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MARCH 7 1994
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1. Discussion Regarding the Condition of City Ice Rinks (Discussion requested by
Resident, Tom LaHoud)
2. Discussion Regarding Council Ideas on Vision/Mission Statements (Dan Nelson,
Focus 2000 Steering Committee Chair)
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3. Discussion Regarding Membership in North Metro Mayor's Association (Samantha
Orduno)
4. Discussion with Planning Commission Regarding 1994 Work Plan/Issues (Paul
Harrington)
AGENDA
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MARCH 7, 1994
5. Update on the Water Bond Fund (Mike Ulrich)
6. - Update-on-Pleasantview Drive (Mike Ulrich)
7. Update on MSA Account (Mike Ulrich)
8. Discussion Regarding Proposal for Bronson Drive to Upgrade to MSA
Statutes (Mike Ulrich)
9. Discussion Regarding Proposal for Standard Construction Plates (Mike Ulrich)
AGENDA
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MARCH 7, 1994
10. Discussion Regarding Format Change to Council Meeting Agenda (per
Councilmember Quick)
11. Discussion Regarding Spring Clean Up Day (per Councilmember Trude
and Parks and Recreation Commission)
12. Special Meeting Date for Discussion Regarding Saturn/Multi-Tech Development
(Samantha Orduno, City Administrator)
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 9.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-1094WS
AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report Date: 3 3 94-
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Standard Plates
Administrator's Review/Recommendation
- No comments to supplement this report VYfiAl
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplemeot sheet. as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
A set of standard construction plates is a collection specification of materials and plans used primarily
for construction and development. Currently, the City of Mounds View does not have any of these.
Although past developers have submitted plans for review and some materials are made known,
additional time and discussions could be lessened and standard plates could be given out in the
planning stage. Staffs' main concern at this time is the adoption of a standard plate and design of
roadways throughout the City. All MSA roads are standardized through the State and are required
to be of 9 ton design and 32 or 38 feet wide. These roads are classified minor collectors, collectors,
minor arterials and arterials. The City has no standard for residential streets. This dilemma needs to
be addressed to lessen future controversy about road width and design and to standardize all future
reconstruction. Considerations for future reconstruction should also include sidewalks, paths on major
roads (MSA) or in conjunction with the trailways plan.
Many of the City's residential streets are currently 28-30 feet in width. Driving lanes on residential
streets are typically 11 feet, leaving 6-8 feet for random parking on both sides. Staff has consulted
with SEH and are recommending residential streets be reconstructed to 32 feet wide of a 7 ton design
and allow random parking on both sides. The remaining standards (utility) can be addressed and
prepared by Staff Staff seeks Council direction in adoption of street standards.
Staff met with consultants from SEH on March 1 to discuss this issue. A brief plan will be prepared
by SEH and hopefully will be available by Monday, March 7. Steve Campbell will be in attendance
at the March 7th work session to help clarify any questions Council might have.
Michael Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor
RECOMMENDATION;
Seeking Council's direction in adoption of street standards.
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We the undersigned, concerned citizens of Mounds View, are
requesting that the city and/or parks department explore
opportunities for improving the condition of the hockey rink
located in Lambert Park. This facility is the only full sized
hockey rink located in Mounds View, and as such is a vital asset
to those residents who use it. To date, the condition of this
rink has been below desired standards. Our desire is to meet
conditions that are comparable with those in surrounding cities.
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Outdoor Hockey Rink Comparison
City 1990 Population # of Rinks Pop. Served
Per Rink
Spring Lake Park 6,532 3 2,177
Arden Hills 9,199 4 2,300
Shoreview 24,587 8 3,073
Columbia Heights 18,910 5 3,782
Fridley 28,335 7 4,048
New Brighton 22,207 5 4,441
Mounds View 12,541 1.5 8,361
Facts:
Average population served less Moundsview= 1 , 21 divided by 6 Cities= 3,304.
Moundsview ••pulation served 8,361, less average 3,304=5,057 difference.
Moundsview n.mber of hockey rinks are 253% less than neighboring cities.
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" Moundsvie mber of hockey rinks is actually less than 1 1/2 as Hillview Park is about 10-12 feet
thhoE aLberrrga true 1/2 rink.
2. Since 1990 population census Moundsview p. .ulation has actually increased,while some
of the other noted cities such as Ne!"":"s' Spring Lake Park, Fridley and Columbia Heights
have had population decreases in the past 3 years.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 1.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-1 QA7WS
/ Report Date: 3-3-94
AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion Regarding the Condition of City Ice Rinks
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Attached to this staff report is a written request from Mr. Tom LaHoud,
a Mounds View resident, asking for the opportunity for 4-6 residents to
participate in the March 7th Council Work Session. The intent of their
attendance at the Work Session is to discuss the conditions of the
Mounds View skating rinks.
Sam. tha Or. no, City Administrator
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 2.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-1088WS
Report Date:
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AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 19943-3-9/1
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Administrator's Review/Recommendation: ," f% ,,U
- No comments to supplement this report , " u
- Comments attached. /
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement i heets as n9,cessary.)
SUMMARY;
Dan Nelson, Chair of the Focus 2000 Steering Committee, will be present at
Monday nights meeting to discuss the Council's ideas for the Community
Vision Statement and Mission Statement.
The Steering Committee had its first meeting on Thursday, 2/24/94 to
discuss their purpose and goals. For the first part of this meeting, the
framework for drafting a vision and mission statement was presented by a
professional consultant. The remainder of the meeting consisted of setting
the schedule and clarifying the goals. The schedule will be to meet
3/3/94, 3/10/94, 3/17/94 and 3/24/94 to complete the Vision and Mission
Statement in time for the 3/28 Council meeting.
To insure the Steering Committee is on the right track, Dan Nelson would
like to touch bases with the Council to receive some general feedback on
what the Vision and Mission of the Community should be.
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Tim Cruikshank,- Asst. to City Admin.
RECOMMENDATION;
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 4.
STAFF REPORT
Report Number: 94-1089WS
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C�U° AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report Date: 3-3-94
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion with Planning Commission Regarding 1994 Work Plan/Issues
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this repor
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement s ee s as necessary.)
,SUMMARY:
All members of the Mounds View Planning Commission have been invited to the
Monday Evening City Council meeting to discuss issues, concerns and their
1994 work plan with the Council. At their February 16, 1994 meeting, the
Commission drafted the attached work plan which they hope to accomplish in
1994 .
The Commission will also be discussing the role they will be asked to play
in the implementation of the Focus 2000 report as well as other issues not
specifically addressed in the work plan.
Paul Harrington, City P nner
R.EC'OMMENDATION:
1994 Planning Commission Work Plan
1. For the purposes of determining compatibility with Industrial-zoned land
near the new City Golf course, review allowed uses in an I-1 zoning
district.
2. Review the regulations governing home occupations in residential
districts for compatibility with contemporary business needs.
3. Establish a long range vision for the Highway 10 corridor - determine
whether property abutting Highway 10 should be zoned only for
commercial use or remain a mix of residential and commercial uses.
4. Update the entire "Signs and Billboards" chapter of the Municipal Code.
S. Add graphics, maps and other illustrations to the City Comprehensive
Plan.
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AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report I_)ate: 3-3=94_______
DISPOSi.TION
Tten, Description: Update on the Water Bond Fund
Water Treatment Plants
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
lilY tanation/Summary(attach sopplemen sheets as necessniy.)
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In 1991 $2.8 million in bonds were sold to do numerous improvements in the water system. Many
of these have been completed, some deleted and a few that are still in construction. The following
is a summary of the bond projects.
Projects Budget Cost Actual Cost (A/O 2-28-94)
Long Lake Road (Highway 10 Crossing) $69,000.00 $56,646.00
Bronson Drive - Water Main $51,750.00 $30,097.00
Hillview Drive - Oakwood Drive Loop $41,900.00 Project Deleted
City Hall Sewer Service $17,250.00 Completed Inhouse
Treatment Plant #1 $1,414,000.00 $1,409,228.00
Treatment Plant #2 & #3 $500,000.00 $168,967.00 ($58,000.00
balance due)
Generator at Booster Station $80,000.00 $99,308.00
Well #4 Rehab $161,000.00 Project Deleted
Well #4 Transmission Line $143,750.00 Project Deleted
Tower Demo & New Tower $345,000.00 $738,128.00
There are a few minor projects that Staff has identified that should be completed and are identified
as system improvements.
Mentioned at an earlier work session was to change the operating program of Water Treatment Plant
#1. This program change would allow any Well (1, 2 or 3) to produce water without the current
restriction of Well #1 or #2 operating in the lead position. The other program change will allow a
well to run continuously should the system require water. These changes will add flexibility and
insurance to the system as well as increased efficiency in pump operation. Currently, the controls will
shut down the well to backwash a filter and then start it back up again, as many as 3 times per day.
Starting and stopping of the well motor should be done as little as possible. Estimated expenditure
for this program change is '$1,500.00.
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Mic ael Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor
Council might recall that late in 1993, Staff purchased a new dehumidifier for the Booster Plant. To
save money, Staff is installing this system inhouse, but it will still require a mechanical company to
plumb, charge and wire the system. Estimated expenditure is $2,000.00.
Staff also briefed Council earlier about installing a flush out system in the backwash tank and install
a foot valve on the reclaim pump at Water Treatment Plant #1. This equipment will reduce labor to
clean out the sludge after any backwashes and greatly reduce the chance of contamination to the water
supply by keeping.personnel out of the backwash tank. Staff estimates this equipment to cost
$2,500.00.
In 1988, Staff had recommended to consider new roofs and tuckpointing of all Treatment Plants and
Pump Houses. In 1990, Assistant Engineer, Troy Gamble, and SEH, surveyed all buildings and
recommended that repairs be considered as soon as possible. Since that time, new roofs were installed
on the Booster Station and Pump House #2. The roofs and tuckpointing of Water Treatment Plants
#2 and #3 were to be constructed when the revisions to the plant were bid. Currently, the contract
for new roofs has been awarded at these plants, $16,800.00, however, all buildings must be
tuckpointed. In many areas of these buildings, a vast majority of the bricks must be repaired. Staff
is requesting quotes at this time. Since the buildings have decayed rapidly, Staff is expecting this
repair to be extremely expensive. This repair may cost as much as $20,000.00-$50,000.00. While
investigating these buildings, it was observed that a new roof should also be installed at Pump House
#4. Projected cost will be $4,500.00. The following is a breakdown of project expenses.
Fund balance a/o 1-4-94 is $292,000.00
Project Expense
Roofs Treatment Plants #2 & #3 ($16,800.00) (Bid awarded)
Tuckpointing & Doors (Treatment Plants
#2 & #3 and Wells #2 & #4) ($50,000.00)
Treatment Plant #1 - Program Change ($ 1,500.00)
Dehumidifier - Booster Station ($ 2,000.00)
Modify Reclaim Pump & Backwash-
Tank Treatment Plant #1 ($ 2,500.00)
Roof - Well #4 ($ 4,000.00)
Treatment Plants #2 & #3 ($58,000.00 ) (Balance due)
Total funds remaining $157,200.00
Staff recommends that Council authorize Staff to proceed with these projects funded through the
Water Bond Fund. Staff is researching additional areas where improvements, can or should be made,
throughout the system. A couple possibilities would be to install a new electric motor to Well #2
(currently it is propane powered) and purchase a generator to provide.emergency.power. This motor
is over 20 years old and has been rebuilt once and requires frequent maintenance. During an 8 hour
run the engine uses 6-8 quarts of oil and 3-5 gallons of water. Another project possibility is the
installation of variable speed pump controls at pumping stations. This modification can decrease pump
wear, decrease electrical costs and constantly maintain system pressure and volume. This is something
that must be addressed when the City's storage facilities require inspection or maintenance. NSP also
offers rebates with this type of update. Staff will continue to evaluate these particular issues and
more, and return to Council with recommendations.
RCOMMENDATION: Council to authorize Staff to proceed with the aforementioned projects at a
cost of approximately $134,800.00 from the Water Bond Fund, 680-4120-703.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 6.
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-4:-O-9-.ws -
AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report Date: _ 3-3=94
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Pleasantview Drive Update
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY:
Design plans are very near completion for the reconstruction of Pleasantview Drive, between County
Road H-2 and County Road I. Staff has received the plans and will be in contact with a few residents
on the South end where a few driveways may require additional slope adjustments. (This will require
extended grading beyond the right of way.) After consulting with these residents, a public information
meeting may be required prior to a public hearing, to propose an assessment for curb and gutter. Staff
is meeting with the City of Fridley, which will be the contracting agent, on March 2 and Ramsey
County on March 7 to discuss the project and responsibilities of all parties. The City of Mounds View
is initially requesting that Ramsey County construct Pleasantview Drive to City standards at their
expense, prior to the City accepting future responsibilities of that roadway. Right now, Ramsey
County's proposal is to upgrade the road to the 90th percentile on their pavement management
program, which correlates to approximately $52,000.00 of a project estimated to cost slightly more
than $200,000.00. (Of that amount, the City of Fridley's cost is approximately $100,000.00.) Staff
will keep Council informed as to the progress of these negotiations.
Mi hael Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor
RECOMMENDATION:
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 7•
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-109 2WS
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AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report Date: ___3_3_94
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
MSA Update _
Administrator's Review/Recommendation: ,
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement s eets as ecessary.)
SUMMARY;
Yearly audits of the past had identified funds that were due to the City of Mounds View for State aid
projects and yearly maintenance allotments. Consulting Engineer, Steve Campbell, and Staff, have
researched and obtained documentation for submittal to approve the disbursements of these funds.
Not only has more than $666,000.00 been received for the Long Lake Road construction project, but
approximately $19,000.00 from unclaimed yearly maintenance and $1,700.00 from traffic signal
projects, has been submitted. The City should be receiving these funds in the upcoming weeks.
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RECOMMENDATION:
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 8.
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 94-1093WS
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AGENDA SESSION DATE March 7, 1994 Report Date: 3 3 94
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Bronson Drive Proposal
Administrator's Review/Recommendation: G�r�
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement s eets as n-cessary.)
SUMMARY;
Throughout the winter months, Staff has been working on MSA road designations, preparing the
necessary documentation to receive past project funds due and the pavement management program.
Prior to 1994, the City had 1.29 miles left to designate MSA roads. Since then, Pleasantview Drive,
South of County Road I to County Road H-2 and County Road I, from Pleasantview Drive to Silver
lake Road, has been accepted as MSA designations, leaving the City approximately .5 miles. Staff
has consulted with a traffic engineer from SEH and conducted traffic counts to determine the locations
for the remaining mileage designations. Bronson Drive, from Edgewood Drive to Quincy Street, was
determined to comply with State standards for Municipal State Aid road designations. Request for
approval has been submitted to the State Engineer. Upon that agencies acceptance, Council must past
a resolution adopting this section of roadway MSA. Staff is also proposing that this segment of
Bronson Drive be reconstructed in 1994.
*Informational Note*
Other segments of local roads identified and proposed for reconstruction in 1994 are:
Laport Drive, between Red Oak Drive and Groveland Road
Groveland Road, South of Highway 10 to County Road I
These improvement projects are subject to Council approval and pending fund balance.
is ael Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor
RECOMMENDATION;
When the time is appropriate, pass a resolution adopting Bronson Drive, from Edgewood Drive to
Quincy Street, as a MSA road.
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For the Week of February 28, 1994 - March 4, 1994
ADMINISTRATION
What a week!I J I I Between construction, moving, interviews, scheduled and
unscheduled meetings, phone calls and more phone calls, our heads haven't stopped
spinning. So-o-o-o-o-o-o, please have patience and know that soon we will turn back
into the staff you adore. Right now, we're a cross between war torn Bosnia and a fire
sale.
On Tuesday, we interviewed 9 candidates for the Economic Development
Coordinator. One of the candidates had car trouble and couldn't make the interview
time scheduled, so we are meeting with him on Friday morning. The plan is to have a
candidate selected by early next week so a conditional offer of employment can be
made next week, pending Council approval and a physical.
Saturn/Multi-Tech/C.G. Hill
According to Jim Casserly, who met with Don Brager and myself this morning,
Everest is negotiating with Multi-Tech and Saturn for a development which would
complete that portion of Business Park North. It appears that Saturn will acquire only
23,000 sq. ft. of the land immediately to the east of their present site; discussions are
taking place with Multi-Tech to go beyond present expansion plans of only 30,000 sq.
ft. and expand to more than 60,000 sq. ft. with the remaining parcel in between
developed as a multi-use building (AKA a "spec" building that Everest would build for
least).
A formal proposal from Everest will be delivered next week. At the same time, copies
will be sent to Springsted and Jim O'Meara for their review. The proposal will include
a summary of the financial analysis which Jim Casserly has conducted at Everest's
service and other commitments) for currently proposed TIF projects and City initiated
economic development projects (housing rehab, senior housing, Hwy. 10) in each of
the districts plus the financial impact of pooling.
The Council may want to consider calling a special meeting for Tuesday, March 22nd
to review the proposal. We can discuss this more at Monday's work session.
National League of Cities Congressional Conference
Just a reminder that I will be attending the Conference from March 11th through
March 16th. I will be back in the office on Thursday, March 17th. Tim Cruikshank will
be in charge during my absence. I just hope I have some furniture left in my office by
the-time-I return - - - -
Rice Creek Watershed
I will be having lunch next week with Kate Drewry, Administrator for Rice Creek
Watershed, to discuss Judicial Ditch No. 1. This will be the first of many meetings with
RCWD to determine a cost effective method of cleaning up the ditch prior to the
opening of our course.
CDBG Interview for Senior Housing Project
I have been scheduled next week to present the City's request for CDBG funding for
the Senior Housing Project. I won't guess at our chances because the primary
funding sources Westminster is using (MN Housing Finance Agency Tax Credits) will
not be determined until July. That muddies the waters a bit, but the project is certainly
one of the best examples of what CDBG funds were intended to accomplish. Keep
your fingers crossed.
CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Hanggi who has successfully passed his Class B Water
License Test. Good Job, Bill!
Samantha
FOCUS 2000 UPDATE
The Focus 2000 Steering Committee had their first meeting on 2/24. Georgine
Madden from ProSource presented the general framework for drafting the Vision and
Mission Statements. Members present were Dan Nelson, Bill Wilson, Stefan Benson
and Bob Easton. Brian Sjoberg and Gayla Shoemake should also be in attendance
at the remainder of the meetings. At the next meeting on 3/3, we will be getting
started on the first phase of determining what the Vision and the Mission of the
Community should be.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AND HOUSING INTERN
The interviews for the Economic Development Coordinator position took place on
Tuesday, March 1. There were several interesting candidates that participated. A
recommendation will be presented to the Council at the March 14 Council Meeting.
The Housing Intern applications have also been reviewed and interviews for eight
candidates have been scheduled for next week.
Tim C.
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PARKS
Mary is on vacation this week having a great time with her children. Their
activities for the week are skiing (twice), rollerskating, a movie, and the
Mall of America. Good Recreation Directors know how to practice what
they preach!
With the rinks closed, Jeff and Steve are busily preparing equipment and
plans for the upcoming spring activities. They need to take this time to
regroup, repair equipment, do regular equipment maintenance and plan
for the fast-paced spring and summer seasons.
The spring brochure RECREATION
is out and the
registrations are
pouring in. The new
credit card registration is already a hit. Many people are taking
advantage of this service. Everyone who comes in to register has been
genuinely happy for our staff to be up out of the basement ... and so are
we!
Mary and Brad are attending a seminar in St. Cloud this week for
"Keeping Youth Sports Safe and Fun". .
Other activities include a trip to Bachman's, Muffuletta and Como Park
Conservatory for seniors. The Mounds View Community Theatre is
running a funding raising trip to Jackpot Junction on Saturday. Not only
will over 130 people have an enjoyable day, but the MVCT will receive the
proceeds which will help
CABLE:
Jerry spent many hours getting the new cable room ready after the big
move. We were off the air for a few days and we had some calls
wondering why which is great because that means people are watching.
A View from the Mound was taped last Friday featuring interviews with
Peg Mountin and the proprietor of The Gambler at Silver View Plaza.
APPRECIATION NITE REMINDER:
If you haven't picked up your tickets yet, please give me a call or stop by
the Park and Recreation Office. Remember it's March 18 at the Bel Rae.
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POLICE
Carpet got "LAYED" this week!
Jack Chambers and Tom Baumgart went to St. Cloud driving
school this week.
Car prowling seems to be on the increase with warmer weather.
Moved the patrol officer into the new patrolroom.
Dave B.
FINANCE
The new check/protector signer is a time saver. Mary estimates she
saved a half hour on Accounts Payable.
The County has mailed property tax statements. The only call that
am aware of was regarding the County's Waste Management Fee
by a new resident.
Received $666,396.86 of MSA funds from the State for the Long
Lake Road project recently. Too bad we have to pay all of it to the
County for our share of the project.
Don B.
PUBLIC WORKS
Progress is continuing to be made at Treatment Plants 2 and 3 with the
possible start up of 2 next week.
Gary and Cheryl are working on a sign trailer which will house all of the cities
portable signs, class I barricades and cones. This complete set up will enable
the crew to more efficiently set up work zone traffic control.
Gary, Cheryl, Wally, Larry and Bill Hanson attended a low speed traffic control
seminar in St. Cloud sponsored by Warning Lights, Inc. on Monday, February
28th. They said it was very informative and the lunch was great.
The new pick up came in this week and radio and lights are being installed on
the vehicle.
Have been working with Fridley and Ramsey County on the Pleasantview Drive
reconstruction and will be meeting with all concerned parties on Monday to
discuss the pertinent items.
Jim Hess and Mike Ulrich are preparing a specification for the cleaning of the
ditch in the Greenfield Ponds Development. Staff is constantly monitoring the
Hillview patch where the storm sewer crossing was made and will notify
Catherine Harstad should repairs be necessary.
Mike Ulrich
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
MULTI-TECH EXPANSION BACK ON TABLE
Multi-Tech has made application,for a development\site plan review for a proposed
expansion to their facility at 2205 Woodale Drive. The application differs from the
proposed expansion the Council has seen in the past in that it proposes adding on to
theexistingbuilding rather than constructing a new one. Staff will be taking-the -
application forward to the Planning Commission in March and anticipates Council
consideration in April.
SYSCO EXPANSION
Sysco has submitted an application for a site plan review for a proposed expansion at
their facility. At the time of approval, the original Sysco development was planned as
a "phased" project. The current request incorporates development activities which are
part of that phasing. This request will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in
March and forwarded to the Council in April.
WESTMINSTER SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT
Jeff Huggett, representing Westminster, will be conducting a survey of the available
parking facilities at each of the existing Westminster project sites. This survey is
being done at the request of the Planning Commission, which had concerns about
the available parking being proposed for the Senior project in Mounds View.
Following receipt of the survey, Staff will be contacting the on-site managers of each
facility, as well as a few residents, to see if available parking is adequately meeting
their needs.
Paul
Just in case you're wondering why a certain someone's office is decorated pink
today....Rick Jarson and his wife Wendi became the parents of Rebecca Elizabeth on
Wednesday. Rebecca weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and measured 20 3/4
inches long at birth. Mom and baby are doing great, as are the proud papa and big
brother Cody, age 5 1/2. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JARSON FAMILY!II
Letters have been sent out requesting quotations for a possible Spring brush clean-
up/drop-off day for residents. Of all the materials that people used to bring to clean-
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up events, brush and branches are among the most bothersome to dispose of
through trash haulers (some haulers will take it only if it's bundled; others will not
accept it at all). The bid request asked that haulers incorporate all their costs into the
prices to be charged to the resident, as there is no City money available for clean-up
events. As a result, I expect the bids to be high...but I believe that there are many
residents that will be willing to pay higher costs for the convenience of a local drop-
off.
I'm also in the process of arranging another curbside appliance collection. As you
may recall, our Fall appliance collection was very successful both in terms of the
number of appliances collected (over 100) and financially (completely financed by
user fees). I haven't set a date as of yet; hopefully the appliance collection can be
heldon thesame dayasbrush drop-off.
CARLA
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CITY ADMINISTRATO
DATE: MARCH 3, 1994
RE: INDEX FOR WEEK OF MARCH 7, 1994 - COUNCIL WORK
SESSION
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 7, 1994
Council Work-Session Meeting, Monday, March 7,-1994, 7:00 p.m. -
ITEMS PROVIDED IN THIS WEEK'S COUNCIL PACKET
This Is It!
Agenda
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SCHEDULE
(Please note that this schedule is subject to change as
meetings are scheduled, rescheduled or canceled. At any time
Audrey, Michele, or Tim C. will have my most current schedule
and a number where I can be reached at all times.)
Monday, March 7
10:00 a.m. Construction Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Work Session
Tuesday, March 8
9:00 a.m. Department Head Meeting
Afternoon Housing Intern Interviews
Wednesday, March 9
12:00 Luncheon with Rice Creek Watershed Administrator
Afternoon Housing Intern Interviews
Thursday, March 10
10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 CDBG Interviews
Friday, March 11
National League of Cities Conference