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CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL - Linke
Hankner Blanchard
Trude Quick
4. Agenda Additions
Item 1:
Item 2:
Item 3:
AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. December 11, 1995 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
b. December 6, 1995 Truth In Taxation Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
6. ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
a. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
- Thursday, August 24, 1995
- Thursday, October 26, 1995
- Thursday, December 7, 1995
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
b. Cable Commission Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, November 8, 1995
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Consideration of and Presentation of Resolution No. 4872 Commending
Susie Kaiser for Her Devotion to the Welfare of the Community
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 4869 Approving a Step Adjustment for Tracy Juell,
Department Secretary, Staff Report No. 95-1554C
B. Adopt Resolution No. 4868 Adopting The Drug and Alcohol Testing
Policy Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee
Testing Act and Related Regulations, Staff Report No. 95-1555C
C. Adopt Resolution No. 4873 Approving Upper Midwest Golden Gloves to
Conduct Boxing Event at the Bel-Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive
on January 9, 1995, Staff Report No. 95-1556C
D. Adopt Resolution No. 4876 Approving the 1996 Labor Agreement
Contract with Public Works and Parks Maintenance Bargaining Unit,
Staff Report No. 95-1557C
E. Adopt Resolution No. 4875 Rescheduling City Council Meetings Falling
on Legal Holidays
F. Adopt Resolution No. 4874 Appointing Official Newspaper, Acting Mayor
and Official Depository for 1996
G. Adopt Resolution No. 4870 Amending the 1996 General Fund Budget
Staff Report No. 95-1558C
AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
H. Adopt Resolution No. 4871 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against
City Funds
*I. Licenses for Approval
Cigarette and Tobacco Products - Expires 12/31/96
Amoco Food Shop - Renewal
Mounds View Amoco - Renewal
Snyders - Renewal
Clark - Renewal
Fina - Renewal
Brooks - Renewal
American Amusement Arcades - (Mermaid, Robert's, Bel-Rae)
Superamerica - Renewal
Fedor's Market - Renewal
Tom Thumb - Renewal
Used Auto Sales - Expires 12/31/96
Saturn of Saint Paul - Renewal
Bowling Alleys - Expires 12/31/96
Mermaid Lanes - Renewal
Gasoline Stations - Expires 12/31/96
Superamerica - Renewal
Fina - Renewal
Brooks - Renewal
Clark - Renewal
Mounds View Amoco - Renewal
Amoco - Renewal
Amusement Devices - Expires 12/3/196
American Amusement Arcades - Mermaid, Robert's Off 10
Non-Intoxicating Liquor - On Sale - Expires 12/31/96
Bel-Rae Ballroom - Renewal
Non-Intoxicating Liquor - Off Sale - Expires 12/31/96
Superamerica Renewal
Brooks - Renewal
Tom Thumb - Renewal
* If approved, issuing of the renewal of the licenses is contingent upon
receipt of the proper paperwork and renewal fee by December 22, 1995.
AGENDA
PAGE FIVE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
COUNCIL ACTION: 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
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
11. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 570, Amending Title
1100, "New and Used Automobile Dealerships", Staff Report No. 95-
1559C (Staff Presenter: Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
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AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
B. Consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 571, Code Appeal for
Address Change for Sunrise United Methodist Church, Staff Report No.
95-1560 (Staff Presenter: Joyce Pruitt, Code Enforcement Officer)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
C. Consideration of Purchase Of Underground Camera Traction Unit, Staff
Report No. 95-1561C (Staff Presenter: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public
Works)
COUNCIL ACTION: A T D
Comments:
D. Consideration of Amendment to Resolution No. 4846 Authorizing the
Purchase of Software Upgrades, Staff Report No. 95-1562C (Staff
Presenter: Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator)
12. REPORTS:
1. Report of Councilmembers:
Quick:
Blanchard:
Hankner:
Trude:
2. Report of Mayor Linke:
AGENDA
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1995
3. Report of Administrator:
4. Report of Staff:
5. Report of Attorney:
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: JANUARY 8, 1995, 7:00 P.M.
NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: FEBRUARY 5, 1996
13. ADJOURNMENT:
MEMO
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: Michele J. Severson0
Subject: SUSIE KAISER RESOLUTION
Date: December 15, 1995
Susie-Kaiser-called this-morning,this-morningFridoeceme er 15, 1995 to let us know that she won't be
available to attend the meeting on Monday, December 19, 1995 and that she doesn't feel
comfortable receiving this commendation at this time as her report is not quite finished. Dawn
spoke with her and it appears that January 22nd would be a better date for this to be on the
agenda. Please disregard the "Special Order of Business"for this meeting.
cc: Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator
ITEM 6.A.
MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 24, 1995
6: 30 p.m. City Hall
CALL TO
ORDER: Chair Burmeister called the meeting to order at
6: 30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Commission members present included Chair
BurmeiserT—Commissioners Dentz, Long, Silvis,
Stevenson and Starr. Director Saarion was also
present.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES : Commissioner Silvis made a motion to ap
rove the
minutes of July 27. Commissioner Dentzseconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE: Commissioners discussed ways that they could
advocate for the pedestrian bridge. Commissioner
Stevenson requested staff to get ahold of the
resolution that the Planning Commission wrote
regarding the use of TIF. Commissioner Starr
requested staff to see if discussion regarding the
pedestrian bridge could be advertised on the
message sign when it is scheduled for council
discussions. The Commission also requested
Director Saarion to write a letter on their behalf
regarding support of the pedestrian bridge to be
mailed to those that are known supporters, to keep
them informed about the issue. Commissioners
requested that they have the opportunity to sign
the letter before it is sent out.
PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT &
TREES AT SV: Director Saarion reported that the City Council
approved both the replacement of infant swings in
the parks as well as the entire plan of tree
plantings at Silver View Park to be funded with
contingency funds. Both projects will be
completed this Fall.
SUMMER PROGRAM
REVIEW: Director Saarion informed the Commission that the
summer activity participation level had remained
as high as ever. The options for summer
playground program choices was well received.
Festival and MVCT incomes from ads and
MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, October 26, 1995
6: 30 p.m. Conf. Rm. C
CALL TO
ORDER: Chair Burmeister called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners present included Chair Burmeister,
Commissioners Long, Silvis, Starr, and Dentz .
Commissioner Stevenson was absent.
MINUTES : Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Dentz to approve the minutes of
August 24, 1995. Motion passed unanimously.
PARK
IMPROVEMENTS : Staff reviewed the report outlining park suggested
park improvements which dealt with safety issues
in the parks, especially athletic field fencing.
Commissioners discussed the improvements and
requested that information regarding cost
estimates be completed and reported at a future
meeting.
WOODCREST
PARK OPTIONS: Staff reviewed the idea of community gardens,
located at Woodcrest Park and asked Commissioners
if they were interested in pursuing this option
for leisure uses of Woodcrest Park. The
Commission discussed pros and cons of this use,
but decided that it is probably the only use that
would be low-cost. Community gardens would
provide a more passive and natural use of the
park. The park is well-suited for this type of
activity with available water and sufficient soils
and space and parking. The only potential problem
would be the likelihood that vandalism of gardens
may occur. The Commission wishes to pursue this
use for Woodcrest Park in 1996 .
UPDATES: Staff reviewed information on activities of the
department including park maintenance and project
activities, the Community Bonfire activity, and .
golf course activities.
PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE: Commission members inquired as to the status of
the pedestrian bridge. Staff indicated that the
issue was still before the City Council . The
issue will be on the agenda of the next City
MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RAMSEY COUNTY
MINUTES
Thursday, December 7, 1995
6: 30 p.m. , City Hall
CALL TO
ORDER: Chairperson Burmeister called the meeting to
order.
ROLL CALL: Members present included Chair Burmeister,
Commissioners Dentz, Stevenson, Silvis, Long and
Director Saarion. Commissioner Starr was absent.
MINUTES: Commissioner Silvis made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Dentz to approve the minutes. of
October 26, 1995. Motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW
1995 GOALS: Commissioners reviewed 1995 goals as follows:
Goal # 1 - Work has begun as a partnership with
Ramsey County for the aesthetic improvement of the
compost facility. Staffs met with Master
Gardeners, who provided a landscaping plan
surrounding the compost facility. In addition,
Ramsey County has initiated plans to pave the
entrance, replace fencing and provide better
signage. This partnership continues through 1996.
Goal #2 - Improvements to park buildings were
accomplished at Groveland and Hillview Parks with
the installation of bathrooms, a water source, and
new natural gas heaters and new carpet.
Ventilation and below building vapor barriers were
installed. This project was funded with CDBG
funding and Park Improvement Funds.
Goal #3 - Pursuing a pedestrian bridge across
Highway 10 through grant application and advocacy
was a year long process. The City Council has
• approved the project.
Goal #4 - Development of a Golf Course Park has
not been pursued because of development of the
parcels of land. Ponding for water runoff is a
part of the development. It will be more
FEE
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMMING
FOR NEEDS: The City Council requested staff to present
opportunities provided for those who are in need.
Staff presented a report of activities that are
offered currently to assist at-risk youth. In
addition, assistance programs were reviewed.
Council has requested staff to pursue programs
that are geared towards those that live in
apartment buildings and manufactured home parks.
Staff is working on specialized programs that go
to the participant where they live. This
innoxmation will be shared at a later date. This
is certain to be a 1996 goal.
REPORT
REVIEW: Staff shared a report regarding Recreation
Programming as a Crime Prevention tool as prepared
by a team of Graduate Students from Hamline
College, for Ramsey County.
ICE ARENA: Director Saarion added an item - Ice Arena. The
Mighty Ducks legislation has awarded the
partnership of 4 additional indoor ice sheets to
be constructed at the Amateur Athletic Complex in
Blaine. The partnerships include initial payment
contribution and guaranteed ice time blocks. The
Irondale Hockey Association has been looking into
this partnership. However, Paul Erickson,
Director, called to inform staff that his board is
concerned about a sole partnership with
associations, preferring a city connection.
Whereas there would not be a monetary obligation,
cities would provide a facilitation function
ensuring that the blocks of time were used and
that the arenas have multi-use and not exclusively
hockey activity. Staff had not heard from the
Irondale Hockey Association other than when staff
initiated a call to a hockey community contact and
relayed the information presented by Paul
Erickson. This is an informational report from
the director who has no idea where it will go from
here since IHA has not contacted the City. The
Commissioners felt that if the IHA pursued the
partnership, they would recommend that we continue
to look into participation as well.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Long made a motion to adjourn the
meeting, seconded by Commissioner Dentz . Motion
passed unanimously.
l, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL.CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 8.A
Report Number:
STAFF ® Report Date: 1-21717:75-
Council
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Council Action:
L.-.: Special Order of
CI'T'Y COUNCIL,MEETING DATE December 19, 1995 O Public Hearings Business
Consent Agenda
0 Council Business
Item Description: Adopt Resolution No. 4869, Approving A Step Adjustment for Tracy Juell, Department
Secretary
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report /
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summa (attach su.. -meat_sheet-s-as-necessary)
Tracy Juell, Public Works Department Secretary, has been working with the City since February of 1991. In
accordance with the City's 5 Step Compensation Policy, this position is due for a wage adjustment.
Ms. Juell is currently at Step 2, $2,211.49/mo. Her performance has been satisfactory and staff is recommending
a wage adjustment to Step 3, $2,341.58/mo. This adjustment is consistent with the 5 Step Pay Plan for this
position.
A jI.b�' l G
L ette Morgan, AdmiiMtrative Aide
RECQ1NjENDATION•
Motion to waive the reading and adopt resolution No. 4869 A r
adjustment for Tracy Juell, Department Secretary pp ovmg a step
RESOLUTION NO. 4869
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR TRACY JUELL,
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
WHEREAS, Tracy Juell is a regular full-time employee who began working for the City of Mounds
View on February 25, 1991; and
WHEREAS,Ms. Juell's work performance has met the responsibilities of Public Works Department
Secretary as outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, her work performance has been satisfactorily reflected in her performance review; and
WHEREAS, a wage adjustment that 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 Tracy Juell from $2,211.49/mo to $2,341.58/mo. effective January 1, 1996
Presented this 19th day of December, 1995
(ATTEST)
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL.CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: _$_R
Report Number: _25,J_ .5.5.5_c
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1�,�' _ '�(� T Report Date: _ 7 7-1 L_q5
Council Action:
0. Special Order of
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE DECEMBER 19, 1995 0 Public Hearings Business
xd Consent Agenda
0 Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Resolution No.4868 Adopting The Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
IImpplementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related
Administrator's Revievmi commghdation: � --
- No comments to supplement this report #116t-
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- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets a nece
SUMMA Ryv)
As discussed at the September worksession, the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) and
the U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) has mandated an alcohol and drug testing
requirement for safety sensitive employees. City's and counties that have 49 or less safety
sensitive employees must implement a program by January 1, 1996.
On September 11, 1995, Resolution No. 4806 was approved Authorizing the City of Mounds to
Enter into a Service Agreement with Kerr Transportation Service to provide in'service provisions
and drug and alcohol testing.
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation
Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations is the last step in the process of implementing the
program. This policy has been reviewed by the attorney and meets all the requirements of the
Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the U.S. Department of
Transportation Regulations, 49, C.F.R., Part 382. The delayed for this policy has been due to
definition clarification by the FHWA.
On November 16, 1995 Mike Ulrich and myself attended CDL Alcohol/Drug Testing
Supervisory training at Roseville City Hall. The joint effort was successful with over 130
participants from 17 cities. During the month of December, Public Works drivers will be
attending employee training provided by Kerr Transportation.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact me.
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Lyndtte Morgan
Administrative Aide
No. 4868 Adopting Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Implementing the
Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 4868
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is mandated by the Federal Highway
Administration(FHWA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a drug
and alcohol program for safety sensitive employees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has entered into a Service Agreement with Kerr
Transportation Services, Inc. to provide in service movisi.ons_ancLdrug-and_a}cohol_testing
seg vices; and
WHEREAS, staff being affected by this mandated have received the necessary training
and information pertaining to this mandate;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; the City Council of the City of Mounds View
adopt the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation
Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY IMPLEMENTING THE FEDERAL OMNIBUS
TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE TESTING ACT AND RELATED REGULATIONS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1996
The abuse of drugs and alcohol is a nationwide problem which affects persons of every age, race
and gender. The City of Mounds View recognizes that work performance and public safety
problems are created when employees use or abuse controlled substances or alcohol. The City of
Mounds View wishes to provide a safe workplace for its employ_ees_and-a—safe-environment-for
the public which will maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace.
The purpose of this policy is to establish programs designed to help prevent accidents and
injuries resulting from the misuse of alcohol or use of controlled substances by drivers of
commercial motor vehicles. This policy implements the requirements of the Federal Omnibus
Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the U.S. Department of Transportation
Regulations, 49 C.F.R., Part 382. This policy is in addition to and separate from the City's Drug
and Alcohol Testing Policy, which implements the requirements of state law and the federal
Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
This policy is intended only to establish rules necessary under 49 C.F.R. Part 382. The City and
its employees may have other rights and obligations under state and federal law.
POLICY
All employees who operate commercial motor vehicles on behalf of the City shall comply with
the terms of this policy. The City requires that all employees report to work on time, either
scheduled work hours or call-back, in appropriate condition for work. Any employee found to be
in violation of this policy is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions will apply: (49 C.F.R., Part 382)
1. "Accident" an occurrence involving a commercial motor vehicle operating on a public
road which results in a fatality; bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury,
immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident; or one or
more motor vehicles incurring disabling damages as a result of the accident, requiring the
vehicle to be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other vehicle, (390.5).
2. "Alcohol"the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low
molecular weight alcohols including methyl and isopropyl alcohol. ( 382.107)
1
3. "Appointing Authority"- the City Administrator or other City officer to whom the
manager has delegated authority to appoint personnel.
4. "BAT" (Breath Alcohol Technician) - an individual who instructs and assists individuals
in the alcohol testing process and operates an Evidential Breath Test Device (EBT).
(Subpart 40.3)
5. "Chain of Custody"-procedures to account for the integrity of each urine specimen by
tracking its handling and storage from point of specimen collection to final disposition of
the specimen. With respect to drug testing, these procedures shall require that an
appropriate drug testing custody form be used from time of collection to receipt by the
laboratory and that upon receipt by the laboratory an appropriateJaboratory-chain-of
custodiorm(s) account(s) for the sample or sample aliquots within the laboratory.
(Subpart 40.3).
6. "City or City of Mounds View" -the City of Mounds View, Minnesota acting through its
City Administrator or designee of the City Administrator.
7. "Commercial Motor Vehicle" -means such motor vehicle as defined by Federal Omnibus
Transportation Employee Testing Act.
8. "Confirmation Test" - for alcohol testing means a second test, following a screening test
with a result of 0.02 or greater that provides quantitative data of alcohol concentration.
For controlled substances testing it means a second test, independent of the screening test,
that uses a method of analysis approved under FHWA guidelines as being reliable and
accurate for providing specific data as to the drugs or their metabolites detected in initial
screening. (382.107).
9. "Confirmation Retest"for controlled substances means a third analytical procedure to
reconfirm the presence of a specific drug or metabolite. (MN Stat. 181.950 Subd 2).
10. "Controlled Substance" - any substance defined as such under 49 C.F.R., Parts 40 and
391.
11. "Driver" (employee) - any person who operates or maintains a commercial motor
vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to full-time, regularly employed drivers, part-
time and temporary drivers, leased drivers and independent owner/operator contractors
who are wither directly employed by or under lease to the City or who operate a
commercial motor vehicle at the direction of or with the consent of the City. For the
purpose of pre-employment/pre-duty testing only, the term "driver" includes a person
applying to the City for employment to drive a commercial motor vehicle. (382.107).
12. "Drug" - a controlled substance.
13. "Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)" -the federal agency responsible for
promulgating the rules pursuant to which this policy is adopted.
14. "Medical Review Office (M.R.O.)"is a licensed physician responsible for receiving
laboratory results generated by the employers drug testing program and who has
knowledge of substance abuse disorders and has appropriate medical training to interpret
and evaluate an individual's positive test result together with employee's medical history
and any other relevant biomedical information. (Subpart 40.3).
15. "Performing A Safety Sensitive Function_'_a driver-isconsidered to-be-performing-a
safety sensitive function during any period in which the driver is actually performing,
ready to perform, or immediately available to perform, or in a state of readiness to
perform any safety sensitive function while on duty. (382.107).
16. "Random Selection"means a mechanism for selection of employees for testing where
each employee has an equal chance of being tested each time selections are made.
(382.107).
17. "Reasonable Suspicion"means that a City believes the appearance, behavior, speech or
body odors of a driver are indicative of the use of a controlled substance or alcohol based
on the observation of at least one (1) supervisor or official who has received training in
the identification of behaviors indicative of drug and alcohol use. (Summarized from
382.307).
18. "Refusal to Submit(to an alcohol or a controlled substance test)" a driver
(3 82.107)
(A) failure to provide adequate breath for testing without a valid medical explanation
after the driver has received notice of the requirement for breath testing in
accordance with the provisions of this policy;
(B) failure to provide adequate urine for controlled substance testing without a valid
medical explanation after the driver has received notice of the requirement for
urine testing in accordance with the provisions of this policy and federal
regulation; or
(C) engaging in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process.
19. Safety-Sensitive Function(s)-means any of the following: (382.107; 395.2 paragraphs 1-
7)
(A) all time at a carrier or shipper plant, terminal, facility, or other property, or on any
public property, waiting to be dispatched or in a state of readiness to drive and/or
maintain a commercial motor vehicle, unless the driver has been relieved from
duty by the City;
(B) All time inspecting equipment as required by federal regulations or otherwise
inspecting, servicing, or conditioning any commercial motor vehicle at any time;
(C) All driving time which shall mean all time spent at spent at driving controls of a
commercial motor vehicles in operation;
(D) All time, other than driving time, in or upon any commercial motor vehicle;
(E) All time loading or unloading a commercial motor vehicle,_supe=r!ising, or
assisting in the loading or unloading, attending a commercial motor being loaded
or unloaded, remaining in readiness to operate the commercial motor vehicle, or
in giving or receiving receipts for shipments loaded or unloaded;
(F) All time spend performing the driver requirements of the federal statutes related to
accidents;
(G) All time repairing, obtaining assistance, or remaining in attendance upon disabled
commercial motor vehicle.
20. "Screening Test" - (also known as Initial Test) a drug or alcohol test which uses a
method of analysis approved by the FHWA as being capable of providing data as to
general classes or drugs, alcohol, or their metabolites (382.107).
21. "State of Readiness" - on call, ready to be dispatched, to perform safety sensitive
functions while on duty. (382.107).
22. "Substance Abuse Professional"a licensed physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of
Osteopathy), or a license or certified psychologist, social worker, employee assistance
professional, or addiction counselor(certified by the National Association of Alcoholism
and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission) with knowledge of and clinical
experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and controlled substances-related
disorder. (382.107).
23. "Valid Medical Reasons" any of the following conditions:
(A) a written prescription or an oral prescription reduced to writing which names the
employee as the person for whose use it is intended; or
(B) the drug was prescribed, administered and dispensed in the course of professional
practice by or under the direction and supervision of a physician; or
(C) the drug was used in accord with the terms of the prescription and the physician
has advised the employee that the substance does not adversely affect the
employees ability to safety operate a commercial motor vehicle. Use of any over-
the-counter medication, in accord with the terms of the product's directions for
use, shall also constitute a valid medical reason.
24. "Violation Rate"the number of drivers found during random tests given pursuant to this
policy and federal regulations to have an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater, plus the
number of drivers who refuse a random test required by this policy and federal
regulations, divided by the total reported number of drivers in the industry given random
alcohol tests pursuant to this policy and federal regulations, plus the total reported
number of drivers in the industry who refuse a random test required by this policy and
federal regulations. (382.107).
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Conduct Related to Alcohol
1. A driver tested under this policy and federal law who is found to have an alcohol
concentration of 0.02 or greater but less than 0.04 shall not perform safety sensitive
functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle. The driver shall not perform
safety sensitive functions until the start of the driver's next regularly scheduled duty, but
not less than twenty-four (24) hours following administration of the test and the driver
will not be compensated during the time off. The driver may use benefit hours during the
absence if accrued and available.
2. No driver shall report for duty or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety-
sensitive functions while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater.
3. No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver
possesses alcohol in any quantity.
4. No driver shall use alcohol while performing safety-sensitive functions.
5. No employee shall perform safety-sensitive functions within four(4) hours after using
alcohol.
6. A driver required to take a post-accident alcohol test because of a loss of human life or
who receives a citation under state or local law for a moving traffic violation arising from
an accident, shall not use alcohol for eight(8) hours following the accident, or until the
driver undergoes a post-accident alcohol test, whichever occurs first.
10. No driver shall refuse to submit to a post-accident test, a random alcohol test, a
reasonable suspicion test, or a follow-up test mandated by this policy and federal law.
Conduct Related to Controlled Substances
1. Drivers shall refrain from taking non-prescription or prescriptive drugs that would impair
their ability to perform their job safely. Taking of such drugs does not automatically
exclude the driver from reporting for duty, except when instructed by a physician who
has advised the driver that the substance adversely affects the driver's ability to safely
operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. A driver shall notify his/her supervisor when
taking prescription or non-prescription medications that may lead to impairment.
2. The City having actual knowledge that a drive has used a controlled substance, shall not
permit the driver to perform or continue to perform a safety sensitive function unless use
is permitted pursuant to the written instruction of a physician.
3. The City, having actual knowledge that a driver has tested positive for controlled
substances, shall not permit the driver to perform or continue to perform safety sensitive
functions.
4. A driver shall inform the driver's supervisor of any therapeutic drug use.
5. No driver shall report for duty, remain on duty, or perform a safety sensitive function, if
the driver tests positive for controlled substances.
6. No driver shall refuse to submit to a post-accident controlled substance test, a random
controlled substance test, a reasonable suspicion controlled substance test mandated by
this policy and federal law.
7. The City shall not permit a driver who refuses to submit to the mandated controlled
substance tests to perform or continue to perform safety sensitive functions.
8. A driver shall not report for duty, remain on duty, or perform a safety sensitive function,
if the driver tests positive for controlled substances.
9. No driver shall not refuse to submit to a post-accident controlled substance test, a random
controlled substance test, a reasonable suspicion controlled substance test_mandated by
this policy and federal law.
PERSONS SUBJECT TO TESTING
The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, requires that all employees whose job
duties include the operation of a commercial motor vehicle and who are required to hold a
commercial driver's license (CDL), shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing. "Commercial
Motor Vehicle" (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used to
transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle meets any one of the following criteria:
a) has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds; or
b) has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit
with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or
c) designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver; or
d) is of any size and is used in the transportation of materials found to be hazardous for the
purposes of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and which require the motor
vehicle to be placarded.
The City will request or require an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing only under the
circumstances described in this policy. However, no employee will be tested for drugs or alcohol
under this policy without the employee's consent, with the following provisions:
1. Rights to Refuse: Employees have the rights to refuse to undergo drug and/or alcohol
testing. If an employee refuses to undergo drug or alcohol testing requested or required
by the employer, no such test shall be given. A refusal to test will be considered a
positive test (for alcohol this shall be considered as a result of 0.04 or greater) and the
employee will be removed from driving or other safety sensitive functions.
2. Consequences of refusal. If any employee refuses to undergo drug or alcohol testing
requested or required by the employer, this shall lead to administrative/disciplinary action
deemed appropriate by the employer, based upon on grounds of insubordination and
consideration of refusal being regarded as a positive test.
CIRCUMSTANCES FOR DRUG OR ALCOHOL TESTING
1. Pre-employment Testing Prior to the first time a driver performs safety sensitive
functions for the City, the driver shall undergo testing for controlled substances. Any job
offer, reassignment or promotion to drive a commercial motor vehicle shall be contingent
upon a negative drug test report and the applicant's written agreement authorizing former
employees to release to the City all information on the applicant's alcohol tests with an
alcohol concentration result of 0.04 or greater, positive controlled substances test results,
and refusals to be tested within the preceding two years. The City also retains the right
not to hire a driver who has a positive test result and who has not participated and
completed a counseling or rehabilitation program as directed by the driver's substance
abuse professional.
2. Random Testing. The City shall randomly select a sufficient number of drivers for
alcohol/drug testing during each calendar year to equal an annual rate not less than the
minimum annual twenty-five (25%) rate for random alcohol testing and the annual rate
not less than the minimum annual fifty percent(50%) for controlled substances.
(A) Consortium. The City will be conducting random testing for alcohol and/or
controlled substances through a consortium, as a result, the number of drivers to
be tested may be calculated for each individual employer or may be based on the
total number of drivers covered by the consortium who are subject to random
alcohol and/or controlled substance testing . In either case, testing will be
conducted at a rate not less than the minimum required by federal rules.
(B) Notice Regarding Tests. The City shall ensure that random alcohol and controlled
substance testing conducted pursuant to federal law will be unannounced and the
dates for administering random alcohol and controlled substance tests are
scheduled throughout the calendar year. Drivers may be selected for more than
one test per year.
(C) Testing Immediately. The City shall require that each driver who is notified of
selection of random alcohol and/or controlled substance testing proceeds to the
test site immediately; provided, however, that if the driver is performing a safety
sensitive function at the time_f_noti icat}onthe-Ci sha}l--instead ensure that the
driver ceases to perform the safety sensitive function and proceeds to the testing
site as soon as possible.
3. Reasonable Suspicion The employer may request or require an employee to undergo drug
and/or alcohol testing if the employer or any supervisor of the employee trained in the
detection of probable drug or alcohol use directly observes an employee whose conduct
or appearance is indicative of use of alcohol or controlled substance.
(A) City's Determination of Reasonable Suspicion of Alcohol Violations. The City
shall require a driver to submit an alcohol test when the appointing authority has
reasonable suspicion to believe the driver has violated the provisions of federal
law concerning alcohol. The City's determination that reasonable suspicion exists
to require the driver to undergo an alcohol test must be based on specific, current,
articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech, or body
odors of the body.
(B) Citv's Determination of Reasonable Suspicion of Controlled Substance
Violations. The City shall require a driver to submit to a controlled substance test
when the it has reasonable suspicion this policy concerning controlled substances.
The City's determination that reasonable suspicion exists to require the driver to
undergo a controlled substance test must be based on specific, current, articulable
observations, concerning the appearance, behavior, speech, or body odors on the
driver. The observations may includes, but are not limited to, indications of the
chronic and withdrawal effects of controlled substances.
(C) Training of Supervisors. The required observations for alcohol and/or controlled
substance reasonable suspicion testing shall be made by a supervisor or an
employee of the City who is trained in accordance with federal law. The person
who makes the determination or who observes or assists with making the
determination that reasonable suspicion exists to conduct an alcohol test, shall not
conduct the alcohol test of the driver.
(D) Timing of Reasonable Suspicion Observations. Alcohol testing is authorized by
federal law and this policy only if the observations required by paragraph (C)
above are made during,just preceeding, or just after the period of the workday
that the driver is required to be in compliance with this policy. The driver may be
directed by the City to only undergo reasonable suspicion testing only while the
driver is performing safety sensitive functions,just after the driver has ceased
performing such safety sensitive functions or while the driver is in a state of
readiness to perform safety sensitive functions.
(E) City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. If the driver is not performing safety
sensitive functions and reasonable suspicion exists, drivers may be tested for
drugs and alcolio_under_the City_of-Mounds V-iew-Drug-and-Aleoho-1 Testing
policy.
(F) Prompt Administration of the Test. If an alcohol test required by this policy is not
administered within two (2) hours following the determination of reasonable
suspicion, the City shall prepare and maintain on file, a record stating the reasons
the alcohol test was not promptly administered. If any alcohol test is not
administered within eight (8) hours following the determination of reasonable
suspicion, the City shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test and shall
state in the record the reasons for not administering the test.
(G) Under the Influence Prohibitions. Notwithstanding the absence of a reasonable
suspicion alcohol test under this policy and federal law, no driver shall report for
duty or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety sensitive functions
while the driver is under the influence of or impaired by alcohol, as shown by the
behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of alcohol misuse, nor shall the
City permit the driver to perform or continue to perform safety sensitive functions
until:
(1) An alcohol test is administered and the driver's alcohol concentration
measures less than 0.02; or
(2) Twenty-four(24) hours have elapsed following the determination under
paragraph (f) of this section that there is reasonable suspicion to believe
that the driver has violated the prohibitions of this policy and federal law
concerning the use of alcohol.
(H) Driver's Behavior and Appearance Absent Test. Except as provided in (g)(2) of
this section, the City shall not take any action under this part against a driver
based solely on the driver's behavior and appearance with respect to alcohol use.
in the absence of an alcohol test. This does not prohibit the City from taking
action otherwise consistent with law.
(I) Written Records of Observations. A written record shall be made of the
observations leading to a controlled substance reasonable suspicion test, and
signed by the person who made the observations within twenty-four(24) hours of
the observed behavior or before the test results are released, whichever is earlier.
4. Post Accident Testing
(a) Drivers Tested. As soon as practical following an accident involving a commercial
vehicle, the City shall test for alcohol and controlled substances of each surviving driver:
1. Who was performing safety sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle, if the
accident involved the loss of human life; or
2. Who receives a citation under State or local law for a moving traffic violation
arising from the accident; or
2.a If a disabled vehicle(s) need(s) to be towed from the scene; or
2.b. Injured individual(s) are in need of immediate medical care away from the
scene.
3. The City may also test under the City of Mounds View Drug and Alcohol Testing
Policy.
(B) Alcohol Tests. If a test is required by this section is not administered within two
(2) hours following the accident, the City shall prepare and maintain on file a
record stating the reasons the test was not promptly administered. If a test request
by this section is not administered within eight(8) hours following the accident,
the City shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test and shall prepare and
maintain the same record. Records shall be submitted to the FHWA upon request
of the Associate Administrator.
(C) Controlled Substance Tests. If a test required by this section is not administered
within 32 hours following the accident, the City shall cease attempts to administer
a controlled substance test, and prepare and maintain on file a record stating the
reasons the test was not promptly administered. Records shall be submitted to the
FHWA upon request of its Associate Administer.
(D) Readily Available. A driver who is subject to post-accident testing shall remain
readily available for such testing or may be deemed by the City to have refused to
submit testing. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the delay of
necessary medial attention for injured people following an accident or to prohibit
a driver from leaving the scene of an accident for the period necessary to obtain
assistance in responding to the accident, or to obtain necessary emergency
medical care.
(E) Post-Accident Information. The City shall provide drivers with necessary post-
accident information, procedures and instructions, prior to the driver operating a
commercial motor vehicle, so that drivers will be able to comply with the
requirements of this section.
(F) Test Results. The results of a breath or blood test for the use of alcohol or a urine
test for the use of controlled substances, conducted by Federal, State, or local
officials having independent authority for the test, shall be considered to meet the
requirements of this section provided such tests conform to applicable, Federal,
State, or local requirements, and that the test results are obtained by the City.
5. Return to Duty Testing
(A) Return-to-Duty Alcohol Test. The City shall ensure that before a driver returns to
duty requiring the performance of a safety sensitive function after engaging in
conduct prohibited by this policy concerning alcohol, the driver shall undergo a
return-to-duty alcohol test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of less
than 0.02.
(B) Return-to-Duty Controlled Substance Test. The City shall ensure that before a
driver returns to duty requiring performance of a safety sensitive function after
engaging in conduct prohibited by federal law or this policy concerning,
controlled substance test with a result indicating a verified negative result for
controlled substance use.
6. Follow-Up Testing.
(A) Follow-up Alcohol and/or Controlled Substance Test. Following a determination
that a driver is in need of assistance in revolving problems associated with alcohol
misuse and/or use of controlled substances, the City shall ensure that the driver is
subject to unannounced follow-up alcohol and/or controlled substance testing as
directed by a substance abuse professional in accordance with the federal law.
Random follow-up testing will occur a minimum of six (6) times in the first
twelve (12) months following the return-to-duty and shall not exceed 60 months
from the date of employee's return to duty.
(B) Timing of Follow-up to Alcohol Test. Follow-up alcohol testing shall be
conducted only while the driver is performing safety sensitive functions,just
before the driver is to perform safety sensitive function,just after the driver has
ceased performing such safety sensitive functions or while the driver is in a state
of readiness to perform safety sensitive functions.
PROCEDURE FOR TESTING
1. Notification form. Before requesting an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing, the
City shall provide the individual with a form on which the employee will (1)
acknowledge that the employee has seen a copy of the City's drug and alcohol testing
policy; and (2) indicate any over-the-counter or prescription medications that the
employee is currently taking or has recently (within the last month) taken, and any other
information relevant to the reliability of, or explanation for, a positive result; and (3)
indicate consent to undergo the drug and/or alcohol testing.
2. Medical Facility Consent Form. The employee must also indicate consent to undergo the
drug and alcohol testing on any consent forms-provided-by th edieal-faeiiity taking the
sample or breath alcohol technician.
3. Test sample. The test sample shall be obtained in a private setting, and the procedures for
taking the sample shall insure privacy to employees to the extent practicable, consistent
with the prevention of tampering with the sample, and shall conform with applicable
FHWA rules. All test samples shall be obtained by or under the direct supervision of a
health care professional.
4. Identification of Samples. Each sample shall be sealed into a suitable container free of
any contamination that could affect test results. The sample shall be immediately labeled
with a specimen identification number, initialed by the employee, and dated by the person
witnessing the sample.
5. Chain of Custody. The employer shall maintain a written record of the chain of custody
of the sample, ensure property handling thereof, and comply with the rules adopted by the
FHWA pertaining to chain of custody.
6. Laboratory. All drug testing shall use the services of a testing laboratory certified by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), of the
Department of Human Health and Human Services (DHHS).
7. Specimen Collection Procedure-Alcohol. The testing laboratory shall use methods of
analysis and procedures to ensure reliable alcohol testing results, including standards for
initial screening tests and confirmatory tests. For positive alcohol test resulting using an
EBT a confirmation test shall be conducted no sooner than fifteen minutes after the initial
test.
8. Specimen Collection Procedure-Controlled Substance. The method of analysis shall use
immuno-chemical technology or chromatography for initial screening tests; and the
confirmation must be by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Except where gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry is not the scientifically accepted method of choice,
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the test must be confirmed by a method using some form of chromatography. The
collection site person shall split the sample into two specimen bottle and shall label one
specimen bottle as "primary" and the other specimen bottle as "split"and seal the
specimen bottles.
9. Retention and Storage. Retention and storage procedures shall comply with the rules
adopted by the FHWA. All samples, except breath samples, from an initial screening test
that produced a positive test result shall be retained and properly stored for at least six (6)
months.
10. M.R.O. Report. The M.R.O. shall prepare a written report indicating the drugs or their
metabolites tested for, the types of tests conducted,_andwheter--the test-produced
negative or positive test results.
REPORTING AND REVIEW OF RESULTS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
TESTING
1. Confirmation Retest. The M.R.O. shall notify each driver who has a confirmed positive
test that the driver has 72 hours in which to request a test of the split specimen if the test
is verified as positive. The driver will be responsible for all costs associated with the
confirmatory retest unless results are negative. If the driver requests an analysis of the
split specimen within 5 working days of having been informed of a verified positive test
and the analysis of the split specimen fails to reconfirm the presence of the drug(s) or
drug metabolite(s) that were originally found in the primary specimen, or if the split
specimen is unavailable, inadequate for testing or untestable, the M.R.O. shall cancel the
test and report the cancellation and the reasons for it to the DOT, the City and the driver.
2. M.R.O. shall direct the analysis of split specimen. If the driver has not contacted with
M.R.O. within 5 working days of having been informed of a verified positive test, the
driver may present to the M.R.O. information documenting that serious illness, injury,
inability to contact the M.R.O., lack of actual notice of the verified positive test, or other
circumstances that unavoidably prevented the driver from contacting the M.R.O. in a
timely manner. If it is determined that the driver did have a legitimate explanation for not
contacting the M.R.O., the M.R.O. shall direct the analysis of the split specimen, as
applicable, to be performed.
3. M.R.O. is unable to contact the Driver. If, after making reasonable efforts and
documenting those efforts, the M.R.O. is unable to reach the driver directly, the M.R.O.
must contact the designated City contact person, who shall direct the driver to contact the
M.R.O. If the City contact person is unable to contact the driver, the driver will be placed
on suspension.
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4. M.R.O. is unable to Contact the Driver. If an employee has not contacted the M.R.O.
within seventy-two (72) hours of having been informed of having a positive test, the
employee may present to the M.R.O. information documenting that a serious illness,
injury or other circumstances unavoidable prevented the employee from timely
contracting the M.R.O. If it is not determined that the driver did have a legitimate
explanation for not contacting the M.R.O., the M.R.O. shall direct the analysis of the split
specimen, as applicable, be performed.
5. M.R.O. may verify Positive Test. The M.R.O. may verify positive test without having
communicated directly with the driver about the test results under the following
circumstances:
(A) The driver expressly declines the opportunity to discuss the test results.
(B) The driver has not contacted the M.R.O. within five (5) days of being instructed to
do so by the City.
REPORTING AND REVIEW OF RESULTS FOR ALCOHOL TESTING
The FHWA alcohol testing rules require breath testing to be administered by a Breath Alcohol
Technician (BAT) using an Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT). Two (2) breath tests are
required to determine if a person has a prohibited alcohol concentration. Any results less than
0.02 alcohol concentration is considered a"negative"test. If the alcohol concentration is 0.02 or
greater, a second confirmation test must be conducted. If the driver attempts and fails to provide
an adequate amount of breath, the City will direct the driver to obtain a written evaluation from a
licensed physician to determine if the driver's inability to provide a specimen is genuine or
constitutes a refusal to test. Alcohol test results are reported directly to the designated City
contact person.
RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
1. The employer shall, within three (3) working days after receiving results of the test report
from the M.R.O., notify the employee of the results of random, reasonable suspicion and
post-accident tests for controlled substances if the test results are verified positive. The
employer shall also inform the employee which controlled substances were verified
positives. The City shall also inform an employee or job applicant of the following
rights:
(A) The right to request and receive from the employer a copy of the test result report.
(B) The right not to be discharged, disciplined, discriminated, or requested or required
to undergo rehabilitation on the basis of a positive test result from an initial
screening test that has not yet been verified by a confirmatory test.
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(C) The right of an employee who has been suspended without pay to be reinstated
with back pay if the outcome of the confirmatory test or required confirmatory
retest is negative.
(D) The right not to be discharged, disciplined, discriminated against, or required to
be rehabilitated on the basis of medical history information revealed to the
employer concerning the reliability of, or explanation for, a positive test result
unless the employee was under an affirmative duty to provide the information
before, upon, or after hire.
(E) The right of access to information in the subject's personnel file relating to
positive test reports and other information-acquired-irethe-drug-and/or—alcohel
testing process, and conclusions drawn and actions taken based on the reports or
acquired information.
(F) The right of an employee who has made a timely request for a confirmatory retest
to suffer no adverse personnel action if the confirmatory retest does not confirm
the result or the original confirmatory test, using drug or alcohol threshold
detection levels as established for a confirmatory retest by FHWA.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRIVERS ENGAGING IN PROHIBITED CONDUCT
1. Removal From Safety Sensitive Function. Except as provided in federal law, no driver
shall preform safety-sensitive functions, including the driving of a commercial motor
vehicle, if the driver has engaged in conduct prohibited by this policy or an alcohol or
controlled substance rule of another Department of Transportation agency.
2. Prohibition of Safety-Sensitive Functions. The City shall not permit any driver to
perform safety-sensitive functions, including the driving of a commercial motor vehicle,
if the City has determined that the driver has violated federal law.
3. Refusal to Submit. If the driver refuses to undergo required testing under federal
regulations, no test shall be given, and the appointing authority shall recommend to the
City Administrator that the driver be discharged from employment on grounds of
insubordination. In the case of a job applicant applying to driver for the City, if the
applicant refuses, no such test shall be given, and the job applicant shall be deemed to
have withdrawn the application for employment.
4. Pre-Employment Test (Job Applicants- including the Promotion of Drivers). The City
will not withdraw an offer of employment or promotion to a driver position made
contingent on the job applicant passing a drug and alcohol testing based on positive test
result in an initial screening test that has not been verified by a confirmatory test. Where
there has been a positive test result in a confirmatory test and in any confirmatory retest
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(controlled substance only), the City will withdraw the contingent offer of employment or
promotion to a driver position if the City determines that alcohol or drug use or abuse
prevents the job applicant from performing the safety sensitive functions of the job in
question.
5. Controlled Substance Tests. The City will not discharge, discipline, discriminate against,
or request or require rehabilitation of a driver solely on the basis of a positive test result
from a screening that has not been verified by a confirmatory test in any confirmatory
retest for controlled substance only, the City may do the following:
(A) First Positive Test: Give the driver an opportunity to participate in either a drug or
alcohol counseling or rehabilitating program,whichever is—more appropriate. The
City may determine which program is more appropriate after consultation with a
Substance Abuse Professional or physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment
of chemical dependency. Participation in a counseling or rehabilitation program
will be at the driver's own expense or pursuant to coverage under the driver's own
benefit plan. If the driver either refuses to participate in the counseling or
rehabilitation program or fails to successfully complete the program, as evidence
by withdrawal from the program before its completion or by a positive test result
on a confiixl1atory test after completion of the program, and alcohol or drug abuse
prevents the driver from performing the safety sensitive functions of the job in
question the appointing authority will recommend to the City Administrator that
the driver be discharged from employment.
(B) Second Positive Test Result: Where drug use prevents the driver from performing
the safety sensitive functions of the job in question the appointing authority will
recommend to the City Administrator that the driver be disciplined; including, but
not limited to, discharge from employment.
(C) Suspensions and transfers: Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the City
may temporarily suspend the tested driver with pay for up to 90 days or transfer
that driver to another position at the same rate of pay pending the outcome of the
confirmatory test and, if requested, the confirmatory retest, provided the City
believes that it is reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the driver,
co-employees, or the public.
6. Alcohol Tests.
(A) For an alcohol test result indicating an alcohol content of 0.02 or greater but less
than 0.04 the employee shall be removed from duty. The driver shall not perform
safety-sensitive functions until the start of the driver's next regularly schedule
duty, but not less than twenty-four(24) hours following administration of the test.
For the first or second offense the employee will use any accumulated vacation,
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accumulated compensatory time or if they have no accrued leave time, the driver
will not be compensated for the hours of work missed. For a third offense, if shall
be the City's policy that the employee shall be suspended without pay for one full
day on referred for an evaluation by a certified substance abuse professional.
(B) For an alcohol test result indicating an alcohol content of 0.04 or greater the
employee will be suspended without pay for 24 hours after completion of the test.
Removed from all safety-sensitive functions until they have been referred for an
evaluation by a certified substance abuse professional. If that evaluation
determined that the driver is chemically dependent, the employer will give the
employee an opportunity to participate in, at the employees own expense or
pursuant to coverage under the_driver-s benefit pian.
7. Controlled Substance and Alcohol . The driver must complete any recommended
treatment assessed by Substance Abuse Professional. Take a return to duty test with a
negative drug test result or an alcohol test result indicating an alcohol content of less than
0.02. The driver is subject to random-follow up testing for 60 months. Random follow-
up testing will occur a minimum of 6 times in the first 12 months following return-to-
duty and shall not exceed 60 months from the date of the employee's return to duty.
If the employee refuses to participate in the counseling or rehabilitation program or fails
to successfully complete the program as evidenced by withdrawal from the program
before its completion; or is unable to perform the safety sensitive functions of the job in
question because of a positive test result on any subsequent return-to-duty or follow-up
testing after completion of the program or presents a direct threat to property or safety of
others, or its otherwise considered unable to perform in good faith, the City may
discharge the employee from employment.
Nothing in this policy limits the right of the City to discipline or discharge a driver on
other grounds, including but not limited to a conviction of any criminal drug statute for a
violation occurring in the workplace.
REFERRAL, EVALUATION, AND TREATMENT
1. Resource Advisory. Each driver who engages in conduct prohibited by federal law and
this policy shall be advised by the City of the resources available to the driver in
evaluating and resolving problems associated with the misuse of alcohol and use of
controlled substances, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
substance abuse professionals and counseling treatment programs.
2. Evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional. Each driver who engages in conduct
prohibited by this policy shall be evaluated by a substance abuse professional who shall
determine what assistance, if any, the driver needs in resolving problems associated with
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alcohol misuse and controlled substance use.
3. Return-to-Duty Testing and Assistance.
(A) Before a driver returns to duty requiring the performance of a safety-sensitive
function after engaging in conduct prohibited by a federal law or this policy, the
driver shall undergo a return-to-duty alcohol test with the result indicating an
alcohol concentration of less than 0.02 if the conduct involved alcohol, or a
controlled substance test with a verified negative result if the conduct involved a
controlled substance.
(B) In addition, each driver identified by as Substance_Abuse-Rr-ofessional-asneeding
assistance in resolving problems associated with alcohol misuse or controlled
substance use:
(1) Shall be evaluated by a substance abuse professional to determine that the
driver has properly followed any rehabilitation program prescribed under
federal law and these rules; and
(2) Shall be subject to unannounced follow-up alcohol and controlled
substance testing administrated by the City following the driver's return to
duty. The number and frequency of such follow-up testing shall be as
directed by the substance abuse professional, and consist of at least six (6)
tests in the first twelve (12) months following the driver's return to duty.
The City may direct the driver undergo return-to-duty and follow-up
testing for both alcohol and controlled substances, if the substance abuse
professional determines that both resting in necessary for that particular
driver. Any such testing shall be performed in accordance with the
requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 40. Follow-up testing shall not exceed
sixty (60) months from the date of the driver's return-to-duty. The
substance abuse professional may terminate the requirement for follow-up
testing at any time after the first six (6) tests have been administered, if the
substance abuse professional determines that such testing is no longer
needed.
4. Rehabilitation. Any recommended participation in a counseling or rehabilitation
program will be at the driver's own expense or pursuant to coverage under an employee's
benefit plan.
5. Conflict of Interest Of Substance Abuse Professional. The City shall ensure that a
substance abuse professional who determines that a driver requires assistance in resolving
problems with alcohol misuse or controlled substance use does not refer the driver to the
substance abuse professional's private or practice or to a personal organization from
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which the substance abuse professional receives remuneration or in which the substance
abuse professional has a financial interest. This paragraph does not prohibit through a
public agency, the City or a person under contract to provide treatment for alcohol or
controlled substance problems on behalf of the City, the sole source of therapeutically
appropriate treatment under the driver's health insurance program; or the sole source of
therapeutically appropriate treatment reasonably accessible to the driver.
6. Inapplicability Of Section. The requirements of this section with respect to referral,
evaluation, rehabilitation do not apply to applicants who refuse to submit a pre-
employment alcohol or controlled substance test or who have a pre-employment alcohol
test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater or a controlled
substance test with a verified positive test result.
APPEALS PROCEDURE
1. Concerning disciplinary actions taken pursuant to this City of Mounds View Policy
Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related
Regulations, available appeal procedures are as follows:
(A) Temporary employees. Temporary employees as defined in the City of Mounds
View Personnel Policy shall have not right of appeal.
(B) Non-veterans on probation. An employee who has not completed the
probationary period and who is not a veteran has no right of appeal.
(C) Non-veterans after probation. A regular employee who has completed the
probationary period and who is not a veteran has a right to appeal to the City of
Mounds View no later than 15 calendar days of the action, or the employee may
utilize the employee grievance procedure in the applicable collective bargaining
agreement.
(D) Veterans. An employee who is a veteran has a right to appeal to the City of
Mounds View a permanent demotion (including salary decreases), or a discharge,
if the employee submits a notice of appeal within sixty calendar days of the
action, regardless of status with respect to the probationary period. An employee
who is a veteran may have additional rights under the Veterans Preference Act,
Minn. Stat. 197.46
2. All notices of appeal not covered under a collective bargaining agreement must be
submitted in writing to the City of Mounds View, Personnel, 2401 Highway 10. Mounds
View, MN 55 112 which shall provide an appropriate hearing.
DATA PRIVACY
The City will not disclose the test results reports and any other information acquired in the drug
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or alcohol testing process to another employer or to a third party individual, government agency,
or private organization without the written consent of the employee tested, unless permitted by
law or court order.
GOOD FAITH EFFORT
The City of Mounds View will make a continuing good faith effort to maintain an alcohol and
drug-free workplace through the implementation of the City of Mounds View Policy
Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related
Regulations.
This policy implementing the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act is based
upon final federal regulations at the time of the adoption of this policy. Any revisions in_the
federal rules shall take precedence over this policy to the extent that the policy has not
incorporated the revised rules.
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,..__,,,J J REQUEST FOR COUNCIL.CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: g r
Report Number: 9 5_1 556c.
STAFFREPORT Report Date: 12-i 4-95
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�"" Council Action:
Z. Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 19, 1995 0 Public Hearings
ck Consent Agenda
0 Council Business
Item Description: Resolution Approving Upper g Midwest Golden Gloves to Conduct
Boxing Event at the Bel-Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive on
JauuaLy 9, 1996
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report ✓'
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)_
,SUMMARY;
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Attached to this staff report please find Resolution No. 4873 Approving Upper Midwest
Golden Gloves to Conduct Boxing Event at the Bel-Rae Ballroom on January 9, 1996. These
events have been held several times in the past with no signficiant incidences.
II
Michele Severson/ D!_puty Clerk
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RECOMMENDATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 4873
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING UPPER MIDWEST GOLDEN GLOVES TO
CONDUCT BOXING EVENT AT THE BEL-RAE BALLROOM, 5394 EDGEWOOD DRIVE
ON JANUARY 9, 1996
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, 1992, 341.08 requires the consent of the governing body of
any municipality before the State Boxing Commission issues any license to conduct boxing or
sparring exhibitions in the municipality; and
WHEREAS, Upper Midwest Golden Gloves has requestesi_consertof-the-Ci Council o
conduct amateur boxing matches on January 9, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Council has approved similar amateur boxing matches conducted by the
Upper Midwest Golden Gloves in the past without significant problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View that
Upper Midwest Golden Gloves is hereby authorized to conduct amateur boxing matches at the Bel-
Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive on January 9, 1996 contingent upon the following conditions:
1) A certified copy of the State License for said matches to be filed with the Clerk-Administrator
(Interim City Administrator)
2) Two uniformed, sworn police officers, approved by the Mounds View Police Chief shall be in
attendance. Said officers to be reimbursed by the promoter.
3) All beer, set-ups and other refreshments shall be dispensed in paper cups.
4) Premises shall be closed by 12:00 midnight.
5) Promoter shall provide Clerk-Administrator with a Certificate of Insurance from the
promoter's liability insurance carrier, providing for coverages of $1 million for bodily injury
and $100,000 for property damage.
6) The Mounds View Police Chief is authorized to stop any boxing show or take other
appropriate action to discontinue any unlawful or undesirable activity associated with any
boxing show conducted within the City of Mounds View.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 186115 ❑ 11/16/95
PRODUCER .t
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
. K & K Insurance Group, Inc . ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
1 712 Magnavox Way HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
' P. O. Box 2338
Fort Wayne, In 46801 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
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COMPANY TIG INSURANCE COMPANY
UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING, INC. LETTER A
(USA BOXING) AND ITS MEMBER CLUBS COMPANY
1750 EAST BOULDER STREET LETTER B
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909 COMPANY C
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COVERAGES .
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD IN-
DICATED,NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE
MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDI.
TIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
CO. TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS(in thousands)
LTR DATE(MM/DD/YY) DATE(MM/DD/YY)
General Llabillty 1 2 : 0 1 AM 1 2 : 0 1 AM General Aggregate $ NONE
A ®Commercial General Liability SSP 3 6 213 7 7 7 7/01 /95 7/01 /96 Products-Comp/Ops Aggregate $ 1 0 0 0
0 Claims Made ®Occur. Personal&Advertising Injury $ 1000
❑Owner's&Contractors Prot. Each Occurrence $ 1000
❑• Fire Damage (Any one fire) $ 90
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/RESTRICTIONS/SPECIAL ITEMS
CLUB : •UPPER MIDWEST GOLDEN GLOVES EVENT: MN TOOL GOLDEN GLOVE SHOW
LOCATION: BELRAE BALLROOM' EVENT DATE: 1/9/96
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CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE
• • CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE
UPPER MIDWEST GOLDEN GLOVES ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS
1904 114TH AVE NW WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE
C 0 0 Ni RAPIDS , MN 55433 LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY,
ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
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2401 HIGHWAY 10
MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112
LICENSE APPLICATION FORM
Date of Application //-17-/-
BUSINESS
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BUSINESS ADDRESS0'13/1 //3 � v
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HAVE YOU EVER HAD A LICENSE REVOKED? 100 If yes, attach
explanation.
REFERENCES: CITIES WHERE PREVIOUSLY OR CURRENTLY LICENSED FOR
SAME ACTIVITY� (name of city and year(s) licensed)
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Applicants for the following license(s) must complete the
applicable section on the reverse side of this form:
amusement devices, bowling alleys, dance halls, garbage
collection, gasoline stations, kennels, and restaurants.
* * * * * *. * * . * * * * * * * * * * _* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
I hereby certify that information provided on this application is
true and correct and understand that any misrepresentation made
herein may be grounds for denial of this application. ,
Applicant's name A)CPL4 .v/7 Cd yo � 'iv t/) S
(please print) Last First Full Middle
Date of birth 7 / 7 /2s'
mo day year
Applicant's signature
PROOF OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE
Minnesota Statute Section 176. 182 requires every state and local
licensing agency to withhold the issuance or renewal of a license or
permit to operate a business in Minnesota until the applicant presents
acceptable evidence of compliance with the workers ' compensation
insurance coverage requirement of Section 176 . 181, Subd. 2 . The
information required is: The name of the insurance company, the policy
number, and dates of coverage or the permit to self-insure. This
information will be collected by the licensing agency and put in their
company file. It will be furnished, upon request, to the Department of
Labor and Industry to check for compliance with Minnesota Statute Sec .
17 6-15-1,—ubei.-2-.
This information is required by law, and licenses and permit to
operate a business may not be issued or renewed if it is not provided
and/or is falsely reported. Furthermore, if this information is not
provided and/or falsely reported, it may result in a $1,000 penalty
assessed against the applicant by the Commissioner of the Department of
Labor and Industry payable to the Special Compensation Fund.
Provide the information specified above in the spaces provided, or
certify the precise reason your business is excluded form compliance
with the insurance coverage requirement for workers ' compensation.
Insurance Company Name: /< )4- /( NS d" 4) ''-'4e4/0/' LA/C_
(NOT the insurance agent)
Policy Number of Self-Insurance Permit Number: SS R 437 77
Dates of Coverage: J*[.fir- / /yys' J 04Y / / Y
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I am not required to have workers ' compensation liability coverage
because:
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( ) Other (Specify)
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND MY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARDS TO
BUSINESS LICENSES, PERMITS AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE, AND I
CERTIFY THAT THE NFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
Signatur�
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ITEM 6.B.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
MINU 1'ES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CABLE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 8, 1995
8:00 a.m.
Mounds View City Hall
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:06 a.m. by Committee
Chairperson Jerry Skelly, Sr.
A I I ENDANCE Present at the meeting were Chairperson Skelly, Committee-
members Don Hodges, Cable TV Producer Sue Henry, CTV
Liaison Dale Irving, Parks and-Recreation Director Mary Saarion
and Parks and Recreation Adm. Asst. Sharie Linke.
Committee members Peg Meyer, Barbara Haake and Council
Liaison Sue Hankner were absent.
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA Chairperson Skelly requested the addition of meeting dates
discussion be added to the agenda. A motion was made by Don
Hodges, seconded by Mary Saarion to approve the agenda with
addition. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF
OCTOBER 12
MIND"1'ES A motion was made by Mary Saarion, seconded by Sue Henry to
approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING COMMENTS
BY JERRY SKELLY Chairperson Skelly reviewed the election night coverage and
commented that Barbara Haake did a great job co-hosting the
coverage with Larry Morsett. The worked from 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
to provide continual coverage of election results for north
suburban cities and school districts. He added that the computer
generated graphics were also quite good.
News of an anticipated sale of Meredith Cable to Continental
Cable was reported by Chairperson Skelly. He added that
Continental is one of the largest cable companies in the country.
The addition of the History Channel was reported and will
probably be located on Channel 70 but this is not for sure as of
yet.
REPORT OF
SUE HENRY Cable TV Producer Sue Henry reported that the taping of View
from the Mound went well. All interviews and PSA's were
completed during the taping with no additional editing to be done.
The taping began at 2:00 p.m. and was completed by around 5:30
p.m. This included the taping of Conversation with the Mayor.
,,:✓ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL.CONSIDERATIONAgenda Section: R n
Report Number: 9 5-1 5 5 7 r
lir
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 12-1-1L-95
Council Action:
1 �: Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE �FrEMRER o„ a a s 0 Public H
earingso x� Consent Agenda
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0 Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Resolution No.4876 Approving the 1996 Labor Agreement Contract with Public
Works and Parks Maintenance Bargaining Unit
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report_ glfrti
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach sup_plement_sheets as-necessatyr) -
,SUMMARY,
As discussed at the November worksession, the attached 1996 Labor Agreement with Public
Works and Parks Maintenance Bargaining Unit reflects the following new provisions .
• Annual compensation adjustment 3%
. • Weekend Beeper- instead of tracking beeper time on a pay period basis, it would be
tracked on a daily basis. There is not cost with this provision, it only allows more
flexibility for trading beeper time.
• Uniforms-increase the yearly allotment for required work boots from 25/yr. to 35/yr.
This Agreement covers the time period of January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
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Administrative Aide
REC°ANARNATignhe reading and approve the 1996 Labor Agreement with Public Works and
Parks Maintenance Bargaining Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 4876
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1996 LABOR AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH
PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS MAINTENANCE BARGAINING UNIT AND 1996
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE AND INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, representatives from the Public Works and Parks Maintenance Bargaining Unit have
met and discussed the 1996 Labor Agreement, -
WHEREAS, it is proposed the 1996 Public Works and Parks Maintenance Compensation annual
compensation adjustment be 3%; and
WHEREAS, the City shall make a contribution of up to $330/mo., towards the cost of family
health insurance and shall pay the entire premium for full-time single health insurance coverage,
effective, 1/1/96.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, the City Council of the City of Mounds View approve the 1996
Labor Agreement Contract with Public Works and Park Maintenance Bargaining Unit and the
1996 Compensation Schedule and Insurance Contribution Schedule.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
AND
STEVEN-DD-AZENSKJ -LAWRENCE-D HETNE
WILLIAM G. HANGGI WILLIAM G. HANSON
GARY G. KARDELL WALLACE R.MORTENSON
TIMOTHY PITTMAN MARK ANDRESCIK
JEFFREY WIENKE TIMOTHY FREDBERG
JANUARY 1, 1996 - DECEMBER 31, 1996
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
I PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT 3
II CITY AUTHORITY 3
III APPLICABILITY OF CITY PERSONNEL CODE 4
IV GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 4
V DEFINITIONS 4
VI SAVINGS CLAUSE 4
VII WORK SCHEDULE _ 5
VIII OVERTIME PAY 5
IX CALL BACK 5
X LEGAL DEFENSE 6
XI RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT 6
XII DISCIPLINE 6
XIII SENIORITY 6
XIV PROBATIONARY EXPENSES 7
XV SAFETY 7
XVI JOB POSTING 7
XVII INSURANCE 7
XVIII INJURY ON DUTY 8
XIX CLOTHING 8
XX STANDBY DUTY 8
XXI PERFORMANCE REVIEWS 9
XXII JOB CLASSIFICATION SYS. 9
XXIII WAGES 12
XXIV INTERMITTENT LEAD WORKER 13
)(XV DEPARTMENT LEAD DESIGNATION 13
XXVI DURATION 13
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ARTICLE I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT.
This AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Mounds View, hereinafter called
the CITY, and the named members of the City's Public Works Department, hereinafter called the
EMPLOYEES.
The intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT is to:
1.1 Establish the conditions which will govern the employment relationship between the CITY
and the EMPLOYEES in the Public Works Department including Garage, Parks
Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Operations, Water Operations and
other maintenance areas the CITY may add;
1.2 Establish hours, wages and other conditions of employment;
1.3 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this AGREEMENT's
interpretation and/or application;
1.4 Specify the full and complete understanding of the parties; and
1.5 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of employment for
the duration of this AGREEMENT.
The CITY and the EMPLOYEES, through this AGREEMENT, continue their dedication to the
highest quality of public service. Both parties recognize this AGREEMENT as a pledge of this
dedication.
ARTICLE II. CITY AUTHORITY.
2.1 The CITY retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all manpower,
facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set and amend budgets;
to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify the organizational
structure; to select, direct and determine the number of personnel; to establish work
schedules; and to perform any inherent managerial function not specifically addressed or
limited by the AGREEMENT.
2.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this
AGREEMENT shall be governed by Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code, entitled Personnel,
and shall remain solely within the discretion of the CITY to modify, establish, or eliminate.
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ARTICLE III. APPLICABILITY OF CITY PERSONNEL CODE
3.1 Except where specifically superseded by this agreement, the PersonnelCode,Chapter 6 of
the Municipal Code, of the CITY shall regulate all conditions of employment.
ARTICLE IV. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
4.1 The grievance procedure for the EMPLOYEES shall be as prescribed by Section 6.10 of
the Personnel Code.
4.2 Grievances relating to performance reviews shall be limited to Steps 1 and 2 of the
established procedures.
ARTICLE V. DEFINITIONS
5.1 "EMPLOYEE" means an individual who has successfully completed the required
probationary period and who employed on a schedule of at least 40 hours per week and
80 hours per pay period and who is subject to the terms of this agreement.
5.2 "BASE PAY RATE" means an employee's hourly pay rate exclusive of any other special
allowances.
5.3 "SENIORITY" means length of continuous service with the CITY for purposes of
promotion, transfer, layoff and recall.
5.4 "CALL BACK" means return of an employee to a specified work site to perform assigned
duties at the express authorization of the CITY at a time other than an assigned shift. An
extension of or an early report to an assigned shift is not a call back.
ARTICLE VI. SAVINGS CLAUSE
This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota, and the
CITY. In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held to be contrary to law by a
court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgement or decree no appeal has been taken
within the time provided, such provision shall be voided. All other provisions of this
AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. The voided provision may be renegotiated
at the request of either party.
ARTICLE VII. WORK SCHEDULE
7.1 The sole authority for work schedules is the CITY. The normal work day for an
EMPLOYEE shall be eight (8) hours. The normal work week shall be forty(40)hours
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Monday through Friday. Hours per day and days of the week may be varied if mutually
agreed between the CITY and the EMPLOYEE.
7.2 Service to the public may require the establishment of regular shifts for some
EMPLOYEES on a daily, weekly, seasonal or annual basis other than the normal 7:00
a.m. - 3:30 p.m. day. The CITY will give seven(7) days advance notice to the
EMPLOYEES affected by the establishment of work days different from the
EMPLOYEES normal eight hour work day.
7.3 In the event that work is required because of unusual circumstances such as(but not
limited to) fire, flood, snow, sleet, or breakdown of municipal equipment or facilities, no
advance notice need be given. It is not required that an EMPLOYEE workin• of erthan
the normal work day be scheduled to work more than eight (8)hours, however, each
EMPLOYEE has an obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested unless unusual
circumstances prevent the EMPLOYEE from so working.
7.4 Service to the public may require the establishment of regular work weeks that schedule
work on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
ARTICLE VIII. OVERTIME PAY
8.1 Hours worked in excess of either eight(8) hours within a twenty-four(24) hour period
(except for shift changes) or more than eighty(80) hours within a fourteen(14) day pay
period will be compensated for at one and one-half times the EMPLOYEES regular base
pay. Overtime worked on a holiday will be compensated at the EMPLOYEE's holiday pay
plus two (2)times the regular pay rate.
8.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable based upon a list maintained by the
CITY and in consideration of any special skill requirements. Work in progress will not be
stopped merely to equalize overtime, but will continue with the crew assigned.
8.3 Overtime refused by EMPLOYEES will for record purposes under ARTICLE 8.2 be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
8.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked shall not be
pyramided, compounded, or paid twice for the same hours worked.
ARTICLE IX. CALL BACK
An employee called in for work at a time other than the employee's normal scheduled shift will be
compensated for a minimum of two (2) hour's pay at one and one-half(1 1/2)the employee's base
pay rate.
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ARTICLE X LEGAL DEFENSE
10.1 EMPLOYEES involved in litigation because of negligence, ignorance of the laws, non-
observance of laws, or as a result of EMPLOYEE judgmental decision may not receive
legal defense by the City.
10.2 An EMPLOYEE who is charged with a traffic violation, ordinance violation or criminal
offense arising from acts performed within the scope of the EMPLOYEE's employment,
when such act is performed in good faith and under direct order of the CITY shall be
reimbursed for reasonable attorney's fees and court costs actually incurred by such
EMPLOYEE in defending against such charge.
10.3 An EMPLOYEE classified as Level D in the Water area will be covered by the CITY's
professional liability coverage and if, necessary, named separately in the policy.
ARTICLE XI. RIGHT OF SUBCONTRACT
Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall prohibit or restrict the right of the CITY from subcontracting
work performed by EMPLOYEES covered by this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XII. DISCIPLINE.
The EMPLOYER will discipline employees only for just cause. Suspension, demotion and
dismissal actions shall be regulated by the Personnel Code.
ARTICLE XIII. SENIORITY.
13.1 Seniority will be the determining criterion for transfers, promotions and layoffs only when
all job-relevant qualification factors are equal.
13.2 Seniority will be the determining criteria for recall when all job-relevant qualification
factors are equal. Recall rights under this provision will continue for twenty-four(24)
months after lay off. Recalled employees shall have ten(10)working days after
notification of recall by registered mail at the employee's last known address to report to
work or forfeit all recall rights.
ARTICLE XIV. PROBATIONARY PERIODS
14.1 All newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEES will service a six(6) month probationary period.
14.2 All EMPLOYEES will serve a six month (6)month probationary period in any job level in
which the EMPLOYEE has not served a probationary period.
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14.3 At any time during the probationary period a newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEE may be
terminated at the sole discretion of the CITY.
14.4 At any time during the probationary period a promoted or reassigned EMPLOYEE may
be demoted or reassigned to the EMPLOYEE's previous position at the sole discretion of
the CITY.
ARTICLE XV. SAFETY
15.1 The CITY AND THE EMPLOYEES agree to jointly promote safe and healthful working
conditions, to cooperate in safety manners and to work in a safe manner.
15.2 The City will reimburse up to 50% of the cost of a City approved purchase of prescription
safety glasses to be used during working hours, the reimbursement amount not to exceed
$65 in a two (2)year period.
ARTICLE XVI. JOB POSTING.
16.1 The CITY agrees that permanent job vacancies within the department shall be filled based
on the concept of promotion from within provided that applicants:
16.1.1 have the necessary qualifications to meet the standards of the job vacancy; and
16.1.2 have the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job vacancy.
16.2 Employees filling a higher job level based on the provisions of this ARTICLE shall be
subject to the conditions of ARTICLE XIV (PROBATIONARY PERIOD).
16.3 The EMPLOYER has the right of final decision in the selection of employees to fill posted
jobs based on qualifications, abilities and experience.
16.4 Job vacancies within the designated bargaining unit will be posted for five(5)working
days so that members of the bargaining unit can be considered for such vacancies.
ARTI.CLE XVII. INSURANCE
17.1 The CITY will contribute up to a maximum of three hundred thirty dollars($330) per
month per employee for group health and life insurance for dependent coverage for
calendar 1996.
17.2 By mutual agreement EMPLOYEES may use twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the per
month per employee of health insurance dollars for dental insurance.
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17.3 EMPLOYEES not choosing dependent coverage cannot be covered at CITY expense for
any additional insurance than the individual group health and group life insurance.
Additional life insurance can be purchased by EMPLOYEES at the EMPLOYEE's
expense to the extent allowed under the CITY's group policy.
ARTICLE XVIII INJURY ON DUTY.
The Injury on duty benefit will be sixty(60) days with the first three(3) days to come out of sick
leave and then sixty(60) days injury on duty. Any days beyond the sixty(60) days will then be
taken from the EMPLOYEE's banked sick leave. EMPLOYEES receiving benefits under this
ARTICLE shall not receive payments from the CITY which causes the EMPLOYEE to earn more
than the EMPLOYEE's after tax take home pay earned while working.
ARTICLE XIX. CLOTHING.
19.1 The CITY will provide each EMPLOYEE with one (1)winter jacket every two (2)years.
The winter jacket is to be cleaned and kept in repair by the employee.
19.2 The City will reimburse an employee up to $35.00/year or up to a maximum of$105.00 in
3 years toward the purchase of one pair of safety shoes of a type approved by the City.
ARTICLE XX. STANDBY DUTY.
20.1 EMPLOYEES assigned standby duty for a seven(7) day period shall be compensated at
the rate of 7 hours of overtime. When a holiday falls within the seven(7) day period, an
additional two hours at overtime rate shall be paid. Such standby pay shall be in addition
to other compensation the EMPLOYEE is entitled to under this AGREEMENT including
call back pay should the EMPLOYEE be required to return to the City to perform
emergency work.
20.2 Standby duty will be made available to employees on a voluntary basis. Employees
wishing to be assigned standby duty shall indicate their interest on a list maintained by the
CITY. Employees wishing not to be assigned to standby duty shall not be included in the
equalization of overtime under Article 8.2 and will be placed last on the callback list.
20.3 The EMPLOYEE on standby duty shall first be offered overtime for which he is qualified.
If it is refused, it shall be offered to other employees in accordance with Article 8.2 of this
AGREEMENT.
20.4 In further consideration of standby duty, the CITYshall furnish a vehicle for the
EMPLOYEE to take home at his choosing during the period of standby duty.
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20.5 A schedule of employees and their assigned standby dute assignment dates shall
be maintained by the Public Works Supervisor. EMPLOYEES may, with the
permission of the Public Works Supervisor, trade standby duty on a day-to-day
basis with other public works/parks maintenance employees.
ARTICLE XXI. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS.
21.1 The CITY will design a performance review form with the input of the
EMPLOYEES.
21.2 The CITY will perform a performance review on an annual basis to help guide
the employee in areas which need to be more fully developed and to determine
the job level to which the employee will be assigned for the next fiscal year.
21.3 Performance reviews will be prepared by each employees' supervisor. Appeals
must follow normal City personnel rules.
ARTICLE XXII. JOB CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.
22.1 A 4 level job classification system designated as Levels A, B, C and D will be used
to classify employees and establish wages. The requirements of the 4 Levels are
as follows,
22.1.1 Public Services Worker - Level A Requirements High School
Diploma GED, or equivalent.
Valid Minnesota Class C Driver's License.
Successful completion of City's physical examination.
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands ofthe job;
including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, climbing, reaching
overhead, pushing, and pulling with out restriction.
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and follow written and
oral instructions including safety rules.
Demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities in climatic
extremes.
Demonstrated ability to perform routine repair and maintenance
tasks in the following sections: Streets, Parks, Building Maintenance,
Sewer, Water, & Vehicle Maintenance
22.1.2 Public Services Worker - Level B Requirements
Meet or exceed all Level A requirements; and
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Successful completion of one or more years of relevant experience.
Possession of valid Minnesota Commercial Driver's license plus endorsements
required by the CITY.
For current Level A employees, the following areas must be satisfactory on the
most recent performance review: (For new employees coming in at Level B these
areas will be judged by their references in relevant work experiences)
Safe work practices and safe driving record.
Adherence to tardiness and sick leave policies.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public.
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of on-site supervision.
Working knowledge of job fundamentals.
Adherence to all City policies and procedures.
22.1.3 Public Service Worker-LEVEL C Requirements
Meet or exceed all Level B requirements; and
Successful completion of 3 or more years of relevant experience.
For employees with primary responsibility in the indicated area, the following
license/certificate will be required.
All areas - Successful completion of a certified heavy equipment training
program or equivalent training and experience.
Water- Class D Water Supply System Operator's Certificate
Sewer- Class D Waste Water Operator's Certificate
Mechanic - Certification of successful completion of training in
brakes, alignments, transmissions and driveline components, and vehicle
electrical systems; and demonstrated proficiency in welding.
Streets - City certification in snow plowing, street patching, and demonstrated
proficiency in both.
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Parks -Basic proficiency in carpentry and plumbing demonstrated on the job to the
satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director.
For current Level B employees, thefollowing areas must be satisfactory on the
most recent performance review: (For new employees coming in at Level C these
areas will be judged by their references in relevant work experiences)
Working knowledge of all operations, preventive maintenance, and routine
repairs of equipment operated or assigned to operate.
Working knowledge of methods and materials used in their areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to work without direct on-site supervision and to make on-
site decisions related to work assignments.
22.1.4 Public Service Worker-Level D Requirements
Meet or exceed all requirements of Level C; and
Successful completion of 5 years of relevant work experience.
For employees with primary responsibility in the indicated area, or temporarily
assigned to an area and in responsible charge, the following license/certificates
will be required:
Water- Class B Water Supply System Operator's Certificate
Mechanic- Certification in computerized and electronic components, hydraulic
systems, and completed training in propane fuel systems.
Parks -Minnesota Non-Commercial Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator License/
Certificate and completion of liability training in parks operations (LMC Safety and
Loss Control Workshop). Attendance at a workshop or seminar related to turf
management and demonstration of a working knowledge of those principles.
Streets - Certification of completion of training in MMUTCD signing, attendance
of work zone safety class, demonstrated ability to supervise contract labor and
perform all designated tasks of accountability, ability to formulate preliminary
division budget and maintain proper budgetary expenditures and completion of
liability training for public works operations (LMC Safety and Loss Control
Workshop)
Sewer- Class S-C Waste Water Operator's Certificate. Demonstrated ability to
effectively and efficiently operate jet truck for clearing sewers and cutting roots
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and inspection unit. Attendance of combined space and competent person
seminar. Ability to formulate preliminary division budget and maintain budgetary
expenditures.
Multiple Areas-Employees who meet the requirements for Level C classification
in 3 or more areas; and must be normally assigned to these areas on a regular basis;
irrespective of standby duty. Employees achieving Level D classification for skill
in multiple areas must make substantial effort on an annual basis to receive the
training and achieve required licensing for Level D in the area to which they are
primarily assigned.
For Level C employees, the followingareasAnust_be-satisfactory_on-the-most
recent performance review in order to be classified as Level D.
Demonstrated ability to lead a work crew.
Demonstrated ability to assist in scheduling other employees, materials, equipment
and activities.
Demonstrated ability to assist in training of other employees.
Working knowledge of operations in all departments.
Demonstrated ability to assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Public
Works Supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to respond to and resolve complaints effectively.
ARTICLE XXII. WAGES.
23.1 The following wage schedule will be in effect from the first payroll period in 1996 through
the last payroll period in 1996.
1996 (3%)
LEVEL A $ 11.54 per hour
LEVEL B $ 13.55 per hour
LEVEL C $ 15.70 per hour
LEVEL D $ 16.01 per hour
23.2 An EMPLOYEE classified in Levels B through D will receive wages listed for that level
regardless of the area to which they are assigned, but will receive no less than the level to
which they are classified.
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ARTICLE XXIV. INTERMITTENT LEAD WORKER
24.1 Under certain circumstances, the Public Works Director as well as the Parks and
Recreation Director may determine the need for an Intermittent Lead Worker to be in
charge of a work crew. This determination will be made at the discretion of the Public
Works Director as well as the Parks and Recreation Director and may be based on the
complexity of a task, the number of workers involved, the experience level of the workers
assigned, or a combination of these factors. The determination of the Public Works
Director as well as the Parks and Recreation Director is final and not grievable.
24.2 The CITY will maintain a sign-up list for those EMPLOYEES who are to be considered
for Intermittent Lead Worker assignments. Selections for Lead Workers will be made
from this list in accordance with the Public Works Director's determinations of the best
qualifications. There will be no attempt to equalize distribution of Intermittent Lead
Worker selections.
24.3 To be eligible on the sign-up list an employee must be classified as a Public Services
Worker-Level D. Selections will be only for those areas in which the individual is
classified.
24.4 The Lead Worker will receive a pay differential of$0.50 per hour while assigned as the
Lead Worker.
ARTICLE XXV. DEPARTMENT LEAD DESIGNATION
An employee who has been designated by the City to be Department Lead shall receive $1.00 per
hour additional compensation.
ARTICLE XXVI. DURATION.
This AGREEMENT shall be effective as of January 1, 1996 and shall remain in full force and
effect until December 31, 1996.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT on this_day
of December 19, 1995.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW:
Mayor
Interim City Administrator
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EMPLOYEES:
Steve D. Dazenski
Lawrence Decheine
William G.Hanggi
William G. Hanson
Gary G. Kardell
Wallace R. Mortenson
Timothy J. Pittman
Jeffrey Wienke
Mark Andrescik
Timothy Fredberg
RESOLUTION NO. 4874 ITEM
8=F.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, ACTING MAYOR
AND OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR 1996
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Mounds View to appoint the official newspaper,
Acting Mayor and Official Depository at its Annual Meeting each year; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mounds View City Council to confirm these appointments
for 1996.
N-OW1/-TI FCREFORE, BEITRESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View
hereby appoints the following:
Official Newspaper: Primary: Bulletin
Secondary: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Acting Mayor: Phyllis Blanchard
Primary Depository for checking accounts, savings accounts and investments:
Western Bank
Secondary Depositories:
First Bank Systems Investment Services
Norwest Bank Minnesota
American National Bank St. Paul
Offerman and Company, Inc.
Merrill, Lynch, Fenner and Smith, Inc.
Dain, Bosworth, Inc.
Citicorp/City Bank
Dean Writter Reynolds, Inc.
TCF Banks
Piper Jaffray, Inc.
. Paine, Webber and Company, Inc.
Prudential Securities, Inc.
Prime Vest Financial Services, Inc.
Smith, Barney, Shearson
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 4875 ITEM 8.E.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RESCHEDULING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FALLING
ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS
WHEREAS, Chapter 105 of the Municipal Code provides for regular meetings
of the Mounds View City Council to occur on the second and fourth Mondays of each
month; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 105 of the Municipal Code states that agenda meetings of
the Mounds View City Council may be held on the first and third Mondays of each
month; and
WHEREAS, certain Mondays in 1996 are dates recognized as legal holidays,
thus prohibiting an official meeting of the Mounds View City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mounds View City Council to reschedule
those meetings in conflict with legal holidays; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mounds View City Council to reschedule
meetings which may represent schedule conflicts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View that the following meeting dates are rescheduled as shown:
Original Date Rescheduled Date
May 27, 1996 May 28, 1996
September 2, 1996 (Work Session) September 3, 1996
September 23, 1996 September 24, 1996
November 11, 1996 November 12, 1996
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Interim City Administrator
CM OF
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AgendaeortNumber: R
Report 95—1 5 5 8 C
Report Date: 1 -14-95
STAFF REPORT
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE faramhar 1 9 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
Consent Agenda
❑ Council Business
Item Description: Resolution No. 4870 Amending the 1996 General Fund Budget
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY:
Staff requests Council consider Resolution No. 4870, A Resolution Amending The 1996 General
and Economic Develpoment Fund Budgets. Staff has identified a number of items which were
included in the 1995 Budget and which could not be purchased in 1995. The proposed resolution
would add those items to the 1996 Budget. Attached are memos from Staff members that
describe the items and the rationale for adding them to the 1996 Budget.
Shouldou have any y questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Staff awaits Council
direction in this matter.
,
Mary 3atarek, Interim Finance Coordinator
RECOMMENDATION;
Adopt Resolution No. 4870, A Resolution Amending The 1996 General and
Ecomomic Development Fund Budgets.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator
DATE: December 14, 1995
SUBJECT: 1995 Budget Rollovers into 1996
Several accounts in the Finance Department are under budget for 1995. Staff had
budgeted monies in order to purchase a new software product being developed by our
present financial accounting software company: Project Accounting. Due to some
setbacks in the development process, that software package was not available in 1995.
The department was, also, able to save money in 1995 by using a typewriter from the
Community Development Department.
The Finance Department is in need of better workstations for our personnel. Both our
Payroll Clerk and Utility Accountant have seen doctors due to muscle stress. An
ergonomics specialist reviewed the work areas at City Hall. He found the Payroll Clerk's
work area to be the one most in need of improvement. He proposed a new workstation in
her cubicle of an estimated cost of$1,600. Staff wants to review all options and not to feel
the pressure of having to purchase before the end of the year.
The new water meter system will require another printer for the reports which will be
generated. The installation of the new system will not be completed in 1995. After the
system is running in 1996, the Utility Clerk will be able to better judge what kind of printer
will best service the system's needs.
The fund transfer will allow staff to make better use of the monies in 1996. In 1996, staff
will review the computer software and equipment needs so as to choose the best options.
Monies were budgeted for the council/staff picnic in 1995 but were not used. Staff
requests that $250 of those funds be transferred into 1996 for the council/staff event.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 29, 1995
TO: Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator
From: Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator (litfit----
RE:
Rollover Requests for 1996
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The following is a summary of the rollover requests from the Economic De velopment Pr gramf
or-1-995 into-tlre Economic Development?Togram Budget for 1996.
Economic Development - Marketing:
$1,770 from Account No. 100-4550-342, Advertisements
These remaining funds in this account include the balance of the NSP Grant that is to be used to
assist in funding Mounds View's 1995/96 Marketing Program. The banners have already been
expended out of this account in 1995 but the remainder needs to be rolled into 1996 since the
funds are to be used exclusively for the program. It is anticipated that the remaining funds will
be used for various marketing activities in 1996 such as the "Buy Mounds View First"Program
and a Mounds View Monument Sign.
$1,150.00 from Account No. 100-4550-343, Printing
These funds were designated for the printing of a Business Directory in 1995. We have not
completed the production of the directory since an advertising policy for both the directory and
Mounds View's newsletter needs to be evaluated at the Council level. Although we anticipate
that a majority of the costs will be absorbed by advertising, we still need funds available in case
the solicitation of advertising does not cover the total costs of design. production. printing and
mailing. It is anticipated that an advertising policy will be presented to the Council in January
with the directory produced this winter.
Economic Development - Business Retention & Development:
$2,000 from Account No. 100-4530-303, Other Professional Services
The funds in this account are for professional services relating to Mounds View's business
retention and development efforts. There is a balance in this account since the City did not
decided to participate in some of the follow-up surveys of the Business Retention and
Development Commission (RDC) in 1995. Rolling these funds over to 1996 would allow us to
participate in RDC's 1996 work plan efforts as discussed at the December work session.
MEMORANDUM
TO: MARY TATAREK, INTERIM FINANCE COORDINATOR
FROM: JOYCE PRUITT, PLANNING ASSOCIATE
DATE: November 29, 1995
SUBJECT: FUND ROLLOVERS - 1995 TO 1996
Please include the following in the resolution allowing the rollover of 1995 funds to 1996.
$2000 from account 100-4187-703 to account 100-4187-703
These monies were budgeted for the purchase of Building Inspection software ($2000).
Staff has found that the Planning Associate, Building Inspector and Secretary are often times
working on projects which require the sharing of information. Staff has explored several
software packages, but have found either they do not include all desirable options, or the cost for
the software is higher than we anticipated. Staff would like to further explore additional software
packages which incorporate both Building and Code Enforcement information in one system.
MEMO TO: MARY TATAREK, FINANCE COORDINATOR
FROM: DAWN POSTUDENSEK, ADMINISTRATION
DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 1995
SUBJECT: FUND ROLLOVERS 1995 TO 1996
Please include the following in the resolution allowing the roll of 1995 funds to 1996, if available.
Up to $1,572.01 from Administration Training Account#100-4130-363000
n,le to-the-chan of City ty software,-additional-training willberequired in 1996 that was
unanticipated during the origination of the 1996 budget.
MEMO TO: MARY TATAREK, FINANCE COORDINATOR
FROM: DAWN POSTUDENSEK, ADMINISTRATION
DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 1995
SUBJECT: FUND ROLLOVERS 1995 TO 1996
Please include the following in the resolution allowing the roll of 1995 funds to 1996, if available.
Up to $3,800 from Human Resources Account#100-4132-363000
Due to the change of City software, additional training will be required in 1996 that was
unanticipated during the origination of the 1996 budget.
MEMO TO: MARY TATAREK, FINANCE COORDINATOR
FROM: MARY SAARION, DIRECTOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1995
SUBJECT: FUND ROLLOVERS - 1995 TO 1996
Please include the following in the resolution allowing the roller of 1995 funds to 1996.
$31,000.00 from Parkland Acquisition Account #100-4362-703
These monies were budgeted for the purchase of property next to Groveland Park but
but are unable to be used in 1995 because of delays in documentation from Ramsey
County.
We anticipate rolling over unused 1995 funds from the Bridges Golf Course into 1996. I
will provide you with these amounts at a later date.
RESOLUTION NO. 4870
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1996 GENERAL FUND
AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Mounds View that the 1996 General Fund Budget and the
Economic Development Fund are hereby amended by the addition of the following amounts:
General Fund:
Revenues
100-3850 Appropriation of Fund Balance $ 50,242
Expenditures
100-4100-160 Council, Supplies $ 250
100-4130-363 Administration, Training 1,572
100-4132-363 Human Resources, Training 3,500
100-4155-703 Fin-Acct'g & Payroll,Equipment 7,000
100-4362-701 Parks-Capital, Land 31,000
100-4187-703 Inspections, Equipment 2,000
100-4700-990 Transfers Out 4.920
Total Expenditures $50,242
Economic Development Fund:
Revenues:
495-3850 Appropriation of Fund Balance $4,920
Expenditures
495-4550-342 Marketing, Advertisements $1,770
495-4550-343 Marketing, Printing 1,150
495-4530-303 Bus. Ret'n & Dev., Prof Sery 2.000
Total Expenditures $4,920
Adopted this 19th day of December, 1995.
ATTEST:
I
Mayor
Clerk-Administrator
Ju„��O� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11.A.
95-1559C
Report Number:
Report Date: 12-14-95
STAFF REPORT
Council Action:
❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 19, 1995 0 Public Hearings
0 Consent Agenda
xEl Council Business
Item Description: Consideration of Ordinance No. 570 Amending Title 1100, "New and Used
Automobile Dealerships"
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
-ST MMARY;
Following discussion at both the Planning Commission and City Council
levels this past summer, Staff has put the proposed New and Used Automobile
Dealership regulations in Ordinance form for consideration by the Council.
4°-
Paul 41arrington, Interi City Administrator
RECOMMENDATION;
Waive the reading and formally introduce Ordinance No. 570 regulating the establishment and operation of New and
Used Automobile Dealerships. Additionally,set a Public hearing for January 8, 1996 to consider final adoption of same.
ORDINANCE NO. 570
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS
VIEW BY AMENDING TITLE 1100 ENTITLED "ZONING CODE"
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION I. Title 1114.04, Subd. 8, shall be amended by adding the following:
Subd. 8 New and Used Automobile Dealerships provided that:
a. Motor vehicle sales shall be on one lot or contiguous lots not separated by a public
street, alley, or other use.
b. The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet at the minimum required front yard
setback, as defined in Section 1104.01, Yard Requirements for B-3 Zoning
Districts.
c. A minimum lot area of two (2) acres is required.
d. Setbacks shall be as required in Section 1104.01, Yard requirements
for B-3 Zoning Districts.
e. The entire site on which motor vehicle sales is located, other than that devoted to
buildings and structures or landscaped areas shall be surfaced and maintained with
a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of
the Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
f. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer, shall be installed and maintained. All provisions shall apply as included
in Chapters 1103, 1010 and 1302 relating to Surface Water Management.
g. No mechanical car washes shall be allowed on site.
h. The following parking requirements shall be met:
(1) All customer and employee parking spaces shall be permanently and
clearly marked.
(2) For every three(3) employees, a minimum of two (2) employee parking
spaces shall be provided.
(3) A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces for each service stall are
ORDINANCE 570
PAGE TWO OF THREE
required.
The foregoing required parking spaces shall be shown and designated on the site
plan.
i. All outdoor illumination on sales lots shall be provided with lenses,
reflectors, or shades, which will concentrate the light upon the premises so as to
prevent glare or direct rays and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of the
Municipal Code.
j. The maximum areas permitted for outside storage of new or used automobiles can
not exceed two (2) square feet of outside storage to each one (1) square foot of
enclosed ground floor area. Not more than one (1) automobile shall be stored on
each 40 square feet of outside storage. No rooftop parking shall be permitted.
k. Accessory buildings to be used solely for sales offices shall not be permitted. Such
accessory buildings as are permitted shall be constructed of the same materials as
the main structure.
1. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be
in compliance with the Chapter 1008.08 of the Sign Code regulations.
m. A minimum 10% of the property, excluding setback requirements, is required for
landscaped greenspace. The planting plan and type of shrubbery shall require
approval of the Planning Commission based upon a recommendation of City
Forester.
n. A natural screen shall be erected and maintained along all property lines
separating the site from any Residential District. The screening shall include
landscaping(trees, shrubs, grass, etc.) of a type (layout, species, height, size and
density) in compliance with Subdivisions 1103.08, of the Title.
o. The hours of operation of the facility shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
p. Test driving routes and patterns must be submitted and approved prior to
operation of an automobile sales lot.
q. No music or advertisements will be allowed.
r. All provisions shall apply as included in Section 1103.01 relating to noise
within the City Code.
s. All car lots shall be brought into conformance within seven(7)years of the date
ORDINANCE NO. 570
PAGE THREE OF THREE
this ordinance is effective.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on December 19, 1995.
Read and passed by the City Council of Mounds View this 8th day of January, 1996.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
(SEAL)
ACTING CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ti;� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11. B.
J","�(✓� Report Number: 95-1560C
STAFF REPORT Report Date: 12-14-95
Illor
"'� Council Action:
0 Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL iVIEETING DATE December 19, 1995 0 Public Hearings
0 Consent Agenda
NE Council Business
Item Description: Code Appeal for Address Change for Sunrise United Methodist Church
Administrator's ReviewfRecommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
Sunrise Lutheran Church has made application for an address change from 2520 County Road I
to 2520 Long Lake Road. The applicant is requesting the change because the driveway entrance
is located off Long Lake Road, not County Road I, and, therefore, would be a better indicator of
where the Church is located.
Chapter 903, "Building Numbers," provides for an address change under Section 903.03, Subd.
1. According to this section of the Municipal Code, all address changes require ordinance
adoption. This ordinance will require a first and second reading. Following the second reading,
publication will be made in the official newspaper, and the new address change will become
effective 30 days following its publication.
P1- in: Associate, Jo Pruitt
RE C 0 MNIENDATIO N;
Approve introduction of Ordinance# 571, An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Mounds View by Amending Chapter 903 Entitled "Building Numbers."
ORDINANCE NO. 571
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF MOUNDS VIEW BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 903/ENTITLED `BUILDING NUMBERS"
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION I. Chapter 903.03, "Number Changes" is hereby amended by adding the
following:
AS PART OF SUBDIVISION 2, "Housing and Building Number Changes." Changes of
January 8, 1996. The following house and building address number change shall be
effective January 08, 1996.
PREVIOUS NUMBER NUMBER CHANGE TO
2520 County Road I 2520 Long Lake Road
(Legal: Subject to Long Lake Road and County Road I and except part in South 15 acres
of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 the West 388.5 feet of said 1/4 1/4 of Section 8 Township 30
Range 23; PIN 08-30-23-22-0038.)
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its publication.
Read by the Council of the City of Mounds View on this 19th day of December, 1995.
Passed by the Council of the City of Mounds View this 8th day of January, 1996.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
Acting Clerk-Administrator
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
QTY OF Agenda Section: 11.C.
1111REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-15610
706Report Date: 12-14-95
STAFF REPORT Council Action:
� ❑ Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 18, 1995 ❑ Public Hearings
❑ Consent Agenda
X7 Council Business
Item Description:
Consideration of Replacement of Inspection Camera Traction Unit
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY:
Approximately four years ago staff purchased a traction unit for the
underground inspection camera unit . This traction unit enabled staff to
become more efficient in inspecting sanitary sewers, and enhanced the
safety of the operation. Entering manholes to connect tow cables was no
longer necessary. Normal maintenance and repair of this unit has taken
place throughout the years of operation.
Recently the transmission has failed, rendering the unit inoperable. The
necessary repair will cost an estimated $2, 200 . Staff has spoken with the
factory representative regarding the operation of the traction unit . The '
environment that this piece of equipment is such that rebuilding and repair
of this equipment is not unusual .
Staff had anticipated replacing the traction unit in the Long Term
Financial Plan. The scheduled year was 1997 . At that time a new style unit
would be purchased that would elevate the transmission and replace the
tracks with wheel driven mobility.
The inspection unit is inoperable at this time. Staff is requesting to
replace the traction unit at this time verses spending funds repairing a
unit, that could possibly be replaced at it' s scheduled date. Cost of
replacement at this time would be approximately $7, 000, including trade in.
Staff has identified $2, 600 of unutilized capital funds in the Wastewater
budget . Staff is requesting to fund the remainder of the purchase with
funds available in the Wastewater Contingency account .
Should Council authorize the replacement verses repair of the traction
unit, the following recommendation is prepared for your consideration. If
Council has any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please feel
free to call me.
/
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Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION•
Authorize the purchase of a new traction unit from Cues, Inc. for the amount of $7,000,
to be funded from unused capital funds ($2,600) in account #730-4126-703 Wastewater
Underground Insp. and a transfer of $4,400 from account # 730-4123-910 Wastewater
Contingency to account #730-4123-703 .
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����� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: 95-1562C
STAFF REPO T Report Date: 12-14-95
si Council Action:
Special Order of Business
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE December 19, 1995 0 Public Hearings
0 Consent Agenda
121 Council Business
Item Description: Resolution No. 4846 Authorizing the Purchase of Software Upgrades
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
ExpIanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
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At the November 13 , 1995 City Council meeting, Resolution No. 4846 was
adopted by the Council. Resolution 4846 authorized, in part, the purchase
of computer software upgrades for City personnel. The amount of the
upgrades was not to exceed $4, 600.
Staff has received the invoice and, the cost of the upgrades has exceeded
the budgeted amount by $320. 30 I have attached a memorandum from
Engineering Aide Jim Hess for your information.
•
Raul Harrington, In erim City Administrator
•
•
RECOMMENDATION;
Amend Resolution No. 4846 to allow purchase of software upgrades at a cost
of $4, 920. 30 out of MIS account no. 100-4139-703 .
MEMO
To: Paul Harrington
From: Jim Hess
Subject: Purchase of software upgrades
Date: December 14, 1995
The invoice received for the upgrades to Word Perfect and Lotus is $4,920.30. This is $320.30
higher than the$4600.00 amount approved by the council. This is due to the fact that the original
amount was from a before tax quote and also the additional licenses for the Lotus upgrades were
not as quoted by the vendor. Also, more than one set of complete disks were purchased to ease
the installation process.
•
RESOLUTION NO. 4846
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCAHSE OF A FILE SERVER UPGRADE AND
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
WHEREAS, the City's computer consultants have developed and determined the criteria
needed for the purchase of a new computer network file server which intefaces with all
networked computers and stores data and backs up files to meet the needs of the City.
WHEREAS, the MIS (Management Information Services) committee has researched the
City's current, future and on-going computer and communication needs to determine the uniform
standard for all hardware and software application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City should upgrade to a 75
megahertz hard Pentium processor and 2 gig hard drives at a cost not to exceed the 1995
budgeted of$4,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City upgrade its current wordprocessing and
spreadsheet applications at an estimated cost not to exceed $4,600.
Adopted this 13th day of November 1995
ATTEST:
Mayo
(SEAL)
City Administr for
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SALE AMOUNT ► 4,A7,0.00
MISC. CHARGES ►
SALES TAX 0. _00.70
CONTACT: JIM HESS 784-7059
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LP-LEASE/PURCHASE DS-DEMO-SYSTEM M-MAINTENANCE USE N-MISC.NON-BILLABLE C -
THIS IS
IT . . . .
For the Week of December 11 - December 15, 1995
ADMINISTRATION
RFP FOR ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY
I located an RFP that Samantha was working on, however, it only dealt with Police
and was not an overall organizational study. I have begun contacting other
communities to see if any have performed such a study and if we can utilize the same
format. I hope to have enough information available within the next few weeks so that
we can move forward with the study in the late part of January or the early part of
February.
OUTSIDE UTILITY BILL COLLECTION BOX
Dawn Postudensek contacted communities regarding drive-up utility bill collection
boxes and found that the majority do not have such a thing. St. Louis Park, one of
the few communities having an outside collection box, had their Public Works
Department make theirs. I will be speaking with Mike this upcoming week to see if
fabrication of a box is feasible.
MEETING WITH NICK TEMALI
I will be meeting with Nick Temali on Friday in order to get brought "up to speed" on
the Community Connections Committee activities. Following the meeting, I will be
calling the other members of the Committee in order to say hello and introduce
myself.
Paul H.
• The property located at 2625 Highway 10 has been staked and AA Environmental will
be going out to reassess the areas in question. I will keep you posted on how this
progresses. Hopefully we can close before the New Year.
• I met with a company currently located in Fridley that is looking for new space. I
presented several sites and financing options available through Ramsey County and
SBA. The company is looking for 10,000 sq.ft. to start and employs 10-15 people.
Cathy
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY
PARKS:
* Last "This Is It" had one little typo - I met with Zack Hanson from Ramsey County
to review improvement plans for Ardan Park not Random Park. The plans reflect
improvements to the compost facility. Preliminary plans include paving the entrance
to the compost facility, installation of new fencing, lighting and signs as well as
providing screening landscaping around the compost facility. Rick Wriskey is
reviewing the landscaping plans and will be working with the County on this portion
of the plan. The plan must go before a Ramsey County Commission and Board
before coming to the Mounds View City Council. The MV Parks and Recreation
Commission has reviewed the plans. By the way, the County is paying for all the
improvements!!
* Ice rinks are coming along fine, the continuing snow creates a bit more work to the
flooding process, but the snow is very welcome for winter outdoor play activities.
We could do without the extremely cold temperatures and windchills however.
* There is a prankster amongst the community that continues to squirt glue into the
locks at Woodcrest Park building. This has caused user groups difficulty in accessing
the building. We'd sure like to catch the culprit!
* Next week the parks crew will be going on double shifts for two weeks including the
week of Christmas when students are on vacation. Since the rinks open early during
vacation, flooding needs to be done in the night to be ready for daytime use.
Seasonal parks worker Joe Quick will be helping out during his school break.
* The snow has increased the interest in sliding. The sliding hill at Silver View is
known throughout the area as a great place to slide. Telephone calls have been
received regularly asking directions to Silver View Park sliding hill.
* Ice skating rinks will open Saturday, December 23.
RECREATION
* There is a busload of residents signed up for Holiday Caroling Saturday evening. We
will be caroling at both Wildwood and Silver Lake Pointe apartment buildings.
Afterwards we will be returning to City Hall for cider and cookies. This is a free
activity designed for families. The overall purpose is to get people together to
enhance a community spirit of givin of self to others - and it is fun for all those
participating as well as for those that we visit. This is an intergenerational activity
including small babies to grandmas and grandpas and all ages in-between.
* We are all attending computer school this week, on different days.
* Sharie is completing the January/February City Newsletter. It will go to print this
week. Residents should receive the Newsletter before January 1.
* Mary is interviewing applicants for the position of Rink Attendants this week.
Training will be held next week. Training includes reviewing rules and regulations,
first aid and emergency procedures, and job duties. Usually a police officer speaks
with the attendants to discuss discipline, what to do if problems arise, etc.
Additionally, Steve Dazenski will be discussing proper rink shoveling and rink closing
procedures.
GOLF COURSE
* John continues to work on each piece of machinery, readying it for the 1996 season.
* John has also been making contacts and receiving estimates for golf course services
including vending, retail merchandise, supplies and materials for operating the golf
course.
* John and I will be meeting with Garrett Gill Thursday afternoon regarding the
boardwalk. We will be asking Garrett to make necessary improvements to the bridge.
Next "This Is It" will entail the results of the meeting.
* Dawn is working on a contract for John Hammerschmidt. She is receiving
information from other cities regarding incentives, salary and other information. She
will have a contract prepared for Council review at the first meeting in January.
FORESTRY
* Rick attended the meeting with Ramsey County regarding the Ardan Park compost
facility improvements and is currently reviewing and making changes to the
landscaping plans. He is pricing the work out to see whether he can get a better price
through his contacts. If so the County will opt to have Rick contract the work and
reimburse the City or simply pay the bill. We are still in the planning stages of this
project.
CABLE TV
* The Cable TV Committee will be meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Every
thir-dAnonth the_neeting-isheld_in_the_evening.
* Special event footage is being taken including Holiday of Lights contest participants
and Holiday Caroling. Both these activities show the community spirit that Mounds
View residents exhibit through participation of activities that benefit their neighbors.
Mary S.
POLICE
* Various members of the Department attended training in computers, firearms, and
CPR this week.
* The snow and the cold are always hard on our equipment, but there have been no
major breakdowns.
* Because of the weather, Police calls are down. We did have a number of assaults over
the past week(cabin fever). Also Cen-a-Vac (Silverview Plaza) was burglarized this
week.
* Dave Anderson announced that they are having another baby.
Tim R.
FINANCE
Another week closer to year-end". That's an outlook peculiar to finance personnel this time
of year. When I checked with Kitty, to see how the week was going she commented that
she was preparing for the W-2 process by reviewing payroll records; as the next payroll run
will be the last of 1995. Hopefully, everyone who wants to take advantage of the FLEX
program has given Kitty their completed forms. Also this week, she is working on the last
accounts_payable run of 1995.
Dorothy's husband, Franklin, is feeling better and has been moved from the hospital to a
care center in North St. Paul. She has been working at updating all her utility records in
preparation for year-end and the start-up of the new meter reading system.
I have been checking and double-checking that all procedures that need to be accomplished in
1995 are being completed. The financial statements for November were distributed to the
Department Heads this week. On Monday, December 18, the auditors will be here to review
the information that must be prepared for their audit of the 1995 financial records. I
attended the last of my computer training and it was very helpful.
I work at two different desks so that makes it doubly hard to find me. I attended two
computer training sessions this week, a couple of meetings, and the employee party is on my
"Want To Do"list. I have talked to investment companies, banks, government employees,
instructors, and co-workers trying to learn as much as I can stuff into my brain. Paul and
Michele are instructing me on packet "protocol" and have been very patient. Everyone has
been wonderful to work with and I have appreciated every smile, kind word, and controlled
tongue. Thanks.
Mary T.
PUBLIC WORKS
* Mike and Tracy completed class No. 2 of a 3 day course on 6.1 WordPerfect for
windows.
* Bill Hanggi, Bill Hanson, Larry, Wally and Tim Fredberg will be attending the last of
their "beginning computers" course on Friday, Dec. 15.
* On December 14, the entire crew (weather permitting) will be attending a Drug
Testing Seminar.
* Tim Pittman is finishing the LP conversion on truck #409. (Remaining is the
installation of the tanks and hoses.)
* Winter maintenance goes on! (Plowing, sanding, sidewalks)
* The truck bid will be presented to Council in January for approval. We will be
purchasing off of the State bid and if everything goes to plan, we will get a 1997
truck at 1995 prices! (Additional equipment will purchased under quotes.)
COUNCIL MEETING DATES
FOR 1996
WORK REGULAR REGULAR
SESSION MEETING MEETING
January Cancelled 8 22
February 5 12 26
March 4 11 28
April 1 8 22
May 6 13 (28 Tuesday)
Memorial Day
June 3 10 24
July 1 8 22
August 5 12 26
September (3 Tuesday) 7 24
Labor Day Tuesday
October 7 14 28
November 4 (12 Tuesday) 25
Veteran's Day
December 2 9 16
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4
5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW -
7 RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
8
9 Regular Meeting
10 December 11, 1995
11 Mounds View City Hall
12 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
13
14
15
16 CALL TO ORDER
17
18 The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m. on
19 December 11, 1995.
20
21 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
22
23 ROLL CALL
24
25 MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Blanchard, Hankner
26
27 and Quick.
28
29 ALSO PRESENT: Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator
30 Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
31 Mary Tatarek, Interim Finance Coordinator
32
33 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
34
35 There were no additions to the Agenda.
36
37 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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1 Ms. Hankner noted the following changes to the November 27, 1995 minutes. Page 4,
2 Line 7 should read ". . . on this issue without any notice to her and to the public." Page 5,
3 Line 8, should read "Furthermore, it IS his understanding. . ." Page 14, Line 24 should
4 read " Mayor Linke stated at the last SPECIAL council work session ON NOVEMBER
5 13, 1995, it was recommendesi_by.-
6
7 Ms. Trude noted one correction on Page 1, Line 38. It should read ". . . becoming a
8 TOW road."
9
10 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner, Blanchard to approve the minutes of the November 27,
11 1995 City Council Meeting AS AMENDED.
12
13 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
14
15
16 ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES:
17
18 There were no Advisory Commission Minutes to be accepted at this meeting.
19
20 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
21
22 There was no Special Order of Business set for this meeting.
23
24
25 CONSENT AGENDA:
26
27 Mr. Harrington, Interim City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows:
28
29 A. Adopt Resolution Nos. 4857 and 4858 Reapportioning Assessments for Knollwood
30 Green Condominiums.
31
32 B. Adopt Housing Goals Agreement, Metropolitan Livable Communities Act.
33
34 C. Adopt Resolution No. 4865, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds.
35
36 D. Licenses for Approval:
37
38 HVAC -Expires 6/30/96
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1 Delmar-New
2 Furnace Exchange, Inc. -New
3 Wenzel -New
4
5 Sewer&Water-Expires 6/30/96 - - -
6 Meyer Contracting-New
7
8 Mayor Linke asked if there were any council members who would like any items removed
9 from the Consent Agenda. There were none.
10
11 MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
12
13 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
14
15 RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR:
16
17 Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who
18 wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda. There were no
19 comments or requests.
20
21 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
22
23 To Consider Certification of Delinquent Utility Bills, Tree Removal and Miscellaneous
24 Charges to Ramsey County for Collection with 1996 Property Taxes.
25
26 Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
27
28 Ms. Tatarek noted the list of delinquent accounts which was provided in the Agenda
29 packet. She noted that letters were sent to those customers with delinquent bills to
30 inform them of the hearing and several of them provided payment in full.
31
32 Ms. Trude asked if Administrative fees have been added to the charges to help defray
33 administrative costs.
34
35 Ms. Tatarek explained that a 5% Administrative fee has been added as well as interest on
36 the amount due.
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1 Mr. Quick inquired about the delinquent utility bill for a property in the amount of
2 $2,132.00.
3
4
5 Mssatarek_responded-that-this-is an-ongoing-problem with-the property owner and
6 unfortunately will likely continue to occur every year. These are sewer charges only.
7
8 Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
9
10 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to approve Resolution 4860, Levying a Tax for
11 Delinquent Utility Bill, Tree Removal and Miscellaneous Charges Over a One-Year
12 Period.
13
14 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
15
16
17 COUNCIL BUSINESS:
18
19 A. Consideration of Authorization of the BRW Contract for Design and Inspection
20 Services for the Pedestrian Bridge.
21
22 Ms. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, explained that approval of
23 Resolution No. 4842 on November 13, 1995, authorized execution of the contract
24 between the City of Mounds View and BRW for design and inspection services for the
25 Pedestrian Bridge. She noted there were two items in the contract she felt the Council
26 members may wish to revise, as they were not in accordance with a verbal agreement
27 made by BRW. In the initial meetings with BRW, they agreed that they would not
28 charge any additional fees and that all fees would be included in the total cost. Per
29 Council's request, she could contact BRW and ask them to remove Section 1.3.7.
30 Reimbursable Expenses and any reference thereof. Ms. Saarion noted reimbursable
31 expenses are also referred to in Exhibit B (Project Schedule). She stated the Council
32 may also wish to waive the Inspection fees.
33
34 Ms. Hankner asked if Resolution 4842 contains as "Not to Exceed Price". She was
35 informed that it does.
36
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1 Ms. Trude stated she also recalls the agreement made by BRW in which they stated they
2 would not charge any additional fees and would recommend also that references in regard
3 to any additional fees be deleted from the contract.
4
5 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to waive the Inspection Fees and other related fees for
6 the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge.
7
8 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
9
10 B. Consideration of Resolution No. 4864, Resolution of Support in the Efforts of the
11 Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department to Obtain Legislation Enabling
12 the Department to Employ Volunteer Firefighters for Prevention Duties.
13
14 Nyle Zikmund, Fire Chief, explained that the mission of the Fire Department is to combat
15 fires through suppression and prevention. Their department would like to recruit
16 volunteers for the purposes of performing prevention functions including enforcement of
17 industrial/commercial sprinkler codes, and fire prevention education through school
18 programs, senior programs, cable programming, newspaper articles, etc. In order to
19 assist them in recruiting these volunteers, they are requesting permission which would
20 allow them to place the prevention volunteers into the pension program along with the
21 suppression volunteers. It is his feeling that this will help them to retain volunteers on a
22 long-term basis and provide them with a larger recruiting pool.
23
24 Ms. Trude stated she feels this will open some job opportunities for residents who do not
25 meet the necessary requirements and will open the door to volunteers of both genders.
26
27
28 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4864, Resolution of
29 Support in the Efforts of the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department to
30 Obtain Legislation Enabling the Department to Employ Volunteer Firefighters for
31 Prevention Duties.
32
33 C. Final Consideration of Ordinance No. 569, Rezoning a Portion of Lots 10 and 11,
34 Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition.
35
36 Mr. Harrington explained that at the November 27, 1995 City Council meeting, Ordinance
37 569 was introduced which would rezone the northern 225 feet of Lots 10 and 11 of
38 Spring Lake Knolls Addition. These properties are currently zoned R-1, Single Family.
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1 Mr. Beach is requesting that they be rezoned to R-2, Single and Two Family Residential
2 to allow him to construct twin homes on the property. The remaining portions of the two
3 lots would remain as R-1. Mr. Harrington stated the Planning Commission has reviewed
4 this request and that it meets the five criteria spelled out in the Municipal Code.
5
6 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve Ordinance No. 569, Rezoning a Portion
7 of Lots 10 and 11, Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition.
8
9 ROLL CALL VOTE:
10
11 Mayor Linke: yes
12 Council member Trude: yes
13 Council member Blanchard: yes
14 Council member Quick: yes
15 Council member Hankner: yes
16
17 Motion Carried
18
19
20 D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4866, Request for Minor Subdivision, Larry Beach.
21
22 Mr. Harrington explained that in conjunction with the aforementioned request, Mr. Beach
23 has made an application for a zero lot line subdivision on the northern 225 feet of Lot 10
24 and Lot 11, Spring Lake Park Knolls Addition. This would create four lots out of two
25 existing properties; three 50 foot lots and one 75 foot lot. He noted that approval of this
26 subdivision would carry contingencies to protect the city in the event of fire or
27 destruction.
28
29 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve Resolution No. 4866, Approving a
30 Zero Lot Line Subdivision, Larry Beach, 2801 and 2809 Bronson Drive.
31
32 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
33
34
35 E. Discussion of Proposed Highway 610 Toll Road and Old Highway 8 Reconstruction
36 Plans.
37
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1 Mr. Harrington explained that at the December 4, 1995 Council Work Session, they
2 briefly discussed the plans that have surfaced in regard to proposed Hwy. 610 Toll Road.
3 It was the Council's decision to schedule an Informational Meeting to discuss the
4 proposed toll road and to review the reconstruction plans for Old Hwy. 8.
5
6 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to set a Public Informational Meeting for January 22,
7 1996, for the purposes of discussing the Hwy. 610 Toll Road and to review the
8 reconstruction plans for Old Hwy. 8.
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10 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
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13 REPORTS},
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15 1. Report of Council members:
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17 Quick: No report.
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19 Blanchard: No report.
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21 Hankner: No report.
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23 Trude: Councilmember Trude reported that she had visited the Northwest Youth and
24 Family Services new facility(which was the old League of Minnesota Cities building).
25 Trude explained some of the programs of this agency and stated that she is proud to
26 be the city's representative with the agency.
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28 2. Report of Mayor Linke: No report.
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30 3. Report of Administrator: No Report.
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36 Mayor Linke stated the next Council Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, December 19,
37 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
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1 Mayor Linke stated the next Council Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, December 19,
2 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
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4 Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
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6 Respectfully submitted,
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10 Tamara D. Saefke
11 Recording Secretary
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