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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 14, 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. 7:05pm Public Hearing, a Public Hearing to Consider the Second Reading and
Adoption of Ordinance 810, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements
and Special Assessments), and Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions)
of the Mounds View City Charter. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
B. Resolution 7285, Approving the Purchase of Playground Equipment and Soccer
Goals.
C. Resolution 7302 Approving Step Increases for Don Burda, Full Time Temporary
Building Inspector and Police Officer Peter Berling.
D. Resolution 7301 Approving Purchase of In-Squad Camera Systems for the Mounds
View Police Department Using Forfeiture Funds
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:05 pm to consider Special
Assessments for Sewer Access Charges
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Tuesday May 27, 2008 City Council Minutes.
B. Monday, June 9, 2008, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 28, 2008, at 7 p.m.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 14, 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. 7:05pm Public Hearing, a Public Hearing to Consider the Second Reading and
Adoption of Ordinance 810, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements
and Special Assessments), and Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions)
of the Mounds View City Charter. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
B. Resolution 7285, Approving the Purchase of Playground Equipment and Soccer
Goals.
C. Resolution 7302 Approving Step Increases for Don Burda, Full Time Temporary
Building Inspector and Police Officer Peter Berling.
D. Resolution 7301 Approving Purchase of In-Squad Camera Systems for the Mounds
View Police Department Using Forfeiture Funds
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:05 pm to consider Special
Assessments for Sewer Access Charges
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Tuesday May 27, 2008 City Council Minutes.
B. Monday, June 9, 2008, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 28, 2008, at 7 p.m.
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 14, 2008
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
Desaree Crane, Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing to Consider the Second Reading and
Adoption of Ordinance 810, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8, Section 8.06, and Chapter 12, Section 12.14 &
12.15 of the City Charter Relating to the Certification of
Unpaid Property-Based Administrative Offense Penalties
Background:
The Charter Commission, at the request of the City, has been discussing possible Charter
amendments to address a mechanism by which unpaid administrative offense penalties
could be certified to the property taxes in a manner similar to a special assessment. The
City Attorney has provided information, has attended a Charter Commission meeting and
has been in consultation with the Commission during this process to assist with a
satisfactory outcome. On June 12 of this year, the Charter Commission approved
Resolution 2008-02, which is attached for your reference.
Discussion:
Attached is Ordinance 810 which incorporates the language adopted by the Charter
Commission in Resolution 2008-02. This Ordinance was presented to the City Council for
a first reading at the June 23, 2008, City Council Meeting. The City Attorney has
reviewed the final resolution and is comfortable with the language with the exception of
the five underlined words in Section 8.06 as shown below:
“The City must provide an opportunity for a hearing regarding the method of payment
before either the City Council or a neutral third party as specified in City Code.”
The City Council, City Attorney and Jonathan Thomas (Charter Commission Chair)
discussed the language and the consensus was to revise the language as shown below:
“The City must provide an opportunity for a hearing regarding the certification before
either the City Council or a neutral third party as specified in City Code.”
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance
810, an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section 8.06, and Chapter 12, Section
Ordinance 810 Report
July 14, 2008
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12.14 and 12.15 of the City Charter relating to the certification of unpaid property-based
administrative offense penalties. Consistent with state law, the ordinance would go into
effect 90 days after unanimously being adopted by the City Council. In addition, an
Ordinance Summary will be published in the next edition of the Mounds View/New
Brighton Bulletin, which is consistent with the Mounds View City Charter.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Ericson Desaree Crane
Clerk-Administrator Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
Attachments:
1. Charter Commission Resolution 2008-02
2. Ordinance 810
3. Ordinance Summary
4.
ORDINANCE NO. 810
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8.06, AND CHAPTER 12,
SECTION 12.14 AND 12.15 OF THE CITY CHARTER RELATING TO THE
CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID PROPERTY-BASED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSE
PENALTIES
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the
recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby
determined that Chapter 8 of the City Charter be amended by the addition of the new
Section 8.06 as follows:
CHAPTER 8
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Section 8.06. Certification of Administrative Offense Penalties. Authority is granted to
the City of Mounds View to certify unpaid property-based Administrative Offense
penalties by certification to property taxes. Collection of Administrative Offense
penalties shall proceed only in accordance with an ordinance adopted by the Council
that must require at least the following:
The City must give notice to the property owner listed on the official tax records at least
30 days prior to imposing the certification.
The City must attempt to obtain voluntary payment of the fees and penalties and allow
the property owner the opportunity to request certification as a method of payment. The
City must provide an opportunity for a hearing regarding the certification before either
the City Council or a neutral third party as specified in City Code.
Administrative Offense penalties and charges must be directly related to the property
being assessed according to City Code and as published in the fee schedule.
Certifications under this ordinance shall be imposed pursuant to Minnesota State
Statutes including 366.011, 366.012, 415.01, and 429.101, as amended and as
specified in City Code.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the
recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby
determined that Chapter 12 of the City Charter be amended by the addition of new
language in Section 12.14 and the former language in Section 12.14 be renumbered as
Section 12.15 as follows:
Ordinance 810
Page 2 of 2
CHAPTER 12
MISCELLANEOUS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 12.14. Fines and Civil Penalties. The Council may provide by ordinance that a
violation of a City ordinance is either a misdemeanor or a petty misdemeanor,
punishable in accordance with State law. The Council shall establish by ordinance a
procedure for imposing a civil penalty known as an administrative offense as defined in
City Code.
Section 12.15. This Charter becomes effective January 1, 1980, or thirty days after
adoption, whichever comes later.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication.
Read by the Mounds View City Council on this 23rd day of June, 2008.
Read and passed by the Mounds View City Council on this 14th day of July, 2008.
Publication Date: July 23, 2008
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 810
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
On July 14, 2008, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which revised
Chapter 8.06 of the Mounds View City Charter relating to the Certification of Administrative
Offense Penalties; and Chapter 12.14 and 12.15 of the Mounds View City Charter relating
to Fines and Civil Penalties. Both City Charter chapter amendments relate to the
certification of unpaid property-based administrative offense penalties.
The ordinance is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Clerk
Administrator. The ordinance is posted in its entirety on the City’s website, located at
www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: July 14, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7285 Approving the purchase of Soccer Goals for
Oakwood Park and Playground Equipment for the City Hall Park
Introduction:
Oakwood Park Soccer Goals
In the spring of 2007 Oakwood Park Ballfield was converted to a soccer field complex that
consisted of (1) medium and (2) small fields; to accommodate the growing need for youth
soccer fields.
City Hall Park Playground Equipment
The existing playground equipment was installed in 1987; the equipment is slated and
budgeted for replacement in 2008.
Discussion:
Oakwood Park Soccer Goals
With the addition of the soccer fields and the need to accommodate the ages of the players
that will be using the fields; soccer goals of various sizes are required.
Staff has explored several styles and manufacturers of soccer goals. In order to provide a
safe environment for the soccer players, staff is recommending the purchase of non-tipping
soccer goals that have rounded “faces”. (This type of soccer goal also has the extra support
needed for the frequent moving of the goals.)
City Hall Park Playground Equipment
As stated previously, the playground equipment at the City Hall Park was installed in 1987.
Staff, along with the Park and Recreation Commissioners, evaluated the playground
equipment and a consensus to remove and replace a portion of the equipment was
recommended. This replacement will achieve the following:
a) To make the equipment in compliance with safety according to the US Consumer
Product Safety Commissions Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
b) A wide variety of age groups will be able to enjoy the playground equipment.
NOTE: As a cost savings measure, the Public Works Staff will install the playground
equipment. The playground equipment will be removed and installed by the 50th Anniversary
Celebration in August of this year.
Recommendation:
In the 2008 budget, 251-4470-7050, $38,000.00 is budgeted for the playground
equipment replacement for City Hall Park. Staff and Commissioners determined that only
a portion of the equipment at the City Hall Park needed replacement. This equipment can
be purchased from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, which is state bid, at the cost of
$11,403.84. (Sales tax and shipping included in this cost.) The soccer goals will be
purchased from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, again state bid, at the cost of
$9,449.06. (Sales tax and included in this cost.)
Though the soccer goals are not listed as a budgeted item for 2008 and due to the fact
that the replacement playground equipment is well below the $38,000.00 budgeted
amount. Staff is recommending the purchase of soccer goals at this time along with the
playground equipment.
The total cost of the playground equipment and soccer goals is $26,595.16 and these
purchases will be derived from the Park Dedication Fund of 251-4470-7050.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor
RESOLUTION 7285
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SOCCER GOALS FOR OAKWOOD PARK AND
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY HALL PARK
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2007 Oakwood Park Ballfield was converted to a soccer
field complex that consisted of (1) medium and (2) small fields; and
WHEREAS, with the addition of the soccer fields and the need to accommodate the
ages of the players that will be using the fields; soccer goals of various sizes are
required; and
WHEREAS, staff explored several styles and manufacturers of soccer goals and in
order to provide a safe environment for the soccer players, staff is recommending the
purchase of non-tipping soccer goals that have rounded “faces”. (This type of soccer goal
also has the extra support needed for the frequent moving of the goals.)
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at the City Hall Park was installed in 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commissioners, evaluated the playground
equipment and a consensus to remove and replace a portion of the equipment was
recommended. This replacement will achieve the following:
a) To make the equipment in compliance with safety according to the US
Consumer Product Safety Commissions Handbook for Public Playground
Safety.
b) A wide variety of age groups will be able to enjoy the playground equipment;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1) In the spring of 2007 Oakwood Park Ballfield was converted to a soccer field
complex that consisted of (1) medium and (2) small fields; to accommodate the
growing need for youth soccer fields.
2) The existing playground equipment was installed in 1987; the equipment is slated
and budgeted for replacement in 2008.
3) Currently in the 2008 budget, 251-4470-7050, $38,000.00 is budgeted for the
playground equipment replacement for City Hall Park. Staff and Commissioners
determined that only a portion of the equipment at the City Hall Park needed
replacement. This equipment can be purchased from Minnesota/Wisconsin
Playground, which is state bid, at the cost of $11,403.84. (Sales tax and shipping
included in this cost.) The soccer goals will be purchased from
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, state bid, at the cost of $9,449.06. (Sales tax
and included in this cost.)
4) The total cost of the playground equipment and soccer goals is $26,595.16, these
purchases will be derived from the Park Dedication Fund of 251-4470-7050.
Adopted this 14th day of July 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: July 14, 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 Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7302 Approving Step Increases for Don Burda (Full
Time Temporary Building Inspector) and Officer Peter Berling
(MVPD)
Background:
Don Burda and Officer Peter Berling are current employees with the City of Mounds View.
Their supervisor(s) have reviewed their performance as it relates to their responsibilities
outlined in their job descriptions.
Discussion:
It was determined that Don Burda and Officer Peter Berling have satisfactorily performed
in the capacity of their positions, and therefore, a step increase wage adjustment is
consistent with the Personnel Manual and Union Labor Agreements.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7302, approving the Step Increase.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7302
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 their job descriptions; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor determined that the following employees below have
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in their performance
review on file; and
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds View
Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Don Burda Temp Bldg Inspector May 24, 2006 Step 3: $23.82/hr Step 4: $25.15/hr May 24, 2008
Officer Peter
Berling
Mounds View Police
Officer
Date of Employment:
August 1, 2005
Step 4: $25.99/hr Step 5: $28.88/hr August 1, 2008
Adopted this 14th day of July, 2008.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 7D
Meeting Date: July 14, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mike Sommer, Police Chief
Item Title/Subject: Purchase of In-Squad Camera Systems for the Mounds
View Police Department Using Forfeiture Funds
Date of Report: July 14, 2008
NATURE OF REPORT: The Police Department has planned to begin installing in
squad camera systems in its patrol cars this year. In Squad Camera’s have been in use
by other near by local police departments for over 15 years. They provide
documentation for DWI cases, traffic stops, police chases and other police activity.
They reduce liability for police agencies as video and audio documentation can be
presented as evidence in criminal and civil cases. The systems the Police Department
considered for this purchase all have cameras that face both to the front of the squad
car and to the rear passenger compartment area, and have an audio recorder which is
worn and activated by the patrol officer. The new systems are digital, have no moving
parts and record onto a flash card system which is later downloaded onto computer
storage with redundant capabilities in accord with data practices policy.
Funds to purchase three in squad systems plus the necessary computer data storage
for the systems was planned and budgeted for and approved within the 2008 budget.
This purchase is to be funded from forfeiture funds which are received from the
forfeiture of vehicles of certain aggravated DWI cases. The use of these funds is limited
to enforcement equipment such as the in- squad camera systems. Staff of the Police
Department have analyzed and reviewed the various systems available and have
selected the Digital-Ally system as the system that most closely fits the needs of the
Department. The quote for three Digital –Ally Systems is $13,180.00 not including tax.
Other systems reviewed included the Panasonic, and the ICOP systems. A quote for
three ICOP in-squad camera systems was $16, 513.98 not including tax, and a quote
for three Panasonic systems was $ $15,300.00 not including tax.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council approve the purchase of the three
Digital Ally In-Squad Camera Systems from Digital Ally for $13,180.00 not including tax
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Mike Sommer
Police Chief
RESOLUTION 7301
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PURCHASE OF IN-SQUAD CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW POLICE
DEPARTMENT USING FORFEITURE FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department planned and budgeted for the
purchase of three In-Squad camera systems in 2008 utilizing forfeiture funds, and;
WHEREAS, staff of the police department have reviewed the various systems
available and determined that the Digital-Ally system most closely meets the needs of
the department, and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City purchasing policy a quote for the purchase of
three Digital Ally Camera Systems was received for $13,180.00. Quotes for two other
similar systems (ICOP, and Panasonic) were also reviewed and were higher in cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of
Mounds View authorizes the purchase of three Digital Ally in Squad Camera Systems
from Tactical Solutions in the amount of $13,180.00 not including tax, from the Police
Department forfeiture fund.
Adopted this 14th day of July 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: July 14, 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.
Hutton & Rowe, Inc. HVAC New
Midwest Asphalt Corporation Asphalt Renewal
R.B. Heating & Air HVAC New
RC Heating and Air Conditioning HVAC New
Timberland Tree and Landscaping Tree Trimming/Removal New
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Corrections made by Mayo r Marty, Jim Ericson, and Desaree Crane REVISED AS OF JULY 14, 2008 @ 5PM - -- MAYOR’S CORRECTIONS ADDED
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
May 27, 2008 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:12 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. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, City Council Agenda 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, May 27, 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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None. 31
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 33
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A. National CPR and AED Awareness Week Proclamation (Mayor to Read Out 35
Loud) 36
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Mayor Marty read a Proclamation on National CPR and AED Awareness Week. 38
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Gene Johnson from New Brighton said that he is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor who is very 40
appreciative for the officers in New Brighton who saved him. He then listed other survivors in 41
the area and said that there are 200 survivors in the Minnesota sudden cardiac survivor club. He 42
further said that he and his club are promoting training and usage of the AED and CPR. 43
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Mayor Marty noted that the American Heart Association is changing the training for AED’s and 1
suggested that the City look into an adjustment for the shocking part of the AED. Mayor Marty 2
encouraged everyone to be involved as they could be the one that saves a life. 3
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B. Presentation of Annual Audit – Aaron Nielsen, MMKR Certified Public 5
Accountants 6
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Aaron Nielsen from MMKR appeared before Council and reviewed the audit summary with 8
Council and those in attendance. 9
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Council Member Flaherty thanked the audit firm for the clear, concise report. 11
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Council Member Mueller thanked the audit firm for the analysis and for the reminder to continue 13
to review water and sewer rates to ensure that they are adequate to support the systems. 14
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Mayor Marty asked whether there was anything that could be done to further separate duties 16
without hiring more staff. 17
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Mr. Nielsen indicated that there is oversight now, but it would be better to have additional staff 19
to separate the duties further. 20
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Mayor Marty commented on the finding of the City not paying within 35 days. He then said that 22
there were a couple that were purposely held back to ensure that the contractor did what he said 23
he would do. 24
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Finance Director Beer indicated that disputed claims are exempt from the 35 day requirement. 26
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Mayor Marty noted that for public safety the actual and budget were different and he is 28
wondering why the public safety budget was exceeded. 29
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Finance Director Beer indicated that the command vehicle contributed, but it was also fuel 31
increases and overtime. 32
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Mayor Marty said that he is a little concerned about the operating results of the sanitary sewer 34
fund, because it looks like it is starting to dip below the expenses. 35
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Mayor Marty commented on future street reconstruction. He is glad that the goals and changes in 37
the program were noted. 38
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Mayor Marty thanked the audit firm on behalf of the City for the thorough and comprehensive 40
review of the City’s finances. 41
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 43
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A. Public Hearing to Consider an Easement Vacation at Greenfield Estates 1
Apartments. 2
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Clerk Administrator Ericson reviewed the requested easement vacation at Greenfield Estates 4
Apartments. He then asked that the public hearing be opened and continued to June 9, 2008 to 5
allow time for comments from Rice Creek Watershed District. 6
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing. 8
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Continue the Public Hearing to June 9, 2008. 10
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
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B. Resolution 7274 Authorizing Completion of the Plans and Specifications and 14
Solicitation of Quotes for the Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair 15
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Joe Rhein, consultant engineer from Bonestroo, reviewed the report on the Pinewood storm 17
sewer situation noting that Bronson Drive was reconstructed in 1996, and storm sewer was 18
extended from Bronson and Bell Lane North to a wetland along the eastern edge of Pinewood 19
Elementary School. Not long after installation the pipe began to float as the water pressure 20
increased and it heaved out of the ground in 2000. It was also found that there was a crack and 21
the joint was beginning to pull apart. In 2004 the public works director asked them to review it 22
and recommend repair. 23
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Mr. Rhein indicated that the crack in the pipe is large enough for a small child to climb into and 25
it needs to be repaired. Public Works staff have secured the area to prevent anyone from 26
climbing into it. Joe indicated that this issue is a hazard that needs to be repaired and cannot wait 27
until the planned fix in 2009. Engineering costs are estimated to be between $6,000 and $7,000 28
and estimated construction costs are $45,000. 29
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Mr. Rhein indicated that they would recommend coordinating permission to use the school 31
property for access to the site to replace the pipe. The school has indicated that during the month 32
of July there is little activity planned at the school, so July would be an excellent time to get the 33
job done. 34
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Mayor Marty asked whether it was appropriate to separate out the engineering from the project 36
cost to keep the cost under the $50,000 bid requirements. 37
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Finance Director Beer indicated that they are two separate items. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7274, A 41
Resolution Authorizing Completion of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Quotes 42
for the Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair. 43
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
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C. Resolution 7275, Authorizing a Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc., to 3
Conduct Charitable Gambling at Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment 4
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Assistant Administrator Crane explained the requested gambling permit for Merrick, Inc., to 6
conduct charitable gambling at Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment noting all Code 7
requirements are met with this request. 8
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Council Member Mueller asked whether there is a date when Roberts will be open. 10
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Assistant Administrator Crane indicated she did not know. 12
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Council Member Mueller asked whether Merrick is aware that Roberts is not open at this time. 14
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Assistant Administrator Crane indicated that Merrick is aware of that, and the permit is valid for 16
two years from the date of issuance. 17
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Council Member Mueller asked what type of non-profit charitable gambling occurs and how the 19
money is used. 20
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John Wayne Barker of Merrick, Inc., addressed Council and explained that they intend to operate 22
pull tabs and meat raffles, and said that Merrick provides occupational assistance to people with 23
disabilities. 24
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7275, a 26
Resolution Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc., to Conduct Charitable 27
Gambling at Robert’s Sports Bar and Entertainment. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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D. Resolution 7276, Authorizing a Gambling Permit for Lake Region Hockey 32
Association to Conduct Charitable Gambling at Moe’s. 33
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Assistant Administrator Crane explained that Lake Region Hockey Association has requested 35
authorization to conduct charitable gambling at Moe’s. Staff recommends approval as all Code 36
requirements have been met with this request. 37
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7276, 39
Authorizing a Gambling Permit for Lake Region Hockey Association to Conduct Charitable 40
Gambling at Moe’s. 41
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
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E. Resolution 7277, Authorizing Step Increases for Officer Ben Knitter and 1
PSO Justin Solberg 2
3
Assistant Administrator Crane reviewed the recommended step increase request for Officer Ben 4
Knitter and PSO Justin Solberg and recommended approval. 5
6
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7277, 7
Authorizing Step Increases for Officer Ben Knitter and PSO Justin Solberg. 8
9
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
11
F. Resolution 7278, a Resolution Authorizing the Hire of Kenneth Roberts to 12
the Position of Community Development Director 13
14
Assistant Administrator Crane reviewed the interviewing process and recommended approval of 15
Mr. Kenneth Roberts for the position of Community Development Director. 16
17
Council Member Mueller asked if the banked vacation time was a negotiation and whether the 18
salary was sufficient. 19
20
Assistant Administrator Crane indicated that Mr. Roberts was satisfied with the salary 21
requirements and had requested the banked five days. 22
23
Mayor Marty indicated he had discussed this candidate with Mr. Ericson, and Mr. Ericson has 24
said that he is confident in this candidate. 25
26
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7278, a 27
Resolution Authorizing the Hire of Kenneth Roberts to the Position of Community Development 28
Director. 29
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 31
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G. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 806, Adopting a Five Year 34
Financial Plan for 2009 through 2013. 35
36
Finance Director Beer explained that the City’s Charter requires a five year plan to be presented 37
at a public hearing and adopted by Ordinance. This is the introduction of Ordinance 806 38
outlining the five year financial plan for 2009 through 2013. 39
40
Finance Director Beer indicated that the City is set to receive an additional $521,000 in local 41
government aid. 42
43
Finance Director Beer reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan with the Council. 44
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Council Member Flaherty said that local government aid of an additional $521,000 is a nice 1
bonus, so he would like to look at another zero percent increase. 2
3
Council Member Stigney agreed. 4
5
Mayor Marty indicated that a zero percent increase can be the goal, but there is a lot of discussion 6
that still needs to occur. 7
8
Council Member Mueller said that a levy increase does not always mean that a resident’s taxes 9
will go up. 10
11
Mayor Marty noted under revenues there is $4,265, and he is wondering what that is. 12
13
Finance Director Beer indicated it was a grant that was received. 14
15
Mayor Marty asked whether the irrigation system at City Hall is being done, as he has not seen 16
anything on it. 17
18
Mayor Marty noted that Well No. 4 is scheduled for the year 2010, and he is wondering if any of 19
the funds are from Medtronic. 20
21
Mayor Marty said that he was looking at the facts and figures, and in 2014 Random Park 22
Building is scheduled to be resided and he is thinking about suggesting steel or new types of 23
siding, because now there is siding that lasts 20 to 50 years, but 2014 is a long way out. 24
25
Mayor Marty ,for 2014, County Road 10 southeast and northwest end gateway sign for $297,000 26
and $165,000, said that seems a bit high to him. 27
28
Finance Director Beer indicated that these have been removed from the CIP. 29
30
Mayor Marty, said that for 2013 expenditures, there are streets and highways for approximately 31
$6,000,000, and he thought that there was only the 2009 big project. 32
33
Finance Director Beer indicated that in 2013 there is the County Road I intersection estimated at 34
$2.1 million. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 806, 37
Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2009 through 2013. 38
39
Council Member Mueller asked how pending foreclosures and vacant properties will affect the 40
budget in the next couple of years. 41
42
Finance Director Beer indicated that there was an increase in delinquent property taxes, but it 43
was only approximately $75,000, and the City could absorb that amount as well as an increase, 44
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but it will affect cash flow slightly. The City will eventually get its money when the properties 1
are sold. 2
3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
5
8. CONSENT AGENDA 6
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A. Licenses for Approval 8
B. Reschedule Public Hearing for the Second Reading of Ordinance 806, 9
Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2009 through 2013 from June 9, 10
2008 at 7:50pm, to June 23, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as Presented. 13
14
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 17
18
Council Member Mueller, on Page 12 expenditure of $3,975 for a public works building study 19
and she is wondering if that was the energy audit. 20
21
Finance Director Beer indicated that the energy audit was part of the cost. 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 24
25
Council Member Stigney asked for a copy of the study done on the public works buildings. 26
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 28
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 30
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A. Executive Session Minutes, May 12, 2008. 32
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the May 12, 2008, Executive Session City 34
Council Minutes as Presented. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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11. REPORTS 39
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 41
42
Mayor Marty said that since it seems that Medtronic is basically finished with construction he 43
wanted to know if they are done and whether it is time to eliminate the temporary building 44
inspector position. 45
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that there are a couple of interior build out items yet to be 2
completed but they are substantially completed. 3
4
Mayor Marty asked whether the additional building inspector that was hired will be eliminated. 5
6
Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that the position is not in the budget for 2009. 7
8
Mayor Marty said that in the last few years he has gotten calls and people have asked him about 9
coming in to City Hall during the summer on a Friday and there are not very many people in the 10
building. Once last summer he called for Former Administrator, Kurt Ulrich and was referred to 11
Jim Ericson and then his voice mail said contact Mark Beer and his voice mail said he is out of 12
the office today. He then said that he would like to have Staff rotate days off, and he would like 13
to discuss skeleton staff in each department at a work session. 14
15
Council Member Mueller commented that Mounds View was blessed Sunday that the storms did 16
not affect the community and her heart goes out to those in Hugo and other areas that have a lot 17
of damage. 18
19
Council Member Mueller said that she attended a League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Advisory 20
Panel on May 14 and it was well attended. The next meeting is July 13 and September 30, 2008. 21
22
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would be attending a Ramsey County League of 23
Local Governments meeting on May 29, 2008. 24
25
Council Member Mueller thanked the girl scouts who were working on their gold project by 26
planting flowers and gardening in front of City Hall. 27
28
B. Reports of Staff 29
30
Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that the first Streets Task Force met and had good discussions 31
on issues with the streets. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2008 32
and notice will be provided to those residents in the project area. 33
34
Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that Xcel is indicating that asking for an automatic shutoff 35
valve in addition to the manual shutoff is an extraordinary request. He then said that the Office 36
of Pipeline Safety has indicated that an automatic shutoff would be above and beyond a normal 37
request of Xcel. 38
39
Attorney Riggs indicated that Council may choose what is reasonable despite the fact that the 40
automatic shutoff valve has not been done in any other location in Minnesota. 41
42
Council discussed the reasonableness of the requested automatic safety shutoff, and agreed that 43
since there was an explosion in the past, residents expect to have increased safety. 44
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Council agreed that they would like Xcel to come up with the automatic shutoff valve as 1
requested, and/or come up with an alternative measure that is equally safe for Council to review. 2
3
C. Reports of City Attorney 4
1. Project Status Report 5
6
Attorney Riggs reviewed his memo and noted that the item on Silver Lake Woods Condominium 7
Association they have indicated that they do not like the way the assessment option is written. 8
He then explained that they are requesting that this state, that it is paid back over 10 years but 9
statutorily, the language allows for immediate payment. The Association is asking to pay over 10 10
years to bring the road up to standards, so that the City can take the street over. 11
12
Council discussed the request and agreed, as it would move the project along. 13
14
Mayor Marty asked about the CIC issue line item in the report. Attorney Riggs explained that 15
the County changed the configuration of one of the lots. The County has said that they have not 16
split any lots, but Staff does not agree with that. He then said that the County treated the request 17
as a new plat, and allowed it to move forward despite the fact that the City did nothing on it. 18
19
Attorney Riggs indicated that he will continue to work on this, to ensure that the developer is 20
aware of the fact that the City does not want any lots reconfigured over there without approval. 21
22
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would like to see this Developer work more closely 23
with the City, to follow the conditions of approval rather than doing something that the City 24
cannot do anything about. Attorney Riggs indicated that he does not believe that this was done 25
intentionally. 26
27
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 2, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. 28
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 9, 2008, at 7 p.m. 29
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13. ADJOURNMENT 31
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. 33
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Regular Meeting 5
June 9, 2008 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: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
21
Clerk Administrator Ericson added consideration to cost share expenses associated with 22
irrigation repairs at 7400 Park View Drive. 23
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A. Monday, June 9, 2008, City Council Agenda 25
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the Monday, June 9, 2008 Agenda as 27
Amended. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
31
5. PUBLIC INPUT 32
33
Jim Batten of 2332 Laporte addressed Council and said that he would like the City Council to 34
discuss with the Legislators the possibility of a soundwall. 35
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 37
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A. Senator Betzold and Representative Tillberry will be Present to Discuss the 39
Legislative Session with the City Council. 40
41
Senator Betzold and Representative Tillberry appeared before Council and provided an update on 42
legislative progress during the 2008 legislative session. Mounds View saw an increase in local 43
government aid. 44
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Senator Betzold provided an explanation of how the local government aid issue was resolved and 1
the compromises involved. 2
3
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he had read about putting soundwalls along HWY 280 4
which cost $1,000,000 per mile, so the $300,000 will be a quarter of a mile. He then said that he 5
would like to shift the wall down along Laporte as the City had requested. 6
7
Mayor Marty thanked Senator Betzold for the information on local government aid and said that 8
the City will not budget for any future LGA funding.. 9
10
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11
12
A. Public Hearing, Resolution 7286, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale 13
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor Located at 2840 14
County Highway 10. 15
16
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane noted that all required documentation has been received but 17
noted that the license would be contingent upon the background information coming back 18
positively. Staff recommends approval. 19
20
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. 21
22
Hearing no public comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7286, a 25
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for ABC Liquor 26
Located at 2840 County Highway 10. 27
28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
30
B. Public Hearing, Resolution 7287, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale 31
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies Located at 2345 32
County Road H2. 33
34
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. 35
36
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane noted that all required documentation has been received, but 37
noted that the license would be contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. Utility 38
bills must be brought current. Staff recommends approval pending payment of utility bills and 39
background investigation information. 40
41
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. 42
43
Council Member Mueller indicated that there was a previous police investigation at this address. 44
She then asked if Council could assume that the investigation has been closed with no charges. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7287, a 2
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Vino & Stogies 3
Located at 2345 County Road H2. 4
5
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
7
C. Public Hearing, Resolution 7288, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale 8
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor Located at 2577 9
County Highway 10. 10
11
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. 12
13
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 14
Staff recommends approval pending satisfactory background investigation. 15
16
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. 17
18
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7288, a 19
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Big Top Liquor 20
Located at 2577 County Highway 10. 21
22
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
24
D. Public Hearing, Resolution 7289, a Resolution to Consider On Sale Wine and 25
3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewals for Taiko Sushi Bar Located at 2394 26
County Highway 10. 27
28
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. 29
30
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 31
Staff recommends approval pending satisfactory background investigation. 32
33
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 34
35
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7289, a 36
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License Renewal for Taiko Sushi 37
Bar Located at 2394 County Highway 10. 38
39
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
41
E. Public Hearing, Resolution 7290, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale 42
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Totino’s Italian Kitchen Located at 43
2535 County Highway 10. 44
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 1
2
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 3
Staff recommends approval pending a satisfactory background investigation. 4
5
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7290, a 8
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License License Renewal for Totino’s 9
Italian Kitchen Located at 2535 County Highway 10. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
F. Public Hearing, Resolution 7291, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale 14
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe’s Located at 2400 County 15
Highway 10. 16
17
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. 18
19
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 20
Staff recommends approval pending a satisfactory background investigation. Utility bills must 21
be paid in full prior to the issuance of the license. 22
23
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7291, a 26
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Moe’s Located at 27
2400 County Highway 10. 28
29
Council Member Flaherty indicated that a letter was received from the Fire Marshal regarding 30
ongoing maintenance issues with Moe’s. 31
32
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
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G. Public Hearing, Resolution 7282, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale 35
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert’s Sports Bar and 36
Entertainment Located at 2400 County Road H2. 37
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. 39
40
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 41
Staff recommends approval pending a satisfactory background investigation. Once the 42
corrections requested by the Fire Marshal are corrected there will be a reinspection and approval 43
of the license is contingent upon both the background investigation and the Fire Marshal 44
requested corrections. 45
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Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. 2
3
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7282, a 4
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Robert’s Sports Bar 5
and Entertainment Located at 2400 County Road H2. 6
7
Council Member Stigney asked whether this is a liquor and restaurant license. 8
9
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated that this is just the liquor license. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
H. Public Hearing, Resolution 7283, a Resolution to Consider an On Sale 14
Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for The Mermaid Located at 2200 15
County Highway 10. 16
17
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. 18
19
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 20
the license approval would be contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. Utility 21
bills must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a license and Staff learned that they are current 22
on property taxes as of 4:30 p.m. today. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7283, a 25
Resolution to Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for the Mermaid located 26
at 2200 County Highway 10. 27
28
Council Member Flaherty noted that the letter from the Fire Marshal was received by Council 29
and there are some items that need tending to. 30
31
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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I. Public Hearing, Resolution 7292, a Resolution to Consider an Off Sale 3.2 34
Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica Located at 2840 County Road I. 35
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Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. 37
38
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the requested liquor license application noting that 39
approval is subject to a satisfactory background investigation. 40
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Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. 42
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7292, a 1
Resolution to Consider an Off Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica Located at 2840 2
County Road I. 3
4
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5
6
J. Continued Public Hearing, First Reading of Ordinance 809 to Vacate a 7
Surface Water Easement at Greenfield Estates Apartments, 7521 – 7661 8
Greenfield Avenue & 2370 County Road I. 9
10
Clerk Administrator Ericson explained that this request was before Council at the last meeting 11
and the public hearing continued to allow the applicant to fully discuss the engineering and 12
surface water management with Rice Creek Watershed District. Their engineers are reviewing 13
the Rice Creek Watershed District requirements. This is in regard to the garage buildings they 14
would like to construct on the property. 15
16
Mayor Marty asked if anyone would like to speak. 17
18
Dan Tilsen from XX Engineering hired to work on this issue by the property owner said that he is 19
here to answer any questions. 20
21
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he supports the property owner wanting to upgrade for 22
safety of residents and improvement of the property. 23
24
Council Member Mueller said that there were break ins as the fact that the garages did not face 25
the apartments created an area to hang out. She then said that she supports the vacation. 26
27
Mayor Marty suggested the channel be dug deeper to allow for more capacity. 28
29
Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. 30
31
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 809 to 32
Vacate a Surface Water Easement at Greenfield Estates Apartments, 7521 – 7661 Greenfield 33
Avenue & 2370 County Road I. 34
35
Mayor Marty indicated that this has been in the works for a while, and this will help to fix an 36
existing problem and provide a solution for security. 37
38
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 39
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K. Resolution 7279, County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 – 5. 41
Approving the Feasibility Report, Ordering the Project with Revised Scope 42
and Authorizing the Plans and Specifications. 43
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Joe Rhein appeared before Council and provided an overview of the requested approval of the 1
County Road 10 trailway project. The Feasibility Report was completed in 2007 and the City 2
secured a federal grant for the project. The Council decided not to move forward due to the 3
increased costs. Joe indicated that Staff provided a funding analysis at the March 3, 2008 4
workshop. Based upon that analysis, Council directed Staff to revise the scope of the project and 5
move forward. 6
7
Joe Rhein indicated that the Council would like to move forward with grading of the trail, 8
lighting, and minimize or eliminate the landscaping and unnecessary amenities at this time. 9
10
Joe Rhein explained that the federal funds would be available in 2009 making a 2009 11
construction project timely. He then said that they met with staff at Mn/DOT to revise the plans 12
to identify what items need to stay in the plan to maintain and meet the funding requirements. 13
14
Joe Rhein indicated that they were able to reduce by about $400,000 from $1,676,000 down to 15
$1,275,000. This is much closer to the CIP estimate back in 2006. 16
17
Joe Rhein provided information on the public hearings noting that the legal requirements for 18
notification were met, and that they sent a courtesy mailing out notifying residents of this project. 19
20
Council Member Flaherty questioned where the funds would come from to fund the remainder of 21
this project. He then asked if this step is approved what would the cost be if , after the federal 22
review, they require that everything that was originally in the plan needs stay in the plan, and 23
how we fund it. 24
25
Joe Rhein explained that there is nothing in writing from Mn/DOT but the scope laid out and the 26
number of plants left in the project are adequate, and will meet the requirements of the federal 27
funding. 28
29
Council Member Mueller commented that the priority is roads and infrastructure, and she is 30
wondering where this project fits in with the other priorities of the City. 31
32
Mayor Marty said that he would hate to lose the $500,000 in federal funds, so he feels like the 33
City is committed to this. 34
35
Council Member Stigney asked for clarification on the possibility of having to bond for the 36
streets project. 37
38
Clerk Administrator Ericson explained that the City cannot levy the additional $400,000 for 39
streets due to levy limits imposed by the legislature. 40
41
Mayor Marty indicated that he would like to try seeding the turf to be established. He then said 42
that he would also like to use natural grasses and flowers to avoid having to mow. 43
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Mayor Marty said he would like to consider having groups adopt areas to be planted. He then 1
said that he would like to remove decorative lights from the project at this time to save money. 2
3
Council Member Mueller asked whether the City would be a candidate for a Walkable 4
Communities grant. 5
6
Staff explained that this federal grant was the only one approved. 7
8
Council asked that Staff look into memorial benches for along the trail as well. 9
10
Council Member Stigney asked about lighting and whether more standard lights would be 11
required. 12
13
Joe indicated that he would need to research the differences in lighting. 14
15
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like decorative lighting in the spots where there 16
is decorative lighting across the street, and standard lighting in other locations. 17
18
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7279, County 19
Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 – 5. Approving the Feasibility Report, Ordering the 20
Project with Revised Scope and Authorizing the Plans and Specifications. 21
22
Council Member Flaherty said that he does not agree with going back to standard lighting, 23
because the idea of the corridor is to give it a face lift and let people know they are in Mounds 24
View. 25
26
Council asked that the lighting issue be discussed at a work session. 27
28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
30
Mr. Werner asked if the trailway is another glorified bike path, and if it is he is wondering why it 31
is necessary, if there is one on the other side. 32
33
Mayor Marty indicated that the City is trying to improve safety for the residents that walk and 34
bike in the area. 35
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L. First Reading of Ordinance 807, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the 37
Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 610 Relating to Ultimate 38
Fighting. 39
40
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane introduced Ordinance 807. 41
42
Council Member Mueller thanked staff and the attorney for the efforts this took. 43
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 807, an 1
Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 610 2
Relating to Ultimate Fighting. 3
4
Council Member Flaherty said that there is no information on what this does, or what the state 5
laws or requirements are for this. 6
7
Mayor Marty said that if the state decides to regulate the conditions of this sport, then the City 8
can revisit the Ordinance for amendment. 9
10
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
12
M. First Reading of Ordinance 808, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the 13
Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 611 Relating to Special 14
Events. 15
16
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed Ordinance 808, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 17
to regulate special events within the City. She then noted that the Ordinance does not cover 18
National Night Out. 19
20
Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that feedback was received from the City Attorney’s office, 21
and there are some edits that can be made to the types of events that would not be subject to this 22
Ordinance. 23
24
Mayor Marty noted that permits are required for any special events, and he was wondering about 25
how no alcohol would affect a city sponsored event like Festival in the Park, if in the future, the 26
City would want to have a beer garden. In Subd. 2 Section C he would like to add certain ending 27
times for specific types of events that may include a live band or amplified sound. 28
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Mayor Marty said he would like to state that clean up of site within 24 hours or something to that 30
effect, and if the City has to clean it up, all fees will be paid by the permit holder. He then said 31
that he would like to add language that is site specific regarding noise or amplified sound. 32
33
Clerk Administrator Ericson said that he would suggest when looking at Page 5 these are permit 34
conditions much like a conditional use permit. He then said that all conditions would be listed in 35
the Resolution, and that can be site specific, or event specific as there would be no way to do that 36
in the Code. 37
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Council Member Mueller asked how far in advance a resident would need to plan ahead in order 39
to get the permit. Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that they must apply 30 days in 40
advance. 41
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Council Member Mueller asked whether the Police Chief has reviewed this matter and 43
commented. 44
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Council Member Stigney asked Staff to review whether a mini wee fest type thing that could be 1
scheduled and sell admission on public land. 2
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that with City land the City has the discretion to say yes or 4
no to any event. 5
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MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Introduce the First Reading of 7
Ordinance 808, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding a 8
New Chapter 611 Relating to Special Events. 9
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 11
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N. Resolution 7281, Consideration of a Proposal from Springsted for 13
Compensation Study Assistance. 14
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that Council asked to review compensation and Staff 16
recommends approval of the Resolution to approve the proposal from Springsted to conduct the 17
compensation study. 18
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Council Member Stigney indicated that a study was already conducted that established a group of 20
comparable cities, and so he would ask that whomever does this study takes that into 21
consideration. He then said that City Code is based upon the Stanton survey that is no longer 22
applicable, so he would like to ask what the other cities use and how often this is done. 23
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7281, 25
Consideration of a Proposal from Springsted for Compensation Study Assistance. 26
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Council Member Mueller said she felt that Council Member Stigney brought up good questions 28
and she would like the information as well. 29
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 31
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O. Consideration of Cost Sharing Expenses Associated with Irrigation Repairs 33
at 7400 Parkview Drive 34
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Clerk Administrator Ericson explained that the lines were marked for irrigation repairs, but it 36
turned out that they could not go down to the water shutoff and turn it off and pull out the pipe. 37
This repair is the worst one that Staff has ever seen. The property owner has incurred $2,300 in 38
expenses for restoration. 39
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that this is an extraordinary circumstance, and Staff agrees 41
that some financial participation would be appropriate. Mr. Miehlhouse has asked for assistance 42
on the portion that amounts to $1,299.00. 43
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Mayor Marty said that he would like to have Staff ask the property owners to mark the entire 1
line. 2
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Council Member Stigney asked if property insurance would cover any of this, and then said that 4
he would like the property owner to contact his insurance company. 5
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Council asked that the property owner be contacted to ask him whether or not he has contacted 7
his insurance company regarding this matter. 8
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 10
A. Licenses for Approval 11
B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 23, 2008, at 7:10 p.m. for a 12
Second Reading of Ordinance 807, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the 13
Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 610 Relating to 14
Ultimate Fighting. 15
C. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 23, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. for a 16
Second Reading of Ordinance 808, an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the 17
Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 611 Relating to Special 18
Events. 19
D. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 23, 2008, at 7:20 p.m. to 20
Consider an Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Moe’s Located at 2400 21
County Highway 10. 22
E. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, June 23, 2008 at 7:25 p.m., to 23
Consider an Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Totino’s Italian Kitchen 24
Located at 2535 County Highway 10. 25
F. Resolution 7280, Authorizing the Advertisement for the Part-Time Cable TV 26
Technician 27
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Council Member Mueller requested that Item F be removed for discussion. 29
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D, and E 31
as Presented. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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F. Resolution 7280 Authorizing the Advertisement for the Part-Time Cable TV 36
Technician 37
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Council Member Mueller asked what the process would be for this hire, and how many hours per 39
week this person would work. 40
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Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated the hours would be 20 hours per week. 42
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Resolution 7280, Authorizing the 44
Advertisement for the Part-Time Cable TV Technician. 45
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Council Member Stigney asked the average number of hours that the previous cable technician 2
logged. 3
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Clerk Administrator Ericson said that the hours have varied over time depending upon who is in 5
the cable coordinator position. It has decreased as of late, so he is not sure of the true average, 6
but it is less than 20 hours. 7
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Mayor Marty publicly thanked Dave Olson who kept the City on the air for a lot of years, and 9
who has done an excellent job. 10
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
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Mr. Meehlhouse arrived at this point in the meeting and asked Council to discuss his matter. He 14
then said that he called his insurance company and they will not cover sod repair, but 15
homeowner’s would cover sprinkler repair beyond the amount of the deductible, and they have a 16
$5,000 deductible. 17
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Mr. Meehlhouse said that there is a sprinkler system pipe that is exposed and that pipe got 19
broken. 20
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Council Member Flaherty indicated that he would be willing to have the City take on half, of the 22
$2,300 that has been requested. 23
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Council Member Stigney said that he could agree to the suggestion of funding half but he would 25
also like Staff to take this as a learning situation and take steps to ensure that this is not an issue 26
in the future. 27
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Council Member Mueller said that the total bottom line was $2,300 invoiced to Mr. Meehlhouse, 29
and if the typical repair was successful, the Miehlhouses would not have been charged for the 30
250 linear feet of sod. She then said that Mr. Miehlhouse has made a reasonable request of the 31
$1,300. 32
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Council Member Hull agreed with Council Member Mueller to fund the $1,299.10. 34
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Clerk Administrator Ericson said that all property owners save some money already due to the 36
maintenance program, however, he does feel that Mr. Meehlhouse should be paid something, and 37
half of the requested amount seems fair. 38
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Mayor Marty indicated that they had a repair in their yard and it took a couple of years to get the 40
lawn back, and it was a small area compared to this. 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the City Paying Half of the Cost of the 43
$1,300 sprinkler repair. 44
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Council Member Stigney said that because of the extreme problem at this site he can support 1
this. 2
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 6
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Council Member Mueller, Page 4, on the squad repair she would like to know if this is covered 8
by insurance. 9
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated the amount is well below the deductible. 11
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Council Member Mueller Page 10, water jet nozzle insert, she is wondering what that is. 13
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Clerk Administrator Ericson will review and report back. 15
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 17
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 19
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21
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A. May 12, 2008, City Council Minutes 23
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Mayor Marty on Page 4, at the bottom, Line 45 “Finance Director Beer indicated that the product 25
used is not harmful to people or pets.” Page 5, Line 31 as amended no listing of amended. Line 26
45, insert “on”. Page 5, from Lines 13 to 21 some changes are in quotes and some were not so he 27
added quotes for consistency. Page 6, Line 3, Thursday, and he spoke with Steve Mahley and 28
Jim Dreissen. Line 9, insert “all other than Council Member Hull attended the grand opening”. 29
Line 23, for sign on the left of Silver Lake Road insert and “County Road H”. 30
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Council Member Mueller, Line 22, add that the blue color on the sign catches your eye. Line 31 32
change Task Force to Committee. 33
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Approve the May 12, 2008, City Council Meeting 35
Minutes as Amended. 36
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 38
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11. REPORTS 40
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 42
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Mayor Marty said that he spent a lot of time on the phone with Mr. Hall of The Mermaid and he 44
said he was disappointed about a letter he wrote to the City a month ago and he has received no 45
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response whatsoever. He then said that he had informed Mr. Hall that Council Member Mueller 1
wrote a letter , but Mr. Hall said he has not seen it. 2
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Mayor Marty asked for another copy of the letter, and said that he is going to meet with Charlie 4
and Dan Hall in the next few days, and he has discussed with Jim setting up a meeting to go over 5
things to work on clarification. 6
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Council Member Mueller said that on May 6, 2008 she sent a letter hand addressed to The 8
Mermaid attention Charlie Hall 2200 Highway 10 in Mounds View, and the letter is a page and 9
¾, and it was her personal response to the letter. She then said that she provided copies to staff 10
and Council. She further said that she has a copy of the letter if staff needs one. 11
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Council Member Mueller said that the summer edition of Mounds View Matters is out. The 13
Festival in the Park is a two-day event August 16 and 17, 2008 and the information is in the 14
Mounds View Matters. 15
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that the park and recreation information is incorrect in 17
Mounds View Matters and a supplement will be sent out with the correct information. 18
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Mayor Marty indicated that there is a soccer camp that did not make the printing deadline that 20
could be added to the supplement. 21
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Council Member Mueller noted that on June 14th the Street and Utilities Committee meets. 23
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Council member Mueller said that she is attending a League of Minnesota Cities conference and 25
she looks forward to it. 26
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B. Reports of Staff 28
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated he had provided a copy of the report on public works 30
buildings as requested. He then reminded Council that the mini retreat is scheduled for 31
September 29, 2008. 32
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1. Cable TV – EDC Meeting 34
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Ms. VanAlstine discussed with Council having a master control operator at the Friday morning 36
EDC meetings. The new contract with the cable company if services are requested outside of 37
regular time, they will pass the cost to the cities, and Staff estimates that 12 EDC meetings at 2 38
hours would take 24 hours out of the hundred hours allowed. 39
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Ms. VanAlstine indicated that not having a master control operator on hand at the EDC meetings 41
should not be an issue, as the machines can all be preprogrammed, and the staff person will stop 42
the recording, do the trimming, and replay them. If there is an issue, the meeting is recorded 43
locally, and that copy could be used to replay. Staff recommends that the City not staff the early 44
morning EDC meetings, and there should not be any interruption of service. She then clarified 45
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that the contract allows for later than 11:00 p.m. meetings, and cities have not been charged for 1
them. 2
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Council agreed to the Staff recommendation. 4
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Council Member Mueller thanked Ms. VanAlstine for her efforts on this and other matters. 6
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C. Reports of City Attorney 8
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None. 10
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. 12
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 23, 2008, at 7 p.m. 13
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13. ADJOURNMENT 15
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 p.m. 17
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