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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 12, 2010
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your
full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing to Consider a Suspension or Revocation of an On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License at Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment (2400 County Road H2)
B. First Reading of Ordinance 846, an Ordinance Amending Section 512.08 of the City
Code about the Suspension or Revocation of a Cigarette or Tobacco License
C. Resolution 7641 Resolution Relating to a Multifamily Senior Housing Development,
and the Issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance the Costs Thereof Under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as Amended; Granting Preliminary Approval
Thereto; Establishing Compliance with Certain Reimbursement Regulations Under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended; and Taking Certain Other Actions
with Respect Thereto
D. Resolution 7642, Approving the Appointment of Freddy Duane Martin to the Street
and Utilities Committee
E. Resolution 7643, Authorizing Bonestroo to Perform Engineering Services for the
Design Phase for Area D of the Street and Utility Improvement Program
F. Resolution 7644, Authorizing Bolton & Menk to perform Engineering Services for
the Municipal Well No. 2 Motor Replacement Project
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:05 pm to Consider a
Conditional Use Permit Request for an Oversize Garage at 7515 Knollwood Drive
C. Resolution 7637 – A Resolution Approving a Request to Keep Two Existing
Driveway Access Points for the Property at 2832 Woodcrest Drive
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
City Council Agenda
Monday, July 12, 2010
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 14, 2010, City Council Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Public Works Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 2, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: July 12, 2010
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing to Consider a Suspension or Revocation of
an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License at Robert’s Sports
Bar and Entertainment (2400 County Road H2)
Background:
At the June 28, 2010, City Council Meeting, the Mounds View City Council approved
Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License contingent
on full payment of their utility bill, and full payment of attorney fees associated with the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on file with the City by July 30, 2010. In addition, the On-
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License was contingent on a satisfactory fire inspection by July
12, 2010. If a satisfactory fire inspection is not completed by July 12th, then the City
Council would review their liquor license status, and make a determination by public
hearing whether to suspend or revoke the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (see
attached Resolution 7625).
Discussion:
Staff notified Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment, by certified mail, about this public
hearing. In addition, Staff notified both owners by phone.
On July 8, 2010, the Fire Marshal re-inspected Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment
and issued a satisfactory report. In addition, Olsen Fire has been re-instated and will be
continuing to monitor the sprinkler system. This was verified by a phone call received
by the Fire Marshal from Olsen Fire Inspection, Inc.
Recommendation:
Robert’s has met the requirements of the City Council and this public hearing is no
longer needed. Staff will keep the City Council informed on the status of their utility bill
and attorney fee delinquencies.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________
Desaree Crane
Assistant City Administrator
RESOLUTION 7625
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment
Located at 2400 County Road H2
WHEREAS, Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment’s Intoxicating Liquor License
expires June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed all application materials; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of Roberts Sports Bar and
Entertainment On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License contingent on full payment of their
utility bill, full payment of attorney fees associated with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
on file with the City by July 30, 2010, and a satisfactory fire inspection by July 12, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License to Roberts Sports Bar and
Entertainment for the period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, contingent on full
payment of their utility bill, and full payment of attorney fees owed to the City in
accordance with a CUP on file by July 30, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if a satisfactory fire
inspection is not completed by July 12, 2010, then this may be grounds for Suspension
or Revocation under §502.16 of the Mounds View City Code.
Adopted this 28th day of June, 2010.
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Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: July 12, 2010
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: First Reading of Ordinance 846, an Ordinance Amending
Section 512.08 of the City Code in Regard to Suspension
and Revocation of a Cigarette/Tobacco License
Background
The Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition reviewed City Codes in a number of cities in
Ramsey County to include the Mounds View Code. The Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition
reviewed our Code pertaining to Suspension/Revocation of the Cigarette/Tobacco Business
License. According to §512.08 of the Mounds View City Code:
512.08: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION: In addition to any other
penalty imposed under Section 512.07, any license issued under this
Section may be suspended or revoked by the City Council for a violation of
any provision of this Chapter if the licensee has been given a reasonable
notice and an opportunity to be heard. A second violation within twelve
(12) months shall result in a suspension of not less than three (3) days. A
third violation within a twenty four (24) month's time frame shall result in a
suspension of ten (10) days. A fourth violation within a twenty four (24)
month time frame shall result in revocation of license for ninety (90) days,
and will required a mandatory hearing in front of the Mounds View City
Council.
Discussion:
The Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition strongly recommends that the City uses the
word "consecutive" in their days requirements for a suspension of the license. It
eliminates confusion and clarifies what the state law and the City Code intends to do.
The proposed revision is as follows (revision is highlighted in blue):
Item 07B
First Reading of Ordinance 846
July 12, 2010
Page 2
:
512.08: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION: In addition to any other
penalty imposed under Section 512.07, any license issued under this
Section may be suspended or revoked by the City Council for a violation of
any provision of this Chapter if the licensee has been given a reasonable
notice and an opportunity to be heard. A second violation within twelve
(12) months shall result in a suspension of not less than three (3)
consecutive days. A third violation within a twenty four (24) month's time
frame shall result in a suspension of ten (10) consecutive days. A fourth
violation within a twenty four (24) month time frame shall result in
revocation of license for ninety (90) consecutive days, and will required a
mandatory hearing in front of the Mounds View City Council.
In Staff’s professional opinion, the recommended language would only further clarify the
suspension process, and would not change the intent. Attached is Ordinance 846,
which revises §512.08 of the Mounds View City Code by adding the word “consecutive.”
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 846. The
Second Reading of this Ordinance is scheduled for the July 26, 2010, City Council
Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________
Desaree Crane
Assistant City Administrator
ORDINANCE NO. 846
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 512.08, OF THE
MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE REGARDING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
OF A TOBACCO AND CIGARETTE LICENSE
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 500,
Chapter 512.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material
and deleting the stricken material as follows:
512.08: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION: In addition to any other
penalty imposed under Section 512.07, any license issued under this
Section may be suspended or revoked by the City Council for a violation of
any provision of this Chapter if the licensee has been given a reasonable
notice and an opportunity to be heard. A second violation within twelve
(12) months shall result in a suspension of not less than three (3)
consecutive days. A third violation within a twenty four (24) month's time
frame shall result in a suspension of ten (10) consecutive days. A fourth
violation within a twenty four (24) month time frame shall result in
revocation of license for ninety (90) consecutive days, and will required a
mandatory hearing in front of the Mounds View City Council.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its
passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on July 12, 2010.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on July 26, 2010.
Publication Date: ________________.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
James Ericson
City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: July 12, 2010
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7642 Appointing Freddy Duane Martin to the Streets
and Utilities Committee
The Streets and Utilities Committee has one vacant term seat. The Committee has
seven members appointed by the City Council to a three-year staggered term.
Currently, the Streets and Utilities Committee currently has six members. The overall
charge of the Committee is to ensure that the Street and Utility Improvement
Project (adopted per City Council Resolution 7245) is implemented as adopted. The
group advises & provides recommendations to the City Council on design & financing
issues encountered, as well as policy concerns in implementing the project.
On July 8, 2010, Staff received an application from Freddy Duane Martin, who would
like to be considered by the City Council in becoming a member of this committee.
Attached is the application he submitted.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider Freddy Duane Martin, and approve his
appointment to the Streets and Utilities Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Desaree Crane
Assistant City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 7642
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Appointing Freddy Duane Martin
to the
Streets and Utilities Committee
WHEREAS, Mounds View Board, Commission and Committees consist of
members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, the Streets and Utilities Committee has one vacant term seat; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an application from Freddy Duane Martin who
is interested in becoming a member on the Streets and Utilities Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota, approves the appointment of Freddy Duane Martin to the
Streets and Utilities Committee, with a term expiration of December 31, 2012.
Adopted this 12th day of July, 2010.
_____________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: July 12, 2010
Type of Business: CA
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Community Development Technician
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses will expire
on December 31, 2010. All applicants have submitted appropriate fees and proof of insurance.
Those companies that are “new” include applicants that have never been licensed with the City or
they may have been licensed with the City in the past, but were not licensed in 2009. The majority
of the licenses are renewals, so at a minimum, they were licensed in 2009. The type of license
they are applying for follows the company name.
Northland Fence Fence Installation New
Northland Fire & Security Chemical Fire Suppression New
Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Corrections made by Councilmember Stigney, Councilmember Gunn, Clerk -Administrator Ericson, Assistant Clerk -Administrator Crane and Community Development Director Roberts
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
June 14, 2010 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn. 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, June 14, 2010, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, June 14, 2010, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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Karey Love, 7900 Sunnyside Road, requested the City Council reconsider allowing residents to 30
have chickens in the City limits. This would allow the residents to grow and eat some of their 31
food locally.. 32
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated the original Ordinance was passed over 10 years ago as the 34
City was becoming a more urban area. The City has not had any requests to date for for the 35
keeping of chickens. 36
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Mayor Flaherty suggested this issue be discussed further at a work session meeting. 38
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Dave Connelly, 2832 Woodcrest Drive, expressed concern about the upcoming street 40
improvement project. He presented the Council with a summary of the issues at his property 41
stating he had lived there since 1972. Mr. Connelly questioned if the City would be allowing his 42
double driveway to be grandfathered into the project or if he would need a variance to keep his 43
existing driveway. An addition was placed on the property given the shape of the driveway and 44
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he said he was told the driveway was grandfathered at that time. He hoped the Council would 1
allow them to maintain both driveways. 2
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson indicated staff could review the City Code further with regard to the 4
driveway. He stated the property owner might have to pay for the second access. 5
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Mayor Flaherty stated the City did have criteria for allowing two curb cuts and stated he was in 7
favor of having staff research the issue further. 8
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Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, asked if unlicensed, uninsured vehicles were a non-10
compliance issue handled by City staff. He stated this issue has come about in his neighborhood 11
and the site has not been brought into compliance. Mr. Mueller added that he would be in favor 12
of the City allowing chickens as well. 13
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Community Development Director Roberts stated the timeline varies, but generally the City 15
responds to complaints and gives a correction order. This would give the property owner 10 days 16
or two weeks to bring the site into compliance. If corrective actions are not taken, a second 17
notice is given. An abatement order would be done if the property owner refuses to clean up 18
their property, at which time, the clean up expense would be placed onto the homeowner’s 19
property taxes. 20
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Peter Bergstrom, 5133 Irondale Road, expressed concern about the infiltration basin proposed for 22
his yard. He was seeking clarification on where the basin would be placed to allow him to move 23
forward with his landscaping plans. 24
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Public Works Director DeBar stated he spoke with Mr. Bergstrom about widening his driveway 26
along with the P.I.P. He has incurred water damage on his property and the water line would be 27
replaced along his roadway. The City was running short on infiltration sites at this time and was 28
in need of volume and area. 29
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Mr. Bergstrom stated he felt the basin would create a burden on his property considering his 31
basement has already had water damage. He requested the City seek an alternative site for the 32
basin along his street. 33
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Mayor Flaherty indicated the basin could possibly be moved to the side of the property if another 35
site was not found. He questioned if the basin would assist in reducing the water problems for 36
the property. 37
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Joe Rhein, consulting engineer with Bonestroo, stated the infiltration basin would be in the 39
public street right-of-way and would not create additional water problems for the property as the 40
proposed basin would be shallow and would direct the water downward . 41
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Mr. Bergstrom asked if the City would assume liability for future water damage to his property 43
with the addition of an infiltration basin to this lot. 44
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Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the pictures and diagrams that were provided. She 1
suggested the neighbor at 5141 Irondale Road be contacted to take on an infiltration basin. 2
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Mr. Bergstrom felt this would make the most sense. 4
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Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the locations of the catch basins along the roadway 6
noting the basin next to Mr. Bergstrom’s property would catch the water from Woodale. 7
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Council Member Mueller stated the homeowner clearly has water issues on his property and 9
adding more water to the area is a concern. She felt the site had a hardship and suggested that 10
staff find another location for the for the proposed infiltration basin. 11
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Public Works Director DeBar stated the basin could be narrowed to match the size of the basin 13
proposed at 5109 Irondale Road. 14
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Mayor Flaherty stated the City would be trying to direct water away from Mr. Bergstrom’s 16
property with the catch basin and new infiltration basin. No additional water would be going 17
onto the site. 18
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Mr. Bergstrom felt all of the water from the north would now be directed towards his property to 20
flow to the infiltration basin. 21
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Mayor Flaherty questioned the Council on how to proceed with this issue. 23
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Council Member Stigney stated the Council directed staff to review to the type of mitigation 25
basin and provide this information back to the Council. 26
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Council Member Hull indicated he would be in favor of moving the basin further to the south as 28
the site does have water issues. 29
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Council Member Gunn noted the catch basin would assist with guiding water to the proper 31
location along with the new curb and gutter. Additional infiltration basins up the street would 32
assist with the water concerns as well. 33
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Mr. Bergstrom stated he was not concerned about water from the street coming into his yard 35
causing additional flooding. At present, the rainwater and water draining from neighboring 36
properties was enough to flood his basement. Additional water from the infiltration basin just 37
adds to an already tough situation. 38
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Mr. Rhein stated the watershed district has changed the calculations and the City was currently 40
behind on the number of basins at this time and would have to make up a portion in the coming 41
years street improvement projects. 42
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Mr. Bergstrom indicated he wanted to voice his concerns to protect his property. He was not 44
looking to stop the project but wanted to have the basin moved to the south. 45
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Council Member Mueller stated Mr. Bergstrom has expressed a hardship on his property and 2
wanted to see the City consider moving the basin to the south side of his property. She suggested 3
staff bring Mr. Bergstrom to the property low lying property on Red Oak as the infiltration basins 4
has greatly improved the water situation. 5
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Mayor Flaherty suggested this issue be further addressed with staff and if an agreement cannot be 7
reached that it be brought back to Council as an agenda item. 8
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 10
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None. 12
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 14
A. 7:05 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7624, a Resolution to Consider an On 15
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe’s located at 2400 County 16
Highway 10. 17
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 19
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. She 20
explained the City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating liquor license for Moe’s in June of 21
2009, and their renewal is before the Council for consideration. Moe’s has submitted their city 22
liquor license application materials (to include an outdoor liquor endorsement to sell liquor on 23
their outdoor deck), and the applicable fees. The following investigations and inspections have 24
been conducted to determine whether there is cause for the City to deny the application: 25
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane advised that the City’s Fire Marshal has issued a 27
satisfactory report on Moe’s. The Mounds View Police Department has issued a satisfactory 28
report for Moe’s. Staff has submitted a background check application on the owner of Moe’s to 29
the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Staff has not received the background 30
check back from BCA. The liquor license will be contingent on a satisfactory background check. 31
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The Finance Department issued a satisfactory report on Moe’s for their utility bill. However, 33
Ramsey County Property Records continue to show that Moe’s continues to be delinquent in 34
their property taxes for 2007, 2008, 2009 and first half of 2010, totaling $85,901.94. In 35
accordance with §502.04, subd. 2a of the City Code: 36
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No intoxicating liquor or wine license shall be granted for operation on any 38
premises on which taxes, assessments, utility bills or other financial claims of the 39
City are delinquent or unpaid. 40
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane indicated that Mr. Moritko sent an email to the Clerk-42
Administrator on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, stating that he made a payment of $50,000 to 43
Ramsey County. Attached is the email from Mr. Moritko for your reference. Attached are all 44
City Council Minutes regarding to the Moe’s property tax issue. Mr. Moritko has indicated to 45
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Staff that he will be presenting another new payment plan to the City Council at this meeting. 1
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the Council open the Public Hearing for 3
public comment. The City Council could either approve their liquor license contingent on a 4
satisfactory background check, and full payment of their property taxes or deny renewal in 5
accordance with Section 502.04(b) of the Mounds View City Code. If the City Council wishes to 6
approve the liquor license, then the license period would be from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 7
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. 9
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. 11
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Jeff Moritko, the owner of Moe’s, indicated the amount outstanding in property taxes does 13
include the first half of 2010, which are not yet outstanding. He explained he had applied for a 14
$90,000 loan and received $60,000 instead. At this time he had 2009 and 2008 property taxes 15
paid in full and has outstanding fees for 2007. Mr. Moritko explained he would continue to pay 16
off the outstanding amounts until he was current. He stated his loan would be modified in 90 17
days. 18
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Council Member Mueller questioned when the property taxes would be paid in full. Mr. Moritko 20
stated the balance of his loan ($30,000) would be available in 90 days to pay off the remainder of 21
the property taxes. In the meantime, payments would be made on a monthly basis. 22
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Mayor Flaherty asked if penalties and fees were considered property taxes. Clerk-Administrator 24
Ericson stated this was an obligation from the County that needed to be paid. 25
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Mr. Moritko said that he understood his account needed to be current. 27
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7624, 29
approving an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s at 2400 County Highway 10 30
contingent upon a satisfactory background check and full payment of property taxes/fees within 31
the next 120 days. 32
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Council Member Stigney questioned if 90 days would be sufficient. Mr. Moritko indicated 90 34
days would allow him to pay off the first half property taxes but 120 days would allow him to 35
address the second half taxes as well. 36
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Council Member Stigney indicated all utility bills and property taxes would be paid in full and 38
current in 120 days. 39
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Moritko for the great strides taken to improve the financial situation 41
at Moe’s. He stated the City did not want to put the business into a hardship, but that the City 42
rules and regulations must be followed. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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B. 7:10 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7625, a Resolution to Consider an On 2
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert’s Sports Bar and 3
Entertainment located at 2400 County Road H2. 4
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 6
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. 7
Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment has not submitted the city liquor license application 8
materials and the applicable fees. Application materials and fees were due to the City on June 4, 9
2010. Staff has sent numerous certified mailed letters to the business, and the owner has not 10
responded with his intentions on renewing this business license. Assistant Clerk-Administrator 11
Crane recommended the Council open the Public Hearing for public comments and postpone this 12
item to the next City Council meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010. 13
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. 15
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Council Member Gunn questioned how the City would respond if no response was received from 17
Robert’s. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated the license would be revoked and a new 18
license approval process would have to be sought. 19
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Council Member Mueller asked if the certified letters were confusing in any way and could have 21
led the owner to believe there was a code compliance issue. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated 22
he spoke with Mr. Halverson today and he was aware of the requirements. He said he had 23
reminded Mr. Halverson the liquor application was necessary or the license would lapse. A drop 24
dead date was set within the certified letters of June 15th. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated 25
staff could stop by the establishment to assure the owner fully understands the timeliness of the 26
approval process. 27
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Council Member Mueller questioned if liquor licenses were transferrable, if a business were to 29
sell to a new owner. Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane stated the license was nontransferable; 30
a new owner would be responsible for going through the license process to try to get a liquor 31
license. 32
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Continue the Public Hearing on Resolution 7625, and 34
Postpone the On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert’s Sports Bar and 35
Entertainment at 2400 County Road H2 to the next City Council Meeting on Monday, June 28, 36
2010. 37
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
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C. 7:15 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7626, a Resolution to Consider an On 41
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid located at 2200 42
County Highway 10. 43
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 1
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 2
Mermaid has not submitted the city liquor license application materials and the applicable fees. 3
Application materials and fees were due to the City on June 4, 2010. Staff has sent numerous 4
certified mailed letters to the business, and the owner has not responded with his intentions on 5
renewing this business license. Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the Council 6
open the Public Hearing for public comment, and postpone this item to the next City Council 7
Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010. 8
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. 10
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Council Member Mueller questioned if staff had spoken with the Hall family. Clerk-12
Administrator Ericson indicated he had not spoken with them but would contact them tomorrow 13
morning. 14
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Continue the Public Hearing for Resolution 7626, 16
and Postpone the On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid located at 2200 17
County Highway 10 to the next City Council Meeting on Monday, June 28, 2010. 18
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
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D. 7:20 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7627, a Resolution to Consider an Off 22
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor located at 2840 23
County Highway 10. 24
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 26
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 27
City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating liquor license for ABC Liquor in June of 2009, and 28
their renewal is before the Council for consideration. ABC Liquor’s Intoxicating Liquor License 29
will expire June 30, 2010. ABC Liquor has submitted their city liquor license application 30
materials and the applicable fees. The Mounds View Police Department has issued a satisfactory 31
report for ABC Liquor. Staff has received a satisfactory background check on the owner of 32
ABC Liquor from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The Finance 33
Department has issued a satisfactory report for ABC Liquor. The City’s Fire Marshal has issued 34
a satisfactory report for ABC Liquor. 35
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the City Council open the Public Hearing for 37
public input, and approve the license. If this renewal is approved, the time period of this license 38
will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 39
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. 41
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7627, 45
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approving an intoxicating Off Sale Liquor License for ABC Liquor located at 2840 County 1
Highway 10. 2
3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
5
E. 7:25 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7628, a Resolution to Consider an Off 6
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 7
County Road H2. 8
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 10
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 11
City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating liquor license for Vino & Stogies in June of 2009, 12
and their renewal is before the Council for consideration. Vino & Stogies’s Intoxicating Liquor 13
License will expire June 30, 2010. Vino & Stogies has submitted their city liquor license 14
application materials and the applicable fees. The Mounds View Police Department has issued a 15
satisfactory report for Vino & Stogies. Staff has received a satisfactory background check on the 16
owner of Vino & Stogies from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The 17
Finance Department has issued a satisfactory report for Vino & Stogies. The City’s Fire Marshal 18
has issued a satisfactory report for Vino & Stogies. 19
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the City Council open the Public Hearing for 21
public input, and approve the license. If this renewal is approved, the time period of this license 22
will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 23
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. 25
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. 27
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7628, 29
approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County 30
Road H2. 31
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
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F. 7:30 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7629, a Resolution to Consider an Off 35
Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor located at 2577 36
County Highway 10. 37
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 39
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 40
City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating liquor license for Big Top Liquor in June of 2009, 41
and their renewal is before the Council for consideration. Big Top Liquor’s Intoxicating Liquor 42
License will expire June 30, 2010. Big Top Liquor has submitted their city liquor license 43
application materials and the applicable fees. The Mounds View Police Department has issued a 44
satisfactory report for Big Top Liquor. Staff has received a satisfactory background check on the 45
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owner of Big Top Liquor from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The 1
Finance Department has issued a satisfactory report for Big Top Liquor. The City’s Fire Marshal 2
has issued a satisfactory report for Big Top Liquor. 3
4
Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the City Council open the Public Hearing for 5
public input, and approve the license. If this renewal is approved, the time period of this license 6
will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. 9
10
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7629, 13
approving an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Big Top Liquor located at 2577 County 14
Highway 10. 15
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
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G. 7:35 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7630, a Resolution to Consider an On 19
Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi Bar located 20
at 2394 County Highway 10. 21
22
Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 502 of 23
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 24
City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating liquor license for Taiko Sushi Bar in June of 2009, 25
and their renewal is before the Council for consideration. Taiko Sushi Bar’s Intoxicating Liquor 26
License will expire June 30, 2010. Taiko Sushi Bar has submitted their city liquor license 27
application materials and the applicable fees. The Mounds View Police Department has issued a 28
satisfactory report for Taiko Sushi Bar. Staff has received a satisfactory background check on 29
the owner of Taiko Sushi Bar from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). 30
The Finance Department shows Taiko Sushi Bar has $259.69 outstanding on a utility bill and 31
staff is confident this will be paid in full. The City’s Fire Marshal had several areas of concern 32
that needed to be addressed by the owner. Taiko Sushi Bar was re-inspected last Friday by the 33
Fire Marshall and has now passed inspection. 34
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the City Council open the Public Hearing for 36
public input, and approve the license. If this renewal is approved, the time period of this license 37
will be July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 38
39
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. 40
41
Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. 42
43
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7630, 44
approving an On Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License for Taiko Sushi Bar located at 2394 45
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County Highway 10. 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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H. 7:40 pm Public Hearing, Resolution 7631, a Resolution to Consider an Off 5
Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica located at 2640 County Road 6
I. 7
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that this item is in accordance with Chapter 503 of 9
the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is required for all liquor license renewals. The 10
City issued an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica in June of 2009. 11
SuperAmerica’s license will expire on June 30, 2010. SuperAmerica has submitted the city 12
liquor license application materials and the applicable fees. The Mounds View Police 13
Department has issued a satisfactory report for SuperAmerica. Staff has received a satisfactory 14
background check on the owner of SuperAmerica from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal 15
Apprehension (BCA). The Finance Department has issued a satisfactory report for 16
SuperAmerica. The City’s Fire Marshal has issued a satisfactory report for SuperAmerica. 17
18
Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended the City Council open the Public Hearing for 19
Public Comment, and approval of the license. The time period for this license will be July 1, 20
2010 to June 30, 2011. 21
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. 23
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Kevin Kennedy, district manager with SuperAmerica, stated he was present if the Council had 25
any questions or comments. 26
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Council Member Mueller asked if SuperAmerica had a reward program for employees to assist in 28
passing the compliance checks. Mr. Kennedy stated SuperAmerica offered comprehensive 29
computer training programs to all employees before they were allowed to operate a register. 30
Additional training is offered on a yearly basis and any failure within a store requires that all 31
employees at that location be retrained. 32
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. 34
35
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7631, 36
Approving an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica located at 2640 County Road 37
I. 38
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
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I. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 845, a Zoning Code Amendment 42
to Chapter 1112, B-1 Neighborhood Business District, adding Thrift Store 43
and other additional permitted uses. 44
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Community Development Director Roberts stated this was the second reading on a zoning code 1
text amendment to add “thrift store” as a permitted use in the B-1, Neighborhood Business 2
district. Dawn Huffman wanted the City to make this change so she may open a thrift store in the 3
vacant space at 2408 County Road I. City staff felt that more permitted uses could also be added 4
to the B-1 zoning district. According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the B-1 district is as 5
follows: 6
The purpose of the B-1, Neighborhood Business District, is to provide for the 7
establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or service outlets 8
which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. 9
These centers are to provide services and goods for the surrounding neighborhoods and 10
are not intended to draw customers from the entire community. 11
12
Community Development Director Roberts indicated the Planning Commission recommended 13
the text amendment, as does staff. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 845, 16
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1112.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to add additional 17
permitted uses to the B-1, Neighborhood Business, Zoning District and consent to the publication of 18
a summary for the ordinance as authorized by City Charter section 3.07. 19
20
Council Member Stigney felt thrift stores were more suited for the B-3 district and not the B-1, 21
and he would therefore not support this motion. 22
23
ROLL CALL: Hull/Stigney/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty. 24
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Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 26
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J. Resolution 7623, Reapproving the Final Plat & Development Agreement for 28
the Select Senior Living project at County Highway 10 & Groveland Road 29
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Community Development Director Roberts stated that on October 27, 2008, the City Council 31
passed Resolution 7347, which approved the final plat and development agreement for the Select 32
Senior Living development. This was the last of the Council actions required in order for the 33
project to move forward. Per city code, an applicant has 120 days to record the plat with Ramsey 34
County, and if the recording does not happen within this timeframe, the plat approval is void. 35
The code also states that the plat can be reapproved and the applicant given up to another 120 36
days. Due to the shakeup within the banking industry, Select Senior Living was not able to start 37
the project within the allowed 120 days and their final plat and development agreement approval 38
became void. 39
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Community Development Director Roberts noted that on July 13, 2009, October 26, 2009 and 41
February 22, 2010, the City Council re-approved the final plat and development agreement for 42
this project for an additional 120 days. The applicant anticipates securing financing and will then 43
move forward with this project. Select Senior Living is again asking for a 120 day re-approval of 44
the final plat and development agreement which would expire on October 20, 2010. 45
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Community Development Director Roberts advised that Select Senior Living, represented by Joel 2
Larson, has submitted a letter requesting the final plat and development agreement be re-3
approved for a fourth time. They still plan to construct this project but unfortunately continue 4
running into problems beyond their control. Staff requests that the City Council pass Resolution 5
7623, reapproving the Select Senior Living final plat and development agreement. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7623, 8
reapproving the Select Senior Living Final Plat and Development Agreement. 9
10
Council Member Mueller commended staff and Council for working with the applicant to 11
complete this building project as this was a much needed entity for the City of Mounds View. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
K. Resolution 7632, Approving a Step Increase for Community Development 16
Director Ken Roberts and a Longevity Increase for Policy Officer Ben 17
Knitter, MVPD 18
19
Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane stated that Community Development Director Ken Roberts 20
is a current employee with the City of Mounds View. His supervisor, James Ericson, has 21
reviewed his performance as it relates to his responsibilities outlined in the job description. It 22
was determined that Community Development Director Roberts has satisfactory performed in 23
the capacity of his position, and therefore, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the 24
Mounds View Personnel Manual. She advised that Officer Ben Knitter (School Resource 25
Officer) is a current employee with the Mounds View Police Department. His supervisor, 26
Interim Police Chief Tom Kinney, has reviewed his performance as it relates to his 27
responsibilities outlined in the job description. Officer Knitter has satisfactorily performed in 28
the capacity of his position, and therefore, a longevity wage adjustment is consistent with the 29
LELS Police Officers Union Contract. 30
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane recommended approval of Resolution 7632, approving 32
Community Development Director Robert’s step wage increase effective on June 16, 2010 and 33
Officer Knitter’s longevity wage increase effective June 27, 2010. 34
35
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7632, 36
approving Community Development Director Robert’s step wage increase and Officer Knitter’s 37
longevity wage increase. 38
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
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L. Resolution 7622, Approving an Agreement with Rick Wriskey for Urban 42
Forestry Services 43
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Public Works Director DeBar explained this item was a continuation from the May 24, 2010 City 45
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Council meeting when it was postponed to allow staff additional time to investigate the type of 1
employment most suitable for Mr. Wriskey. He reviewed Mr. Wriskey’s involvement with the 2
City would be limited to eight hours per week, however, more time will be used during peak 3
season and less during other months. An estimated $14,000 would be needed to cover Mr. 4
Wriskey’s wages and the 2010 budget does have $16,000 earmarked for Forestry. 5
6
Public Works Director DeBar advised that Mr. Wriskey has obtained liability insurance to 7
provide the forestry services and will be using his own vehicle and equipment to perform the 8
services for the City. After completing a PERA worksheet, it recommended that Mr. Wriskey be 9
an independent contractor for the City and not as a part-time employee. Staff recommends that 10
the City Council consider adopting Resolution 7622 authorizing an independent contractor 11
agreement allowing Mr. Wriskey to provide Urban Forestry Services to the City of Mounds 12
View. 13
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Council Member Mueller asked if the language in the agreement regarding vehicle usage should 15
be removed. Public Works Director DeBar stated this language would be removed as Mr. 16
Wriskey would be using his own vehicle and equipment. Mr. Wriskey has requested a magnetic 17
City of Mounds View sign for his vehicle. 18
19
Council Member Mueller questioned if the contract was renewable on a yearly basis. Public 20
Works Director DeBar stated the contract had a seven day written notice clause and would 21
otherwise be on-going. 22
23
Council Member Stigney suggested Mr. Wriskey train an intern based on Mr. Wriskey’s 24
knowledge of the City. 25
26
Mayor Flaherty agreed with this suggestion. 27
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Council Member Gunn expressed concern about training an intern as there was no guarantee the 29
intern would stay with the City. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated he would look into the 30
suggestion and would report back to the Council. 31
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7622, 33
Authorizing an Independent Contractor Agreement allowing Rick Wriskey to provide Urban 34
Forestry Services for the City of Mounds View at a rate not to exceed $50.00 per hour plus 35
mileage. 36
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Council Member Stigney proposed an amendment to the Resolution requesting the language read 38
that the Council was entering into an Independent Contractor Agreement. 39
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AMENDMENT MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To revise Resolution 7622 language to 41
indicate that the Council was entering into an Independent Contractor Agreement. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Amendment to motion carried. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried as amended. 1
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 3
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A. Licenses for Approval. 5
B. Set up a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2010, at 7:05 p.m., to Consider 6
a Temporary 3.2 On-Sale Liquor License for the Anoka/Blaine Jaycees to 7
Serve Liquor during the Mounds View Festival in the Park on Saturday, 8
August 21, 2010. 9
C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, June 28, 2010, at 7:10 p.m., to Consider a 10
revision or a revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for an Outside Sales 11
Operation for Robert’s Sports Bar at 2400 County Road H2. 12
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 14
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 16
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 18
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Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 20
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26
A. May 10, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes. 27
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the May 10, 2010, City Council meeting 29
minutes as presented. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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B. May 24, 2010, Executive Session Minutes. 34
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve the May 24 , 2010, City Council Executive 36
Session meeting minutes as presented. 37
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
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11. REPORTS 41
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 42
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Mayor Flaherty reported the City received a plaque from the Irondale High School thanking the 1
City for participating in the Strive Program. Council Member Gunn further explained how the 2
Strive Program worked to increase the confidence of high school students. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty shared a letter from Northwest Youth and Family Services. 5
6
Council Member Mueller announced she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities 7
Seminar in St. Cloud, June 24-26, 2010, along with Council Member Gunn. 8
9
Council Member Mueller indicated the Festival in the Park was scheduled for August 21, 2010. 10
She suggested anyone wishing to volunteer to contact the City for further information. 11
12
Council Member Gunn stated National Night Out will be August 3, 2010. She encouraged 13
apartment complexes to take part in the event. 14
15
Council Member Hull noted some mail was stolen along Erickson Drive last month. Included in 16
mail were utility/water bills for the residents that were now being charged a $5 late fee. He 17
questioned if the $5 fee could be waived. 18
19
Finance Director Beer questioned if a police report was filed. Council Member Hull noted a 20
report was filed as several residents were affected. 21
22
Mayor Flaherty suggested the residents speak with Finance Director Beer to request that the fees 23
be waived. 24
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B. Reports of Staff. 26
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1. Community Development Quarterly Report 28
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Community Development Director Roberts reviewed the quarterly report in detail with the 30
Council. He reported spending was below the 25% threshold at about 19%. In addition, 31
revenues were down slightly but building permits this spring were increasing over last year. 32
Community Development Director Roberts thanked his department and support staff stating they 33
have been great to work with over the past two years. 34
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Director Roberts for the great report. 36
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2. Other Reports 38
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Council Member Mueller questioned if any progress had been made at 2756 Sherwood Road. 40
Public Works Director DeBar stated the contractor was using a sub-contractor to complete the 41
modifications. He was working with Bonestroo to get the work completed properly and to 42
receive a proper timeline. At this time $182,000 was being withheld from the contractor in an 43
escrow account and if the work was not completed properly the City have it done using these 44
funds. The homeowner has been informed of the progress. 45
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson reported the renaming of County Highway 10 was being addressed 2
and staff questioned if TIF could be used for the financing of this expense. He reviewed this 3
issue with the City Attorney and it was found that TIF could be used for these expenditures, new 4
signage, etc. A joint meeting with Spring Lake Park would be the next step if Council felt this 5
was a timely issue. He asked how the Council would like to proceed. 6
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Council Member Stigney requested the County remove the Highway 10 signs at Long Lake 8
Road. He noted he would be willing to review the new signage at a future meeting. 9
10
Council Member Hull questioned how a sign would be paid for outside of the City, as he was in 11
favor of the signs being uniform. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated this might have to come 12
from the general fund. 13
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Council Member Mueller asked if staff had an estimate for the sign replacement expenses. 15
Clerk-Administrator Ericson indicated a rough estimate of $25,000 for the signs. 16
17
Council Member Mueller was not in favor of moving forward with this issue due to the expense. 18
19
Council Member Gunn stated she was in favor of the name change as there was growing 20
confusion between Highway 10 and County Highway 10. However, the cost could be prohibitive 21
at this time. 22
23
Mayor Flaherty agreed the change had to be done at some time, but now may not be the time. 24
25
Clerk-Administrator Ericson questioned if the Council was in favor of purchasing a parcel of 26
land adjacent to property owned by the City. He explained he wanted to make the Council aware 27
the property was available, but understood now may not be the time. 28
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Council Member Mueller stated the property has been available for over 90 days and the price 30
has been reduced. 31
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Council Member Hull asked what interest the City had in this parcel. Clerk-Administrator 33
Ericson stated the parcel was three-fourths of an acre and a potential redeveloped subdivision 34
could be placed in this area and would increase the tax base for the City. 35
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Mayor Flaherty indicated he was not in favor of the purchase at this time. 37
38
Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated he attended the Police Civil Service Commission meeting last 39
week. The opening for the Police Chief was discussed and interviews were conducted. At this 40
time, two names were certified on an eligibility list. The direction at this time would be for the 41
Council to meet with the top candidate individually. At the June 28th meeting, staff would then 42
request a motion from Council to complete the necessary background investigation, 43
psychological examination, etc. 44
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson noted the Planning Commission would meet next Wednesday to 1
review a variance request from the Harstads for Long View Estates, the property just south of 2
County Road H2. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow for 10 lots, not 8 lots, which is 3
required by code. If the Planning Commission approves the request a plat application would then 4
be submitted. 5
6
Clerk-Administrator Ericson reported the City of Mounds View now has a Facebook page. The 7
site would provide another avenue to forward information to residents or community business 8
owners. 9
10
Clerk-Administrator Ericson indicated that he and Finance Director Beer would be attending the 11
League of Minnesota Conference and he looked forward to the information gained to assist the 12
City with the coming budget cycle. 13
14
Community Development Director Roberts noted Wednesday, June 16, 2010, was the staff 15
appreciation luncheon. 16
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 18
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None. 20
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12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. 22
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. 23
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13. ADJOURNMENT 25
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m. 27
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