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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 27, 2009
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
A. Eagle Scouts Recognition
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 7480 Hiring Kenneth Koss to the Position of Police Officer.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance 821, Business Registration Program. (Roll Call Vote)
C. First Reading - Zoning Code Amendments
1. First Reading of Ordinance 827, Revising Chapter 1104.01, Subd. 5c, of the Zoning
Code to Remove the Word “decks” from Allowed Encroachments. .
2. First Reading of Ordinance 828, Revising Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1b of the Zoning
Code to Clarify Language in Regards to Accessory Building Height. .
3. First Reading of Ordinance 829, Revising Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code to
Remove R-O, Residential-Office Zoning District.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 830, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to
Allow a total of 800 Gallons of Flammable Liquid in Industrial Districts without a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
5. First Reading of Ordinance 831, Revising Chapter 1103.18 of the Zoning Code in
Regard to Satellite Dishes.
6. First Reading of Ordinance 832, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to
Add Day Care Centers as a Conditional Use in R-1 Districts in Public Buildings,
Schools, and Religious Institutions.
D. Resolution 7481, Authorizing Step Increases for Officer Peter Berling (MVPD), Officer Nick
Erickson (MVPD), Michael Strand (Cable), and Don Burda (Community Development).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:10pm for the Second Reading and
Adoption of the Following Zoning Code Amendments:
1. Ordinance 827, Revising Chapter 1104.01, Subd. 5c, of the Zoning Code to
Remove the Word “decks” from Allowed Encroachments.
2. Ordinance 828, Revising Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1b of the Zoning Code to Clarify
Language in Regards to Accessory Building Height.
3. Ordinance 829, Revising Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code to Remove R-O,
Residential-Office Zoning District.
4. Ordinance 830, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to Allow a total of
800 Gallons of Flammable Liquid in Industrial Districts without a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP).
5. Ordinance 831, Revising Chapter 1103.18 of the Zoning Code in Regards to
Satellite Dishes.
6. Ordinance 832, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to Add Day Care
Centers as a Conditional Use in R-1 Districts in Public Buildings, Schools, and
Religious Institutions.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 13, 2009, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Update on The Mermaid.
2. Temporary Building Inspector Position
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 27, 2009
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
A. Eagle Scouts Recognition
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 7480 Hiring Kenneth Koss to the Position of Police Officer.
B. Second Reading of Ordinance 821, Business Registration Program. (Roll Call Vote)
C. First Reading - Zoning Code Amendments
1. First Reading of Ordinance 827, Revising Chapter 1104.01, Subd. 5c, of the Zoning
Code to Remove the Word “decks” from Allowed Encroachments. .
2. First Reading of Ordinance 828, Revising Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1b of the Zoning
Code to Clarify Language in Regards to Accessory Building Height. .
3. First Reading of Ordinance 829, Revising Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code to
Remove R-O, Residential-Office Zoning District.
4. First Reading of Ordinance 830, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to
Allow a total of 800 Gallons of Flammable Liquid in Industrial Districts without a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
5. First Reading of Ordinance 831, Revising Chapter 1103.18 of the Zoning Code in
Regard to Satellite Dishes.
6. First Reading of Ordinance 832, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to
Add Day Care Centers as a Conditional Use in R-1 Districts in Public Buildings,
Schools, and Religious Institutions.
D. Resolution 7481, Authorizing Step Increases for Officer Peter Berling (MVPD), Officer Nick
Erickson (MVPD), Michael Strand (Cable), and Don Burda (Community Development).
City Council Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2009
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 10, 2009 at 7:10pm for the Second Reading and
Adoption of the Following Zoning Code Amendments:
1. Ordinance 827, Revising Chapter 1104.01, Subd. 5c, of the Zoning Code to
Remove the Word “decks” from Allowed Encroachments.
2. Ordinance 828, Revising Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1b of the Zoning Code to Clarify
Language in Regards to Accessory Building Height.
3. Ordinance 829, Revising Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code to Remove R-O,
Residential-Office Zoning District.
4. Ordinance 830, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to Allow a total of
800 Gallons of Flammable Liquid in Industrial Districts without a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP).
5. Ordinance 831, Revising Chapter 1103.18 of the Zoning Code in Regards to
Satellite Dishes.
6. Ordinance 832, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to Add Day Care
Centers as a Conditional Use in R-1 Districts in Public Buildings, Schools, and
Religious Institutions.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 13, 2009, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Update on The Mermaid.
2. Temporary Building Inspector Position
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m.
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chief of Police, Mike Sommer
Item Title/Subject: Approval to Kenneth Koss as Police Officer
Date of Report: July 27, 2009
Background:
The City Council has approved the hiring of a Police Officer for a current vacancy in the
Police Department. The Police Civil Service Commission has certified an active eligibility
list for the position based on previously conducted testing components, which included
written testing, and interviews. The top three candidates on the list are as follows:
1. Kenneth Koss
2. Travis Minke
3. Greggory Neumann
The #1 candidate in standing on the eligibility list, Kenneth Koss, has successfully
completed all of the required testing procedures, which included written testing,
background examination, physical examination, psychological examination and physical
agility testing.
Staff have personally met and interviewed Mr. Koss and recommends he be hired to the
position.
Recommendation:
Staff seeks council approval to proceed with appointing Kenneth Koss to the Position of
Police Officer at the step one rate of pay for the position ($3,587.47 per month) in
accordance with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Contract, which governs the
compensation for this position. This hire is to be effective on August 3, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sommer
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 7480
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPOINTING KENNETH KOSS TO THE
POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the hiring of a Police Officer for a
current vacancy in the Police Department, and the Police Civil Service Commission has
approved the procedures for establishing an eligibility register to fill this vacancy, and;
WHEREAS, the approved hiring procedures consist of a competitive written
examination, resume scoring, oral interviews, background investigations, physical
examination, psychological examination, and physical agility testing, and;
WHEREAS, the Police Civil Service Commission has certified the eligibility list for
the opening, and Kenneth Koss is the top candidate standing on the eligibility register,
and his background investigation, physical, psychological, and physical agility testing
have all been successfully completed, and;
WHEREAS, staff of the Police Department have met with Mr. Koss, and the
Chief of Police recommends he be appointed to the position of Police Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby appoint Kenneth Koss to the position of Police Officer effective August 3,
2009 at the step one rate of pay as stipulated in the Law Enforcement Labor Services
contract for the position.
Adopted this 27thth day of July 2009.
______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7C
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
Type of Business: Action
Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Ken Roberts, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Proposed Code Amendments, Ordinances 827-832
Introduction:
Over the past few years, Community Development staff has been compiling a list of city
code amendments that should be made. The discovery of a needed code amendment
comes about in many ways, such as, something in the community or general practices
change, staff discovers that there is a better way to operate, issues or requests from
residents or city attorney recommendations.
Discussion:
Here is a list of code amendments that staff is proposing:
• Remove the word “decks” from allowed encroachments (Chapter 1104.01 Subd.
5c) – the code allows certain things to encroach beyond the building setbacks, such as a
front door stoop or steps, bay windows, chimneys, eaves, awnings, etc. The code currently
has the word decks in this list, but the code also has a specific setback requirement for
decks. As such, it should be removed from this section.
• Clarify and simplify accessory building height (Chapter 1106.03 Subd. 1b) - The
Code currently states that accessory buildings shall not exceed 15 feet in height, which is
measured at the midpoint between the eave and highest peak. This is very difficult for staff
to verify during an inspection, and confusing for property owners when they are designing
the building. Staff would like to change the code for accessory buildings in residential
districts - the height shall not exceed 20 feet or that of the principal structure, whichever is
less, as measured at the highest peak.
• Remove the R-O, Residential-Office zoning district (Chapter 1111)– there has
been only one property (2865 Highway 10) that was zoned R-O. The City recently rezoned
this property to R-4 for the senior living development. Thus, there are no properties zoned
R-O in Mounds View, and staff does not foresee the City using this zoning designation in
the future. As such, staff recommends that the City eliminate this zoning designation from
the City Code.
Code Amendments Staff Report
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• Flammable liquids in Industrial districts (Chapter 1116.02) – the Planning
Commission began talking about this matter last year. Currently, the City allows the
storage of flammable liquids in industrial districts as a conditional use (above ground
storage or over 25,000 gallons below ground). This discussion began after a business
contacted the city because they wanted to have a 1,000-gallon tank of propane. City staff
thought it was unnecessary for them to go through the CUP process for that size tank but
as the code reads, any amount of above ground storage requires a CUP. The Planning
Commission came to a consensus to change the code to require conditional use permits
only for a combined total amount of 800 gallons or more of flammable liquid.
• Address 36 inch or less satellite dish antennas (Chapter 1103.18) – the city code
currently addresses satellite dishes, but it was written before the small three foot diameter
dishes became common. These small dishes must face south without any obstructions
which has caused residents to install them anywhere in their yards, including close to the
street. The Planning Commission did not want to regulate them very much, but felt that
they should not be installed in the right-of-way, on easements or in wetlands.
• Daycare centers in churches (Chapter 1106.04 Subd.1) – every church in Mounds
View except for Bethlehem Baptist (PUD) is zoned R-1 (churches are allowed as a
conditional use in R-1 districts), and at least one of the churches operates a daycare
center. The city code allows licensed daycare facilities in R-1 districts as a permitted use
but only if there are 12 or fewer persons, otherwise larger daycare centers are only allowed
in R-2 or higher districts. The church daycare centers probably have more than 12 children
in them, but they do not appear to cause problems for the neighborhoods. Staff
recommends adding language to the R-1 zoning district to allow daycare centers to operate
in public or semi-public buildings (churches, schools or community centers) as a conditional
use.
Due to the long length of some of the amendments, staff requests that the City Council see
the attached ordinances to review the proposed language changes. The changes are
indicated by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text.
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed all of these code amendments and
recommended approval on June 17, 2009 and July 1, 2009.
Code Amendments Staff Report
Page 3
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council review the proposed zoning code amendments and
suggest changes or act on the attached ordinances:
1. Ordinance 827: Remove “decks” from allowed encroachments
2. Ordinance 828: Change accessory building height
3. Ordinance 829: Remove the R-O, Residential-Office zoning district
4. Ordinance 830: Allow up to 800 gallons of above-ground storage of flammable
liquids
5. Ordinance 831: Address 36 inch diameter satellite dishes
6. Ordinance 832: Add daycare centers as a conditional use in R-1 districts in public
buildings, schools, and religious institutions.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
ORDINANCE 827
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1104 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING
CODE TO REMOVE “DECKS” FROM ALLOWED ENCROACHMENTS
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1104.01 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1104.01, Subd. 5. Encroachments:
c. Terraces, steps, decks, stoops or similar features; provided they do not
extend above the height of the ground floor level of the principal structure or
to a distance less than two (2’) feet from any lot line.
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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE 828
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1102, 1104 AND 1106 OF THE MOUNDS
VIEW ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT,
THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED ACCESSORY BUILDING HEIGHT, AND REQUIRED
ACCESSORY BUILDING SEPARATION DISTANCE
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1102 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1102.02, Definitions:
Subd. 12. Building Height. Building height is to be measured from the average
established curb level or from the average ground level at the building line,
whichever is higher, to the top of the cornice of a flat roof, to the deck line of a
mansard roof and to the mean distance of the highest gable on a pitched or
hipped roof to the highest roof surface.
SECTION 2: Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1104.02, Subd. 3, Height Limitations:
f. The height of any detached accessory building shall not exceed 20 feet or
that of the principal structure, whichever is less.
SECTION 3: Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1106.03, Subd. 1. Accessory Uses:
b. Accessory building shall not exceed fifteen twenty feet (20’) or that of the
principal structure, whichever is less, in height and shall be five feet (5’) or
more from all lot lines of adjoining lots. Accessory buildings 120 square feet
or under shall be three feet (3’) or more from any other building or structure
on the same lot. Accessory buildings over 120 square feet shall comply with
the minimum fire separation distance as required by the Minnesota State
Building Code.
Ordinance 828
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SECTION 4. 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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE 829
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1111 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE
BY DELETING THE R-O, RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT, AND
AMENDING CHAPTERS 1008, 1104, 1105, 1121 AND 1124 TO REMOVE ALL
REFERENCES TO THE R-O ZONING DISTRICT FROM THE CITY CODE
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1111 is hereby deleted.
SECTION 2: Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1008.09, Subd. 2. and Chapter 1008.09, Subd. 3
Subd. 3. Signs Allowed by District: The following table represents the allowable signage and
area requirements (in square feet) by zoning district:
Sign Type R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 I-1 CRP PUD
Ground No No 32 32 32 200 200 200 200 100 *
Wall No No 64 64 No 100 100 100 100 100 *
Projection No No No No No
32 100
8 24 24 24 No *
Window No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No *
Identification 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 8 8 8 4 *
Temporary Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Real Estate 10 10 32 32 10 32 32 32 32 32 64 32 32
Home Occupation 1 1 No No 1 No No No No No No No No
Campaign Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Billboards No No No No No No No No No No No No No
Directional No** No** 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8
Construction 8 8 8 8 8 8 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Incidental 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Signage requirements within a PUD shall be as allowed by the PUD Narrative document. If no such document
exists, signage shall be as permitted for a B-3 zoning district.
** Directional signs may be allowed within right of ways upon written approval of the City, the appropriate
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the road way (if not the City) and the owner of the property directly
abutting said sign. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01; Ord. 769, 5-8-06)
Ordinance 829
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Subd. 3. Ground Sign Height, by District: The following table represents the maximum
height allowed for ground signs in each zoning district.
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 I-1 CRP PUD
(1)(1)8 8 8 8 20 20(3)35(3)35 35(3)35(3)(2) (3)
(1) No ground sign, other than home occupation, campaign, real estate, incidental and
temporary signs shall be allowed in these districts.
(2) Signage requirements within a PUD shall be as indicated by the PUD Narrative
document. If no such document exists, signage shall be as allowed for a B-3 zoning
District. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01)
(3) Maximum billboard sign height in some locations is 45 feet. Refer to Section 1008.10,
subdivision 6 of this Code. (Ord. 769, 5-8-06).
Chapter 1008.10 Subd. 2
d. In the R-0 and B-1 zoning districts, the area allowance, as indicated in Section
1008.08, subdivision 2, reflects the combined area for all wall, ground and
projection signage on that lot. (Ord. 679, 5-29-01)
SECTION 4: Chapter 1104 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1104.01 Subd. 3, Setbacks for Principal Buildings
District Front
Yard Side Yard Rear Yard
Minimum Minimum When Abuts
Residential
Minimum When Abuts
Residential
R-1 30 a.d. 10 b. 30d.
R-2 30 a.d. 10 b. 30d.
R-3 30 10 c. 20 c. 30 40
R-4 30 20 c. 20 c. 30 50
R-5 -- As required under Chapter 1110.05 of this Title --
R-O 20 c.20 c.30 50
B-1 30 10 c. 20 c. 20 30
B-2 30 10 c. 20 c. 20 30
B-3 30 10 c. 20 c. 20 40
B-4 30 10 c. 30 30 40
I-1 40 20 c. 40 40 40
PUD -- As required under Chapter 1120 of this Title --
Ordinance 829
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Chapter 1104.01. Yard Requirements:
Subd. 4. Minimum Setbacks for Accessory Buildings, Driveways and Parking Areas:
a. Accessory Buildings (detached from a principal building): (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(1) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-O:
(a) front: no accessory building shall be located between the front of the
principal building and the front lot line. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(b) side: five feet (5') except the minimum setback shall be thirty feet
(30') from any lot line abutting a public street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
(c) rear, including street frontages at the rear of through lots: five feet
(5'). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
c. Parking Areas:
(1) R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O:
(a) Residential uses: Parking lots and driveways shall be set back
five feet (5'). Where a parking area would encroach into an
easement, the property owner shall obtain approval for an
encroachment permit if required by the appropriate authority prior
to construction of the driveway. (Ord. 524, 2-22-93; Ord. 590, 11-
25-96; Ord. 620, 7-27-98; Ord. 642, 1-10-00; Amended, Ord.
752, 9-13-04)
Chapter 1104.02. Area and Building Size Regulations:
Subd. 2. Lot Dimensions: Lot width and area shall not be less than the following:
a. Width
(1) R-1 interior lot 75 feet
(2) R-1 corner lot, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-0 100 feet
Subd. 3. Height Limitations:
b. R-4, R-0 Districts: No building or structure shall have a height greater than three (3)
stories.
Ordinance 829
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SECTION 5: Chapter 1105 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1105.01: Districts Established:
Subd. 1. Establishment of Districts: The following zoning classifications are hereby
established within the City:
a. Residential Districts:
R-1, Single-Family Residential District
R-2, Single- and Two-Family Residential District
R-3, Medium Density Residential District
R-4, High Density Residential District
R-5, Mobile Home District
R-0, Residential/Office District
SECTION 6: Chapter 11121 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
1121.09: STALL, AISLE AND DRIVEWAY DESIGN:
Subd. 1. Dimensions:
b. Maximum Residential Driveway Widths: (For the purpose of this subsection,
the width of a driveway in an R-1, R-2 or R-5 District shall include any parallel-
attached parking area):
Residential Zoning District Maximum Driveway Width
R-1, Single-Family Residential Thirty-five feet (35') or the width of the garage plus an
additional twelve feet (12'), whichever is greater.
R-2, Zero Lot Line Subdivisions Width of the garage servicing dwelling unit. (Refer to
Section 1107.07, subdivision. 3d and 3e of this Title if
driveways are combined.).
R-2, Single and Two-Family Residential If driveways are separate, width of the garage or twenty
feet (20'), whichever is greater: If combined, width of
garages or thirty-six feet (36'), whichever is greater.
R-3, Medium Density Residential
R-4, High Density Residential, and
R-O, Residential-Office
Thirty-two feet (32')
R-5, Mobile Home Park Twenty-four feet (24')
Ordinance 829
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Subd. 5. Curb Cuts and Driveway Openings:
b. Curb Cut Widths. Widths of curb cuts shall be as follows, subject to
requirements of Subdivision 5e hereof:
Type of Land Use Maximum Width of Curb Cut
Single Family Residential (R-1)
Manufactured Homes (R-5)
24 Feet
Zero Lot Line Subdivisions (R-2)
(with separate driveways)
20 Feet
Zero Lot Line Subdivisions (R-2)
(with combined driveways)
36 Feet
Medium Density Residential (R-2, R-3)
High Density Residential (R-4)
Residential Office (R-O)
32 Feet
Commercial, Industrial
(B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, I-1)
32 Feet
Public Parks & Preservation Areas
(R-1, CRP)
32 Feet
SECTION 7: Chapter 1124 of the Mounds View Zoning Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1124.03: Allowance for Towers and Antennae by Zoning District:
Subd. 2. Conditional Uses, Specific Districts: Wireless telecommunication towers and
antennae shall be allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit in the zoning
districts specified in the table below and in accordance with the co-location
requirements stated in Section 1124.04, siting requirements and design criteria stated
in Section 1124.05, and the procedural requirements stated in Section 1124.06. The
procedure for review and action on conditional use permits shall be as stated in Section
1125.01. Conditional use permits are not required for towers and/or antennae used by
the City for City purposes or public agencies for public safety purposes; or for repair,
adjustment or replacement of the elements of a wireless telecommunication antenna
array affixed to a tower, if the repair, replacement or adjustment does not reduce
acceptable safety standards. The height limitations listed in the following table shall
include all parts of the wireless telecommunication tower and antenna structure except
for that space needed for lightening diffusion apparatus. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97)
Ordinance 829
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Zoning Districts Height Limitations With Co-location
R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-O
(antennae only)
10 feet above the height of the roof, allowed
only if mounted on educational facilities, religious
institutions, government or public utility buildings; or in
“upward thrusting architectural elements” such as
church steeples, bell towers or smokestacks1
N/A
B-1, B-2 75 Feet 95 Feet 2
B-3, B-4, PUD
(Commercial PUDs only.) 3 100 Feet 120 Feet 2
I-1, PUD
(Industrial PUDs only.) 3 150 Feet N/A
CRP and City-Owned Land
Zoned R-1
100 feet, allowed only if incorporated into new or
existing facilities or structures, such as using the tower
as a light standard for ball fields or parking areas, or
into mature tree stands that provide a suitable screen
for at least half the height of the tower.
120 Feet 2
SECTION 8. The City reserves Chapter 1111 for future use.
SECTION 9. 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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE 830
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1116 OF THE CITY ZONING CODE
PERTAINING TO THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS IN INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1001 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
1116.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in an I-1
District:
Flammable liquids: Above ground storage not to exceed a total of 800 gallons;
underground bulk storage only, not to exceed twenty five thousand (25,000) gallons
if located not less than fifty feet (50”) from a residential district.
Chapter 1116.04: Conditional Uses: The following are conditional uses in an I-1
District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and
regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 20. Storage of flammable liquids: over 800 gallons above ground. (1988
Code §40.20)
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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE 831
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1103 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING
CODE TO ADDRESS 36 INCH OR LESS DIAMETER SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1103 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
Chapter 1103.18: SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS:
Subd. 1. Residential Districts: The installation of satellite dish antennas over 36” in diameter
in R-1, R-2 and R-5 Residential Districts shall meet the following requirements:
a. The maximum dish diameter shall be twelve feet (12').
b. A dish with a diameter larger than three feet (3') shall not be installed on any
structure, building, garage or accessory building but shall be ground mounted.
c. A dish shall not be installed in a front yard or side yard.
d. The location of a dish shall satisfy building setback requirements of subdivision
1104.01(3) of this Title and solar sky space easement requirements of Section 1103.04
of this Chapter.
e. The total height of the installation shall not exceed fifteen feet (15').
f. A building permit is required prior to installation.
g. The installation shall comply with Federal Communication Commission regulations.
Subd. 2. Other Zoning Districts: Installation of satellite dish antennas in other zoning districts
shall meet the following requirements:
a. The location of a dish shall satisfy building setback requirements of subdivision
1104.01(3) of this Title and solar sky space easement requirements of Section 1103.04
of this Chapter. (1988 Code §40.04)
Ordinance 831
Page 2
Subd. 3. All Zoning Districts: Installation of satellite dish antennas 36” or less in diameter
shall meet the following requirements:
a. A satellite dish shall not be installed in a public right-of-way, public easement or
wetland.
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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
ORDINANCE 832
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1106 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING
CODE TO ALLOW DAYCARE CENTERS AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN R-1
DISTRICTS IN PUBLIC OR SEMI-PUBLIC RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS AND
NEIGHBORHOOD OR COMMUNITY CENTERS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LIMITED TO ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS CHURCHES,
TEMPLES AND SYNAGOGUES
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Chapter 1106 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with the
proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
1106.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in an R-1 District
(requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 1125.01 of this Title):
Subd. 1. Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community
centers, public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and
senior high schools and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples and
synagogues; provided, that:
a. Front yard depths shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35').
b. Side yards shall be no less than thirty feet (30').
c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in Section
1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
d. Adequate screening from abutting residential uses and landscaping is provided in
compliance with Section 1103.08 of this Title.
e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided on the site or on lots directly
abutting or directly across a public street to the principal use in compliance with
Chapter 1121 of this Title and that such parking is adequately screened and
landscaped from surrounding and abutting residential uses in compliance with Section
1103.08 of this Title.
Ordinance 832
Page 2
f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where
applicable by Chapter 1122 of this Title.
g. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and
satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96)
Subd. 8. Day care center or group nursery operating in a public or semi-public recreational
building, neighborhood or community center, public and private educational institution limited
to elementary, junior high and senior high schools, and religious institutions, such as churches,
chapels, temples and synagogues; provided, that:
a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered
and removed from the facility daily.
b. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child shall be provided
and that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions
as specified by the City Council.
c. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with Chapter
1121 of this Title.
d. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with
Chapter 1122 of this Title.
e. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or
collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be
generated.
f. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code.
g. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title pertaining to adverse
effects, are considered and satisfactorily met.
h. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery
and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200'),
except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c.
i. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the
property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor
license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult
establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, is five hundred feet
(500') or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to any
liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales
revenue from the sale of food.
Ordinance 832
Page 3
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 27, 2009.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on August 10, 2009.
__________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7481, Authorizing Step/Longevity Increases for
Officer Peter Berling (MVPD), Officer Nick Erickson (MVPD),
Michael Strand (Cable), and Don Burda (Community
Development).
Date of Report: July 27, 2009
Background:
Officer Peter Berling (MVPD), Officer Nick Erickson (MVPD), Michael Strand (Cable),
and Don Burda (Community Development) are current employees with the City of
Mounds View.
Officer Berling and Officer Erickson’s supervisor, Deputy Chief Tom Kinney, has
reviewed their performances as it relates to their responsibilities outlined in the job
description. It was determined that they have satisfactorily performed in the capacity of
their position as Mounds View Police Officers.
Michael Strand’s supervisor, Vanessa Van Alstine, has reviewed his performance as it
relates to his responsibilities outlined in the job description. It was determined that Mr.
Strand has satisfactorily performed in the capacity of the Part Time Cable Technician
position.
Don Burda’s supervisor, Ken Roberts, has reviewed his performance as it relates to his
responsibilities outlined in the job description. It was determined that Mr. Burda has
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of the Temporary Building Inspector position.
Staff should have brought this forward in May, however due to the temporary nature of
Mr. Burda’s position, the anniversary date was overlooked. Mr. Burda has submitted his
resignation as Temporary Building Inspector (his last day was July 23, 2009). His
resignation will be discussed further under Reports of Staff.
Discussion:
It was determined that Officer Berling, Officer Erickson, Michael Strand and Don Burda
have satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position, and therefore, a step
increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Personnel Manual and Labor
Agreements.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7481, approving the wage increases.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7481
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are
currently working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor reviewed their performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor determined that the following employees below
have satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in their
performance review on file; and
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Officer Peter
Berling
MVPD August 1, 2005 Step 5: $31.84/hr Longevity (3%):
$32.80/hr
(4 years)
August 1, 2009
Officer Nick
Erickson
MVPD August 21, 2006 Step 4: $28.66/hr
Step 5: $31.84/hr
August 21, 2009
Michael Strand Cable TV Tech July 30, 2008 Step 3: $15.05/hr Step 4: $15.88/hr July 30, 2009
Don Burda Temp Bldg
Inspector
May 24, 2006 Step 4: $26.68/hr Step 5: $28.08/hr May 24, 2009
Adopted this 27th day of July, 2009.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
Type of Business: Consent
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, 2009. 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 2008. The majority
of the licenses are renewals, so at a minimum, they were licensed in 2008. The type of license
they are applying for follows the company name.
Heritage Construction Companies General (Commercial) New
Larson Plumbing & Heating HVAC Renewal
OC Mechanical, Inc. HVAC New
R & M Concrete Works Masonry/Cement New
Visionscapes, LLC Masonry/Cement New
Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested
REVISED AS OF JULY 27, 2009 AT 4:30 P.M.
Corrections made by Mayor Flaherty, Clerk -Administrator Ericson, Community Development Director Roberts, Finance Director Beer, Public Works Director DeBar, and Assistant City Clerk -Administrator Crane
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
July 13, 2009 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:02 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, July 13, 2009, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, July 13, 2009, 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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Tom Winiecki, 2748 Shorewood Road, stated he wants his driveway to remain level with the street 30
following the street improvement project. Public Works Director DeBar explained the lip at the 31
curb cut is one-tenth of a foot to assure drainage is kept in the gutter. 32
33
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 34
35
Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, provided an update on the June 24, 2009, Anoka 36
County/Blaine Airport Advisory Committee and MAC Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP) 37
meeting and advised of the upcoming consideration by MAC regarding minor airports with 4,500 38
to 6,000 foot runways, noise contours, and decibel thresholds. Ms. Haake announced upcoming 39
public meetings on July 14, July 16, July 29, and July 30, 2009, to address airport issues and 40
operations. 41
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Ms. Haake and Concerned Citizens of North Metro for their involvement. 43
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1
A. Business Registration Program. 2
1. Ordinance 821 (First Reading). 3
4
Building Official Osmonson noted the staff report contains the background and recommendations 5
related to the Business Registration Program. Community Development Director Roberts 6
presented the three actions required to implement such a program and requested Council direction 7
on the fee to be charged. Building Official Osmonson advised that staff research of other 8
communities with such a program found fees range from $25 to $100 per year. 9
10
Council Member Mueller asked whether the fees charged by other cities covered costs. Building 11
Official Osmonson stated Fridley’s fee is in the higher range and based on the size of business, 12
Spring Lake Park and St. Paul charge a flat fee. Council Member Mueller noted another city felt 13
the program was vital so the type of business and possible hazards were known in advance of an 14
emergency response. She stated her support to institute this Program and charge a fee to offset the 15
City’s costs with an “early bird” incentive for a lower fee in subsequent years if signed up the first 16
year. 17
18
Council Member Gunn stated her support of this Program and noted it can be considered the same 19
as the liquor license or cigarette license fee. She suggested a $25 annual registration fee. 20
21
Mayor Flaherty agreed with the need to have business contact information on file and that the Fire 22
Department should already know of hazard information. He stated he supports the City becoming 23
more efficient but does not support an annual fee or budget increase in 2009. Rather, he suggested 24
a voluntary registration program. 25
26
Council Member Stigney stated if the cost is not borne by the businesses, it would be borne by the 27
residences and this program relates to the business community. He outlined a sliding scale fee 28
schedule to create incentive for businesses to register and penalty if the business does not register 29
by a set date. 30
31
Council Member Hull stated his agreement with Council Member Stigney’s suggestion and 32
charging a penalty if registration is not made by a set date. He noted that after the initial software 33
cost, the City’s only cost is for maintenance. 34
35
Community Development Director Roberts suggested implementation on January 1, 2010, to allow 36
adequate time to inform businesses. 37
38
Council Member Mueller asked about the perceived value for the business owner. Building 39
Official Osmonson stated it is a safety service and noted that Mounds View does not charge for a 40
fire permit. Clerk-Administrator Ericson added that the more efficient City staff can be, the higher 41
level of service can be offered to residents, which benefits all. 42
43
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve First Reading of Ordinance 821, Adding 44
Language to the City Code about Business Registration, to be implemented January 1, 2010. 45
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With regard to perceived value, Council Member Stigney noted that should an emergency occur, 1
there would not be a delay in determining the business owner, responsible party, etc. 2
3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
5
2. Authorization to buy Business License Software from PermitWorks. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty stated he does not support an increase in the 2009 budget and suggested the cost 8
for software be budgeted for in 2010. Building Official Osmonson explained the registration 9
process would be started on January 1, 2010, but the Program could be launched several months 10
later. 11
12
Council Member Stigney noted it is intended that registration fees would fund this Program. 13
14
3. Business Registration Fee. 15
16
Mayor Flaherty polled the Council regarding registration fees. 17
18
Council Member Gunn supported no fee or a minor fee of $15-20 and a higher fee if businesses 19
are not registered by a set date. 20
21
Council Member Mueller stated if the initial fee is $25 it would cover the software program cost 22
plus some staff time and a yearly fee would cover City costs. 23
24
Council Member Stigney supported a $25 fee for early registration and then a $50 fee. 25
26
Council Member Hull supported no fee or a $25 late fee if not registered by a set date. 27
28
Mayor Flaherty stated if the idea is to pay for the software, maybe it should be a one-time fee. 29
30
Council Member Stigney stated costs for maintenance and staff time should be covered. 31
32
Mayor Flaherty stated this mechanism will allow the City to be more efficient and he felt there 33
would be a better response if the program was voluntary or it was only a one-time fee. 34
35
Council Member Gunn agreed with a one-time fee since it would stress the importance of 36
gathering contact information and cover the City’s cost to establish the program. 37
38
Council Member Stigney suggested a one-time application fee and a maintenance fee, with an 39
incentive of a lower fee to register by a set date. He noted that future Councils can determine what 40
an on-going fee should be. 41
42
Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated he believes there would be a better response if there was not a 43
registration fee and a penalty could be charged if not registered by a set date. Another option is for 44
a one-time fee to register with annual updates. 45
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1
Council consensus was reached to direct staff to consider its comments and present a 2
recommendation at a future meeting. 3
4
B. Resolution 7475, Approving Updated 2008 Comprehensive Plan Language. 5
6
Community Development Director Roberts presented the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan that 7
was considered at the Council’s last Work Session meeting. 8
9
Council Member Hull left the meeting at 7:58 p.m. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7475, 12
Approving Revisions and Additions to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update; Special Planning 13
Case No. SP-154-07. 14
15
Council Member Stigney noted the need for a correction on Page 3-7, Item k. Community 16
Development Director Roberts indicated staff would make that correction. 17
18
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 19
20
Council Member Hull was not present for the vote. Council Member Hull returned to the meeting 21
at 8:01 p.m. 22
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C. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 824, Adopting a Five-Year 24
Financial Plan. 25
26
Finance Director Beer presented the five-year financial plan for 2010 through 2014, noting such a 27
plan is a Charter requirement. The public hearing will be scheduled August10th, for second 28
reading and adoption. 29
30
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 824, 31
Adopting a Five-Year Financial Plan for 2010 thru 2014. 32
33
Mayor Flaherty stated this document is a benchmark but it would be his preference to remove all 34
LGA consideration. Finance Director Beer reviewed the dollar amounts in the budget should the 35
Council choose to remove all LGA from City use. Mayor Flaherty noted vehicle procurements 36
have been extended by several years and agreed that residents support levying for streets. 37
38
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
40
D. Resolution 7476, Reapproving the Select Senior Living Final Plat and 41
Development Agreement. 42
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Community Development Director Roberts advised that the Select Senior Living project, which 1
had been approved on October 27, 2008, was not started within the allowed 120 days of approval 2
so the final plat and development agreement is now void. Select Senior Living has requested a 3
120-day extension as they had always intended to move forward with the project but ran into 4
problems beyond their control. 5
6
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7476, 7
Approving the “Select Senior Living” Final Plat and Development Agreement; Mounds View 8
Planning Case No. MA2008-002. 9
10
Council Member Mueller asked about the issues raised previously by concerned residents. 11
Community Development Director Roberts stated that would be monitored by staff. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
E. Resolution 7477, Approving the Preliminary Feasibility Report for Area C of 16
the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 17
18
Joe Rhein, Bonestroo Consulting Engineer, presented the preliminary feasibility report for Area C 19
of the Street and Utility Improvement Program noting it includes resident input and the Streets and 20
Utilities Committee recommendation. He indicated the project is financially feasible at an 21
estimated cost of $3,209,900 and recommended approval. 22
23
Mayor Flaherty stated his support to proceed with Area C. They Mayor likes to maintain parking 24
one side of Edgewood Drive with the off-street trail option (Option C). However, he is not 25
convinced a sidewalk is needed along Woodcrest Drive based on resident input. Mr. Rhein noted 26
that Edgewood Drive Option C is preferred by Edgewood Middle School and staff’s recommended 27
Option. The sidewalk will be considered under Agenda Item 7G. 28
29
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7477, 30
Approving the Preliminary Feasibility Report for Area C of the Street and Utility Improvement 31
Program. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
35
F. Resolution 7478, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 36
Areas B and C of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 37
38
Joe Rhein, Bonestroo Consulting Engineer, explained that the feasibility report for Area B had 39
been prepared in 2005. Those 2005 cost estimates were updated, based on a construction inflation 40
cost index at $1,533,000, or an increase of 18.6%. He noted that the Council wanted to consider 41
accelerating Area C and combine it with Area B to take advantage of competitive prices. Mr. 42
Rhein reviewed the areas of savings should the projects be combined that are estimated to equal 43
$244,000. 44
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7478, 1
Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Areas B and C of the Street and Utility 2
Improvement Program. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty thanked staff for presenting details on the potential saving to combine Areas B and 5
C. 6
7
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8
9
G. Resolution 7479, Approving Non-Standard Street Design Recommendations 10
for Areas B and C of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. 11
12
Public Works Director DeBar presented the recommendation of the Streets and Utilities 13
Committee for non-standard street design for Areas B and C, which had been discussed at the 14
Council’s July 6, 2009, Work Session. He explained that Council approval would allow the 15
engineering consultant to proceed with the final design and plan/specification preparation phases 16
of this project. It was noted that the Council would consider Edgewood Drive standards on 17
August 24, 2009. 18
19
Council Member Mueller reviewed the alignment for the proposed sidewalk and stated she thinks 20
the money could be better spent. Public Works Director DeBar stated the Street Task Force 21
recommended that sidewalks be addressed as part of street projects if identified in the 22
Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Mueller stated she normally would go with the Committee 23
recommendation but this sidewalk would also require retaining walls and most residents in that 24
area do not favor the sidewalk so she would like it eliminated from Woodcrest Drive. 25
26
Jim Battin, Streets and Utilities Committee Chair, stated their recommendation is primarily 27
because the easement between Bona Road and the School is heavily used by students to get to 28
Woodcrest. He pointed out that County Road H is a major street with a 45 mph speed limit and 29
visibility for eastbound traffic is limited. Mr. Battin explained the Committee recognizes there are 30
some issues with the north side sidewalk due to retaining walls but was concerned for students that 31
may use the easement. 32
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Mayor Flaherty stated students use the easement because they do not want to go out of their way 34
one block south. Mr. Battin agreed students prefer the shortest route. Mayor Flaherty noted the 35
trail plan was created in 1992 and not been updated since that date. 36
37
Council Member Gunn recommended the money be used instead to better mark the crosswalks on 38
County Roads H and H2 that are used by students to get to the school. Public Works Director 39
DeBar stated staff intends to pursue a Safe Route to School Grant to provide advanced warning on 40
County Road H. He noted that money is budgeted each year for trailway development and 41
expansion so a sidewalk could be added in the future to Woodcrest Drive, if the Council so 42
decides. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Amended Resolution 45
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7479, Approving Non-Standard Street Design Recommendations for Areas B and C of the Street 1
and Utility Improvement Program, revising Item 5 to state: No pedestrian or bicycle 2
accommodations will be constructed on Woodcrest Drive between Bona Road and Long Lake 3
Road. 4
5
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
7
8. CONSENT AGENDA 8
9
A. Licenses for Approval. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 16
17
Mayor Flaherty referenced Page 5, Broadway Heating and Air Conditioning. Finance Director 18
Beer stated it was for boiler system improvements as recommended by the City’s insurance carrier. 19
20
Mayor Flaherty referenced Page 15, Print Central. Public Works Director DeBar explained that 21
Tier I watering ban signs were made last year and this cost is for Tier II signs. 22
23
Mayor Flaherty referenced Page 17, Spring Lake Park Fire Department, for the joint powers. 24
Finance Director Beer explained that is the name for the vendor. 25
26
Council Member Gunn referenced Page 18, Tarantino’s Outdoor Service. Community 27
Development Director Roberts stated this bill was for the mowing of vacant properties and the cost 28
will be assessed back to the property. 29
30
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 31
32
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 35
A. June 8, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes. 36
37
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the June 8, 2009, City Council Meeting 38
Minutes as Presented. 39
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 41
42
B. June 22, 2009, City Council Meeting Minutes. 43
44
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve the June 22, 2009, City Council Meeting 45
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Minutes as Corrected on Page 10, Line 7: “Community Center, and Council approval is required.” 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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C. June 22, 2009, Executive Session Minutes. 5
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the June 22, 2009, Executive Session Meeting 7
Minutes as Presented. 8
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
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11. REPORTS 12
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 13
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Mayor Flaherty noted the League of Minnesota Cities recognized 27 Legislators, one being 15
Senator Betzold. He thanked Senator Betzold and the League for its recognition. 16
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Council Member Mueller reminded all of the upcoming Festival in the Park, Community Theater 18
production of Grease, Bombers Show, and Car Nationals. 19
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B. Reports of Staff. 21
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Finance Director Beer advised of the American Fiber application for a federal grant to extend 23
services to a number of public buildings including libraries, schools, and fire departments within 24
Ramsey County. 25
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson updated the Council on a potential lease for the Community Center. 27
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Mayor Flaherty displayed a copy of the 2009 Law Summaries document and advised a copy is 29
available at City Hall. 30
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 32
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Noted. 34
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 3, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. 36
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 27, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. 37
Mounds View City Council July 13, 2009
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13. ADJOURNMENT 2
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. 4
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Transcribed by: 6
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Item No: 11B1
Meeting Date: July 27, 2009
Type of Business: Reports of Staff
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Update on The Mermaid
Date of Report: July 27, 2009
Staff has confirmed that The Mermaid closing on the sale of the hotel happened on July
22, 2009. Staff has not confirmed when the proceeds of the sale will be distributed by
the title company. The City will be receiving reimbursement for the following:
• Legal fees, review of planning case
• Legal fees, review and preparation of various agreements
• Delinquent Utility Fees for Mermaid (hotel account was current)
• Delinquent Ramsey County Property Taxes
Resolution 7461 approved an extension on The Mermaid’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
license, contingent upon full payment on their delinquent utility bill (deadline was July
10, 2009). Utility payment has not yet been received due to the multiple closing delays.
Staff will continue to monitor the situation, and will provide a more detailed report prior
to the start of this City Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
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C H A R T E R E D
SCOTT J. RIGGS
Attorney at Law
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Email: sriggs@kennedy-graven.com
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 2 4, 2009
To: Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters,
etc. Research regarding donation drop-off boxes. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-26: The Mermaid. Review staff report regarding consideration of the Mermaid 2nd
Addition Final Plat. Draft Hold Harmless Agreement, Division Opinion Request
Letter, and proposed Party Wall Agreement. Forward same to City staff. Revise
Party Wall and Hold Harmless Agreement and forward same to City staff.
Coordinate closing with all parties. The closing for this matter was held
Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-43: Silver Lake Woods Condominium Association. Work with City staff and City
engineer to determine requirements that SLWCA needs to undertake regarding
roads. Work with attorney Pat Brinkman regarding matter. Easements have been
signed by Association and will be recorded with Ramsey County. Matter is
presenting pending.
MU125-65: Licensing Matters. Review and prepare revisions to charitable gambling
ordinance. Review and prepare revisions to the peddlers ordinance. Matter is
presently pending.
Mr. Jim Ericson
July 24, 2009
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MU210-107: General Telecommunications Matters. Review proposed ground lease for TTM
Site. Consult with City staff regarding same. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-156: Noel David Collis. Review litigation materials from Joe Flynn. Matter has been
tendered to the League. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-161: 5117 Rainbow. Review recent correspondence concerning matter. Matter has
been tendered to the League. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-175: Select Senior Living. Research question regarding final plat expiration. Consult
with City staff. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-179: 2009-2010 Street Improvement Project. Consult with City staff regarding
contract project. Review construction contracts and insurance certificates.
Consult with City staff, City Engineer, insurance carrier and contractor regarding
same. Review and revise proposed Agreement for Private Improvements and
Petition and Waiver Agreement. Consult with City staff regarding same. Matter
is presently pending.
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