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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, August 25, 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. Recognition of Jeremiah Anderson, Promotion to Chief Investigator
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Michael Mickelson, SBM Fire Department
C. Recognition of Mary Peloquin, editor of the 50th Anniversary Cookbook
D. Presentation of Donation to Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
E. Proclamation – Constitution Week September 17, 2008 to September 23,
2008.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05 pm Public Hearing:
1. First Reading of Ordinance 813 to Rezone the Properties at 2865
County Highway 10 and 7980 & 8020 Groveland Road from R-O,
Residential-Office and R-1, Single Family Residential to R-4, High
Density Residential.
2. Consider Resolution 7321, a Conditional Use Permit, Development
Review, and Preliminary Plat for a Senior Housing Development on
Properties located at 2865 County Highway 10 and 7980 & 8020
Groveland Road.
B. 7:10 pm Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 811,
an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Energy Natural
Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
C. 7:15 pm Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 812,
an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and
Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
D. Resolution 7323, Authorizing Step Increases for Mary Springer (Receptionist)
and Vanessa VanAlstine (Cable TV Coordinator), and Officer Nick Erickson
(MVPD).
E. Resolution 7324 Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and
Authorizing Disbursement of Funds as Specified.
F. Resolution 7326 Authorizing an Increase of Event Center Rates for 2009.
G. Resolution 7327 Approving Additional Preliminary Design Issues Regarding
Red Oak Drive and Hillview Road in the 2009-2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
H. Resolution 7328 Establishing The Appeal Parameters of the Stormwater
Infiltration Program (SIP).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:05pm, First Reading
of Ordinance 814 to Amend Zoning Code Chapter 1120, adding a Section for
Senior Housing Developments
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 28, 2008 City Council Minutes.
B. August 11, 2008 Executive Session Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Budget and tax levy update.
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7pm.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, August 25, 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. Recognition of Jeremiah Anderson, Promotion to Chief Investigator
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Michael Mickelson, SBM Fire Department
C. Recognition of Mary Peloquin, editor of the 50th Anniversary Cookbook
D. Presentation of Donation to Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
E. Proclamation – Constitution Week September 17, 2008 to September 23,
2008.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05 pm Public Hearing:
1. First Reading of Ordinance 813 to Rezone the Properties at 2865
County Highway 10 and 7980 & 8020 Groveland Road from R-O,
Residential-Office and R-1, Single Family Residential to R-4, High
Density Residential.
2. Consider Resolution 7321, a Conditional Use Permit, Development
Review, and Preliminary Plat for a Senior Housing Development on
Properties located at 2865 County Highway 10 and 7980 & 8020
Groveland Road.
B. 7:10 pm Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 811,
an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on CenterPoint Energy Natural
Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
C. 7:15 pm Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 812,
an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and
Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
D. Resolution 7323, Authorizing Step Increases for Mary Springer (Receptionist)
and Vanessa VanAlstine (Cable TV Coordinator), and Officer Nick Erickson
(MVPD).
City Council Agenda
August 25, 2008
Page 2
E. Resolution 7324 Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church and
Authorizing Disbursement of Funds as Specified.
F. Resolution 7326 Authorizing an Increase of Event Center Rates for 2009.
G. Resolution 7327 Approving Additional Preliminary Design Issues Regarding
Red Oak Drive and Hillview Road in the 2009-2010 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
H. Resolution 7328 Establishing The Appeal Parameters of the Stormwater
Infiltration Program (SIP).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:05pm, First Reading
of Ordinance 814 to Amend Zoning Code Chapter 1120, adding a Section for
Senior Housing Developments
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 28, 2008 City Council Minutes.
B. August 11, 2008 Executive Session Minutes
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Budget and tax levy update.
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7pm.
RESOLUTION NO. 7325
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution of Appreciation
to
Michael P. Mickelson
WHEREAS, the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department is the largest volunteer
fire department in Anoka and Ramsey Counties and second largest in the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, it is the privilege of Mounds View citizens to recognize the public service of Michael
P. Mickelson who joined the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department on October 1994,
as a volunteer firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Michael was a key member of the Fire Department and during his tenure, served as
Fire Fighter, and
WHEREAS, Michael was certified at the Firefighter II level in 1977 First Responder level in1999
and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Michael completed numerous specialized training courses and seminars
about various areas of firefighting, including emergency response to terrorism; confined space,
advanced driving and
WHEREAS, during his years of service, Michael responded to more than 1419 fire calls and
attended over 440 weekly drills. He received several commendations in recognition of his commitment
to fire protection and the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View acknowledges, with
sincere appreciation, the dedicated and loyal service of Fire Fighter Michael Mickelson who retired on
August 5, 2008 after 12 years of service to the citizens of our City.
Adopted this 25th day of August, 2008.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Council Member Stigney Council Member Flaherty
Council Member Hull Councilmember Mueller
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: September 17, 2008, marks the two hundred twenty-first
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS: It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this
magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations
which will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS: Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year
by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23
as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Mayor Rob Marty by virtue of the authority vested in me
as Mayor of the City of Mounds View do hereby proclaim the week of September 17
through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
AND ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the constitution had in
1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our
liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Mounds View, this 25th day of August,
2008.
Rob Marty, Mayor
(seal)
Item No:7A
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: Public Hearing
City Administrator Review: ________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Review and Consideration of a Rezoning, Development Review,
Major Subdivision, and Conditional Use Permit for the proposed
“Select Senior Living” Senior Housing Development;
Planning Cases DE2008-005, MA2008-003, ZC2008-001,
CU2008-001
Introduction:
Select Senior Living, represented by Joel Larson, has submitted a planning application for a 96-
unit senior housing development on three lots at the northwest corner of County Highway 10 and
Groveland Road. The building would have 32 independent living units, 19 memory care units and
45 assisted living units. The developer/applicant has purchase agreements to buy the properties.
This proposal involves four planning actions for the City Council to take action on, including:
1. Rezone three properties from R-1 Single Family and R-O Residential/Office to R-4 High
Density Residential
2. Major Subdivision to combine three lots into one parcel (Preliminary Plat and Final Plat)
3. Conditional Use Permit to allow senior congregate living in an R-4 zoning district
4. Development Review of the overall site plan
Background:
The project area is made up of three parcels that equal about 2.38 acres with street frontage and
access both onto County Highway 10 and Groveland Road. The area is mostly single family
residential homes, although the properties adjacent to the west and north are currently vacant and
Steve’s Appliance is across Groveland Road to the east.
REZONING DISCUSSION:
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the properties located at 2865 County Highway 10 and
7980 and 8020 Groveland Road to R-4, High Density Residential, to allow for a 96-unit senior
housing development. The development site is presently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential
and R-O, Residential/Office. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map indicates that this
site is within a mixed use planned unit development area. Such a designation is intended to allow
for some flexibility in redevelopment however with an anticipation that there be a component of
both housing and commercial on the site and be master planned for a comprehensive, integrated
development looking beyond the project boundaries. Since this proposal would not be on a three-
acre site, the applicant could not use the PUD designation.
The city rezones properties by ordinance. After Council approval, the ordinance goes into effect
30 days after the City publishes the ordinance in the newspaper.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 2
Presently:
The development site has an area of 2.38 acres, is located on County Road 10 and Groveland
Road and currently has mixed zoning designations. The property at 2865 County Highway 10 is
zoned R-O, Residential/Office and is currently being used as a single family home. 7980 and 8020
Groveland Road are both currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential with a house on each lot.
Select Senior Living is requesting a rezoning of the identified parcels to an R-4, High Density
Residential designation. The R-4 zoning designation would permit single family dwellings,
twinhomes and townhomes up to 8 units. Senior congregate housing, schools, churches, day care
centers and other multiple family developments require City Council approval of a conditional use
permit (CUP) in an R-4 district.
Rezoning Criteria:
Chapter 1125 of the Mounds View Zoning Code addresses rezoning requests. The procedure and
conditions of approval are the same as for conditional use permits, which means the Planning
Commission and City Council are to consider possible and potential adverse effects of the
requested rezoning. The Planning Commission shall make a finding of fact and make a
recommendation to the City Council based upon the review of potential adverse effects and the
findings of fact.
Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan
According to the Comprehensive Plan, the city has designated the site as a mixed-use planned
unit development. This is defined as land containing a building or buildings with significant
amounts of residential uses in combination with commercial and/or office uses. Sites with this
designation could be developed as planned unit developments (PUDs) to allow flexibility, but not all
development areas will meet the minimum size criteria. As I noted above, this is the case with this
proposal. One of the key components of the Comprehensive Plan, the Housing Element, is geared
toward maintaining and improving the quality and diversity of the existing housing stock and
providing infill housing opportunities where both possible and practical. The proposed rezoning
would help promote a greater diversity of housing choices in the city, as it would help allow the
applicant’s requested senior housing development proposal.
Geographical Area
The subject area proposed for redevelopment currently consists of three single family homes, (one
formerly also operated a trailer hitch business on the property). Adjacent to the west and north are
two vacant parcels zoned B-3 and R-1, which are also expected to be redeveloped. The properties
to the northeast of the subject parcels are zoned R-1, single family residential, and are developed
as such. Properties on County Highway 10 tend to be developed to a greater intensity, whether
commercial or residential, than in other parts of the city. Directly east of the project area across
Groveland Road is Steve’s Appliance, zoned B-3, and south of the project area across County
Highway 10 are two townhome developments.
Depreciation
The question of depreciation is a difficult one to answer with any quantifiable certainty. Most
studies that examine property value impacts of development generally find little correlation
between a well designed and constructed project and subsequent property values. While property
values may not depreciate as a result of the development, one can argue that quality of life for the
existing residents that would be adjacent to the project could be negatively impacted. From the
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 3
perspective of tax base and market values, the rezoning would promote a substantial increase in
market value at the site, increasing from the present approximate valuation of $533,000 to an
estimated $12 million.
Demonstrated Need for Such a Use
The applicant desires to rezone the property to allow for senior housing. This type of housing is
under-represented in the City’s housing demographic, and is becoming in high demand state-wide.
The primary housing option now in the City is single family detached with higher-density rental
housing and manufactured homes second and third respectively. There are currently three senior
housing buildings in Mounds View, but none offer assisted living or memory care units.
The requested rezoning to R-4, high density residential, would not be out of character for the
County Road 10 corridor and would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The city
has anticipated a mix of housing and commercial / office development in this area. The proposed
development that would be permitted via the requested rezoning would increase the market value
of the subject area from $533,000 to over $12 million. While enhanced market value is desirable,
the Council needs to determine if the potential density allowed by the proposed change would be
too intensive for the subject area. It is the belief of the applicant that this type of housing is in
demand and that it would be a positive addition to the City’s housing stock.
MAJOR SUBDIVISON DISCUSSION (Preliminary Plat Review):
Select Senior Living has submitted an application for a major subdivision of three parcels on the
northwest corner of County Highway 10 and Groveland Road. The proposed 2.38 acre subdivision
would replat the three lots into one parcel.
Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the block on the north side of County
Road 10, between Spring Lake Road and Groveland Road as Mixed Use Planned Unit
Development, intending for a combination of housing and commercial uses.
Park Dedication Requirements:
The Subdivision Code indicates that any subdivision of land is subject to a park dedication fee. The
dedication imposed is intended to mitigate public costs to the parks system associated with land
development. The fee shall be reasonable and based on the extent of the development. Due to the
increased intensity of the new development by adding 96 new residential units (although the actual
increase in park usage by these residents would more than likely be minimal), the recommended fee
amount would be equal to 10% of the market value of the land. To establish the market value, staff
uses Ramsey County determined land values as the basis for dedication computation.
The development area comprises 110,206 square feet (2.38 acres) with an average per square foot
value of $2.92, making the 2008 total land value $321,500. A 10% dedication amount would then be
$32,150. The City Council should make the final determination on the fee amount. Section 1204.02,
Subd. 6 of the Mounds View City Code allows the applicant the right to appeal the dedication fee.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 4
Easements:
The standard city required easements along the property lines are included on the site plan and
will be dedicated by plat.
Major Subdivision Summary:
The preliminary plat and title commitments are going through a legal review by the City Attorney.
The park dedication fees and County Highway trail contribution amount will be required before the
City signs the final plat for recording with Ramsey County. This major subdivision request meets
City Code requirements.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DISCUSSION:
A CUP is required in order for a nursing home or other senior congregate housing to be allowed in
an R-4 zoning district. Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission
and City Council review and address any potential adverse effects of such a request including, but
not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, the character
of the surrounding area, potential depreciation, and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each
of these potential adverse effects is listed below.
Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the block on the north side of County
Road 10, between Spring Lake Road and Groveland Road as Mixed Use Planned Unit
Development, intending for a combination of housing and commercial uses. The proposed
development would be consistent with that designation and also with the residential goals and
policies as articulated in the Land Use element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Character of the Surrounding Area
The project area is located on County Highway 10, the City’s primary commercial corridor. Within
two blocks of the site, one can find a variety of commercial and residential uses. The residential
uses include single family residential, owner-occupied townhomes and multi-family rental
dwellings. There are three adjacent lots to the site that are also anticipated to be redeveloped.
Depreciation
This new development would substantially increase the value of the subject property. The
question of depreciation will be more about the quality of life for the existing residents that would
be adjacent to the project.
The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use
The applicant feels this type of housing is in demand in Mounds View and would be a positive
addition to the City’s housing stock.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 5
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DISCUSSION:
Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View City Code requires that any new development project larger
than one or two family dwelling units must obtain approval of a development review. The purpose
of a development review is to allow the Planning Commission and City Council to evaluate
proposed development in terms of its consistency with City Codes and other requirements and to
ascertain and mitigate any potential impacts to the adjoining properties and the community as a
whole. The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council, which then acts
upon the request.
Parking:
The parking requirements for this project are twofold: the independent living units will follow the
multiple-family requirement of 2 ½ stalls per unit, with 1 stall being covered parking; and the
assisted living and memory care units will require 1 stall for every 3 beds, plus 1 staff for every
staff member on the largest shift. The Planning Commission has approved a variance to allow for
27 less parking spaces than the codes requires, and allow for an additional 9 stalls off of
Groveland Road to be shown as “proof of parking” rather than be constructed. This would allow
the space to be left as green space now, but if the city should determine later that these parking
spaces are needed, the developer would be required to construct them. The applicant is confident
that the proposed parking is an amount that they feel is more than adequate for the needs of their
residents, staff and visitors.
Setbacks:
The proposed development meets the required building setbacks of 30 feet for the front yard, 40
feet for side yards, and 50 feet for the rear. All parking areas meet the required five foot setbacks.
A variance was approved to allow a two foot roof overhang encroachment and the small section of
the structure that goes four and six feet into the building setback.
Access and fire prevention:
There is access in and out of the development both onto County Highway 10 and Groveland Road,
although the primary access will be onto County Highway 10. There are no public or private roads
in this development. The rear driveway area has an extension towards the building in order to
meet fire access requirements. This 20 foot access drive width is acceptable to the Fire Marshall,
and there is one existing fire hydrant located on the site. Sprinkler systems are required for the
entire building per state code.
Building Design and Materials:
The plans indicate that the building will be three-stories with an underground garage. The building
elevations show a mix of siding styles with stone and/or brick accents on the exterior of the
buildings. The main front entrance which faces County Highway 10 has a circular drive and a
dramatic design with curving stone turrets on either side of the front door. The applicant noted the
Planning Commission’s earlier comments about the look of the building and took care to design the
building with a strong residential feel. It features design elements such as balconies and varying
roof lines that break up the large building so it would appear so imposing.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 6
Snow Storage:
All snow plowed during the winter must either be removed or stored onsite, and in such a way as
to not effect adjoining property owners. If the plowed snow reduces parking on the site, or detracts
from the general appearance of the site, the property owner will be responsible for off-site snow
removal.
Landscaping Plan:
This site has quite a bit of tree coverage, but the majority of the area will be cleared for grading
and construction. The applicant plans to save some of the larger trees along Groveland Road and
in the northwest corner. The proposed landscaping plan includes vegetation around the entire site
and walking trails, and an irrigation system, along with a six-foot wood privacy fence along the
three northeast sides in order to offer some additional screening for the three neighboring homes.
The entire site will be sodded and landscaped after construction is completed. The Forester is
satisfied with the submitted landscape plan.
Signage:
According to Chapter 1008 of the City Code, this development is permitted a maximum 32 square
feet of ground monument signage (excluding the sign base) plus an additional 64 square feet of
building mounted signage. Staff will review all signage permits to ensure consistency with the City
Code relating to signage.
Lighting:
The lighting plan submitted meets the city code requirements regarding glare, light spillage and
foot-candle readings.
Local Water Management Plan:
This planning document guides the City in regards to drainage and storm water management. The
development area is located in two watersheds; AA-5 and SL-1 (primarily). The minimum
recommended building elevation for the AA-5 sub-watershed is 904.0 feet, while the SL-1 sub-
watershed does not have a recommended building elevation. The basement/underground garage
floor elevation will be at 906.4, well above the minimum. Public Works and the city’s engineering
consultant, Bonestroo, are currently reviewing the plans.
Stormwater Drainage Plan:
The grading plan illustrates the proposed grading, drainage and erosion control for the
development. The parking areas will have curb and gutter, and the developer is opting to use
underground stormwater storage rather than adding ponds. This will allow more of the existing
trees to be saved. All of the runoff generated from the development will be contained within the
site. The applicant will be responsible for receiving approval from RCWD for this development.
Wetlands:
There are no wetlands for this development area.
Utilities:
All utilities on the site would need to be installed underground, per Section 1203.10. Water and
sanitary sewer lines are already present in the right of way. The plans show the storm sewer piping
that would be constructed on the site, along with one existing fire hydrant. The utilities would be
installed and paid for by the developer.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 7
Trails:
For all new development along County Highway 10, the City requires the property owner/developer
to contribute funds for the future trail system. The Council should determine the appropriate
contribution amount. This development area has 402 feet of County Highway 10 frontage. Staff
recommended the amount of $20 per linear foot of County Highway 10 frontage for the Integra
Homes townhome development. The trail contribution would be $8,040 if using this amount.
Development Review Summary:
With the zoning change, the proposed high density residential use on these parcels would be
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and would bring new development and tax base to the
site. The traffic impact to the area should not be overly excessive even with the high number of
residential units since many of the residents do not drive. The majority of the new additional traffic
will only be onto County Highway 10. The city will need to execute a development agreement with
the applicant to ensure all of the specific requirements and conditions of development are satisfied
and adhered to.
PLANNING REQUEST SUMMARY
Public Notice:
Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the property, and the
notice was published in the August 13, 2008 Bulletin newspaper.
Deadline for Action:
This application was accepted on July 17, 2008 and in accordance with MN Statute 15.99, a
decision shall be made within 60 days of application acceptance. The deadline for action for this
request is September 15, 2008 unless the city exercises its option to extend the timeline for
another 60 days.
Planning Commission Actions:
On August 6, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0, Meehlhause absent) of
resolutions to rezone the three properties, and for the conditional use permit, preliminary plat and
development review. On August 20, 2008, the Planning Commission approved (6-0, Meehlhause
absent) a resolution for variances to allow reduced parking, increased site density, reduced unit
sizes and to allow an increased roof overhang and a reduced building setback.
Select Senior Living Staff Report
August 25, 2008
Page 8
Recommendation:
After taking testimony from staff and the applicant, and holding the public hearing, the Council may
take the following actions related to the request:
1. Hold the first reading of Ordinance 813 for Rezoning, and approve Resolution 7321 for a
CUP, Preliminary Plat, and Development Review as requested.
2. Deny any of the requested actions for rezoning, preliminary plat, conditional use permit, and
development review. The Council should direct staff to draft a resolution of denial with
findings appropriate to support the denial.
3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if
more discussion is needed, the Council can simply move to table the request until such
information has been provided. Staff would need to request an additional 60 days from the
applicant.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
4. Narrative from the applicant
5. Preliminary Plat
6. Site Plans
7. Planning Commission Resolutions
a. 891-08 Rezoning
b. 892-08 Variances
c. 893-08 CUP, Preliminary Plat and Development Review
8. City Council Ordinance 813 to rezone the 3 properties
9. City Council Resolution 7321 – CUP, Preliminary Plat and Development Review
Zoning Map
* Properties not indicated with a designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential
Aerial View
Comp Plan Future Land Use Map
Project area is designated as “Mixed Use PUD”
Narrative from applicant
SELECT SENIOR LIVING 7/18/2008
Mounds View, Minnesota
Select Senior Living in Mounds View is a three story 96 unit senior living campus with
independent living units, assisted living units, and memory care units. The residents will be senior citizens
age 55 years and older with an average age of 82 years old whom will enjoy scheduled daily activities, and
scheduled bus service to local shopping, attractions, and activities.
The building consists of 32 independent living units, 19 memory care units, 45 assisted living units,
a parking garage located beneath the building, two elevators, central trash chute, and many amenities.
Visible from Highway 10, the building’s inviting grand entrance porch and circle drive drop-off are
designed to draw residents and guests into the building with its’ comfortable apartments and many
amenities. The porch’s brilliant colonnade is flanked by two curving architectural forms that welcome the
residences and guests entrance into the grand two story lobby. The building’s architecture with its hipped
roofs, and exterior finish materials, such as brick veneer, lap siding, trim, dramatic overhangs, balconies,
and bay windows sharpens the building’s residential flare in respect to the surrounding neighborhood and
community.
The 2.38 acre site offers two parking areas, large green areas with new landscaping and many
existing mature trees, and paved walking trails. There are a total of 85 parking spaces provided, which
consists of 38 open spaces on the surface and 47 spaces in the heated garage. In an effort to preserve
as many of the mature trees as possible, an underground storage/treatment facility for rate and volume
control of storm water is proposed. The underground system will allow more of the existing mature
trees to be saved which would otherwise need to be removed to accommodate required areas for
ponding. The soils on the site are classified as well draining silty sands, which have good infiltration
rates and the ability for the designed system to exceed the standards of the watershed. The additional
cost of the underground system is offset by the preservation of the mature tress, which in turn requires
less to be spent on new landscaping.
The shared amenities are located in the central core area, which is located in the middle of the
building between the independent living units and the memory care/assisted living units. On the main
floor, residents and guests are greeted by a luxurious two-story lobby, a stone fireplace, a grand stair
case, an intimate café, and sitting areas with the comfortable cozy atmosphere of a living room. The
mail room, management office, nurses’ office, and public restrooms are centrally located off of the
lobby as are the central dining room and kitchen. Other shared amenities include an activity room with
a small kitchen area and a public restroom, a media center, the activity director’s office, overnight
guest rooms, and a craft room on the second floor; and a sports pub on the third floor. In addition to
the heated parking, the parking level features a fitness center, an employee break room, and support
spaces for the building.
The two wings offer different levels of care for the residents. The 19 memory care apartments
are located on the secured main floor of the north wing, and have their own private living/dining area
and kitchenette as well as a private bathing room, a community laundry and a private fenced yard.
There are 13 studio and 6 one bedroom apartments within the secure memory care portion of the
Narrative from applicant – Page 2
building. The second and third floors in the north wing contain 27 studio and 18 one bedroom assisted
living apartments. Each floor of the assisted living area is also provided with a private bathing room
and a laundry room. The south wing contains 1 studio, 19 one bedroom, 6 one bedroom with den, and
6 two bedroom independent living apartments. In addition to the shared laundry rooms provided on
each floor of the independent living wing, each unit will have its’ own laundry.
To construct the project as it has been designed, four variances are required.
First, a variance for the number of units (density) on the site is requested. The slightly smaller
apartments, the number of studio units, the reduced overall number of parking spaces, and the number
of parking spaces in the garage permits more units to be built on the site, and when there are more
units, it more cost effective to provide more amenities.
Second, a variance for a reduction in the number of parking spaces required is requested. The
design provides 85 parking spaces broken down as follows: 38 surface parking spaces and 47 garage
parking spaces. This number of parking spaces required was calculated by allowing one space for each
of the independent living residents for a total of 33 spaces, one space for every two assisted living
residents for a total of 22 spaces, no parking spaces for the memory care residents, 15 spaces for
employees, and 15 spaces for guests. The number of parking spaces provided was determined based
on the number of spaces provided at existing facilities, where parking areas are lightly used. A large
number of seniors in these buildings do not or cannot drive; therefore the number of parking spaces
required by the ordinance is unnecessary. In addition, the reduced number of parking spaces allows
for more open green space, which is superior to large parking areas which go unused.
Third, a variance for the minimum size of some of the units is requested. There are one
bedroom units, which are slightly smaller in the assisted living and memory care wing of the building.
The units are smaller because the residents are down sizing as they move into a building with many
amenities, social activities, and central dining with meals and snacks provided. Other conveniences
include house keeping services, an open kitchen and drink fountain, a weekly change of bedding, and
laundry services.
Fourth, for a portion of the buildings, a variance for a four foot encroachment of the roof
overhang into the building setback, which is two feet more than what is allowed by the ordinance is
requested. The overhang has been designed to be four feet, which enhances the aesthetic quality of the
architecture, and offers a more linear and grand feel to the design.
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 891-08
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST TO
R-4, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AT 2865 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10 AND 7980 & 8020
GROVELAND ROAD; PLANNING CASE ZC2008-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, Select Senior Living, has applied for a rezoning request for the
properties at 2865 County Highway 10 from R-O and 7980 & 8020 Groveland Road from R-1 to
R-4, High Density residential to construct a 96 unit senior housing building. The properties are
legally described as:
Lot 49, Auditor’s Subdivision Number 89, Subject to a 5 foot strip easement along the rear line
for public utility use, Ramsey County , Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0030)
And,
That part of Lot 48, Auditors Subdivision Number 89 lying South of the North 300
feet front and rear thereof, except that portion taken for the highway right of way
purposes. Subject to restrictions contained in Document Number 238161,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0029)
And,
The South 150 feet of the North 300 feet, front and rear of Lot 48, Auditors
Subdivision Number 89, including any portion of any street of alley adjacent
thereto, vacated or to be vacated, together with all road privileges, easements
and appurtenances thereto attached,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0028)
WHEREAS, 2865 County Highway 10 is currently zoned at R-O, Residential/Office,
and 7980 and 8020 Groveland Road are currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents about
this proposal:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Narrative from Applicant
4. Proposed Site Plan
5. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed Chapters 1108 and
1125 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to the R-4 zoning district and rezoning
process, respectively; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the future land use
component of the Comprehensive Plan relative to this request; and,
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WHEREAS, The Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the site plans
associated with this request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes
the following findings about the possible adverse effects of this proposed rezoning request as
required by the Mounds View Zoning Code:
1. The current zoning of the lots is R-1, Single Family Residential and R-O,
Residential/Office. The requested zoning of the lots is R-4, High Density Residential.
2. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the parcels proposed to be included in the
rezoning are designated Mixed-Use PUD on the Future Land Use map. The proposed
rezoning would be consistent with the anticipated future land use for this area.
3. The rezoning and the proposed development plan for senior housing should not
adversely affect adjacent property owners and would not be out of place on the
County Highway 10 corridor, the City’s most intensely developed thoroughfare.
4. The proposed rezoning to allow for an independent living, assisted living and memory
care senior housing development would help satisfy an under-represented housing
choice in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above findings, the
information and documents about the proposed rezoning, the report drafted by staff and the
testimony of the applicant, and in consideration of any public testimony, the Planning
Commission does hereby recommend APPROVAL of the rezoning request made by Select
Senior Living.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward this
resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 6th day of August, 2008.
_________________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
Attest:
_________________________________________
Kenneth Roberts, Community Development Director
(Seal)
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 893-08
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
THE “SELECT SENIOR LIVING” CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW,
AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE PROPERTIES AT 2865 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10,
AND 7980 & 8020 GROVELAND ROAD,
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NUMBERS:
DE2008-001, MA2008-001 AND CU2008-001
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has requested approval of a conditional use permit,
development review, and preliminary plat for the “Select Senior Living” 96 unit senior housing
development on land located north of County Highway 10 legally-described as follows:
Lot 49, Auditor’s Subdivision Number 89, Subject to a 5 foot strip easement along the rear line
for public utility use, Ramsey County , Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0030)
And,
That part of Lot 48, Auditors Subdivision Number 89 lying South of the North 300
feet front and rear thereof, except that portion taken for the highway right of way
purposes. Subject to restrictions contained in Document Number 238161,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0029)
And,
The South 150 feet of the North 300 feet, front and rear of Lot 48, Auditors
Subdivision Number 89, including any portion of any street of alley adjacent
thereto, vacated or to be vacated, together with all road privileges, easements
and appurtenances thereto attached,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0028)
WHEREAS, The applicant has requested to rezone the above described lands to R-4,
High Density Residential and are designated as Mixed-Use on the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has requested approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a 96-unit senior congregate living facility in an R-4 zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has submitted site plans for a development review for
a 96-unit senior housing development that includes independent living, assisted living and
memory care; and,
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WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has submitted a preliminary plat for the major subdivision
that would combine the existing three lots into one parcel; and,
WHEREAS, the community development staff have reviewed the preliminary plat and
finds that it satisfies the minimum subdivision requirements as articulated in Titles 1100 and 1200
of the Mounds View Municipal Code and meets the county platting requirements; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4, the subdivision is subject to a
park dedication fee, the amount for which has not yet been determined; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4, the subdivision is subject to a
County Highway 10 Trailway contribution based on the 402 feet of road frontage in the project
area, the amount for which the city has not yet determined; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is NOT within a Wetland District; and,
WHEREAS, the development review and preliminary plat have been reviewed by the City,
and is subject to the applicant or developer receiving permits from Rice Creek Watershed
District, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN Department of Health, MN Pollution
Control Agency, and Ramsey County; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
documents about this proposal:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Site Plans – including grading, landscaping and lighting
4. Preliminary Plat
5. Staff Report
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
makes the following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request:
1. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the
Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of housing choices for Mounds View.
2. The senior housing should not be out of place given that it will be on County Highway
10 where higher intensity uses are guided to, and the character of the surrounding
area involved is a mixture of housing and commercial uses.
3. The senior housing development should not depreciate the surrounding area.
4. The applicant has sufficiently demonstrated that a need exists for the proposed senior
housing development.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the Development Review submitted by Select Senior Living 96-unit
facility subject to the following conditions:
1. Select Senior Living shall enter into various agreements with the City including (but not
limited to) a Developers Agreement.
2. Select Senior Living shall obtain permits from Rice Creek Watershed District, Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services, MN Department of Health, MN Pollution Control Agency,
Ramsey County, and the City of Mounds View before starting construction.
3. All utilities within the development area shall be located underground.
4. No snow storage shall be allowed on site that would reduce the number of parking stalls or
drive aisle widths, or extend beyond the property lines.
5. Revise the site plan to show a proof of parking instead of constructing the 9-stalls on the
northeast side of the development.
6. Revise the building plan to remove the two decks on the third floor on the northeast side of
the building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
recommends approval of the preliminary plat submitted by Select Senior Living subject to the
following conditions:
1. Select Senior Living shall pay a park dedication fee and a County Highway 10 Trailway
contribution in an amount that the city will determine.
2. Select Senior Living shall submit a Final Plat no later than 6 months after the date of City
Council approval or the Preliminary Plat approval will become null and void.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the
minutes.
Adopted this 6th day of August, 2008.
_________________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kenneth Roberts
Community Development Director
(SEAL)
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 892-08
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED SITE DENSITY,
REDUCED UNIT SIZES, REDUCED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AND TO ALLOW
ROOF OVERHANG AND BUILDING SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS AT THE SELECT
SENIOR LIVING DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 2865 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10 AND
7980 & 8020 GROVELAND ROAD;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE VR2008-005
WHEREAS, the applicant, Select Senior Living, has applied for the following variances for
a new 96-unit senior housing development to be located at 2865 County Highway 10 and 7980 &
8020 Groveland Road:
1. Increased Site Density,
2. Reduced minimum unit sizes,
3. Reduced number of parking spaces,
4. To allow a two foot roof overhang encroachment and a 4-6 foot structure
encroachment into the building setback,
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested to rezone 2865 County Highway 10 and 7980 &
8020 Groveland Road to R-4, High Density Residential, and are legally described as:
Lot 49, Auditor’s Subdivision Number 89, Subject to a 5 foot strip easement along the rear line
for public utility use, Ramsey County , Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0030)
And,
That part of Lot 48, Auditors Subdivision Number 89 lying South of the North 300
feet front and rear thereof, except that portion taken for the highway right of way
purposes. Subject to restrictions contained in Document Number 238161,
Ramsey County, Minnesota
(PIN 06-30-23-31-0029)
And,
The South 150 feet of the North 300 feet, front and rear of Lot 48, Auditors
Subdivision Number 89, including any portion of any street or alley adjacent
thereto, vacated or to be vacated, together with all road privileges, easements
and appurtenances thereto attached, Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-
23-31-0028)
WHEREAS, Section 1104.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code requires multiple family
developments to have a minimum lot area per dwelling unit of 2,500 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a senior housing development proposal with a lot
area per dwelling unit of 1,148 square feet, due to the smaller unit sizes; and,
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WHEREAS, Section 1104.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code requires one bedroom
multiple family units have a minimum floor area of 630 square feet and two bedroom units to
have a minimum of 750 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting approval for studio and one bedroom units that
have floor areas of 432 to 716 square feet; and,
WHEREAS, Section 1121.13 of the Mounds View Zoning Code requires multiple family
properties (independent living units) to provide 2 ½ parking spaces per unit and the assisted
living and memory care provide 1 space for every 3 beds plus 1 space for every staff member on
the largest shift; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code would require this development to provide
112 total parking stalls and the applicant is requesting a variance to provide 27 fewer stalls than
required by the zoning code - 76 constructed parking stalls and 9 proof of parking stalls, which
the City of Mounds View may require the applicant to construct at any time the City determines
they are necessary; and,
WHEREAS, Section 1104.01 of the Mounds View Zoning Code allows for up to a two foot
encroachment for roof overhangs, and Section 1109.04 states that the side yard building setback
for R-4 zoned senior congregate living is 40 feet, which is double the normal R-4 minimum side
setback requirement; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has designed a three story residential style senior housing
building with hipped roofs that have a four foot overhang that would encroach two feet into the
building setback on the west and east sides of the north wing, and a small section of the building
footprint that would extend four and six feet into the large building setback; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
documents about this proposal:
1. Zoning Map
2. Proposed Site Plans
3. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to give relief to
property owners when the strict enforcement of the zoning code requirements imposes a
hardship thereby restricting the improvement of property due to practical difficulties brought
about by unique or extraordinary features of the physical property that are beyond the property
owner’s control; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held Wednesday, August 20, 2008, about this variance
request; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View Municipal
Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, all of which must be
satisfied, in order for the city to grant a variance to the Zoning Code.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission hereby
makes the following findings of fact related to this request:
1. The property is proposed to be zoned R-4, High Density Residential.
2. The extraordinary circumstances surrounding this property are the unique lot size
and shape and the type of housing. The city code does not clearly accommodate
the proposed housing. The side yard building setback for senior housing is double
what is required of any other multiple family housing developments.
3. Granting the variances would not confer upon the applicant a special privilege in
that all property owners are able to apply for a variance to improve the function or
appearance of their property. Denying the requests would limit the applicant’s
ability to redevelop the property.
4. The special conditions or circumstances necessitating the variance request do not
result from the actions of the applicant. The city has not yet addressed in the city
code some of the unique characteristics of assisted living and memory care
housing, that made it difficult for the applicant to avoid needing variances.
5. The applicant believes that permitting the property to have the requested increased
density, reduced unit sizes, reduced parking and encroach into the building
setbacks is the minimum variance, as it allows for a well designed project with new
housing options for Mounds View residents and fits the architectural characteristics
of a residential neighborhood.
6. Granting these variances would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of the
Code since the city is in the process of amending the code to address most of
these issues.
7. The proposed variance would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or
increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety or substantially diminish
or impair property values within the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission, based upon the above identified finding of facts, does hereby approve the
variances requested to increase the site density, reduce the minimum unit sizes, reduce the total
number of parking spaces to 76 constructed and 9 proof of parking stalls from the required 112
spaces, and allow a two foot roof overhang to encroach and a four to six foot structure
encroachment into the building setbacks for the proposed 96-unit Select Senior Living
development located at 2865 County Highway 10 and 7980 & 8020 Groveland Road.
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Adopted this 20th day of August, 2008.
_____________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kenneth Roberts
Community Development Director
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE 813
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONING OF 2.38 ACRES OF LAND AT
2865 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10 AND 7980 & 8020 GROVELAND ROAD TO
R-4, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Appendix A of the Mounds View Municipal Code entitled “Specific Rezonings” is
hereby amended to include reference to the following Ordinance 813.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that to further
economic development and organized land use controls that the present zoning classification of
certain parcels should be reclassified to allow for a comprehensive redevelopment of the
identified parcels consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan.
Subdivision 2. The Mounds View City Council has determined that there would be no
adverse effects to adjoining properties resulting from the rezoning and that the rezoning would
not be detrimental to the community at large.
Subdivision 3. Accordingly, the Mounds View City Council approves the rezoning and
directs that the City’s official Zoning Map and the zoning classification for the following described
parcel be amended as follows:
Parcel Address
Existing
Zoning
Designation
New Zoning
Designation
2865 County Highway 10 R-O R-4
7980 Groveland Road R-1 R-4
8020 Groveland Road R-1 R-4
and as shown on the map attached Exhibit A.
Ordinance 813
Page 2
SECTION 2. This ordinance is effective thirty days after its publication.
First read and introduction by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 25th day
of August, 2008.
Second reading and adoption by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this
22nd day of September, 2008.
_______________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST
_______________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk - Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________
Scott Riggs, City Attorney
Exhibit A.
Area to be
rezoned to R-4,
High Density
Residential
RESOLUTION NO. 7321
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW,
AND PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE “SELECT SENIOR LIVING” HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2865 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10 AND
7980 & 8020 GROVELAND ROAD,
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NUMBERS:
DE2008-001, MA2008-001 AND CU2008-001
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has requested approval of a conditional use permit,
development review, and preliminary plat for the “Select Senior Living” 96 unit senior housing
development on land located north of County Highway 10 legally-described as follows:
Lot 49, Auditor’s Subdivision Number 89, Subject to a 5 foot strip easement along the rear line
for public utility use, Ramsey County , Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0030)
And,
That part of Lot 48, Auditors Subdivision Number 89 lying South of the North 300
feet front and rear thereof, except that portion taken for the highway right of way
purposes. Subject to restrictions contained in Document Number 238161,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0029)
And,
The South 150 feet of the North 300 feet, front and rear of Lot 48, Auditors
Subdivision Number 89, including any portion of any street of alley adjacent
thereto, vacated or to be vacated, together with all road privileges, easements
and appurtenances thereto attached,
Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 06-30-23-31-0028)
WHEREAS, The applicant has requested to rezone the above described lands to R-4,
High Density Residential and are designated as Mixed-Use on the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has requested approval of a conditional use permit to
allow a 96-unit senior congregate living facility in an R-4 zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has submitted site plans for a development review for
a 96-unit senior housing development that includes independent living, assisted living and
memory care; and,
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WHEREAS, Select Senior Living has submitted a preliminary plat for the major subdivision
that would combine the existing three lots into one parcel; and,
WHEREAS, the community development staff have reviewed the preliminary plat and
finds that it satisfies the minimum subdivision requirements as articulated in Titles 1100 and 1200
of the Mounds View Municipal Code and meets the county platting requirements; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4, the subdivision is subject to a
park dedication fee of $32,150; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4, the subdivision is subject to a
County Highway 10 Trailway contribution based on the 402 feet of road frontage in the project
area, the amount of $8,040; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is NOT within a Wetland District; and,
WHEREAS, the development review and preliminary plat have been reviewed by the City,
and is subject to the applicant or developer receiving permits from Rice Creek Watershed
District, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN Department of Health, MN Pollution
Control Agency, and Ramsey County; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents about
this proposal:
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Site Plans – including grading, landscaping and lighting
4. Preliminary Plat
5. Staff Report
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council makes the
following findings of fact related to the conditional use permit request:
1. The request is consistent with the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan in that the
Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of housing choices for Mounds View.
2. The senior housing should not be out of place given that it will be on County Highway
10 where higher intensity uses are guided to, and the character of the surrounding
area involved is a mixture of housing and commercial uses.
3. The senior housing development should not depreciate the surrounding area.
4. The applicant has demonstrated there is a need for the proposed senior housing
development.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves the
Development Review submitted by Select Senior Living 96-unit facility subject to the following
conditions:
1. Select Senior Living shall enter into various agreements with the City including (but not
limited to) a Developers Agreement.
2. Select Senior Living shall obtain permits from Rice Creek Watershed District, Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services, MN Department of Health, MN Pollution Control Agency,
Ramsey County, and the City of Mounds View before starting construction.
3. All utilities within the development area shall be located underground.
4. No snow storage shall be allowed on site that would reduce the number of parking stalls or
drive aisle widths, or extend beyond the property lines.
5. Commercial traffic (e.g. deliveries or services) to this senior housing facility shall only occur
between the hours of 6am and 6pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
approves the preliminary plat submitted by Select Senior Living subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the City Attorney as described on the plat
opinion.
2. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the city’s engineering consultant,
Bonestroo, as described in their Preliminary Site Development Plan Review.
3. The applicant shall satisfy all Ramsey County requirements.
4. The applicant shall pay a park dedication fee of $32,150 and a County Highway 10
Trailway contribution in the amount of $8,040.
5. The applicant shall submit a Final Plat no later than 6 months after the date of City Council
approval or the Preliminary Plat approval will become null and void.
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Adopted this 25th day of August, 2008.
_________________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk - Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No. 7.B.
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance 811, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise
Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations
within the City of Mounds View
Attached is an ordinance to receive a second reading and adoption. A notice of the Public
Hearing was published in the August 13, 2008 edition of the New Brighton-Mounds View
Bulletin.
This ordinance continues the agreement with Center Point Energy under which Center Point
Energy will collect a franchise fee in the amount of 4% of Center Point’s natural gas gross
operating revenues for services within the City of Mounds View during the year 2009.
Ordinance 625 passed on June 28, 1999 originally enacted the franchise agreement. It
provides that the City may impose a franchise fee of not more than 4% of Center Point’s gross
operating revenues at any time through July 1, 2019. The franchise fee was first collected in
2001.
It has been the practice to include a sunset provision in the ordinance requiring it to be re-
enacted each year. The Council may want to consider extending this period as the franchise
fee has become an integral part of financing street improvements.
Franchise fees collected under this agreement are minimal due to Center Point Energy’s small
customer base within the City of Mounds View. Enactment of the ordinance is important to
maintain equity in relation to the City’s treatment of Xcel Energy.
This is a roll-call vote and staff has included an ordinance summary for Council consideration. If
adopted the ordinance will be published in the Bulletin and take effect 30 days after publication.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
ORDINANCE NO. 811
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON CENTER
POINT ENERGY NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF
MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended
to include reference to the following Special Ordinance.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that it is
in the best interest of the City to impose a franchise fee on those public utility
companies that provide natural gas and electric services within the City of Mounds
View.
a. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 625, a Franchise Agreement between the
City and Center Point Energy (formerly Reliant, formerly Minnegasco), the City
has the right to impose a franchise fee of not more than four (4) percent on
Minnegasco in amount and fee designs as set forth in Section 4.1 of the
Minnegasco Franchise.
Subd. 2. Franchise Fee Statement. A franchise fee is hereby imposed on
Center Point Energy under its natural gas Franchise Agreements in the amount of four
(4.0) percent of Center Point Energy’s gross revenues, as defined in Section 4.1 of the
Franchise Agreements commencing with Center Point Energy’s January 2009 billing
month.
Subd. 3. Payment. The said franchise fee shall be payable to the City in
accordance with the terms set forth in Section 4.4 of the Franchise.
Subd. 4. Surcharge. The City recognizes that the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission requires each said utility company to add to its effective rates for the utility
service on which the public utility gross earnings fee is imposed, a surcharge to
reimburse such utility company for the cost of the fee.
Subd. 5. Proof of Company Gross Revenues. Center Point Energy shall make
each payment when due and shall quarterly furnish a complete and correct statement of
gross revenues for said quarter. Center Point Energy shall permit the City and its
designated representative free access to the company’s records for the purpose of
verifying such statements.
Subd. 6. Enforcement. Any dispute, including enforcement of a default
regarding this ordinance will be resolved in accordance with the Franchise Agreement.
Subd. 7. Effective Date of Franchise Fee. Notwithstanding the effective date of
this ordinance and notwithstanding any contrary provisions in Section 4 of the
Franchise, the effective date of the fee collected under Subdivision 2 of this ordinance is
the later of ten (10) days after the publication and after the sending of written notice
enclosing a copy of this adopted ordinance upon Center Point Energy by certified mail.
Subd. 8. Sunset Clause. This ordinance shall automatically sunset on
December 31, 2009.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect as provided herein.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 11th day of August, 2008.
Read and passed by the City Council of the city of Mounds View this 25th day of
August, 2008.
Publication Date: Wednesday September 3, 2008.
_____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 811
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON CENTER POINT ENERGY
NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
On August 25, 2008, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which implements a
franchise fee on Center Point Energy natural gas operations within the City of Mounds View for
the year 2009.
A copy of Ordinance 811 is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Clerk-
Administrator. The ordinance is also posted in its entirety on the City’s website, located at
www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
Item No. 7.C.
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance 812, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise
Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations
within the City of Mounds View
Attached is an ordinance to receive a second reading and adoption. A notice of the
Public Hearing was published in the August 13, 2008 edition of the New Brighton-
Mounds View Bulletin.
This ordinance continues the agreement with Xcel Energy under which Xcel Energy will
collect a franchise fee in the amount of 4% of Xcel’s electric and natural gas gross
operating revenues for services within the City of Mounds View during the year 2009.
Ordinances 517 and 518 passed on October 13, 1992 originally enacted the franchise
agreement. It provides that the City may impose a franchise fee of not more than 4% of
Xcel’s gross operating revenues at any time during the 20-year term of the franchise.
The 20-year term runs from 1993 through 2012 and the franchise fee was first collected
in 1993.
It has been the practice to include a sunset provision in the ordinance that requires it to
be re-enacted each year. The Council may want to consider extending this period to
the end of the franchise agreement of 2012.
This is a roll-call vote and staff has included an ordinance summary for council
consideration. If adopted, the ordinance will be published in the New Brighton-Mounds
View Bulletin and take effect 30 days after publication.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
ORDINANCE NO. 812
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON XCEL
ENERGY ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended
to include reference to the following Special Ordinance.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that it is
in the best interest of the City to impose a franchise fee on those public utility
companies that provide natural gas and electric services within the City of Mounds
View.
a. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 517 and Ordinance No. 518, which are the
Franchise Agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) between the City of Mounds
View (the “City”) and Xcel Energy (formerly Northern States Power Company), a
franchise fee of not more than four (4.0) percent of Xcel Energy’s gross operating
revenues may be imposed by the City at any time during the 20 year term of the
Franchise. The franchise fee is paid as full compensation for the rights to
transmit and furnish electric energy for light, heat, power and import, transport,
sell and distribute natural gas for heating, illuminating and other purposes as
outlined in Section 2 of Ordinance Nos. 517 and 518.
Subd. 2. Franchise Fee Statement. A franchise fee is hereby imposed on Xcel
Energy under its electric and natural gas Franchise Agreements in the amount of four
(4.0) percent of Xcel Energy’s gross revenues, as defined in Section 4.2 of the
Franchise Agreements, commencing with Xcel Energy’s January 2009 billing month.
Subd. 3. Payment. The said franchise fee shall be payable to the City in
accordance with the terms set forth in Section 4 of the Franchise Agreements.
Subd. 4. Surcharge. The City recognizes that the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission requires each said utility company to add to its effective rates for the utility
service on which the public utility gross earnings fee is imposed, a surcharge to
reimburse such utility company for the cost of the fee.
Subd. 5. Proof of Company Gross Revenues. Xcel Energy shall make each
payment when due and shall monthly furnish a complete and correct statement of gross
revenues for said month. Xcel Energy shall permit the City and its designated
representative free access to the company’s records for the purpose of verifying such
statements.
Subd. 6. Enforcement. Any dispute, including enforcement of a default
regarding this ordinance will be resolved in accordance with the Franchise Agreements.
Subd. 7. Effective Date of Franchise Fee. Notwithstanding the effective date of
this ordinance and notwithstanding any contrary provisions in Section 4 of the Franchise
Agreements, the effective date of the fee collected under Subdivision 2 of this ordinance
is the later of ten (10) days after the publication and after the sending of written notice
enclosing a copy of this adopted ordinance upon Xcel Energy by certified mail.
Subd. 8. Sunset Clause. This ordinance shall automatically sunset on
December 31, 2009.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect as provided herein.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 11th day of August, 2008.
Read and passed by the City Council of the city of Mounds View this 25th day of
August, 2008.
Publication Date: Wednesday September 3, 2008
_____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 812
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON XCEL ENERGY ELECTRIC AND
NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS
On August 25, 2008, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which implements a
franchise fee on Xcel Energy electric and natural gas operations within the City of Mounds View
for the year 2009.
A copy of Ordinance 812 is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the Clerk-
Administrator. The ordinance is also posted in its entirety on the City’s website, located at
www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: August 25, 008
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 7323, Authorizing Step Increases for Mary Springer
(Receptionist), Vanessa VanAlstine (Cable TV Coordinator),
and Officer Nick Erickson (MVPD)
Background:
Mary Springer, Vanessa VanAlstine and Officer Nick Erickson are current employees with
the City of Mounds View. Their supervisor has reviewed their performances as it relates to
their responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Mary Springer, Vanessa VanAlstine and Officer Nick Erickson have
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position, and therefore, a step increase
wage adjustment is consistent with the Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7323, approving the Step Increases.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7323
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are currently
working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor reviewed their performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor determined that the following employees below have
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in their performance
review on file.
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds View
Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Vanessa
VanAlstine
Cable TV
Coordinator
Date of Hire: August 29,
2007
Step 2: $20.94/hr
Step 3: $22.17/hr
August 29,
2008
Mary Springer Receptionist September 20, 2006 Step 3: $15.74/hr
Step 4: $16.62/hr
September 20,
2008
Officer Nick
Erickson
MVPD August 21, 2006 Step 3: $23.11/hr
Step 4: $25.99/hr
August 21,
2008
Adopted this 25th day of August, 2008.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk- Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Clerk - Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7322 Accepting a Donation from Bethlehem
Baptist Church
Background
Bethlehem Baptist Church purchased the building located at 5151 Program Avenue in
2004 and received City zoning approval to renovate the former office / warehouse
space for church usage. At this same time, the Church expressed its desire to sponsor
and support worthy community endeavors and thus created the Mounds View Service
Project Fund pledging annual donations totaling $25,000. According to the Church they
envisioned the fund to be used to help meet certain community needs jointly identified
by the city and the church that would be “in harmony” with their mission and values.
Previous donations have funded Mounds View park improvements, the YMCA’s Y
Partners program, the Mounds View Festival in the Park, the Mounds View School
District’s SAIL and STAND programs, the DARE program, Irondale High School
athletics and CEAP—the Community Emergency Assistance Program—among others.
Discussion
At the February 25, 2008 City Council meeting, the Council accepted the first-half
donation from Bethlehem as proposed by the Church, which distributed funds to the
Festival in the Park, the YMCA’s Y-Partner’s Program, non-specific park improvement
projects and supported the economic development climate of the community.
On July 25th of this year, I met with Pastor Dan Holst and Jon Granno from BBC along
with Steve Dazenski and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Cindy Palm to discuss
potential funding needs for the second half donation. (Pat Riemersma from the YMCA
was invited to this meeting but did not attend.) The second half donation which has
already been delivered to the City is proposed to be distributed as follows:
Silver View Park improvement projects $10,000.00
Ralph Reeder Food Shelf $3,530.50
Economic Development $2,706.00
Total second half donation: $16,236.50
Recommendation:
Attached for your consideration is Resolution 7322, a resolution which accepts the
donation from Bethlehem Baptist Church in the amount of $16,236.50 and authorizes
the distribution of the donation according to the Church’s recommendations.
BBC Donation Report
August 25, 2008
Page 2
Respectfully submitted,
James Ericson
Clerk-Administrator
Attachments:
1. BBC Letter dated Aug 1, 2008
2. Resolution 7322
RESOLUTION 7322
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLTUION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH
WHEREAS, Bethlehem Baptist Church has generously supported activities that
have benefited the residents of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, Bethlehem Baptist Church would like to continue that support by
making a contribution to the City of Mounds View of $16,236.50 to support the following
below:
1. $3,530.50 to support the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
2. $10,000 to the Mounds View Park and Recreation Department for ongoing
park improvement projects at Silver View Park;
3. $2,706.00 to the EDA fund for activities that support the economic climate
of the City of Mounds View.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
gratefully acknowledges and accepts the donation of $16,236.50 from Bethlehem
Baptist Church and amends the 2008 Budget accordingly.
Adopted this 25th day of August, 2008
_____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 7.F.
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: _____ City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7326 Authorizing an Increase in Event Center
Rates
Background:
The YMCA Advisory Committee has discussed the need for a general rate increase for
the event center. The City normally considers any fee changes during the November
time frame. The Event Center is taking a number of reservations for 2009.
Discussion:
With a number of bookings already in place and more anticipated, event center staff has
requested that the City consider a rate increase earlier than the November time frame. If
the Council wishes to consider this request the recommendation would be to increase the
resident rate by 3% (tier I and II) and the non-resident rate by 5% (tier III and IV). The
rate increase would be effective August 26, 2008 for new bookings going forward. This
increase would cover the banquet center, kitchen, and adjoining conference rooms.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of resolution 7326 authorizing the proposed event center rate
increase.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
RESOLUTION NO. 7326
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ATHORIZING AN INCREASE IN EVENT CENTER RATES
WHEREAS, the YMCA Advisory Committee has discussed the need for a general rate
increase; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View desires to continue to provide and maintain an event
facility for the use of residents, local schools and local nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, increasing the rates for residents by 3% (tier I and II) and non-residents by
5% (tier III and IV) will allow the City to continue to offer a clean and well maintained facility; and
WHEREAS, the City desires the rate changes to be effective on August 26, 2008 for
future bookings.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds View
does hereby authorize a 3% increase in tier I and II rates and a 5% increase in tier III and IV rates
for the banquet facility, kitchen and adjoining conference rooms. The effective date of the
increases will be August 26, 2008 for all new bookings.
Adopted this 25th day of August 2008.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No. 7G
Meeting Date: August 25, 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 7327 Approving Additional Preliminary
Design Issues Regarding Red Oak Drive and
Hillview Road in 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 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.
On June 16, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee adopted recommendations
on a number of specific design issues, for forwarding to the City Council.
On July 28, 2008 the City Council adopted Resolution 7307 concerning the
recommendations brought forth from the Streets and Utilities Committee on
June 16, 2008.
On July 21, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee adopted additional
recommendations on two specific design issues for forwarding to the City
Council. These recommendations concern Red Oak Drive and Hillview Road
and follow up on the previous Committee recommendations of June 16, 2008.
On August 4, 2008 the City Council reviewed and discussed the July 21, 2008
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 August 4, 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 August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session, the recommendations on the two
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 Staff Report from August 4, 2008,
only a brief review of each design issue is stated below.
1. Red Oak Drive – selection of location for combined parking / pedestrian lane
The previous recommendation that came forth from the Streets and Utilities
Committee and was adopted by City Council under Resolution 7307 stated that a
combined use parking / pedestrian lane would be provided on one side only of
the segment of Red Oak Drive north of Hillview Road, with no parking provided
on the other side of the street. However, the side of Red Oak Drive on which the
combined lane would be located was not determined at that time. It was to be
further investigated by the Committee.
As noted in the Staff Report for the August 4, 2008 Council Work Session, the
Committee did further review this issue at their July 21, 2008 meeting, and
subsequently made the recommendation to the City Council that the combined
use parking / pedestrian lane be located on the west side of Red Oak Drive.
Proposed Resolution 7327 included with this Staff Report would adopt this
recommendation of the Streets and Utilities Committee.
It is noted that a separate resolution to actually establish the no parking condition
on Red Oak Drive will be brought to the Council at a future date. Red Oak Drive
is on the Municipal State Aid system, and the City will receive funds from the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for its reconstruction.
MnDOT will require a copy of the separate no parking resolution as a supporting
document for their review of the project to reconstruct Red Oak Drive.
2. Hillview Road – west of Red Oak Drive
The previous recommendation that came forth from the Streets and Utilities
Committee and was adopted by City Council under Resolution 7307 established
the width of Hillview Road from Long Lake Road to Red Oak Drive. The width
was established at 40-feet, allowing for a combined parking / pedestrian lane on
both sides of the street. However, the segment of Hillview Road west of Red
Oak Drive was not addressed by the resolution, since that segment had been
identified for further discussion by the Committee.
As noted in the Staff Report for the August 4, 2008 Council Work Session, the
Committee did further review this issue at their July 21, 2008 meeting, and
subsequently made the recommendation to the City Council that the segment of
Hillview Road west of Red Oak Drive only have a combined parking / pedestrian
lane on one side, which was identified as the south side. The resulting width of
this segment of Hillview Road would be 34-feet from face if curb to face of curb.
Proposed Resolution 7327 included with this Staff Report would adopt the
recommendation of the Streets and Utilities Committee regarding the segment of
Hillview Road west of Red Oak Drive.
Hillview Road west of Red Oak Drive is not on the Municipal State Aid system, so
a future separate no parking resolution is not anticipated for this street segment.
Reference Materials
Numerous background documents on the design issues regarding Red Oak
Drive and Hillview Road have been prepared, and have been included in the
meeting packets of both the Streets and Utilities Committee and City Council.
Please refer to those documents as necessary if additional background
information on these issues is desired.
The only document included with this Staff Report for reference is:
o The Staff Report from the August 4, 2008 City Council Work
Session, upon which this Staff Report was based. The August 4,
2008 Staff Report includes additional discussion of the two issues
being considered at this time.
Resolution:
Resolution 7327 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.
Resolution 7327 has been structured in the same fashion as previously adopted
Resolution 7307. Each issue has been identified separately 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 7327
approving additional preliminary design issues regarding Red Oak Drive and
Hillview Road in the 2009-2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph R. Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Attachments:
x Resolution 7327
x Staff Report from August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session
Resolution 7327
Page 1
RESOLUTION 7327
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING ADDITIONAL VARIOUS PRELIMINARY DESIGN ISSUES
REGARDING RED OAK DRIVE AND HILLVIEW ROAD IN 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; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2008 Resolution No. 7307 was adopted by
the City Council approving various preliminary design issues for the 2009 – 2010
Street and Utility Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee
adopted additional recommendations in regards to design issues regarding Red
Oak Drive and Hillview Road west of Red Oak Drive; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2008 the City Council discussed the
additional recommendations of the Streets and Utilities Committee for design
issues regarding Red Oak Drive and Hillview Road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1.The parking lane for the segment of Red Oak Drive from Long Lake
Road to Hillview Road shall be located on the west side.
Resolution 7327
Page 2
2.Hillview Road west of Red Oak Drive as reconstructed under the
2009–2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project shall include the
following:
a.Width shall be 34-feet from face of curb to face of curb.
b.A parking lane shall be provided along the south side only.
c.The parking lane 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.
Adopted this 25th day of August 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
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. 7H
Meeting Date: August 25, 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 7328 Establishing the Appeal
Parameters for the Stormwater Infiltration
Program (SIP)
Background:
On July 21, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee passed a motion
recommending the basic components of the Stormwater Infiltration Program
(SIP) be presented to the Council for consideration and that a SIP appeal
process be developed.
On August 4, 2008 the City Council discussed the recommendations of the
Committee at their Work Session. Committee members were present at this
meeting to participate in the discussion with the Council.
On August 11, 2008 the City Council adopted Resolution 7319 establishing the
basic components of the SIP.
On August 18, 2008 the Committee continued discussion on the SIP, specifically
the appeal process.
Discussion:
Streets and Utilities Committee members presented the SIP staff report at the
August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session. This report included a summary of
the two motions passed by the Committee at the July 21, 2008 Committee
Meeting. The second of these two motions was passed to make the installation of
infiltration swales mandatory in all designated locations, with the provision that
individual property owners have the right to appeal the proposed location of an
infiltration swale adjacent to their property to the City Council for removal from
the SIP.
During discussion at the City Council Work Session on the 4th, there seemed to
be agreement among the Council that there should be a process for property
owners to appeal for removal of a specific infiltration swale from the SIP.
However, the Council recommended that the parameters for an appeal be better
defined. It was requested that the Committee discuss the appeal process at their
August 18, 2008 Committee Meeting and provide the Council with defined
parameters for what constitutes a reasonable appeal.
Staff prepared information regarding a draft list of appeal parameters to be
discussed and considered by the Committee at the August 18, 2008 Committee
meeting.
SIP Appeal Parameters
Staff developed a list appeal parameters to identify objective and logical
parameters for what constitutes a reasonable SIP appeal at the direction of the
Council. To inform the discussion about what constitutes a reasonable SIP
appeal, staff felt it necessary to draw a distinction between two types of
parameters: physical parameters and hardship parameters, described as follows:
Physical Parameters - Parameters in this category are those physical
constraints that would cause the siting of an infiltration swale to be
infeasible or difficult in a particular location. The application of physical
parameters will initially be performed by staff within the context of the
detailed SUIP design process. However, a property owner may feel that
staff has overlooked a constraint, or may reach a different conclusion on a
physical constraint than staff. Therefore, it is possible that a property owner
could apply for an appeal based on a physical parameter, but it will be
necessary to provide sufficient technical evidence supporting the claim that
a given physical constraint applies to a particular location. Due to the
technical evidence necessary to support a physical constraint claim,
physical parameters will likely not often be used by property owners as a
justification for a SIP appeal.
Hardship Parameters - Parameters in this category are defined as those
constraints that reflect a property owner’s specific concerns regarding how
the SIP will impact their property in a way that the property owner finds
unacceptable.
The Committee reviewed and accepted the appeal parameters prepared by staff,
adding their desire that the Council not limit SIP appeals to only those
parameters listed, but also consider other unforeseen physical and hardship
parameters that were not included on the list prepared by staff. The Committee
passed a motion (by a vote of 6-0) to present this list plus their addition to the
City Council at the August 25th meeting for consideration.
Draft Resolution 7328 has been prepared based on the recommendations of the
Committee for consideration by Council. A copy of this draft Resolution is
attached.
SIP Appeal Process
As the SIP Appeal parameters recommended by the Committee are being
considered for approval by the Council at this meeting, staff feels that an appeal
process should be developed to efficiently collect and review the appeals prior to
presentation before Council. A potential process has been identified by staff and
is presented below for consideration by Council:
1. Staff will develop a SIP appeal form to be completed by interested
property owners. The form will list the appeal parameters considered by
the City as acceptable and allow property owners to formally state their
appeal to the City.
2. Staff will prepare a notice to all property owners located adjacent to a
feature identified in the finalized list of features for the 2009-2010 SUIP.
The goal will be to send out notices by September 5th. The notice
provided to property owners will include the following SIP appeal
information:
a. That SIP appeals are possible and the allowable parameters for
an appeal.
b. Contact information for property owners to both obtain the SIP
appeal form and officially submit the form to the City.
c. The deadline by which an appeal must be submitted. Staff
recommends that the deadline be September 26th.
d. Invite property owners to participate in the appeal hearing by City
Council at the October 13th Council meeting.
3. After the September 26th appeal form deadline, staff will review the
submitted appeals within the context of the established SIP appeal
parameters and provide the City Council with a staff recommendation to
either approve or deny a submitted appeal.
4. Staff will compile the results of all appeals and submit them to the City
Council under a single staff report. Each appeal form and corresponding
staff review would be included with the overall staff report, to allow the
City Council to discuss each appeal individually. The anticipated date for
consideration of the appeals by Council is the October 13, 2008 City
Council meeting.
5. Property owners submitting an appeal will be invited to participate in the
appeal hearing by City Council at the October 13th Council meeting, and
will receive a copy of the staff report outlining the recommendation from
staff regarding their appeal.
6. Council takes action on all submitted appeals at the October 13, 2008
Council meeting.
7. The final plans for the 2009-2010 SUIP will be completed in accordance
with the approved appeals and presented to the City Council at the
November 24th Council meeting.
It should be noted that the SIP appeal process outlined above can be readily
applied to future projects in the program, with the dates changed to fit each
specific project.
Other Items:
Program Name
Throughout the activities of the Streets and Utilities Task Force in 2007, as well
as during development of the proposed 2007 – 2008 Street and Utility
Improvement Project (SUIP) prior to that, the program to address stormwater
treatment for the SUIP had generally been referred to as the “Raingarden
Program”. However, given the development of the program over the past few
months, it has become apparent that this name is misleading, as the standard
feature constructed to address stormwater treatment will not be a raingarden.
To establish consistent terminology when referencing the program adopted by
Resolution 7319 from this point forward, the Committee passed a motion (by a
vote of 6-0) to re-name the Raingarden Program the Stormwater Infiltration
Program or SIP. Staff does not feel it necessary for Council to adopt the name by
resolution; however, Council should indicate their concurrence with the name
either through a simple vote or motion.
Neighborhood Meeting
During the discussion at the August 4, 2008 City Council Work Session, the
Committee presented their recommendation that a provision in the motion to
establish the components of the SIP be added to extend an invitation to all
property owners with a proposed feature adjacent to their yard to meet with the
City to discuss the project on-site. In an effort to consolidate meetings and
reduce costs, the Mayor suggested that staff invite all property owners with an
infiltration swale adjacent to their property to a public meeting, combining a
number of the individual on-site meetings into a single meeting.
The Committee discussed the Mayor’s suggestion at the August 18th Committee
Meeting. It was the feeling of the Committee that a neighborhood meeting held
without knowing the attendees would be difficult and costly for staff to prepare, as
they would have to be ready to discuss every feature location within the project
area. Committee and staff reached a consensus recommending that staff
coordinate a neighborhood meeting only after hearing from those property
owners requesting an on-site meeting and if grouping property owners together
for a joint neighborhood meeting would be cost effective and increase efficiency.
Recommendations:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution
7328 to establish the parameters of a SIP appeal. Each parameter of a
SIP appeal has been identified separately in the Resolution, in the event
that Council wants to revise the specific language regarding any individual
issue.
2. Council provide direction to staff to move forward with the SIP appeal
process, based on the staff recommended SIP appeal process, including
any revisions to this process made by the Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joseph R. Rhein, Consulting Engineer
Attachments:
x Resolution 7328
Resolution 7328
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RESOLUTION 7328
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ESTABLISHING THE APPEAL PARAMETERS FOR THE STORMWATER
INFILTRATION PROGRAM (SIP)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 7176 approved by the City
Council on Oct. 22, 2007, the Street and Utility Improvement Program (Program)
was adopted in accordance with the recommendations of the Streets and Utilities
Task Force; and
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 July 21, 2008 the Streets and Utilities Committee
adopted a motion recommending that the installation of the SIP features be
mandatory in all designated locations and that a SIP appeal process be
developed; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2008 the City Council discussed the
recommendation of the Streets and Utilities Committee to develop a SIP appeal
process and requested that the Streets and Utilities Committee define a list of
reasonable appeal parameters; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2008 the Streets and Utilities
Committee adopted a motion recommending the list of SIP appeal parameters be
presented to the City Council for consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1.The owner of a property adjacent to the location of a proposed
infiltration feature designated by the City as part of the design
process for a project under the Street and Utility Improvement
Program shall have the right to appeal the designation of that
feature adjacent to their property.
2.The appeal must be submitted in writing and must follow the
procedure established by the City.
Resolution 7328
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3.The appeal must be submitted by the specified deadline. The City
will establish the deadline for each individual project within the
Program as part of the project development. Advance written
notification of the deadline will be provided by the City to affected
properties.
4.Appeals must be based on a specific condition or conditions under
one of the following categories:
A.Physical Parameters: Acceptable conditions upon which a
physical parameter can be claimed include:
A1. Contaminated Soils – infiltration swales will not be
installed where known or suspected contaminated
soils exist.
A2. High Groundwater Elevation – infiltration swales will
not be installed where the separation between the
bottom of swale and the groundwater table is less
than the minimum distance required by Rice Creek
Watershed District.
A3. Impermeable Soils – infiltration swales will not be
installed where in place soils do not exhibit
permeability rates high enough to promote infiltration.
A4. Potential Stormwater Hot Spot Land Uses – infiltration
swales will be used with caution (per the guidance in
the Minnesota Stormwater Manual) in locations where
runoff is generated from land uses such as
commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, or
transportation-related operations that produce higher
levels of stormwater pollutants, and/or present a
higher potential risk for spills, leaks, or illicit
discharges.
A5. Relative Elevation – infiltration swales must be
located downstream of impervious areas to provide
the intended benefit. An infiltration swale will not be
located where an insufficient volume of stormwater
will reach it.
A6. Significant Trees – infiltration swales will not be
located where they would have a direct negative
impact upon existing significant trees.
Resolution 7328
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A7. Spacing – infiltration swales will be efficiently spaced
throughout the project area and not lumped in one
location, leaving other suitable areas without
treatment.
A8. Steep Slopes – infiltration swales will not be installed
in locations where they cause excessive slopes.
A9. Underground Utilities – infiltration swales will not be
installed where conflict with existing underground
utilities result in the swale being cost prohibitive.
A10. Wellhead Protection – infiltration swales proposed in
vulnerable wellhead protection areas will follow
guidance provided by the Minnesota Department of
Health.
A11. Other Physical Parameters – infiltration swales will
not be installed where any other physical parameter
would preclude their construction or function.
B.Hardship Parameters: Acceptable conditions upon which a
hardship parameter can be claimed include:
B1. Safety – an infiltration swale at a specific location
raises safety concerns for the adjacent property
owner or other persons associated with the property.
B2. Maintenance – an infiltration swale at a specific
location raises maintenance concerns for the adjacent
property owner due to their physical condition.
B3. Minimum Setback – an infiltration swale at a specific
location encroaches within the required setback to a
given structure as defined in the City Code.
B4. Other Hardship – Any other hardship identified by the
adjacent property owner.
5.Appeal submittals must identify upon what condition or conditions
the appeal is based.
6.The appeal submittal shall provide a written argument to
substantiate the claim of condition, including supporting
documentation or evidence as necessary.
Resolution 7328
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7.The appeal shall be considered and decided upon by the City
Council at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Notice of
the Council meeting at which the appeal will be heard shall be
provided in advance to the property owner who submitted the
appeal.
8.Appeals may be withdrawn at any time up to when action is taken
upon it by the City Council.
9.The decision of the City Council regarding the appeal shall be final.
10. If an appeal is upheld by the City Council, the associated infiltration
feature will be deleted from the corresponding project.
Adopted this 25th day of August 2008.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(ATTEST)
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No:
Meeting Date: August 25, 2008
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: __________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Community Development Technician
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses will
expire on December 31, 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.
G.R. Mechanical, Inc. HVAC Renewal
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Changes made by Changes made by Council Member Mueller, Clerk -Administrator Ericson, and Community Development Director Ken Roberts
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
July 28, 2008 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, July 28, 2008, City Council Agenda 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, July 28, 2008 Agenda as 24
Amended to Remove Item C. 25
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 27
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 29
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Tom Winiecki, 2748 Sherwood Road said that he called Ramsey County to find out who owns 31
the right-of-way and Ramsey County did not know. He then said that he talked to Mr. Ericson 32
who told him that the City owns the right-of-way and the City can do what it wants there. 33
34
Mr. Winiecki said that he was invited by Mr. Ericson and the Task Force to present the letters 35
from him and his neighbor that states that they do not want contaminants in their front yard in the 36
form of a rain garden. 37
38
Julie Ann Love of 7900 Sunnyside Road addressed the Council and said that she would like to 39
have Hillview narrowed. She has asked users of Hillview for opinions and her neighbors as well. 40
After all of this, she does not think that it is doable so, as a substitution, she would like to request 41
that the Streets and Utilities Advisory Committee consider traffic calming measures between Red 42
Oak and Greenwood. 43
44
Mayor Marty indicated that Council and Staff would look into traffic calming measures. 45
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 2
3
A. Presentation by Louis Jambois of Metro Cities (formerly the Association 4
of Metropolitan Municipalities) 5
6
Mr. Jambois appeared before Council and made a presentation outlining the services that Metro 7
Cities provides for its member cities. 8
9
Council Member Mueller asked whether there has been any feedback from the rural communities 10
on the focusing of transportation dollars on the metro areas where the most people live. 11
12
Mayor Marty noted that the City used to be a member of this group but had to reduce 13
memberships due to tough economic times. He then said that the Council would consider this 14
request during the budgeting process. 15
16
Valerie Amundsen of 3048 Wooddale Drive asked if each City’s vote is equal or proportional 17
based on population. 18
19
Mr. Jambois said that each city would receive one vote. 20
21
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 22
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A. Continued Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 810, 24
Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments), and 25
Chapter 12 (Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View 26
City Charter 27
28
Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that this is something that the Charter Commission and City 29
Staff have been working on for the past year. This would provide the City with an opportunity to 30
have unpaid fines certified to property taxes. 31
32
Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. 33
34
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 810, 35
Amending Chapter 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments), and Chapter 12 36
(Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions) of the Mounds View City Charter. 37
38
Council Member Stigney thanked the Charter Commission for its work on this matter. 39
40
ROLL CALL: Mueller/Flaherty/Hull/Stigney/Marty. 41
42
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
44
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B. Resolution 7307, Approving Various Design Issues for the 2009 - 2010 Street 1
and Utility Improvement Project 2
3
Joe Rhein, consulting engineer for Bonestroo, reviewed Resolution 7307 listing the issues for 4
the 2009 – 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project. 5
6
Julie Ann Love said that in examining the summary of public comment, one of the questions was 7
parking options and how many people would like no parking on Hillview, one parking lane, or 8
two parking lanes. The summary indicates it was close between those wanting one and two 9
parking lanes. 10
11
Staff and Council discussed a “choker” for traffic calming reasons and how that would affect 12
construction costs for the project. 13
14
Council Member Stigney said that he feels that a choker may be beneficial coming off of 15
Highway 10 or at Long Lake Road but he is concerned about using several chokers but that he 16
would consider one at each end. 17
18
Council Member Stigney said that he would like to have parameters defined by the Council as to 19
how to handle the rain gardens on this project. 20
21
Mr. Rhein indicated that the project is being designed according to Rice Creek Watershed 22
District and once the permit is approved, the rules are locked in. However, there is a possibility 23
that the rules could change for the next phase of the project. 24
25
Mr. Rhein agreed to amend the document to require that a traffic management plan would be 26
recommended for traffic calming measures. 27
28
Council agreed to amend the Resolution title to add the word preliminary. 29
30
Valerie Amundsen said that the Task Force is concerned with add ons with the up-front projects 31
and running short of funding for the later projects. 32
33
Council Member Mueller asked for information on cost savings using the rain gardens versus 34
other water treatment methods. 35
36
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would hate to be in a situation where the plans have 37
to be amended to remove a piece of the project that Council determines is not needed. 38
39
Mr. Rhein indicated that once the detailed drawings are done there would be a cost to remove 40
those items from the plans. He then recommended that Council and the Committee work 41
together up front on the project design to ensure that changes are not needed. 42
43
Mayor Marty noted that preliminary was added in the title of the Resolution and the other item 44
was Red Oak Drive was amended to remove chokers and insert general traffic calming methods. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7307, 2
Approving Various Design Issues for the 2009 - 2010 Street and Utility Improvement Project. 3
4
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5
6
Julie Ann Love of Sunnyside Road commented that the finances are a strong consideration with 7
the design so she wonders if it was discussed how much of a savings it would be if Hillview 8
Road were 32 feet like Red Oak Drive and noted that Red Oak Drive has similar traffic counts to 9
Hillview. 10
11
C. Resolution 7304, Approving the 2008 Festival in the Park Contract 12
13
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane reviewed Resolution 7304 approving the Festival in the 14
Park Contract. 15
16
Council Member Stigney asked for the total amount being asked for in the Resolution. 17
18
Crane indicated that it is $5,300 from the City and $275 from the Festival Committee and the 19
private donation from Bethlehem Baptist was not added to the Contract. 20
21
Council Member Stigney asked if the $5,260 is all going to the Festival in the Park. Ms. Crane 22
indicated it was. Stigney indicated that he would like to reconsider that for next year. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7304, 25
Approving the 2008 Festival in the Park Contract. 26
27
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 28
29
D. Resolution 7302, Authorizing a Step Increase for Officer Peter Berling, 30
Mounds View Police Department. 31
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Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated that the City Attorney has agreed that state law 33
and the LELS contract authorize a step increase despite the fact that he has been out of work with 34
a worker’s compensation injury. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve Resolution 7302, Authorizing a Step 37
Increase for Officer Peter Berling, Mounds View Police Department. 38
39
Council Member Stigney asked whether the internal investigation has been completed. 40
41
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated that this is not an internal investigation but it is 42
practice to have another agency research the circumstances surrounding the situation. 43
44
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 45
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E. Resolution 7303, Authorizing a Step Increase for Don Burda, Full Time 2
Temporary Building Inspector. 3
4
Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that a step increase is due to Mr. Burda as his supervisor rated 5
his work satisfactory. The end date for this position will be discussed at the next Council work 6
session. Staff recommends approval of the step increase as this is a separate issue. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7303, a 9
Step Increase for Don Burda, Full Time Temporary Building Inspector. 10
11
Council Member Stigney indicated that this was brought up on May 28 and we are at the end of 12
July already. 13
14
Council Member Mueller clarified that the project this person was hired for has run its course 15
and that is why the position would be eliminated, this has nothing to do with the individual or 16
any performance issues. 17
18
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 19
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F. Resolution 7306, Approving the Purchase of Two Replacement Police Squad 21
Cars 22
23
Chief Sommer noted that this Resolution would replace the two squad cars totaled in a collision. 24
Both officers involved in the incident are back to work with no restrictions. 25
26
Council Member Stigney said that the value of the squads was only $28,298. He then asked for 27
the individual values. 28
29
Chief Sommer indicated that the 2005 vehicle had a lower value than the 2008 but he does not 30
have the separate values with him. 31
32
Council Member Stigney asked whether the salvage value has been considered and whether the 33
vehicles should be kept for parts. He then said that there is not much of a value coming back for 34
giving the vehicles away. He further said he would like someone to look at what may be of value 35
with the vehicles. 36
37
Chief Sommer indicated that there is a higher value but this calculates in the deductible. 38
39
Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that he has seen the vehicles and the damage is so 40
significant that Staff does not feel it is worth the effort to attempt to salvage any parts. 41
42
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7306, 43
Approving the Purchase of Two Replacement Police Squad Cars. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
2
G. Resolution 7308, Authorizing Purchase of a Grinder for the Groveland Road 3
Lift Station 4
5
Mayor Marty noted that this matter was discussed at a work session. 6
7
Steve Dazenski from Public Works addressed Council and reviewed the Resolution authorizing 8
the purchase of a grinder for the Groveland Road Lift Station. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7308, 11
Authorizing Purchase of a Grinder for the Groveland Road Lift Station. 12
13
Council Member Mueller said that her Motion includes approval of the lower bid and 14
overhauling the pumps after the installation of the grinder. 15
16
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
18
H. Resolution 7310, Authorizing the hire of Michael Strand, to the Part Time 19
Cable TV Technician position in the Administration Department. 20
21
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane noted that the position was advertised and the City received 22
12 applications and Staff interviewed six of those candidates. Mr. Strand was chosen as the most 23
qualified for the position and all reference checks were completed satisfactorily. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7310, 26
Authorizing the Hire of Michael Strand to the Part Time Cable TV Technician Position in the 27
Administration Department. 28
29
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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I. Resolution 7311, Approving the 2008-2009 AFSCME Union Contract 32
33
Assistant Clerk Administrator Crane indicated that the AFSCME has agreed unanimously to the 34
contract terms. The highlights are 3% wage increases, revisions in accordance with new 35
regulations were made along with holiday language revisions. Staff recommends approval. 36
37
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7311, 38
Approving the 2008 – 2009 AFSCME Union Contract. 39
40
Council Member Stigney commented that he had a question as to if there are changes in the sick 41
leave policy within the next two years he would like something in the contract that states that 42
portion would be reopened for contract discussions. 43
44
Mayor Marty thanked Jim, Des and the employees for the good faith bargaining on this contract. 45
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Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like the option in future contracts to be able to 2
open it up for discussion if there is a change needed to health care or other benefit. 3
4
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 7
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A. Licenses for Approval 9
B. Resolution 7309, Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Two-Day Permit 10
(BINGO) for the Mounds View Community Theatre on August 16 and 17, 11
2008 for Mounds View Festival in the Park. 12
C. Resolution 7305, Approving an Amendment to the YMCA Agreement for 13
Professional Services – Event Center Staff. 14
15
Council Member Mueller requested that Item B be removed for discussion. 16
17
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A and C as Presented. 18
19
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
21
B. Resolution 7309, Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Two-Day Permit 22
(BINGO) for the Mounds View Community Theatre on August 16 and 17, 23
2008 for Mounds View Festival in the Park 24
25
Council Member Mueller said that the Mounds View Community Theatre always puts on a first 26
class presentation and asked that all residents consider supporting their bingo fundraiser during 27
Festival in the Park. 28
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7309, 30
Authorizing a Charitable Gambling Two-Day Permit (BINGO) for the Mounds View Community 31
Theatre on August 16 and 17, 2008 for Mounds View Festival in the Park. 32
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 36
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Council Member Mueller referenced Page 3, a squad repair for Blaine Auto Body for $4,500 and 38
asked if that was a previous accident and then said that she would like a squad number for 39
tracking purposes. 40
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Finance Director Beer indicated that vehicle information is tracked to determine costs by squad. 42
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Council Member Mueller, On Page 5, there is tax increment administration under Ehlers and she 44
would like to know where that falls in the budget. 45
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Finance Director Beer explained that tax increment items are handled in the EDA budget. 2
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Council Member Flaherty asked about the Floors by Steve and whether the issues at the 4
Community Center were resolved. 5
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that a heat treatment was being used to draw out the marks 7
and add another layer of varnish over the floor. 8
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Council and Staff discussed the contractor being used for mowing blighted properties. Clerk 10
Administrator Ericson said that Staff would not use them if the job is not done appropriately. 11
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Council Member Mueller asked about the $18,000 to Heartland. 13
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Finance Director Beer explained that is a TIF development payment for Silver Lake Point. 15
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Council Member Mueller said that $3,800 was paid to Serco Laboratories and asked what that is 17
for. 18
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Finance Director Beer indicated that is an annual report regarding water quality which is 20
required by state law. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 23
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27
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A. June 23, 2008, City Council Minutes 29
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Mayor Marty Page 6, Line 44 low bidder was Allied Blacktop and Line 27 insert Mueller as the 31
second. On Page 9, Line 24, reference the title of the magazine, which is The Line Chaser. 32
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the June 23, 2008, City Council Minutes as 34
Amended. 35
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 37
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B. July 14, 2008, Executive Session Minutes. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Approve the July 14, 2008, Executive Session 41
Minutes as Submitted. 42
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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11. REPORTS 2
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 4
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Mayor Marty asked for an update on the status of the update to the Comprehensive Plan. 6
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that Staff and consulting staff are working on the various 8
components; however, there may be a need for an extension request. Staff will keep Council 9
informed of progress. 10
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Mayor Marty asked for an update on the Public Works Director hire. 12
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Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that interviews were conducted and staff will update 14
Council at the upcoming work session. 15
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Mayor Marty noted that there was a court date on the abatement of nuisance cars and junk in the 17
yard and he would like to discuss that. 18
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that the resident at 8217 Long Lake Road was issued a court 20
citation and the court date came and went and the individual was hauled into jail. He then said 21
that he would need to check with the prosecuting attorney for the status of the situation. 22
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Mayor Marty noted that Festival in the Park is coming up August 16 and 17 and it is the City’s 24
50th Anniversary. 25
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Council Member Mueller thanked Council Member Flaherty for handing out 14 two-liter bottles 27
of soda and dozens of cookies prior to the Beauty and the Beast performance. 28
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Council Member Mueller indicated that volunteers are needed to help with the sales of the 30
cookbook for Festival in the Park. 31
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Council Member Mueller asked whether the retreat is still scheduled for September 29. She then 33
reminded everyone that the first 100 vehicles registered for the car show receive a goody bag. 34
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Council Member Mueller said that she and her son handed out approximately 200 fliers and 36
others handed out another 600 fliers at the Car Care Nationals inviting vehicle owners to 37
participate in the car show at Festival in the Park. 38
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B. Reports of Staff 40
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1. Finance Quarterly Report 42
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Finance Director Beer provided the finance department quarterly report. 44
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Council Member Stigney asked whether the refunds on assessments are scheduled to occur this 1
fall. Finance Director Beer indicated that the reimbursements are on schedule for this fall unless 2
Council determines not to do so. 3
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2. Police Quarterly Report 5
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Chief Sommer provided the police quarterly report for the second quarter 2008. In conclusion, 7
Chief Sommer reminded Council that August 5 is National Night Out. 8
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that he and Ms. Crane met regarding YMCA issues, staffing 10
issues, internal policies, and communication issues and discussed ways to implement policies and 11
procedures and how to handle programs with the YMCA. 12
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Mayor Marty indicated that he has had issues he is not happy with regarding the YMCA so he 14
met with Pat Reimersma and Staff and that is why this was brought up because the contract is up 15
at the end of the year and he would like to get some things fixed over there. 16
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that he met with Bethlehem Baptist Church Friday to discuss 18
the second half gift provided to the City and they did not include scheduled disbursements but 19
did want to discuss with the City how the funds would be used. 20
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Clerk Administrator Ericson noted that contract negotiations with the LELS are ongoing. He 22
then said that an executive session would be requested in August to discuss this matter with the 23
Council. 24
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Clerk Administrator Ericson commented that the 2008 Safety Camp has been cancelled for the 26
year. There were a lot of disappointed people including kids and staff that look forward to the 27
program but, enrollment was not high enough to justify moving forward with the camp. 28
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Staff suggested starting the August work session at 6:00 p.m., as there are many items on the 30
Agenda. Council agreed. 31
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C. Reports of City Attorney 33
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Attorney Riggs noted a written report was provided for review. He then said that there has been 35
no further contact with Xcel regarding the gas pipeline. 36
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Council Member Mueller asked whether the Attorney has heard of any litigation issues 38
surrounding the dynamic billboard issue in any other cites. 39
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Attorney Riggs indicated that he is going to be bringing an Ordinance forward for Council 41
consideration but he has not had any contact or response to the letter sent out on Clear Channel’s 42
issue. 43
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Ericson noted that the Community Development Department has begun work on updating the 1
sign ordinance. 2
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Council Member Mueller asked whether the sale of the Mermaid property went through. Ericson 4
indicated that the City has not taken any action on that and the sale did not go through. 5
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Mayor Marty noted that the electronic sign took a power surge from a lightening strike and that is 7
why the sign is out right now. It is under warranty and will be repaired. 8
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 4, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. 10
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 11, 2008, at 7 p.m. 11
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13. ADJOURNMENT 13
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m. 15
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Executive Session
Date: August 11, 2008
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
Time: 6:31pm
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
Mayor Marty, Council Members Stigney, Flaherty, Hull and Mueller,
Clerk-Administrator Jim Ericson, Finance Director Mark Beer and
Assistant City Clerk-Administrator Desaree Crane.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS UNION LABOR CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS AND PENDING UNION MEDIATION.
City Staff reviewed and discussed the status of the Mounds View LELS
Police Officers union contract negotiations and pending mediation with
the City Council.
7:00pm MEETING ADJOURNED
Respectfully Submitted:
Desaree M. Crane
Assistant City Clerk-Administrator
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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: August 21, 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 City staff and
work on final 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 (research
incentive pay issues; report findings to City staff), rental agreement. Consult with
City staff. Matter is pending.
MU210-43: Silver Lake Woods Condominium Association. Work with City staff to determine
requirements that SLWCA needs to undertake regarding roads. Work with
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Mr. Jim Ericson
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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.
MU210-163: Xcel Easement, Etc. 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.
MU210-174: 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. Finalize TIF Note. Respond to various City staff questions, etc.
Matter is presenting pending.