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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, November 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Pledge by Cub Scout Troop 167, Den 5.
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. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 837, a Code Amendment to Section 1125.01 about
Voting Requirements for Zoning Code Amendments. (Roll Call Vote)
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 838, a Code Amendment to Section 1125.06 about
Penalties. (Roll Call Vote)
C. Resolution 7520, Authorization to Fill a Police Officer Position created by the Resignation of a Police
Officer.
D. Resolution 7521, Approving Severance for Police Officer Kenneth Koss.
E. Resolution 7522, Approving Severance for Police Chief Mike Sommer.
F. Resolution 7524, Approving Mounds View Public Announcement Policy.
G. Resolution 7525, A Resolution in Support of Community Access Legislation (HR 3745).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7523, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2010 Insurance
Policies.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 12, 2009, City Council Minutes
B. November 2, 2009, Executive Session Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 7, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 23, 2009, at 7 p.m.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, November 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Pledge by Cub Scout Troop 167, Den 5.
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. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 837, a Code Amendment to Section 1125.01 about
Voting Requirements for Zoning Code Amendments. (Roll Call Vote)
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 838, a Code Amendment to Section 1125.06 about
Penalties. (Roll Call Vote)
C. Resolution 7520, Authorization to Fill a Police Officer Position created by the Resignation of a Police
Officer.
D. Resolution 7521, Approving Severance for Police Officer Kenneth Koss.
E. Resolution 7522, Approving Severance for Police Chief Mike Sommer.
F. Resolution 7524, Approving Mounds View Public Announcement Policy.
G. Resolution 7525, A Resolution in Support of Community Access Legislation (HR 3745).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7523, Electing to Retain the Statutory Tort Limit on Liability for the 2010 Insurance
Policies.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 12, 2009, City Council Minutes
B. November 2, 2009, Executive Session Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 7, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 23, 2009, at 7 p.m.
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: 11/09/09
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Deputy Police Chief
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7520, Authorization to Fill a Police Officer
Position Created by the Resignation of a Police Officer
Discussion:
The Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission has a current eligibility list for Police
Officer. Officer Kenneth Koss has resigned effective October 26, 2009. His resignation
created an opening for police officer on the police department. The purpose of this staff
report is to seek approval to hire a replacement police officer from the current eligibility
list to fill the vacancy created by the resignation.
The police officer position is an essential public safety position within the city and hiring
a replacement as soon as practical is critical to maintaining uninterrupted continuity of
policing services in the city. Delaying the replacement of this patrol officer position will
result in a reduction of police service, and could result in additional expenses in terms
of overtime cost to backfill the vacancy.
The Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission has approved a current eligibility list
for police officer. The process of hiring a police officer from the current list involves:
1. Applicants must submit to a thorough background investigation including searches
by local, state, and federal agencies. Applicants are checked to confirm they have
successfully completed all training and licensing examinations.
2. Psychological Examination of selected candidates
3. Medical examination by a licensed physician
4. Candidate fingerprints to be sent to the BCA and FBI for clearance.
5. Final appointment
Recommendation:
I recommend approval be granted to hire a replacement police officer position to fill the
opening created by the resignation.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Deputy Police Chief
RESOLUTION NO. 7520
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE A POLICE OFFICER
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission has a current
eligibility list for Police Officer Positions; and.
WHEREAS, the Police Department has an opening for police officer as a result of a
resignation; and,
WHEREAS, the police officer position is an essential position to the operations of
the Police Department, and having a replacement officer in place as soon as practical
following a vacancy is critical to maintaining uninterrupted continuity of functional Police
operations; and,
WHEREAS, the replacement officer shall be hired from the current Civil Service
eligibility list.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota does hereby authorize moving forward with the process
to fill the existing vacancy consistent with the hiring rules of the Mounds View Police Civil
Service Commission.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall
approve by subsequent resolution the hire of the successful candidate, upon satisfactory
background investigation, with a start time as soon as practical.
Adopted this 9th day of November 2009.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: November 9, 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 7521, Approving Severance for Police Officer
Kenneth Koss
Background
Kenneth Koss resigned as a Mounds View Police Officer effective October 26, 2009.
Discussion
Resolution 7521 provides for a payout of Kenneth Koss’s vacation time, and compensatory
time. In accordance with the LELS Police Officers Union Contract, it states:
ARTICLE 23 - SEVERANCE PAY
23.1 Lump Sum Severance
A. Upon separation from employment with the City, employees with less than
twenty (20) years of service and leave in good standing will receive a lump-
sum taxable severance compensation for all accrued vacation and
compensatory time.
Although Mr. Koss did not complete probation with the Police Department, the City
Attorney recommended that the City pay out for Mr. Koss’ vacation and compensatory time
in accordance with the LELS Police Officers contract.
Mr. Koss is authorized a vacation time payout totaling $414.41. This is calculated as 20.02
vacation hours times his hourly rate of $20.70.
Mr. Koss is authorized a compensatory time payout totaling $15.52. This is calculated as
0.75 compensatory hours times his hourly rate of $20.70.
Recommendation
Staff recommends severance payment for Kenneth Koss in the amount of $429.93 in
accordance with the LELS Police Officers Union Contract.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7521
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SEVERANCE FOR
POLICE OFFICER KENNETH KOSS
WHEREAS, Officer Kenneth Koss has resigned from the Mounds View Police
Department effective October 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the balance of accrued and unused vacation is 20.02 hours; and
WHEREAS, the balance of unused compensatory time is 0.75; and
WHEREAS, Officer Koss’ current rate of pay is $20.70 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the maximum potential payout of vacation time will be 20.02 hours x
$20.70 = $414.41; and
WHEREAS, the maximum potential payout of compensatory time will be 0.75
hours x $20.70 = $15.52
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
approves a one-time payout of vacation and compensatory time not to exceed $429.93.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2009.
___________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: November 9, 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 7522 Authorizing Severance for Police Chief Mike
Sommer
Background
Mike Sommer has retired as Mounds View Police Chief effective October, 30, 2009. Attached is
Resolution 7522, which authorizes severance payment to Police Chief Sommer in accordance
with the Mounds View Personnel Manual.
Resolution 7522 provides for a payout of Police Chief Sommer’s sick time into his Retirement
Health Savings Plan. In accordance with the Personnel Manuel Police Chief Sommer is
authorized a sick time payout totaling $10,742.40 to his Retirement Health Savings Plan. This is
calculated as 480.0 accrued/banked sick hours times 50% times his hourly rate of $44.76.
Resolution 7522 also provides for a payout of Police Chief Sommer’s vacation time into his
Retirement Health Savings Plan. In accordance with the Personnel Manual, Chief Sommer is
authorized a vacation time payout totaling $2,376.30 into his Retirement Health Savings Plan.
This is calculated as 53.09 times his hourly rate of $44.76.
Recommendation
Staff recommends severance payment for Police Chief Sommer into his Retirement Health
Savings Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7522
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING SEVERANCE FOR
POLICE CHIEF MIKE SOMMER
WHEREAS, Police Chief Mike Sommer has retired from the Mounds View Police
Department effective October 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the balance of Police Chief Sommer’s accrued and unused sick leave time
is 480.0 hours; and
WHEREAS, the balance of Police Chief Sommer’s accrued and unused vacation is
53.09; and
WHEREAS, Police Chief Sommer’s current rate of pay is $44.76 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the maximum potential payout of sick time will be 480.0 hours x 50% x
$44.76 = $10,742.40; and
WHEREAS, the maximum potential payout of vacation time will be 53.09 x $44.76 =
$2,376.30; and
WHEREAS, $13,118.70 will be contributed to Police Chief Sommer’s Retirement Health
Savings Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves a
one-time payout of sick and vacation time not to exceed $13,118.70 into Police Chief Mike
Sommer’s Retirement Health Saving Plan.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2009.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07G
Meeting Date: November 9, 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 7525, A Resolution in Support of Community
Access Preservation Act (HR 3745)
Introduction
At the November Work Session, Cor Wilson (Executive Director of NSCC/CTV) and
Barbara Haake (Cable Committee Chair) addressed the City Council on the Community
Access Preservation Act (CAP) being introduced in Congress. Attached is information,
which outlines CAP, and the immediate issues facing public, education, and government
TV channels (PEG).
Discussion:
Ms. Wilson and Ms. Haake requested that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution
that would support this new legislation. It was the consensus of the City Council to pass a
resolution of support for the Community Access Preservation Act (HR 2735) at the next
regular City Council Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adopting attached Resolution 7525, in support of the Community
Preservation Act, as requested by the City Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7525
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF
COMMUNITY ACCESS PRESERVATION ACT (HR 3745)
WHEREAS, public, education and government (PEG) channels play a significant
role in Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, PEG channels are a unique and valuable resource for local information
and discourse for the residents of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, PEG Channels televise local government meetings, including City
Council, Planning Commission, County Board and School Board Meetings, so that citizens
are informed about the actions taken by local elected officials; and
WHEREAS, PEG channels contribute to the democratic process by providing
opportunities for candidates and others, such as the League of Women Voters, to discuss
local issues during election campaigns; and
WHEREAS, PEG channels provide a window through which residents can view the
diversity of cultures, recreational activities and artistic endeavors in their local community;
and
WHEREAS, PEG channels reflect the unique identity of the communities they serve;
and
WHEREAS, it is important to preserve PEG channels and funding for PEG
channels, and to ensure that the channels continue to be available to the entire community
to serve the residents of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, HR 3745, the Community Access Preservation Act, addresses critical
and immediate threats to PEG.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
supports immediate passage of HR 3745.
Resolution 7525
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council calls on our Congressional delegation to take all possible actions in support of the
passage of HR 3745, including but not limited to endorsing, co-sponsoring and voting for
HR 3745, and to work for its rapid passage.
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2009.
________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: November 9, 2009
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, 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 type of
license they are applying for follows the company name.
Electro Neon & Design, Inc. Sign New
First Choice Builders, Inc. General (Commercial) New
Howell Heating HVAC New
Northern Air Corporation HVAC New
Seasonal Control Mechanical Division, Inc. HVAC New
Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No. 8.B.
Meeting Date: November 9, 2009
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7523 Electing to Retain the Statutory
Tort Limit on Liability for the 2010 Insurance
Policies
Minnesota Statutes 466.04 provides a limit on municipal tort liability claims. The
attached statute amounts phase in over time and provide per person and per
incident amounts. Cities have the option of waving this limit if they purchase
insurance policies with larger maximum coverage. There is no reason why the
City of Mounds View should waive the statutory limit on tort liability.
Cities obtaining liability coverage from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust must decide whether or not to waive the statutory tort limit. The decision
must be made by the City Council before the effective date of the coverage. The
attached resolution declares that the City of Mounds View does not waive the
statutory limit on tort liability.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 7523
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ELECTING TO RETAIN THE STATUTORY TORT LIMIT ON LIABILITY FOR
THE 2010 INSURANCE POLICIES
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is currently making application for insurance
policies to cover the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 466.04 requires that the City Council elect to not
waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability prior to the effective date of the
coverage; and
WHEREAS, Waiving the statutory tort limit on liability claims is not in the best
interest of the City of Mounds View.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, that the statutory tort limit on municipal tort liability is not waived.
Adopted this 9th day of November 2009.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
October 12, 2009 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, October 12, 2009, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, October 12, 2009, agenda as 23
revised to add Item 6B, Introduction of Ms. Mounds View Senior 2009 Shirley Manson. 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 Sherwood Road, advised the Council that outcrops on Red Oak Road 30
restrict right hand turns and stated his opinion they need to be removed. He also stated his 31
objection to the infiltration system created on his neighbor’s property, calling it the “Grand 32
Canyon of Mounds View,” which he believed to be unsightly. 33
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Public Works Director DeBar stated he met on site with Harvey Kowalzek, 2756 Sherwood 35
Road, about the infiltration swale twice before and twice after construction. He explained that 36
after modifications were made to lessen the impact, it was his understanding that Mr. Kowalzek 37
was satisfied. 38
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Mayor Flaherty stated he will visit the property again and asked Mr. Winiecki to check with Mr. 40
Kowalzek to determine if there is still a problem. If so, staff will meet with Mr. Kowalzek to 41
resolve his concerns. 42
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Council Member Mueller stated she visited the property after a significant rain event and found 44
the infiltration system had operated correctly. 45
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 2
A. Proclaim October 26-30, 2009, as Minnesota Manufacturers Week in 3
Mounds View. 4
5
Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz advised of the events planned for Minnesota 6
Manufacturers Week and staff’s recommendation for approval of the proclamation. 7
8
Based on the Council’s consensus of support, Mayor Flaherty read in full a proclamation 9
declaring October 26-30, 2009, as Minnesota Manufacturers Week in Mounds View. 10
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B. Introduction of Ms. Senior Mounds View 2009 Shirley Manson. 12
13
Mayor Flaherty commented on a recent Sun Focus article about the Ms. Senior Minnesota 14
pageant and recognized Shirley Manson who recently competed on behalf of Mounds View. 15
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Ms. Manson explained that while she did not win the title of Ms. Senior Minnesota, she did win 17
the talent contest. She reviewed her work history as a retired teacher and current involvement 18
with school-aged students. 19
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 21
A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 7506, to Consider Special Assessments 22
for Delinquent Utility Payments. 23
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Finance Director Beer presented staff’s recommendation to certify delinquent utilities payments 25
for collection through special assessments including a $35 administrative fee and 5.5% interest. 26
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty 28
closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. 29
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Council Member Mueller asked about collection of delinquent utilities on properties owned by 31
financial institutions. Finance Director Beer explained that assessments have to be paid in full at 32
the time the property is sold. 33
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7506, 35
Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for Delinquent Public Utility Accounts. 36
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
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B. 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 7507, to Consider Special Assessments 40
for Unpaid Administrative Offense Fines, Diseased Tree Charges, and 41
Unpaid Property Abatement Charges. 42
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Finance Director Beer presented staff’s recommendation to certify unpaid administrative offense 44
fines, diseased tree charges, and property abatement charges for collection through special 45
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assessments including a $35 administrative fee and 5.5% interest. 1
2
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty 3
closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. 4
5
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7507, 6
Adopting Special Assessment Levy for Unpaid Administrative Offense Fines, Diseased Tree 7
Charges, and Unpaid Property Abatement Charges. 8
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
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C. 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 836, 12
Vacating a Sanitary Sewer Easement at 2200 County Road 10. 13
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Community Development Director Roberts presented staff’s recommendation to adopt Ordinance 15
836 to vacate the sanitary sewer easement on The Mermaid property and to publish an ordinance 16
summary. 17
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty 19
closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. 20
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Council Member Mueller asked whether utility fees have been paid for this property. Finance 22
Director Beer advised the fees have been paid. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 25
836, Authorizing a Vacation of a Sanitary Sewer Easement on the Mermaid Property, Located at 26
2200 County Highway 10, and authorize publication of a summary as authorized by City Charter 27
Section 3.07. 28
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Mayor Flaherty asked what the City is giving up through this vacation. Community 30
Development Director Roberts explained the rights afforded to the City through an easement to 31
install utilities. However, with this easement the City never installed a sanitary sewer and has no 32
intention to do so in the future. 33
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ROLL CALL: Stigney/Hull/Mueller/Gunn/Flaherty. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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D. Resolution 7509, Approving an Agreement Renewal with Northwest Youth 39
and Family Services. 40
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained that Mounds View has partnered with Northwest Youth 42
and Family Services (NYFS) for many years to provide services to benefit its residents and 43
youth. He noted they have provided Mounds View with yearly reports detailing how they have 44
substantially leveraged the City’s contribution to benefit its residents. Clerk-Administrator 45
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Ericson stated staff has reviewed the draft five-year agreement and recommend renewal. 1
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Jerry Hromatka, representing NYSF, provided a brief PowerPoint presentation to describe the 3
cost-effective services collaboratively provided to its member northern suburbs since 1976, fund 4
raising activities, and households served, resulting in a regional impact. Mr. Hromatka reviewed 5
the positive outcomes of the City’s contribution, their dedication to provide the best services, and 6
invited the Council to the October 28, 2009 grand opening of the Discovery Center. He stated 7
the rates for 2010 will be a little less than in 2009 and advised of NYFS’ partnerships with 8
communities, school districts, the faith community, and businesses. 9
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Council Member Stigney asked what is the base amount. Mr. Hromatka stated in 2010 it would 11
be the 2009 base amount minus 1.1%. 12
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Council Member Gunn commented that the work and success stories of NYFS are remarkable. 14
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7509, Renewal 16
of an Agreement for Services between the City of Mounds View and Northwest Youth and 17
Family Services. 18
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Mayor Flaherty read a listing of the number of Mounds View residents who used NYFS services. 20
He stated this is a worthwhile program available to all Mounds View residents and he appreciates 21
the efforts of this organization. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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Mayor Flaherty left the Council Chambers at 7:49 p.m. 26
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E. Resolution 7513, Approving a Revised Property Tax Payment Plan for 28
Moe’s, Located at 2400 Highway 10. 29
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Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane advised the property taxes for Moe’s remains delinquent 31
and a revised payment plan has been submitted by Jeff Moritko, owner of Moe’s. She noted that 32
the Council had invited Jeff Moritko to attend the meeting tonight to discuss the revised plan. 33
Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the draft resolution that would approve the 34
revised property tax payment plan and the Council’s options to adopt the resolution, start the 35
process to revoke the liquor license, or table consideration to the October 26, 2009 Council 36
meeting. 37
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated Mr. Moritko called him this evening to say he was unable to 39
attend tonight because his children are ill and wife is not yet home. Mr. Moritko had asked the 40
Council to act favorably on the revised tax payment plan. 41
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Mayor Flaherty returned to the Council Chambers at 7:51 p.m. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To table consideration of the revised property tax payment 45
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plan for Moe’s, 2400 Highway 10, to the October 26, 2009, Council meeting. 1
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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F. Resolution 7512, Authorizing Fencing Improvements to Ball Field Backstops 5
at Silver View Park, City Hall Park, Groveland Park, and Hillview Park. 6
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Public Works Director DeBar reported on the aging fence conditions at Silver View Park, City 8
Hall Park, Groveland Park, and Hillview Park and recommendation of the Parks and Recreation 9
Commission and staff for Lambert Parl, fencing improvements. With regard to Lambert Park, 10
fencing improvements are needed but recommended to be performed when the Lambert Park 11
building is constructed. He reviewed the specifications of proposed fencing to assure player and 12
spectator safety and presented the three quotes received. Public Works Director DeBar stated the 13
improvements are in the current year budget and would be paid from the Park Dedication Fund. 14
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Council Member Mueller asked if the need for these improvements was raised several years ago. 16
Mayor Flaherty stated it was first brought up in 2005 or 2006. Council Member Mueller asked if 17
shrubbery recently removed at Groveland Park contributes to fence deterioration, is that why the 18
bushes were removed from Groveland Park? Public Works Director DeBar stated that removing 19
those particular shrubs had more to do with maintenance since the faster growth vegetation had 20
gotten out-of hand. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7512, 23
Authorizing Fencing Improvements to Ball Field Backstops at Silver View Park, City Hall Park, 24
Groveland Park, and Hillview Park, with the correction of several typographical errors. 25
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Mayor Flaherty stated this need was put off several years ago; however, there is a need to assure 27
safety to protect spectators from foul balls. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 32
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Council Member Mueller asked to remove Item F. 34
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A. Licenses for Approval. 36
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 23, 2009, at 7:05 p.m., to 37
Approve the 2010 Mounds View Fee Schedule. 38
C. Resolution 7511, Authorizing a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit 39
(Raffle) for the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary at The Mermaid on 40
April 16, 2010. 41
D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 26, 2009, at 7:05 p.m. for the 42
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 837, Code Amendment about 43
Voting Requirements for Zoning Code Amendments. 44
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E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 26, 2009, at 7:10 p.m. for the 1
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 838, Code Amendment to 2
Chapter 1125.06 about Penalties. 3
F. Resolution 7508, Approval to Expend the Funds Awarded in the 2009 Justice 4
Assistance Recovery Act. 5
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Consent Agenda Items A - E. 7
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9
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F. Resolution 7508, Approval to Expend the Funds Awarded in the 2009 Justice 11
Assistance Recovery Grant. 12
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Council Member Mueller stated the Police Department was awarded a grant of $21,299 from the 14
U.S. Department of Justice as part of the Recovery Funding Act that will be used to purchase in-15
squad and City Hall security cameras. She noted this is another opportunity that the Police Chief 16
has pursued and resulted in a nice award to purchase needed equipment. 17
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7508, 19
Approval to Expend the Funds Awarded in the 2009 Justice Assistance Recovery Grant. 20
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 24
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Council Member Mueller referenced Page 2, repairs made to a vehicle. Finance Director Beer 26
advised it is a police vehicle. Council Member Mueller referenced Page 2, a charge for road 27
striping and painting. Finance Director Beer advised that work was conducted all over the City, 28
except in the street project areas. Council Member Mueller explained that the lane striping at 29
Silver Lake Road and County Road 10 was not done. Public Works Director DeBar explained 30
the arrows at that intersection were placed when the paving occurred, and the latex lane striping 31
will be done later by the city’s contractor. 32
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Council Member Stigney referenced Page 4, MR Sign for $1,640. Public Works Director DeBar 34
stated they are traffic signs for the street project. 35
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Council Member Mueller referenced Page 4, North Valley, Inc. for $716,398.90. Public Works 37
Director DeBar stated it is the September monthly payment for the 2009 street improvement 38
project. He provided an update on the project status and that temporary transitions will be placed 39
around manholes and extension boxes if the wear course cannot be laid (due to cold weather 40
conditions). 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2
A. September 14, 2009, City Council Minutes. 3
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Council Member Mueller requested a clarification on Page 2, Line 28. Clerk-Administrator 5
Ericson stated staff will check the audio tape and make the correction. 6
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Council Member Hull requested a correction on Page 3, Line 12: “…so staff cuts may be needed 8
or wages...” 9
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To approve the September 14, 2009, City Council Meeting 11
Minutes as corrected above. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
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B. September 28, 2009, Executive Session Minutes. 16
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To approve the September 28, 2009, Executive Session 18
Meeting Minutes as presented. 19
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 21
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11. REPORTS 23
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 24
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Mayor Flaherty commented on the successful Fall Family Fun Day at the Community Center that 26
was enjoyed by over 200 people and listed the sponsors who contributed. He announced the 27
December 12, 2009, Winter Family Fun Day and encouraged residents to participate. 28
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Council Member Mueller reported on the Irondale football homecoming game and outstanding 30
half time show. She encouraged residents to attend an upcoming football game. 31
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Council Member Mueller referenced a Star Tribune article about contracted garbage service that 33
would result in a cost saving to residents and lower the number of garbage trucks using City 34
streets. She asked for resident input on a contracted garbage service if it results in a cost savings. 35
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Mayor Flaherty asked staff to schedule this discussion at the next Council Work Session. 37
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Council Member Gunn stated this was discussed years ago when it was decided to limit pick up 39
to one day a week. She read statistics on the number of cars equivalent to one garbage truck and 40
the impact to the City’s streets. 41
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Council Member Mueller referenced the League of Minnesota Cities publication that lists tax 43
information of 854 municipalities. She noted that Mounds View’s tax per person in 2008 44
averaged $284, and for cities of the same size the average was $310 per person. 45
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Council Member Hull updated the Council on discussion held at the YMCA Advisory 2
Committee meeting, advising that all Saturdays are booked at the Event Center for the remainder 3
of 2009 and April through September of 2010. 4
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B. Reports of Staff. 6
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson reported on the following: 8
• October 3, 2009, Fall Clean-Up Day and apologized that one area of Mounds View received 9
the flyers late. 10
• October 21, 2009, Airport Advisory Commission meeting to tour the Blaine Anoka County 11
Airport. 12
• Commission and Committee vacancies and encouraged residents to make application by 13
October 30, 2009. 14
• Metro I-Net Consortium meeting that now has 1,000 users and 19 cities, which is a 15
tremendous value to Mounds View. 16
• October 14, 2009, Charter Commission meeting and invited the Council and staff to attend 17
the open house held that same evening. 18
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Clerk-Administrator Ericson updated the Council on the County Road H, Silver Lake Road 20
intersection project and expressed hope the easements can be obtained in 2009 and the project 21
completed in 2010. 22
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Community Development Director Roberts announced that Select Seniors has received financing 24
and still hopes to start construction in 2009. 25
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Mayor Flaherty reminded homeowners that the second half property taxes are due on Thursday, 27
October 15. 28
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 30
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Noted. 32
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 2, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. 34
Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 26, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. 35
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13. ADJOURNMENT 37
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 39
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Carla Wirth 43
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Executive Session
Date: November 2, 2009
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
Time: 10:15 p.m.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION IS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:15 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Mayor Flaherty, Council Members Stigney, Hull, and Mueller, Clerk-
Administrator Jim Ericson, and Assistant City Clerk-Administrator Crane.
Council Member Gunn was absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS UNION LABOR CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS.
City Staff and Council reviewed and discussed the status of the Mounds View
AFSCME union contract negotiations.
3. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Desaree M. Crane
Assistant City Clerk-Administrator