 . 371 383 . 43 26 . 06 1 $112 , 530 I 411 . 84 441 . 88 30 . 04 $127, 875 493 . 56 529 . 56 ! 36 . 00 Should you have any questions please contact me . . ORDINANCE NO. 560 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 900 BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 911 ENTITLED, "PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY" The City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain: SECTION I. The Public Improvement Assessment Policy as presented on June 26, 1995 and on file in the Clerk-Administrator's office for public review is hereby adopted and shall become part of this ordinance. SECTION II. The Public Improvement Assessment Policy will become Chapter 911 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days (30) days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this 12th day of June, 1995. Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this day of , 1995. ATTEST: Mayor (SEAL) Clerk-Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I - General Policy Statement 1 Section H - Methods of Assessment 5 Section III - Improvement Type and Cost Apportionment 13 Section IV - Assessment Conditions 15 Section V - Supplemental Assessment Policy Guidelines 17 Section VI - Definitions 21 Exhibit "A" - Summary of Actions and Resolutions 23 Exhibit "B" - Construction Improvement Program Time Schedule 25 Exhibit "C" - Life Cycle for Improvements 26 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS SECTION I - GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT A. PURPOSE The purpose of this Assessment Policy is to provide a fair and equitable manner of recovering and distributing the cost of public improvements. While there is no perfect assessment policy, it is important that assessments be implemented in a reasonable, consistent and fair manner. There may be exceptions to the Assessment Policy when unique situations or circumstances exist which. may require special consideration and discretion by the City Council. Therefore, the assessment policy is intended to serve as a guide for a systematic assessment process in the City of Mounds View. This policy shall relate only to those public improvements allowable under Chapter 429, Minnesota Statutes. These public improvements may include the following: a) Sanitary sewer utility system improvements b) Water utility system improvements c) Storm sewer, holding pond and drainage systems d) Streets, curb and gutters, grading, graveling e) Pedestrian ways . f) Tree trimming, care and removal g) Abatement of nuisances h) Public malls, plazas and courtyards i) Service charges which are unpaid for the cost of rubbish removal from sidewalks, weed elimination, and the elimination of public health or safety hazards, upon passage of appropriate ordinances j) Surface water maintenance, ie ditch and pond cleaning B. PROCEDURE The procedures used by the City of Mounds View ("City") for levying special assessments are those specified by Minnesota Statutes and the City Charter, which provide that all or a part of the cost of improvements may be assessed against benefitting properties. The procedures for local improvements are summarized in Exhibit "A". While establishing the authority by which communities may proceed to construct public facility projects, the statutes provide no guide as to how costs are to be apportioned. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the local legislative body to establish a fair and reasonable method by which properties will be assessed. Page 2 C. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Three basic criteria must be satisfied before a particular parcel can be validly assessed. They are: 1. The land must have received special benefit from the improvement. 2. The amount of the assessment must not exceed the special benefit. 3. The assessment must be uniform in relation to the same class of property within the assessment area. The primary test for determining the validity of a special assessment is whether the improvement for which the assessment was levied has increased the market value of the property against which the assessment operates in at least the amount of the assessment. An exception might be a project initiated by a single property owner/developer where market value increase may not be a relevant factor given the nature of the improvement. Another test for determining the validity of a special assessment is whether the assessment is based on a uniform methodfor all like classes of property. For example, the use of a front foot assessment for some properties and the use of a per lot assessment for other properties of the same class for the same improvement could result in a non-uniform assessment rate which could mean the assessment would be set aside or could be thrown out by the courts. D. INITIATION OF IMPROVEMENTS Public improvements may be initiated in the following manner and is a summary of the Mounds View Charter, Chapter 8, Section 8.04: 1. Council Initiated. The City Council, on its own motion and without petition, may order the improvement on at least a 4/5 vote of the City Council. However, the City must still follow all statutory provisions which are specified in Minnesota Statutes, 429.021, subd. 3. Page 5 SECTION II - METHODS OF ASSESSMENT The nature of an improvement determines the method of assessment. The objective is to choose an assessment method which will arrive at a reasonable, fair and equitable assessment which will be uniform upon the same class of property within the assessed area. The most frequently recognized assessment methods are: the unit assessment, the front footage assessment and the area assessment. Depending upon the individual project, any one or a combination of these methods may be utilized to arrive at an approprrdte costdistribution. City staff—MI consider all methods and weigh their applicability to the project and present a recommendation to the City Council in the form of a mock assessment roll (or rolls). A description of each assessment and its corresponding policy application is presented. A separate section (Section III) will identify the appropriate matchup of method with a specific type of project and analyze why each is generally used. The purpose of assessment formulas is to allocate assessed costs among benefitted properties without an actual determination, on a property-by-property basis, of special benefits received. However, the formula should result in a allocation of assessments which is reasonably related to the benefit received. Any one predetermined formula will not be appropriate in all cases because of circumstances unique to the relationship between the specific project and the specific properties benefitted. When considering an assessment method or formula for any given project, it may be necessary to combine assessment methods or to modify the methods described below. Therefore, the following description of methods of assessments should be regarded as guidelines, which may not be appropriate in all cases. Page 3 2. Property Owner Petition. The City Council may decide, by simple majority, on an improvement after receiving a petition for said improvement from the owners of not less than twenty five (25%) of the properties abutting on the streets named in the petition benefitting from the improvement. In addition, all owners of real property abutting upon any street named as the location of any improvement may petition the City Council to construct the improvement and to assess the entire cost against their property. However, as required by the City code, a public hearing shall be conducted on such improvements prior to adoption of a resolution ordering the improvement. The-City-Council may-decide-not to proceed-with-anassessment unless it receives an agreement, signed by all affected property owners, agreeing to the amount of proposed assessments and waiving their rights to appeal such assessments. 3. Developer Request. A developer who is the owner of all the property within the proposed subdivision may petition the City Council to construct the improvement and to assess the entire cost against the developer's property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. However, a developer's agreement, including a valid and enforceable waiver of its right to appeal the levy of special assessments, shall be negotiated and executed prior to said authorization. It may also be advisable to conduct public hearings on the improvement to avoid misunderstanding by the petitioners and to also inform the general public about the nature of the project. E. PROJECT COSTS Project costs shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Construction costs (day labor or contractual). 2. Engineering and consulting fees. 3. Administrative fees. 4. Right-of-Way acquisition/condemnation costs. 5. Legal fees. 6. Capitalized interest. 7. Financing costs. Page 4 The entire project shall be considered as a whole for the purpose of calculating and computing an assessment rate. However, project costs for work of a dissimilar nature (ie., where a project contains different types of work such as street resurfacing in one project area and street reconstruction in another area) shall be calculated separately and assessed separately according to benefit received. If City staff has doubt as to whether or not the costs of the project may exceed the special benefits to the propertythe City_Council should obtain_such appraisals as_rnay be necessary to support the proposed assessment. Appraisals may be obtained anytime after the improvement has been ordered including prior to actually awarding the bid or entering into a contract for the work. The City Council may also conduct assessment hearings and actually adopt the assessment roll anytime after the improvement hearing and before a contract for the work is awarded. The Assessment Policy, in brief summary, consists of six (6) main sections addressing General Policy Statement, Methods of Assessment, Improvement Type and Cost Apportionment, Assessment Conditions, Supplementary Guide section and Definition section. Page 6 a. Unit Assessment. A unit assessment shall be derived by dividing the total project cost by the number of Residential Equivalent Density (RED) units in the project area. A RED unit is defined as a single family residential unit. All platted and unplatted property will assigned RED unit values equivalent to the underlying zoning. When the existing land use is less than the highest and best permitted use, the Council may consider the current use as well as the full potential of land use in determining the appropriate number of RED units. Otherwise, the following RED chart will apply on a per unit basis, subject to adjustment by the Council for any inequities: Single Family 1.00 RED Duplex 1.00 RED Condominium 0.80 RED Multifamily (3 units or more) 0.80 RED Townhouse 0.80 RED Commercial 2.00 Units Industrial 2.00 Units The unit approach has proven to be the best method in those instances whereby the improvement largely benefits everyone to the same degree and the cost of the improvement is not generally affected by parcel size. b. Area Assessment. The assessable area shall be expressed in terms of the number of acres or the number of square feet subject to assessment. When determining the assessable area, the following considerations will be given: 1. Ponding Assessment Consideration. Lakes, ponds and swamps may be considered a part of the assessable area of a parcel. 2. Road Right-of-Way Assessment Consideration. Up to 20 percent (20%) of the gross acreage may be deducted for street right-of-way purposes within unplatted parcels of five acres or more depending upon the parcel configuration and is only applicable to single family residential use. Parcels of less than five acres may not qualify and may be assessed full acreage. The reason for this size restriction is that, in most instances, parcels of less than five acres cannot support an internal public road system. 3. Park Dedication Assessment Consideration. When park land is dedicated as part- of a residential development, as required by Subdivisions Code - Chapter 1204.02, the developer shall not be assessed an acreage charge on the portion of land dedicated. Page 7 c. Front Footage Assessment. The actual physical dimensions of a parcel abutting an improvement (ie., street, sewer, water, etc.) will generally not be construed as the frontage utilized to calculate the assessment for a particular parcel. Rather, an "adjusted front footage" will be determined. The purpose of this method is to equalize assessment calculations for lots of similar size. Individual parcels by their very nature differ considerably in shape and area. The following procedures will apply when calculating adjusted front footage. The selection of the appropriate procedures will be determined by the specific configuration of the parcel. All measurements-will be-scaled-from-available-plat-and-section-maps and-will - - be rounded down to the nearest 1/2 foot dimension with any excess fraction deleted. Categorical type descriptions are as follows: 1. Standard Lots 2. Rectangular Variation Lots 3. Triangular Lots 4. Cul-de-sac Lots 5. Curved Lots 6. Irregularly Shaped Lots 7. Corner Lots 8. Flag Lots 9. Double Frontage Lots • The ultimate objective of these procedures is to arrive at a fair and equitable distribution of cost whereby consideration is given to lot size and parcels are comparably assessed. Page 8 SECTION III - IMPROVEMENT TYPE AND COST APPORTIONMENT A. Street Reconstruction Including Curb and Gutter. The cost of street reconstruction shall be recovered by the adjusted front footage method. The front footage rate shall be determined by dividing the project cost by the total number of adjusted front feet in the project area x the individual adjusted fr_ont_fQotage_xJwo-thirds__(2/3). The assessments per adjusted front foot maw___ vary depending on the underlying zoning of a parcel. Assessments for residential properties which are on collector or arterial streets shall be adjusted so that the amount of the assessment shall be the same as if the project were constructed to residential street standards as provided in Section V.H.1. of this policy. The remaining cost shall be recovered by means of the general ad valorem property tax paid by the entire community or by other funds that may become available to the City for infrastructure cost recovery. B. Street Resurfacing. Street resurfacing is commonly known and referred to as street overlaying whereby a new bed of road material such as bituminous is installed over an existing paved road to a specific thickness. Assessments shall be determined by the adjusted front footage method. C. Sidewalk. Sidewalk improvements may be done in conjunction with a street reconstruction or as a separate project. In any event, cost of sidewalk improvements shall be recovered by means of the general ad valorem property tax paid by the entire community or by other funds that may become available to the City for infrastructure cost recovery. D. Sealcoating. Sealcoating shall be treated as a general maintenance expense and shall be assessed in the same manner as street reconstruction. E. Sanitary Sewer and Water Mains. Repair and replacement of sewer or water mains is usually done in conjunction with a street reconstruction project and the cost of this work should be included as part of the total major street project cost and should also be considered to be included in the rate assessed for street reconstruction. If it is determined that the repair and replacement work results in a greater benefit to some properties and not to others, the Council should consider establishing a different assessment rate based on the benefits received. Page 9 F. Sanitary Sewer and Water Trunk Improvements. Trunk sewer and water mains are usually designed to carry larger volumes of flow than are necessary within an immediate property area in order to serve additional properties beyond the area of their immediate placement. Therefore, 100 percent (100%) of the cost of trunk improvements will be assessed on a unit basis to all properties within a district deemed to be benefitted from the trunk improvements. G. Sewer and Water Services. Individual sewer and water services benefit only the properties-they-serve-arrdH 00-percent-(-1-00%-) of-their cost-shali-be as-sessed-to the property for which they are installed. H. Drainage Improvements. Storm drainage and ponding/basin systems are usually constructed to serve a specific drainage or "watershed" district. The cost of drainage improvements shall be two-thirds (2/3) assessed. The remaining cost will be paid for by the Storm Water Surface Utility and/or by an ad valorem tax basis to the properties within the district as provided by Minnesota Statutes. Storm sewer reconstruction normally takes place together with street reconstruction projects and the costs shall be assessed in accordance with the assessment policies related to street improvements. Site specific improvements would be assessed at a two-thirds (2/3) rate, to the benefitting properties. Special Conditions. Special consideration shall be given to the "age" of a street or utility system when determining the proportion of cost to be assessed to benefitted properties. If it is necessary to reconstruct or resurface a street or perform major repair/replacement work on sewer and water utilities, before a reasonable amount of time (10 to 12 years for resurfacing, 12 to 17 years for partial reconstruction and 17 to 25 years for total reconstruction) the assessment shall be calculated on a pro-rata basis. The remaining cost shall be recovered by means of the general ad valorem property tax paid by the entire community or by other funds that may become available to the City for infrastructure cost recovery. Page 10 1. Standard Lots. In this instance, the adjusted front footage for rectangular lots will be the actual front footage of the lot. The frontage measured shall be the lot width at the front lot line. MAIN AVP . ;o• .90' Adj. Front Footage EXAMPLES i Lot A-50' -of 90 2. Rectangular Variation Lots. For a lot which is approximately rectangular and uniform in shape, the adjusted front footage is computed by averaging the front and back sides of the lot. This method is used only where the divergence between front and rear lot lines is 20 feet or less. MAIN AV E. Adj. Front Footage / 90' 7(7" I. EXAMPLES - Lot A-90: 110 = 100' r 2 in Lot B-70 : 80 = 75' tic' so' 2 3. Trianc uiar Lots. For a triangular shaped lot, the adjusted front footage is computed by averaging the front and back lot lines. The measurement at the back lot line shall not exceed a maximum distance in depth of 150 feet. M A I i\1 ;_` V/E. ICCr -1-...r-1-...r ,1� • Adj. Front Footage \ EXAMPLES —_ Lot A-100 : 40 — 70' isb o' A I \� 2 Lot B-40 : 130 = 85' • 2 _r_ 44• r 12c' �ci — — _ — Lot C-120 - 0 = 60' 2 Page 11 4. Cul-de-Sac Lots. The adjusted front footage for those lots that exist on cul- de-sacs will be calculated at the midsection of the lot at the most reasonably defined and determinable position. This line will be computed by connecting the midpoints of the two side lot lines. Or, if the lots are similar in nature and configuration, a common lot width, such as the standard set back of 30' may be assigned based upon an evaluation of typical lots within the subdivision. AIN CIRCLE Adj. Front Footage M , EXAMPLES o Lot A- 75' m' Lot Lot B-110' Lot C- 80' 7s-• iio _ __- A 8 5. Curved Lots. In certain situations such as those where lots are located along meandering trail system streets, read patterns create curvilineal frontages. In such instances, the adjusted front footage will be the width of the lot measured at the midpoint of the shortest side lot line. �' Adj. Front Footage -• . EXAMPLES / Lot A- 70' / /' ���' Lot B- 90' i __�� ___ Lot C-150' c'- - I Page 12 6. Irregularly Shaped Lots. In many cases, unplatted parcels that are legally described by a metes and bounds description are irregular and odd shaped. The adjusted front footage will be calculated by measuring the lot width at the 30 foot building setback line. • MAIN A V E. Adj. Front Footage c ins 1s-� 12-7 — � EXAMPLES Lot B-140' A B C Lot C-125' • 7. Corner Lots a) On a corner lot, 100 percent (100%) of the adjusted front footage of the short side will be assessed and 25 percent (25%) of the adjusted front footage of the long side will be assessed for improvements benefitting the respective sides. The length of the property sides and not the orientation of the principal building shall determine adjusted front footage in this case. A series of lots (two or more) under common ownership shall be considered as one parcel or lot for determining which is the short or long side of a property. However, this shall only apply to series of lots on which only one principal building is situated. Adj. Front Footage I I EXAMPLES Lot A-Side 1 = 43.75' Side 2 = 95' a, Lot B-Side 1 = 87.5' Side 2 = 125' • I'- In Lei IZS �� I �� ,11AIN AVE. ( =• -i Page 13 b) General Commercial Zoned Corner Lots. No allowance relief will be granted because of the higher inherent property value associated with improved traffic frontage and greater visibility along business district and industrial park intersections. The adjusted front footage shall be the entire frontage measured along the setback line comprising the building envelope. Adj. Front Footage EXAMPLES Lot A-2-0' 4 Lot B-390' - 2.5, ,a 1 0 I QQ 'i a I- A in f = 1 cl iso � j 17S - - - - - - --- - O 0 ^i m is..• MAIN 300' r. E. 8. Fiaq Lots. Properties which utilize a narrow private easement or maintain-ownership of access to their property exceeding a minimum length of 125 feet, thereby having a small frontage on a street, will be assigned an adjusted front footage of 75 feet. This dimension is consistent with the subdivision ordinance which prescribes such length as the minimum lot frontage along a public roadway. The adjusted front footage for flag lots whose driveway access is under 125 feet will be measured at the building setback line from the access terminus. Adj. Front Footage EXAMPLES :o �.lAIN AV.":. Lot A-75' Lot B-90' I30' 7-1 is 1.Q; EQ I Page 14 9. Double Frontage Lots. If a parcel, other than a corner lot, comprises frontage on two streets and is eligible for subdivision, then an adjusted front footage assessment will be charged along each street. For double frontage lots lacking the necessary depth for subdivision, only a single adjusted front footage will be computed. The frontage with driveway access to front of house, shall be assessed. Adj. Front Footage ,V►A ;,v AVE. MAIN AVE EXAMPLES Ito' ao' Lot A-220' �o Lot B- 80' ` N N A n • Ira' Page 15 SECTION IV - ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS A. Terms of Assessment. The term of special assessments shall normally be for a ten (10) year period. However, in some cases the project costs could warrant either shorter or longer terms. Some major reconstruction projects where several types of improvements are involved could lead to a very high assessment which could create a financial hardship if assessed for a ten (10) year term. A twenty (20) to thirty (30) year term may be appropriate in this case. In any event, the assessment term should never exceed the potential life of the improvement. B. Interest Rate. The interest rate charged on assessments for all projects financed by debt issuance shall be two percent (2%) greater than the net interest rate of the bond issue or debt used to finance the improvement, or the general rate of interest available to the City for municipal borrowing if the project is funded internally. This is necessary in order to ensure adequate cash flow when the City is unable to reinvest assessment prepayments at an interest rate sufficient to meet the interest cost of debt or when the City experiences problems of payment collection delinquencies. Interest on initial special assessment installments shall begin to accrue from the date of the resolution adopting the assessment. Owners must be notified by mail of any changes adopted by the City Council regarding interest rates or prepayment requirements which differ from those contained in the notice of the proposed assessment. C. Payment Procedures. The property owner has five available options when considering payment of assessments: 1. Tax Payment. If no payment is undertaken by the property owner, then special assessment installments will appear annually on the individual's property tax statement for the duration of the assessment term. 2. Full Payment. No interest will be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days of the date of adoption of the assessment roll. 3. Partial Payment. The property owner has a one-time opportunity to make a partial payment reduction of any amount against his/her assessment. This option may only be exercised within the 30-day period immediately following adoption of the assessment roll. Page 16 4. Prepayment. The property owner may at any time prior to November 15 of the initial year, prepay the balance of the assessment with interest accrued to December 31 of that year. The property owner may also choose to pay the remaining assessment balance at any time, with the exception of the current year's installment of principal and interest. D. Appeals Procedures. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any as-sessment adopted unless a-written objection-signed bythe affect-d-p-roparty owner is filed with the City Clerk's office prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The property owner may appeal an assessment to District Court by serving notice of the appeal upon the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service of the appeal upon the City Clerk. E. Reapportionment Upon Land Division. When a tract of land against which a special assessment has been levied is subsequently divided or subdivided by plat or otherwise, the City Council may, on application of the owner of any part of the tract or on its own motion, equitably apportion among the various lots or parcels in the tract all the installments of the assessment against the tract remaining unpaid and not then due if it determines that such apportionment will not materially impair collection of the unpaid balance of the original assessment against the tract. The apportionment shall be done on the same basis as the original assessment unless another method of apportioning can be done with the owner's acceptance and if the apportionment will not materially impair collection of the unpaid balance of the assessment against the tract of land. In any case, the City Council may require furnishing of a satisfactory surety bond in certain cases as specified in Minnesota Statutes Section 429.071, Subd. 3. Notice of the apportionment and of the right to appeal shall be mailed to or personally serviced upon all owners of any part of the tract. F. Senior Citizen Deferral. Chapter 202.13 of the Mounds View City Code allows the City Council, at its discretion, to defer the payment of any special assessment for local improvements constructed by the City when it determines by a three-fifths (3/5) vote that the property being assessed is homestead property and that one or more of the owners of the property is sixty-five (65) years of age or over and that the payment of the assessment would be a hardship for the owner thereof. The interest for senior citizen deferral shall be at the same rate that the City sets for other property owners for the improvement. Page 17 SECTION V - SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENT POLICY GUIDELINES A. Areas Partially Served by Utilities. Any tract of land, lot or parcel whereby a project improvement, such as sewer or water lateral or ending street terminus, does not extend fully past or beyond the property shall be considered served, benefitted and assessed accordingly. The current special assessment shall be subject to an adjusted front footage not to exceed 150 feet and a maximum current acreage of 2.5 acres, provided said assessment does not exceed the special benefit conferred upon the affected property. If an improvement benefits, non abutting properties-which maybe served-byrtheimprovernent-when later extensions or improvements are made but are not initially assessed, the City may reimburse itself for all or part of the costs incurred by assessing those non- abutting properties at the time of the later extensions or improvements. However, proper notice must be given of that fact at the time of making the extensions or improvements to the previously unassessed non-abutting properties. The City may also establish "hookup" charges to recover costs of sewer and water main improvements not initially assessed. B. Preliminary Plat Consideration. Land could be considered for assessment based on preliminary plat consideration. This consideration will occur only when the following scenarios exits: (1) the City Council has approved a preliminary plat, and (2) a public-hearing ordering the improvement project has not yet occurred. In the event this exists, assessment frontages may be calculated based upon the proposed lot configuration within the preliminary plat. Road right-of-way within the proposed street alignment will not be subject to assessment. C. Tax Exempt Property. Other than land under City ownership, there are three categories of tax exempt properties. Said properties shall be assessed as follows: 1. Churches and schools shall be assessed in the same manner as commercial and industrial zoned property, as long as the assessments do not exceed the special benefits conferred. Acreage assessment shall be based upon the gross acreage of the site. Adjusted front footage shall be similarly calculated along the building setback line in its entirety. 2. State land is subject to assessment based upon procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.19, subd. 2. Page 18 3. County land is subject to assessment and shall be assessed in the same manner as if it were privately owned, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 435.19, subd. 1, as long as the assessments do not exceed the special benefits conferred. D. Municipal Praoerty__As-sesements. City owner_-_prop_erly is dividedintothree classifications for the purpose of determining assessment participation. They are: 1. Public Facility Land 2. Public Right-of-Way 3. Park Land Public facility property is defined as land utilized for public buildings such as city halls, fire halls, libraries, maintenance garages, municipal parking lots, etc. Public facility property within a project area will participate in the total assessable cost of an improvement and will be treated in the same manner as any other benefitted parcel. Public right-of-way property consisting of all City acquired easements, subject to fee title, for the specific purpose of utility placement or street construction will be assessed and treated in the same manner as any other benefitted parcel. Park land assessment eligibility is further categorized according to the following descriptions: 1. "Community Parks" are characterized by a higher degree of intense public use and are relatively large in area size. They are normally associated with athletic events and sporting activities, ie, softball, football, baseball, hockey, etc. Park lands of this nature will be subject to assessments. Because community parks provide citywide benefit, the cost of these assessment shall be recovered by a special levy upon the ad valorem taxes. 2. "Neighborhood Parks" accommodate open space objectives within residential development and are passive in use as indicated by such features as playground structures. Because neighborhood parks are commonly used by the immediate residents of the area, such park land will not be assessed if it comprises less than 25 percent of the aggregate project area. Larger parks representing an area greater than 25 percent of the aggregate project area shall participate in the assessment process in the same manner as community parks. Page 19 3. "Parkland Dedication" is required either in the form of cash in lieu of land or a land grant. The developer shall be responsible for the payment of all special assessments existing at the time of dedication. Depending upon the amount of land involved, the development shall not be assessed trunk acreage for that portion exceeding the minimum percentage dedication requirement for park purposes. E. Tax Eo_rfeitur_e Assessments. When a-parcel of-tax-forfeited-land-is returned-to private ownership, and the parcel is benefitted by an improvement for which special assessments were canceled because of the forfeiture, the City may, upon notice and hearing as provided for the original assessment, make a reassessment or a new assessment as to the parcel in an amount equal to the amount remaining unpaid on the original assessment. F. New Subdivisions 1. The improvement costs of new subdivisions shall be the sole responsibility of the property developer except consideration shall be given for assessing any other properties that receive special benefit from the improvements. G. Street Standards • 1. Minnesota State Aid Road Funds (MSA). The City is eligible for and annually receives funds from the State for the construction of roadways and related systems which are designed to specific standards. The State Aid procedures do not dictate how the City expends its annual appropriation, but rather it approves proposed City expenditures for eligible projects. Therefore, the City has the latitude to define how much MSA funding could be used in a given project. Stated differently, the City has the ability to define a project's assessable cost, and if the assessable cost is below the project cost, fund the difference with MSA monies. The MSA Board has extensively researched design standards for roadways. The City has approximately eight (8) miles of MSA designated streets. These streets are classified minor collectors and must be constructed to MSA Specifications to received funding. Page 20 • Page 21 SECTION VI - DEFINITIONS ADJUSTED FRONT FOOTAGE The number of feet actually_utilized in calculating an assessment for a particular property. This may differ from the actual front footage of the property. ASSESSMENT -The dollar amou charged-ag-ainsta-property receiving an improvement benefit. CONDOMINIUM Individual ownership of a unit in a multi-unit structure (similar to an apartment building). A special relationship exists whereby the individual owns the actual air space within the physical confines of the unit but not the barrier walls themselves. DRAINAGE DISTRICT An area defined by the City Engineer which shall form the physical boundaries where benefit exists within a storm sewer project. Property to be included within a district shall be all land which contributes to storm water runoff, as well as land serving as a collector basin for storing such water. Natural geographical • features normally form these boundaries. LATERAL A lateral sewer is designated to collect the sewage from a project area for conveyance to a trunk facility. A water lateral is sized to provide water in sufficient volumes and pressure as required to serve a defined project area. MULTIFAMILY A structure of more than two (2) units, the primary purpose of which is to provide rental or leased living space to the general public. Building characteristics include common hallways for access purposes and a common parking lot. NUISANCE ABATEMENTS The elimination of a nuisance whereby the City acts on behalf of the property owner as authorized by ordinance to eliminate problems such as junk, weeds, • dead trees, etc. The City may collect the charges for all or any part of the cost of eliminating any such nuisance by levying a special assessment against the property benefitted. Page 22 OVERSIZING A pipe which is designed and constructed larger and/or deeper than necessary to serve a specific project area. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT A project undertaken by the City under the authority granted in MSA 429.021 for the purpose of installation of improvements such as street, curb and gutter, sewer, water, etc. A public hearing shall be conducted to determine the necessity and common good of the project as it affects the community. Upon authorization, the City will proceed with construction and administration of the project. TOWNHOUSE Single family attached units in structures housing three (3) or more contiguous dwelling units, sharing a common wall, each having separate individual front and rear entrances; the structure is that of a row-type house as distinguished from multiple-dwelling apartment buildings. UTILITY IMPROVEMENT A defined area within which all properties are deemed AREA to have been served by an important project and are considered to receive the benefit. Page 23 EXHIBIT "A" SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Initiation of proceedings either by the Council or by petition of affected property owners. Owners may waive public hearing and submit "Agreement of Assessment and Waiver of Irregularity and Appeal". Adopt Resolution "Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering preparation of Report" (should be published because of appeal process) or, if not using petition, "Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement" (need not be published). 2. Preparation of report on the proposed improvement, submission to and approval by Council, Council then accepts the report and orders a public hearing. (When a petition signed by 100% of the landowners requests the improvement, the Council may order the improvement without a hearing.) Adopt Resolution "Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement" (need not be published). 3. After a public hearing, or if hearing is waived, adopt following Resolution: Adopt Resolution "Ordering Improvement and preparation of Plans and Specs". 4. After submission to and approval by Council the following Resolution is required: Adopt Resolution "Approving Plans and Specifications, Ordering Improvement and Advertisement for Bids". 5. After receiving bids, Council will adopt the following Resolution awarding the bid: Adopt Resolution "Accepting Bid" (Need not be published.) 6. Issuance of Bonds to finance improvement. Page 25 EXHIBIT "B" EXAMPLE OF IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE 1. The financing of public improvements in existing developed areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 429 of the Minnesota Statutes and the Mounds View City Charter. The following is a summary of the steps required under these laws: A. Initiation of proceedings either by Council or petition of affected property owners. B. Preparation of a feasibility report. C. Public hearing on proposed improvement. D. Ordering of Improvement and preparation of plans. E. Award of contract. F. Issuance_of bonds to finance the improvement. G. Performance of work under contract. H. Levy of special assessments after public hearing on proposed assessments. Page 26 EXHIBIT "C" LIFE CYCLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS The following public improvements may be financed by the City to serve existing developed areas. The life cycle for improvements for assessment purposes is: A. Trunk sanitary - 30 years B. Lateral-sanitary-sewers-=0-years C. Storm sewers - 30 years D. Bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter - 25 years E. Sidewalks - 20 years F. Watermain trunk lines - 40 years G. Watermain lateral lines - 40 years H. Drainage ditch cleaning - 10 years (City jurisdiction) ::'-:•,;„,.-..;-:::',.'-„,,...;.........;•.,:„,•_:-.7-,::-..,,,t,,To , Mayor Jerry l trike 1= Council -members hylic Btanchard, Sue i artkn rL Cary Eek, Julie T'r d }ek Acmiriistretor Satmanthe Arduna- r Y Mile:ere,wring to you;all to-.indicate our strong opposrtron to the proposal to widen - TQiunds 'die resider jai-strse s S we have listener!carefuily'to aargnments fOr an i against"the proposal We do nOt believe that any lives''orr homes tyre going to be o t rf 1launds View restderfttal streets i',..cr.;:.,;!?::::::::,,,f.f.ij_,T..:,i:::)‘:,:::,.:.::::,..'...;_.:,,.,:t:,..!:are not widened Visit old town in Stockholm,. Sweden,;or Eieecon Hill in Boston Greer-,'„,‘-.4-.611".y..::::6,-.::: -.-..:---,--,- toh Villag'el n - ew; 'ork City ox the oncienttstreets around;a�ny European cath• edral town from Oerflerbury or rnchester to Vatica7. n C People:have ted long and rich Jives rn these and countless other quaint;t eigh onc�i xls fo'centuries without 32 foot wide streets { We .here tri Mounds View can do the seine Don't rip,:-',2-'-'-'p,'96,r trees, shrubs and lawns unnecessarily while burdei rig reslctents-with costa for impro ements" that we€neither need nor;went And•we certainly don't'wnt to increase the risk of another oak blight outbreak, nrhioll could!be the direct result of tearing coot matufe trees along our .'•.:,,,,„... .,-.-,....y--_,•:,:•,,.'„-i Aolle. • ,_,-,,,-..',;,.!'„,--.:,.,.:::-•,-,-,.•=-",-‘,' ...--...,,.----,.,'-‘''-,,,,:,..-:•-.,'..,..;.:,; beai tif`ral.streets:'What would Morunde iiew�:t a like without any oaks' ;:-:-....:'.•:':;;:-i::1:,-,,„„,.... lsn'tthe clarion 4call for fess government these days, not more? Save the green trees, as well as:tt�e=gteenba 'dollarsi' Torn Nordby y- Qeb Heuwinkel 90 ',7 s�astwc�od��Road , Mounds.View I { +f S _ ( - r3 4- ` K 8406 Red Oak Dr. Mounds View, MN 55112 June 12, 1995 Dear Mayor and Council Persons: I want to address the issue of wider streets in Mounds View. I do not feel a need to have Red Oak Dr. widened. It is now 30 feet wide. We have already given up much of our wet lands and have created a problem with run-off, we certainly can't afford to continue in such a manner. This project would 1 to the communitY of-thequret type neighborhoods-we now have. The streets would, (or could), become drag strips for fun loving drivers. One side of street parking would be much more acceptable than wider streets. I have yet to find a street so crowded that I can't pass safely. If emergency vehicles are having difficulty then I propose to have one-side parking on those streets. Sincerely, Jo Huhne THIS FLYER WAS DISTRIBUTED TO RED OAK RESIDENTS THIS WEEKEND BY AN UNKNOWN SOURCE• SHERRY NELSON BROUGHT IT IN TO CITY HALL FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REDOAK DRIVE RESIDENTS CITY HALL IS CONCERNED FOR YOUR WELL BEING... AGAIN. THEY WANT TO WIDEN REDOAK DR. TO A WIDTH OF 40 FEET. THEY WANT TO INSTALL NEW STORM SEWERS ON REDOAK DR. THEY WANT TO INSTALL SIDEWALKS AND CURBS ON REDOAK DR. WHAT DO YOU WANT AS A RESIDENT OF REDOAK DR. ? YOU WILL HAVE A HIGHER VOLUME OF AUTO AND TRUCK TRAFFIC. YOU WILL HAVE THE TRAFFIC CLOSER TO YOUR FRONT DOOR STEP. YOU WILL HAVE STORM SEWERS THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF STORM WATERS FROM OTHER AREAS OF THE CITY AND ELSEWHERE. YOU WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS UNNECESSARY PROJECT OUT OF YOUR POCKETS. AS REDOAK DR. RESIDENTS WE CAN VOICE OUR OBJECTIONS TO THIS PROPOSAL AT THE COUNCEL MEETING MONDAY 6/12/95 7PM, CITY HALL. YOUR VOICE AND SUPPORT ARE IMPORTANT IN THIS MATTER! CITY OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 10. 11106 STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1404WS DEW AGENDA SESSION DATE July 10, 1995 Report Date: 7-3-9 5 DISPOSITION Item Description: Continued Discussion of Watermeter Changeout Proposal Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement s •eta as 'ecessary.) SUMMARY; Staff has researched the possible funding options for a city wide water meter changeout as directed at the June work session. Funding sources identified were, the Water Access Charge Fund (WAC) , and the Special Projects Fund. Noted at previous council work sessions the Water Utility is currently losing approximately $30, 000 per year, through inaccurate meters . This loss will continue to increase until these meters are replaced. Three options are available for Council consideration. An outline of the funding will follow the options . * The first option is to changeout the current water meters, and install the most current meter reading technology of automatic phone reading. Option #1 Changeout of all meters to phone read Total cost of project : $830, 000 WAC Fund Contribution: $330, 000 Special Project Loan : $500, 000 07 interest loan, 12 years Projected Increased Revenue $31, 500 Possible meter charge / quartr: Residential - 5/8" $3 . 00 * Commercial - 1" $3 . 60 1 1/2 " $6 . 00 2" $7 .40 3" $19 . 00 * Represents the percentage of cost of meter and installation over the residential 5/8"meter, with a starting fee of $3 . 00 . This scenario would produce $70, 381 toward an annual loan payment of $62 , 951. The balance of the revenue could remain in the water fund for future projects, or future meter replacement . ** The second option would be to install new meters and phone, or radio read on all the commercial accounts, and install new meters and touch read on the residential accounts . This is somewhat of a lesser system, but will be a significant improvement in reading and billing. This system would also relieve the City of the problems related to scheduling meter readings, security risks of entering residences, incorrect readings, scheduling final readings when the customer is at home, and an enormous amount of staff time related to all of the aforementioned items . (over) Option #2 Changeout Commercial accounts to phone read, residential to touch read. Total cost of Project : $505, 914 WAC Fund Contribution: $305, 914 Special Project Loan : $200, 000 07 interest loan, 10 years Projected Revenue Increase $31, 500 Annual loan payment $26,613 Contracted Meter Reading $ 5, 880 (includes 4 readings) * 1 9 9 5 Budgeted amount for 1 contracted reading, $4, 095 . - -- ---Possible-metercharge quarter -potentia-llynot-necessary --- A meter charge is not necessary for the loan repayment, although Council may wish to initiate a charge to create a fund for future meter system upgrades, or system wide water related improvements, similar to the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund. Also at the June work session, Councilmember Trude suggested an alternative system that would not be as high tech, but would address all of staff' s and Council' s concerns, and not burden the customers of the City any more than necessary. While not fully automated, the second option will accomplish this and address the current dilemma of dealing with a aging meter system. This system, will increase productivity, virtually eliminate data input for billing, and will provide a substantial base for a future upgrade to a totally automated meter reading system. *** The third option would be to do nothing, and continue to lose potential revenue. Option #3 Do nothing to the water meter system. Water Enterprise Fund will lose approximately $30, 000 this year, and through aging meters, resulting in decreased accuracies, the fund will continue to lose increasingly more revenues in the future. It should be noted, that these figures are based on calculations of a random selection of water meters, for percent accuracy and projected revenue estimates. Not all commercial accounts will be capable of phone read. In this case radio read equipment will be install, which is slightly higher than phone equipment in price . As mentioned earlier, the Water Department is an Enterprise Fund, which should by design, be self funded through it' s revenue earned. Currently the fund is not receiving all of it' s potential revenue. Operating the Department, or City, as if it were a business, which was one of the Focus 2000 goals, may suggest that this is an opportune time to recoup revenue earned, and prevent potential loss of future earnings . (over) This proposal has been before the City Council for a vast amount of effective debate. Staff and vendors have spent a considerable amount of time and effort in testing, researching methods, options, and financing. Staff respectfully requests a closure to this proposal . Should Council have any questions or concerns that staff may address prior to the Work Session, please feel free to call me . Michael Ulrich, Directorfof Public Works MY OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11. STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1405ws 11170S � AGENDA SESSION DATE July 10, 1995 Report Date: 6-2 9-9 5 DISPOSITION Item Description: Consideration of Providing Contract Maintenance to Proposed Ramsey County 'irnback Roads Administrator's Review/Recommendation. - No comments to supplement this rep. t r °:c% ± x+.-.< t - Comments attached. ) Explanation/Summary (attach suppleme. sheets as ecessary.) SUMMARY; Staff met with representatives from Ramsey County on June 28 , 1995 to further discuss the possibility of the City of Mounds View providing contract maintenance to the proposed turnback roads . Summarizing the meeting, Ramsey County will reimburse the City for all maintenance activities performed on the proposed turnback roads to the time in which the City has accepted the turnback. The amounts payable can and will include labor, materials, equipment, and any overhead. The discussion of this proposal was initiated to increase the service level of the County' s winter maintenance, and to the City' s sidewalk snow removal program. Staff' s opinion is that this agreement is fair and equitable for all parties concerned. Staff does not anticipate that any additional staff will be required to perform the maintenance of these roadways . One additional piece of snow removal equipment would be beneficial for both the additional turnback miles, and the City' s current street mileage. The funds received from Ramsey County can help subsidize the purchase of this equipment . This agreement is an excellent example of intergovernmental cooperation, to improve service levels to both agencies, for the betterment of the community. Staff has attached the proposed agreement from Ramsey County for Council' s review. Should Council have any questions, or concerns, prior to the agenda session that staff may address, please feel free to call me . Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: City Council accept Ramsey County' s proposal for the City of Mounds View to provide contract maintenance of proposed turnback roads . DRAFT AGREEMENT NO. "P"P"' AGREEMENT FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES This agreement is entered into between the City of Mounds View, Minnesota, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" , and the County of Ramsey, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "County" . WHEREAS, the County, through Ramsey County Public Works Department, is responsible for the maintenance of certain ro-adways ±h inheCity-; a-nd - WHEREAS, the City has the staff, equipment and proximity to these roadways to provide the routine maintenance necessary on the roads. The parties mutually agree as follows: 1. Services: The services which the City shall perform are as follows: a. The city shall provide routine and winter road maintenance on 3 . 63 miles of County roadways, as described below. County Road H2 from W. County Line to T.H. 10 - 1. 26 miles County Road I from W. County Line to Silver Lake Road - 0. 43 miles Pleasant View Drive from County Road H2 to County Road I - 0.45 miles Spring Lake Road from T.H. 10 to North County Line - 0. 69 miles Spring Lake Road from County Road H-2 to 79th St. - 0. 80 miles b. The term "routine road maintenance" shall mean to keep the aforesaid portions of County roadways reasonably smooth and in reasonably good repair for the passage of vehicular traffic and reasonably free of all obstructions and impediments to traffic. This maintenance shall include such preventative maintenance services as may be reasonably required to preserve the roadway in its present operating condition including, but not limited to, proper and timely crack sealing, patching, joint repair, street sweeping, rubbish removal, cleaning and repair of drainage facilities, mowing of grassed areas, and trimming of bushes, trees, and shrubs within highway right-of-way. c. The term "winter road maintenance" shall mean to keep the aforesaid portions of County roadways reasonably free and clear from ice, snow and debris, and undertake proper sanding and/or salting when necessary. It shall be the City's responsibility to maintain the through traffic lanes to their full width during the winter months. d. The City shall furnish all equipment, materials and staff necessary to provide routine and winter road maintenance. 2 . Payment: The County shall pay the City as follows: a. The County shall pay the City for actual expenses incurred maintaining said County roadways. This expense shall not exceed an amount based on the following: The unit cost of reimbursement shall be on a square yard road surface basis. The unit price will be based on square yard of pavement maintained by County forces. Area calculations identified in the Ramsey County Pavement Management Program will be the basis for determining total square yards maintained by each agency. FORMULA COUNTY SQ. YR. COST = TOTAL COUNTY COST FOR ROUTINE MAINT AND SNOW & ICE CONTROL/TOTAL SQ. YD. OF ROAD SURFACE CITY REIMBURSEMENT = COUNTY SQ. YARD. COST X CITY SQ. YD. MAINTAINED b. The County shall pay the City for these services on submission of a billing detailing expenses at the end of each year. c. On the effective date a County roadway is transferred to the jurisdiction of the City, the County shall no longer be responsible for the payment for routine and winter road maintenance. 3 . Relationship between the parties: a. The parties agree that the relationship between them created by this agreement is that of employer (the County) and independent contractor (the City) . No agent or employee of the City shall be deemed to be the agent or employee of the County. b. The City agrees to save, defend and hold the County harmless from all claims, demands, costs or judgments caused by or arising out of the negligence of the City, its officers, agents or employees in the performance of this contract. 4 . Effective date of agreement: a. This agreement shall become effective the first day of June 1995 and shall remain in effect until such time as all of the County roadways herein listed shall be transferred to the City under the functional consolidation program ar he_careement is terminated in accordance with Section 5, below. 5. Termination: a. The County reserves the right to suspend or terminate this agreement if the City violates any of the terms or conditions of this agreement or does not fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this agreement as determined by the County. In the event the County exercises its right of suspension or termination under this Paragraph, it shall submit written notice to the City specifying the extent of such suspension or termination, the reasons, therefore, and the date upon which suspension or termination becomes effective. Upon receipt of such notice, the City shall take all actions necessary to discontinue further commitments of funds to the extent that they relate to the suspended or terminated portions of this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW THE COUNTY OF RAMSEY By By Chairperson Its Board of County Commissioners By Attest: Chief Clerk-County Board Its - - Date: Date: Approved as to form: Assistant County Attorney Recommended for Approval: Paul L. Kirkwold, P.E. Ramsey County Engineer Risk Management CM'OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 12. 9ONJM STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1406WS O W AGENDA SESSION DATE July 10, 1995 Report Date: 7-6-95 DISPOSITION Item Description: Consideration of Quotes for Replacement of Well Motor Starters Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report ,4A.—.a - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement she- . as necessary.) $IZMMARY; At the June 12 , 1995 Council meeting, staff presented a report requesting permission to solicit quotes for replacing badly worn motor starters for wells 5 and 6 . Staff has received two quotes for equipment and installation. The bids also include the installation of power factor correction capacitors for well one, which will improve that motors energy efficiency. The quotes are as follows : Bacon Electric $20, 126 Kilmer Electric $23 , 155 When the revisions at Treatment Plants 2 and 3 were being performed, there were numerous items not included in the contractors bid, that staff was to purchase and in many cases install or rebuild in-house . These items were purchased to reduce the total project cost, as was practiced earlier at the new water treatment plant . Such items included were lab tables, chemical scales, security systems, ceiling fans, check valves, and air compressor, to name a few. These items were purchased with the Water Improvement Bonds. This account was closed out as of December 31, 1995 . At the meeting when the auditors gave the financial report, staff added that we would be requesting that Council approve a transfer of the funds from the closed Bond Fund, to the Water Operational Fund to balance the accounts . Staff has included this amount in the request for funds for the motor starters, since they will be purchased from the same account. The amount remaining in the Improvement Bond Fund was $87, 633 . This amount was deposited into the account, Retained Earnings . Staff is requesting Council authorize a transfer from account # 700-3890, Appropriation of Retained Earnings for $7, 343 to 700-4123-705 Water Infrastructure program to balance the building revisions, $7, 014 to account # 700-4123-703 to balance the additional new capital improvements to the water plants, and $20, 126 to account # 700-4123-703 for the replacement of the motor starters . Total amount transferred is $34 , 514 . RECOMMENDATION; (over) Staff recommends award to replace the well motor starters to the low bidder, Bacon Electric in the amount of $20, 126, to be funded from account # 700-4123-703, with a transfer of that amount from account # 700- 3890 to 700-4123-703 . Should Council have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting that staff can address, please feel free to call me. 6-2, e//// M ael Ulrich, Director of Public Works Recommendation: Staff recommends award to replace the well motor starters at wells 5 and 6 to Bacon Electric in the amount of $20, 126 , and a transfer of funds from account # 700-3890, Appropriation of Retained Earnings in the amount of $27, 140 to account # 700-4123-703 , and $7, 343 to account # 700- 4123-705 . These accounts are in the Water Infrastructure Program. Date: June 24, 1995 TO: City Council of Mounds View and Mayor of Mounds View We the undersigned residents have received notice of the City Council hearing regarding the renewal of Robert's Off 10 Liquor license. We wish to address the following concerns and problems, which we feel are related to the issuance of such license. 1. Increased noise levels causing public nuisance and disruption of the peace. A. Loud yelling screams and roudy behavior from persons entering and leaving the Robert's establishment. B. Loud vehicle noise. "gunning" of engines, prolonged and loud idling of autos, trucks and motorcycles. C. Decibel level of live entertainment too high for residents directly adjacent to Robert's 2. Increased traffic, hazardous and driving while intoxicated on residential streets surrounding Robert's We do not wish to deny Robert's of a primary source of revenue which a liquor license generates, however, we feel the issuance of such a license is a priviledge that requires owner responsibility to it's surrounding neighbors. Therefore we are asking the owners of Robert's to work with us in taking the necessary action to rectify these concerns, and ensure our rights as your neighbors, are not violated SIGNED: / / Xi (. i OP; i i •. / 4i"''' fill zfir G2 "4:1 4 7 , zAvn, Do-Af"ei iii , "'a 707j ,. ..- . ���n;� s fTL . X97 1,; u. -4 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 7. 1117196, 95-1401WS STAFF REPORT Report Number: ° AGENDA SESSION DATE JULY 10, 1995 Report Date: 7 06 95 DISPOSITION Item Description: Continued Discussion Regarding Pedestrian Bridge (per Councilmember Trude) Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report - Comments attached. Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; This item has been placed on the Agenda at the request of Councilmember Trude. Attached please find letters received from residents in response to a letter drafted by the Parks and Recreation Commission (also attached) . dr 41044044CL - ..� ' amantha 0 •uno, Cit . Administrator RECOMMENDATION: JUL-10-1995 16 30 PASTER ENTERPRISES 612 646 1389 P.02/02 DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS 33) 2227 University Ave.•St.Pau!,MN 551141677-612-646-7901 • Fru 612-646-1389Cmy 10, 1995 45th&E CentralNTRAve. .E. The Honorable Mayor Jerry Linke Minneapolis,Minnesota City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER RE' Mounds View Pedestrian Bridge Across Bass Lake Road&West Broadway g Crystal,Minnesota Highway 10 to Library Dear Mayor Linke: DODDWAY SHOPPING CENTER Moundsview Square Associates believe the pedestrian bridge Smith&Dodd Road Wcst St.Paul,Minnesota would be a plus for the City of Mounds View for the following reasons. The bridge would be an enhancement to the business LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES community as public safety would be greatly improved. Lexington&Larpenteur Roseville,Minnesota This bridge would encourage pedestrian,bicycle and rollerblade traffic to local businesses while protecting our community's children. MENDOTA PLAZA State Hwy. 110&Dodd Road The pedestrian bridge would eliminate the barrier of separating Mendota Heights.Minnesota the community from one side of Highway 10 from the other. Pedestrian traffic could easily move from Moundsview Square MOUNDSVIE`VSQUARE Shopping Center to the Library and other businesses on the Hwy. 10&Long Lake Road south side of Highway 10. This would promote local shopping Mounds View,Minnesota within the community. As always, please contact the writer if you have any questions. NORTHWAY SHOPPING CENTER State Hwy.23&Woodland Circle Pines,Minnesota Very truly yours, PASTER ENTERPRISES SIBLEY PLAZA West 7th Street&Davcrn St.Paul,Minnesota John H. Streeter Director of Engineering SOUTHVIEW SHOPPING CENTER JHS/Iah Southview Blvd.& 13th Ave.S South St.Paul,Minnesota Member of International Council of Shopping Centers /v'' �v ,7 cc rv:�f.�:L c� G' `75A.07)).-,2,575-// `7 z cVd - . A /6) ft 4,E4) • z /e- y •e•Z-e-re} 1 ,//) 40 ' e--e-zzi/M-6 & /u Z g/t--A , Aeel '4/ G • 4eLci I -GG-4--z i 4- (��'�C—✓ r ✓lam -e (7i June 23 , 1995 Dear Mounds View Residents: I wish to inform you of an issue that may be of interest to you. The City applied for a federal transportation grant that would encourage bicycling and pedestrian modes of transportation. Since Highway 10 has been such a problem for safe passage to access parks, schools, library, churches, Lakeside Park beach, stores and other places, it was thought that a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 would be a great project for a grant application. The grant was prepared and submitted. The grant was awarded! ! ! The cost of a pedestrian bridge is approximately $600, 000. The grant is a 20% / 80% match which means that—the City must only provide the 20% match or $120, 000. There are engineering costs and construction inspection costs also which add up to about $65, 000 over a 2 year period. The city's share. of funding was suggested to be Tax Increment revenues which the city has for economic development and enhancement of the city. The benefit is that the City receives a new pedestrian bridge at a fraction of the cost. Using TIF or special projects funds for funding the 20% City share of this pedestrian bridge would not alter your property tax bill. The benefit of the pedestrian bridge is that daycare providers would have access across Highway 10 to the library. Children would be able to ride their bikes to parks for athletic games and practices. The pedestrian bridge connects to Long Lake Road sidewalk and also connects to County Road I sidewalks. It is a perfect location for easy and safe access across Highway 10 . Youth will be able to access Edgewood School for activities and swimming pool, Irondale High School, Sunnyside School, churches and other places. Children can also access Silver View Park, and Lakeside Beach. On the other side of Highway 10, children can access City Hall, Pinewood School, churches, Bridgemans, and Hardees. The distances between places of interest are not far, it is just difficult and unsafe to access because of Highway 10 . A pedestrian bridge would provide safe and easy access. As you have noticed, traffic signals do not allow more than a few seconds for cross traffic and never stop traffic in all directions. There is no safe way to cross Highway 10 on foot or by bike. This bridge would provide the missing link between the north and south halves of major trail systems. Many pedestrian bridge architects were interviewed regarding this project. All expressed the need to make the entries to the pedestrian bridge very easy and efficient with ramping for bikes and wheelchairs . In addition, the entries would provide a park like atmosphere with sitting benches, drinking fountains, flowers, bushes and a nice atmosphere. The annual maintenance costs of this metal and poured concrete material bridge would be minimal . New innovations for decorative fencing, color coordination, and landscaping have proven to be an attraction 'to users, making pedestrian bridges a well used facility. The issue is that the City Council is thinking about not funding the 20% match. This would mean that the grant would be awarded to a different city. If you think the pedestrian bridge would be a benefit to the youth of the community it is imperative that you show up at a City Council budget session, Monday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. In addition it would is imperative that you send or fax a letter to the City Council voicing your support of the pedestrian bridge. Please address your letter to: Mounds View City Council, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112. Fax #: 784-3462 . This is a one time chance for funding the pedestrian bridge. If the grant award is not accepted it will go to another city --It is unlikely that another funding grant for pedestrian bridges would be available. If you want a pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 you need to let your City Council members know, otherwise it will not be considered in the budget and the deadline will pass, along with the $480, 000 of federal grant funding for this project. If you have any questions, please call City Council member Julie Trude at 780-1854 who lobbied several State and Federal Congressman for the award of this project. Sincerely, • Mounds View Parks and Recreation Commissioners Wayne Burmeister, Chairperson Gary Stevenson Frank Silvis Pam Starr David Long Scott Dentz July 6, 1995 To: Mounds View City Council Members From: Beth and Lee Trotta Re: Funding of the Pedestrian Bridge Across Hwy 10 We are definately in favor of connecting the north and south side of Mounds View with a bridge across Hwy 10. Not mentioned in the information is the possibility of a tunnel under the highway. If the cross-over bridge is not esthetically pleasing to enough people, a peditrian tunnel is another solution. This is would also make it possible for wildlife to follow a corridor from one side to the other. We have experienced several pleasant biking and walking trails that have a tunnel under a highway. Thank you. u -.,"11::-r�i,:-'''.,t_'-'1•;• VR .KUR :tMANUFACTURING 612 572 9878 TO 9-7849713 P.82,' 3 _ e 1-„ t 4 § w;.-....':•,-f'•••';.- 1 1 i'y 4 ti\-` ", , „ rieW City Council, ''*t ,t.� pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 at , �o �,ounda;Psew,needs the •j' Jt r ti `p. 1 ',L.'''. rr 1:,.....4 i, r{-y r+r i 'c.t ..ei ' �{ sideiof 35W we are always ip`' ?;\ :i f r!'”'r47'4<r +c^. Z Y7t�..344:1...”•*.{{ 1 '- Y.„. x .- $ '" i , ° x ' :'' rot' ��"e4 ` ',+ '1- 'Views to different.business along Highway ..i y i S t ,� 1 ei q� , qtr , a {/ r _ -: _. Y 1 -'.., t ,�• $- :T1,11,1;713^,,,, !�(1!•'�yft it'+ i., •<. '1 ..21;-'.1 ,.. , ,a, ', _ .V•�_ :*�tp, Iighway.:10 they are 15& 13 years of age f ' , ,� ' , '' r,li• :Highway 10,on bikes,walking or S. t �I•r';`,':!1 tl .. ' y.,1 ons;even;though we always cross at the lights. ' 'Y' -1"4'1i7' y ;w`� � "de of Highway 10. Even�tthe-cross-lights-the left tII _ � ' J `.rKrxk.i:.'�"1:14.; ,iK ' �, :for:pedestrians, I've been cut off by cars turning when • c. '... ; r';t Highway 10. The ,ii`1 ; �'� �`" i' ` r � �, on c�vrbikes. '`It's just not safe crossing gh Y t e {is s ': a, ,F ; a r .". I •#--.e=3 - 7)77R1'1111g the to make a A. 4.• { , high speed,I've seen cars pushing_ pe .,, ,. fi- . ,u� f1a-are travel3IIg at t00 a < '''1111('Pilate dates yellow light and often-end up going on a red. ,i i;'4„ �` Iiyrr. 2, k 1!:'.. ..V74-*.-431114'� , �>'1 My,.,daughter and I came upon an accident of a boy on a bike that was bit by a car 't ," ; if that accident could 4'V ` ;A :further north on 10. You wonder if we had safer crossings ' 4{i eV,--4,1•,•,::.;„. r,s,:. ,.• • t ,I t4 `cs,bave been avoided. t 1,;.6-1., ' .# t tiny rS,•'c twt e • i i.:Flit'z iiia5 ; l it fr h ;,` ' �4:� 1y-son goes to Irondale and my daughter goes to Edgewood, I just cringe when 1'�°'�2� =tb ask.if they can walk home because they have to cross Highway 10. They have ''� get home so I know they crossed Highway 10 �-� � ��• �.to�caA me at work as soon as they -1.'' . '': so theyare more a `1si i ,0-61,,,,.4,..}� :+ okagN-They can only walk if there is a group of children walking ` .'••_4'''','*'. t vasuble to traffic, oneftwo children are not as visible as a group. 1k--t.:, .0,:,.....47,-,=•:•••;'•yeti-+i. S �4 s- - 'Y byherself. I 11,41.7.041-t-:v-, a notilet my daughter cross Highway 10 to go to the Library f-0%'�1. f;; {i," `usually drive her there or bike with her in the evenings, and the library is not • 4 '4' kx . . "IN always:opea in the evenings so we end up going to the Anoka Library instead. If �� y,�'1r� ,�;h vve had-a crossing bridge my daughter could go to the Mounds View Library <,, otf, , x '?-:during the day. ' , Several months ago we bad decided to move,we were looking in the Mounds View ▪ t , area on the west side of Highway 10. We found several houses we considered but } > / both of my children did not want to move there because they would have to cross 1_ ,- Highway 10 to visit most of their friends who live around our neighborhood now-::-.• ,::,$(4-,.. "I , and-also go to their favorite eating places. We decided we did not want our ‘;'•-•-:x.• :`,,:,`• -i••,•Y4i.T'17.440.'1,-•••,r,.:••--.-- :. . • .4,ti�(Yak4 ti ,' '•.• ,:c.,..„., }_ -:S 3h 4,:,:;:-.7",,-1,::",z,..:!,, L F."-1,-"4".;;;,;'_../:',, A A.4,1%.`-'',‘-.,'ii-'1';''-,.''.1-0''',`, i. • rF• � E i9i0 12`FR KURT MANUFACTURING 612 572 9878 TO 9-7849713 P.03,03 i05 af, �� y� 1M1.ri a i •� t, c 943E r F-�.a;.9 :,; ra - - - . K} 4 $ iJ •, E�trr ' I'r�' tY - erossing such a dangerous highway and decided to stay in Shoreview Y 4 . . ttdd an addition to our home instead. ,< r o evievv and Alen.isant'to thank all those involved in the pathway linking Shoreview that path. We use it all the w' j ove ed when they completed i' . 1f1W.t z W �� f laces and their friends by N A7 r (i f,, .rS t..LA �,ime1 ,Tey are able to ride to the business/fast p Jl [.,,.t 1;1-;•‘ +, t i d h E Tone lin My son works at Hardees and rides his bike ar rollerblades back ' knowing �the can do this without being on a busy Orth,;its a$'Teat cOmi • ', t5 � '�4ry ���,,..��,,,,,L,y.Baal I think this pedestrian bridge would complete this wonderful idea ... •....g-Cemmt�tie together. Both of my Children were able to walk/bike to ; - ,. "pinewood school in.safety on those paths,the only problem now of course is they r, t t ,kr *:teEdgewood&Irondale and when they want to ride their bikes the path will f `T< ' f� f,a3;" � only lead them safely to Highway 10. Please consider the building of this pedestrian bridge,we all can benefit from it end the future of our Communities depend on a safe way our citizens can cross Highway 10. Thank you, Shirley Klein ' r 1748 Lois Drive Shoreview,MN 55126 • 784-9162 • t fT K 4 • • a. 1 Y' 1 =nq r r , 1 r - ** TOTAL PAGE.003 ** JUL-10-1995 17:12 FROM ST. MARY'S MNPLS. CENTER TO 7843462 P.01 FAX to City of Mounds View - 3462 FROM - Linka Holey, Director • institutional Research, Saint Mary's University - 874-9877 Ext. 112 July 9, 1995 TO: Members of the Mounds .ew City Council FR: Linka e , Resident an• •-st member of the Trailways Advisory Group ciwi and the Focus 2000 - H using and Neighborhood Task Force RE: Funding for Pedestrian Bri•ge across Highway 10 The concern over the division • our community by Highway 10 has been expressed since I moved into ounds View in 1976. Both the social and safety implications have been widely •iscussed in many public forums. The construction of a pedestrian bridge is a vital response to this long-standing problem. I was delighted to hear that the city had received a federal transportation grant with an unbelieveable match of 0/80 percent. As a former grant writer, I am well aware of theup front and b ckground work required to obtain such a deal. My respect for the city staff coninues to rise as I hear of this type of action on community-generated concern . 1 was totally shocked to hear th t the Council may not fund the 20% to secure the grant. I cannot comprehend why any Council member would vote against a highly public supported projectith such a positive return on investment. This project has support of all ages ithin the population. Is this support not understood by the Council? Ar there particular costs that make this project not as cost beneficial as one would expect? Even a 50/50 match would be good. I feel strongly that the Councilhould support this project. You can use this project to publicize your commi ment to addressing big probems like the division of a city by a major hig way. Your attention to cost by successfully competing for the 20/80 grant i also an example of your fiscally conservative management approach. You w the positive energy of a city brought together for the Festival in the Park toda . The parade, the activities, and the fireworks were grand! The investment in the symbolic and functional pedestrian bridge will bring you the same, if not n ore, public support as the annual festival has brought you today. 1 07/10/95 14:20 MN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -> 612 784 3462 NO.837 P02 July 10, 1995 Mounds View City Council 1 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Dear Members of the Mounds View City Council: I am a concerned resident of Mounds View and I would very much to see a pedestrian bridge built across Highway 10. I urge you to consider this when you review the budget today, and be sure to indude the City's portion of construction costs in your financial plans. Please do not pass up this opportunity to make Mounds View safer and friendlier for its residents. I am a caretaker at Wildwood Manor, a HUD senior housing complex located at the corner of Highway 10 and Long Lake Road. Many of the residents of my building are over 80 and severely limited in what they can do physically. At this point, there is no way that any resident could even dream of crossing Highway 10 on foot. The danger of Highway 10's traffic presents a problem even for a short, simple trip to Snyder's to fill a prescription. This leaves a Wildwood resident with one choice: ask favor of a friend or family member and have her/ him make the trip across the highway. This is an acceptable option, however many seniors spend their days having to ask others for favors - a ride to church, a ride to the grocery store. It would be nice if the residents were able to run errands on their own because it gives them a sense of accomplishment and self respect. In addition to facilitating occasional trips to Snyder's, I think Wildwood residents would benefit from a pedestrian bridge because it would provide an additional access to sidewalks and neighborhoods across the highway. These areas serve as a pleasant place to walk for the Tuesday Morning Walking Club, an important activity for Seniors who might otherwise sit in their apartments alone. Thank you for your consideration for this project, I look forward to seeing the ground breaking for the new pedestrian bridge soon! Sincerely, Alisa Hacker 2559 Moundsview Drive #102 Mounds View, MN 55112 • July 3,1995 2559 Mounds View DR.111 Dear Mounds View eity Council,. It has been brought to my attention that a grant has been awarded for the construction of a bridge crossing high— way lO.WOW: It would facilitate the crossing for a lot of us Senior citizens.The drug store,fabric store,church,.getting our hair cut would be easier too. The lights are not long enough for us to feel very safe 1 about doing business in (Air own area.Please consider us in the review of this cpnvenience;.Thank you,— (.-a/j-"P %2. �e---- ` 11/64 4/ 1i „,si „,, ,:6_4_6_,,iL± i ;(/'Av‘ viA, 6 114 1) ,:i,i,.___ 4-PL-4--e-71-i /TIA 9310/'d i g) 444,2,0 ,, S, It 4 d'a,t-VePA'61/L) ---6 ,-(,_ Lii,,,ii,a-,-.4---,K) /(iy,,,,_z4-- ..,,E,7,,,,,,, bf,,A)-6 ,1-0je .,,,n 14 0.-1 (L- i G txj4 . 1 I % ,- ( '-- jz- h\r\ -371 Nk7c) .tc r z,00v,c , •. , / i s '1.4_1!.0. 11 7v./4) ,„rdtic t r, &U GVzfXI'C't /6 6U(---‘27 July 5 , 1995 To : Mounds View City Council Subject : Highway 10 Pedestrian Bridge I am writing this is regards to the issue surfaced at the June Parkand Rec Commission regarding the proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 10 . I understand that the City Council is seriously considering nt using the $480, 000 grant the city has received because they do not feel they should contribute the $120, 00 whichwould be the cities portion. I feel that this would be a serious mistake and misuse of a well deserved grant which would benefit many citizen ' s , which of course many of them are too young to vote . A safe crossing over Highway 10 would help connect our community and enable not only youth, but citizens of all ages the safety to enjoy all parts of the City on either bike or foot . I understand that the Cities portion of $120, 000 would come from the TIF money which the city currently has several hundred thousand in reserve for just such an opportunity . I see no reason that this should not be used for this purpose and the idea of turning down $480,000 in grant monies shows to me that some members of the City Council do not understand the true idea of getting a good return on an investment . To get a $600, 000 bridge for $120, 000 is better than any interest rate anybody will ever see . I also understand that the council was quoted on maintenance of $30, 000 per year per my conver- sation with Gary Quick. I have tacked to Mary Saarion and she has done some research and found this to certainly be drastically overstated . I hope you will use your best judgement and decide to accept the grant monies and build this bridge for the future of Moundsview. Sincerely, TOTAA-- S:tCX)V \s:)701 21H., 6[Aki Pam and Bryan Starr 7778 Woodlawn Drive Mounds View 780-2409 JUL-10-95 MON 14:27 ORMAN GUIDANCE RESEARCH FAX NO. 612 831 4913 P. 02 July 10, 1995 City of Mounds View Members of theCity Council Dear Members of the City Council: Unfortunately, ! am unable to be present for your deliberations with regard to the resolution to move forward with the construction of a pedestrian walkway across Highway 10. With this letter, however, I want to express my support for this pedestrian walkway. It is my understanding that the city has already secured grants which will fund eighty percent of the costs. In today's economic climate, it is unlikely that this kind of funding will be readily available to the city in the foreseeable future. And in the event that we turn down this funding now, we may hurt our chances for grants in the future if there is any question about our sincere interest in a project at the time that we apply for such a grant, In the many years that I have lived in Mounds View, it has been apparent that the city is severely divided by the traffic which travels on Highway 10. It also seemed that many citizens were concerned about linking the two parts of the city during the Focus 2000 discussions for the future of the city. The pedestrian bridge would be a visible and practical sign of a sincere attempt to link the citizens of the city. It would provide a visible sign of our sincere interest in providing safety and security for our youth and elderly, who fear the traffic levels on Highway 10, While it may be argued that some people will not go out of their way to make use of the bridge, there are many who will put it to good use and deserve the safety it provides. In conclusion, I want the members of the council to know that they have the support of many citizens, including myself, in building this bridge as a practical symbol of the many bridges in the community which are needed to bind this community together. Sincerei XL14.14i. Susan K. Fisher 8360 Fairchild Avenue Mounds View . _ P.81.0 1/03 „ •,:39,:'71--- . ....- • -" '' !..P;'.' ---;4"0'''.''-'f":'''.. ‘. 78 ITO 9-7849713 ._., • ... 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':-- - ' - -. - - '-.:-.---'1- -...',..:',:-,..,-;'.-,i;•;t:-?:..1:::-.::, -.:.:::-:,„_1(,A-,,,,:::_,-. .::::,,,,,...,-- . -• , ::....,i,-.,•::1-:',2).:!':',;'•,,.,------'--:•••'.,_,c•-..--,---;:--', ,' , ' - - JUL-10-1995 16:29 PASTER ENTERPRISES 612 646 1389 P.02/02 °IA/4* DEVI3LOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS 2227 LFniverslty Ave.+St.Paul,MN 55114-1677•6I2-646-7901 • Fax 612-646-1389 my 10, 1995 CENTRAL PLAZA 45th&Central Ave.N.E. City of Mounds View Council Members Minneapolis,Minnesota 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 RE: Mounds View Pedestrian Bridge Across CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER Highway 10 to Library Hass Lake Road&West Broadway Crystal,Minnesota Dear Council Members: Moundsview Square Associates believe the pedestrian bridge DQDDWAY SHOPPING CENTER would be a plus for the City of Mounds View for the following Smith&Dodd Road Wcst St.Paul,Minnesota reasons. The bridge would be an enhancement to the business community as public safety would be greatly improved. LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES Lexington&Larpenteur This bridge encouragepedestrian, bicycle and rollerblade Roseville,Minnesota would y traffic to local businesses while protecting our community's children. MENDOTA PLAZA The pedestrian bridge would eliminate the barrier of separating State Hwy_ HO&Dodd Road the community from one side of Highway 10 from the other. Mendota Heights,Minnesota Pedestrian traffic could easily move from Moundsview Square Shopping Center to the Library and other businesses on the MOUNDSVIEW SQUAREsouth side of Highway 10. This would promote local shopping Hwy. 10&Long Lake Road within the community. Mounds View,Minnesota As always, please contact the writer if you have any questions. NORTHWAY SHOPPING CENTER Verytrulyyours, State Hwy.23&Woodland Circle Pines,Minnesota PASTER ENTERPRISES SIBLEY PLAZA (4.14.t. ' Stkit4Cr West 7th Street&Davern St.Paul,Minnesota John H. Streeter Director of Engineering JHS/lah SOUTI•IVIEW SHOPPING CENTER South view Blvd.&13th Avc,S South St.Paul,Minnesota ' Member of international al Council of Shopping Centers TOTAL P.02 JUL-10-1995 16 29 PASTER ENTERPRISES 612 646 1389 P.01/02 GoWitifte , Wriktirytaieie* DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SHOPPING CENTES 2227 University,Ave.•St.PaulMN 55111677•612-646.7901• Fax 612-64643n FAX TRANSMITTAL OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER: CENTRAL PLAZA (612) 646-7901 45th&Central Ave.N.E. Minneapolis,Minnesota OUR FAX NUMBER: (612) 646-1389 CRYSTAL SHOPPING CENTER Bass Lara Road&West Broadway Crystal.Minnesota DATE: _ TIME: DODDWAY SHOPPING CENTER NUMBER OF PAGES: Z Dodd Road&Bernard Street West St Paul,Minnesota TO: 02+t3QieiL. FARMINGTON S.H50wy. S.Hwy3 Farmington,Minnesota COMPANY: _ 643 64 Mlialsvittok. LEXINGTON PLAZA SHOPPES FROM: k-1A Lexington&Latpentcur Roseville,Minnesota COMMENTS: MENDOTA PLAZe, State Hwy.110&Dodd Road Mendota Heights.Minnesota MOUNDSVIEW SQUARE Hwy.10&Long Lake Road Mounds View,Minnesota NORI HWAY SHOPPING CENTER State Hwy.23&Woodland Circle Pines,Minnesota .• SIBLEY PLAZA West 7th Street St.Paul,Minnesota SOUTHVIEW SHOPPING CENTER Southview Blvd.&12th Street South St.Paul,Minnesota ORIGINAL OF DOCUMENT TO FOLLOW: JUL-10-95 MON 14:26 ORMAN GUIDANCE RESEARCH FAX NO, 612 831 4913 P. 01 c BIG ' G ' DIVISION FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION ATTN: C?iu-,ce.•�i DATE: 7//0193 • COMPANY NAME: ` , 24.,FAX PHONE: 71444464'A, FROM: �,eu EXTENSION: - 35- NUMBER°OF°PAGES SENT: .Z (INCLUDING COVER PAGE) TELECOPY MACHINE PHONE NUMBER (612) 540-4778 MACHINE LOCATED AT MG0-3BT JAt-- 5 aie , -40e 4.0 .1.-e rig, • • To The Mounds View City Council, I have just heard that the City Council is thinking about not funding the pedestrian bridge across Highway 10 and I must say that I, as a resident of Mounds View, am deeply disappointed. When I heard about the grant the city obtained to have this bridge built I was really excited. Finally, a safe way of crossing Highway 10 with my kids. We could ride our bikes to the library instead of always taking our car. We could get to Silver View Park safely without taking the car. We could walk from one shopping spot to the other. But if you are serious about not putting up Mounds View's share of the money for this bridge, then I guess things will stay just as they are. Take a good look at Mounds View. Look at how many children are out ridinikes throughthe streets. And if you take a really good look you will notice that the number of children in Mounds View is growing. That's why Pinewood had to add a whole 1st grade class last year. You all talk about making Mounds View a better and safer place to live. We have ordinances for noise, for unsightly yards, means to help make homes look more presentable, events to make this more of a community, etc. Well, doesn't the pedestrian bridge help to make Mounds View a safer place to live. I also think that the bridge would benefit the whole community, not just the children. Why remain a community divided by Highway 10. Use the bridge as a link to bringing us altogether as one community. It's not just kids who would use the bridge to cross the highway. Use it as a drawing point to the two shopping malls, better access to the food places on both sides of the highway. Use it as a selling point when trying to attract people and businesses to our community. Don't turn this opportunity away. I understand that we need to pay for our roads to be repaired, and that money must be spent on the maintenance of Mounds View, but this bridge could be a very good way of showing the people of Mounds View that you really are thinking of them. Don't let this grant slip away. Have the bridge built. Don't wait until somebody, kid or adult, gets killed trying to cross Highway 10. There is just too much traffic on Highway 10 to make any of the intersections with lights a safe place to cross at. Try it sometime. It's hard enough for an adult to cross before the light changes, for kids it's even harder. Build the bridge. Bring the community together. Really do something to make it safer. Make it a more attractive place. Show the people that travel Highway 10 Mounds View cares. Do something that would benefit everyone, especially the kids. Sherry Gunn 11`1C � t,Ac 1 \,` A ,,-,° *NI'