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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, February 11, 2008
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Flaherty, Hull, Mueller
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. Continued Discussion of Resolution 7216, Authorizing Abatement of Nuisance
Code Violations at 8217 Long Lake Road
B. Resolution 7219 Approving a Step/Longevity Increases for Vanessa Van Alstine,
Cable TV Coordinator; Darrell Meyer, Investigator; and Ben Zender, Police Officer
C. Resolution 7223 Establishing a Streets and Utilities Committee
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7220 Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to Community
Partners in Youth.
C. Resolution 7218 Appointing Residents to Serve on the Airport Advisory
Commission.
D. Resolution 7221, Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to the Twin
Cities North Chamber.
E. Resolution 7222 Authorizing the Preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement and
Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the 2008 Street Maintenance
Project (Seal Coat Project).
F. Resolution 7225 Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to the New
Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 14, 2008, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
(1) 2007 Charitable Gambling Report
(2) Police Department 2007 4th Quarter Report
(3) Review draft agenda for the 2008 Leadership, Planning and Team
Building retreat
(4) Xcel Energy Permit Expiration / Revocations Options
(5) Review Updated City Goals and Action Plan, 2007-2008.
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7pm.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 25, 2008 at 7pm.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, February 11, 2008
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Flaherty, Hull, Mueller
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. Continued Discussion of Resolution 7216, Authorizing Abatement of Nuisance
Code Violations at 8217 Long Lake Road
B. Resolution 7219 Approving a Step/Longevity Increases for Vanessa Van Alstine,
Cable TV Coordinator; Darrell Meyer, Investigator; and Ben Zender, Police Officer
C. Resolution 7223 Establishing a Streets and Utilities Committee
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7220 Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to Community
Partners in Youth.
C. Resolution 7218 Appointing Residents to Serve on the Airport Advisory
Commission.
D. Resolution 7221, Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to the Twin
Cities North Chamber.
E. Resolution 7222 Authorizing the Preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement and
Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the 2008 Street Maintenance
Project (Seal Coat Project).
F. Resolution 7225 Approving a One-Day Charitable Gambling Permit to the New
Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 14, 2008, City Council Minutes.
City Council Agenda
Monday, February 11, 2008
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11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
(1) 2007 Charitable Gambling Report
(2) Police Department 2007 4th Quarter Report
(3) Review draft agenda for the 2008 Leadership, Planning and Team
Building retreat
(4) Xcel Energy Permit Expiration / Revocations Options
(5) Review Updated City Goals and Action Plan, 2007-2008.
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7pm.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 25, 2008 at 7pm.
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: 02-11-2008
Type of Business:CB
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jeremiah Anderson, Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector
Item Title/Subject: Abatement of Nuisance Code violations at 8217 Long Lake Rd
Date of Report: February 7, 2008
Introduction:
This item was tabled at the January 28, 2008 City Council meeting.
Background:
Staff completed a follow up inspection of the property at 8217 Long Lake Rd on Friday
February 1, 2008. Inspector noticed improvement since the last inspection in early
December 2007. At the time of inspection inspector observed three new violations: 1.) an
accumulation of 20 tires along the rear of the house 2.) an automotive engine in the rear
yard; and 3.) Accumulation of miscellaneous automotive parts inside boxes.
At the time of this inspection a total of seven vehicles were present outside 8217 Long
Lake Rd. To summarize, four out of the seven vehicles present were in violation of city
code at the time of the February 1, 2008 inspection. While this is an improvement from
the 13 vehicles in violation on December 4, 2008 corrective actions are still necessary to
reach compliance. Please see the attached Code Enforcement Memo dated February 1,
2008 for a detailed description.
Staff will be completing another reinspection of the property prior to the Council Meeting
at February 11, 2008 and any additional facts will be forwarded to the Council.
Discussion:
Section 607.09 Subdivision 5 of the Nuisance Code provides the City the opportunity to reach
compliance by abating (correcting) items in violation of the requirements contained within
Chapter 607. In non emergency cases where no immediate threat to the public health and
safety exists the City code requires that staff obtain City Council authorization prior to
abatement of violations and notify the property owner of their opportunity to be heard before
the council, provided however, that at least 10 days notice is provided.
The property owner, Maria Preciado, resides at 8030 Long Lake road and was notified in
writing on January 14 2008. Ms. Preciado contacted City staff on January 23, 2008 and
explained that her son who resides at 8217 Long Lake Rd, Tony Preciado, is ill with serious
Abatement of Nuisance Code Violations
At 8217 Long Lake Rd
Resolution 7216
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complications related to diabetes and will be spending time at the Mayo clinic. Ms. Preciado
explained that several other family members are ill and she has been taking care of them and
this has left her with little time to correct code violations at 8217 Long Lake Rd.
Ms. Preciado has previously expressed a desire to speak before the City Council during
discussion of this item; staff has notified Ms. Preciado and Tony Preciado of the Council
Meeting.
Recommendations:
Staff recommends consideration of Resolution 7216 authorizing abatement of Nuisance
Code Violations present at 8217 Long Lake Rd. Although past council directive has been
to take action no sooner than 5 days from the date of approval, the Council certainly has
the option to provide additional time.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeremiah Anderson
Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector
Attachments
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City of Mounds View
Code Enforcement Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jeremiah Anderson, Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector
CC: Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
Date: February 1, 2008
Re: 8217 Long Lake Rd
On Friday February 1, 2008 at 15:00hrs inspector responded to 8217 Long
Lake Road to complete a reinspection of the property as part of an ongoing
code violation case. Tony Preciado provided access to the rear yard of the
property. Inspector noticed improvement since the last inspection in early
December 2007. At the time of inspection inspector observed three new
violations: 1.) an accumulation of 20 tires along the rear of the house 2.) an
automotive engine in the rear yard; 3.) Accumulation of miscellaneous
automotive parts inside boxes. Below is a detailed inventory of the vehicles
parked outside Preciado’s property at 8217 Long Lake road on February 1,
2008. Photographic documentation is attached to this memo.
1. Brown Ford Pickup Truck: This vehicle is parked on a gravel area,
partially covered with a tarp and does not display current license.
Preciado explained this vehicle belongs to him and has been stored in
the back yard for several years. This vehicle is currently in violation
due to lack of proper license.
2. Large Recreational Vehicle: Preciado explained this vehicle belongs to
him and has been parked in the rear yard for several years. Vehicle is in
the rear yard off an improved surface. Vehicle is in violation due to
being parked off an improved surface.
3. Blue Plymouth Prowler: This vehicle is parked on a gravel area adjacent
to the detached garage in the rear yard and completely covered with a
tarp. Preciado explained that this vehicle belongs to him. Vehicle is in
compliance.
4. Yellow Dodge Charger: This vehicle is parked on a gravel area adjacent
to the detached garage in the rear yard and completely covered with a
tarp. Preciado explained that this vehicle belongs to him. Vehicle is in
compliance.
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5. Jaguar: This vehicle is parked on a gravel area adjacent to the detached
garage in the rear yard and completely covered with a tarp. Preciado
explained that this vehicle belongs to him. Vehicle is in compliance.
6. White Dodge Intrepid, MN Lic# UTT-751: This vehicle is parked in the
front of the detached garage on gravel. Vehicle was cited with court
citations 907-112014 and 907-112015 dated December 4, 2007 for not
registered to legal resident of the premise. Preciado explained that the
vehicle belonged to a friend of his who lives up North and works in the
City and stays with Preciado during the work week. This vehicle is
registered to an address in Minneapolis, MN. This vehicle is in
violation of Mounds View Code, not registered to legal resident of
the property.
7. Chevrolet Cavalier, MN Lic# BAM-880: This vehicle is parked in the front
of the detached garage on gravel. Preciado explained that this vehicle
belongs to friends Derek and Lisa who occasionally stay with Preciado
but do not live here. This vehicle is in violation of Mounds View Code,
not registered to legal resident of the property.
In Summary 4 out of 7 vehicles parked at this location are in violation of City
Code. While this is an improvement of the 13 vehicles in violation on
December 4, 2008, corrective actions are obviously still required.
While in the rear yard inspector noticed that the locking mechanism on one
of the two commercial beverage vending machines was removed. Preciado
explained that both vending machines were operational when removed from
his former Auto repair shop in Columbia Heights, MN last fall.
Inspector explained that City code requires ALL vehicles parked or stored
outdoors to be operational, display current license, and registered to a legal
resident of the premise where parked or stored. Inspector explained that
vehicles 1, 2, 6, and 7 were in violation and corrective actions were
necessary. Inspector explained that the accumulation of tires must be
removed from the exterior and properly disposed of; the automotive engine
removed from the exterior; and all miscellaneous auto parts outside must be
removed from the exterior. Preciado claimed that all vehicles are operational
and argued that while some may not be registered to him they belong to him
and are being driven by friends of his. Preciado said he would be able to
remove the tires from the exterior but would not be able to remove the
engine block until spring because it is frozen to the ground.
Inspector said these findings would be forwarded to the City council for
review.
Nothing further at this time.
Photo Log
8217 Long Lake Rd, MN
Date Captured 02-01-2008
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Photo #1: Shows view of rear yard, small boat visible in distance.
Photo #2: Shows view of deck from rear yard
Photo Log
8217 Long Lake Rd, MN
Date Captured 02-01-2008
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Photo #3: Twenty tires behind house
Photo #4: Rear view of house from rear yard
Photo Log
8217 Long Lake Rd, MN
Date Captured 02-01-2008
Page 3 of 4
Photo #5: Charger, Prowler, and Jaguar on gravel under tarps.
Photo #6: Engine block on ground in rear yard, shows front of brown pickup
Photo Log
8217 Long Lake Rd, MN
Date Captured 02-01-2008
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Photo #7: Beverage vending machine with lock mechanism removed
Photo #8: Shows boxes of miscellaneous auto parts and log splitter.
RESOLUTION 7216
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE CODE
VIOLATIONS AT 8217 LONG LAKE RD, MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA, 55112.
WHEREAS, Maria J. Preciado is the owner of property located at 8217 Long Lake Rd,
zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, legally described as follows:
LAPORT MEADOWS LOT 9 BLOCK 3
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2007 a notice of violation was issued to Maria Preciado
and requested corrective actions completed to bring the property into compliance with the City
Code by November 21, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2007 staff performed a follow up inspection of the
property located at 8217 Long Lake Rd and found that corrective actions had not been
completed; and
WHEREAS on December 4, 2007 staff performed a follow up inspection of the property
and found that corrective actions had not been completed, photographs of the exterior were
obtained at that time; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated January 14, 2008, staff notified Maria Preciado of its intent
to appear before the Mounds View City Council on January 28 2008 to request authorization to
abate violations cited in the notice of violation dated November 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, staff performed a reinspection of the property on February 1, 2008 and
documented remaining and new code violations; and
WHEREAS Maria Preciado and Tony Preciado are responsible for maintaining Nuisance
Code violations on the exterior of the above-said property that include, but are not limited to:
1. Abandoned, inoperable vehicles parked on the exterior of the property.
2. Vehicles parked on the exterior of the property do not display current license.
3. Vehicles are parked off an improved surface.
4. Accumulation of tires.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Nuisance Code violations at 8217 Long Lake
Road constitute a Public Nuisance under Section 607.03 Subd. 3c and the City may abate and
assess the costs of said abatement against the property pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.101; and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with the notification requirement for nuisance
abatement as stated in 607.09, Subd. 5b. of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and
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WHEREAS, Maria Preciado, property owner of 8217 Long Lake Road, will be personally
liable to the City for the costs of such abatement, including administrative costs pursuant to
Section 607.09, Subd. 7 of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, if the property owners fail to pay the cost, after being duly notified, of the
abatement of Nuisance Code violations at address within 30 days after the date of the invoice, the
City may certify the unpaid costs against the property pursuant to Section 607.09, Subd. 8 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City will abate violations of Chapter 607 of the City Code no sooner than 5 calendar days
and no later than 10 calendar days as follows.
1. Section 607.07 Subdivision. 2a (2-counts): Abandoned, junk, and unsafe vehicles;
Section 607.06 Subdivision, 2c (2) (4-counts): Vehicles parked or stored outdoors shall
be registered to a legal resident of the property; Section 607.03 Subdivision 3c: Outside
accumulation of junk, rusting metal, inoperable equipment and household furnishings
prohibited; Section 607.06 Subdivision 2c (1) (4-counts): Vehicles parked or stored
outdoors shall be on an improved surface of asphalt, concrete, brick, or gravel; and
1106.03 Subdivision 3f:
2. Maria Preciado shall be personally liable to the City for the costs of abatement, including
administrative costs and reasonable storage costs.
3. Any unpaid portion of the abatement costs after 30 days of the date on the invoice may be
certified as special assessments against the property upon a duly called hearing and
pursuant to Section 607.09, Subd. 8 of the Mounds View Municipal Code.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk/Administrator
Item No: 07B
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7219 Step Increases for Vanessa Van Alstine
(Cable TV Coordinator), Investigator Darrell Meyer (Mounds
View Police Department), and Officer Ben Zender (Mounds
View Police Department)
Background:
Vanessa Van Alstine, Officer Darrell Meyer and Officer Ben Zender are current
employees with the City of Mounds View. Their supervisor has reviewed their
performances as it relates to their responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Vanessa Van Alstine, Investigator Darrell Meyer and Officer Ben
Zender has 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 7219.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7219
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 more than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in
their performance review on file.
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
Vanessa Van
Alstine
Cable TV
Coordinator
Date of Hire: August 29,
2007
Step 1: $19.13/hr Step 2: $20.32/hr February 29,
2008
Officer Darrell
Meyer
Investigator Date of Hire: March 11,
1996
Date of Current Position:
September 27, 2004
5% Longevity:
$31.94/hr
7% Longevity:
$32.52/hr
(12 years)
March 11, 2008
Officer Ben
Zender
Police Officer Date of Hire: March 15,
2004
Step 5: $28.88/hr 3% Longevity:
$29.74/hr
(4 years)
March 15, 2008
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 7C
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7223 Establishing a Streets and Utilities
Committee
Background:
At the March 5, 2007 Work Session, the City Council discussed the creation of a
Citizens Task Force to help plan for the future reconstruction of City streets and
utilities.
The charge of the Task Force was to:
o Develop a Financial Plan for the entire reconstruction
program
o Develop a street standard or standards that will best meet
the needs of the City in partnership with its residents
o Develop a Prioritization and Implementation Plan
o Develop a Communication Plan
On October 22, 2007, the City Council approved Resolution 7176 adopting the
final report for the Street and Utility Improvement Program including all
recommendations submitted by the Streets and Utilities Task Force, except for
recommendations as they pertain to previously assessed properties.
On January 28, 2008, the City Council approved Resolution 7217 adopting the
policy as recommended by the Streets and Utilities Task Forces as it pertained to
previously assessed properties and amended resolution 7176 to include this
policy.
Discussion:
At the February 4, 2008 Work Session, the City Council discussed the formation
of a citizen group to oversee the implementation of the recently adopted Street
and Utility Improvement Program. This was in response to proposal made by
former members of the Streets and Utilities Task Force to have a formal group
that will oversee this program and ensure that it is implemented as adopted.
At this Work Session, the City Council did indicate a desire to develop such a
group and discussed several aspects as to how the group should be structured.
These aspects include (as interpreted and expanded by the Public Works
Director):
Purpose and Charge of the Group
The overall charge of the group will be to ensure that the Street and Utility
Improvement Program it is implemented as adopted. The group will advise and
provide recommendations to the City Council on design and financing issues
encountered, as well as policy concerns in implementing the program. The group
will be an integral part of the communication component of the program. The
group will communicate to the public the goal and purpose of the program and
will collect and analyze public input. The group will periodically review the
program’s financial plan, including review of projections of the funds that finance
this program. And finally, the group will periodically report to the City Council on
progress and issues associated with implementing this program.
Type of Group
The City Council also discussed what type of group this would be: Advisory
Group, Commission, or Committee. Council has directed to make this group a
Committee, and it will hereafter be referred to as the Streets and Utilities
Committee.
Length of Existence
It is intended that the purpose of the Streets and Utilities Committee will be
fulfilled upon completion of the Street and Utility Improvement Program and
therefore can be disbanded. However, since the program also includes other
maintenance components of the streets and utilities, beyond the initial 9-year
reconstructing phase, future City Councils could review the relevance and
effectiveness of this committee and determine whether it should be extended
beyond the initial reconstructing phase.
Size and Structure of the Committee
It was determined that the Streets and Utilities Committee will be comprised of
seven citizen members. Either the Public Works Director or a Staff member
appointed by the Public Works Director will act as the Staff liaison to the
Committee. The Committee may choose to appoint a chairperson, vise-
chairperson, and secretary. The Staff liaison would be eligible for any
appointments.
Selections and Terms of Committee Members
Citizens of Mounds View who currently do not hold an elected City office are
eligible to serve on this committee. The City Council will select committee
members based on application submitted to the City. Members of the committee
will serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of
each year. In order to establish appropriate staggering of terms for the
committee members, appointments to a term of less than three (3) years are
permissible. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their seat until
their successors are appointed and qualified.
Meeting Dates and Frequency
The Committee will meet on an as needed basis. Initially, meetings will be on the
third Monday of the month at 7:00pm; however this could be changed if so
elected by the Committee. It is possible and perhaps probable that for the first
year or so the meetings may be as frequent as once per month. A minimum of
four meetings will be held per year – generally quarterly. The Committee will
need to have a quorum to meet. A quorum is defined as a majority of the
appointed members. There will be several Neighborhood Meetings associated
with each project of the program. These Neighborhood Meetings may be
integrated with the Committee meetings. Meetings will be recorded and televised
as required by Resolution 5396.
The aforementioned structure of the Streets and Utilities Committee should be
reviewed and, if needed, revised and edited by the City Council. If the City
Council chooses to create this Committee, Staff will begin the process to fill seats
on this Committee by notifying former members of the Streets and Utilities Task
Force via direct mail and will post notice on the City’s web site as well as in the
City’s official newspaper. Applications received will be presented at a future City
Council meeting for review.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution 7223
establishing a Streets and Utilities Committee.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 7223
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ESTABLISHING A STREETS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the formation of a citizen group to
oversee the implementation of the recently adopted Street and Utility
Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, this proposal to from a group that will oversee this program
and will make all efforts to ensure that the Street and Utility Improvement
Program is implemented as adopted was made by former members of the
Streets and Utilities Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated a desire to develop such a
group and has developed several aspects as to how the group should be
structured.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. A Streets and Utilities Committee is hereby established.
2. The Streets and Utilities Committee shall be established and
function as indicated in Exhibit A of this resolution.
Adopted this 11th day of February 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
____________________________________
James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(SEAL)
Exhibit A
RESOLUTION 7223
STREETS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Purpose and Charge of the Group
The overall charge of the group will be to ensure that the Street and Utility
Improvement Program it is implemented as adopted. The group will advise and
provide recommendations to the City Council on design and financing issues
encountered, as well as policy concerns in implementing the program. The group
will be an integral part of the communication component of the program. The
group will communicate to the public the goal and purpose of the program and
will collect and analyze public input. The group will periodically review the
program’s financial plan, including review of projections of the funds that finance
this program. And finally, the group will periodically report to the City Council on
progress and issues associated with implementing this program.
Type of Group
The City Council also discussed what type of group this would be: Advisory
Group, Commission, or Committee. Council has directed to make this group a
Committee, and it will hereafter be referred to as the Streets and Utilities
Committee.
Length of Existence
It is intended that the purpose of the Streets and Utilities Committee will be
fulfilled upon completion of the Street and Utility Improvement Program and
therefore can be disbanded. However, since the program also includes other
maintenance components of the streets and utilities, beyond the initial 9-year
reconstructing phase, future City Councils could review the relevance and
effectiveness of this committee and determine whether it should be extended
beyond the initial reconstructing phase.
Size and Structure of the Committee
It was determined that the Streets and Utilities Committee will be comprised of
seven citizen members. Either the Public Works Director or a Staff member
appointed by the Public Works Director will act as the Staff liaison to the
Committee. The Committee may choose to appoint a chairperson, vise-
chairperson, and secretary. The Staff liaison would be eligible for any
appointments.
Selections and Terms of Committee Members
Citizens of Mounds View who currently do not hold an elected City office are
eligible to serve on this committee. The City Council will select committee
members based on application submitted to the City. Members of the committee
will serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms expiring December 31 of
each year. In order to establish appropriate staggering of terms for the
committee members, appointments to a term of less than three (3) years are
permissible. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their seat until
their successors are appointed and qualified.
Meeting Dates and Frequency
The Committee will meet on an as needed basis. Initially, meetings will be on the
third Monday of the month at 7:00pm; however this could be changed if so
elected by the Committee. It is possible and perhaps probable that for the first
year or so the meetings may be as frequent as once per month. A minimum of
four meetings will be held per year – generally quarterly. The Committee will
need to have a quorum to meet. A quorum is defined as a majority of the
appointed members. There will be several Neighborhood Meetings associated
with each project of the program. These Neighborhood Meetings may be
integrated with the Committee meetings. Meetings will be recorded and televised
as required by Resolution 5396.
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: __________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses will
expire on December 31, 2008. 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 2007. The majority of the licenses are renewals, so at a minimum, they were
licensed in 2007. The type of license they are applying for follows the company name.
Amtech Lighting Service Sign Installation Renewal
Larson Plumbing HVAC Renewal
Schnapp Plumbing & Heating, Inc. HVAC New
Vinco, Inc. General (Commercial) New
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No: 08B
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7220 Approving a One-Day Charitable
Gambling Permit for Community Partners with Youth to
conduct a Raffle on October 23, 2008, at The Mermaid
Entertainment and Event Center.
The Community Partners with Youth (based in New Brighton, Minnesota) would like to hold a
raffle event at The Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center on October 23, 2008 (they were
approved last year by the City Council for a one-day permit at the same location on January 22,
2007). All supporting documentation is on file with the City, and their non-profit status is on file
with the Minnesota State Gambling Board. The organization is in compliance with all
requirements of the City Code.
Recommendation:
Approve attached Resolution 7220
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7220
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH YOUTH A ONE DAY
PERMIT TO CONDUCT A RAFFLE AT THE MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT AND
EVENT CENTER IN MOUNDS VIEW
WHEREAS, the Community Partners with Youth has requested that the Council
allow them to conduct charitable gambling at The Mermaid Entertainment and Event
Center on October 28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board requires that the local unit of government
pass a resolution specifically approving or denying requests to conduct charitable
gambling/raffles; and
WHEREAS, the Community partners with Youth is in compliance with all
requirements of the Mounds View Municipal Code with regard to charitable gambling
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby authorize Community Partners with Youth to conduct charitable gambling at The
Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center on October 28, 2008.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008.
______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 8C
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: Consent
Administrator Review : ___
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7218 Appointing Members to the Anoka
County/Blaine Airport Advisory Commission
Introduction:
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) established an advisory commission a few
years ago to provide a mechanism for communities and their residents to interact with MAC
and act as a liaison between the Anoka County / Blaine airport and the surrounding
municipalities.
Discussion:
David Jahnke and Barbara Haake were appointed to serve on the Airport Advisory
Commission by the City Council on January 9, 2006. Both individuals have appeared at City
Council meetings to give the Council and residents periodic updates as to issues related to
the airport. The City was notified last month that the individuals’ terms had expired and new
appointments would be needed. Staff contacted both individuals who expressed a desire to
remain on the commission.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 7218 which re-appoints Barbara Haake and David Jahnke to serve two-
year terms on the Anoka County / Blaine Airport Advisory Commission representing the City
of Mounds View.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 7218
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION REAP POINTING CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
ANOKA COUNTY / BLAINE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Barbara Haake and David Jahnke were appointed by the City Council
on January 9, 2006, to serve on the Anoka County / Blaine Airport Advisory Commission;
and,
WHEREAS, in a letter dated January 2, 2008, the Metropolitan Airports Commission
(MAC) informed the City that the terms of the representatives on the Airport Advisory
Commission had expired; and,
WHEREAS, staff contacted both Ms. Haake and Mr. Jahnke, both of whom
indicated a desire to continue their participation on the Airport Advisory Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Mounds
View expresses its appreciation to Ms. Haake and Mr. Jahnke for representing the City of
Mounds View on the Anoka County / Blaine Airport Advisory Commission and hereby
approves their reappointment to said commission.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008.
_____________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08D
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7221 Approving a One Day Charitable
Gambling Permit to the Twin Cities North Chamber of
Commerce to Conduct a Raffle on March 1, 2008, at
The Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center
The Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce would like to hold a charitable
gambling event (raffle) at The Mermaid on March 1, 2008. All supporting
documentation is on file with the City and their non-profit status is on file with the
Minnesota State Gambling Control Board. The organization is in compliance with
all requirements of the City Code.
Recommendation:
Approve attached Resolution 7221.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7221
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE DAY CHARITABLE GAMBLING PERMIT
FOR THE TWIN CITIES NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CONDUCT
CHARITABLE GAMBLING AT THE MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENT
CENTER IN MOUNDS VIEW
WHEREAS, the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce has requested
that the Council allow them to conduct charitable gambling at The Mermaid
Entertainment and Event Center on March 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board required that the local unit of
government pass a resolution specifically approving or denying requests to
conduct charitable gambling; and
WHEREAS, the Twin Cities North Chamber is in compliance with all
requirements of the Mounds View Municipal Code with regard to charitable
gambling regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby authorize the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce to
conduct charitable gambling at The Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center on
March 1, 2008.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008.
___________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 8E
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7222 Authorizing the Preparation of a
Joint Powers Agreement and Setting a Public
Improvement Hearing Date for the 2008 Street
Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project)
Background:
For the 2007 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project), the City of Mounds
View partnered with the City of Spring Lake Park and developed a joint project. It
was pointed out that every public improvement project incurs set costs. These
include, but are not limited to: advertising, preparation of plans and specifications
documents, bid review and tabulation, contract documentation administration,
legal review of documents, preconstruction administration, inspections. By
partnering with the City of Spring Lake Park, these costs were shared. Said
administrative costs, including engineering, were assigned to each City based on
the percentage of the project being conducted in each City.
On January 28, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution 7213 authorizing the
preparation of a preliminary feasibility report and the selection of a consultant for
the 2008 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project).
Discussion:
Staff is recommending that the City Council entertain the concept of partnering
again with the City of Spring Lake Park for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project
as a way to reduce the administrative costs and perhaps receive more favorable
bids.
To facilitate the partnering with the City of Spring Lake Park on this project, Staff
recommends that a Joint Powers Agreement be created; this agreement will
establish the details of the partnership.
Staff recommends authorization for the City’s legal counsel to create a Joint
Powers Agreement with the City of Spring Lake Park for the 2008 Street
Maintenance Project. This should be a fairly simple matter for the City’s legal
counsel, given that to create this document, only minor modifications to the 2007
agreement would need to be made.
Set Public Improvement Hearing – As per State Statute 429.031: “Before the
municipality awards a contract for an improvement or orders it made by day
labor, or before the municipality may assess any portion of the cost of an
improvement to be made under a cooperative agreement with the state or
another political subdivision for sharing the cost of making the improvement, the
council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed improvement following two
publications in the newspaper of a notice stating the time and place of the
hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the estimated cost, and the area
proposed to be assessed.”
Staff is recommending that a public hearing be conducted to be in compliance
with this state statute and to allow the public to learn about the proposed project
and provide comments.
A hearing date of March 10, 2008 will afford the necessary time to publish legal
notices. It is also anticipated that the final Feasibility Report will be presented to
the City Council on March 10, 2008 for consideration of approval.
Following the hearing, should the City Council wish to proceed with this project, a
Staff report and resolution approving the report, ordering the project, and
authorizing the creation of detailed plans and specifications will be presented for
City Council consideration.
Should this project proceed, the following is the tentative schedule:
February 11, 2008 Public Improvement Hearing Date Set for March 10, 2008
March 10, 2008 Public Improvement Hearing is held, City Council
approves Feasibility Report, orders the project,
authorizes the preparation of Plans and
Specifications, and approves Joint Powers Agreement
with Spring Lake Park
May 12, 2008 City Council Approves Plans and Specifications, sets
a June 12, 2008 bid date, and authorizes the
advertisement for bids
June 12, 2008 Bids Received (Thursday 10:00 AM, Mounds View
City Hall)
June 23, 2008 Award Construction Contract
July 21, 2008 Project Begins
July / August 2008 Initial Sweeping – three days after application.
Second sweeping – 30 days after application
September 1, 2008 Project Completed
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the
preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement and setting a Public Improvement
Hearing date for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project).
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 7222
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AND SETTING A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING DATE FOR THE
STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT (SEAL COAT PROJECT)
WHEREAS, for the 2007 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project)
the City of Mounds View partnered with City of Spring Lake Park and developed
a joint project; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution
7213 authorizing the preparation of a preliminary feasibility report and the
selection of a consultant for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat
Project); and
WHEREAS, Staff is recommending that the City Council entertain the
concept of partnering again with the City of Spring Lake Park for the 2008 Street
Maintenance Project as a way to reduce the administrative costs and perhaps
receive more favorable bids; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the partnering with the City of Spring Lake Park
on this project, Staff recommends that a Joint Powers Agreement be created;
and
WHEREAS, a Public Improvement Hearing is required by State Statute for
this project; and
WHEREAS, a Public Improvement Hearing would allow the public to learn
about the proposed project and provide comments; and
WHEREAS, a Public Improvement Hearing date of March 10, 2008, will
afford the necessary time to publish legal notices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Sets a public improvement hearing date for said project for 7:05 pm on
March 10, 2008 at Mounds View City Hall.
2. Authorizes legal notices for said public improvement hearing to be
published.
3. The preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Spring
Lake Park for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project).
Adopted this 11th day of February 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
____________________________________
James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 08F
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7225 Granting the New Brighton/Mounds
View Rotary Club a One Day Charitable Gambling
Permit to Conduct a Raffle on April 18, 2008, at The
Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center in Mounds
View.
The New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary would like to hold a raffle at the Mermaid Entertainment
and Event Center on April 18, 2008. All supporting documentation is on file with the City and
their non-profit status is on file with the Minnesota State Gambling Control Board. The
organization is in compliance with all requirements of the City Code.
Recommendation:
Approve attached Resolution 7225
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7225
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION GRANTING THE NEW BRIGHTON/MOUNDS VIEW ROTARY A ONE
DAY PERMIT TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE GAMBLING AT THE MERMAID
ENTERAINMENT AND EVENT CENTER IN MOUNDS VIEW
WHEREAS, the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary has requested that the Council
allow them to conduct charitable gambling at The Mermaid Entertainment and Event
Center on April 18, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board requires that the local unit of government
pass a resolution specifically approving or denying requests to conduct charitable
gambling; and
WHEREAS, the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary is in compliance with all
requirements of the Mounds View Municipal Code with regard to charitable gambling
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby authorize the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary to conduct charitable gambling at
The Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center on April 18, 2008.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008.
______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Corrections made by City Council Member Roger Stigney and Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
January 14, 2008 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:19 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: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, January 14, 2008, City Council Agenda 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, January 14, 2008 Agenda as 24
presented. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
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Valerie Amundsen of 3048 Wooddale Drive commented on the work session that she watched 31
and said that the way previously assessed properties are going to be handled as the new streets 32
project moves forward concerns her. She then said that she would like to urge Council Members 33
to proceed carefully with how this moves forward as there was a great deal of thought put into 34
the recommendation of the Task Force. 35
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Ms. Amundsen explained that this was a Citywide proposal and all taxpaying residents would 37
bear some burden regardless of the individual street or circumstance. 38
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Ms. Amundsen indicated that having new roads will beautify the entire City and increase values 40
over the entire City. Ms. Amundsen said that the Council cannot go back indefinitely and she 41
feels that the proposal of the Task Force is very reasonable and very fair for the most residents. 42
She then asked Council to follow the recommendation of the Task Force. 43
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Mike Read of 2208 Lois Drive said that Council received calls about bonfires but he wonders 1
about wood burners that are burning all over the City and he is wondering who he calls to 2
complain about it. 3
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Mayor Marty explained that someone was burning recently and it was not cut firewood and the 5
police department was called and a citation was issued. 6
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Mayor Marty recommended that Mr. Read call the police department and said that they would 8
investigate the matter and issue a citation, if appropriately. 9
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS 11
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None. 13
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 15
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A. Public Hearing to Consider Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7201, a 17
Conditional Use Permit request by T-Mobile for a 128 foot Wireless 18
Communications Monopole to be located at Sysco, 2400 County Rd J 19
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. 20
Planner Heller provided a review of the request to construct a cell phone tower. The plan would 21
be to lease a small portion of the Sysco property for this tower. Sysco is zoned industrial and 22
they would be allowed up to a 150 foot tower and they are requesting a 128 foot tower. The 23
Conditional Use Permit would remain in effect provided that no changes are made in approved 24
operations. 25
Planner Heller explained that Staff feels that this location is appropriate based on surrounding 26
existing uses and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. 27
Planner Heller indicated that all zoning and code requirements are met with this request and they 28
have already received licensing approval from the FCC. Staff received no feedback other than 29
one call and once the request was explained the resident had no concern with the tower. 30
Karen Asplund of 8464 Greenwood Drive said that she received notice and her home would be 31
within 350 feet of the tower. She then said that she is not in favor of this tower as it just adds 32
another eyesore to the already big eye sore of a billboard. She further said that she would be able 33
to see this tower from her front window. 34
Ms. Asplund indicated that she can see the entire billboard from her front window and the 35
monopole would be no different. She then said that living up at the north end has been getting 36
harder each year as the freeway noise has increased, traffic has increased with Medtronic, a huge 37
billboard that is lit, and now a monopole. 38
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Ms. Asplund said that she believes that this will further impact her home’s value. She then said 1
that she is not in favor of this monopole at all. 2
Kari Brown from TMobile addressed the Council and said that they have done may studies 3
concerning monopoles in residential areas and she does not have the studies with her but the 4
studies have not come back with any adverse effects whatsoever. She then offered to submit 5
them for reference. Ms. Brown explained that the picture of the tower shows that the monopole 6
would be visible but not the lower portion of the tower and it is a distance from the pole. Ms. 7
Brown indicated that this is a co-location tower with room for two other carriers. 8
Mike Read of 2208 Lois Drive asked whether there would be a beacon on top of the pole because 9
this is close to the flight path of the airport. It was intended that the pole would not have any 10
lights. 11
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 12
Council Member Flaherty asked why this particular location because the north side of County 13
Road J would not be visible to residents. 14
Ms. Brown from TMobile explained that with the height requirement to get into the 15
neighborhood of Groveland Park area moving the tower gets too far away to cover the objective 16
area. 17
Ms. Brown indicated that they had moved the tower across the compound to accommodate Sysco 18
and the FAA study came back that they would lose footage by moving the tower. Ms. Brown 19
explained that moving the tower creates issues with elevation and height requirements of the 20
FAA. Ms. Brown indicated that moving to the north side means that they do not have enough 21
coverage of the objective area. 22
Council Member Mueller indicated it appeared that the location of the proposed tower would be 23
blocked by the billboard. 24
Ms. Brown indicated that it appeared that a portion of the pole would be blocked by the billboard 25
and also by the trees. 26
Mayor Marty indicated that he is not going to question the FAA but it seems to him that a light 27
on the pole would make the tower more visible to aircraft. Mayor Marty said that he originally 28
felt no qualms about this proposed location because the FAA regulations were met but, he 29
understands the concerns of Ms. Asplund having to look at the monopole. Mayor Marty asked if 30
there is anywhere else in town that this tower could be located. 31
Ms. Brown indicated that they have looked extensively and there is no where else in town where 32
this tower could be located and meet their coverage objectives. 33
Council Member Flaherty asked what the citizens of Mounds View would get as a benefit of this 34
tower. 35
Ms. Brown indicated that residents could make 911 more reliably with the additional coverage. 36
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Mayor Marty noted that more and more people are using their cell phones rather than land lines 1
so adequate coverage is important. 2
Ms. Asplund indicated that she called the FAA Tower Manager at the Anoka Airport and he 3
seemed rather surprised that there is a tower planned for that area. He also said that the FAA 4
Board in Texas handles the application so there may be some information gaps or lack of 5
investigation on their part. 6
Ms. Asplund pointed out her home and the location of the tower on the map for Council. 7
Council Member Mueller indicated that she hates to disappoint residents but, for the greater good 8
of the City, she is in favor of this location for the tower. She then said that this tower was 9
planned for the City’s park and that she would not be in favor of. She further commented that it 10
is important, for the safety of the residents, to ensure cell phone coverage. 11
Mayor Marty agreed that moving this out of the Park and into the industrial area is an 12
improvement. He then said that he does experience cell phone coverage issues as he comes into 13
the City on the freeway. He further said that he understands the concern of the resident because 14
the billboards would eventually be coming down but this tower would not. 15
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7201, a 16
Conditional Use Permit request by T-Mobile for a 128 foot Wireless Communications Monopole 17
to be located at Sysco, 2400 County Rd J. 18
Council Member Flaherty commented that this was reviewed by the Planning Commission and 19
recommended for approval. 20
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 21
B. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7202, a Development Review for a 22
Building Expansion at Midwest Motor Express, 2169 Mustang Drive 23
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. 24
Planner Heller provided an overview of the application for development review to allow for a 25
building expansion at Midwest Motor Express. 26
Planner Heller explained that this expansion would be to the west side of the building to move 27
the existing back doors out. They anticipate no additional truck traffic or business but expect this 28
expansion to allow them to run their business more efficiently. 29
Planner Heller indicated that they would need to stripe or add more parking to adhere strictly to 30
the City’s Code. She then said that they do not need any more parking to accommodate their 31
business and Staff feels that there is plenty of asphalt on this site to accommodate the business’ 32
parking needs. 33
Planner Heller indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed this matter and has 34
recommended approval. 35
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Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. 1
Council Member Flaherty commented that Midwest Motor Express is one of the companies that 2
pays their taxes and does what they need to do and they do not bother anyone. He then said that 3
they have 80 employees and have been there since 1994. 4
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7202 a 5
Development Review for a Building Expansion at Midwest Motor Express, 2169 Mustang Drive. 6
Council Member Mueller thanked the Company for their efforts to improve their business and 7
keep costs down. 8
Mayor Marty indicated that the building was constructed in 1974, expanded in 1994 when 9
Midwest Motor Express took over and now it is being expanded. The City has had no issues 10
with this Company and thanked them for operating the business as they do. 11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
C. Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the 13
Storage of Flammable Liquid (Ferrellgas) at Tyson Company, 4815 Mustang 14
Circle. (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN) 15
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. 16
Planner Heller reported that Tyson Company has withdrew their application due in part to the 17
recommendation of the Planning Commission and concern of the neighborhood and adjoining 18
business owners. Planner Heller explained that a denial is needed to completely close this 19
request. 20
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. 21
Mayor Marty indicated that he is pleased that the Application has been withdrawn. He then said 22
that a denial is necessary to ensure that this application is properly handled. 23
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7204, a 24
Resolution Denying A Conditional Use Permit for Storage of Flammable Liquid at Tyson 25
Company, 4815 Mustang Circle. 26
Council Member Mueller requested that Resolution 7204 be read. She then read Resolution 27
7204. 28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
D. Continued Public Hearing on Second Reading of Ordinance 800, an 30
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Chapter 12, Section 12.13 of the 31
City Charter. 32
Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that representatives from the Charter Commission 33
were present to answer questions regarding amendments to Chapter 12, Section 12.13 of the City 34
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Charter. Staff is working with mailing solutions on ways to ensure newsletter delivery to all 1
residents. 2
Mayor Marty reopened the public hearing. 3
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing. 4
Mayor Marty asked whether there was more discussion or if any changes were made from what 5
was previously submitted to Council. 6
Jonathan Thomas, Chair of the Charter Commission, addressed Council and explained the 7
proposed amendments to allow for delivery to all postal addresses. 8
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Ordinance 800, an 9
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Chapter 12, Section 12.13 of the City Charter. 10
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he would like to have Ordinance 800 read. 11
Mayor Marty read Ordinance 800. 12
Council Member Stigney indicated that one change was to change from six times per year to four 13
times per year and he agrees with that. He then said that there is a “shall” and Staff is looking 14
into alternatives for mailing so he could support it but he does not whole heartedly agree with it. 15
ROLL CALL: Hull/Flaherty/Mueller/Stigney/Marty 16
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
E. Resolution 7105, Appointing City Council Members and City Staff as 18
Representatives for City Committees and Other Organizations. 19
Assistant City Administrator Crane reviewed the Resolution setting Staff and Council 20
appointments to Committees and other organizations. 21
Mayor Marty indicated that he needs an alternate to attend I35W Corridor Coalition meetings 22
when he is not able to do so. 23
Council Member Mueller indicated that she was the representative on the Ramsey County 24
League of Local Government for 2007 and would like to do so for 2008. Council agreed. 25
Council Member Flaherty agreed to continue on the YMCA Committee, the HR Committee, 26
Youth and Family Services for 2008. He also agreed to cover the I35W Corridor Coalition 27
meetings. 28
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like to remain as a representative to the Human 29
Resources Committee and the Fire Relief Association. 30
Council Member Hull agreed to stay on the Committees he was assigned to in 2008. 31
The Assistant City Administrator was added to the HR Committee. 32
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7105, 1
Appointing City Council Members and City Staff as Representatives for City Committees and 2
Other Organizations as Discussed. 3
Council Member Mueller asked about the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and whether the 4
Community Development Director should be a member of that. 5
Staff agreed not to add the Director due to scheduling issues. 6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
F. Resolution 7203 Approving the Purchase of Radio Reading Devices, 8
Software, and Reading Equipment for the Water Reading System 9
Replacement Program 10
11
Public Works Director Lee explained that this would approve purchase of the radio reading 12
devices, reading equipment, and software for this program. Five bids were received for three 13
different systems. He then reviewed the systems that were bid. 14
15
Director Lee explained that the low bid submitted a list of references but none of them had the 16
Ikon system. City Staff checked the references and two of the four listed had the system up and 17
running for less than a year. Staff reviewed the failure rate for the systems as listed in the Staff 18
report. 19
20
Director Lee indicated that by year 20 the entire system would need to be changed out. 21
22
Director Lee indicated that Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the Neptune system 23
and award the contract. 24
25
Council Member Mueller thanked Staff for the comparisons and said that she liked the time 26
saving ability to read information while driving down the street. 27
28
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7203, 29
Approving the Purchase of Radio Reading Devices, Software, and Reading Equipment for the 30
Water Reading System Replacement Program. 31
32
Council Member Stigney asked if the batteries can be returned annually or what the requirement 33
would be. 34
35
Director Lee indicated that the Staff would purchase batteries as needed and switching them out. 36
Staff would return them to Neptune for warranty purposes. Staff would do that in bulk rather 37
than one at a time. 38
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Council Member Stigney indicated he feels that they should pay for postage to mail back any 40
batteries that fail during the warranty period. 41
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Council Member Flaherty thanked Mike for the excellent job on the Staff report. 1
2
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 5
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A. Licenses for Approval 7
B. Resolution 7210 Transfer of Gasoline and Tobacco License from Khalid 8
Ahmed to Michael Melberg and Jeff Schwinghammer for the Mounds View 9
BP located at 2155 County Road 10 in Mounds View. 10
C. Resolution 7211, Authorizing a One Day Gambling Permit (Raffle) for Great 11
Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society on February 23, 2008, at The 12
Mermaid in Mounds View. 13
D. Resolution 7206 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Well No. 6 14
Rehabilitation Project 15
E. Resolution 7207 Approving the Bid Documents, Setting a Bid Date, and 16
Authorizing the Advertisement for Bids for the Emergency Management 17
Generator Purchase 18
F. Resolution 7208 Amending Resolution 7153 to Incorporate a Clause 19
Consenting to an Exemption from Maximum Vacation Carry Over 20
Provisions 21
G. Resolution 7209 Approving Agreements with North Suburban Access 22
Corporation 23
H. Resolution7212 Approving Purchase of Issued Glock Pistols and Holster with 24
Forfeiture Funds for the Police Department 25
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Council Member Mueller requested that Item 8B be removed for discussion. 27
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Mayor Marty removed Item 8D for discussion. 29
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Council Member Flaherty requested that Item 8H be removed for discussion. 31
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, E, F, and G as 33
presented. 34
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
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B. Resolution 7210 Transfer of Gasoline and Tobacco License from Khalid 38
Ahmed to Michael Melberg and Jeff Schwinghammer for the Mounds View 39
BP located at 2155 County Road 10 in Mounds View 40
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Council Member Mueller explained that Staff usually mentions background checks and she did 42
not see that information for this license transfer. 43
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Assistant Administrator Crane explained that this license is only for gasoline and tobacco and it 1
does not require a background investigation. 2
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Council Member Mueller asked whether compliance checks have been conducted and passed. 4
5
Administrator Crane indicated that compliance checks have been passed and the business would 6
continue to be subject to compliance checks. 7
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7210, a 9
Resolution Transferring Gasoline and Tobacco License from Khalid Ahmed to Michael Melberg 10
and Jeff Schwinghammer for the Mounds View BP located at 2155 County Road 10 in Mounds 11
View. 12
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
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D. Resolution 7206, a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for the 16
Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project 17
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Mayor Marty said that the budgeted amount for this project was $50,000 and the estimate was 19
$14,115 so he would like to add a not to exceed amount of $50,000 to ensure that anything else 20
comes back to the Council for consideration and approval. 21
22
Public Works Director Lee indicated that Staff makes a best guess as to the type of work that 23
would need to be done with the rehabilitation but there is no way of knowing for sure. He then 24
said that he feels confident that the actual costs would be close to the bid amount. 25
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Council agreed to set a not to exceed amount of $20,000 for this project. 27
28
Council Member Mueller indicated that she is concerned about rehabilitation versus replacement 29
and when it would make more sense to replace rather than rehabilitate it. 30
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7206, a 32
Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project as 33
Amended to a Not to Exceed Amount of $20,000. 34
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
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H. Resolution 7212 Approving Purchase of Issued Glock Pistols and Holster 38
with Forfeiture Funds for the Police Department 39
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Council Member Flaherty explained that there was a Committee that evaluated the current side 41
arms and that Committee recommended replacement. 42
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Police Chief Sommer explained that the condition and age of the weapons including the fact that 44
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Council Member Flaherty asked what happens to the old Berettas. 2
Police Chief Sommer explained that they are turned into the Company as a trade. 3
4
Council Member Flaherty asked if a resident can turn in an old shot gun or something like that to 5
the City for disposal. 6
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Chief Sommer indicated that residents should contact the City and the Police Department would 8
assist them with contacts for disposal. 9
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7212 11
Approving Purchase of Issued Glock Pistols and Holster with Forfeiture Funds for the Police 12
Department 13
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Council Member Stigney asked how old the Berettas were. 15
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Chief Sommer indicated that they are approximately seven years old. 17
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Mayor Marty asked whether the City has had any issues with ammunition shortages. 19
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Chief Sommer indicated that it takes almost a year to get certain types of ammunition but they 21
have planned for that and ordered early. 22
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Council Member Mueller indicated that there is an equipment company that supplies guns and 24
the reason that the City went through Striker is that they have the side bid. She then asked if the 25
City could use a local business for ammunition. 26
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Chief Sommer indicated that could be done but he is not sure that the volume and price can be 28
met. 29
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 31
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 33
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Mayor Marty noted he called several staff members and had his questions answered. 35
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Council Member Flaherty asked about the State of Minnesota Citations by Ramsey County. 37
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Interim Administrator Ericson explained that was the expense for the citation books that are 39
purchased annually. 40
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Council Member Mueller noted that there were some fees to Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik, 42
and part of the fees $714.93 was for a Mustang Drive drainage situation. 43
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Public Works Director Lee explained that there has been a drainage issue at Mustang Drive at the 1
intersection near FedTech for years. Staff had the consultant take a look at it and provide a 2
recommendation and that recommendation was that the pipe is not sized adequately for the 3
amount of water that comes to that area. The consultant has come up with recommendations to 4
consider including a project to change the high points of Mustang Drive. Staff anticipates a 5
project to alleviate the drainage situation in either 2008 or 2009. 6
7
Council Member Flaherty indicated that it cost the City $25,000 to defend its officers in a 8
litigation matter that the City eventually won. He then asked why the City has to pay this when 9
the City was exonerated. 10
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Finance Director Beer explained that the League had to defend the City and the costs must be 12
paid despite the fact that the City was dismissed from the claim. 13
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Council Member Flaherty asked where the funding would come. 15
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Finance Director Beer explained that the contingency fund is the fund for this type of situation 17
that cannot be planned for. 18
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Council Member Mueller indicated that the insurance paid for coverage kept the costs of the 20
defense down somewhat. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27
A. November 26, 2007, City Council Minutes. 28
B. December 3, 2007, Truth in Taxation Minutes 29
C. December 10, 2007, City Council Minutes. 30
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Page 10, Line 16 insert female. Line 41 and ideas those students came up with. One idea was to 32
sell the Community Center to a business. 33
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Minutes of December 10, 2007 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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D. December 10, 2007, Executive Session Minutes. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Approve Minutes of the December 10, 2007 Executive 41
Session. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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E. January 7, 2008, Executive Session Minutes. 1
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the January 7, 2008 Executive Session 3
Minutes. 4
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
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11. REPORTS 8
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 10
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Mayor Marty indicated he was contacted by Springsted concerning the posting for the 12
Administrator search and they have received 22 applications and they will narrow it down to 10. 13
They have requested to meet on January 28, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the candidates and 14
narrow it to three to five. Interviews are going to be scheduled for February 8 and 9, 2008. 15
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Assistant to the Administrator Crane indicated that all applications will be available to review 17
prior to the meeting. 18
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Mayor Marty indicated that the Pioneer Press had an article on the Maplewood City Manager and 20
said that this is exactly why he wanted to avoid that type of press. 21
22
Mayor Marty said that on February 7, 2008 Northwest Youth and Family Services is holding its 23
annual outstanding service to youth award ceremony and invited Council to attend. 24
25
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he would like the names of the honorees read and noted 26
that the Mayor’s wife is on the list. 27
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Mayor Marty reported that the Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2008. 29
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Council Member Flaherty indicated that he attended the grand opening of the Medtronic building 31
and it is a very impressive facility and a wonderful addition to the City. He then said that he 32
spoke to Ramsey County Commissioner Tony Bennett about the sound wall. 33
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Council Member Mueller indicated that on Friday and Saturday, January 19 and 20, 2008 she 35
will be attending training through the League of Minnesota Cities for newly elected officials. 36
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B. Reports of Staff 38
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Interim Administrator Ericson reported that a joint meeting with the Spring Lake Park City 40
Council has been considered to discuss joint issues. Council asked Staff to attempt to schedule 41
the meeting on the third Monday of the month. 42
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Interim Administrator Ericson requested Council consider setting a joint meeting with the 1
Charter Commission to discuss a variety of issues. Staff has scheduled this for the February 4, 2
2008 work session. 3
4
Interim Administrator Ericson suggested that the requirement to identify yourself by full name 5
and address for minors speaking before the Council be waived. The Council agreed. 6
7
Interim Administrator Ericson emergency management closed session should be scheduled 8
annually and it is time to do that. 9
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Council Member Mueller suggested scheduling it for March so that the new City Administrator 11
could attend. 12
13
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that Staff is working on an update on 2007 strategic 14
goals for Council at an upcoming meeting. 15
16
Interim Administrator Ericson Ramsey County League of Local Governments is hosting an event 17
at the North Oaks Golf Club. Anyone interested in attending should contact Staff for registration 18
information. 19
20
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that a March date for team building should be 21
considered if this needs to be done by the April town hall meeting. 22
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Council agreed to set March 14 and 15 for the team building meeting. 24
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Interim Administrator Ericson Metropolitan Council State of the Region Event held at the new 26
library downtown Minneapolis. This is a free event, which includes a tour of the new library. 27
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Interim Administrator Ericson reported that the North Metro Mayor’s Association is sponsoring a 29
discussion on transportation issues for the region. 30
31
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that an individual representing an entity has asked about 32
renting an office with three desks at the Community Center. 33
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Council Member Mueller said that in 2008 the City will have a two day Festival in the Park. The 35
Festival Committee will also be preparing a cookbook. She then asked residents to submit 36
recipes for the cookbook. 37
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C. Reports of City Attorney 39
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None. 41
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, February 4, 2008, at 7 p.m. 43
Next Council Meeting: Monday, January 28, 2008, at 7 p.m. 44
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13. ADJOURNMENT 1
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m. 3
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Transcribed by: 5
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Joan Lenzmeier 7
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 8
Item No: 11B(1)
Meeting Date: February 11, 2008
Type of Business: Work Session
Administrator Review: _________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: 2007 Charitable Gambling Report
Staff was directed by Council to research and annually report to the City Council each
permanent Charitable Gambling Permit to ensure contribution compliance with the Mounds
View Trade Area. According to the City Code Section 502.13. subd. 2 (c):
c. By December 31st of each calendar year, a licensed organization
conducting lawful gambling within the City shall expend seventy five
percent (75%) of its expenditures for lawful purposes conducted or
located within the City’s trade area. The City’s trade area” is defined as,
and limited to, Mounds View, Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Shoreview,
Arden Hills, New Brighton and Fridley.
According to Section 502.13, subd. 2 (d), of the City Code, each organization licensed to
conduct charitable gambling in the City shall report monthly to the City its gross receipts,
expenses, and profits from those activities in and the distribution of those profits, itemized as
to payee, purpose, amount and date of payment. Organizations licensed to conduct
charitable gambling at more than one (1) site must provide the above-mentioned information
for each site within the City. These requirements may be satisfied by submission of copies of
the monthly reports required by the Gambling Control Board. Below is a breakdown of what
each permit holder contributed to the City’s trade area in 2007 for your reference.
Merrick, Inc.
Merrick, Inc., is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, licensed by DHS as
a Day Training & Habilitation (DT&H) and Supported Employment Services (SES) provider.
The focus of their program is to provide employment services to adults with a developmental
disability. Merrick’ Inc.’s charitable gambling license was originally approved on January 26,
2004, and they renewed their Gambling License on February 27, 2006. They currently hold a
permit with Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment. However, since the closing of Robert’s
Sports Bar and Entertainment, they no longer conduct charitable gambling in the City. Below
is a breakdown of their contributions for 2007:
Jan: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Feb: 2/28/07 Mounds View Trade Area $421.84 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
Mar: 3/30/07 Mounds View Trade Area $285.66 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
3/30/07 Mounds View Trade Area $979.96 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
Apr: No Contributions to the Trade Area
May: 5/31/07 Mounds View Trade Area $1,027.41 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
5/31/07 Mounds View Trade Area $50.00 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
Jun: 6/30/07 Mounds View Trade Area $21.80 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
Jul: 7/16/07 Mounds View Trade Area $551.92 (check made payable to Merrick, Inc.)
Aug: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Sep: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Oct: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Nov: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Dec: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Lake Region Hockey Association
The Lake Region Hockey Association is a charitable organization to help in funding youth
hockey to include Irondale Youth Hockey and Mounds View Youth Hockey programs. The
City Council adopted their Charitable Gambling License on June 12, 2006, and conducts their
charitable gambling at Moe’s located at 2400 County Highway 10. Below is a breakdown of
their contributions in 2007.
Jan: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Feb: 2/26/07 Irondale A Bantams (Youth Hockey) $1,000.00
Mar: 3/20/07 Irondale Boys Hockey $2,000.00
3/20/07 Irondale Girls Hockey $2,000.00
3/20/07 National Sports Center (Youth Ice Time) $2,000.00
Apr: 4/2/07 Schwan’s Super Rink (Blaine- Youth Ice Time) $2,000.00
4/25/07 National Sports Center (Youth Ice Time) $1,000.00
4/30/07 Lake Region General Fund $5,000.00
May: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Jun: 6/26/07 Irondale Baseball $500.00
Jul: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Aug: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Sep: 9/25/07 Mounds View Youth Hockey $500.00
Oct: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Nov: 11/28/07 Ralf Reeder Food Shelf $200.00
Dec: 12/17/07 Mounds View HS Boys Hockey $500.00
12/17/07 Mounds View HS Girls Hockey $500.00
12/17/07 NSC Super Rink (Youth Ice Time) $2,000.00
12/17/07 NSC Super Rink (Youth Ice Time) $2,000.00
12/27/07 Irondale HS Boys Hockey $500.00
12/27/07 Irondale HS Girls Hockey $500.00
The Mounds View Lions
The Mounds View Lions is a non-profit organization that currently holds a charitable gambling
permit at the Mermaid. The Mounds View Lions does many things for the Mounds View
Community to include Foodshelfs, scholarships, and city festival activities to name a few.
Below is a breakdown of their contributions for 2007:
Jan: 01/31/07 Edgewood Middle School $200.00
Feb: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Mar: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Apr: No Contributions to the Trade Area
May: 5/01/07 Irondale HS $500.00
5/29/07 LCIF – Campaign Sight First $500.00
Jun: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Jul: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Aug: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Sep: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Oct: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Nov: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Dec: No Contributions to the Trade Area
Community Charities of Minnesota
Community Charities of Minnesota, also holds their charitable gambling on a permanent
basis at The Mermaid located at 2200 County Highway 10 in Mounds View.
Community Charities of Minnesota is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. The
organization conducts fundraising to include golf tournaments and charitable gambling with
the proceeds donated to food shelves, post prom parties and summer education programs for
Minnesota Youth to name a few. Their charitable gambling license was approved by the
Mounds View City Council on July 23, 2007, and they stared charitable gambling activities in
September. Attached is a letter along with their enclosed tax returns. Unfortunately, this
organization was not able contribute to the trade area due to a theft in December of 2007.
Staff did discuss this with the Mounds View Police Department and the investigation of this
theft is ongoing. Community Charities of Minnesota would like to continue to do business in
Mounds View, and indicated to Staff their determination and dedication in contributing to the
trade area. They indicated that they would like to renew their gambling permit, and have
submitted their application. Their renewal is on the February 25, 2008, agenda for Council
approval.
All gambling reports are available for your review at City Hall if you wish to examine any of
them.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane