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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 28, 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
A. Presentation by Louis Jambois of Metro Cities (formerly the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities)
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Continued Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 810,
Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments), and
Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View City
Charter.
B. Resolution 7307, Approving Various Design Issues for the 2009 - 2010 Street and
Utility Improvement Project
C. Resolution 7304, Approving the 2008 Festival in the Park Contract.
D. Resolution 7302, Authorizing a Step Increase for Officer Peter Berling, Mounds
View Police Department.
E. Resolution 7303, Authorizing a Step Increase for Don Burda, Full Time Temporary
Building Inspector.
F. Resolution 7306, Approving the Purchase of Two Replacement Police Squad
Cars.
G. Resolution 7308, Authorizing Purchase of a Grinder for the Groveland Road Lift
Station.
H. Resolution 7310, Authorizing the hire of Michael Strand, to the Part Time Cable TV
Technician position in the Administration Department.
I . Resolution 7311, Approving the 2008-2009 AFSCME Union Contract.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7309, Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Two-Day Permit (BINGO) for
the Mounds View Community Theatre on August 16 and 17, 2008 for Mounds View
Festival in the Park.
C. Resolution 7305, Approving an Amendment to the YMCA Agreement for
Professional Services – Event Center Staff.
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 23, 2008, City Council Minutes.
B. July 14, 2008, Executive Session Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Finance Quarterly Report
2. Police Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7pm
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, July 28, 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
A. Presentation by Louis Jambois of Metro Cities (formerly the Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities)
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Continued Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 810,
Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments), and
Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View City
Charter.
B. Resolution 7307, Approving Various Design Issues for the 2009 - 2010 Street and
Utility Improvement Project
C. Resolution 7304, Approving the 2008 Festival in the Park Contract.
D. Resolution 7302, Authorizing a Step Increase for Officer Peter Berling, Mounds
View Police Department.
E. Resolution 7303, Authorizing a Step Increase for Don Burda, Full Time Temporary
Building Inspector.
F. Resolution 7306, Approving the Purchase of Two Replacement Police Squad
Cars.
G. Resolution 7308, Authorizing Purchase of a Grinder for the Groveland Road Lift
Station.
H. Resolution 7310, Authorizing the hire of Michael Strand, to the Part Time Cable TV
Technician position in the Administration Department.
I . Resolution 7311, Approving the 2008-2009 AFSCME Union Contract.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Resolution 7309, Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Two-Day Permit (BINGO) for
the Mounds View Community Theatre on August 16 and 17, 2008 for Mounds View
Festival in the Park.
C. Resolution 7305, Approving an Amendment to the YMCA Agreement for
Professional Services – Event Center Staff.
City Council Agenda - July 28, 2008
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 23, 2008, City Council Minutes.
B. July 14, 2008, Executive Session Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Finance Quarterly Report
2. Police Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7pm
Item No. 3
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Type of Business: WS
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To:Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:Joe Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Item Title/Subject:Streets and Utilities Committee: 2009-2010 Street
and Utility Project Design Issue Update – Red Oak
Drive parking lane and Hillview Road west of Red
Oak Drive
Background:
On February 11, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution 7223 creating the
Streets and Utilities Committee. On March 24, 2008 the City Council approved
Resolution 7245 appointing the members to the Streets and Utilities Committee.
The Streets and Utilities Committee held their first meeting on April 21, 2008, and
has also met on May 19, 2008, June 16, 2008, and June 30, 2008.
The Streets and Utilities Committee also held a Public Meeting on June 14, 2008
to review several specific design issues on the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project and to get feedback from the public. Based on this public
meeting, the Committee adopted recommendations on several issues during
their meeting of June 16, 2008.
On July 7, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee presented their
recommendations to the City Council during the Council Work Session. These
recommendations were subsequently presented to the City Council for formal
approval as Resolution 7307 on July 28, 2007. The City Council did approve a
revised version of Resolution 7307 at that meeting.
Discussion:
At their meeting of July 21, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee had further
discussion on two of the issues identified in their previous recommendations.
These issues were the parking on Red Oak Drive, and the segment of Hillview
Road west of Red Oak Drive, between Red Oak Drive and Fairchild Avenue.
The Committee reached decision on these items and adopted recommendations
building upon their previous recommendations of June 16, 2008.
These new recommendations are coming forward to the City Council from the
Streets and Utilities Committee for review and discussion. A summary of the
information on the new recommendations follows.
1. Red Oak Drive (North of Hillview Road)
On June 16, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee recommended that Red
Oak Drive be reconstructed to a width of 32 feet, which provided two 11-foot wide
driving lanes and an 8-foot wide dual use parking/pedestrian/bicycle lane on one
side of the road. The side of the road on which parking would be allowed was
yet to be determined.
On July 21, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee discussed on which side of
the road the parking lane should be provided. Staff recommended the lane be
constructed on the same side as the mailboxes, which is the west side. This
would be the safer option for residents when retrieving the mail. It would also
provide an area for the mail truck to stop for delivery without blocking traffic.
After discussion, the Committee concurred.For these reasons, the Committee
recommends (by a unanimous 7-0 vote) the dual use parking/pedestrian/bicycle
lane be constructed on the west side of Red Oak Drive.
It should be noted that this recommendation does not address traffic calming.
The layout of traffic calming elements along Red Oak Drive is still being
developed, and will be brought forward to the City Council for review and
consideration at a future date. The recommendation coming forward at this time
from the Streets and Utilities Committee addresses only the side of the road on
which the parking lane is to be located.
2. Hillview Road (Between Red Oak Drive and Fairchild Avenue)
On June 16, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee recommended that
Hillview Road be reconstructed to a width of 40 feet from face of curb to face of
curb. The 40-foot width consists of two 12-foot wide driving lanes, and an 8-foot
wide parking lane on each side of the road. The parking lanes will also function
as dual use pedestrian/bicycle corridors.
On July 21, 2008, the Committee discussed specifically the block of Hillview
Road, between Red Oak Drive and Fairchild Avenue. With the closure of the
access to County Road 10 at Hillview Road / Fairchild Avenue, this block of
Hillview Road essentially becomes a transition area from the 40-foot width of
Hillview Road east of Red Oak Drive to the 24-foot width of Fairchild Avenue.
The Feasibility Report that was prepared for the 2007-2008 Street and Utility
Improvement Project (now the 2009-2010 project) anticipated this. Therefore, the
cost estimate for this segment of Hillview Road included in that Report were
based on a width of 34-feet. To construct this segment of Hillview Road to the
full width of 40-feet would add approximately $8,200 in project costs.
For reference, the existing street surface along this segment narrows from a
width of approximately 41-feet just west of Red Oak Drive to approximately
31-feet just east of Fairchild Avenue.
The 34-foot width assumed in the Report would allow for parking on one side of
the road (12-foot driving lane + 2-foot reaction zone on one side of the road,
12-foot driving lane + 8-foot parking lane on the other. 12 + 2 + 12 + 8 = 34 feet).
There are 4 existing single-family homes on the north side of this block and a
daycare center on the south side. At the June 14, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting, a
resident mentioned that the daycare facility utilized the existing street for
employee parking. However, there does not appear to be much demand for
parking along the north side. Therefore, the Committee considered eliminating
the parking lane along the north side of this segment of Hillview Road.
If the parking lane were eliminated along the north side, there would be an
increase in the green boulevard space adjacent to the single-family lots. This
increase would range from essentially zero near Fairchild Avenue to about 6-feet
near Red Oak Drive.
This segment of Hillview Road has not been designated as a potential
pedestrian/bicycle corridor in the City’s Comprehensive Sidewalk/Trailway Plan.
However, making the parking lane along the south side of the road a dual use
parking/pedestrian/bicycle lane would not only maintain parking for the daycare
center, it would also provide a connection from the designated pedestrian/bicycle
corridors along Red Oak Drive and Hillview Road to the future pathway along
County Road 10. Therefore, the Committee considered making the parking lane
along the south side a designated dual use lane for pedestrian/bicycles.
Based on this information and their discussion,the Committee recommends (by
a unanimous 7-0 vote) that this segment of Hillview Road be 34 feet from face of
curb to face of curb. The 34-foot width consists of two 12-foot wide driving lanes,
an 8-foot wide dual use parking/pedestrian/bicycle lane on the south side, and a
2-foot reaction area on the north side.
Recommendation:
Staff is looking for direction from Council with regard to these recommendations
from the Streets and Utilities Committee, so design of the 2009 – 2010 Street
and Utility Improvement Project can proceed accordingly. The direction from the
Council on these issues will be prepared as a Resolution to be brought back to
the Council for formal approval at a future City Council meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph R. Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: July 28, 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: Continued 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 28, 2008
Page 2
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 to the property taxes 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 28th day of July, 2008.
Publication Date: August 6, 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 28, 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 28, 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:Joe Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Item Title/Subject:Resolution 7307 Approving Various Design Issues
for the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project
Background:
On February 11, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution 7223 creating the
Streets and Utilities Committee.
On March 24, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution 7245 appointing the
members to the Streets and Utilities Committee.
On April 21, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee held their first meeting.
Their second meeting was held May 19, 2008, at which they scheduled a Public
Meeting to review several specific design issues on the 2009 – 2010 Street and
Utility Improvement Project and request public input.
On June 14, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee held the Public Meeting to
review several specific design issues on the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project and to get feedback from the public. Twenty feedback
forms were received following the meeting.
On June 16, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee met to review the results of
the Public Meeting. The Committee adopted recommendations on a number of
specific design issues, for forwarding to the City Council. A copy of the approved
minutes of the June 16, 2008 Streets and Utilities Committee meeting is attached
to this Staff Report for reference.
On July 7, 2008 the City Council reviewed and discussed the recommendations
of the Streets and Utilities Committee as an agenda item of their Work Session.
Members of the Streets and Utilities Committee were present to participate in the
discussion with the City Council. A copy of the Staff Report prepared for the July
7, 2008 City Council Work Session is attached to this Staff Report for reference.
Discussion:
Based on the actions of the Streets and Utilities Committee and the discussion of
the July 7, 2008 City Council Work Session, the recommendations on several
specific design issues regarding the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project are being presented to the City Council for consideration of formal
adoption via resolution.
Given the information provided in the attached reference documents, only a brief
review of each design issue is stated below. The issues are not listed in any
particular order of priority. All votes of the Streets and Utilities Committee were
taken during their meeting of June 16, 2008 unless otherwise noted.
1. Jackson Drive Non-Standard Street Width
Jackson Drive between Laport Drive and Sherwood Road is presently 21 feet
wide. The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a unanimous 7-0
vote at their May 19, 2008 meeting) that Jackson Drive be constructed to a width
of 24-feet from face of curb to face of curb.
2. Fairchild Avenue Non-Standard Street Width
Fairchild Avenue between Sherwood Road and Hillview Road is presently 22 feet
wide. The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0
vote) that Fairchild Avenue be constructed to a width of 24-feet from face of curb
to face of curb.
3. Red Oak Drive Non-Standard Street Width
Red Oak Drive from Hillview Road to Long Lake Road is presently 30 feet wide,
consisting of two 11-foot wide driving lanes and 4-foot wide paved shoulders.
Parking is currently allowed on both sides of the road; however, it is rarely
utilized. This segment of Red Oak Drive has been designated by the City of
Mounds View on the Municipal State Aid Street System as administered by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Therefore it must be
designed and reconstructed to meet State Aid requirements in order to receive
State Aid funding. State Aid standards require minimum 11-foot wide driving
lanes and 8-foot wide parking lanes where parking is allowed.
The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
Red Oak Drive be constructed to a width of 32-feet from face of curb to face of
curb. The 32-foot width consists of two 11-foot driving lanes, an 8-foot wide
parking lane on one side of the road, and a 2-foot wide reaction area between
the face of curb and driving lane (also a State Aid requirement) on the other side
of the road.
This would allow parking on one side of the street only, with parking prohibited on
the other. The side of the street on which to allow parking is not yet decided, and
will be determined through further development of the street design. A
subsequent “No Parking” resolution will be presented for consideration by the
City Council at the time when the design details have been determined. MnDOT
will require a copy of the approved “No Parking” resolution as part of their review
and approval process of the plan for Red Oak Drive.
The Committee further recommends (by a unanimous vote) that “chokers” be
used as appropriate at key locations along the segment Red Oak Drive from
Hillview Road to Long Lake Drive to reduce the width in an effort to produce
traffic calming and reduce speeds. The final number and locations of the
chokers is not yet decided, and will be determined through further development
of the street design.
4. Red Oak Drive Pedestrian Corridor
Red Oak Drive has been designated as a potential pedestrian/bicycle corridor in
the City’s Comprehensive Sidewalk/Trailway Plan. The Streets and Utilities
Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that the single 8-foot wide
parking lane provided on Red Oak Drive also be used to accommodate
pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No separate on-street designated
pedestrian/bicyclist lane or boulevard sidewalk is recommended. However, short
segments of sidewalk may be needed to cross the “chokers” identified in the
previous item.
5. Hillview Road Non-Standard Street Width
Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Fairchild Avenue is presently 42 feet
wide, consisting of two driving lanes and a full-width shoulder along each side.
Parking is currently allowed on both sides of the road, with the exception of along
the south side of the road between Greenwood Drive and Long lake Road.
Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Red Oak Drive also serves as a route for
buses operated by Metro Transit.
The segment of Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Red Oak Drive has been
designated by the City of Mounds View on the Municipal State Aid Street System
as administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Therefore it must be designed and reconstructed to meet State Aid requirements
in order to receive State Aid funding.
The Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that Hillview Road be
constructed to a width of 40-feet from face of curb to face of curb. This would
allow two 12-foot wide driving lanes and an 8-foot wide parking lane on each side
of the road, as recommended by State Aid. Locations where parking is currently
allowed and prohibited along Hillview Road are to be unchanged from their
current condition.
6. Hillview Road Pedestrian Corridor
Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Red Oak Drive has been designated
as a potential pedestrian/bicycle corridor in the City’s Comprehensive
Sidewalk/Trailway Plan. The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a
unanimous 6-0 vote) that the 8-foot wide parking lane provided on each side of
Hillview Road also be used to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No
separate on-street designated pedestrian/bicyclist lane or boulevard sidewalk is
recommended.
7. Hillview Park Potential Parking Areas
Hillview Park is a City-owned park located north of Hillview Road between
Greenwood Drive and Long Lake Road that contains multiple public use facilities
(i.e. playground equipment, hockey and skating rink, softball field, and shelter).
Currently, there are 15 on-street parallel parking stalls on the north side of
Hillview Road adjacent to the park. Similarly, there are 11 on-street parking
stalls along the east side of Greenwood Drive. No parking is allowed on the west
side of Greenwood Drive across from the park, and as previously mentioned
along the south side of Hillview Road from Greenwood Drive to Long Lake Road.
The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
27 angled parking stalls be provided on the north side of Hillview Road adjacent
to Hillview Park, and that a “bump out” lane for parallel parking be provided on
the east side of Greenwood Drive along Hillview Park.
The Streets and Utilities Committee passed a subsequent recommendation (by a
unanimous 6-0 vote on June 30, 2008) that the costs for the angled parking on
Hillview Road and the bump out on Greenwood Drive be financed by the Park
Dedication Fund.
8. Fairchild Avenue/Hillview Road Access to County Road 10
The intersection of Hillview Road and Fairchild Avenue currently functions as a
right-in / right-out access to County Road 10. The irregular intersection
configuration that exists today does not meet current design standards.
The Streets and Utilities Committee recommends (by a vote of 5 in favor, 0
opposed, and 1 abstention) that the existing access be closed and that Fairchild
Avenue and Hillview Road be connected at this location by means of a curve.
Reference Materials
Numerous background documents on each design issue noted above have been
prepared, and have been included in the meeting packets of the Streets and
Utilities Committee. It is the understanding of Staff that the City Council has
received copies of all meeting packets of the Streets and Utilities Committee.
Please refer to those documents from the Committee meetings as necessary.
Only two recent and pertinent documents are included with this Staff Report:
o The Staff Report from the July 7, 2008 City Council Work Session,
upon which this Staff Report was based. That Staff Report includes
expanded discussion of each issue along with graphics.
o The approved minutes from the June 16, 2008 Streets and Utilities
Committee meeting, at which the majority of these issues were
discussed and subsequently voted upon. The corrected minutes
were approved on July 21, 2008 and distributed on July 22, 2008.
Resolution:
Resolution 7307 has been prepared in accordance with the above discussion
and the recommendations adopted by the Streets and Utilities Committee. The
Resolution is attached to this Staff Report for consideration by the City Council.
Each issue has been identified separately in the Resolution, in the event that
Council wants to revise the specific parameters of any individual issue.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution 7307
approving various design issues for the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project as stated in the Resolution.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph R. Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Attachments:
x Resolution 7307
x Staff Report from July 7, 2008 City Council Work Session
x Approved minutes from June 16, 2008 Streets and Utilities Committee Meeting
RESOLUTION 7307
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING VARIOUS DESIGN ISSUES FOR THE
2009 – 2010 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7223 adopted by the City
Council on Feb. 11, 2008, the Streets and Utilities Committee was created; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7245 adopted by the City
Council on March 24, 2008, the members of the Streets and Utilities Committee
were appointed; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee
held a Public Meeting to review various design issues of the 2009 – 2010 Street
and Utility Improvement Project and gather public input; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee
adopted recommendations for various design issues of the 2009 – 2010 Street
and Utility Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2008 the City Council discussed the
recommendations of the Streets and Utilities Committee for various design
issues of the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1.The width of Jackson Drive from Laport Drive to Sherwood Road as
reconstructed under the 2009–2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project shall be 24-feet from face of curb to face of curb.
2.The width of Fairchild Avenue from Sherwood Road to Hillview
Road as reconstructed under the 2009–2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project shall be 24-feet from face of curb to face of
curb.
3.Red Oak Drive from Long Lake Road to Hillview Road as
reconstructed under the 2009–2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project shall include the following:
a.Width shall be 32-feet from face of curb to face of curb.
b.A parking lane shall be provided on one side only. The side
of the road is yet to be determined.
c.The parking lane shall also serve as a pedestrian/bicycle
corridor.
d.“Chokers” shall be used at appropriate locations to provide
traffic calming. The size and location of the “chokers” are
yet to be determined.
4.Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Red Oak Drive as
reconstructed under the 2009–2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project shall include the following:
a.Width shall be 40-feet from face of curb to face of curb.
b.Parking lanes shall be provided along both sides of the road.
c.The parking lanes shall also serve as a pedestrian/bicycle
corridor.
d.No change is made from the current condition in regard to
locations where parking is allowed and prohibited.
5.Angled parking shall be provided along the north side of Hillview
Road as reconstructed under the 2009–2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project from Long Lake Road to Greenwood Drive.
a.The angled parking will replace the parking lane in this
location.
b.The maximum number of stalls shall be constructed.
Anticipated amount is 27.
c.An off-street concrete sidewalk shall be constructed at this
location to provide the pedestrian/bicycle corridor.
d.This improvement shall be financed from the Park
Dedication Fund.
6.A “bump out” lane for parallel parking shall be constructed along
the east side of Greenwood Drive as reconstructed under the
2009–2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project along the
frontage of Hillview Park. This improvement shall be financed from
the Park Dedication Fund.
7.The access to County Road 10 at Hillview Road / Fairchild Avenue
shall be removed as part of the 2009–2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project. Fairchild Avenue and Hillview Road shall be
connected to form a continuous route between Sherwood Road and
Red Oak Drive.
Adopted this 28th day of July 2008.
(ATTEST)____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(SEAL)____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
Item No. 2
Meeting Date: July 7, 2008
Type of Business: WS
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Joe Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Item Title/Subject: Streets and Utilities Committee:
Recommendations on Various Design Issues for
2009-2010- Street and Utility Improvement Project
Background:
On February 11, 2008 the City Council approved Resolution 7223 creating the
Streets and Utilities Committee. On March 24, 2008 the City Council approved
Resolution 7245 appointing the members to the Streets and Utilities Committee.
The Streets and Utilities Committee held their first meeting on April 21, 2008, and
has also met on May 19, 2008, June 16, 2008, and June 30, 2008.
The Streets and Utilities Committee also held a Public Meeting on June 14, 2008
to review several specific design issues on the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project and to get feedback from the public.
Discussion:
Through the course of the meetings held thus far, the Streets and Utilities
Committee has reached a decision on several issues regarding the 2009 – 2010
Street and Utility Improvement Project, and has passed votes on
recommendations for those issues.
A summary of the recommendations coming forward to the City Council from the
Streets and Utilities Committee are as stated below. The recommendations are
not listed in any particular order of priority.
1. Jackson Drive Non-Standard Street Width
Jackson Drive, between Laport Drive and Sherwood Road, is presently 21 feet
wide. The adopted standard residential street width of 28 feet, from face of curb
to face of curb, may be excessive in this location given its short length, minimal
traffic, and since only one side of the street is developed (two homes) and no
further development will occur. Given these facts, the Committee recommends
(by a unanimous 7-0 vote) that Jackson Drive be constructed to a width of 24-
feet from face of curb to face of curb. The 24-foot width allows for proper
emergency vehicle access.
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2. Fairchild Avenue Non-Standard Street Width
Fairchild Avenue, between Sherwood Road and Hillview Road, is presently 22
feet wide. The adopted standard width of 28 feet, from face of curb to face of
curb, may be excessive in this location as well given the fact that the right-of-way
for this segment of Fairchild Avenue varies in width from 33 feet to 48 feet. The
typical right-of-way width for residential streets in this neighborhood is 60 to 66
feet. A feedback form was presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008
Neighborhood Meeting. Of the 18 residents who responded, 17 wanted Fairchild
Avenue to be constructed no wider than 24 feet (see attached Feedback Form
Summary Table).
The 24-foot width would preserve the character of Fairchild Avenue and minimize
tree disturbance. The 24-foot width also allows for adequate emergency vehicle
access. At the June 14, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting, a community member
informed the Committee that the street was originally made more narrow than is
typical through a legal petition process decades ago. Though the street length is
longer than Jackson Drive, most homeowners have very long driveways, so on-
street parking is not a common occurrence, making a narrower than standard
street acceptable. For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a
unanimous 6-0 vote) that Fairchild Avenue be constructed to a width of 24-feet
from face of curb to face of curb.
3. Red Oak Drive Non-Standard Street Width
Red Oak Drive, from Hillview Road to Long Lake Road, is presently 30 feet wide,
consisting of two 11-foot wide driving lanes and 4-foot wide paved shoulders.
Parking is currently allowed on both sides of the road; however, it is rarely
utilized. This segment of Red Oak Drive is designated as a Municipal State Aid
road, and therefore, must be reconstructed to meet MnDOT State Aid standards
in order to received State Aid funding. State Aid standards require minimum 11-
foot wide driving lanes and 8-foot wide parking lanes where parking is allowed.
A feedback form was presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008
Neighborhood Meeting requesting feedback related to parking accommodations.
A slight majority favor no parking on either side of Red Oak Drive (see attached
Feedback Form Summary Table). Although cars are rarely parked on Red Oak
Drive, there are occasions when it would be useful to have on-street parking (i.e.
garage sales, holiday gatherings, etc.). City Administrator Ericson noted that if
the streets were to be constructed without parking lanes, special permits would
not likely be issued for neighborhood special occasions/needs.
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For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
Red Oak Drive be constructed to a width of 32-feet from face of curb to face of
curb. The 32-foot width would consist of two 11-foot driving lanes, an 8-foot wide
parking lane on one side of the road, and a 2-foot wide reaction area between
the face of curb and driving lane (also a State Aid requirement) on the other side
of the road. This would allow parking on one side of the street only, with parking
prohibited on the other. This width also closely matches the existing street width,
resulting in minimal tree disturbance. The recommended side of the street on
which to allow parking has yet to be determined.
Because speeding has been an issue on this road, the Committee further
recommends that “chokers” be used, as appropriate, at key locations on the
street to reduce the width in an effort to produce traffic calming and reduce
speeds. (Refer to the graphics on the next page for examples of a choker).
The Committee discussed that the narrowing of County Road H2 has not
resulted in any noticeable traffic calming, so they felt that narrowing Red Oak to
26 feet (the narrowest width allowed by State Aid) would not be wise and might
actually be less safe for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The Committee has requested that a preliminary design be performed per the
characteristics stated above, for further review and comment. A draft design will
be presented at the July 21 Streets and Utilities Committee meeting.
4. Red Oak Drive Pedestrian Corridor
Red Oak Drive has been designated as a potential pedestrian/bicycle corridor in
the City’s Comprehensive Sidewalk/Trailway Plan. A feedback form was
presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting
requesting feedback related to pedestrian accommodations. Approximately 62%
of the residents were in favor of some form of on-street pedestrian corridor (see
attached Feedback Form Summary Table). Presently, the 4-foot wide shoulders
are used for parking and also by pedestrians and bicyclists. Some Committee
members feel that having a pedestrian corridor is important.
For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
the single 8-foot wide parking lane provided on Red Oak Drive also be used to
accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No separate on-street designated
pedestrian/bicyclist lane or boulevard sidewalk is recommended. However, short
segments of sidewalk may be needed to cross the “chokers” mentioned in Item 3
above.
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Examples of typical mid-block chokers.
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5. Hillview Road Non-Standard Street Width
Hillview Road, from Long Lake Road to Fairchild Avenue, is presently 42 feet
wide, consisting of two 13-foot wide driving lanes and 8-foot wide shoulders.
Parking is currently allowed on both sides of the road. This segment of Hillview
Road is designated as a Municipal State Aid road, and therefore, must be
reconstructed to meet MnDOT State Aid standards in order to received State Aid
funding. A feedback form was presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008
Neighborhood Meeting requesting feedback related to parking accommodations.
Half of those who responded wanted parking on one side only. The other half
wanted parking on both sides (see attached Feedback Form Summary Table).
To accommodate parking on both sides, the road would be constructed to a
width of 40 feet, which closely matches the existing width. Hillview Road is a bus
route, so the wider width is currently working well for the neighborhood.
The committee discussed options for Hillview at the June 16, 2008 meeting and
came to the consensus that most residents wanted Hillview to continue as is,
without changes. For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a
unanimous 6-0 vote) that Hillview Road be constructed to a width of 40-feet from
face of curb to face of curb. This would allow two 12-foot wide driving lanes and
an 8-foot wide parking lane on each side of the road, as recommended by State
Aid. This closely matches the current configuration of Hillview Road.
6. Hillview Road Pedestrian Corridor
Hillview Road has been designated as a potential pedestrian/bicycle corridor in
the City’s Comprehensive Sidewalk/Trailway Plan. A feedback form was
presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting
requesting feedback related to pedestrian accommodations. The majority of
respondents were in favor of on-street shared use accommodations (see
attached Feedback Form Summary Table), which is how it currently functions.
For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
no separate on street designated lanes or boulevard sidewalks be provided for
bicycle / pedestrian movements along Hillview Road. The Committee
recommends that bicycle and pedestrian traffic continue to function essentially as
it currently exists, using the parking lanes.
7. Hillview Park Potential Parking Areas
Hillview Park is a City-owned park located north of Hillview Road between
Greenwood Drive and Long Lake Road that contains multiple public use facilities
(i.e. playground equipment, hockey and skating rink, softball field, and shelter).
Currently, there are 15 on-street parallel parking stalls on the north side of
Hillview Road adjacent to the park. Similarly, there are 11 parking stalls on the
east side of Greenwood Drive. No parking is allowed on the south side of
Hillview Road adjacent to the park and the west side of Greenwood Drive
adjacent to the park.
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A feedback form was presented to the residents at the June 14, 2008
Neighborhood Meeting requesting feedback related to additional parking stalls.
The response was split between citizens that wanted parking added and those
that wanted no change (see attached Feedback Form Summary Table). City staff
feels that parking is deficient at Hillview Park, particularly during the youth
softball/baseball games. Adding off-street parking would not only expand the
amount of parking spaces, but would also improve the safety of the parking.
(Refer to the graphic below).
Proposed off-street parking improvements at Hillview Park
For these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) that
27 angled parking stalls be provided on the north side of Hillview Road adjacent
to Hillview Park. The Committee also recommends that a “bump out” lane for
parallel parking be provided on the east side of Greenwood Drive along Hillview
Park. The “bump out” would decrease the number of parking spaces by one or
two. However, it would improve safety by minimizing congestion on Greenwood
Drive, which will be reconstructed to the City standard width of 28 feet.
With high price of oil, the Committee is concerned that the costs for this project
and the future reconstruction projects could be higher than originally anticipated.
The Committee is concerned about keeping this project within budget and
ensuring that all future reconstruction projects can be completed within budget.
The Committee is also very concerned with the recent actions of the State
Legislature (Omnibus Tax Bill) which has the potential for changing the financial
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model for the entire 10 year Streets Financing Plan. The Committee has
requested that Finance Director Mark Beers make a complete financial report to
the Committee at the July 21, 2008 Streets and Utilities Committee meeting.
The estimated cost for the additional parking spaces recommended above is
approximately $71,500. Hillview Park is a City-owned park that is used by more
than just the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore it would be appropriate to use
the Park Dedication Fund to help finance the improvements.
It should be noted that the estimated costs associated with the angled parking on
Hillview Road include costs to construct a concrete boulevard sidewalk along the
north side of Hillview Road at Hillview Park. The boulevard sidewalk would help
avoid conflict between the pedestrian traffic and the proposed angled parking
stalls.
For these reasons, at the June 30, 2008 Streets and Utilities Committee meeting,
the Committee passed a motion (by a unanimous 6-0 vote) recommending that
the costs for the angled parking on Hillview Road and the bump out on
Greenwood Drive be financed by the Park Dedication Fund, rather than the
Street and Utility Improvement project.
The Committee also reviewed materials from Committee Member Amundsen
concerning back-in/head-out angled parking. No vote was taken on issue
however.
8. Fairchild Avenue/Hillview Road Access to County Road 10
The intersection of Hillview Road and Fairchild Avenue currently functions as a
right-in / right-out access to County Road 10. The irregular intersection
configuration that exists today does not meet current design standards. Although
accidents have not been an issue, there have been many close calls as
witnessed by local residents. City and County staff recommend closing the
access to County Road 10.
Peak hour (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) turning movements
were counted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. A total of 17 cars used the access
during those 4 hours. This leads staff to conclude that if the access is used
significantly, the majority of its use must be in off-peak hours. Regardless, the
traffic volumes are not large enough to warrant the intersection.
An informal survey regarding the access to County Road 10 was presented to
the City Council and Committee on April 14, 2008 and May 19, 2008,
respectively. The petition contains 40 entries representing a total of 29
properties within Mounds View. Of the 29 properties, 26 favor keeping the
access open. City staff cannot attest to the validity of the survey since it is
unaware of the circumstances under which the questions were asked or the
responses obtained. A feedback form was presented to the residents at the June
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14, 2008 Neighborhood Meeting requesting feedback related to the access. The
response was split with half wanting to remove the access and half wanting to
keep it open (see attached Feedback Form Summary Table).
Since the non-standard intersection is not needed for traffic volumes, the
Committee believes the issue is safety versus convenience. Keeping the access
open would also be a safety issue for the future County Road 10 trailway. For
these reasons, the Committee recommends (by a 5 for closing and 1 abstention
vote) that the existing access be closed and that Fairchild Avenue and Hillview
Road be connected at this location by means of a curve (see figure below).
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9. Draft Raingarden Policy
At the June 30, 2008 Streets and Utilities Committee meeting, the parameters of
a Draft Raingarden Policy were discussed and voted on. The Draft Policy, which
will be presented at the Raingarden Neighborhood Meeting on July 15, 2008,
consists of the construction of turf grass raingardens (a.k.a. turf infiltration
swales) at all locations suitable for raingardens as shown on Figures 6 and 7 of
the Report for the 2007-2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project, dated
December 2006. Maintenance of the turf raingarden would be the homeowner’s
responsibility. In lieu of a turf raingarden, a planted raingarden could be installed
by a homeowner; however, all costs for materials, installation, and maintenance
of a planted raingarden would be the homeowner’s responsibility.
The Committee feels this draft policy provides the most cost effective way to
meet the Rice Creek Watershed District’s regulations, without adding
unnecessary costs to the project. The Committee is also concerned about the
maintenance/enforcement issues related to planted raingardens. They do not
wish for the raingardens to become eyesores in the community.
Reference Materials
It is the understanding of Staff that the City Council has received copies of all
meeting packets of the Streets and Utilities Committee. All background materials
for the above issues have been included in those packets, and therefore, have
only been summarized in this Staff Report. Please refer to those documents
from the Committee meetings as necessary.
The following two documents are included with this Report:
• A copy of the presentation given during the Public Meeting on June 14,
2008.
• A copy of the Feedback Form Summary Table
The presentation was not included in the materials for any of the Committee
meetings; however, the Committee Members did receive a copy of the
presentation at the Public Meeting. The presentation materials will help the
Council to view the materials from the perspective of the public who attended the
June 14, 2008 meeting.
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Recommendation:
Staff is looking for official direction from Council for proceeding with the design of
the issues noted above for the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility Improvement
Project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph R. Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Attachments:
• Presentation given at Public Meeting – June 14, 2008
• Feedback Form Summary Table
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Meeting Minutes
Of the
Streets and Utilities Committee
June 16, 2008
7:00 P.M.
1.Roll Call
Committee Members present:Kavanaugh, Amundsen, Urbanski,
Battin, Rynders, Glazer
Committee Member not present:Warren
Staff Present:Administrator Jim Ericson, Nick Fleischhacker
Consultants (Bonestroo) Present Mike Nill, Brad Schleeter
2. Approval of minutes
MOTION/SECOND: Amundsen/Urbanski. To approve the Monday, May 19, 2008 minutes as
appended.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Committee member Amundsen requests we change the order of the current agenda to group
“Unfinished Business”, items B.2 and B.4 together, and B.3 and B.5 together. Committee
member Glazer feels those items are separate issues and should be decided separately.
Ms. Amundsen agrees they are separate but wants to talk about them together because they
are related.
3.Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Streets and Utilities Committee on
issues of concern.
Tom Winiecki thanked the committee for the Public Neighborhood meeting last Saturday.
Wendy Kelner, who lives on Fairchild Avenue, supports the closure of the Fairchild/Hillview
intersection with County 10. She feels the intersection is unsafe and has had many near
misses at that intersection. The addition of a bike or pedestrian trail in the future may further
complicate that intersection’s safety.
4. Unfinished Business:
A. Neighborhood Meeting follow-up
1. Public Information Summary
2. Feedback Forms
Acting Chair Battin thanked the public for attending the meeting last Saturday. He found the
information useful in considering the issues.
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Mike Nill presented the committee a copy of the letter sent to all residents in project A
announcing the Saturday June 14th Neighborhood meeting.
Mike Nill presented the committee a summary of the feedback forms responses and copies of
all the feedback forms turned in by the public after the neighborhood meeting. The summary
will be referenced as each of the topics below is presented.
B. Recommendations on design issues
1. Fairchild Avenue non-standard street width
2. Red Oak Drive non-standard street width
3. Hillview Road non-standard street width
4. Red Oak Drive pedestrian corridor
5. Hillview Road pedestrian corridor
6. Hillview Park potential parking areas
B.1: Mike Nill presented the summary results for the non-standard width of Fairchild Avenue
question. There were 18 responses to the feedback form question and 17 responses choose
the street width of 24 feet. One person wanted the street widened. Two to three respondents
wrote in their own response and requested the street remain at the current street width, which
is less than 24 feet. These responses were included as part of the 17 responses for a 24-foot
street.
A member of the public, Wendy Kelner, expressed the desire for the 24-foot width. Ms. Kelner
was not at the meeting on Saturday and did not get the opportunity to fill out the feedback
form. Committee member Rynders spoke about the need to take six trees down during the
construction. Acting Chair Battin said he had driven down the street and noticed the trees that
are within a foot or so of the road but that they did not appear to be major trees, the larger
trees are farther off the road.
Committee member Amundsen notices that the public input is overwhelmingly in favor of
keeping the street narrow. Ms. Amundsen thanked a member of the public, a long time
resident on Fairchild Avenue, who gave the committee background at the neighborhood
meeting on why Fairchild was narrow. The resident stated that a petition was originally
submitted many years ago to keep Fairchild narrow. Ms. Amundsen noted that the committee
set a precedent at the previous meeting with the resolution on Jackson Drive to be built to
24-foot instead of the 28-foot city standard. A 24-foot street would preserve the character of
Fairchild and keep as many trees as possible.
MOTION/SECOND: Urbanski /Amundsen. Fairchild Avenue should be reconstructed at a 24
foot width, curb face to curb face.
Committee member Kavanaugh requests that we amend the motion to clarify it.
Fairchild Avenue between Hillview and Sherwood will be 24 feet wide. Committee member
Urbanski agreed to the amendment.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried as amended.
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B.2: Mike Nill presented the results of the feedback form question on Red Oak Drive parking
to the committee. The width of Red Oak functions on the parking, 57% of the responses are
for no parking, 33% are for parking on one side, and 10% are for parking on both sides. There
is no clear majority opinion on parking for Red Oak with a slight majority, 57% favoring no
parking and 43% wanting parking on the street.
B.4: Mike Nill next presented the results of the feedback form question for Red Oak Drive
pedestrian accommodations. There was an almost even split between the options of no
corridor, shared use (parking and pedestrian/bike), and dedicated pedestrian/bike corridor. No
respondent wanted a separate sidewalk. Mr. Nill pointed out that Red Oak is currently a
shared use street with two 11-foot lanes and approximately 4 feet of shoulder on each side.
Committee member Amundsen pointed out that if you add up the two pedestrian totals of the
feedback forms, 29% for shared use and 33% for dedicated use, that means 62% of the
respondents wanted some form of on-street pedestrian corridor.
Some committee members believe there is a contradiction in the feedback form responses
because 57% want no parking and 62% want a pedestrian corridor. Committee member
Urbanski believes the results show that the residents want the pedestrian corridor without cars
parking on the street.
Committee member Rynders said that the city plans call for Red Oak to be part of the city
trail-ways and feels that having the pedestrian/bike corridor is important. Committee member
Kavanaugh agreed.
Acting chair Battin said that the mood of the citizens at the Saturday meeting was that people
view traffic and speed as the most important issues. Keeping the street as narrow as possible
with traffic calming should be the paramount goal of the design.
Committee member Kavanaugh lives in the area and spoke to 44 residents on Red Oak.
Mr. Kavanaugh found 7 residents that did want a sidewalk. However, the majority of residents
were adamantly opposed to sidewalks.
The committee discussed several possible configurations for Red Oak. Mike Nill said that
choosing the parking option would determine the configuration of Red Oak. The committee felt
it was important to provide a pedestrian/bike corridor and do as much as possible for traffic
calming.
Administrator Ericson said that if parking were eliminated on Red Oak, the city would not issue
parking exceptions. Mr. Ericson said that County H was narrowed to 26 feet with the goal of
traffic calming and that did not work. In addition, there is a perception that County H is unsafe
because it is narrow.
MOTION/SECOND: Rynders / Amundsen. Red Oak Drive should be reconstructed at a 32 foot
width, curb face to curb face, with an 8-foot shared use pedestrian/bike corridor, and chokers
used for traffic calming.
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The committee discussed several design issues, such as the location and number of chokers,
as well as a need for a retaining wall for the yards adjacent to the road that are significantly
above the level of the road. The consensus of the committee is that the engineers will look at
these details and present a final design to the city for approval.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B.3: Mike Nill presented the feedback form question results for Hillview Road parking. All the
responses indicated resident wanted either one or two side of street parking on Hillview.
B.5: On the feedback form question concerning pedestrian accommodations, most responses
wanted on-street shared use.
The committee discussed options for Hillview with consensus that most residents wanted
Hillview to continue as is without change. The residents at the Neighborhood meeting did not
express a concern with traffic volume or speed.
Committee member Amundsen questioned if keeping the present width would increase the
cost because the city standard is 28 feet. Mr. Nill said that he believed the current project cost
accounted for Hillview being the current width.
Committee member Glazer lives on Hillview and feels that there is no need to change the
configuration of Hillview.
MOTION/SECOND: Amundsen / Urbanski. Hillview should be reconstructed at a 40 foot width,
curb face to curb face, with an 8 foot shared use on each side.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B.6: Mike Nill presented the parking options for Hillview Park.
x Option 1: add 15 angled stalls on the north side of Hillview Road adjacent to the park,
resulting in 6 additional stalls.
x Option 2: add 27 angled stalls on the north side of Hillview Road adjacent to the park,
resulting in 12 additional stalls.
x Option 3: add a bump out on east side of Greenwood Drive with room for 9 parallel
parking stalls, resulting in 2 fewer stalls.
The feedback form responses were split between citizens that want parking added and those
that want no change to parking. There was some correlation between where the respondent
lived and their preference for parking. Residents that lived on Hillview or close to the park
wanted off-street parking. Residents that lived elsewhere did not want off street parking.
Committee chair Warren, and his wife were the only residents from Greenwood, the street
adjacent to the west side of the park, at the Neighborhood meeting last Saturday. Mr. Warren
is in favor of 27 angled stalls and the 9-space bump out on Greenwood.
Parking on Hillview and Greenwood adjacent to the park is posted “No Parking” on one side.
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The committee discussed the three parking options presented and discussed some possible
changes such as angled parking on Greenwood. Acting chair Battin suggested that parking for
Hillview Park should be presented as two resolutions.
Committee member Amundsen expressed a desire to consider the cost of the parking stalls
and the need to keep the project within budget. Ms. Amundsen and the committee considered
the cost per stall for parking for the different options. Mike Nill presented an approximate cost
of $30,000 for the 15 angled spots, $60,000 for the 27 angled spots, and $11,500 for the
bump-out on Greenwood.
Administrator Ericson said that the Park Supervisor feels that parking is deficient at
Hillview Park and more parking is needed. The two purposes of adding off street parking are
to expand the amount of parking and improve the safety of the parking.
Committee member Amundsen spoke concerning a different configuration for angled parking
in which cars are backed into stalls as a way to improve safety.
MOTION/SECOND: Urbanski / Rynder. 27 parking spots will be added to the north side of
Hillview Road adjacent to the park.
Committee member Amundsen requested to amend the motion to specify angled spots.
Committee member Urbanski agreed.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried as amended.
Committee member Urbanski suggested postponing a decision on the bump out of Greenwood
since the only residents from Greenwood at the Neighborhood meeting were
committee chair Warren and his wife. Mr. Urbanski wanted to solicit additional feedback from
Greenwood residents. The committee discussed several options, such as angled parking on
Greenwood, or constructing the street to 28 feet and adding the parking stalls in later years.
MOTION/SECOND: Urbanski / Kavanaugh. The nine stall bump out parking area will be added
to Greenwood.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Meeting time is at 8:30 PM. There is no objection from the committee to extending the
meeting.
5. New Business:
A. Fairchild Avenue/ Hillview Road access to Co Rd 10
1. Memo with Staff opinion
2. Letter from Ramsey County
3. Petition from residents
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Mike Nill presented a memo from Bonestroo indicating that city staff recommended closing the
intersection. A letter from Ramsey County also indicated that the county prefers the
intersection be closed.
An informal survey from residents with 40 entries, representing 29 properties, was discussed.
26 of the property owners preferred to keep the intersection open and 3 preferred to close the
intersection. The survey was given to the city council and the streets and utilities committee as
a petition; however, it is not a formal petition because there are no signatures. There is a list
of names and addresses with a box where a resident could check yes or no on the issue of the
closure of the Fairchild Hillview intersection with County 10. [Editorial Note: The informal
survey/petition is in no way binding upon the City as City Staff cannot attest to its validity, since
Staff is unaware of the circumstances under which the questions were asked or the response
obtained.]
Betty Shelquist of Fairchild Avenue said she would like the intersection closed.
Wendy Kelner of Fairchild Avenue spoke to the committee and said she would like the
intersection closed. Ms. Kelner feels that some of the residents were confused by the petition
and did not understand the issue. She feels that it is a matter of safety vs. convenience.
Acting chair Battin noted that the responses to the feedback form from the Saturday meeting
were split fairly evenly on the issue of leaving the intersection open versus closing it.
Committee member Amundsen spoke to the author of the letter from Ramsey County to get
clarification on the reason the county wants the intersection closed. The county representative
said the county could not force the closure of an existing intersection but the county would not
allow a new intersection using this design. The county representative said that the angles of
the intersection are a safety issue. Ms Amundsen believes that safety is the primary issue.
Acting chair Battin agreed that safety should be the number one issue.
Cindy Beck, a resident, mentioned that the intersection has a problem with snow removal
because of the odd angle of the intersection. Ms. Beck said that with the daycare on that
corner, she is in favor of closing the intersection.
Tom Winiecki, the resident that conducted the survey, said that the residents that responded to
the survey live in the area and want it open. Committee member Rynders asked why that
Fairchild intersection is important since Mr. Winiecki lives on Sherwood and could easily use
the Groveland intersection to go west on County 10. Mr. Winiecki feels that during rush hour
that traffic has more time to speed up between the Red Oak light and Groveland and that
makes it more difficult at the Groveland intersection. Mr. Winiecki also feels that people that
took the survey did read and understand what they were agreeing too.
Committee member Urbanski thanked Mr. Winiecki for taking the time to survey the residents
and says this is a tough issue.
Committee member Rynders asked Administrator Ericson if something could be done about
the timing of the Red Oak light. Mr. Ericson said that the city could approach the county about
it. The light takes approximately two and a half minutes to cycle.
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Committee member Kavanaugh asked Mr. Nill what are the plans for the intersection between
Red Oak and County 10. Mr. Nill said that is one of the next topics for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Amundsen / Rynder. The intersection between Hillview and Fairchild with
County 10 should be closed.
Committee member Glazer expressed a dilemma on the issue and feels that if enforcement
increased there would not be a safety issue. The intersection has not had a history of
accidents. Committee member Rynders asked if safety would be more of an issue when the
trail is added.
Acting chair Battin asked Administrator Ericson if there is a plan to make more controlled
intersections. Mr. Ericson said that signals are added as traffic warrants but the trend is to
re-engineer intersections to give better angles and improve safety.
The committee believes the issue is safety versus convenience.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Abstain – 1 Motion carried.
The committee agreed to continue the meeting to discuss raingardens.
Acting chair Battin pointed out that the month of June has a fifth Monday and the raingarden
issue will require another meeting. The committee also feels that another Neighborhood
meeting for raingardens is necessary. Decisions on these two meetings will be made after
Bonestroo presents its raingarden presentation to the committee.
B. Raingarden Policy
1. Memo regarding May 23, 2008 Staff meeting with RCWD
2. Discussion of homework assignment
3. Identify the next steps
Brad Schleeter works for Bonestroo in storm water management and began a presentation of
the options in the raingarden memo that was given to the committee at the May meeting.
Brad Schleeter wants to know what the committee wants to get out of a neighborhood meeting.
Will the meeting be open to all options or would the committee like to present limited options to
the public.
Brad Schleeter went over some preliminary information before presenting the raingarden
memo. He pointed out that this raingarden model is similar to the cancelled 2007-2008 project
with a change to the funding model because assessments are no longer used. Mr. Schleeter
presented a memo from the Rice Creek Watershed District that is a summary of a meeting with
RCWD where Bonestroo presented the street project. The RCWD confirmed that the street
project still needs to meet an infiltration and volume control standard. Mr. Schleeter said that
the options in the memo are designed to meet the minimum standards required by RCWD and
would be the lowest cost. Additional options would enhance the raingarden program and
increase the cost. RCWD standards dictate what the volume standard is but RCWD does not
dictate how the requirements are met.
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Committee member Glazer asked if there was a water quality standard in addition to the
volume control standard. Mr. Schleeter said that the RCWD volume control standard and
infiltration requirements address the water quality standard because the run off that contains
the pollutants infiltrates into raingardens, thus reducing the amount of pollutants that flow into
the watershed.
Option 1: “Extent of raingarden program improvement”.
x Option 1.1 - The lowest cost raingarden would be turf grass restoration. The grass
would match the home owners’ turf grass. Home owners would mow the turf the same
as the rest of their yards.
x Option 1.2 – The next option would be planted raingardens by request. The default
raingarden would be a turf garden and home owners would have to request a planted
raingarden. This would probably limit the number of planted raingardens and keep the
cost down.
x Option 1.3 – This option is a variety of raingarden options. There could be a number of
types and variety of raingardens available to choose from.
Committee member Glazer asked about the number and cost of raingardens in the city.
Mr. Schleeter indicated that the total number for all projects will be around 600 to 700
raingardens, at a cost of about $500 to $800 each. Committee member Amundsen said that
the city Finance Director Beers has calculated the cost of the raingardens into the project cost.
Committee member Kavanaugh said a resident of Knollwood had contacted him about
foundation problems that occurred when the sump pump had pumped water and sand,
undermining the foundation. The issue is whether raingardens would increase the water table
and exacerbate this problem. Committee member Glazer said that his reading on raingardens
found that raingardens are contra-indicated when the bottom of the raingarden is within 3 foot
of the water table. Mr. Schleeter confirmed that RCWD includes this as part of its
requirements.
Option 2: “Near-term Financial Obligations”.
x Option 2.1 – Property owners pay for plantings. According to the RCWD, the city could
not apply for a cost sharing program but property owners could apply. The cost sharing
option would be 50% home owner and 50% RCWD. The city could help with the cost
by buying plants in bulk to decrease plant cost. If some of the cost of the raingarden
falls on the property owner, then the number of planted raingardens will be smaller.
x Option 2.2 – City pays for plantings.
Committee member Amundsen said there could be a third option where the city helps share
the cost of the plants. Perhaps the city would pay a third, the home owner a third, and RCWD
a third.
Brad Schleeter said that for a typical 200 square foot raingarden the cost estimate for plants is
$600 to $800.
Option 3: “Installation Obligations”.
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x Option 3.1 – Property owner installs plantings. Property owner installation could be
neighborhood events with residents getting together to help with raingardens in their
area. The city could organize the event and organize volunteers. The RCWD could
provide experts to assist with design of templates for gardens and be on-site during
planting to provide direction. This option would be lower cost than if the city installs.
Getting residents to pay part of the cost and provide labor for installation means that
only residents that really want a raingarden with plantings will request them.
x Option 3.2 – City installs plantings. If the city installs the raingardens, there would be
continuity between gardens and a more expert installation. There would be an
additional $600 to $800 cost of labor for expert installation. This cost is on top of the
cost of the plants and would essentially double the cost of each planted raingarden.
Option 4: “Long-term Maintenance Obligations”.
x Option 4.1 – Property owner maintains. If property owners help with cost and
installation, then the maintenance would fall on the property owners. Some education
on raingarden maintenance could be offered to the residents. The cost of replacing
plants that die in future years would fall on the property owners. Committee member
Amundsen said that other cities, such as Maplewood, provide mulch to residents to
maintain the garden. Committee member Glazer asked if there was an agreement
between the city and the property owner on performance of maintenance. Mr. Schleeter
said there should be some mechanism to monitor maintenance, and to go in and
remove raingardens and replace them with turf if they are not maintained. Committee
member Urbanski asked about the financial incentive that was available to residents
with raingardens when assessments were used. Without assessment, there is no credit
available.
x Option 4.2 – City maintains.
Option 5: “Property owners who don’t want a raingarden adjacent to their property”.
x Option 5.1 – Allow property owners to refuse.
x Option 5.2 – Install Turf grass regardless.
Mr. Schleeter said there could be some flexibility but the city is required to meet the RCWD
standards one way or another. Without enough raingardens, the city may be forced to use a
more costly alternative, such as holding ponds. However, there is limited land available in the
city for holding ponds.
C. Other New Business?
Acting chair Battin brought up the possibility of having a raingarden committee meeting to
discuss the raingarden topic and formulate an agenda for the neighborhood meeting. That
meeting could be June 30 and the neighborhood meeting would occur after that meeting. The
committee could then finalize the raingarden recommendations at the July 21 meeting. The
committee discussed possible neighborhood meeting dates and felt the weekend meeting
would limit participation.
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Mike Nill believes the committee could narrow the options for raingardens on June 30,
otherwise many people may want the city to pay for everything and that would increase the
project costs.
MOTION/SECOND: Urbanski / Amundsen. To hold a neighborhood meeting.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Rynders / Urbanski. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM as the
neighborhood meeting date and time.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Notice will be posted in the newspaper and letters will be mailed to all people in the project
area.
Committee member Rynders asked about the issue of paved bus stops. Acting chair Battin
suggested postponing discusson on this issue until July 21 so staff can have time to contact
the bus company and get information on bus stops.
Committee member Kavanaugh asked how state aid financing applies to streets. Can money
be taken off one street and used on another street. Could Red Oak be taken off the list of
state aid streets? Mike Nill said he could prepare a memo on this topic.
6. Committee Member/Staff Reports:
A. 2009-2010 Street and Utility Project design status update
The street and utility committee recommendations are ready to present to the city council.
Administrator Ericson said staff would prepare the recommendations. When asked about the
timing for presenting the recommendations and when the council would consider them,
Mr. Ericson said there was not enough time to get the recommendations done before the
June 23 city council meeting. He said that he would notify the streets and utilities committee
when the city council will be discussing the recommendations so that committee members
could attend the council meeting.
B. 2009 Levy Update
1. Memo from City Finance Director
Acting chair Battin mentioned the memo from the finance director. In particular the legislature
has passed a levy limit of 3.9%. The levy of $100 per average household that would raise an
additional $400,000 per year needed for the project is more than offset by the legislature
increasing our local government aid by more than $400,000. Administrator Ericson was asked
if the council still plans a levy increase up to the 3.9% limit. He stated that it is being
considered, however, with the increase of local government aid that even with an increase of
3.9% in the levy, there would still be a decrease in the city portion of property taxes for
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residents. What the legislature does in the future in terms of local government aid or levy limits
is unknown at this time.
C. Any Other Reports?
7. Request for future agenda items/other business
A. Possible Items for the July 21st Agenda.
Committee member Rynders asked about an E Mail sent by a resident. That E Mail will be
forwarded to the remainder of the committee. Administrator Ericson said he would make sure
that all committee members got a copy.
8. Summary of Actions and Information Needed for the Next Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M
Item No.07C
Meeting Date: July 28, 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 7304, Approving the 2008 Festival in the Park
Contract
At the January and February Work Sessions, the Festival Committee requested the
City’s assistance in funding for insurance, professional bands, port-a-potties, marching
band, use of the City’s copier machine and the car and tractor show, as it was done at
last year’s festival. The City Council along with representatives of the Festival in the
Park Committee discussed this request at the February 4, 2008, Work Session. It was
the consensus of the City Council at the February Work Session to help the Festival
Committee in funding for the following below:
Insurance $1,000.00
Professional Bands $1,000.00
Port-a-Potties $800.00
Marching Band $1,000.00
Use of City Copier Machine $500.00
Car and Tractor Show $1,000.00
Total: $5,300.00
The $1,000.00 for the Car and Tractor Show would cover for the Dash Plaques, trophies
and the music DJ.
In addition, it was the consensus of the 50th Anniversary Committee to assist the
Festival Committee in funding parade activities and children entertainment, not to
exceed $2,675.00. Listed below are the activities purchased with these funds:
The Zurah Mariners Motorized boats. (Parade) - $600.00
Tom’s Mechanical Music Calliope & other musical units (Parade and Children
Entertainment) - $600.00
Kracker Jacks 5 man unit that performs drums (Parade) - $700.00
Rockin Woodie Children’s act. Plays guitar, saxophone and juggles.
(Children Entertainment) - $400.00
Magician 45 Minute magic performance - $375.00
Bethlehem Baptist Church
At the February 25, 2008, City Council Meeting, the City Council accepted a contribution
from Bethlehem Baptist Church, which included a contribution to the Festival in the Park
in the amount of $5,260.00. The Festival Committee has so far purchased a stage for
the entertainment, to include a sound technician using these funds. The Festival
Committee continues to use this fund to help purchase supplies for children games and
activities. Staff will be meeting with the Festival Committee on July 29, 2008. At this
next festival meeting, Staff and the Festival Committee will be discussing the final
festival preparations to include a discussion on the Festival in the Park finances. Staff
will then report back to the City Council at the August Work Session, and provide a list
of activities and supplies purchased using the Bethlehem Baptist donation.
Recommendation:
Attached for your approval is the 2008 Festival in the Park of Mounds View Contract.
The City Attorney has reviewed the terms of the contract, and approved the contact as
written.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7304
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK OF MOUNDS VIEW FOR THE
2008 FESTIVAL IN THE PARK EVENT
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View desires to co-sponsor an annual
community event entitled “Mounds View Festival in the Park” to be held on August 16 and
August 17, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Festival Agreement, attached as Exhibit A, has been
reviewed by the City Council, and has been reviewed and approved for execution by the
Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee, the non-profit organization in charge of
the Festival; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently budgeted to contribute $4,250 to the Festival in
the Park of Mounds View Committee to pay for City personnel and equipment expenses;
and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the City Council to assist in additional
expenditures to the Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee, not to exceed
$5,300, to assist in the payment of Insurance, Professional Bands, Port-a-Potties,
Irondale Marching Band, use of city copier machine and the Car and Tractor Show; and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the Mounds View 50th Anniversary
Committee to assist in additional expenditures to the Festival in the Park of Mounds View
Committee not to exceed $2,675, to assist in payment of parade activities and children
entertainment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
hereby authorize assistance in additional expenditures, to the Festival in the Park
Committee not to exceed $5,300, to assist the Committee in payment of Insurance,
Professional Bands, Port-a-Potties, Irondale Marching Band, use of city copier machine
and the Car and Tractor Show.
NOW, THEREFORE FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View 50th
Anniversary Committee hereby authorizes assistance in additional expenditures not to
exceed $2,675, to assist the Festival in the Park of Mounds View Committee in payment
of parade activities and children entertainment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the that the Mounds
View City Council does hereby approve the attached Festival Agreement as set forth in
Exhibit A and authorizes its execution by the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator.
Resolution 7304
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Adopted this 28th day of July, 2008.
_______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this ____th day of July, 2008, by and
between the City of Mounds View, a municipal corporation under the laws of
Minnesota (the “City”) and Festival in the Park of Mounds View, a Minnesota
non-profit corporation (the “Corporation”).
WHEREAS, the City is owner of City Hall, City Hall Park, and Community
Center (collectively the “Park”) located within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation desires to sponsor and coordinate an annual
community event entitled, “Mounds View Festival in the Park” (the “Festival”), to
be held on August 16, 2008 and August 17, 2008; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.15-.191 and
other law, the City has the authority to operate a program of public recreation and
enter into agreements with the Corporation pertaining to the conduct thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that the Corporation sponsor and coordinate
the Festival; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to support the Festival, as set forth in this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation is willing to undertake the Festival
sponsorship and support of the City in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Scope of Festival. The Corporation will sponsor and coordinate all
aspects of the Festival.
2. Time and Performance. This Agreement will begin as of August 16,
2008, and will terminate as of August 18, 2008 (the “Termination Date”).
3. City Contribution. In support of the community-based Festival, the
City will provide a contribution of up to $4,250.00, which includes the $140.00
dollar amount to be paid by the Corporation to the City for the amusement
license necessary for the Festival, with the amount of such actual monetary
contribution to be reduced by the cost to the City of providing city staff assistance
to the Festival. The City will provide the assistance of City staff to assist the
Corporation as set forth on Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Then up to $4,250.00 City contribution shall be reduced by the amount of the
personnel costs paid by the City for the Festival as set forth in Exhibit A. The
City will provide the assistance of City equipment to assist the Corporation as set
fort on Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein by reference. The City will allow
use of the Park upon the Corporation requesting and obtaining the appropriate
permits from the City for the Park. The City agrees to waive the permit fee for
the Park. The City will pay up to the above-referenced amount, minus the
appropriate reductions, to the Corporation after the City’s payroll period following
the Festival.
In support of the community-based Festival, the City will provide assistance
in additional expenditures, not to exceed $5,300, to assist the Committee in
payment of Insurance, Professional Bands, Port-a-Potties, Irondale Marching
Band, use of City Copier Machine, and the Car and Tractor Show. In addition,
the 50th Anniversary Committee will provide assistance in additional expenditures
to assist the Committee in parade activities and children entertainment not to
exceed $2,675.00.
If the Agreement should be terminated for any reason prior to the
Termination Date, the Corporation will be compensated on a pro rata basis for
the period of time that this Agreement was in effect. The Corporation shall pay
any and all taxes due to federal, state, and local governments, and the City shall
not withhold any amounts therefore. In addition, the Corporation shall be
responsible for any necessary workers compensation and unemployment
insurance required for the individuals performing services hereunder, and the
City shall have no obligation whatsoever in this regard.
4. Independent Contractor. The Corporation and neither it nor any of
its volunteers, employees or agents performing services hereunder shall be an
employee of the City. The Corporation is an independent contractor and it shall
retain control over the manner and means of the work set forth above. The
Corporation understands and acknowledges that the City shall not provide any
benefits of any type in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited
to health or medical insurance, workers compensation insurance, or
unemployment insurance. The Corporation shall in no case have the power to
bind or obligate the City in any way to any third-party.
5. Insurance.
a. The Corporation shall provide comprehensive general liability
insurance for bodily injury and property damage with a combined
single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such comprehensive
general liability insurance shall include, but not be limited to,
coverage for mechanically-operated amusement devices, alcohol
sales, and fireworks displays. The policies of insurance shall name
the City of Mounds View as an additional insured.
b. The Corporation shall provide evidence of automobile and mobile
equipment insurance coverage for all motorized vehicles used in
connection with work under this Agreement with a combined single
limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
c. The Corporation shall provide Workers’ Compensation coverage in
the statutory amount required for all individuals performing services
under this contract such as contractors’ employees, subcontractors,
independent contractors, etc.
d. The Corporation shall provide Employer’s Liability insurance
coverage (Part B. of the Workers’ Compensation Policy) in the
amount of $100,000 bodily injury each accident, bodily injury by
disease $500,000 policy limit, $100,000 bodily injury by disease
each employee.
e. A Certificate of Insurance showing coverage as indicated above
with a carrier that is acceptable to the City of Mounds View as well
as a copy of all policies of insurance shall be submitted to the City
Clerk-Administrator at least 30 days prior to the Festival. The City
reserves the right to reject the carrier if it is not an A+ carrier
licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota.
f. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any immunity or
limitation on liability to which the City is entitled under law.
6. Termination. If either party fails to perform its obligations under this
Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice
of the intention to terminate to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to
such termination, provided, however, that if Corporation’s failure to perform its
obligations hereunder creates or constitutes, in the sole judgment of the City, a
threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, the City may immediately terminate
this Agreement.
7. General Terms and Conditions.
a. The Corporation will provide all equipment used by the Corporation,
except the City equipment as set forth in Exhibit B, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
b. Corporation will control its own schedule of work hours as
necessary to sponsor and coordinate the Festival.
c. Any and all reports, and other work products, whether completed or
not, that are prepared or developed by the Corporation as a part of
this Agreement shall be jointly owned by the City and the
Corporation and shall be made available to the City promptly at the
City’s request or at the termination of this Agreement. The
Corporation shall provide annual financial reports including all
revenues and expenditures related to the Festival for the present
year within thirty days of the date of the Festival, and the City will
retain these records for three (3) years.
d. Any titles of the several parts of the Agreement are inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall be disregarded in
construing or interpreting any of its provisions.
e. A notice, demand, or other communication under this Agreement by
either party to the other shall be sufficiently given or delivered if it is
dispatched by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, or delivered personally to the following
addresses:
City: 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
ATTN: Clerk-Administrator
Corporation: 2085 Hillview Rd Apt. 1
Mounds View, MN 55112-1314
ATTN: Theresa Cermak, President
or at such other address with respect to either such party as that party
may, from time to time, designate in writing and forward to the other as
provided in this Section.
f. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
g. This Agreement is made and shall be governed in all respects by
the laws of the State of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or
claims arising out of this Agreement shall be heard in the state or
federal courts of Minnesota, and the parties to this Agreement
waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether
based on convenience or otherwise.
h. If any provision or application of this Agreement is held unlawful or
unenforceable in any respect, such illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given
effect, and this Agreement shall be construed as if the unlawful or
unenforceable provision or application had never been contained
herein or prescribed hereby.
i. This Agreement, together with its Exhibits, which is incorporated by
reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of all
mutual understandings between the parties with respect to this
Agreement, superseding all prior or contemporaneous proposals,
communications, and understandings, whether oral or written,
concerning this Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended
nor any of its terms modified except by a writing authorized and
executed by both parties hereto.
8. The Corporation shall protect, indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the City and its governing body members, officers, agents, servants,
and against and from any claim, demand, suit, action, or other proceeding
whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever arising or purportedly arising
from this Agreement or the activities undertaken pursuant to it. The provisions of
this paragraph 8 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
9. The Corporation will provide the City with a comprehensive
accounting and detailing of the expenditure of funds contributed by the City to the
Festival and the Corporation.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
as of the date first above.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
By:
Its: Mayor
By:
Its: Clerk-Administrator
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK OF MOUNDS VIEW
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
EXHIBIT A
CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE ESTIMATE
1. Maintenance workers:
2 workers X 20 hrs X 2 days @ approx. $32/hr
3 seasonal workers X 12 hrs x 2 days @ approx. $13.hr
2. Police:
2 officers X 8 hrs X 2 days @ approx. $55/hr
EXHIBIT B
CITY EQUIPMENT
1. Public Works Equipment:
Large box 1 ton truck
Small box 1 ton truck
1 Large dump truck
2 -Pick up trucks
Tandem trailer
Front-end loader
City generator
Post pounder
2 Utility trucks
2 Golf carts or equivalent
Hoses
Extension cords
Water shut off keys
Barricades
2. Fire Dept:
Fire truck
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: July 28, 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 Increase for Officer Peter
Berling, Mounds View Police Department
Background:
Officer Peter Berling is a current employees with the City of Mounds View. His supervisor
has reviewed his performance as it relates to his responsibilities outlined in his job
descriptions.
Discussion:
Officer Berling’s step increase was presented for City Council approval on July 14, 2008.
The City Council decided to pull the item off the July 14, 2008 City Council Agenda, and
requested further information on the employment status of Officer Berling. Questions were
raised on whether Officer Berling is authorized a step increase even though he has been
out of work due to a worker’s compensation injury.
It is the opinion of the City Attorney (Bob Alsop) and the League of Minnesota Cities that
Officer Berling is authorized to receive a step increase under the provisions of the LELS
Labor Agreement and State Law. The League of Minnesota Cities Human Resources
Research Department further stated to Staff that if the City Council chooses not to
authorize this increase, then there may be a perception that the City is retaliating against
the employee.
It has been determined that Officer Peter Berling has satisfactorily performed in the
capacity of his position, 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 ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, the following below is a regular full-time employees who is currently
working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, his supervisor reviewed his performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in his job description; and
WHEREAS, his supervisor determined that the following employee below has
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of his position documented in his performance
review on file; and
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds View
Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Officer Peter
Berling
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 28th day of July, 2008.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07E
Meeting Date: July 28, 2008
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7303 Approving Step Increase for Don
Burda, Full Time Temporary Building Inspector
Background:
Don Burda was hired as the City’s temporary building inspector on May 26, 2006. The
position was created to assist the building official during the Medtronic planning,
development, construction and ensuing inspections. Originally planned as a two-year
position, the Medtronic workload carried over into 2008 as did the follow up from the non-
Medtronic permits.
Discussion:
Building official Kathi Osmonson has reviewed Mr. Burda’s performance relating to his
responsibilities as outlined in the building inspector job description and determined that Mr.
Burda has satisfactorily performed in the capacity of his position, and therefore, a step
increase wage adjustment is warranted, consistent with the Personnel Manual and Union
Labor Agreements.
The City Council has indicated a desire to discuss the duration of this position and such a
discussion has been added to the August 4th Council worksession agenda. The discussion
however is a separate matter which should not affect the action on the step increase. Staff
should have brought forward the step increase in May, however due to the temporary
nature of Mr. Burda’s employment, the anniversary date was overlooked.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7303, approving the Step Increase for Don
Burda from Step 3 to Step 4, retroactive to May 24, 2008.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Ericson
Clerk-Administrator
RESOLUTION 7303
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A STEP INCREASE FOR DON BURDA,
TEMPORARY FULL TIME BUILDING INSPECTOR
WHEREAS, Don Burda is a temporary full-time employee who is employed as a
temporary full time building inspector in the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burda’s supervisor reviewed his performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in his job description; and
WHEREAS, his supervisor determined that Mr. Burda has satisfactorily performed in
the capacity of his position as documented in his performance review on file; and
WHEREAS, a step increase 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 step increase as follows:
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT
CURRENT
STEP & WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Don
Burda
Temporary
Building
Inspector
May 24, 2006 Step 3:
$23.82/hr
Step 4:
$25.15/hr
May 24, 2008
Adopted this 28th day of July, 2008.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 7F
Meeting Date: July 28, 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: Resolution 7306 Approving the Purchase of Two
Replacement Police Squad Cars
Date of Report: July 28, 2008
NATURE OF REPORT: On July 14 2008 two Mounds View Police Cars (one 2008 and
one 2005 Ford Crown Victoria squad car) collided while responding to a report of a
possible burglary in progress. As a result of this unfortunate collision both squad cars
were totaled. To maintain the fleet of squad cars required for police patrol coverage in
the city we need to replace these cars as soon as possible. While large police
departments purchase extra squad cars for incidents such as these, the car dealers
holding state contracts have limited availability of squad cars at this time since the
orders for the MN State contract squad cars have been ordered and filled. Staff have
done a search of the MN state squad car contract dealers and learned there are no
White Ford Crown Victoria squads currently available from a dealer in MN. Staff have
located a dealer in Wisconsin (Kayser Automotive group) who have a total of three 2008
White Ford Crown Victoria squad cars in stock. The price of these squad cars which
are subject to prior sale, is comparable to the MN State contract price which was at
$21,320.05 for 2008.
The squad cars from Kayser Automotive group in Madison Wisconsin are priced at
$21,995.00 each plus $160.00 delivery per car. The cost for two squad cars plus
delivery is $44,310.00. An estimate for the emergency vehicle set up for the two squad
cars using salvaged equipment from the totaled squad cars was received from PCS
Safety Systems in Elk River in the amount of $6,500.00. This firm provided the lowest
bid for setting up the squad cars planned for purchase by the city of Mounds View in
2008, and are currently setting up one of those planned purchased squad cars. The
total cost estimate for replacing the two totaled squad cars and setting them up is
$50,810.00.
The city maintains high deductible ($25,000) insurance through the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Adjusters from the League have provided the City
with a total loss report which indicates a total value lost of $28,298.33, for the two squad
cars. Under the cities insurance coverage after the deductible is taken into account the
city will net an insurance settlement of $3,298.00 for the loss of the two squad cars.
The city maintains a contingency fund in place for unforeseen expenses from uninsured
liabilities. In addition to the contingency fund the Police Department has available
funding in the forfeiture fund that can
be used to partially fund the replacement of the squad cars. Staff recommends the
purchase of the replacement squad cars be done through a combination of the
insurance settlement, $25,000.00 from the Police Department forfeiture fund and the
balance from the city contingency fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval for the police department budget to
be increased to allow for the replacement of the two totaled squad cars through a
purchase of the replacement squad cars from Kayser Automotive Group for $44,310,
and purchase of the squad set up services from PCS Safety Systems in Elk River for
$6500.00, using the aforementioned funding formula.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Mike Sommer
Police Chief
RESOLUTION 7306
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE SET UP
OF TWO REPLACEMENT SQUAD CARS
WHEREAS, two Mounds View squad cars were totaled in an accident which
occurred on July 14, 2008 when a collision occurred involving two Mounds View Police
squads responding to an in progress burglary call, and;
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the fleet of squad cars required for police patrol
coverage in the city it is necessary to replace these two cars as soon as possible, and;
WHEREAS, a search of available squad cars for purchase was conducted and a
dealer in Wisconsin, Kayser Automotive Group, was the closest dealer located to have
in stock white 2008 Crown Victoria squad cars. The price for these two squad cars
including delivery is $44,310. The emergency vehicle set up company with the lowest
bid for 2008 for setting up Mounds View police cars is PCS safety systems in Elk River.
This company reviewed the condition of the two totaled squad cars and gave an
estimate for setting up the two new squad cars using equipment which can be salvaged
from the totaled cars in the amount of $6,500. The total cost estimate for purchasing
two replacement squad cars and setting them up with emergency vehicle equipment is
estimated to be $50,810 and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of
Mounds View authorizes amending the Police Department budget to accommodate the
purchase and set up of the replacement squad cars, and authorizes the purchase of two
replacement 2008 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles from Kayser Automotive Group in
Madison, Wisconsin for approximately $22,155 each, for a total cost of $$44,310, plus
tax, registration, and any license fees, and the emergency vehicle set up of these cars
from PCS safety systems in Elk River for the approximate amount of $6,500. The City
Council further authorizes this expenditure to be funded by a combination of the
insurance settlement received from The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust,
$25,000 from the Police Department forfeiture fund, and the balance from the city
contingency fund.
Adopted this 28th day of July 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 07G
Meeting Date: July 28, 2008
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Steve Dazenski, Parks/ Public Works Supervisor
Item Title/Subject: Resolution No. 7308 Approving the Purchase and
Installation of a Grinder Pump at Groveland Lift Station.
Background:
The pumps at Groveland Lift Station, located at 2815 Ardan Avenue, were repaired in
2001 as a preventative maintenance procedure. In the following six-plus years the
pumps have again become worn and the tolerances are no longer within recommended
manufacturer specifications. In addition, the lack of a grinder within the wet well allows
bulk material (i.e. rags, diapers, condoms, sanitary napkins etc.) to pass through and
become lodged in the pump causing further wear on the motors.
Discussion:
Due to the worn tolerances the pumping capacity is less than 80% of pumping
efficiency. This causes either both pumps running unnecessarily at the same time or
one pump running double time. Also, due to the worn tolerances the aforementioned
materials become lodged causing motor wear and forcing utility workers to enter the dry
well confined space to remove the material. The estimated time spent removing the
material is between 120-150 hours annually. The estimated cost of this labor is
between $5,280-$6,600 annually. The loss of one pump has become commonplace in
the last six-plus years, this routinely occurs on weekends when no one is available to
read the pumping reports. As things stand right now, the best case scenario is that the
City relies on the pumps to alternate when one is shut down. In a worst case scenario,
the loss of both pumps would cause severe sewage back-up into the basement of
households in the vicinity.
Recommendation:
Staff has extensively researched solutions to rectify the problems with Groveland Lift
Station. Three specialists within the pump industry (Braun and General Repair Service
and Electrical Pump), have been on site to inspect the pumps and give their
recommendations. Both conclude that the pumps at Groveland Lift Station are in need
of repair and/or replacement or modification. General Repair Service quotes a price of
$13,000+ to repair the pumps and $17,000+ to replace them. This will bring the
pumping capacity back to 100% but does not ensure elimination of bulk material being
lodged in the pumps.
Braun feels that minor repairs (i.e.-retrofit) will bring the pumps back to 100%. The
retrofit entails installation of new seals that cost $1,200 to $1,400 each and the
machining of the housing to recover spec. tolerances. Braun quotes a price of $5,000
for this procedure but recommends instead a grinder in the wet well to eliminate most all
bulk material from becoming lodged in the pump. The price of a grinder is $28,000-
$31,878.50 in addition to the cost of the retro fitting. This would bring the estimated total
price for the project to $33,000-$35,000.
Electrical Pump feels that the pumps should be replaced, or in lieu of that that a grinder
should be installed. Electrical Pump recommends the grinder as the most cost effective
plan at a cost of $30,161.00.
The 2008 budget, under 730-4823-9100, allows $15,000 for Contingency which may
include impeller replacement at (erroneously) Bronson. In fact, staff had intended that
money to be directed towards the Groveland lift station. Account 730-4823-5160 under
System Maintenance has $50,000 for sewer main and manhole rehabilitation.
Staff feels that the inclusion of a grinder is a necessity. The amount of man hours spent
cleaning the pumps significantly takes away time from other projects such as city sewer
cleaning, televising, assisting other departments, snow removal, etc. In addition, the
constant entering and exiting of a confined space presents a safety risk that would be
greatly minimized with the addition of a grinder.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Dazenski
Parks / Public Works Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Image
3. E-mail from Steve Dazenski to Greg Lee, dated Feb 27, 2008
4. Photographic documentation of a comparable grinder pump from Stillwater
Location Map
Groveland
Park
Abiding Savior Church
Groveland
Lift Station
Aerial Image of Groveland Park
Location of the Groveland Lift Station
From: Steve Dazenski
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:20 PM
To: Greg Lee
Subject: Grinder for Groveland Lift Station
Hi Greg,
I had told you that I wanted to research this grinder addition for the Groveland lift station and
that has been completed.
We checked with other cities including Coon Rapids, Stillwater and Mercy Hospital. They are all
using the same grinder that we are looking at. The conclusion is that it works great. Coon Rapids
was going into a lift station on a almost every day basis, now it's cut back to twice a year.
Stillwater very similar results, three to four times a week before grinder addition and now hardly
at all and their staff said and I quote: "The Grinder addition is the best thing going since sliced
bread" I think that means they are pleased with it!! They have budgeted for the addition of a
grinder in another one of their lift stations. Mercy Hospital was getting plugged up on a daily
basis but not anymore. One of the grinders has been running for three years, another for five
years, all without a break down.
I'm far more confident that it will help cure our problems and it was good for staff to actually see
the grinders in operation.
Steve
Photographic Documentation
Stillwater Grinder Pump
RESOLUTION 7308
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A GRINDER PUMP FOR
GROVELAND LIFT STATION.
WHEREAS, the request was placed on the July Work Session, and approved for
consideration pending current information on cost.
WHEREAS, the pumps at Groveland are antiquated and unable to pass solids
through without a grinder.
WHEREAS, the pumps haven’t had a major retro-fitting since 2001,
WHEREAS, failure of one or both pumps could cause major sewage backups
into residents home’s,
WHEREAS, staff recommends a grinder pump as the most economical solution
to the problem at Groveland Lift Station.
WHEREAS, staff has $15,000 budgeted for contingency purposes, and $50,000
for manhole rehabilitation and general sewer maintenance (730-4823-5160)
WHEREAS, staff has obtained quotes from Braun Service ($31, 878.50) and
Electric Pump ($30,161.00).
WHEREAS, Electric Pump’s quote of $30,161.00 is significantly less than the
quote from Braun Pump at $31,878.50
.
WHEREAS, staff recommends to Council that the City of Mounds View purchase
and contract Electric Pump to supply and install a grinder in our Groveland Lift Station
for the sum of $30,161.00 The City of Mounds View will be responsible for supplying
electrician to finish wire the grinder with power. .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve the purchase and installation of a grinder from Electric Pump of Mpls.
MN.
Adopted this 28th day of July 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07H
Meeting Date: July 28, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
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: Consideration of Resolution 7310, a Resolution Authorizing
the Hire of Michael Strand to the Position of Part Time
Cable TV Technician
Background:
On June 9, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution 7280, a resolution authorizing Staff to
advertise for the vacant Part Time Cable TV Technician in the Administration Department.
Discussion:
Staff advertised the opening on the City’s website, the League of MN Cities website, and with the
StarTribune. The anticipated starting salary for the position was advertised at $12.73/hour to
$15.91/hour. We received twelve applications for the position, and Staff interviewed twelve of
these candidates. After the interviews were concluded, Staff decided that Michael Strand was the
most qualified for the position. Mr. Strand is currently unemployed, but has 14 years of television
experience. Mr. Strand’s last employer was KARE 11 (November 2007 – March 2008), where he
worked full time as a Broadcast Operation Supervisor. In addition, Mr. Strand worked for WSS
Media, Inc., as a VP of Broadcasting, and with Shop NBC as a Broadcast Manager. Mr. Strand
has a Certificate in TV/Radio Broadcasting with Brown Institute.
Reference checks, a driver’s license check and criminal background check have been completed
on Mr. Strand, and all checks are satisfactory.
Salary and Benefits:
The Part Time Cable TV Technician is a non-exempt, non-union position. Staff is recommending
Step 3 of the City’s pay plan at $14.32/hour for Mr. Strand, with an increase to Step 4 of the salary
range (currently $15.12/hour) after one year employment, Step 5 (currently $15.91/hour), after two
years,. Mr. Strand has been notified that all increases are subject to a satisfactory performance
evaluation and City Council consideration.
Starting Date:
Mr. Strand would begin employment on July 29, 2008.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 7310, a resolution approving the hire of
Michael Strand to the position of Part Time Cable TV Technician.
***Staff has submitted a conditional offer of employment to Mr. Strand on Thursday, July
24, 2008. He was notified that he would need to respond by Monday morning, July 28th,
if he wants to start employment by July 29, 2008. This item may be pulled from the
Agenda if he does not respond before this meeting.***
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7310
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A Resolution Authorizing the Hire of Michael Strand to the Position of
Part Time Cable TV Technician
WHEREAS, upon direction from the Mounds View City Council, the Part Time Cable TV
Technician was advertised; and,
WHEREAS, twelve applications were received for the position and six applicants were
chosen for interview; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Strand’s skills and experience were determined to most closely
match the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Part Time Cable TV Technician job
description; and,
WHEREAS, reference checks, driver’s license check, and criminal background checks
have been completed on Mr. Strand, and all checks are satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strand will begin employment on July 29, 2008 at Step 3 of the wage
scale as adopted herein below.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$12.73/hour $13.53/hour $14.32/hour $15.12/hour $15.91/hour
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council appoints Mr.
Michael Strand to the position of Part Time Cable TV Technician.
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the salary scale for
the Part Time Cable TV Technician position as indicated herein, with a starting salary for Mr.
Strand at $14.32/hour (Step 3), with an increase to Step 4 of the salary range after one year of
employment, and Step 5 after two years of employment subject to City Council authorization.
Adopted this 28th day of July, 2008.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07I
Meeting Date: July 28, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
City Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree M. Crane Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7311 Approving 2008-2009 Labor Agreement with
AFSCME
Background:
The AFSCME membership is currently scheduled to approve the revised contract provisions
at a meeting on July 25, 2009. The contract items are consistent with the Council’s position
established at the July 14, 2008 Executive Session.
Discussion:
The revised contract includes the following provisions:
1. Wages:
3.0% January 1, 2008
3.0% January 1, 2009
2. Insurance:
2008 Employer Contribution - $782.20
2009 Employer Contribution – $832.20
Add the following language in Article 19: If the increase in the lowest cost group
health premium for family coverage in 2009 is 15% or greater, the City will
contribute an additional $10 per month per employee.
To the extent allowed by law, the employer would pay Basic Medicare Select Senior
Gold Plan premium up to the employee benefit amount for employees with such
coverage. Said benefit will be done as a letter of understanding so as to avoid the
concern of setting a precedent for other employees. This letter of understanding will
be updated into the 2008-2009 AFSCME Contract.
3. Uniform Allowance:
2008 – No Increase
2009 – $10.00 increase
4. Retirement Health Savings Plan
22.1 The EMPLOYER offers its EMPLOYEES a Retirement Health Savings Plan
(the “RHS PLAN” or “PLAN”) pursuant to Internal Revenue Code regulations,
through a third party administrator selected by the EMPLOYER
Contributions to the RHS PLAN shall be as follows:
A. Upon separation from employment with the City, EMPLOYEES shall
contribute their compensation of accrued vacation and compensatory
time to the RHS PLAN. EMPLOYEES who have completed four
years of service upon separation shall contribute fifty percent (50%) of
unused sick leave to the PLAN, calculated against a maximum
accumulation of 960 hours, except as noted in Article 20.2 of this
AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEES who separate without having completed
a minimum of four years of service do not qualify for sick leave
payout. EMPLOYEES who had completed ten years of service by
January 1, 2008 shall, upon separation, have earned the ability to
contribute 65% of remaining unused sick leave to the PLAN under the
same terms stated herein. (The 65% bonus rate applies ONLY to
those EMPLOYEES having completed ten years of service by the
date indicated and ONLY for hours converted at separation.)
B. EMPLOYEES between the ages of fifty (50) and fifty-eight (58) with
ten or more years of service shall contribute ten percent (10%) of their
annual pay to the RHS PLAN on a pre-tax basis. EMPLOYEES
between the ages of fifty-nine (59) and sixty-five (65) with ten or more
years of service shall contribute eighteen percent (18%) of their
annual pay to the PLAN on a pre-tax basis. EMPLOYEES who are
sixty-six (66) years of age and older shall contribute ten percent (10%)
of their annual pay to the PLAN on a pre-tax basis.
C. EMPLOYEES who have accumulated greater than six-hundred (600)
hours of sick leave shall contribute their excess balance to the RHS
PLAN at a 2 to 1 ratio with a maximum annual contribution of 160
hours (80 hours converted) or that amount which brings the
EMPLOYEE’S sick leave balance down to 600 hours--whichever is
less. Total lifetime contribution to the PLAN shall not exceed 960
hours (480 hours converted), except as noted in Article 20.2 of this
AGREEMENT. Contributions to the plan made under the provisions
of this Section C shall cease if the EMPLOYEE’S sick leave balance
falls below 600 hours. EMPLOYER shall process the contribution on
the first payroll period of November each year.
22.2 EMPLOYEE sick leave contributions made to the RHS PLAN prior to January
1, 2008 shall be excluded from maximum contribution calculations as
specified in Article 22.1(C) or the maximum accumulation provisions of
Article 20.
22.3 EMPLOYEE sick leave hours used consistent with the EMPLOYER’S Health
Club Membership Reimbursement Policy shall be excluded from maximum
contribution calculations as specified in Article 22.1(C) or the maximum
accumulation provisions specified in Article 20.
5. Holiday Language
23.1 All regular full-time, part-time and probationary employees averaging 20 or
more hours per week, shall annually receive twelve paid holidays as follows:
1. New Year’s Day
2. Martin Luther King’s Birthday (3rd Monday in January)
3. President’s Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans’ Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Day after Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve Day
11. Christmas Day
12. New Year’s Eve Day.
23.2 Non-Exempt employee's required to work on holidays shall be paid one and
one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's base pay rate for hours worked. This is
in addition to the employee's base pay. Employees not working on a holiday
shall receive eight hours straight time pay. Regular part-time employees shall
receive pro-rated holiday pay.
If Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day falls
on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a Holiday. If
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day, or Veteran’s Day fall on
a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a holiday. In years that
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on a Friday or Sunday, the
EMPLOYER agrees to adopt a suitable arrangement such that the
EMPLOYEE retains twelve paid holidays.
6. City will add the Cable TV Coordinator to the 2008-2009 Contract.
7. Duration of the proposed contract: January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009.
8. Article XIII
The following underlined language below replaces the existing language found in
Section 13.5:
Where an Employee is questioned regarding the investigation of a matter that may
lead to disciplinary action, such questioning will be conducted in a manner not to
reasonable embarrass the Employee before other Employees or the public. If, in
the course of an investigation, it is determined that disciplinary action may be taken
against an employee, the Employee will be given an opportunity to have a Union
representative present before the Employer proceeds further to question the
Employee regarding the matter.
11. Wage Re-opener. The Wage Re-Open was revised as follows:
27.1 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Agreement may be re-opened by
either party on the issue of wages. A party so desiring to reopen the
Agreement must do so by serving written notice on the other party no later
than July 31, 2007 December 31, 2008. Wage adjustments will be
considered for positions as required to come into compliance with pay equity
laws, and for positions that fall above or below the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan. Compensation ranges above the market average will
be frozen until the position reaches an agreed upon market range.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Resolution 7311
approving the 2008-2009 contract for the AFSCME, Council 5 Union.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7311
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2008-2009 LAB OR AGREEMENT
WITH
AFSCME UNION LOCAL 5
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby ratify the AFSCME Union, Local 5
Bargaining Unit Contract for 2008 and 2009, with the following amendments:
The revised contract includes the following provisions:
1. Wages:
3.0% January 1, 2008
3.0% January 1, 2009
2. Insurance:
2008 Employer Contribution - $782.20
2009 Employer Contribution – $832.20
Add the following language in Article 19: If the increase in the lowest cost group
health premium for family coverage in 2009 is 15% or greater, the City will
contribute an additional $10 per month per employee.
To the extent allowed by law, the employer would pay Basic Medicare Select Senior
Gold Plan premium up to the employee benefit amount for employees with such
coverage. Said benefit will be done as a letter of understanding so as to avoid the
concern of setting a precedent for other employees. This letter of understanding will
be updated into the 2008-2009 AFSCME Contract.
3. Uniform Allowance:
2008 – No Increase
2009 – $10.00 increase
4. Retirement Health Savings Plan
22.1 The EMPLOYER offers its EMPLOYEES a Retirement Health Savings Plan
(the “RHS PLAN” or “PLAN”) pursuant to Internal Revenue Code regulations,
through a third party administrator selected by the EMPLOYER.
Contributions to the RHS PLAN shall be as follows:
A. Upon separation from employment with the City, EMPLOYEES shall
contribute their compensation of accrued vacation and compensatory
time to the RHS PLAN. EMPLOYEES who have completed four
years of service upon separation shall contribute fifty percent (50%) of
unused sick leave to the PLAN, calculated against a maximum
accumulation of 960 hours, except as noted in Article 20.2 of this
AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEES who separate without having completed
a minimum of four years of service do not qualify for sick leave
payout. EMPLOYEES who had completed ten years of service by
January 1, 2008 shall, upon separation, have earned the ability to
contribute 65% of remaining unused sick leave to the PLAN under the
same terms stated herein. (The 65% bonus rate applies ONLY to
those EMPLOYEES having completed ten years of service by the
date indicated and ONLY for hours converted at separation.)
B. EMPLOYEES between the ages of fifty (50) and fifty-eight (58) with
ten or more years of service shall contribute ten percent (10%) of their
annual pay to the RHS PLAN on a pre-tax basis. EMPLOYEES
between the ages of fifty-nine (59) and sixty-five (65) with ten or more
years of service shall contribute eighteen percent (18%) of their
annual pay to the PLAN on a pre-tax basis. EMPLOYEES who are
sixty-six (66) years of age and older shall contribute ten percent (10%)
of their annual pay to the PLAN on a pre-tax basis.
C. EMPLOYEES who have accumulated greater than six-hundred (600)
hours of sick leave shall contribute their excess balance to the RHS
PLAN at a 2 to 1 ratio with a maximum annual contribution of 160
hours (80 hours converted) or that amount which brings the
EMPLOYEE’S sick leave balance down to 600 hours--whichever is
less. Total lifetime contribution to the PLAN shall not exceed 960
hours (480 hours converted), except as noted in Article 20.2 of this
AGREEMENT. Contributions to the plan made under the provisions
of this Section C shall cease if the EMPLOYEE’S sick leave balance
falls below 600 hours. EMPLOYER shall process the contribution on
the first payroll period of November each year.
22.4 EMPLOYEE sick leave contributions made to the RHS PLAN prior to January
1, 2008 shall be excluded from maximum contribution calculations as
specified in Article 22.1(C) or the maximum accumulation provisions of
Article 20.
22.5 EMPLOYEE sick leave hours used consistent with the EMPLOYER’S Health
Club Membership Reimbursement Policy shall be excluded from maximum
contribution calculations as specified in Article 22.1(C) or the maximum
accumulation provisions specified in Article 20.
5. Holiday Language
23.1 All regular full-time, part-time and probationary employees averaging 20 or
more hours per week, shall annually receive twelve paid holidays as follows:
1. New Year’s Day
2. Martin Luther King’s Birthday (3rd Monday in January)
3. President’s Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans’ Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Day after Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve Day
11. Christmas Day
12. New Year’s Eve Day.
23.2 Non-Exempt employee's required to work on holidays shall be paid one and
one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's base pay rate for hours worked. This is
in addition to the employee's base pay. Employees not working on a holiday
shall receive eight hours straight time pay. Regular part-time employees shall
receive pro-rated holiday pay.
If Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day or Veteran's Day falls
on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a Holiday. If
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Independence Day, or Veteran’s Day fall on
a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered a holiday. In years that
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve fall on a Friday or Sunday, the
EMPLOYER agrees to adopt a suitable arrangement such that the
EMPLOYEE retains twelve paid holidays.
6. City will add the Cable TV Coordinator to the 2008-2009 Contract.
7. Duration of the proposed contract: January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009.
8. Article XIII
The following underlined language below replaces the existing language found in
Section 13.5:
Where an Employee is questioned regarding the investigation of a matter that may
lead to disciplinary action, such questioning will be conducted in a manner not to
reasonable embarrass the Employee before other Employees or the public. If, in
the course of an investigation, it is determined that disciplinary action may be taken
against an employee, the Employee will be given an opportunity to have a Union
representative present before the Employer proceeds further to question the
Employee regarding the matter.
12. Wage Re-opener. The Wage Re-Open was revised as follows:
27.1 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Agreement may be re-opened by
either party on the issue of wages. A party so desiring to reopen the
Agreement must do so by serving written notice on the other party no later
than July 31, 2007 December 31, 2008. Wage adjustments will be
considered for positions as required to come into compliance with pay equity
laws, and for positions that fall above or below the City’s Classification and
Compensation Plan. Compensation ranges above the market average will
be frozen until the position reaches an agreed upon market range.
WHEREAS, the City Council has traditionally awarded the same cost of living
increase and health insurance contribution to all employee groups in order to maintain
internal equity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View does hereby ratify the AFSCME Union, Local 5 effective for two years from January
1, 2008 until the 31st day of December 2009.
Adopted this 28th day of July, 2008.
________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: July 28, 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.
Boehm Heating Company HVAC New
Northland Mechanical Contractors, Inc. HVAC Renewal
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No: 08B
Meeting Date: July 28, 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 Clerk-Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7309, Approving a Charitable Gambling Two-Day
Permit (BINGO) for the Mounds View Community Theatre on
the August 16 and 17, 2008, for Mounds View Festival in the
Park
The Mounds View Community Theatre, a non-profit charitable organization, would
like to hold a Bingo Game on August 16 and 17, 2008, at the Mounds View City
Hall Park, for the Mounds View Festival in the Park celebration.
The Mounds View Community Theatre is located in Mounds View, and they have
more than 30 active members. This meets the requirements of the Mounds View
City Code.
The Gambling Control Board requires that local unit of government (city or county),
pass a resolution specifically approving or denying the Premises Permit
Application. This resolution (approving or denying the application) must be voted
on and the resolution forwarded to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Two-Day Charitable Gambling Permit for the
Mounds View Community Theatre at the location and date stated above.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7309
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW
COMMUNITY THEATRE, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT
CHARITABLE GAMBLING FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW FESTIVAL IN THE
PARK CELEBRATION ON AUGUST 16 and 17, 2008
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Community Theatre has requested that the
City Council allow them to conduct charitable gambling (BINGO) at the Mounds
View City Park for the Mounds View Festival in the Park celebration; and
WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board requires that the local unit of
government (city or county) pass a resolution specifically approving or denying
requests to conduct charitable gambling; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Community Theatre, is in compliance with
all requirements of the Mounds View Municipal Code with regard to charitable
gambling regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Community Theatre has requested a two-
day charitable gambling permit; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Community Theatre will be conducting
BINGO for the Mounds View Festival in the Park celebration on August 16 and
17, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby authorize Mounds View Community Theatre, to conduct
charitable gambling at the Mounds View City Park on August 16 and 17, 2008,
located at 2401 Highway 10 in Mounds View.
Adopted this 28th day of July, 2008.
_______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 8C.
Meeting Date: July 28, 2008
Type of Business: Council Consent
Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7305 Approving an Amendment to the YMCA
Agreement for Professional Services – Event Center Staff
Background:
This item was reviewed and discussed by the City Council at the July work session. The
Banquet Center has experienced a significant increase in facility rentals and the current
YMCA staff member that is responsible for bookings and supervision of the events has
not had sufficient time to devote to backfilling rentals during the week. This position is a
32 hour per week position as approved in resolution 6980. The YMCA Advisory
Committee recommended that this position be made a full-time position.
Discussion:
As contemplated in the discussion of resolution 6980, the maximum of 32 hours per week
may need to be re-evaluated if bookings increase substantially. It has been difficult for
the event center staff to solicit bookings and return phone calls. Much of the 32 hours is
spent supervising events and clean-up afterwards. Increasing this position to a full-time
position will add $15,000 to $16,000 to the banquet center budget annually. It is
anticipated that additional revenue would be generated if the event center staff has
additional time to devote to bookings. To increase this position to a full-time position
effective August 1, 2008, Council would need to increase the budget by $5,700 for the
last 5 months of 2008 and direct staff to amend the Agreement for Professional Services
with the YMCA.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of resolution 7305 approving an amendment to the YMCA
agreement for professional services.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 7305
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ATHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE YMCA AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERICES – EVENT CENTER MANAGEMENT STAFF
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds has entered into an Agreement for Professional Services
dated January 14, 1999, that provides for the YMCA to assist in the management of the
Community Center and recreation programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View desires to add additional services to that agreement
to provide for full-time status for the Event Center Staff position as approved in Resolution 6980;
and
WHEREAS, increasing the position to full-time will further the City’s goal of providing
improved customer service and marketing efforts for the Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the position is consistent with the Mounds View Community Center Task
Force recommendation to provide a single point of contact for the facility under the direction of
the YMCA; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide for the additional cost of making this a full-time position in
the 2009 Community Center Budget
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds View
does hereby authorize the City Clerk-Administrator to execute an amended Agreement for
Professional Services to provide for the additional hours needed to make the Event Center Staff
position full-time and authorizes staff to increase the 2008 budget account 252-4730-3030 by
$5,700.
Adopted this 28th day of July 2008.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Corrections made by James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator, and Council Member Carol Mueller, Mayor Rob
Marty
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
4
Regular Meeting 5
June 23, 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
17
NOT PRESENT: None. 18
19
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
21
A. Monday, June 23, 2008, City Council Agenda 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, June 23, 2008 Agenda as 24
Amended. 25
26
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
28
5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
30
None. 31
32
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 33
34
A. MS4 Annual Report – Nick Fleischhacker to present 35
36
Nick Fleischhacker appeared before Council and provided the MS4 Annual Report for the 37
Council and those in attendance. 38
39
Mr. Fleischhacker indicated that Lois Walberg provided a comment that she is not pleased with 40
the general look of Silver View pond, as it is murky and has lots of vegetation. He then said 41
that they would look into her concern. 42
43
Mayor Marty said that by the middle of summer the pond surface is solid vegetation. He then 44
said that he would like to look at ways to reduce the vegetation. 45
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Mayor Marty suggested contacting the former golf course manager Mary Berg, as she had been 2
researching ways of keeping the vegetation down in the ponds. 3
4
Mayor Marty said he read an article that Shoreview and St. Anthony are working with Rice 5
Creek Watershed on conserving water. He the asked if Staff would be working on that too. 6
7
Mr. Fleischhacker indicated that there is a watering ban to conserve water. He then said that the 8
use of rain gardens to catch and filter runoff should have a positive effect on storm water in the 9
area. 10
11
Council Member Mueller asked how the quality of the water is measured. 12
13
Mr. Fleischhacker indicated that there are ways to measure, but the City is not doing so right 14
now. 15
16
Council Member Stigney asked whether the City is in compliance with the requirements. 17
18
Mr. Fleischhacker indicated that the City is in compliance. 19
20
Mayor Marty asked whether Spring Lake falls under this jurisdiction. Mr. Fleischhacker 21
indicated that the DNR controls Spring Lake and Silver View Pond. 22
23
Mr. Fleischhacker asked any residents with questions to call him at 763.717.4063. 24
25
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 26
27
A. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 806 Adopting a 28
Five Year Financial Plan for 2009 Through 2013 29
30
Finance Director Beer indicated that this is the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 806 31
adopting the fiver year financial plan for the City. 32
33
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 34
35
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing. 36
37
Council member Mueller indicated that she noticed that there is a 3% increase in expenses spread 38
out over the next five years, and that confuses her as to how there will be enough revenue to meet 39
the expenses if the levy pattern is to remain consistent. 40
41
Finance Director Beer indicated that the 3% is for the unknown line items, but overall it will be a 42
less than 3% increase. 43
44
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Council Member Stigney asked whether the 3% would be zeroed out with the Medtronic money 1
as was done last year. 2
3
Finance Director Beer indicated that there was a zero percent increase last year and expenditures 4
were just under 5% total. 5
6
Mayor Marty noted for the year 2008, Pathway Paving Program for $30,000, he would like to 7
know where that is. 8
9
Finance Director Beer indicated that amount is funded in the Park Dedication fund. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 806 12
Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2009 through 2013. 13
14
ROLL CALL: Stigney/Hull/Flaherty/Mueller/Marty 15
16
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
18
B. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 807, an 19
Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by 20
Adding a New Chapter 610 Relating to Ultimate Fighting 21
22
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. 23
24
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the Ordinance to regulate ultimate fighting. 25
26
Hearing no public comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. 27
28
Council Member Mueller read the exceptions to the Ordinance. 29
30
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 807, an 31
Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 610 32
Relating to Ultimate Fighting. 33
34
ROLL CALL: Mueller/Flaherty/Hull/Stigney/Marty 35
36
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
38
C. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 808, 39
an Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by 40
Adding a New Chapter 611 Relating to Special Events. 41
42
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. 43
44
Assistant Clerk Administrator reviewed Ordinance 808 regulating special events within the City. 45
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1
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. 2
3
Mayor Marty thanked Staff for the efforts on this Ordinance. Mayor Marty asked that Page 7, be 4
edited to include a timeline for deposit return. He then suggested requiring clean up within 24 5
hours. 6
7
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 808, an 8
Ordinance Amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code by Adding a New Chapter 611 9
Relating to Special Events. 10
11
Clerk Administrator Ericson recommended having the City Attorney’s language on the number 12
of persons in attendance that would require a permit before adopting the Ordinance. 13
14
The motion was withdrawn. 15
16
Council and the City Attorney discussed whether it was appropriate to withdraw the motion. The 17
City Attorney indicated it would be appropriate to withdraw the motion in this case, and said it 18
makes the most sense, because if the Ordinance is voted down, then the process of first and 19
second reading would have to be started over. 20
21
Council agreed to a postponing motion. 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Postpone to July 14, 2008 and discuss this at the 24
upcoming Work Session. 25
26
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
28
D. Public Hearing, Resolution 7293, a Resolution to Consider an 29
Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Moe’s located at 2400 County Highway 30
10 31
32
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. 33
34
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the outdoor liquor endorsement request for Moe’s. 35
36
Hearing no public comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. 37
38
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7293, a 39
Resolution to Consider an Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Moe’s Located at 2400 County 40
Highway 10. 41
42
Council Member Mueller asked whether the requirements in the letter from the fire marshal have 43
been completed. 44
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Council Member Flaherty indicated that those requirements were for the liquor license approval. 1
2
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
4
E. Public Hearing, Resolution 7294, a Resolution to Consider an 5
Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Totino’s Italian Kitchen located at 2535 6
County Highway 10. 7
8
Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. 9
10
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed the outdoor liquor endorsement request for 11
Totino’s Italian Kitchen. 12
13
Hearing no public comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7294, a 16
Resolution to Consider an Outdoor Liquor Endorsement for Totino’s Italian Kitchen Located at 17
2535 County Highway 10. 18
19
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
21
F. Resolution 7295, Approving a Residential Kennel License for Chad 22
Walbon, 8070 Woodlawn Drive. 23
24
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated that Mr. Walbon owns three dogs and the owner 25
of the dog kennel needs to submit a license request to the City with signatures of more than 50% 26
of the surrounding residents, Ordinance 774 changed the requirement for the conditional use 27
permit and public hearing. Mr. Walbon’s petition was verified. Staff has received a complaint 28
about Mr. Walbon’s dogs and that resident is in attendance. Staff feels that the requirements are 29
met and recommends approval of this residential kennel license. 30
31
Mike Chance of 8080 Woodlawn Drive said that he is here to mention some things to the 32
Council about the dog situation, as there has been some contention. He then said that in their 33
view the neighbors have been uncooperative at every turn regarding the pet situation, as they 34
wanted to make sure that the pets were vaccinated, and there was not cleanup in a reasonably 35
frequent manner. 36
37
Mr. Chance said that the neighbor has cursed at them, and has been uncooperative, and he carved 38
an obscenity in the front lawn which led to a police call. 39
40
Mr. Chance said that he feels it would be fair to ask why this sort of behavior is okay because a 41
city ordinance requires a permit. 42
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Mr. Walbon of 8070 Woodlawn Drive said that he has had the dogs for three years, and they 1
moved to their present location in January to help with the family home. They came from Blaine 2
and they did not have to have any special licensing. 3
4
Mr. Walbon said that he has asked the neighbor to call him to discuss the matter, and not report 5
him to the police or the City, and that frustrated him. He then said that he has complied with all 6
requirements. 7
8
Mayor Marty indicated that it does not appear that Mr. Walbon is being very neighborly, and he 9
would like to see the neighbor relations improved. 10
11
Council Member Flaherty asked how often the kennel is cleaned up. 12
13
Mr. Walbon said that he does it as often as he can, but not in the rain or snow. He then said he 14
does not have a scheduled time frame for doing so. He further said that they run in the yar,d and 15
there is not a kennel to be cleaned, but it has been a couple of weeks since he picked up the 16
waste. 17
18
Mayor Marty indicated that it takes some effort and responsibility by the owner to keep the waste 19
cleaned up. He then suggested postponing this for a month to see if the neighbors can work this 20
out. 21
22
Council and the residents discussed the issues and agreed that things are moving in the right 23
direction now that the kennel has been removed. 24
25
Council Member Stigney asked if there was an inspection on the property to check on the dog 26
waste. 27
28
Assistant Clerk Administrator indicated that the Planning Associate was out there, and the PSO 29
was out to look into it as well. 30
31
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/xx. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7295, a 32
Resolution Approving a Residential Kennel License for Chad Walbon Located at 8070 33
Woodlawn Drive. 34
35
Council Member Stigney requested an additional requirement of cleaning the property. 36
37
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Require a Condition That the License is Contingent 38
Upon Proper Cleaning of Dog Waste. 39
40
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Flaherty) Amendment carried. 41
42
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion as Amended carried. 43
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G. Resolution 7297, a Resolution to Award a Construction Contract for the 1
2008 Street Maintenance Project. 2
3
Joe Rhein, consultant engineer from Bonestroo, provided an overview of the 2008 street 4
maintenance project for Council and those in attendance. The low bidder was Allied Blacktop. 5
6
Joe explained that Mounds View’s portion was only 17% higher than the estimate, and Spring 7
Lake Park’s was 30% higher, for an average of 22%, and that can be attributed to the increased 8
oil prices. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7297, a 11
Resolution to Award a Construction Contract for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project 12
Contingent Upon Agreement with Spring Lake Park. 13
14
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
16
H. Resolution 7298, a Resolution to Approve the Plans and Specifications 17
and Award a Construction Project for the Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair 18
Utility Improvement Project. 19
20
Joe Rhein reviewed the bids with Council and recommended approval. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7298, a 23
Resolution to Approve the Plans and Specifications and Award a Construction Project for the 24
Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair Utility Improvement Project. 25
26
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
28
I. Resolution 7299, a Resolution to Consider a Proposal for Preparation of 29
Local Surface Water Management Plan 30
31
Joe Rhein explained that the City is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and one requirement is 32
that an approved Local Surface Water Management Plan be adopted. 33
34
Joe Rhein provided a proposal for preparation of the Local Surface Water Management Plan. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7299, a 37
Resolution to Consider a Proposal for Preparation of Local Surface Water Management Plan. 38
39
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
41
J. First Reading on Ordinance 810, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 42
(Public Improvements and Special Assessments) and Chapter 12 43
(Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View City 44
Charter. 45
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that he would like to review language with the Chair of 2
the Charter Commission. He then reviewed the proposed amendment to allow the City to assess 3
to property taxes any administrative offenses that are not paid. 4
5
Mayor Marty asked if the five words should be deleted to have this move along. 6
7
Attorney Riggs indicated that this hearing is not to challenge the underlying basis of the 8
administrative offense, but more as to whether there is some choice of payment. He then said 9
that he has received explanation on this, and he is more comfortable than he was before. 10
11
Jonathon Thomas, Chair of the Charter Commission, said that the whole discussion, and why this 12
was attempted to clarify, is to allow whether fines were correct, or if the amount should be 13
amended, not to contest whether there was an offense. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 810, an 16
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments) and Chapter 12 17
(Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View City Charter as Amended 18
Regarding the Method of Payment as Discussed by Mr. Thomas, Chair of the Charter 19
Commission. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
8. CONSENT AGENDA 24
A. Licenses for Approval 25
B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, July 14, 2008, at 7:05 p.m., for 26
a Second Reading on Ordinance 810, Amending Chapter 8 and 27
Chapter 12 of the Mounds View City Charter. 28
C. Resolution 7296, Approving Mounds View Business Licenses. 29
D. Resolution 7300, Authorizing staff to Enter Into An Agreement With the 30
City of Columbia Heights for the Use of Water Meter Reading Equipment. 31
32
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C, and D as 33
Presented. 34
35
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 36
37
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 38
39
Mayor Marty asked for information on a claim paid to League of Minnesota Cities. Finance 40
Director Beer indicated he would look it up, but said it is the City’s portion of a claim paid. 41
42
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 43
44
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2
3
None. 4
5
11. REPORTS 6
7
A. Reports of Mayor and Council 8
9
Council Member Hull suggested adding franchise fees to a work session for discussion. 10
11
Mayor Marty read a letter of commendation to Officer Ben Zender, commending him for his 12
work to apprehend a suspect for violating a no contact order. 13
14
Council Member Flaherty asked what Joint Powers Agreement is being reviewed for the police 15
department. 16
17
Attorney Riggs indicated that the City of St. Paul is receiving funding for additional security 18
during the Republican National Convention, and they have asked a number of cities to consider 19
participating. 20
21
Mayor Marty asked for information on Longview Estates. Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated 22
that he has not spoken to Mr. Harstad at this point, but Staff was expecting a final plat to be 23
submitted to the City at the end of April. 24
25
Council Member Mueller indicated she submitted a written summary of comments on the League 26
of Minnesota Cities seminar. She then said that she has a lot of questions that she has been 27
looking into. The League has updated its website and it is very user friendly now. 28
29
Council Member Mueller said that there is a monthly magazine that goes out to Minnesota Street 30
Rod Association members, and the Mounds View Festival in the Park flier will be in the 31
magazine to promote the car show to the “Back to the Fifties”. Fliers were also distributed at the 32
car show. 33
34
Council Member Mueller said that there were about 110 people present to have sundaes in the 35
park on June 15th. 36
37
Mayor Marty said that it seemed in the past that Council was involved in the interview process 38
for department head employees. Council indicated that Members participated in final selection 39
but not initial interviews. 40
41
B. Reports of Staff 42
43
Clerk Administrator Ericson introduced Ken Roberts to the Council. Mr. Roberts is the new 44
Community Development Director. 45
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that the League conference provided a lot of valuable 2
information for Staff and Council Members. 3
4
Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated he would be out of the office Tuesday through Friday, and 5
the Assistant Clerk Administrator will be covering in his absence. 6
7
Joe Battin from the Streets Committee provided an update on the status of the Street and Utility 8
Committee meetings. 9
10
C. Reports of City Attorney 11
12
None. 13
14
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. 15
Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 14, 2008, at 7 p.m. 16
17
13. ADJOURNMENT 18
19
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. 20
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Executive Session
Date: July 14, 2008
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
Time: 7:56pm
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
Mayor Marty (Absent), Council Members Stigney, Flaherty, Hull and
Mueller, City Clerk-Administrator Jim Ericson, and Assistant City Clerk-
Administrator Desaree Crane.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS UNION LABOR CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS
City Staff reviewed and discussed the status of the AFSCME union
contract negotiations with the Council.
8:14pm MEETING ADJOURNED
Respectfully Submitted:
Desaree M. Crane
Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
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2401 County Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Ramsey County
MOUNDS VIEW POLICE
QUARTERLY REPORT
April-June 2008
Mounds View Police Department runs in the 2008 Law Enforcement Torch Run in
support of Special Olympics
Officers of the Mounds View Police Department participated in the 2008 Law Enforcement
Torch Run for Special Olympics on 6-19-08. Mounds View officers carried the Torch through
a leg of the run that made its way across the State of Minnesota. The Torch was carried by
hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel from around the State to show support of Special
Olympics Minnesota and the more than 6500 athletes who participate in Special Olympics.
Mounds View Police officers handed the Torch off to New Brighton Police who passed it St.
Anthony PD who brought it to Minneapolis PD who carried the Torch to the conclusion of the
run at University of Minnesota Bierman Field.
MOUNDS VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administration: 763-717-4070
Fax: 763-717-4069
24 hour dispatch: 651-484-3366
651-484-9155
police@ci.mounds-view.mn.us
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Statistical Report:
Activity
Apr thru
Jun 2008
TOTAL
Apr thru Jun
2007
TOTAL
Year to
Date
TOTAL
Adult Arrests 92 121 170
Juvenile Arrests 12 15 20
Calls For Service 1574 1824 2853
Court Citations 213 331 350
Administrative
Offenses
172 193 304
Apr thru Jun 2008 Investigative Reports
Cases assigned for investigation
TOTAL 131 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 231
Assault 19 Misc-Other Offenses 21
Burglary 11 Disturbing Peace 5
Forgery 2 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 1 Property
Damage/Trespass
7
Arson 0 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 8 Theft/Fraud 27
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
Other)
14 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 0
Criminal Sexual Conduct 5 Weapons 3
Misc. Liquor Offenses 0 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
3
Juvenile-Runaway 4
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Apr thru Jun 2008 Crime Reports
TOTAL 371 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 673
Assault 38 Misc-Other Offenses 6
Burglary 28 Disturbing Peace 32
Forgery 4 Obscenity 1
Narcotics 10 Property
Damage/Trespass
49
Arson 1 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 9 Theft/Fraud 84
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
other)
41 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 21
Criminal Sexual Conduct 4 Weapons 4
Misc. Liquor Offenses 10 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
11
Juvenile-
Runaway/Curfew
9
Five Year Compaison of 911 Calls For Service
6000
6200
6400
6600
6800
7000
7200
7400
7600
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
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Apr thru Jun 2008 Misc. Incidents, Calls & Complaints
TOTAL 934 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 1775
Lost & Found
(persons/property)
30 Suspicion Narcotics 11
Vehicles (towed, recovered,
abandoned)
24 Public Disturbance/Loud
Party
84
Accidents 28 Disorderly Juvenile 60
Animal
Complaints/Impounds
110 MV/Traffic Complaints 86
Fires 21 MV/Noise Complaints 2
Medical/Suicide/Mental/DOA 126 City Ordinance
Complaints
16
Domestic-Verbal 44 Warrants 14
Alarms 85 Assist other Agencies 12
Lockouts 47 Misc. Public Calls 286
Suspicious Misc 134
April Through June 2008 Top Ten Crimes
Theft
Property
Damage/TrespassTraffic Offenses
Assault
Disturbing Peace
Burglary
Vehicle
Theft/TamperingCrimes Admin of
JusticeLiquor Offenses
Narcotics
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Apr thru Jun 2008 Traffic Noise Citations
TOTAL 2 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 2
Unreasonable Acceleration 2 Loud Muffler 0
School Resource Officer
The SRO Officer Demarest taught a number of drug awareness and healthy living classes at
Edgewood. During this quarter, Officer Demarest took some time off to welcome a new addition to
the family. In Officer Demarest's absence, Officer Knitter stood in for the weeks Officer Demarest
was out. Officer Knitter attended The NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers)
training, and will become the new SRO in September, 2008.
Officer Demarest returned to patrol duty upon school being let out. The next SRO quarterly report
shall be by the new SRO, Officer Knitter.
DNR Gun Safety Classes
Mounds View Police Officers taught the DNR gun safety course to a class of local youth this quarter.
The course concluded on April 19th. The Minnesota DNR firearm safety class consists of 18 hours of
classroom and field experience in the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility. The field
experience allows students to demonstrate accepted principles of safety in hunting and the handling of
firearms that they learned in the classroom. It includes live fire on a rifle range. Our students fired .22
rifles at the New Brighton Police Department indoor gun range. Upon successful completion of the
course, students receive a hunter safety certificate. This certificate allows the student to purchase a
hunting license in Minnesota and other states where certification is required
DARE / Crime Prevention
Spring was another busy quarter for the Crime Prevention Unit. Officer Keckeisen hosted one more
successful DARE graduation for over 100 5th graders from Pinewood Elementary School. To provide
added safety for school aged children Officer Keckeisen, along with the day shift patrol officers
continue to provide extra police presence at the cross walks of Edgewood, Sunnyside, and Pinewood
schools before and after school.
Officer Keckeisen conducted tobacco compliance checks this quarter. We are happy to report 100% of
the businesses licensed to sell tobacco in Mounds View successfully completed the compliance check.
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Officer Keckeisen presented an adult bike safety class for the bicycle commuters working at
Medtronic.
Officer Keckeisen continued to monitor monthly alarms reports to determine crime patterns and to
assign fines for repeating false alarms.
Regular compliance checks were done on the Predatory Offenders living in Mounds View this quarter.
Officer Keckeisen visited 2 registered offenders to confirm that their registration information is current
and correct, and to provide recent photos to the B.C.A. All predatory offenders living in Mounds View
are currently in compliance with their registration.
Officer Keckeisen attended the monthly property manager’s coalition meetings this quarter, along with
meeting property managers on a weekly basis to discuss reports of crimes that happened on their
property and to develop proactive strategies to deter future criminal activity.
To help reduce criminal activity, and address specific concerns of citizens, extra patrol and visual
police presence was focused on the following areas;
• 7500 Block of Greenfield Ave
• 5500 Block of Landmark Cir
• 5300 Block Raymond Ave
• Dickens / Wellington
Finally, Officer Keckeisen continues to publish and distribute the weekly crime summary and crime
prevention tips.
Training
The following is a list of training courses attended by staff this quarter.
• Blood borne Pathogens/Hazmat
• Emergency Vehicle Operations
Training
• Summer Firearms Qualification
• IBIS Rapid ID Fingerprint Training
• Intoxilyzer Recertification
• Use of Force Refresher
• Basics of Forensic Science
• Psychological Profiling/Crime Scene
Analysis
• Basic Narcotics Investigation
• Emotional Survival for Law
Enforcement
• Developing Powerful Presentation
Skills
• Managing Emotions Under Pressure
• Interrogation & Gentle Art of
Persuasion
• Instructor Development
• Interviewing & Art of Communication
• LMC Safety & Loss Control Workshop
• Death Investigation Conference
• Basic School Resource Officer Training
• Photoshop for Forensics II
• Crime Mapping II
• Identity Crime Training
• MNATSA Conference
• MN Chief’s ETI Conference
• Homeland Defense
• Building High Performance Teams
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Safe and Sober
This spring our department took part in two Traffic Enforcement Waves, “7 Days of Speed” in April
and a Seat Belt saturation in May. During the April enforcement wave Mounds View Officers stopped
47 cars and issued 52 citations and warnings. (35 Speed Citations and 17 warnings for various driving
and equipment violations).
During the Seat Belt Wave in May Officers stopped 123 vehicles and issued 116 Citations and
warnings (19 Seat Belt Citations and 97 speed warnings, Officers routinely stop cars for as little as 5
MPH over the speed limit to check for Seat Belt Compliance.) Our pre enforcement Seat belt survey
came in at 82% compliance. Post Seat Belt Survey came in at 88% compliance.
Drivers are starting to wear their seatbelts regularly.
This summer in July we will be participating in the last Enforcement wave of the year. This DWI wave
usually takes place over the Labor Day Weekend but due to the RNC it was moved into the summer
months.
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Kennedy 470 US Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402
&
Graven (612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
http://www.kennedy-graven.com
C H A R T E R E D
SCOTT J. RIGGS
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9260
Email: sriggs@kennedy-graven.com
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 2 4, 2008
To: Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters.
MU125-14: Public Works. Lions Park Joint Powers Agreement – consult with staff and work
on draft of agreement. Matter is pending.
MU125-47: General Zoning Matters. Condo code amendment -- work with staff and draft
code amendment as to CIC’s. Work on updated draft ordinance. Matter is
presently pending.
MU210-26: The Mermaid. Review plat amendment and PUD amendment. Work on draft of
plat opinion. Review correspondence from owner. Waiting for further title work
and revised plat from applicant. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-35: Community Center Project. Work on various agreements: YMCA, rental
agreement. Consult with City staff. Matter is pending.
Mr. Jim Ericson
July 24, 2008
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MU210-43: Silver Lake Woods Condominium Association. Work with City staff to determine
requirements that S.L.W.C.A. needs to undertake regarding roads. Work with
attorney Pat Brinkman regarding matter. Discuss updates to Petition and Waiver
Agreement with City Council and Staff and forward revised Agreement to
SLWCA attorney. Matter is presenting pending.
MU210-75: Mounds View Festival in the Park. Review and update revised Agreement.
Matter is completed.
MU210-163: 1964 Highway Easement/Hillview Matter/Xcel Easement, Etc. Conduct research
regarding 1964 Highway Easement with regards to City Interests. Consult with
City staff re same. Continue to work with Xcel Energy and City staff re shut-off
valve issue and easement issues. Draft letter for Mayor and Clerk-Administrator
in response to Xcel letter. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-173: Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair Project. Review contracts, certificates of
insurance, etc., and report back to City staff and consulting engineer re same.
Matter is complete.
MU210-174: Ordahl Minor Subdivision. Review proposed subdivision materials. Consult with
City staff re title work requirements. Review updated title work . Work on
matter. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-175: Senior Housing Project. Review submitted planning materials and work on
matter. Consult with City staff. Matter is presently pending.
EDA MATTERS:
MU205-13: EDA General. Review and propose updates to EDA By-Laws, etc. Provide
initial draft of updated By-Laws. Work with City staff. Matter is presently
pending.
MU205-30: Medtronic. Review requirements for issuance of TIF Note and finalize TIF Note.
Matter is presently pending.