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CITY COUNCIL
JULY 17, 1995
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL - Linke
Blanchard Hankner
Quick Trude
4. Approval of Agenda, Additions
Item 1:
Item 2:
Item 3:
AGENDA
PAGE TWO
JULY 17, 1995
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
June 26, 1995, City Council Regular Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
6. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
There is no special order of business for this meeting.
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, August 14, 1995, to Consider
Consider the Water Service Repair Responsibilities, Staff Report No. 95-
14070
B. Declare Surplus Items, Staff Report No. 95-1408C
C. Award Bid for Well Motor Starter Replacement, Staff Report No. 95-
1409C
D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4790 Approving a Step Adjustment for
Steve Andert, Custodian, Staff Report No. 95-1410C
AGENDA
PAGE THREE
JULY 17, 1995
E. Adopt Resolution No. 4793 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against
City Funds
F. Licenses for Approval
Garbage Haulers- Expires June 30, 1996
Gallaghers - Renewal
Ray Anderson - Renewal
Cigarette and Tobacco Products
ACA Management Amoco - New
Superamerica - New
Mounds View Fina - New
Budget Liquor - New
Donatelles - New
Fedor Enterprises, Inc. - New
Network Liquors - New
Tom Thumb - New
Snyders - New
Clark Refining and Marketing - New
Asphalt - Expires 6/30/96
Minnesota Roadways Co. - Renewal
General (Commercial) 6/30/96
Morcon Construction, Inc. - Renewal
Westbrook Development - Renewal
General Construction 6/30/96
Gladstone Construction - New
HVAC 6/30/96
All Season Comfort, Inc. - Renewal
Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal
Constrom's Heating & A/C - Renewal
Louis Degidio, Inc. - Renewal
Mobile Home Service - New
AGENDA
PAGE FOUR
JULY 17, 1995
Northtown Heating & Cooling, Inc. - Renewal
Sedgwick Heating & Air Cond. Co. - Renewal
SEWER/WATER 6/30/96
Sabby Contracting - Renewal
Sandd Excavating, Inc. - Renewal
COUNCIUACTI-ONr-A T D
Comments:
Items Removed:
9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
Citizens' comments are encouraged to allow individual citizens to
address the Council, as a whole, on a matter of interest or concern to
the citizens. The preservation of the Citizens' Comments item on the
agenda is important in order to encourage and maintain this information
flow. To preserve and protect this valuable communications link, a
speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
CITIZENS: BEFORE SPEAKING PLEASE GIVE YOUR FULL
NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE MINUTES
AGENDA
PAGE FIVE
JULY 17, 1995
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:05 p.m. To Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 566 1995 Long Term
Financial Plan, Staff Report No. 95-1411C (Staff Presenter: Don
Brager, Finance Director)
C ATD
Comments:
11. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Continued Discussion of Assessment Policy, Staff Report No. 95-1412C
(Staff Presenter: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4792 Approving Membership in the
Anoka County Chamber of Commerce, Staff Report No. 95-1413C (Cathy
Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
PAGE SIX
JULY 17, 1995
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4791, Request for Minor Subdivision,
Susan Powell, 7474/7490 Knollwood Drive, Planning Case No. 420-95,
Staff Report No. 95-1414C (Staff Presenter: Joyce Pruitt, Code Enforcement
Officer)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
D. Consideration of Hiring of Cable TV Technician, Staff Report No. 95-
1415C (Staff Presenter: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
E. Consideration of Water Meter Changeout Proposal, Staff Report No. 95-
1416C (Staff Presenter: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
PAGE SEVEN
JULY 17, 1995
F. Consideration of Stop Sign Installation, Staff Report No. 95-1417C (Staff
Presenter: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments: -
Consent Agenda Item(s) Brought Forward:
12. REPORTS:
1. Report of Councilmembers:
Quick:
Blanchard:
Hankner:
Trude:
2. Report of Mayor Linke:
3. Report of Administrator:
AGENDA
PAGE EIGHT
JULY 17, 1995
4. Report of Staff:
5. Report of Attorney:
NEXT WORK SESSION: AUGUST 7, 1995, 7:00 P.M.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: JULY 24, 1995, 7:00 P.M.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CITY ADMINIST' A O'
DATE: JULY 17, 1995
RE: INDEX FOR WEEK OF JULY 17, 1995
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 1995
. Council Meeting, June 17, 1995, 7:00 p.m.
ITEMS PROVIDED IN THIS WEEK'S COUNCIL PACKET
. This Is It!
. Agenda
. Unapproved Minutes, June 26, 1995
. Approved Minutes, June 12, 1995
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SCHEDULE
(Please note that this schedule is su ject to change
as eetings are scheduled, rescheduled or canceled.
t an ti e ichele, Cath or nnette will have
ost current schedule and a nu er where I can e
reached at all ti es. )
Monday, July 17, 1995
6:00 p.m. Budget Worksession
7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 18, 1995
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
1 :00 p.m. TCAAP Meeting
4:00 p.m. Ramsey County Strategic Planning Update
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Wednesday, July 19, 1995
8:00 a.m. Bridges Technology Park Meeting
10:00 a.m. Freenet Meeting
11 :45 a.m. North Metro Mayors' Meeting
Thursday, July 20, 1995
9:00 a.m. Community Partners Meeting
Friday, July 21 , 1995
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THIS IS 17 • . . •
For the Week of July 10, 1995 - July 17, 1995
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
A meeting between Bob and Greg Waste and their neighbors took place yesterday.
The purpose of the meeting was to address the concerns expressed by neighbors
adjacent to Roberts Off Ten regarding the noise and other disruptive activities. While
not all of the concerns were resolved to everyone's satisfaction, I believe both the
Wastes and the neighbors were feeling that they had the opportunity to air their
opinions and establish a link for future communications.
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David Janke called yesterday expressing concerns regarding the water meter change
out costs. He was most concerned that there had not been any notification in the
newspaper or public discussion about the proposed action. He requested copies of
all past staff reports and related information on the subject and noted that he would
be in attendance at Monday night's meeting.
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The individual who began the petition for the stop signs on Ardan came in to see me
on Tuesday. She wanted to make sure that the Council had received the petition and
noted that she and some of her neighbors would be in attendance at the meeting
Monday. She was very appreciative that the Council was considering the stop signs
as she and her neighbors feel that, while this may not eliminate the current problems,
it will "make a meaningful dent".
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I attended the AMM's annual regional breakfast with the Mayor on Tuesday morning
(7:30 a.m.!). The Metro Livability Act was discussed at length. Jennifer is in contact
with the Met Council representatives to make sure that we obtain the necessary
documentation this month to present to the Council for consideration of participating
in the programs.
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I will be out of the office most of the day on Friday. I have an ICMA/MCMA meeting in
Duluth in the afternoon and in-laws in the evening I will say no more on that
subject
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Paul-is-on-vacation through-July-30th. The-Chief-wi l-update-you-on-Bobby-Nelson
(Everyone, please be sure and call him before next Wednesday and let him know
how much you will be thinking of him). Michele is on vacation all of next week. I will
be on vacation from August 11 through August 27- in California, on the beach, away
from the heat, the humidity, the bugs, the storms okay, okay, so I'll be in
earthquake territory. It the "Big One" hits, what stories I will have to tell....if I live to tell
about it!
Have a good weekend and see you on Monday!
PERSONNEL
Cable TV Technician/Producer- Four applicants were interviewed Wednesday, July 12
for the Cable TV Technician/Producer position. Mary Saarion, Jerry Skelly Sr., Dale
Irving and I interviewed the qualified candidates who applied for the position. A
recommendation from the interview panel is included in the agenda packet.
Recording Secretary - Closing date for the recording secretary is Friday, July 14. To
date we have received zero applications. We have received a few inquiries for the
position but no applications. (Hopefully we will receive some applications before
Friday).
TUG
A TUG meeting was held Thursday morning at Shoreview Community Center.
Continued from the previous meeting, discussion focused on CDL drug and alcohol
testing programs and services available to cities. The Department of Transportation
has implemented an alcohol and drug testing requirement for safety-sensitive
employees. Counties and cities that have 49 or less safety sensitive employees must
implement a program by January 1, 1996. TUG members have organized a Drug
Testing Subcommittee to research companies who can service cities and counties
who do not comply with the new regulations.
Lynnette
Birchwood Realty:
• Birchwood Realty, located on the corner of Silver Lake Road and H2, is closing its
doors this summer. The building is being prepared to go on the market this
month. The owner, Kent Allen, made this decision several months ago. The
decision had nothing to do with the building being hit by the 4Plex graffiti. J met
with Mr. Allen and will be assisting in his search for a new owner of the building.
I will share the information with you once I receive it from Birchwood. The good
news, I did hear a rumor that Appearance Plus beauty salon may be interested in
buying the building.
Pride, Progress and Partnership T-shirts:
• We had several inquirers regarding the PPP T-shirts and sweatshirts at the
Festival. We sold 14 T-shirts and 3 sweatshirts. We are displaying them at the
reception area in City Hall. Tell all your friends to get theirs now to support the
marketing program.
Wolf & Associates:
• Once again Wolf & Associates is looking at options for expansion. Their latest
option, and most desirable, is to purchase the adjacent property and expand to
the south. This would be a 60,000 s.f. expansion and would include moving their
Oakdale facility to Mounds View. It is estimated that there would be 20-25 new
jobs due to the expansion. New plans have been submitted to Paul for building
review. I arranged a meeting for Wolf with Ramsey County and St. Paul Metro
East Development Corporation for equipment and SBA financing. If all goes as
planned, we will have another ground breaking by the end of the year.
A coincidence? Wolf has not had any complaints from Towns Edge Manufactured
Home Park since the main complainant moved!
Cathy
FINANCE
• Meter reading cards are coming in; Kitty Hickok and Dorothy Peterson are
busy entering the reads into the billing system in preparation for the second
quarter utility billing.
• Dorothy Peterson will be on vacation July 12 - 14.
• Staff is busy preparing first drafts of enterprise funds budgets. These include
Water, Wastewater, Street Light, Surface Water, Golf Course, and Recreation
Activity.
Don B.
PUBLIC WORKS
* Advertisement for slurry seal bids will be run in the New Brighton Bulletin, July
19. Bids will be opened July 31, 1995, 10:01 am.
* The Sewer Department discovered, during their routine infrastructure
maintenance, a broken main on Knollwood Drive. (In front of 6969 Knollwood
Drive to be exact.) If this break wasn't discovered as promptly as it was, it
could and would of been very costly to repair. As it stands now, they are
having a problem dewatering the area due to the fine sand.
* Lead and Copper samples were delivered July 10th. We are picking them up
July 12 and 13. They will then be delivered to Twin City Water Clinic for
testing. The results will be sent to the Department of Health, Public Water
Supply Unit. After they process the paper work, we will be notified of the
results. Last year, we were notified in September of the results.
* Paperwork is being submitted to the Minnesota Department of Revenue,
Petroleum Division, to become a "Special Fuel Licensed Dealer". Meaning, the
legislature eliminated the alternate fuel permit that we use to get every year for
our propane fueled vehicles and has imposed a special fuel tax instead. We
will a) need to become a Special Fuel Licensed Dealer, $25.00 every year and
b) fill out a monthly report of our propane fuel consumption and pay the
necessary tax. (15 cents per gallon.) These funds will be transferred
electronically.
* We had a nice compliment from a resident on Clifton Drive, on our street
patching. He was very impressed with the way the guys went out of their way
to patch a whole area instead of "quick" patches here and there.
Tracy Juell
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BEL AIR BUILDERS/MIDWEST I.V.
Staff met this past week with Jim Winkels of Bel Air Builders who is working as the
project representative on the development project north of the golf course (Midwest
I.V.). The purpose of the meeting was to establish what issues remained to be
discussed in-regards to-the-project ander timeline for-those-discussions.Mr_Winkels
will be submitting the information Staff requested and discussion is anticipated to take
place at the August 2, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. The City Council can
expect to see the project proposal at the August 7, 1995 work session.
PAUL H. ON VACATION
I will be on vacation from July 13th through the 30th - taking a long trip in the BWCA
and Quetico Provincial Park in Canada. Following that, some R&R at the family cabin
and a lot of golf.
Paul H.
POLICE
The Chief attended a Chief's meeting this week. Police training was the main
topic.
The severe heat is tough on equipment. We have had a squad in for repair for
over a week.
Bob Nelson went into the hospital this week. He will be out a undetermined
amount of time.
The PD lost to the Fire Dept. again this year in the annual softball game. We
all agreed that we should practice at least once for next year's game.
Tim R.
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PARKS:
* Post-Festival clean up and returning rental equipment and
supplies was a priority this week.
* Regular preventative maintenance was performed on many of
the equipment pieces this week.
* Regular mowing, trash removal, sign message changes and
athletic field grooming continued throughout the week.
* Silver View Park pond has been scheduled for treatment
between mid to end July. Many people have been inquiring
whether or not the pond will be treated. Since we only have
funding for one treatment, we have requested mid-summer
treatment.
* Along with the rest of the metropolitan lakes, we have a
problem with swimmer' s itch at Lakeside Park. The hot
weather increases the severity of swimmer' s itch. I have
contacted other cities and counties who are also
experiencing the problem. There is not much that anyone can
do. The copper sulfate treatments are not being successful
this year because of the hot weather. However, Lakeside
Park continues to have people interested in using the water
craft. Many picnics have been reserved at Lakeside. Also,
four nights of softball leagues and sand volleyball leagues
are scheduled at Lakeside Park each week.
RECREATION:
* Post Festival clean-up, thank-you letters for participating
volunteers, inventory and storage of equipment and supplies
for next year and counting and depositing monies is a big
job after Festival. Two days after Festival our offices are
back to normal.
* Reservations for "Anything Goes" has continued to increase
as time comes closer to opening.
* Adult softball league playoffs will be held this weekend and
the following weekend. The playoffs determines which teams
go on to compete in District Tournaments.
* We have really appreciated the use of the Mermaid bus for
our Summer Playground trips. However, this Thursday the bus
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broke down on 35W with 70 children on board on their way to
the Loon' s game. We had to call Ryder Bus Co. to pick up
the kids and have a towing company tow the Mermaid Bus back
to the Mermaid. Charlie Hall has been very helpful and is
planning on repairing the bus and continuing to offer us the
use of it for youth activities.
* The extremely hot weather this week has not been conducive
to physical activity. Many youth team coaches have opted to
cancel games. Playground activities have included many
water breaks, more passive activities or water related
activities ie. ice melts, watergames, sprinkling activities.
CABLE TV:
* Four candidates were interviewed for Cable TV
Producer/Technician. One candidate has been selected for
recommendation for hiring.
* Jerry Skelly, Jr. and a mobile unit crew taped the Festival
Parade, which is being replayed for the next couple of weeks
on our Channel 16.
GOLF COURSE:
* The golf course, range and clubhouse will close a little
early on Sunday evening, July 16 for an all staff meeting to
be held at City Hall at 8: 00 p.m. This is an orientation
meeting for all clubhouse staff members. The agenda will
include reviewing the manual of procedures and regulations,
job descriptions, duties and emergency procedures. The
meeting will include team building and brainstorming ideas
for efficiency and effectiveness. It should be a good time
for everyone to meet each other.
* The course and range has been busy with full reservation
schedules, which is great! The leagues began this week.
Youth lessons and league play has continued. More and more
new customers continue to arrive for a round. Comments
about the course and range are very positive.
* The computer system which also serves as the cash register
system has "bugs" which has made it difficult for the
clubhouse staff. The transactions were taking too long, the
receipt tape was too long, and the reporting was not always
accurate. These "bugs" are being fixed by the software
company - soon, or else we look for something different.
The staff is now comfortable using the system after
experiencing it the past 2-3 weeks.
UNAPPROVED1
2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
3 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
4 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
5
6
7 Regular Meeting
8 June 26, 1995
9 Mounds View City Hall
10 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
11
12
13
14
15 CALL TO ORDER
16
17 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at
18 7: 00 p.m. on June 26, 1995.
19
20 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
21
22 ROLL CALL
23
24 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard,
25 Quick, and Hankner
26
27 MEMBERS ABSENT: None
28
29 ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Dan Brager,
30 Finance Director; Paul Harrington, Community Development
31 Coordinator; Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
32
33 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
34
35 There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting.
36
37 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
38
39 Councilmember Trude noted a correction to the Regular Council
40 Meeting Minutes from June 12, 1995: page 17, "Novac" should be
41 spelled "Novak" .
42
43 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Approve Regular Council Meeting
44 Minutes from June 12, 1995, as Corrected
45
46 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
47
48 ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
49
50 There were no advisory commission minutes submitted for acceptance.
51
UNAPPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 2
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
2
3 There is no special order of business scheduled for this meeting.
4
5 CONSENT AGENDA
6
7 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as
8 follows:
9
10 A. Set Public Hearings for 7:05 p.m. , Monday, July 17, 1995, to
11 Consider the 1995 Long Term Financial Plan, Staff Report No.
12 95-1390C
13
14 B. Adopt Resolution No. 4786 Approving Just and Correct Claims
15 Against City Funds.
16
17 C. Licenses for Approval
18
19 Restaurants - Expires June 30, 1996
20 Donatelle's - Renewal
21 Mister Donut - Renewal
22 Kentucky Fried Chicken - Renewal
23 Robert's Off 10 - Renewal
24 Mermaid - Renewal
25 Taco Bell - Renewal
26 TNP (Hardees) - Renewal
27 McDonalds - Renewal
28 Burger King - Renewal
29 Bridgemens - Renewal
30 LeMetro Cie (Subway) - Renewal
31 R. J. Riches - Renewal
32
33 Garbage Haulers - Expires June 30, 1996
34 Larry's Quality Sanitation - Renewal
35 BFI (Woodlake Sanitary) - Renewal
36 ARCA Minnesota - Renewal
37 Walter's Rubbish - Renewal
38 Twin City Refuse and Recycling - Renewal
39 Keith Krupenny - Renewal
40 Ace Solid Waste - Renewal
41 Waste Control System, Inc. - Renewal
42 Veit - Renewal
43 Twin City Sanitation - Renewal
44 Vasko Rubbish Removal, Inc. - Renewal
45 Waste Management of Blaine - Renewal
46 Wildwood Sanitation - Renewal
47
UNAPPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 3
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 Contractors - Expire 6/30/96
2
3 Asphalt
4 Blacktop Driveway Co. - Renewal
5 C&S Driveway Co. - Renewal
6 Lino Lakes Blacktop, Inc. - Renewal
7 Northwest Asphalt, Inc. - Renewal
8 T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. - Renewal
9
10 Fence
11 Able Fence, Inc. - Renewal
12 D.W. Fence - Renewal
13 Dakota Fence of Minnesota, Inc. - Renewal
14
15 Fire Protection
16 Northstar Fire Protection - Renewal
17
18 General
19 Advance Construction Company - Renewal
20 Olson General Contractors, Inc. - Renewal
21 Everest Construction Company - Renewal
22 Heartland Industries - Renewal
23 Petroleum Maintenance Company - Renewal
24 Skarphol Construction Group, Inc. - Renewal
25
26 HVAC
27 Air Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal
28 Allan Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal
29 Blaine Heating, Air Cond. & Electric - Renewal
30 Bostrum Sheet Metal Works, Inc. - Renewal
31 Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc. - Renewal
32 Indoor Comfort Heating & Cooling - Renewal
33 Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. - Renewal
34 Faircon Service - New
35 Gavic & Sons Plumbing - Renewal
36 Home Energy Center - Renewal
37 Kath Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal
38 Major Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal
39 Master Mobile Home Service - Renewal
40 Paragron Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Renewal
41 St. Marie Sheet Metal, Inc. - Renewal
42 Standard Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal
43 The Snelling Company - Renewal
44 Suburban Air Conditioning - Renewal
45 Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal
46 WestAir, Inc. - Renewal
47 Yale, Inc. - Renewal
48 Lake Air Heating and Cooling - Renewal
49
UNAIDPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 4
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 Sewer/Water
2 Beaver Plumbing - Renewal
3 Jerry's Plumbing - Renewal
4 Larson Plumbing - Renewal
5 Stevens Drilling & Environmental Service, Inc. - Renewal
6 United Water and Sewer - Renewal
7
8 Excavating
9 Leroux Excavating, Inc. - Renewal
10
11 Sign
12 Crosstown Sign - Renewal
13 Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company - Renewal
14 National Advertising Company - Renewal
15 Nordquist Sign Co. , Inc. - Renewal
16 Suburban Lighting, Inc. - Renewal
17
18 Cigarette and Tobacco Products
19 Murzyn Liquor - New
20 American Amusement Arcades (contingent upon payment) - New
21 Mounds View Amoco - New
22 Brooks - New
23
24 Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired
25 removed from the Consent Agenda; there were none.
26
27 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt the Consent Agenda as
28 Presented
29
30 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
31
32 RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
33
34 Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was
35 designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items
36 that were not on the Agenda.
37
38 David Janke, 8428 Eastwood Road, expressed concern in not seeing
39 the Council make any cutbacks in City staff, or any thing else. He
40 asserted that the City of Minneapolis and other cities are going
41 broke and making budget cuts.
42
43 Mayor Linke explained the Council is in the process of reviewing
44 the first budget draft and will be holding hearings. He advised
45 the Council is not proposing any new staff or increases, and
46 invited Mr. Janke to attend the next budget meeting on July 10,
47 1995, at 6: 00 p.m.
48
lir\IMPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 5
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 Councilmember Hankner clarified the Council direction to staff is
2 for a zero increase and the Council is just in the first round of
3 budget review.
4
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6
7 To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
8 Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10
9
10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 06 p.m.
11
12 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
13 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
14 and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license.
15
16 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 06 p.m.
17
18 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating
19 Liquor License for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10
20
21 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
22
23 To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for D&R
24 Liquor Bottle Shop, Inc. dba Network Liquor, 2345 County Road H2
25
26 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 07 p.m.
27
28 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
29 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
30 and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license.
31
32 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 07 p.m.
33
34 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating
35 Liquor License for D&R Liquor Bottle Shop, Inc. dba Network Liquor,
36 2345 County Road H2
37
38 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
39
40 To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
41 Murzyn Liquor, 2840 Highway 10
42
43 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
44
45 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
46 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
47 and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license.
48
49 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 08 p.m.
50
UNAPPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 6
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating
2 Liquor License for Murzyn Liquor, 2840 Highway 10
3
4 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
5
6 To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
7 Donatelle's Super Club, 2400 Highway 10
8
9 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 08 p.m.
10
11 Samantha-Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
12 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
13 and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license.
14
15 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 08 p.m.
16
17 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating
18 Liquor License for Donatelle's Super Club, 2400 Highway 10
19
20 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
21
22 To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
23 Mermaid, Inc. , 2200 Highway 10
24
25 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 09 p.m.
26
27 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
28 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
29 and Health Department have been completed. She recommended
30 approval be given contingent upon successful approval of
31 reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor
32 Code violations.
33
34 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 09 p.m.
35
36 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating
37 Liquor License for Mermaid, Inc. , 2200 Highway 10, contingent upon
38 successful approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in July
39 of 1995
40
41 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
42
43 To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
44 Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2
45
46 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m.
47
48 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
49 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
50 and Health Department have been completed. She recommended
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1 approval be given contingent upon successful approval of
2 reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor
3 Code violations.
4
5 Ms. Orduno also advised a petition was received from neighbors
6 asserting there has been an increase in traffic, noise, etc. She
7 pointed out the residents are not asking for denial of the renewal,
8 but that the owner be made aware of these concerns and attempt to
9 resolve them.
10
11 Ms. Orduno explairre-d a s-imilar ituation exist�c two years ago and
12 the license was approved contingent upon staff meeting with the
13 owner and residents to work out details to resolve the concerns.
14
15 Mayor Linke requested staff so notify the owner of Robert's Off 10.
16
17 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 11 p.m.
18
19 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating
20 Liquor License for Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2 contingent
21 upon successful approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in
22 July of 1995 and staff meeting with the owner and residents to work
23 out details to resolve concerns addressed on the petition
24
25 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
26
27 To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Wine License for Bel-Rae Ballroom,
28 5394 Edgewood Drive
29
30 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 11 p.m.
31
32 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and
33 reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department,
34 and Health Department have been completed. She recommended
35 approval be given contingent upon successful approval of
36 reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor
37 Code violations.
38
39 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 11 p.m.
40
41 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Wine License for
42 Bel-Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive, contingent upon successful
43 approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in July of 1995
44
45 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
46
47 To Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, U.S. West
48 Communications, Planing Case No. 417-95, Resolution No. 4787
49
50 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 12 p.m.
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1 Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that
2 Patrick Carlson of North Star Land Services, representing U.S. West
3 Communications, has made application for a Conditional Use Permit
4 (CUP) to allow the construction of an enclosure to house fiber fed
5 telecommunication services and serve somewhat as a "field office"
6 for technicians tracking service related problems in the area. The
7 enclosure would be approximately 6'x 9' with an overall height of
8 about six feet since three feet is located below ground. They
9 propose to locate the structure in the extreme northwest corner o
10 the Multi-Tech property fronting on County Road H2, and U.S. West
11 is-iii Lhe—rocess6f obtaining a 20'x 20' easement from Murfi-Tech.
12
13 Mr. Harrington advised the Municipal Code requires any structure
14 necessary for the provision of public utility service to obtain a
15 CUP prior to its construction. Staff has reviewed the request and
16 found it to be in compliance, and the Planning Commission
17 recommends approval subject to receipt of a copy of the easement
18 agreement and appropriate landscaping.
19
20 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 16 p.m.
21
22 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to adopt Resolution No. 4787 Approving
23 a Conditional Use Permit for a Public Utility Structure, U.S. West
24 Communications, 2205 Woodale Drive
25
26 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
27
28 COUNCIL BUSINESS:
29
30 Consent Agenda Item(s) Brought Forward:
31
32 There were no Consent Agenda items brought forward for
33 consideration.
34
35 A. Consideration of Proposal by League of Minnesota Cities
36 Insurance Trust for Renewal of Insurance Coverages for 1995-
37 96, Staff Report No. 95-1392C
38
39 Dan Brager, Finance Director, reported the 1995 renewal of
40 insurance coverages received from the League of Minnesota
41 Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) quotation of $155,447 is
42 $28,293 under the amounts budgeted in 1995 for various
43 insurance coverages. Mr. Brager introduced Charles Clysdale,
44 Maguire Agency, Inc. , and advised he would inform the Council
45 of two options which would result in further reducing
46 premiums.
47
48 Charles Clysdale, Maguire Agency, Inc. , reported that based on
49 the City's excellence workers compensation history, the rate
50 was reduced from .75 to .72 . He recommended the Council
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1 consider having a deductible of $5,000 on medical costs only
2 which would reduce the workers compensation premium by $5, 652 .
3 The City would be responsible for the first $5, 000 of medical
4 expenses for each workers compensation claim. Mr. Clysdale
5 pointed out the total medical expenses incurred for the last
6 five years was $4, 026, or an average of $805. Based on this
7 history of experience, he believed this option would be
8 advantageous.
9
10 Mr. Clysdale further recommended the Council consider
11 increasing the City's deductible on liability and property
12 coverages from $5, 000 to $10, 000 which would produce a savings
13 of $10, 100 or approximately 10% of the premium for those
14 coverages. He reviewed the City changed from a $1, 000 to a
15 $5, 000 deductible in 1988 and since that time, the City has
16 realized a savings of approximately $115, 000 in premium costs.
17 Mr. Clysdale noted the City has only had to pay the full
18 $5, 000 deductible on two occasions and while there is no
19 guarantee the City will continue to have good claim experience
20 in the future, he considered it reasonable to assume the
21 additional risk for a 10% premium discount.
22
23 Mr. Clysdale reminded the Council they received a $19, 000
24 dividend check several months ago and commented this has been
25 an excellent program through the League of Minnesota Cities.
26
27 Councilmember Trude questioned whether the $5, 000 deductible
28 on workers compensation medical costs is per occurrence. Mr.
29 Clysdale responded it is, and there is not an aggregate on
30 that option. But in looking at the City's losses, for all
31 practical purposes, there have not been any.
32
33 Mayor Linke commented on the City employee's excellent safety
34 record and stated he is very proud of all the City's
35 employees.
36
37 Councilmember Trude concurred and pointed out the large
38 savings to the City for not having to cover those types of
39 claims.
40
41 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve the July 1, 1995
42 renewal of the City's Insurance Coverages with the LMCIT in
43 the amount of $155, 447 plus both options as detailed by Mr.
44 Clysdale
45
46 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
47
48 Mayor Linke extended the Council's appreciation to Mr.
49 Clysdale for bringing these cost saving options to the
50 Council's attention.
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1 B. Consideration of Action on Ordinance 560 Adopting the
2 Assessment Policy
3
4 Mayor Linke read the revisions the Council directed at the
5 June 12, 1995, meeting which were to be incorporated into the
6 proposed assessment policy by the City Attorney. The first
7 revision dealt with petitions initiated by property owners and
8 the second dealt with developer requests.
9
10 Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, reiterated the
11 revisions and advised Page 20, regarding residential street
12 design, was inadvertently omitted.
13
14 Councilmember Trude pointed out the attorney's recommendations
15 regarding holding public hearings are not included in the
16 draft.
17
18 Councilmember Hankner requested future drafts show revisions
19 by crossing out, or redlining, language to be deleted and
20 underlining language to be added. She also requested the
21 draft contain the date of revision. Mr. Ulrich stated staff
22 will do this on future drafts.
23
24 Mr. Ulrich reviewed the revision regarding assessment of
25 double frontage lots in that the long side would be assessed
26 25% of the adjusted front footage. This is proposed to be
27 reduced from 35% at the determination of the council.
28
29 Mr. Ulrich noted staff was requested to estimate the amount of
30 funds available for pavement maintenance activities like
31 sealcoating, crack sealing and patching. In the past, the
32 sealcoating projects cost about $50, 000 and patching was
33 contracted out at a cost of $50-60, 000. He estimated crack
34 sealing work cost about $10, 000. Mr. Ulrich reported the City
35 is now doing their own patching at a lower rate.
36
37 With regard to cost impact, Mr. Ulrich advised if sealcoating
38 activity is omitted from the Assessment Policy and funded
39 through general tax revenue, it would cost the average house
40 ($85,900) an additional $19.71. He advised after further
41 research on the number of public hearing notices and
42 associated costs, staff recommends that this route be taken.
43 It was noted sealcoating benefits the Pavement Management
44 Program by prolonging the surface of the roadway.
45
46 Mr. Ulrich informed the majority of City streets are in the
47 same condition and need sealcoating every five to seven years.
48 He asserted the actual cost to the resident in assessing the
49 single family homes for sealcoating versus paying via the
50 general tax levy, is about the same.
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1 Councilmember Trude questioned the status of the Silver Lake
2 Woods Fund which has been used for several years to cover the
3 cost of sealcoating and preventative maintenance. Mr. Ulrich
4 responded it is almost depleted
5
6 Marlene Westphal, 8232 Greenwood Drive, advised she owns a
7 corner lot and believes they are being discriminated against
8 by having to pay an assessment on both lots. She reported
9 their request for locating an accessory building was refused
10 which makes her feel like the owners of corner lots do not
11 have the—right to-use th it property and make improvements,
12 are taxed at a higher rate and are asked to pay for two
13 streets.
14
15 Mr. Ulrich reviewed how corner lots are proposed to be
16 assessed, advising Ms. Westphal would be assessed for 100% of
17 the adjusted front footage on Greenwood and 25% of the
18 adjusted front footage of Arden.
19
20 Ms. Westphal restated her objection to being assessed twice
21 and asserted it is not a privilege to own a corner lot.
22
23 Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, pointed out he had raised
24 some questions at the last meeting and would have appreciated
25 a courtesy call and receiving staff's recommendations prior to
26 the meeting so he had time for review in detail. He asserted
27 the proposed action of the assessment policy will result in
28 circumventing resident's ability to have any meaningful input
29 on this issue. He stated he can not comment on the rest since
30 he did not receive a copy for review to determine if the
31 proposed policy is in full compliance with City Charter, as he
32 views it.
33
34 Mr. McCarty commented the tenants of the Charter were included
35 because there are things residents want like a long-term
36 finance plan, long-term CIP, etc. He reviewed the history of
37 adoption of Chapter 202, the current assessment policy, and
38 expressed concern that it merges properly with proposed
39 Chapter 560. He advised he wants to be sure the Council
40 understands all the tenants of Chapter 202 and that it is not
41 being ignored or they are not aware of it.
42
43 Mr. McCarty questioned how the Council intends to coordinate
44 proposed Chapter 560 with existing Chapter 202 .
45
46 Mayor Linke explained he reviewed both chapters and determined
47 Chapter 202 is more broad where Chapter 560 contains actual
48 policy on how assessments would be developed as to percentage.
49 Chapter 560 also deals with lot shapes and gets down to
50 specifics and numbers where Chapter 202 does not. He asserted
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1 the two chapters dovetail together nicely by providing
2 specifics of what is already contained in Chapter 202. Also,
3 once the number is established, it will be set for all streets
4 across-the-board and not depend on who is serving on the
5 Council.
6
7 Mr. McCarty questioned procedure if the project does not
8 provide a 66% increase in value, which is why this aspect is
9 not included in Chapter 202 . He advised they wanted Chapter
10 202 to provide flexibility since it is almost impossible to
11 predict—what the actual increase in value will be. Also, it
12 allowed the Council to "tailor make" each assessment hearing
13 to fit the project. Mr. McCarty stated he disagrees with
14 comments made about the generalness of Chapter 202 . He
15 believed it was very extensive and covered some bases not
16 covered in Chapter 560.
17
18 Mayor Linke reviewed the appeals procedure section and advised
19 it is addressed in Chapter 560.
20
21 Councilmember Hankner suggested rather than trying to debate
22 all the issues tonight, that Mr. McCarty be allowed to do the
23 requested analysis and make suggestions on areas of Chapter
24 560 that may not merge with Chapter 202 . She advised she is
25 not prepared to act on this matter tonight and prefers more
26 time to review recommendations of the staff and attorney.
27
28 Mr. McCarty stated while he appreciates the good faith
29 Councilmember Hankner has in his ability, he believes this is
30 the Council's business. He asserted it is important for every
31 Councilmember and top staff members to understand what
32 existing Chapter 202 does. He stated it is clear to him that
33 they have not had the opportunity to make an in-depth study.
34
35 Councilmember Hankner explained that they have reviewed the
36 chapters but there may be a difference of opinion and she
37 would like Mr. McCarty to present real specifics for Council's
38 consideration.
39
40 Councilmember Trude advised Mr. Thompson has assured the
41 Council that Chapters 202 and 560 dovetail together. She
42 concurred Chapter 202 is very general and Chapter 560 is more
43 specific on how to do projects and indicates what those
44 procedures are as specified by City Charter.
45
46 Councilmember Trude informed she is not totally comfortable
47 with the 66% and noted some communities have residents look at
48 this type of policy and provide their recommendations which
49 may include partial or combination financing.
50
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1 Councilmember Hankner indicated her support for tabling this
2 matter to a future meeting to allow additional time for
3 review.
4
5 David Janke, 8428 Eastwood, asked if residents of Mounds View
6 really know what this amendment will cost them. He asked if
7 the Council has informed them in any way, and if Council can
8 indicate what the cost will actually be. He objected to
9 setting a flat percentage for all projects.
10
11 Mayor Linke—explained—the Council is unable to determine the
12 costs without first knowing what the actual project will
13 involve. He pointed out the Council did review estimated
14 numbers for street, curb and gutter projects based on the
15 lineal foot and this information is available to residents.
16
17 Councilmember Hankner advised there is no longer a "golden
18 bucket" to pay for everything and the City has infrastructure
19 needs which are currently being studied to determine what
20 needs to be done and provide projections. She pointed out
21 some believe this will happen over a short period of time, but
22 this is not true. Councilmember Hankner advised the City
23 needs a policy in place to prepare for the day it will happen.
24 She noted while the Council cannot predict costs out 20 years,
25 they can set overall policy parameters.
26
27 Mr. Janke suggested the Council advise residents of the time
28 period and commented the "golden bucket" at home is dry too.
29
30 Councilmember Hankner commented on the potential for
31 distortions when the "message" is carried by word-of-mouth
32 resulting in residents becoming ill-informed. She encouraged
33 residents to become involved and make sure they are getting
34 accurate information, not just hearsay.
35
36 Mr. Janke believed the newspaper coverage has been very
37 limited. Mayor Linke explained there have been several
38 newspaper articles and it has been on cable television four
39 times.
40
41 Councilmember Hankner stated Mr. Janke's comment about getting
42 the message out is a good point. She expressed her
43 frustration with trying to do that and indicated support for
44 tabling the matter and attempting to get accurate information
45 out so there are not so many ill feelings when the decision is
46 made. She pointed out this is a difficult decision the
47 Council will have to make.
48
49 William Werner, 2765 Shorewood Road, asserted part of the
50 reason for misinformation is the "flaky games the Council
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1 plays with the public" and the quality of the information. He
2 commented on a letter sent by the City to residents regarding
3 the budget hearings and stated his opinion that the reason
4 people are not interested, is because nothing happens and the
5 Council does not listen to them.
6
7 The City Administrator advised Mounds View is one of the only
8 cities in the seven county metro area that sends out a
9 personalized letter to any resident who has attended the last
10 four budget hearings. The letter notifies them of the
11 schedule—and invites them to attend. She questioned at what
12 point the resident becomes responsible to get the information.
13
14 Mr. Werner stated the Council needs to get both sides of the
15 information and questioned the Mayor regarding the need to
16 make repairs to utilities that lie under the roadway. Mayor
17 Linke explained he does not know if utilities under the street
18 need to be repaired, but if they are not broken, the City
19 would not repair them.
20
21 Councilmember Hankner commented she understands the resident's
22 frustration but we live in a democracy. She stated she does
23 not represent an individual's specific ideas, but rather
24 represents every individual. Councilmember Hankner further
25 commented it is the business of the Council to understand the
26 interests of the people and try to balance that interest,
27 negotiate, compromise, and end up where it may not look
28 exactly like what you wanted but it balances out what everyone
29 wants. She noted once a decision is made, there will always
30 be people who are angry but others who are not. She
31 reiterated her support to table the matter to allow time for
32 that negotiation, compromising, and merging of everyone's
33 ideas until people are more comfortable with the final policy.
34
35 Naja Werner, 2765 Shorewood Road, stated the residents do not
36 have the information they need about the proposed street, curb
37 and gutter projects and what the costs will be. She indicated
38 support for periodic sealcoating since it will prolong the
39 life of the street but questioned how staff determines whether
40 the street needs to be sealcoated or reconstructed. She
41 questioned the life of a roadway and asserted residents need
42 more detailed, quality, information to answer these questions.
43
44 Mayor Linke noted some of the information Ms. Werner is
45 requesting has already been provided. He reviewed how the
46 Pavement Management Program identifies the streets and types
47 of projects needed. He then reviewed Exhibit C which details
48 the life cycle for improvements.
49
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1 Ms. Werner questioned whether she would be assessed for a
2 sewer project if it were really needed in another
3 neighborhood, and how staff would determine if her sewer
4 needed work. Mayor Linke reviewed how the sewer lines are
5 televised to determine need for repair based on cracking,
6 pulling sand, breaks, etc. , and explained that storm sewers
7 are part of the Storm Water Management Plan.
8
9 Ms. Werner asked if she would be assessed if her system is
10 rebuilt to improve an area six blocks away. Mayor Linke
11 explained she will be assessed—if—it is found necessary to
12 replace her system. Ms. Werner reiterated her opinion the
13 information given to the public is not adequate and residents
14 are not convinced whether improvements are necessary.
15
16 Councilmember Hankner pointed out the City has employees who
17 work with the sewer system on a daily basis and with the
18 cameras and inspections know the status of the system. Also,
19 engineering experts are hired when a project is considered.
20 She suggested Ms. Werner contact staff if she wants to know
21 more about her system.
22
23 Councilmember Trude stated she understands the resident's
24 concerns and advised the City will provide notice of the
25 public hearing when staff can answer those types of specific
26 questions.
27
28 Mike McGuen (SP?) , 8345 Red Oak Drive, encouraged the Council
29 to table further consideration. He agreed this is a
30 complicated issue but once adopted, the residents will have to
31 live with it. He asserted there are some inconsistencies in
32 the purpose statement and suggested a statement be included
33 indicating one of the Chapters overrides the other. He
34 indicated support for funding sealcoating projects from the
35 General Fund, but questioned whether this would result in
36 residents wanting their road sealcoated more quickly. Mr.
37 McGuen requested further study be done on the percentages
38 charged by different suburbs.
39
40 Mayor Linke advised Mounds View has already studied that and
41 the information is available to residents in the Public Book.
42
43 Mr. McGuen asserted that when resident's don't have tangible
44 information, rumors start. He requested the matter be tabled
45 to the Fall to allow adequate time for review. He stated he
46 would like real numbers on resurfacing and sealcoating
47 projects and suggested there also be additional newspaper
48 articles.
49
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1 Mayor Linke reviewed the time schedule when the Assessment
2 Policy was first considered and estimated it has been under
3 consideration for about six months.
4
5 William Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, requested the Council and
6 staff remember they are the hired hands of the community and
7 are to do the job in representing them. He added residents
8 expect the Council to come up with ideas. He suggested the
9 Council throw out a figure and the residents will tell them if
10 it is right or wrong, or they will do it in November.
11
12 Mr. McCarty commented on published notice that is required for
13 ordinances by the City Charter. He noted the Charter lays a
14 lot of responsibility on residents because that is what the
15 residents wanted. He stated his surprise that the Council did
16 not indicate that regardless of the project proposed or action
17 taken, Section 8. 04 is in place and residents have the final
18 veto power over any project the City does.
19
20 Ms. Westphal stated the Councilmembers came around knocking on
21 doors during the election but she has not seen them since.
22 She suggested the Council inform residents of what is going on
23 and then maybe the correct information would get out. She
24 stated she would also like better information.
25
26 Councilmember Trude reported Doris Wilson, 7877 Sunnyside, is
27 unable to attend tonight and has requested the Council
28 consider having everyone pay for roads since everyone uses
29 them so she (Ms. Wilson) supports having the general levy pay
30 for reconstruction road projects.
31
32 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to table further consideration
33 of Ordinance 560 Adopting the Assessment Policy until July 17,
34 1995, and to direct staff to place this item on the July 10,
35 1995, Work Session agenda for further deliberation
36
37 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
38
39 C. Consideration of Development Review Request of Pinewood
40 Elementary School, Planning Case No. 418-95, Resolution No.
41 4788
42
43 Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported
44 Pinewood Elementary School has made application for a
45 Development Review of their proposed building expansion at
46 5500 Quincy Street. If approved, the proposal would allow the
47 construction of approximately 5, 600 square feet of classroom
48 and meeting room space on the south side of the existing
49 structure.
50
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1 Mr. Harrington advised staff has reviewed the plan and found
2 it to be in compliance with all requirements of the Municipal
3 Code for a facility of this type. The Planning Commission has
4 also reviewed the request and recommends approval.
5
6 John Osterlund, representing the School District, advised this
7 is the first in a five-year plan to upgrade elementary schools
8 within the District. He explained this expansion will help
9 reduce overcrowding by providing three new classrooms, three
10 small conference breakouts, and a new kindergarten room. He
11 further advised—they—have—received—bids which will be
12 presented to the School Board and hope to start construction
13 this summer and open in January, 1996. Mr. Osterlund stated
14 they intend to invite the Mayor and Councilmembers to the
15 opening.
16
17 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4788
18 Approving a Development Review for Pinewood Elementary School,
19 Planning Case No. 418-95
20
21 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
22
23 D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4789 Hiring Dawn Postudensek
24 as Administrative Intern
25
26 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained after Tim
27 Cruikshank left the position of Assistant to the City
28 Administrator to accept the position of Lauderdale City
29 Administrator, it was decided to not fill that position and
30 instead hire an intern to assume some of the projects Mr.
31 Cruikshank had been doing. These projects include the CIP
32 Program, MIS coordination, working on the network, personnel
33 issues, Focus 2000, and public information.
34
35 Ms. Orduno explained based on Council direction, staff
36 advertised for an Administrative Intern. Over 25 applications
37 were received and seven were selected for an interview an
38 In-basket exercise consisting of a test of computer skills,
39 writing skills, attention to detail, re-creation of the Human
40 Resources Budget, and identifying mistakes on the budget
41 format.
42
43 Ms. Orduno advised Dawn Postudensek, who will be receiving her
44 Masters Degree in Public Administration next year, performed
45 exceptionally well. She recommended Ms. Postudensek be hired
46 as Administrative Intern, effective July 10, 1995, with a
47 six-month probation at an hourly wage of $9.25. If
48 satisfactory after the six-month review, that salary could be
49 adjusted.
50
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1 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4789
2 Hiring Dawn Postudensek as Administrative Intern
3
4 William Werner inquired where the City Administrator is
5 proposing a trend in terms of staff reduction or aberration.
6
7 Mayor Linke explained instead of hiring a replacement, the
8 Council is considering hiring an intern.
9
10 Ms. Orduno advised staff is pursuing a request for proposals
11 to conduct-a compi-et management aud-i—f-the organization and
12 each department. This will identify whether the organization
13 is efficient and effective, and whether current staff levels
14 are correct.
15
16 Barry Tannenbaum, 8060 Red Oak Drive, indicated his surprise
17 that this is a paid intern position. He explained he worked
18 in several internship positions while obtaining a degree in
19 the field of political science and none were paid positions,
20 including a three-month internship with a Senator.
21
22 Ms. Orduno advised Ms. Postudensek has already worked as an
23 unpaid intern, and the position with Mounds View does not
24 include benefits or vacation. Ms. Orduno explained the
25 difference between undergraduate and graduate internships and
26 asserted the proposed salary is reasonable.
27
28 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
29
30
31 E. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 564 Amending Mounds
32 View City Code Pertaining to Peddlers, Solicitors and
33 Transient Merchants
34
35 This Ordinance received first reading at the June 5, 1995,
36 Council meeting.
37
38 Mayor Linke read the proposed Ordinance amendments in full,
39 explaining the amendment would require the permit holders to
40 clearly exhibit their permit and allow home owners to post a
41 no peddlers and solicitors sign prohibiting them from peddling
42 and soliciting even if they do hold a license.
43
44 Councilmember Trude stated her support for restricting the
45 hours to 9: 00 a.m. to 8: 00 p.m. (rather than 8 : 00 a.m. to 8: 00
46 p.m. ) . She asserted it would be bothersome for residents to
47 be disturbed as early as 8: 00 a.m. by solicitors, which is
48 earlier than retail stores are opened.
49
50 Councilmember Hankner concurred.
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1 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt Ordinance No. 564
2 Relating to Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants and
3 Amending Chapter 504, Sections 504. 06 and 504. 13 of the Mounds
4 View City Code as revised to indicate in Section 3,
5 Subdivision 6, that peddlers and solicitors may conduct their
6 business only between the hours of 9: 00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
7
8 ROLL CALL VOTE:
9
10 Mayor Linke Yes
11 Councilmember-Blanchard--Yes
12 Councilmember Trude Yes
13 Councilmember Quick Yes
14 Councilmember Hankner Yes
15
16 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
17
18 Councilmember Trude advised residents this Ordinance allows
19 the ability to post a "No Peddler" sign so they have to
20 peacefully leave the premises if requested to do so. If they
21 don't, the resident can call the Police Department and report
22 them for violation of the Code.
23
24 Ms. Orduno added the peddler must also produce the license, if
25 asked to do so, and if they do not, the resident can call the
26 Police Department.
27
28 Duane McCarty suggested the peddlers/solicitors be required to
29 have a picture badge which could be clipped to their shirt.
30 He asked if the City recoups their expenses when granting this
31 type of license.
32
33 Ms. Orduno stated the City probably does not.
34
35 Mr. McCarty suggested the Council review the license ordinance
36 to assure the City recaptures those costs.
37
38 REPORTS
39
40 1. Report of Councilmembers:
41
42 Councilmember Quick: No report.
43
44 Councilmember Blanchard reported the Senior Picnic was
45 held on June 21, 1995, about one hundred seniors
46 attended, and all had a good time.
47
48 Councilmember Hankner: No report.
49
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Mounds View City Council Page 20
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 Councilmember Trude reported on the Arsenal meeting she
2 attended where discussion took place regarding the reuse
3 of approximately 50% of Arsenal property for public and
4 park purposes. She advised it was determined an American
5 Indian did not have claim to any of the Arsenal land.
6
7 Councilmember Trude reported Congressman Vento has
8 assured that no gambling operation will be considered for
9 the Arsenal property, unless a Federal agency were to
10 authorize that type of use. Also, Alliant Tech was just
11 awarded $-95 milllon—munitians—contTact which requires
12 very large safety areas where nothing can be developed.
13 This includes the area Arden Hills plans to develop into
14 housing, retail commercial, and manufacturing (adjacent
15 to Highways 10 and 96) .
16
17 Duane McCarty asked if the Alliant Tech contract will
18 result in an economic boost for Mounds View.
19 Councilmember Quick stated it will probably not but it
20 will keep the current crews working. He advised the
21 munitions are not loaded at this facility.
22
23 Mayor Linke speculated it will take a long time before
24 this property can be reused, especially since the
25 contamination must first be addressed and there have been
26 cutbacks in the Superfund.
27
28 Councilmember Trude agreed.
29
30 Report of Mayor Linke:
31
32 a. Reported on a letter received from Ms. Scott dated
33 June 14, 1995, expressing her appreciation to the
34 Mounds View Police Department, in particular
35 Investigator Larry Siluk, for their assistance in
36 resolving a burglary and obtaining restitution.
37
38 b. Reported on the June 24, 1995, opening of The
39 Bridges Golf Course and dedication of the Club
40 House to Richard Meyers. He stated this is a
41 deserved acolyte to Mr. Meyers for his great
42 contribution to Mounds View.
43
44 c. Reported on activities to take place at the July 9,
45 1995, Festival in the Park, location of parking and
46 times for shuttle services.
47
48
49 Report of Administrator: No report.
50
LINAPPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 21
Regular Meeting June 26, 1995
1 Report of Staff: No report.
2
3 The next Council Work Session will be July 10, 1995 at 7: 00 p.m.
4
5 The next Council Meeting will be July 17, 1995 at 7: 00 p.m.
6
7 The Special Budget Work Sessions are: June 26, 1995 at 6: 00 p.m.
8 July 10, 1995 at 6: 00 p.m.
9 July 17, 1995 at 6: 00 p.m.
10
11 Du-a-n-a McC-arty—camme-nt-e-d on—th positive interaction—and dynamics
12 taking place between the Council and residents, and commented on
13 his admiration for Mounds View.
14
15 ADJOURNMENT:
16
17 There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke
18 adjourned the meeting at 9: 09 p.m.
19
20
21 Respectfully submitted,
22
23
24 Carla Wirth
25 Recording Secretary
26 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
27
28
CITY
OF Agenda Section: 8.A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1407C
111706Report Date: 7-12-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
W ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
(2 Consent Agenda
L Council Business
Item Description: Set Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No.565, Amending the Mounds View
Municipal Code, Chapter 906.04 Entitled "Watermeters", Subd. 4, Entitled,
"Liability for Rcpairs.
Administrator's Review/Recommendation.
- No comments to supplement this repor
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
,SUMMARY;
At the July 10, 1995 Council work session staff presented the following
report regarding responsibility for repair of the water service line, for
Council' s review. This item requires a public hearing, since it is a change
in the City Code . Staff is requesting that Council set the Public hearing
for the regular Council meeting on August 14, 1995 at 7 : 05 pm. For
Council' s review is the July 10, 1995 staff report .
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 1
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 any
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. / a
Mi ael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
illorREQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 8.B
Report Number: 95-1408C
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-14--95
Council Action:
July 17, 1995 0 Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE 0 Public Hearings
CI Consent Agenda
0 Council Business
Item Description: Consideration to Declare Public Works Furniture Surplus
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this repor ._..
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
IJIYIMARY;
In the 1995 budget, staff received funding to purchase new break room
furniture. As you might recall, much of the furniture, ie. tables and
chairs were very old and in bad repair. Most of these fixtures were handed
down from other departments when replacements were made. Staff has
purchased the new tables and chairs, and requests council to declare the
old furniture surplus, enabling staff to dispose of it . The value of this
furniture is extremely minimal, therefor staff will recycle them to a
salvage yard.
/7/// Ci-i/
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION;
Declare the old Public Works breakroom furniture surplus, and authorize
disposal of the furniture .
CM 9 Agenda Section: 8.:�.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1409C
TS
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-12-95
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE ❑ Consent Agenda
111 Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Quotes for Replacement of Well Motor Starters
Administrator's Review/Recommendation: ✓�
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement s .ets .s necessary.)
,SUMMARY;
At the July 10, 1995 Council work session, staff presented the following
report regarding the replacement of the well motor starters at wells 5 and
6 . Staff was instructed to place this item on the consent agenda for
approval .
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 1
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 .
(over)
c 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 $9, 843 to account # 700-
4123-705 . These accounts are in the Water Infrastructure Program.
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. Since the July 10, 1995 Council work session, staff has received
the final payment request for the tuckpointing of the well houses . That
amount is $2 , 500, and will be coded to account # 700-4123-705, therefore
the total amount needed for that account is $9, 843 . Total amount
transferred is $37, 014 .
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 , and $16, 888 transferred from_account # 700-3$9_0 to
the aforementioned accounts .
Should Council have any questions or concerns prior to the meeting that
staff can address, please feel free to call me .
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report umber 5—
Report Number:9 5-14 l OC
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-1 —c 5
Council Action:
0 Special Order of Business
July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE
6 Consent Agenda
❑ Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Resolution No. 4790 Approving a Step Adjustment for Steve
Andert, Custodian
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as_necessary_)
SUMMARY;
Steve Andert, Custodian, has been working with the City since January of
1995 . In accordance with the City's 5 Step Compensation Policy, this
position is due for a wage adjustment.
Mr. Andert is currently at Step 1, 7 . 73/hr. His performance has been
satisfactory and staff is recommending a wage adjustment to Step 2,
$8.20/mo. This adjustment is consistent with the 5 Step Pay Plan for this
position.
Ly ette Morgan Administrative Aide
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to waive the reading and adopt resolution No. 4790 approving a wage
adjustment for Steve Andert, Custodian.
RESOLUTION NO. 4790
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR STEVE ANDERT, CUSTODIAN
WHEREAS, Steve Andert began working for the City of Mounds View in
January of 1995; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Andert's work performance has fulfilled the
responsibilities of Custodian as outlined in the job description;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Andert's work performance has been satisfactorily
reflected in his performance review; and
WHEREAS, a wage adjustment to Step 2, which is consistent with the
City's compensation policy, is recommended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
hereby approve a wage adjustment for Steve Andert from $7 . 73/hour
to $8 .20/hour effective 1/11/95 .
Presented this 17th day of July, 1995 .
(SEAL)
Jerry Linke, Mayor
(ATTEST)
Samantha Orduno, City Administrator
Agenda Section: 10, 7:05p.m
_H REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1411C
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-13-95
�' Council Action:
July 17, 1995 ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
0 Council Business
Item Description: To Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 566 1995 Long Term Financial Plan
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanatinn/Summ ent—sheet-s as necessar
SUMMARY;
The 1995 Long Term Financial Plan is presented herein for its
formal introduction as Ordinance No. 566 .
Perhaps what is the most notable aspect of the LTFP is the sharp
decrease in Capital Equipment expenditures for 1996 . This is due to
the Council's desire to maintain a zero levy increase for 1996. In
order to adequately fund operational costs for 1996, capital
equipment and project costs that utilize General Fund revenues were
kept to a minimum - decrease of over $200,000 from 1995.
The Plan does not provide for staffing increases for 1996 . Future
years include replacement of vacant positions and additions if
service levels are maintained or increased - this, of course, will
be revenue driven and greatly dependent on the City's revenue
stream from all sources, including LGA, HACA, taxes and, most
notably, Fiscal Disparity.
An enhanced feature of the LTFP is the Capital Improvement Plan
which includes itemized listings of projected capital equipment
needs for years 1996-2000 and capital improvement projects. The
projects are listed as part of the long range project plans and
reflect proposed projects which, once again, are revenue dependent.
Many of the projects are not General Fund (property tax) dependent,
but draw from a variety of sources such as grants-in-aid,
enterpris0 funds (golf course, recreation activity ftnd, water,
wastewater, street] lig utility ) and franchise fees.
Samantha rduno, City Administrator
1
1
RECOMMENDATION;
l
1
Utilizing a variety of revenue sources, especially when grants-in-
aids can be secured, make it possible for the City to complete much
needed or requested projects without placing additional burdens on
the property tax system. Staff continually seeks out federal, state
and private dollars to make projects and equipment acquisitions
more palatable to our taxpayers.
It must be noted that infrastructure projects have not been
included in this Plan due to the incompletion as yet of the
Pavement Management Program. Modification to the LTFP can be made
at the time the Council determines the scope and timeframe of
infrastructure projects in the City.
Essentially, 1996 will not include any new or enhance. service or
programs with equipment purchases kept at a minimum. This action
will make it possible to present a $0 levy increase to the public
when the 1996 Budget is introduced in October.
OTY O Agenda Section:
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number:
flj,
Report Date:
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
�� ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
❑ Council Business
Item Description:
1995 Long Term Financial Plan
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this repo
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attar • •. •••••. •• ,• -- : ,.
SUMMARY;
Attached please find Ordinance 566, An Ordinance Adopting The 1995 Long Term Financial Plan. A
Public Hearing and the introduction of the LTFP is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. July 17, 1995. The adoption
of the ordinance is scheduled for August 14, 1995.
1
Donald Brager, Finance D ctor
1
RECOMMENDATION;
ORDINANCE NO. 566
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1995 LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN
The City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
Section I. The 1995 Long Term Financial Plan was presented on July 17, 1995 and placed on
file in the City A•mimstrator's office for public review.
Section II. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of its publication.
Introduced by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on the 17th day of July, 1995.
Adopted and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on the 14th day of August,
1995.
Jerry Linke, Mayor
Samantha Orduno, Clerk-Administrator
F Agenda Section: 11.A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1412C
V
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-12-95
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
Z Council Business
Item Description:
Continued discussion of the Assessment Policy
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sh:•ts as ecessary.)
,SUMMARY;
As a result of further investigation to find the similarities, and
differences in the City Charter, City Code, and Assessment Policy, staff
has come to the conclusion that amending the current Code, Chapter 202 ,
would be a more appropriate measure, than pursuing a new assessment policy.
The Assessment Policy (Ordinance No. 560) was developed to try and simplify
the assessment procedure, and referred to the Charter, and included much
of the same information that Chapter 202 includes . Trying to tie the two
documents together can and has confused many people. By amending Chapter
202 to include areas not addressed, ie. , per cent assessed, methods of
assessments, and lot dimensions, this one document will serve the City of
Mounds View entirely. Staff will then be able to address questions from
residents about estimated future assessments .
Staff is recommending that Council deny Ordinance No. 560 . Staff will then
prepare an amendment to Chapter 202 of the City Code to include the I
aforementioned items . Council can then set a public hearing for August 14,
1995, for the first reading of the ordinance.
Staff apologizes for all inconveniences, disruption of the community and
dissention that Council may have experienced throughout this time . Revising
Chapter 202 will simplify, and clarify the assessment procedures .
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel
free to all me .
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION;
Council deny Ordinance No. 560, and direct staff to research and develop
an amended version of Chapter 202 , and set Public hearing for August 14,
1995 for the first reading of amended Chapter 202 .
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11.B
Report Number: 95-1413C
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-13-95
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 17, 1995 0 Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Membership in the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
J!"_ —
- Comments attached. �'
Explanation/Summary (attach supplcment sh as - .
4UMMARY;
At the July 10, 1995 work session, Anoka County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
"Tom Snell made a presentation to the Council regarding the benefits of Chamber membership.
The Chamber represents over 600 businesses in the North Metro Area and is one of the
strongest Chamber organizations in the suburban metro area.
One of the key issues for the membership and board of the Chamber is the attraction of a
quality hotel/conference center. The chamber has established a Hotel Task Force to focus on
this issue and they are interested in supporting a hotel/conference center in Mounds View.
Anoka County Chamber is willing to assist in funding a feasibility study as well as market the
idea to membership.
Membership in Anoka County Chamber opens the door for a more regional approach to
economic development. In addition, by becoming members in the Anoka Chamber, Mounds
View's local schools are eligible for scholarship funds, participation in monthly meetings and
the mentor program with businesses.
The annual dues for membership is $195 and can be covered by the existing economic
development budget.
Oe
C. h, Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION;
Waive Reading of Resolution No. 4792 for Approval of Membership in the Anoka County
Chamber of Commerce
RESOLUTION NO. 4792
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ANOKA COUNTY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, The Anoka County Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization of
civic and business people working together to provide business leadership to strengthen
communities m e o Metro Region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View borders Anoka County on both the West and
North sides of the City; and
WHEREAS, membership in the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce fulfills the
goals of the Council to take a regional approach to economic development activities, and
WHEREAS, membership in the Anoka County Chamber allows Mounds View schools
to be eligible for scholarship funds, participation in monthly business meetings and
participation in the mentor program, and
WHEREAS, annual dues for membership in 1995 is $195.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council in and for the
City of Mounds View does hereby authorize membership in the Anoka County Chamber of
Commerce; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City does hereby approve and authorize
payment of membership dues for 1995 from Business Retention and Development Account #
100-4530-361 in the amount of$195.
Adopted this 17th day of July, 1995.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL):
City Administrator
WY OF
IVQREQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agendaeortummon: 95 11.C
Report Number: 95-1414C
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 7-13-95
Council Action:
O Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
XII Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Resolution No. 4791, Request for Minor Subdivision,
Susan Powell, 7474/7490 Knollwood Drive, Planning Case No. 420-95
Administrator's Review/Recommendation.
- No comments to supplement this repo t . -71 v
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Sue Powell, 7474 Knollwood Drive, has made application for a Minor
Subdivision of her property in combination with the property immediately
north of hers at 7490 Knollwood Drive.
Staff has reviewed the application and the proposal meets all requirements
of Title 1200 of the Municipal Code as it relates to subdivisions. The
Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed this item and recommended
approval. As is customary in subdivision cases, the applicant has been
required to provide easements on the property for utility purposes.
I have prepared Resolution No. 4791 for your consideration on this matter.
P ul arrington, Co unity Development Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION;
Adopt Resolution No. 4791 approving a Minor Subdivision for Sue Powell,
7474 Knollwood Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 4791
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MINOR SUBDIVISION
REQUEST OF SUE POWELL, 7474/7490 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE,
PLANNING CASE NO. 420-95
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the
proposed minor subdivision request by Sue Powell for the property
located at 7474/7490 Knoliwood Drive, legally known as: Lots 101
and 102 , pr'n• a e -ar no is Addition, Ramsey County
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided a Registered Land
Survey showing the proposed subdivision; and
WHEREAS, each of the proposed lots meet minimum lot
standards as set forth in Titles 1000 and 1200 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View
City Council approves the minor subdivision request by Sue
Powell, 7474/7490 Knoliwood Drive, contingent upon the following:
1. The applicant pay the park dedication fee of $100. 00.
2 . This resolution and Registered land Survey be recorded
with Ramsey County within sixty (60) days of final
adoption.
Adopted this 17th day of July, 1995.
ATTEST: -
Mayor
(SEAL)
Clerk-Administrator
Agenda Section:11.D
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number:95-1415C
Report Date: 6-14-95
STAFF REPORT
�" Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
July 17, 1995 ❑ public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE
❑ Consent Agenda
M Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Hiring of Cable TV Technician Producer
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summ-ary-(-att: -. .. • .•. • •- • .- necessary.)
SUMMARY;
In June, Cable TV Technician/Producer Jerry Skelly accepted a full-time
position with another company. Since his departure, Jerry has been
performing the basic cable producing functions .
To fill this position, an advertisement was placed in the Star Tribune
newspaper. Qualifications included producing, scheduling and operation of
all Cable and TV video equipment. Mary Saarion Director of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry, Jerry Skelly Sr. Cable Commission Member, Dale
Irving part-time employee and I interviewed the qualified candidates who
applied for the position. Of the four candidates, Cynthia Johnson was
determined to be the best candidate for the position. Ms . Johnson holds
a BA in Mass- Communication and has a variety of experience in this field.
She is currently employed for Quad Cities Television as Associate Producer.
Ms . Johnson's references have been checked and have proven to be
satisfactory.
It is recommended Ms . Johnson start at Step 3 of the City's 5 Step pay
range. The pay range for this position would be as follows:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$9 .00/hr $9 .56/hr $10. 13/hr $10 .69/hr $11.25/hr
/._ to
L y nette Morga Administrative Aide
RECOMMENDATION;
Motion to waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 4794 approving hire
of Cynthia Johnson, part-time Cable TV Technician/Producer.
RESOLUTION NO. 4794
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HIRE OF CYNTHIA JOHNSON
CABLE TV TECHNICIAN/PRODUCER
WHEREAS, Cythnia Johnson applied for the position of Cable TV
Technician/Producer as advertised by the City; and
WHEREAS, Ms . Johnson was interviewed by the interview panel and
determined to be an excellent candidate; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Johnson has met the criteria and is qualified for the
position as outlined in the job announcement and job description;
and
WHEREAS, her education and past work experience indicates she has
the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job tasks and
duties of the Cable TV Technician/Producer position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the interview panel recommends that
Cythnia Johnson be hired for this Cable TV Techician/Producer
position starting Monday, July 24, 1995 at $10. 13/hr. , 20 hrs/wk,
1/2 benefits to be funded out of Account Numbers 270-4226-020 and
270-4227-020 .
Presented this 17th day of July, 1995.
(SEAL)
Jerry Linke, Mayor
(ATTEST)
Samantha Orduno, City Administrator
c' OF Agenda Section: 11.E
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1416C
OW 1116
Report Date: 7-12-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
EN
❑ Special Order of Business
July 17, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE ❑ Consent Agenda
1 Council Business
Item Description:
Continued Discussion of Watermeter Changeout Proposal
Administrator's Review/Recommendation: e,�,
No comments to supplement this report .__A _ ✓ 'vim
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement eets as ne essary.)
-a UMMARY;
At the July 10, 1995 Council work session, discussion regarding the water
meter changeout took place. Option #1 and #2 were discussed, and the
consensus among Council was that option #1, a total meter change out minus
the convertible meters, and a fully automated phone read system would be
installed. Should this option be approved at the July 17, 1995 regular
meeting, staff would like to make Council aware of a couple of items
overlooked at the earlier presentation.
**** Staff is anticipating that we will encounter a few residents that will
either object to connecting to their phone line, or will not allow
wires to be installed in a finished basement, where the phone service
and the water service are not in the same room. In the event that this
happens, the resident will have the option of paying the difference
between a MIU (phone read box) , and a MXU (radio read box) . This
amount is approximately $25 . The City is expected to have a small 1
radio route, due to the fact that many businesses may have electronic
phone systems, that will not allow a meter interface .
**** One other anticipatedproblem is
p possible, and that is, if the
resident will not allow an installer to enter the premises to install
the new meter. Staff recommends that an additional $50 per quarter
billing charge, be added to the water bill . It is the City' s intention
to have full participation in this system, and not allow any meter not
to be read automatically. It is already known that there are residents
that have not allowed any meter readers, including full time staff to
read and inspect their meters . If this situation does occur, and the
resident does not pay the additional charge, this situation will be
treated in the same manner as nonpayment of the utility bill . At that
time, a notice will be sent out informing the property that the water
service will be terminated, until such time as the billing charge is
paid in full . It is hoped that this charge will open the door to
installing the new phone read meter system.
**** As a reminder, if Council approves Option #1, a quarterly meter charge
will be necessary for the payment of the loan from the Special
Projects Fund. This meter charge is recommended to be instituted for
the third quarter billing in 1995 .
RECOMMENDATION;
Staff' s recommendation should Council approve Option # 1, is on the last
page.
**** Staff also requests that Council authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign all change orders up to one per cent (190 of the total
project .
A copy of the staff report that was presented at the July 10, 1995 Council
work session, accompanies this report for Council' s reference.
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 .
* T--h-e firat.—op�isn i-s to changcout the current water meters, and i- -tall
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
967 interest loan, 12 years
Projected Increased Revenue $31, 500
Possible meter charge / quarter:
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 .
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
967 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 meter charge / quarter, potentially not necessary
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 an 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 apprOxima_tQ 1$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 .
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 .
/ Gtr/
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Council accept, and award the RFP from WaterPro to conduct
and install the proposed water meter change out, authorize a loan from the
Special Projects fund in the amount of $500, 000, the utilization of
$330, 000 from the WAC fund to pay for the capital expense of the equipment,
and transferring both amounts to account # 700-3961 Transfers from other
funds, ammended the Water Fund Budget account # 700-3961 Transfers from
other funds by adding $830, 000, and add $830, 000 to account #700-4123-703
Water Infrastructure Program for that amount, institute a quarterly meter
charge on all meters based on Option #1, authorize the quarterly billing
charge, should it be necessary, and to authorize the Director of Public
Works to sign all change orders up to one per cent (1%) of the projected
project cost .
WY OF Agenda Section: 11.F
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1417C
�IN�� Report Date: 6-29-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
0w ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE July 10, 1995 ElPublic Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
N Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Stop Sign Petition
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report Adh.
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach su..lement sh-• • .: necessa .)
ISUMMARY;
At the July 10, 1995 Council work session the following staff report was
submitted for Council review, regarding a request for a stop sign
installation at the intersection of Ardan Ave. and Fairchild Ave. This item
was requested to be put on the July 17, 1995 Council meeting for further
discussion. The consensus of the Council regarding this request was, to
install the stop signs .The petition for the stop sign accompanies this
report.
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 .
RECOMMENDATION:
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
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