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CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 21 , 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
AUGUST 21, 1995
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 17, 1995, City Council Regular Meeting
Comments:
July 24, 1995, City Council Regular Meeting
Comments:
6. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
Planning Commission, Special Meeting, May 17
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Planning Commission, Regular Meeting, June 7
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Planning Commission, Regular Meeting, July 5
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
There was no special business scheduled for this meeting.
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, September 11, 1995, to
Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, Glen Harstad,
2320 Highway 10, Planning Case No. 415-95
AGENDA
PAGE THREE
AUGUST 21, 1995
B. Adopt Resolution No. 4798 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against
City Funds
C. Licenses for Approval
Garbage Haulers- Expires June 30, 1996
Beckers - Renewal
Cigarette and Tobacco Products - Expires December 31, 1995
Mounds View 66 - New
General - Expires 6/30/96
Vinyl Seal - New
B. L. Dalsin, Inc. - New
Associated Construction, Inc. - New
HVAC - Expires 6/30/96
Hinding Heating, Air & Electric, Inc. - New
Indoor Comfort Heating and Cooling - Renewal
Riccar Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal
Sheetrock - Expires 6/30/96
Friedges Drywall, Inc. 0 New
Asphalt - Expires 6/30/96
Affordable Asphalt - New
Stoerzinger Construction - New
Muellner Blacktop, Inc. - New
Fence - Expires 6/30/96
Century Fence Company - Renewal
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
PAGE FOUR
AUGUST 21, 1995
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
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:05 p.m. To Consider an Ordinance Change on the Water Replacement
Repair Responsibilities, Staff Report No.95-1426C (Staff Presenter:
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
7:10 p.m. Informational Meeting on Proposal to Update the City's Water
Meter Reading System, Staff Report No. 95-1427C (Staff Presenter:
Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
PAGE FIVE
AUGUST 21, 1995
11. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 566, 1995 Long Term
Financial Plan, Staff Report No. 95-1428C, (Staff Presenter: Don Brager
Finance Director)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mayor Linke
Councilmember Quick
Councilmember Blanchard
Councilmember Hankner
Councilmember Trude
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
B. Consideration of Slurry Seal Bid, Staff Report No. 95-1429C (Staff
Presenter: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
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AUGUST 21, 1995
C. Consideration of Removal and Replacement of Playground Equipment
Using Contingency Funds, Staff Report No. 95-1430C (Staff Presenter:
Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
D. Consideration of Implementation of Tree Planting Plan at Silver View
Park Using Contingency Fund, Staff Report No. 95-1431C (Staff
Presenter: Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
Consent Agenda Item(s) Brought Forward:
12. REPORTS:
1. Report of Councilmembers:
Quick:
Blanchard:
Hankner:
Trude:
AGENDA
PAGE SEVEN,
AUGUST 21, 1995
2. Report of Mayor Linke:
3. Report of Administrator:
4. Report of Staff:
5. Report of Attorney:
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 28, 1995, 7:00 P.M.
NEXT WORK SESSION: SEPTEMBER 5, 1995, 7:00 P.M. (TUESDAY)
13. ADJOURNMENT:
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For the Week of August 14, 1995 - August 18, 1995
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
Garment Graphics:
• Economic Development Manager in Blaine called me regarding Garment Graphics.
Apparently, they have started searching for alternative sites to build a new facility.
Garment Graphic's lease will expire in December of 1996 and they will initially
need 120,000 s.f. expandable to 250,000 s.f. Apparently, they are very dissatisfied
with Everest and Ramsey County taxes. They do not want to lose their employees
therefore they are looking in Blaine and have located 15 acres as a possible site
for their facility. Attached is an article that was in City Business regarding Garment
Graphics.
Hotel Development:
• This week I had a meeting with a potential developer, Anoka County Chamber,
New Brighton Chamber and Charlie Hall. We learned that any substantial hotel
project would need a market demand study prior to consideration by developers
due to the difficulty in financing the projects. The developer gave us excellent
insight regarding the structure of these projects and suggested the study look at
the highest and best use of the property rather than restrict it to Charlie's plan.
Charlie was quite offended by this but realistically that would be the best way to
structure the study. In addition, the developer suggested using a firm that is
located outside of Minnesota. This way they would have no preconceived notions
on the area. Anoka Chamber, New Brighton City & Chamber, Mounds View and
Blaine Sports Center will be meeting at the end of this month to discuss the
project further and strategize on items for a potential request for proposal. If any
of the council members would like to be part of this process please let me know.
Marketing Program:
• This week I received the check for $2,500 from NSP to help support our marketing
program. This is excellent support from NSP. Once we make a decision on the
Banners, I will do a press release and reference NSP as a supporter of the
program. The Marketing Task Force will be having a joint meeting with the EDC
this month to discuss the Banner proposals, T-shirt sales strategies and "Buy
Mounds View First" campaign. The task force will be presenting the Banner
proposal at the September work session.
National Development Council - 3rd Session:
• I will be attending the 3rd session of the National Development Council's
Economic Development Professional Certification Course the week of 8/14-8/18.
This session will focus on Real Estate Financing. I hope to come back with
enough knowledge to be able to run financial pro forma's for development
projects. This could save the City money in Financial Consultant Fees. The week
long class is in Minneapolis and consists of lengthy homework each night with a
final on Friday. I will touch base with the office each day.
Cathy
TUG MEETING
Thursday, August 10th I attended a TUG meeting at Shoreview Community Center.
The guest speaker was Shirley Martin, Dakota County Benefits Representative.
Discussion focused on Dakota County's Flex/Comp Plan.
PERSONNEL
Steve Andert, our custodian, gave his two week resignation notice. An advertisement
will be placed in Sunday, August 21, edition of the Star Tribune and the FOCUS
newspapers.
RECYCLING
Fall Clean Up Day has been set for October 21, 1995. As in the past, the City has
contracted with Twin City Refuse, working in conjunction with Keith Krupenny & Son
Disposal, to conduct the Fall Clean-Up Day.
RAMSEY COUNTY BUSINESS WASTE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Representatives from Ramsey County will be visiting each business in Mounds View
during the week of October 21, to explain what a great benefit reducing, reusing, and
recycling can be, not just for the environment, but the company's bottom line as well.
Lynnette
FINANCE
This week, I'm in charge of filling you in on what is" new and exciting" in the Finance
Department. For those of you in the know, I am sure you realize that the list of both
"new AND exciting" is very short or to be honest non-existent. So, I'll tell you about
the other "stuff'.
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a great time.
Kitty has been entering utility payments, doing payroll, dealing with insurance
companies, and making sure that Dorothy's desk is clear of any problems. In
between she answers phones, attends MIS meetings, and consults about a new
register at "The Bridges". She was going to give me a list of what she has been
doing this week but she hasn't had time since she is also busy getting ready to go on
vacation next week.
This week I did accounts payable, paid sales & use tax, worked on bank statements
and generally did the "same old, same old". I also handed out July's financial
statements to the Department Heads. Just a normal week at City Hall. Nothing "new"
and definitely nothing "exciting".
Mary T.
PUBLIC WORKS
* Tim P. is setting up a new squad car with police equipment.
* Curing repair and ashphalting is being completed on Pleasantview Drive and
Mounds View Drive.
* Will begin slurry sealing late next week.
* Gary Kardell's back from vacation and Larry Decheine is on vacation.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
MIDWEST I.V. DEVELOPMENT
On Wednesday evening, the Planning Commission gave final approval to the Midwest
I.V. proposal for the development—oT t • - " • -• • -. - - • • anding
issue (parking) to be resolved by the Planning Commission was addressed by the
applicant in their updated site plan. Formal action by the Council on this request is
scheduled for August 28.
HARSTAD COMPLAINT
As you may or may not know, Keith Harstad has filed a complaint against the City for
denying his application to construct townhomes along County Road H2. The
complaint alleges that Mr. Harstad has proper zoning to construct the townhomes - a
fact Staff and the City Attorney disagree with. A response to the complaint has been
drafted and submitted to the court for consideration. I will keep you posted on the
developments in this case.
Paul
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
PARKS
* Thursday, August 10 was Adam's last day in parks. Adam has been working with
the Parks crew, under Steve Dazenski's excellent supervision for over a year
through the JPTA program. Adam is a Mounds View resident and student in the
school district. He will concentrate on graduating and then pursue mechanics
work.
* This week the Parks crew has been working on many washouts as a result of the
heavy rains received over the weekend. Washout locations included Greenfield
park pathway and the entrance to the parking lot off Woodcrest Drive at
Woodcrest Park.
* Next week will be the last week for two other Parks workers including Joe Quick
who will be returning to college in Iowa, and Bill Urbanski who will be reporting to
teachers preparation days - starting another year of teaching in the White Bear
School system. Both workers have been excellent contributions to park
maintenance activities. We wish them a good year and hopes that they will return
to Parks work again next summer.
RECREATION
* Sharie chaperoned a successful extended trip to LaCrosse, MN. All enjoyed the
adventure and everything went according to plan.
* This week began Adult Fall Soft•- -. el - v • • - ' ough Thursday evenings.
In addition, there is a growing demand for bailfield use through Fall baseball
programs and Fall fastpitch programs, of which the City is facilitating two leagues
with ballfields. The ballfields continue to have high demand use now extending to
the end of October.
* Fall recreation programs are being finalized. Information for the City Newsletter is
due this week. It is expected that the Newsletter will be distributed to homes the
first week of September. Programs generally begin mid to end of September.
* Through the Community Oriented Policing Committee, a Community Halloween
Bonfire is being organized and planned as a family activity on October 31. More
information to be provided later.
FORESTRY
* The Forestry crew has continued to work at each park trimming trees and
landscaping. In addition, much time was spent at Silver View Park trimming the
parking lot island and surrounding trees.
* Chipping trees in preparation for Autumn and Winter months will begin after
necessary trimwork is completed.
GOLF COURSE
* Staff has met with several firms that program and sell cash register systems for
golf courses. Of particular interest is cash registers that are fast and easy to learn
and operate and yet provides information necessary for the auditors. I have called
many golf courses for references on their systems. Kitty, Brus and I have met with
several companies in search of the best system. The current system is too
undependable - having two crashes due to electrical failures, program software
glitches and slow transaction time. It is also too complicated a process. It is not
paid for, still under trial operations. We plan to return the system and look into
other options.
* A time clock has also been ordered and will be installed early next week for both
Clubhouse staff and Golf Course Maintenance staff. The time clock system should
simplify the computation of time sheets for the golf course staff.
* The protective netting has been installed along the second hole. It hopefully will
take care of the problems with stray balls into the trucking company parking lot.
* Bridgco has done some work on the boardwalk. Unfortunately Bridgco workers
had a terrible attack from hornets as they came into contact with a hornets nest.
They will only return after the hornets nest has been removed.
CABLE TV
* Cindy has been working on enhancements to the Community Bulletin Board which
lists information on the Cable TV channel in-between programs. She really does a
nice job.
* Cindy completed the August "A View From the Mound" including an interview with
Richard Meyers as the special interest guest, introduction to new employee, Dawn,
and legislative update with Representative Dick Pellow.
Mary S.
POLICE
* The Department will start distributing Viking Football cards this Friday. We've
been in this program for a number of years. Each week, a new player's card is
issued. It gives the officers an opportunity to meet and talk to kids in a non-police
setting.
* Tom Baumgart attended D.A.R.E. training last week. He is now certified to teach
D.A.R.E. in the middle school. We will start the program later this year. The
details have not been worked out, but there will probably be a two week session
this Fall and then a full schedule after the first of the year.
* A new squad was delivered this week. This is the only new car we will get this
year. It will be at least a couple of weeks before it is converted and street ready.
* The COPS Task Force met this week. Topics discussed were: Halloween Party,
Senior programs and Crime Free Housing.
* The Chief will be gone on Friday, transporting his son down to Purdue for year
two.
Tim R.
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Garment Graphics Inc.
ith certain licensing rights to the Properties Inc.The company also has certain
very popular Looney Tunes char- rights to the Looney Tunes.Peanuts and
acters and the ever-popular Garfield cartoon characters.
Peanuts characters,Garment As a part of the licensing agreements,certain
Graphics Inc.should be as hot as Snoopy's Joe cartoon characters can be used in conjunction
Cool persona.The Mounds View-based screen with the college or-sports team wear.Royalty
printer,however,has watched its earnings come payments of 6 percent to 14 percent of the gross
and go as quickly as the latest fashion trend. selling price are made to the licenser.A 20-per-
For the fourth quarter ending March 31,the son internal graphic arts department creates the
. company lost$213,572,or a loss of 7 cents per actual designs using the various licensed charac-
share,on revenues of$5.3 million.The loss fig- ters.About 71 percent of the company's total
ure compares with earnings a year earlier of sales are of the licensed products.The company
$51,856,or 2 cents per share,on revenues of also has its own line of wildlife,outdoor and
$4.5 million. novelty designs.The end products are then mar-
Although the fourth quarter is traditionally the keted according to design under the label names
weakest for the company,other factors led to dis- of Garment Graphics,Ultimate Sportswear,or
appointing fourth-quarter and year-end results. Signet Sportswear.The Garment Graphics label
An outdated computer system caused inventory is reserved for the more upscale designs.
glitches which required a physical inventory The company does most of its printing on
adjustment of$300,000 during the second quar- blanks—sportswear that initially has no print-
ter.To remedy the inventory problems,the com- ing.The blank sportswear is made to Garment
pany began installing a new computer system in Graphic specifications regarding style,weight,
January,and the second phase of the installation style and color.Much of the blank sportswear is
will be finished by Sept. 1,1995.Also,higher made in the southeastern U.S.,but the company
interest rates and strong competition in a weak also buys from China.Pacific Rim nations,the
retail market contributed to the loss. Middle East and Latin America.During the sec-
Retail sales make up the majority of the and quarter in 1995,the company had quality
company's profits.Major customers include problems with several suppliers.The products
Dallas-based JC Penney Co.Inc..Minneapolis- were returned to the manufacturers,and in order
based Target,Bentonville,Ark.-based Sam's to meet production deadlines,the company was
Club,and Maurices Inc.,Duluth.For fiscal forced to purchase the goods on the open mar-
1995,major customers represented about 51 ket.said Neil Hamlin,chairman and CEO for
percent of the total gross sales.This percentage Garment Graphics.This problem affected ship-
has dropped from 57 percent in 1994 and 61 ment of the goods during the second and third
percent in 1993.The percentage is expected to quarters.
keep dropping,but the company expects to The company has evolved since it opened in
make up the sales with other customers. 1976.Garment Graphics began as an imprinter,
Garment Graphics decorates sportswear, screen printing graphics on goods that were sup-
such as T-shirts,sweatshirts and shorts,with plied by the customer.By 1988,the company
custom screen print designs,embroidery and phased out its contvact imprinting and sold only
appliques.The company has more than 230 indi- its own products. -
vidual licensing agreements with such groups as Garment Graphics is traded on the NAS
colleges,the National Football League - DAQ SmallCap Market under the symbol
Properties Inc.,and Major League Baseball GRMN.
Total common shares outstanding_.._..._._..._.._...__.._M_._ 3,071,654
Price per share of common stock on Aug.I _...__ _.._..._._. _............. _....__..._. __ ._ _..__...$1.62
Market value on Aug.1 __ _.._$4,976,079.48
PERFORMANCE RECsORD
(In thousands of dollars except per-share data)
• 1995 1994 1993 1992
Net revenue' $33,588 $30,807 $18,543 $21,847
Earnings before income taxes(loss) $(229,924) $1,295,554 $(341,143) $1,119,326
Net earnings(loss) $(159) $806 $(231) $670
Net earnings per share(loss) $.05 $.27 $(.09) $.26
Shareholders'equity(deficit) $3,819 $3,761 $2,149 $2,055
Total assets $13,873 $9,004 $6,682 " $5,656
Total liabilities $10,054 $5,243 $4,533 $3,601
V
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Number of common shares and options beneficially owned
R.Neil Hamlin,57,chairman and CEO of Garment Graphics Inc 546,425
John Gunnarson,42,vice chairman,secretary,and vice president of manufacturing for Garment Graphics Inc 436,261
Richard Perkins,64,director;president of Perkins Capital Management Inc 256,381
Robert Lucas,48,vice president of sales and marketing for Garment Graphics Inc 145,000
William Spell,38,director;president of Eagle Pacific Industries Inc 141,778
Barbara Remley,43,president,chief operating officer and chief financial officer for Garment Graphics Inc 88,400
Edwin Peterson,65,retired general manager of Garment Graphics Inc 71,500
Donald Roux,62,director;president,CEO of Roux Marketing Services 49,000
Common shares controlled by officers and directors as a group(8 people) 1,734,754
EXECUTIVE CASH COMPENSATION
Annual compensation for year ended Dec 31,1994
R.Neil Hamlin $100,000
John Gunnarson $100,000
Barbara Remley $100,000
Robert Lucas $185,000
A report compiled by Lynn Keil or from the annual and quarterly reports and proxy statement of a publicly held company with
headquarters in Minnesota.
UNAPPROVED
1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
2 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
3 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
4
5
6 Regular Meeting
7 July 17, 1995
8 Mounds View City Hall
9 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
10
11
12
13 CALL TO ORDER
14
15 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at
16 7:00 p.m. on July 17, 1995.
17
18 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
19
20 ROLL CALL
21
22 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard,
23 Quick, and Hankner
24
25 MEMBERS ABSENT: None
26
27 ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Mike Ulrich,
28 Director of Public Works; Cathy Bennett, Economic Development
29 Coordinator; Joyce Pruitt, Code Enforcement Officer; Don Brager,
30 Finance Director
31
32 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
33
34 Number 11G. was added to Council Business, Authorization to
35 Purchase Golf Course Netting at a Cost Not to Exceed $18, 000
36
37 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
38
39 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Approve City Council Meeting
40 Minutes of June 26, 1995 As Submitted
41
42 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
43
44 ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
45
46 There were no advisory commission minutes submitted for acceptance.
47
48 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
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Mounds View City Council Page 2
Regular Meeting July 17, 1995
1 Mayor Linke, on behalf of the City Council and residents of the
2 City, presented an award of appreciation to Jerry Skelly, Jr. for
3 his years of service to the City.
4
5 CONSENT AGENDA
6
7 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as
8 follows:
9
10 A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m. , Monday, August 14, 1995, to
11 Consider the Water S-rviceRepairnsibi±it-ies,—Staff
12 Report No. 95-1407C
13
14 B. Declare Surplus Items, Staff Report No. 95-1408C
15
16 C. Award Bid for Well Motor Starter Replacement, Staff Report No.
17 95-1409C
18
19 D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4790 Approving a Step
20 Adjustment for Steve Andert, Custodian, Staff Report No. 95-
21 1410C
22
23 E. Adopt Resolution No. 4793 Approving Just and Correct Claims
24 Against City Funds
25
26 F. Licenses for Approval:
27
28 Garbage Haulers
29 Gallaghers - Renewal
30 Ray Anderson - Renewal
31
32 Cigarette and Tobacco Products
33 ACA Management Amoco - New
34 Superamerica - New
35 Mounds View Fina - New
36 Budget Liquor - New
37 Donatelles - New
38 Fedor Enterprises - New
39 Network Liquors - New
40 Tom Thumb - New
41 Snyders - New
42 Clark Refining and Marketing - new
43
44 Asphalt
45 Minnesota Roadways Co. - Renewal
46
47 General Commercial
48 Morcon Construction, Inc. - Renewal
49 Westbrook Development - Renewal
50
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Regular Meeting July 17, 1995
1 General Construction
2 Gladstone Construction - New
3
4
5 HVAC
6 All Season Comfort, Inc. - Renewal
7 Cool Air Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal
8 Cronstrom's Heating and A/C - Renewal
9 Louis Degidio, Inc. - Renewal
10 Mobile Home Service - New
11 Northtown Heating & Cooling, nc. - Renewal
12 Sedgwick Heating & Air Conditioning - Renewal
13
14 Sewer/Water
15 Sabby Contracting - Renewal
16 Sandd Excavating, Inc. - Renewal
17
18 Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired
19 removed from the Consent Agenda.
20
21 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda
22 As Presented
23
24 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
25
26 RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
27
28 Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was
29 designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items
30 that were not on the Agenda. There were no comments or requests
31 from the floor.
32
33 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
34
35 7: 05 p.m. To Consider Introduction of Ordinance No. 566, 1995
36 Long Term Financial Plan, Staff Report No. 95-1411C
37
38 Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
39
40 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator explained the purpose of the
41 Long Term Financial Plan describing it as framework providing a
42 reasonable estimate of operational and capital costs for the next
43 five years.
44
45 Don Brager, Finance Director summarized the revenues, expenditures
46 and predictions contained in the Long Term Financial Plan for the
47 next five years.
48
49
UNAPPROVED
Mounds View City Council Page 4
Regular Meeting July 17, 1995
1 Councilmember Trude stated that Council critically focused on 1996
2 costs and shifted many items into the future. Trude explained that
3 the Long Term Financial Plan will come before the Council for
4 consideration of adoption on August 21, 1995. (The August 14, 1995
5 Regular Meeting has been changed to August 21, 1995. )
6
7 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
8
9 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Approve the Introduction of
10 Ordinance No. 566, 1995 Long Term Financial Plan
11
12 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
13
14 COUNCIL BUSINESS
15
16 A. Continued Discussion of Assessment Policy, Staff Report No.
17 95-1412C
18
19 Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, reported that further
20 investigation was conducted to find the similarities and
21 differences in the City Charter, City Code, and Assessment
22 Policy and staff came to the conclusion that amending the
23 current Code, Chapter 202 would be a more appropriate measure
24 than pursuing a new assessment policy. Ulrich explained that
25 revising Chapter 202 will simplify and clarify the assessment
26 procedures.
27
28 Ulrich recommended that the Council deny Ordinance No. 560
29 and that staff then could begin preparing an amendment to
30 Chapter 202 of the City Code. Ulrich stated that Council
31 could then set a public hearing for August 21, 1995.
32
33 Hanker asked if Duane McCarty brought in his answers to how
34 the Assessment Policy and Chapter 202 could be melted
35 together.
36
37 Ulrich responded that Mr. McCarty had not brought any
38 information to staff.
39
40 Councilmember Trude reported that she has received many calls
41 on the status of the assessment policy.
42
43 Councilmember Hankner stated that the Council is still
44 negotiating and reaching a consensus.
45
46 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Table Ordinance No. 560
47
48 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
49
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Regular Meeting July 17, 1995
1 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4792 Approving Membership in
2 the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce, Staff Report No. 95-
3 1413C
4
5 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that the City
6 should consider membership in the Anoka County Chamber of
7 Commerce because of its benefits to the City. The Chamber has
8 established a Hotel Task Force to focus on the issue of
9 attracting a hotel/conference center to the City of Mounds
10 View. The Chamber recognizes the need for a hotel/conference
11 center and would financially support a market feasibility
12 study.
13
14 Mayor Linke stated that the Anoka Chamber had been working to
15 put a hotel/conference center in their area for a number of
16 years and have had difficulties, but have looked at the Mounds
17 View area and felt that this Mounds View is a desirable
18 location.
19
20 Samantha Orduno indicated that Mounds View is the introduction
21 to Anoka County geographically.
22
23 Councilmember Trude stated that a hotel/conference center
24 would be a real boost to the economy.
25
26 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4792
27 Approving Membership in the Anoka County Chamber of Commerce
28
29 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
30
31 C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4791, Request for Minor
32 Subdivision, Susan Powell, 7474/7490 Knollwood Drive, Planning
33 Case No. 420-95, Staff Report No. 95-1414C
34
35 Joyce Pruitt, Code Enforcement Officer, reported that Sue
36 Powell, 7474/7490 Knollwood Drive had made application for a
37 minor subdivision of her property in combination with the
38 proper immediately north of hers at 7490 Knollwood Drive.
39 Staff has reviewed the application and the proposal meets all
40 requirements of Title 1200 of the Municipal code as it relates
41 to subdivisions. Pruitt stated that the property owner must
42 pay a park dedication fee of $100 and the registered land
43 survey be recorded with Ramsey County within sixty days of
44 final adoption.
45
46 Mayor Linke introduced Joyce Pruitt as the City's Code
47 Enforcement Officer.
48
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1 MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No.
2 4791, Request for Minor Subdivision, Susan Powell, 7474/7490
3 Knollwood Drive, Planning Case No. 420-95
4
5 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
6
7 At this time Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, introduced
8 Dawn Postudensek, the new Administrative Intern and welcomed
9 her as a new addition to City Staff.
10
11 Mayor Linke stated that Dawn will be filling the
12 Administrative Assistant's shoes.
13
14 D. Consideration of Hiring of Cable TV Technician, Staff Report
15 No. 95-1415C
16
17 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Jerry
18 Skelly accepted a full time position with another company,
19 however, Jerry has been performing the basic cable producing
20 functions. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and
21 Forestry, Jerry Skelly, Sr. , Cable Commission Member, Dale
22 Irving, and City personnel staff interviewed four candidates.
23 Cynthia Johnson was determined to be the best candidate for
24 the position. Orduno presented Johnson's background and
25 reported that all reference checks were satisfactory. Orduno
26 quoted the salary ranges for this position and indicated that
27 staff is recommending Ms. Johnson begin at Step 3 which is
28 $10. 13 per hour at twenty hours per week.
29
30 Mayor Linke stated that the monies for this hire come from the
31 Cable Franchise Fees.
32
33 Orduno stated that the Cable Franchise Fee Fund is a
34 restricted fund and can be used only for cable TV operations.
35
36 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve Hiring of Cable TV
37 Technician
38
39 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
40
41 E. Consideration of Water Meter Changeout Proposal, Staff Report
42 No. 95-1416C
43
44 Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, provided the historical
45 background on the water meters and what the issues are facing
46 the Council regarding the meters:
47
48 1) meters aging (most installed in 1960)
49 2) inaccurate meters (meters just stop functioning)
50 3) estimated inaccurately
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1 4) data input takes a lot of staff time
2 5) hiring of readers - not being properly read, hard time
3 getting permission and time to enter homes
4 6) repair of meters
5 7) meter reader safety
6 8) loss of potential income keeps increasing the older
7 the meters get
8
9 Ulrich explained that an RFP was sent out approximately four
10 months ago and staff selected the most efficient proposal
11 received. Random water meter readings were taken. The
12 commercial meters were running approximately 94% accurate and
13 residential were running approximately 98% accurate.
14
15 Councilmember Hankner stated that the Council has begun long
16 range planning instead of doing crisis management and that the
17 water meter system does have to be taken care of.
18
19 Mayor Linke stated that the Council has three options before
20 them. The proposals are:
21
22 O Change out all meters to phone read:
23
24 $830, 000 Total Cost of Project
25 $500, 000 Loan from Special Projects Fund (to be
26 paid back at 7% for 12 years)
27
28 $330, 000 WAC Fund Contribution
29
30 Projected increased revenue: $31,500
31
32 O Change out Commercial accounts to phone read; residential
33 to touch read:
34
35 $505,914 Total Cost of Project
36 $305, 914 WAC Fund Contribution
37 $200, 000 Loan from Special Projects Fund (to be
38 paid back at 7% for 10 years
39
40 Projected increased revenue: $31,500
41
42 o Do nothing to the water meter system.
43
44 Councilmember Trude commented that she thinks a public hearing
45 should be held on this item to get input from the public and
46 that no action be taken at tonight's meeting. She commented
47 that this is the largest expenditure proposed since she was
48 elected and served on the Council.
49
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1 Councilmember Hankner commented that it was reported at a
2 previous meeting that surrounding cities were also looking at
3 purchasing similar systems.
4
5 Ulrich reported that New Brighton went to touch read last
6 year. Mounds went to touch read. Arden Hills is looking at an
7 AMR system and St. Paul/Minneapolis is looking at phone read.
8
9 Hankner asked if it were decided to replace meters, is there
10 a chance that perhaps we could join into the process with
11 Arden Hills.
12
13 Councilmember Trude commented that she had spoken to two Arden
14 Hills Councilmembers and that they have taken no action,
15 therefore, this means that there is no time parameters for
16 Mounds View.
17
18 Councilmember Blanchard stated that she agreed with
19 Councilmember Trude in that the Council should take no action
20 on this item tonight and get information out to the Public.
21 Blanchard stated that the Council should postpone for one
22 month and get information to the public.
23
24 Councilmember Hankner stated that the City should look into
25 what neighboring cities are buying for future reasons such as
26 possible integration.
27
28 Councilmember Quick asked how many meters could the City
29 continue to use?
30
31 Mike Ulrich stated approximately $1100.
32
33 Rodney Kirtz, 2808 Ardan asked if there is such a thing as a
34 laser gun read.
35
36 Mike Ulrich replied that what this probably is, is a radio
37 read through a drive by.
38
39 Kirtz also commented that he is a builder and that a lot of
40 the communities that he does work in are putting exterior
41 readers on the house. 90% of the builders are installing the
42 readers.
43
44 Kirtz asked how many commercial meters are in the City?
45
46 Linke commented that phone readers would be approximately
47 $300/household which two-thirds of the meters will need to be
48 replaced.
49
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1 Rod Kirtz asked what would happen if the homeowner has a
2 completely finished off basement?
3
4 Mayor Linke stated that in those cases perhaps an additional
5 $25. 00 charge would be charged to put radio read in those
6 homes.
7
8 Bill Werner stated that there is not enough information given
9 to the public on this item. What is the $30, 000 loss? Werner
10 stated that the public needs to know the effects of all three
11 options. Werner asked Hankner if she already decided that new
12 meters were going to be put in.
13
14 Linke explained that he was also in support of new meters
15 because of the percentage of loss of revenue. The City is
16 losing $30, 000 in lost revenue.
17
18 Bill Werner again asked where the losses were occurring.
19
20 Ulrich responded that the residential readers are running at
21 98% and the commercial meters are running at 94%.
22
23 Bill Werner stated that adjustments could be made on the fees.
24 Perhaps the City should do monthly readings or weekly
25 readings. The public does not need to be checked on monthly or
26 weekly or quarterly, how about a reading in five years?
27 Werner stated that he believes that the people are giving good
28 readings and what does the comment, in case we get integrated
29 with other cities, mean?
30
31 Hankner stated to Mr. Werner that no bogus games were going on
32 and that the Council as human beings discusses items in
33 detail. Hankner stated that is the way that each member can
34 give and receive opinions and that what is said should not be
35 held against the Council until a decision has been made.
36 Hankner stated that Mr. Werner should attend the meetings more
37 frequently instead of receiving bits and pieces of
38 information. Hankner stated that the Council stays for many
39 hours at meetings and attends many meetings which is a very
40 large commitment. Hankner also stated that the Council counts
41 on staff for information. Council is not trying to pull any
42 charade. Hankner again encouraged Werner to take the time to
43 be involved and that it would be understood that something has
44 to be done to the water meter program.
45
46 Werner stated that bigger and newer is better.
47
48 Councilmember Trude stated that perhaps a pamphlet should come
49 out.
50
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1 Councilmember Trude asked if NSP and the City would use one
2 computer.
3 NSP would have one reading
4 The City would have one reading.
5
6 Werner stated that the Council is just playing fun and games
7 and to let the people know when they are serious.
8
9 Councilmember Blanchard stated that this is not a fun issue.
10
11 Werner stated that there should be a summary sheet for the
12 public. Werner stated that the negative side should be
13 presented more frequently.
14
15 Linke stated that these items are not Samantha's
16 responsibility, but Council's. The Council has to let the
17 residents know what they are using to make decisions. Council
18 needs to know what is the basis for the decision making and
19 why.
20
21 Barry Tannenbaum, 8060 Red Oak Drive, wanted to thank the
22 Council and make a suggestion. Does not want to come to the
23 meetings and hear the Council explain what they are
24 responsible for and what their jobs are. Council should put
25 out a pamphlet on the water meter changeout proposal. Also he
26 asked:
27
28 1. Is the touch reader the box with the pins on the outside
29 of the homes?
30
31 2. Has a cost benefit analysis been done?
32
33 3 . Is there any ecological benefit?
34
35 4. If government were to get an ecological benefit could it
36 be used to payback part of the loan?
37
38 Ulrich explained that he spoke to staff at Mound and there
39 financial benefit has been met.
40
41 Barry stated that he would like to see something better than
42 a report of a phone conversation. He would like to see it
43 proven with figures.
44
45 Samantha Orduno stated that if Mound's revenue increased and
46 met the goal and St. Paul was called, which is a very
47 different type of City, what would that say?
48
49 Barry stated that he is a statistician and that his answer to
50 that would be how was the sample taken and theoretically he
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1 would like to see the study when it was completed. Barry
2 stated that he is a strong ecologically-minded person.
3
4 Linke stated that Mounds View has 2 times what the average
5 flow is.
6
7 Barry stated that he would still like to see the studies.
8
9 Dave Jahnke stated that he had studied the documents provided
10 to him and would ask Council to delay any action and let the
11 public have input. Council could possible wait one more
12 month.
13
14 Rod Kirtz asked if the SAC charge is based on the WAC charge.
15
16 Linke explained that the WAC charge is set up by the MWCC.
17
18 Rod Kirtz stated that he had heard from several building
19 inspectors not to hook up drain tile systems to sewer systems.
20 If WAC is increased then SAC is also increased?
21
22 Linke stated that the City is not increasing WAC.
23
24 Rod Kirtz stated that if more income is created if meters are
25 charged out than that will increase WAC which will also
26 increase SAC.
27
28 Linke stated that the WAC charge is a flat fee.
29
30 Rhonda Smeija asked if the public would be getting more
31 information before a decision is made.
32
33 Mayor Linke commented that he supports holding off.
34
35 Smeja also asked a question regarding the fact that the meters
36 are running 98% and there are 2900 residential meters which
37 there is a loss of $32, 000 which she divided by 2900 to come
38 up with $11. 00 per year which would pay the $32, 000.
39 Smeja asked if the meters couldn't be changed out as the
40 houses are sold rather than all at once.
41
42 Linke explained that the meters will keep getting worse and
43 the houses aren't turned over that quickly. The meters are
44 only a mechanical piece of equipment. Linke commented that
45 his was put in 1952 and he would be surprised if it were
46 running at 92%. To his knowledge, his meter has never been
47 worked on.
48
49 Smeija asked what the WAC fund is used for.
50
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1 Ulrich replied that it is used for system improvements.
2
3 Smeja asked when the WAC fund was instituted. Did all
4 homeowners have to pay this charge?
5
6 Councilmember Trude again stated that she would like to see
7 action postponed and staff could prepare information to be
8 delivered to the public. Council could hold a public hearing
9 possible at the August 21 meeting or maybe in September.
10
11 Councilmember Quick stated that it would not be a public
12 hearing, but an informational meeting.
13
14 Councilmember Trude stated that staff would need a reasonable
15 deadline.
16
17 Samantha indicated that she felt it was possible to put a
18 special informational brochure together to mail to the public
19 and hold an informational meeting on August 21.
20
21 Trude/Blanchard to table the Water Changeout Policy to August
22 21 Meeting and Prepare a Handout/Newsletter for the public.
23
24 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
25
26 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Table the Water Meter
27 Changeout Proposal to August 21, 1995 Council Meeting and
28 Direct Staff to Publicize an Informational Brochure on the
29 Water Meter Changeout Policy
30
31 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
32
33 F. Consideration of Stop Sign Installation, Staff Report No. 95-
34 1417C
35
36 Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, stated that a request
37 for a stop sign installation at the intersection of Ardan
38 Avenue and Fairchild Avenue was received by the City.
39
40 Rod Kirtz, 2808 Ardan Avenue, summarized that the bike path
41 and walkway path signs were ignored and that people do not
42 adhere to them. Mr. Kirtz indicated that he felt there was a
43 need for a stop sign at this location due to the speed of the
44 vehicles.
45
46 Charlynn Robertson, 2757 Ardan Avenue, addressed the Council
47 emphasizing the need to look at the "big" picture in
48 relationship to the issue. Robertson spoke about the safety
49 of the elderly and disabled residents in the direct area with
50 regard to teen drivers speeding at this location. Robertson
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1 stated that she had witnessed on several occasions negligent
2 driving actions, but she felt that everyone needs to realize
3 that it is not the City's problem alone and that all persons
4 need to take responsibility for safety. Robertson indicated
5 that this was more than a safety issue that it dealt with the
6 parents being a role model for their children and teaching
7 their children safe methods for crossing streets, riding bikes
8 and driving vehicles.
9
10 Councilmember Trude stated that Park and Recreation was
11 conducting a safety camp next week and that perhaps the Police
12 Department could use the safety camp information in teaching
13 children about safety.
14
15 Mayor Linke indicated the stop signs will not help unless
16 the adults become mentors for children regarding safety
17 issues. Linke stated that stop signs can project a false
18 sense of security. Linke reaffirmed that he did not think
19 stop signs were the answer and that education regarding safety
20 is the issue.
21
22 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Install the Stop Sign at
23 Ardan and Fairchild Avenues and Direct Staff to Research
24 Ways to Conduct a City-wide Adult and Children Safety Program
25 and Promotion Campaign on Safety
26
27 Councilmember Blanchard stated that she will vote for this
28 proposal, however, she stated that she felt it would make no
29 difference unless persons begin taking responsibility for
30 educating their children.
31
32 Council discussed the wording of the motion.
33
34 The motion was made to Install the Stop Sign at Ardan and
35 Fairchild Avenues and Initiate, Develop and Implement an
36 Adult/Child/Teen Safety Workshop to Promote Responsibility,
37 Accountability and Safety Awareness
38
39 Mayor Linke asked Councilmember Quick, who seconded the
40 motion, if he was in agreement with the new motion.
41
42 Councilmember Quick answered in the affirmative.
43
44 Mayor Linke reiterated that installation of stop signs was
45 not the answer to the problems and the safety education was
46 very important.
47
48 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
49
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1 G. Consideration of Authorizing Staff to Install Netting at Golf
2 Course at a Cost Not To Exceed $18,000
3
4 Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry,
5 reported that the netting at the golf course was needed to
6 prevent golf balls from damaging equipment parked at Blaine
7 Brother's Trucking Firm. Saarion requested Council to approve
8 the purchase of netting contingent upon receiving three
9 competitive estimates and authorize staff to contract the
10 installation of netting for a cost not to exceed $18,000.
11
12 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Blanchard to Approve the Installation
13 of Netting at Golf Course at a Cost Not to Exceed $18, 000,
14 Funds from Contingency Fund
15
16 VOTE: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
17
18 REPORTS
19
20 1. Report of Councilmembers:
21
22 Councilmember Quick: No report.
23
24 Councilmember Blanchard: No report.
25
26 Councilmember Hankner: No report.
27
28 Councilmember Trude:
29
30 a. Reported that she had heard many compliments
31 and verbally thanked all of those who were involved
32 in the organization of the Festival. The Festival
33 helps to promote our community.
34
35 b. Attended a meeting regarding the use of the arsenal
36 land. This group will be meeting until October and
37 will make a decision on the best use of the land.
38 Trude reported that Ardan Hills had hired an outside
39 planning agency who has prepared four different
40 proposals for the use of this land for natural uses
41 and passive recreation.
42
43 Report of Mayor Linke:
44
45 Mayor Linke listed all persons who volunteered their time to work
46 on the Festival and verbally thanked all of those volunteers.
47 Linke also gave statistics on attendance and commented on the
48 parade and its organization.
49
50
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1 Report of Administrator:
2
3 No. report.
4
5 Report of Staff:
6
7 Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry announced
8 the upcoming play, Anthing Goes, being produced by the Mounds View
9 Community Theater and encouraged all to purchase tickets.
10
11 Mayor Linke reminded everyoneo a from August 14, = = •
12 August 21, 1995.
13
14 ADJOURNMENT:
15
16 There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke
17 adjourned the meeting at 10: 15 p.m.
18
19
20 Respectfully submitted,
21
22
23 Michele Severson
24 Recording Secretary
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1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
2 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
3 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
4
5
6 Regular Meeting
7 July 24, 1995
8 Mounds View City Hall
9 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
10
11
12
13 CALL TO ORDER
14
15 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at
16 7: 00 p.m. on July 24, 1995.
17
18 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
19
20 ROLL CALL
21
22 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard,
23 Quick, and Hankner
24
25 MEMBERS ABSENT: None
26
27 ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator
28
29 ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
30
31 There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting.
32
33 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
34
35 MOTION/SECOND: There were no minutes to be approved.
36
37 There were no advisory commission minutes submitted for acceptance.
38
39 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
40
41 There was no special order of business scheduled for this meeting.
42
43 CONSENT AGENDA
44
45 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as
46 follows:
47
48 A. Adopt Resolution No. 4796 Approving Just and Correct Claims
49 Against City Funds
50
51
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1
2 G. Licenses for Approval
3
4 Asphalt - Expires 6/30/96
5 Northern Asphalt - Renewal
6
7 General (Commercial) 6/30/96
8 Gene Becker & Sons Builders - New
9
10 HVAC - Expires 6/30/96
11 Cronstroms Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. - Renewal
12 Minnegasco - Renewal
13
14 Sewer/Water - Expires 6/30/96
15 Roto-Rooter - New
16
17 Fence - Expires 6/30/96
18 D & H Fencing Co. - Renewal
19
20 Siding - Expires 6/30/96
21 Todd Hedtke Construction - New
22
23 Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired
24 removed from the Consent Agenda.
25
26 No items were removed.
27
28 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt the Consent Agenda As
29 Presented
30
31 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
32
33 RESIDENTS REOUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
34
35 Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was
36 designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items
37 that were not on the Agenda. There were no comments or requests
38 from the floor.
39
40
41 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
42
43 There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
44
45 COUNCIL BUSINESS:
46
47 There were no Consent Agenda items brought forward for
48 consideration.
49
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1 A. Consideration of Resolution No. 4795, Hiring of Recording
2 Secretary, Staff Report No. 95-1418C
3
4 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator reported that the contract
5 with Time Savers Off-Site Secretarial Services expired.
6 Orduno stated that because of the high cost associated with
7 Time Savers, the City advertised for a local person to record
8 the minutes. Orduno reported that Tamara Saefke had applied,
9 who is presently a Commission Secretary for the City of
10 Fridley, recommends Ms. Saefke to the Council for the position
11 of Recording Secretary to the Council.
12
13 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4795
14 Approving the Hiring of Tamara Saefke as Recording Secretary
15
16 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
17
18
19 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4797 Formally Recommending and
20 Supporting Appointment of Jennifer Bergman, Mounds View
21 Housing Inspector/Coordinator, to the Metropolitan Council's
22 Livable Communities Advisory Committee, Staff Report No. 95-
23 1419C
24
25 Mayor Linke reported that he had become aware of this
26 Committee while attending a meeting with the Metro cities, the
27 Metropolitan Council and staff felt that it would be best to
28 have a representative from the City on the Metropolitan
29 Livable Communities Advisory Committee.
30
31 Mayor Linke felt that Jennifer Bergman would be the best
32 candidate for appointment to the Committee.
33
34 MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4797
35 Recommending and Supporting the Appointment of Jennifer
36 Bergman, Housing Inspector/Coordinator, to the Metropolitan
37 Council's Livable Communities Advisory Committee
38
39 Mayor Linke stated that the Metropolitan Council was asked to
40 appoint persons to this Committee. Councilmember Trude asked
41 who represented the City. Mayor Linke reported that there was
42 no representative in this area.
43
44 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
45
46 REPORTS
47
48 1. Report of Councilmembers:
49
50 Councilmember Quick: No report.
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1 Councilmember Blanchard praised Joyce Pruitt for her
2 performance in her position. Blanchard reported that the
3 City had taken a homeowner, who has been in violation of
4 the City's code, to court and the City prevailed.
5 Blanchard stated that she feels the City will get cleaned
6 up.
7
8 Councilmember Hankner: No report.
9
10 Councilmember Trude: No report.
11
12 Report of Mayor Linke:
13
14 Mayor Linke reported that he had attended the opening of the Mounds
15 View Community Theater's Production of Anything Goes on Friday
16 evening. Mayor Linke stated that he enjoyed the performance and
17 encouraged the Council and the residents to attend this play.
18
19 Report of Administrator:
20
21 No. report.
22
23 Report of Staff:
24
25 There were no reports from staff.
26
27
28 ADJOURNMENT:
29
30 There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke
31 adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
32
33
34 Respectfully submitted,
35
36
37 Michele Severson
38 Recording Secretary
1 M
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
May 17, 1995
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View Planning Commission was 1. Call To Order
called to order by Chair Peterson at
7: 31 p.m. on May 17, 1995.
2 . Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Ruggles,
Johnston, Stevenson, Nelson and Chair
Peterson.
ALSO PRESENT: Community Development
Coordinator Harrington and Councilmember
Trude.
Motion/Second: Nelson/Ruggles to 3 . Approval of
approve the minutes of April 5, 1995. Minutes: April
5, 1995.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
There were no resident requests or 4 . Resident
comments from the floor. Requests and
Comments
Applicant was not present. 5. Consideration
Planner Harrington summarized the No. 4o Resolution
N 122--9595
variance request by Donald Hoseck, 7947 Regarding
Greenfield Avenue, to construct a Variance
concrete driveway one foot from his Request of
property line. He added that the Donald Hoseck,
contingencies requested by the Planning 7947 Greenfield
Commission at the agenda meeting were Avenue,
included in the proposed resolution. Planning Case
Motion/Second: Ruggles/Stevenson to No. 406-95
approve Resolution No. 412-95
recommending approval of a variance
request for Donald Hoseck, 7947
Greenfield Avenue.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 1995
Special Meeting Page 2
Applicant was not present. 6. Consideration
of Resolution
Planner Harrington summarized the No. 416-95
request of Larry Beach to rezone the Regarding
property located at 7305 Knollwood Drive Rezoning
from B-1 to R-2 in order to construct a Request by
twin home. Larry Beach,
7305 Knollwood
' • - - • • evenson/Peterson to Drive, Planning
approve Resolution No. 416-95 Case No. 408-95
recommending approval of a rezoning
request for Larry Beach for the property
located at 7305 Knollwood Drive.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Planner Harrington reviewed the request 7 . Consideration
of Larry Beach to subdivide the property of Resolution
at 7305 Knollwood Drive. He reminded No. 417-95
the Planning Commission that the Regarding Zero
applicant is requesting a zero lot line Lot Line
subdivision in order to construct a twin Subdivision
home on the property. Request of
Larry Beach,
Motion/Second: Nelson/Johnston to 7305 Knollwood
approve Resolution No. 417-95 Drive, Planning
recommending approval of a zero lot line Case No. 408-95
minor subdivision for 7305 Knollwood
Drive.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
There being no further business before 8. Adjournment
the Commission, Chair Peterson adjourned
the meeting at 7: 35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul Harrington
Community Development Coordinator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
June 7, 1995
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
The Mounds View Planning Commission was 1. Call To Order
called to order by Chair Peterson at
7: 02 p.m. on June 7, 1995.
4, _1__ 'ssioners •ugg es, 2. Roll Call
Johnston, Miller, Nelson and Chair
Peterson.
(Commissioner Colleen had an excused absence. )
ALSO PRESENT: Community Development
Coordinator Harrington and Councilmember
Trude.
Motion/Second: Nelson/Ruggles to 3 . Approval of
approve the minutes of May 17, 1995. Minutes: May
17, 1995.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
There were no resident requests or 4. Resident
comments from the floor. Requests and
Comments
Planner Harrington reviewed the request 5. Consideration
by U.S. West Communications for a of Resolution
Conditional Use Permit to allow the No. 418-95
construction of a 6' by 8' field Regarding
operation building. City Code states Conditional Use
that any structure utilized for public Permit Request
utlilities requires a conditonal use of U.S. West
pemrit. Staff review indicates that the Communications,
request meets all applicable Code 2205 Woodale
requirements. Drive, Planning
Case No. 417-95
Motion/Second: Nelson/Johnston to
approve Resolution No. 418-95
recommending approval the conditional
use permit request of U. S. West
Communications, 2205 Woodale Drive,
Planning Case No. 417-95.
Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 1995
Regular Meeting Page 2
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Planner Harrington reviewed the 6. Consideration
development review request by Mounds of Resolution
View School Dist. #621/Pinewood No. 419-95
Elementary School. The applicant is Regarding
proposing to construct a 5, 600 square Development
foot addition to their facility at 5500 Review Request
Quincy Street to be utilized for of Pinewood
additional classroom and meeting space. Elementary
Staff review indicates that the request School, 5500
meets all applicable Code requirements. Quincy Street,
Motion/Second: Ruggles/Nelson to PlanningCase
No.. 44188--95
approve Resolution No. 419-95
recommending approval of the development
review request of School Dist. #621 for
Pinewood Elementary School.
5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Planner Harrington informed the Planning 7. Staff Report
Commission that the City Council had
accepted their recommendation regarding
car lot regulations. City Council is
scheduled to take action on this issue
in June.
(Commissioner Stevenson joined the meeting at
7:18 p.m. )
Chair Peterson had no report. 8. Chair Report
There being no further business before 9 . Adjournment
the Commission, Chair Peterson adjourned
the meeting at 7: 26 p.m.
Respec ly Submitted,
maul Harrin on
Community Development Coordinator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
July 5, 1995
VieHall
2401 Highway 10, MoundssView,J MNty55112
The Mounds View Planning Commission was
called to order by Chair Peterson at 1• Call To Order
7 :02 p.m. on July 5, 1995.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commiss ' . • - _
- +enson, Johnston and Chair Peterson. Ron Call
(Commissioners Colleen, Nelson and Ruggles had
excused absences. )
ALSO PRESENT: Community Development
Coordinator Harrington.
Motion/Second: Stevenson/Johnston to
approve the minutes of June 7, 1995. 3 . Approval of
Minutes: June
7, 1995.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
There were no resident requests or
comments from the floor. 4. Resident
Requests and
Comments
The applicant was not present.
5. Consideration
Planner Harrington reviewed the variance of Resolution
request by Bioclean Mobile Wash, 2151 No. 420-95
Mustang Drive. Regarding
Variance
Commissioner Stevenson informed the Request by
Commission that he visited the site and Wash, 21 Mobile
reported that he sees no other Wash, 2151
alternatives for the applicant. Mustang Drive,
Commissioner Johnston concurred with Planning Case
Stevenson. Commissioner Peterson stated No. 419-95
that the granting of the variance would
not increase the variance granted in
1981 for the original building
construction.
Motion/Second: Stevenson/Miller to
approve Resolution No. 420-95
Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 1995
Regular Meeting Page 2
recommending approval of the variance
request by Bioclean, 2151 Mustang Drive,
Planning Case No. 414-95.
4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
The applicant was not present. 6. Consideration
Planner Harrington reviewed the minor o Resolution
N
subdivision request by Sue Powell, 7474 Re. 42- -•
Regarding Minor
Knollwood Drive. Staff review indicates
that the request meets all applicable questsofn
Re
Code requirements. Request of Sue
Powell, 7474
Motion/Second: Miller/Johnston to KnollwoodveP
approve Resolution No. 421-95 Case No. 420-95
recommending approval of the minor Case 420-95
subdivision request of Sue Powell, 7474
Knollwood Drive, Planning Case No.
420-95.
4 ayes 0 nays
Motion Carried
The applicant, Glen Harstad, was 7 . Consideration
present.
of Resolution
Planner Harrington reviewed the request No. 421-95
for an amendment to the conditional use RegardingCd
permit granted for Suds & Shine Car Permiteritional Use
Wash, 2340 Highway 10. Staff added that
per Planning Commission direction, a Amendmentq
public informational meeting notice was Request by 2340
0en
sent to property owners within 350 feet Harstad,hw0,
of the subject property. Highway 10,
Planning Case
Chair Peterson opened the informational No. 415-95
meeting. Mr. Lee Olson, 5289 O'Connell
Drive, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Olson stated that the major problem he
experiences with the Suds & Shine
property and the Brook's Fina gas
station is excessive car stereo noise.
He added that when vehicles are being
vacuumed, the customers often leave
their windows and trunks open creating
the excessive noise.
Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 1995
Regular Meeting
Page 3
Chair Peterson asked Mr. Olson if he
noticed a lot of business at the two car
washes. Mr. Olson stated that primarily
early mornings and Saturdays were
busiest.
Commissioner Johnston asked if noise
from the mechanical equipment was
audible. Mr. Olson stated that the
noise from S _• . ' . - • .
music but mechanical noise couldbeheard from the Fina station.
Commission Miller asked when the noise
was most bothersome. Mr. Olson again
replied, Saturday mornings.
Chair Peterson asked if there were any
problems with rowdiness at the site.
Mr. Olson replied that there was not.
Commissioner Stevenson stated that he
was willing to amend the conditional use
permit to reduce the required hours that
an attendant be present, however, he was
less willing to allow the operation to
be open 24 hours.
Commissioner Miller asked how early the
operation is currently open. The
applicant, Glen Harstad, stated that the
current hours of operation are 7: 00 a.m.
to 9: 00 p.m. He went on to add that 10
to 15 percent of his business comes
after 10: 00 p.m. and before 7: 00 a.m.
He encouraged any neighbors experiencing
a problem with noise to contact the
local authorities.
Dennis Richardson, representing the
current owner of the property, stated
that he wants the facility to be a
quality-run operation. He added that a
possible solution would be to put up
signs making customers aware of noise
considerations. He further added that
when the original conditional use permit
was granted he did not feel staying open
24 hours a day was economically feasible
Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 1995
Regular Meeting Page 4
because of the requirement for an on_
duty attendant.
Chair Peterson asked the applicant
whether his clientele is local or
transient. The applicant replied that
his customers are primarily local.
Commissioner Johnston stated that he is
willing to amend the conditional use
permit for a trial period of six months.
Chair Peterson concurred with
Commissioner Johnston's suggestion.
Commissioners Miller and Stevenson also
agreed to the amendment.
Staff was directed by the Commission to
prepare a resolution amending the
conditional use permit for Suds & Shine
car wash, 2340 Highway 10.
Planner Harrington informed the 8 . Staff Report
Commission of a State law which took
effect July 1, 1995, which requires
government agencies to take action on
written planning requests within sixty
days of their receipt. He added that
the Minnesota Chapter of the American
Planning Association will be holding an
informational seminar on the
ramifications of this law. He stated
that he will update the Commission
further following the seminar.
Members present at the June 21, 1995, 9. Chair Report
agenda session included Commissioners
Nelson, Miller, Johnston, Colleen,
Ruggles, Stevenson and Chair Peterson.
There being no further business before 10. Adjournment
the Commission, Chair Peterson adjourned
the meeting at 7 : 55 p.m.
Respect ly Submitted,
ra /,4
'Paul Harrin on
Community Development Coordinator
CATY
Of Agenda Section: 10. 7:05p.m.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1426C
111r6
Report
nci Date:
STAFF REPORT 8-9-95
Council Action:
EW
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 21, 1995 E Public Hearings
❑ 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 Repairs.
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
,SUMMARY;
At the July 17, 1995 Council meeting, staff presented the following report
regarding responsibility for repair of the water service line, for
Council' s review. This ammendment met with Council' s approval and a Public
hearing was set for the regular Council meeting on August 21, 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 j
private water service . The property owner will still be responsible for the
entire repair of the service to the City water main.
For Council' s consideration is amended Ordinance 906 . 04 Subd. 4 . Liability
for Repairs :
After the initial connection has been made to the watermain, the
applicant or the occupant of other user or 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)
Staff has prepared an ordinance ammending Chapter 906 is attached for
Council' s consideration. This ordinance will be in effect as of January
1995.
---Shoul-d-Council have any question .i' comments regarding this report, please
feel free" to call me. /� � '
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
ORDINANCE NO. 565
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS
VIEW BY AMENDING CHAPTER 906 ENTITLED "LIABILITY FOR REPAIRS"
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION I. Chapter 906.04, Subd. 4, Entitled
"Liability For Repairs" is amended as follows:
After the initial connection has been made to the
watermain, the applicant or the occupant or other user of
such pr- - • - . - ' . _ - = alI--repairs between the
water main and the structure located on the premises. 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
or 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)
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect
thirty days after the date of its publication, and be retroactive
to January 1, 1995.
SECTION III. Introduced and read by the City
Council of the City of Mounds View on August 21, 1995.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View this _ day of 1995.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
(SEAL)
ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
arf
OF Agenda Section: 10, 7: 10p.m.
11111REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1427C
7W
06STAFF REPORT Report Date: 8-16-95
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 21, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
Council Business
Item Description:
Informational Meeting Regarding the Water Meter
Changeout Proposal
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report 'er#
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
At the August Council work session, Council directed staff to prepare an
informational newsletter to explain the proposal to change the City' s water
meters and meter reading system. Along with the newsletter, an
informational meeting was also scheduled for August 21, 1995 . The
newsletter was drafted and mailed to the residents the week of August 6th.
The informational meeting is scheduled for 7 : 10 at the regular Council
meeting. Staff will present the history of this proposal, and explain the
reasons why Council would be considering the changeout. For Council' s I
review and consideration are the three options presented in past reports .
Staff will also be prepared to answer questions that were not addressed in
the newsletter.
* The first option is to changeout the current water meters, and install
the most current meter reading technology of automatic phone reading.
Option #1 Chargeout of all meters to phone read
Total cost of project : $830, 000
WAC Fund Contribution: $330, 000
Special Project Loan : $500, 000
9,57 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, unless touch read is applicable, and
iLstall 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)
* 1995 Budgeted amount for 1 contracted reading, $4, 095 .
Possible meter charge / quarter, potentially not necessary
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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.
*** The third option would be to do nothing, and continue to lose potential
revenue .
Option #3 Do nothing to the water meter system.
Water Enterprise Fund will lose approximately $31, 500 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.
**** 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
radio route, due to the fact that many businesses may have electronic
phone systems, that will not allow a meter interface.
**** One other anticipated problem is 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 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 .
**** If Option 1 or 2 is accepted, the concerns mentioned above should be
considered and approved by Council.
Sho ld rn„. _ i. - _ . 0 _ -stions or cone- • - -. - • ' - - ee _
feel free to call me . Also if you have received any questions from
residents that you would like answered, please forward them to me,
additional preparation may be necessary. Thank You.
Staff respectfully requests that Council takes action regarding this
proposal .
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
•E Agenda Section:l 1.A
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1428C
1111006 Report Date: 8-16-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
0M ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 21, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
L Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Action of Ordinance No. 566, 1995 Long Term Financial Plan
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report /#(91---
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Ordinance No. 566, An Ordinance Adopting The 1995 Long Term Financial Plan, was introduced at the
July 17, 1995 Council Meeting. The Adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for the August 21, 1995
Council Meeting. Adoption of the Ordinance would require a roll call vote.
Donald Brager, Finance &'rector
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 Administrator's office for public review.
Section II. The 1995 Long Term Financial Plan is hereby adopted.
Section III. 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 21st day of August,
1995.
Jerry Linke, Mayor
Samantha Orduno, Clerk-Administrator
CITY Agenda Section: 11.B
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1429C
IVSTAFF REPORT Report Date: s-15-95
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 21, 1995 CIPublic Hearings
Consent Agenda
17 Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Slurry Seal Bid
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report /#471-
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Staff advertised for the Slurry Sealing of selected streets for this years
Pavement Management Program. Only one bid was received. This is the same
contractor that was awarded the bid last year. Council might recall that
this procedure was accepted last year, after staff witnessed a
demonstration of the procedure in Mendota Heights . As a result of the
excellent recommendation from Mendota Heights, Fridley and Mounds View
decided to switch to this procedure for surface treatment of sealing
roadways .
Staff has found this treatment to be very durable, and it has eliminated
numerous complaints from residents concerning loose rock, both on the
street and in the lawns in the spring. A couple of other concerns were the
smell and the rough aggregate surface which caused severe abrasions when
children fell on the road. All of these concerns combined with the fact
that this is an extremely competent contractor delivering a superior
product, staff is very comfortable recommending that the City adopt slurry
sealing as the City' s surface treatment . The bid for 1995 is as follows:
Struck and Irwin Paving
Streets 30, 069 square yards $28, 565 . 55
PW Parking Lot 4 , 812 square yards 4 , 571.40
Total $33, 136 . 95
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION;
Staff recommends award for the Slurry Sealing bid to Struck and Irwin Paving for
$33,136.95, to be funded from account no. 100-4470-705, and authorize the Public Works
Director to sign all change orders up to 15% of the bid.
aTtl OF Agenda Section: 11.C
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1430C
Report Date: 8-16-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
EW ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE August 21, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
W Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Removal and Replacement of Playground Equipment Using
Contingency Funds
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report ,
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
To consider the removal of playground equipment that has the
potential of serious injury and to replace that equipment with tot
swings to be paid out of contingency funds.
This issue is presented at the request of the City Council, as a
result of discussions at the August 7 City Council Work Session.
The issue centers on removing 8 animal swings from various park
locations and replacing them with 8 infant swings at a cost of
$1,200 to be paid out of contingency funds.
Mary Saari. , D. t of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
RECOMMENDATION;
WV OF Agenda Section: 11.D
IllREQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1431C
r Report Date: 8-16-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
ON
❑ Special Order of Business
August 21, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE ❑ Consent Agenda
El Council Business
Item Description: Continuation of Implementation of Tree Planting Plan at Silver View Park
Using Contingency Fund
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report g-
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
To consider, at the City Council's request, implementation of the tree
planting plan for Silver View Park screening project behind ballfield #2
using contingency funds.
At the August 7 Work Session, staff presented a phased-in plan for large
tree plantings along the berm behind ballfield #2 outfield fence. After
Council discussion, staff was directed to place this issue on the agenda
for consideration of full and immediate implementation of the plan,
funded with contingency funds.
The plan calls for 12 more large trees at a cost of $200 per tree or a
total of $2,400.
.
Mary Saa2n, 19 4:Ci r of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
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RECOMMENDATION;
MEMO
July 26, 1995
To: Mary Saarion, Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Rick Wriskey, City Forester
Re: Silver View Park Ball Field Screen
A plan to increase the screen and protection from errant balls east of the ballfields at Silver
View Park could be implemented over time by planting four (4) large trees per year into
the existing landscape. An assessment showed room for about 12 more trees in the
affected area. Many of the trees already in this area are growing fast and at some of the
tighter spacings (15-20) should be growing into each other.
A mix of evergreens and aggressive shade trees could be planted. I would recommend that
the evergreens be Black Hills or Colorado Spruce,6-7' at purchasing time. A good shade
tree for this area would be Autumn Blaze maple planted at about 2-2 1/2" of caliper (about
12-14' tall).
These plantings could be incorporated into the annual "large" tree planting program.
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