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1 . Continued Discussion On Implementation of Surface Water Management
Plan (Ric Minetor)
2. Discussion of EQC Recommendation Regarding Recycling, Dumpsters,
Enclosures (Carla Asleson)
3. Discussion Regarding Funding of Recycling Containers (Carla Asleson)
4. Update on Tax Forfeited Properties - Purchase or Use Deed (Samantha
• Orduno)
5. Selection of Visioning Process Name (Samantha Orduno)
6. Discussion Regarding City Hall Entrance (Ric Minetor)
• Update on City Hall Addition
• Uses for Property North of Police Department
7. Discussion of City Street Standards (Ric Minetor).
8. Discussion of County Plans for Rehabilitation of Spring Lake Road and
Pleasantview Drive (Ric Minetor)
9. Discussion Regarding Regulation/Inspection/Code Enforcement of Mobile
Home Parks •(Councilmember Rickaby)
10. 1994/95 Staff Levels (Samantha Orduno)
11 . Request for Staff Training (Samantha Orduno)
12. Discussion Regarding Dual Membership on Advisory Commissions
1T0: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ,146)
FROM: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE: APRIL 29, 1993
RE: INDEX FOR WEEK OF MAY 3, 1993 - WORK SESSION
PACKET
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 29, 1993
Monday, May 3, 1993, Council Work Session
7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
ITEMS PROVIDED IN THIS WEEK'S COUNCIL PACKET
. This Is It!
. Agenda
. Unapproved Minutes, April 26, 1993
. Approved Minutes, April 12, 1993
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ADMINISTRATOR'S SCHEDULE
(Please note that this schedule is subject to change as
meetings are scheduled, rescheduled or canceled. At any time
Audrey, Michele, or Tim C. will have my most current schedule
and a number where I can be reached at all times.)
Friday, April 30
Monday, May 3
9:30 a.m. Meeting with Tim Cruikshank/Michele Severson
7:00 p.m. Council Work Session
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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APRIL 29, 1993
Tuesday, May 4
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
12:00 p.m. Lunch with City Attorney
1 :00 p.m. Meeting with Police and Mary Rice
3:00 p.m. Administrative Staff Meeting
Wednesday, May 5
Thursday, May 6
7:45 a.m. Ramsey County Managers Meeting
12:00 p.m. Ramsey County PIC Meeting
6:00 p.m. Golf Course Task Force Meeting
Friday, May 7
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section:
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111170SReport Number: 93-489WS
STAFF REPORT
° Report Date: 4-29-93
AGENDA SESSION DATE MAY 3 , 1993
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Continued Discussion on Implementation of Surface Water
Management Plan
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Council requested information regarding the difference between financing
the Local Water Management Plan implementation through taxes and a utility
approach. The basic scenario for implementation of the plan is to include
annual expenses for inspections, administration, ordinance reviews, plan
amendments, and various studies and reports as well as an initial project
for 1993 of $30, 000 (Long Lake Road storm sewers) and a major capital
project in 1997 (Ardan Avenue Storm Sewer, $457, 710) . At the end of the 5
year period a balance of $100, 000 was to be in the Surface Water Management
Fund.
Rocky Keehn of Short-Elliott-Hendrickson calculated the quarterly cost of
various property classes based on zoning using a utility approach. The
utility costs are based on storm water run-off from a rainfall of 2 inches.
The utility charges are related to the run-off generated by the various
types of property in the City: The contributors of storm water pay
according to the amount contributed. Rocky's letter is attached for your
reference.
Don Brager and I calculated the impact on property taxes of increasing the
general levy by the same amount as would be generated by the utility
charges. The attached Summary Table includes these costs as compared to the
utility based approach.
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Ric M' etor
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION;
04/28/93 14:02 FAX 612 490 2150 SEH ST. PAUL - HOUNDS VIEW U002/005
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3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE.200 SEN CENTER,ST PAUL.MN 55110 612 490-2000 800 325-2055
ARCHITECTURE • eNG)NEERING - ENVIRONMENTAL - TRANSPORTATION
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April 28, 1993 RE: Mounds View,MN
Funding Local Watershed Management
Plan
SEH File No.91205
Mr.Ric Minetor
City of Mounds View •
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View,MN 55112
Dear Ric:
Enclosed are two tables which include the information requested by the City Council.
Table 1 is the five-year projected local watershed management expenses and revenues for
the City. Table 2 summarizes the storm water management utility rates based on
information previously presented to the City.
For Table 1, the expense assumptions include:
• The Local Watershed Management Plan(LWMP) five-year C' costs.
• In 1993,$30,000 for Long Lake Road.
• For miscellaneous annual projects not listed in the LWMP,$5,000.
• For Ardan Avenue storm sewer project,$457,710.
The Ardan Avenue project represents projected City expenditure of$450,000 every five
years for major storm water and water quality improvement projects. Many of these
projects are listed in the LWMP as future capital expenses.
For Table 1, the revenue assumptions are:
• Interest revenue is based on a percentage of the beginning year balance.
• Annual Storm Water Management(SWM)Fund contribution is$3,000,which is based
on future development potential of the City and past contributions.
• There are no large SWM Fund contributions_
• One hundred dollars ($100) per year will be contributed from small residential
projects.
• No assessments or alternative funding sources available.
• Annual tax contribution of$114,808 is required to achieve a balance of$100,000 at the
end of five years.
SHORT ELLIOTTMADISON.WI
HENDRICKSON INC. MINNEAPOLIS,MN ST.CLOUD.MN CHIPPEWA FALLS,WI
04/28/93 14:03 FAX 612 490 2150 SEH ST. PAUL 4-,4 HOUNDS VIEW 4003/005
Mr.Ric Minetor
April 28, 1993
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For Table 2, the basic assumptions are:
• The utility is based on Soil Conservation Services hydrologic methods.
• The rainfall is 2.0 inches.
• Residential(R1 and R2) lot sizes are 0.29 acres.
• There are 2,840 households in the City.
• The annual revenue to be generated is$114,800 (based on Table 1).
The two tables can be summarized as follows:
1. The annual tax required to maintain $100,000 in the SWM at the end of five years is
$114,800.
2. The annual cost per resident is$15.96 if a utility is used to fund the annual tax.
Please note there are several assumptions that go into calculating the utility.The numbers
presented are only as good as the data used to calculate them.A more exact value will be
obtained when the City decides to go the next step,which is to start the initial setup of the
utility.
The cost of start-up of the utility can be discussed at the Council meeting if the City goes
ahead with the project. I will be looking forward to presenting this information at the
Council meeting.
Sincerely,
Rocky J.Keehn,P.E.
Project Manager
Water Resources Department
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 2.
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-490WS
111111,01MOS AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Discussion of EQC Recommendation Regarding Recycling Dumpster Enclosures
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
In June of 1990, the City Council passed an ordinance that requires that all dumpsters in the City be kept
within an enclosure. Since the passage of the ordinance, several apartment and business buildings have
established recycling programs which have involved setting out a separate dumpster. Many of these recycling
dumpsters have not been placed in an enclosure. There has been a concern on the part of both staff and the
Environmental Quality Commission that if the City requires enclosures for recycling dumpsters, these
buildings will discontinue their recycling programs. Besides the cost of the construction, there are also
concerns regarding the loss of parking spaces.
This issue was discussed by the Environmental Quality Commission at length at their last two meetings.
During the course of those discussions, the EQC members realized that this matter is only part of a larger
issue - namely, the lack of recycling programs at many apartment buildings in the City. It is the
recommendation of the EQC that the Council place a one-year moratorium on the enforcement of the
enclosure ordinance (with respect to recycling dumpsters) so that the EQC can complete an investigation of
the City's options regarding multi-family recycling. At the end of the one year moratorium, the EQC will
present the Council with a recommendation concerning both multi-family recycling in general and the
enclosure ordinance in particular.
(1),?.0a dL& orz )
Carla Asleson
Recycling/Code Enforcement
RECOMMENDATION;
Staff is looking for Council opinion regarding the recommended moratorium on the enforcement of recycling
enclosures. •
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 3.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-491 WS
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�� AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description:
Discussion Regarding Funding of Recycling Containers
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
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- No comments to supplement this report AI
- Comments attached. IF
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
In 1990, the City received a grant from the Metropolitan Council which partially funded the purchase of
residential recycling bins. Included in that grant was a provision for the purchase of approximately 700 extra
bins, so that new residents could be given bins and residents with damaged bins could obtain replacements.
There are only about 25 bins remaining for distribution. The purchase of additional bins is not a budgeted
item for 1993. The Council has several options to consider if more bins are to be purchased:
1. Require residents to pay the full cost of a new bin - approximately $12.00 apiece.
2. Partially fund the purchase of the bins, with the resident paying the balance of the cost.
3. Continue to distribute bins free of charge. To solve the immediate need, a limited supply of bins can
be purchased using SCORE funds and applying for funding assistance from the Mounds View Lions.
The cost of the bins is as follows:
100 bins: $1,253.45
200 bins: $2,456.90
300 bins: $3,660.35
400 bins: $4,863.80
500 bins: $6,017.25
It should be noted that this will be an on-going expense if the Council wishes to continue providing free
recycling bins to residents. Despite the fact that residents are told that the bins are the property of the City,
many of them are taken with people when they move. The expense will be even greater if, in the future,
multi-family units are also given bins. Only buildings containing 4 or fewer units were given bins in 1990.
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Carla Asleson
Recycling/Code Enforcement
RECOMMENDATION;
Staff is looking for Council direction regarding a policy for the distribution/replacement of recycling bins and
funding sources for this policy.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 4
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-492WS
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AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Update on Tax Forfeited Properties — Purchase or Use Deed
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
At the last work session the issue of purchasing the two tax forfeited
parcels vs. obtaining use deeds was discussed. Staff was asked to obtain
the purchase prices for the parcels. The County, after considerable time,
released the purchase price for both parcels:
Parcel near Woodcrest Park: 87, 300 sq. ft.
Appraised value: $4,400
Misc. state tax and filing
fees: 193 .85
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $4,593 .85
Parcel on Woodlawn Dr. : 16,592 sq. ft.
Appraised Value: $16, 600
Misc. taxes and fees: 601. 10
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $17,201. 10
The total cost of obtaining use deeds on the properties is less than $60
for both parcels.
Past discussions of the Council regarding the Woodlawn Dr. parcel centered
on using it for additional off street parking. As of this writing, I have
not received a call back from the owners of the adjacent properties to
indicate their interest (or lack of) in purchasing the parcel from the City
at some point in the future.
Staff is seeking final • ' rection in this matter.
- .n a Orduno, City Administrator
RECOMMENDATION;
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 5.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 9'-494wS
AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Selection of Visioning. Process Name
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
The City received 61 entries for our contest to Name the Vision Contest.
The entries came from Pinewood, Sunnyside, St. John's and Edgewood.
Mary Saarion, Tim Cruikshank and I reviewed all the entries and selected
the grade level winners which are presented to the Council for selection
of the overall winner. The name selected will be the one used in all
literature, correspondence, promotional information and activities.
The winning grade level names are:
FutureView 2000*
Northern Future 2000*
Focus 2000
Insight 2000
FutureScope
MegaView 2000
Mega 2000
Idea 2000
Future 2000*
Future View*
In two instances there was a tie in the grade level winners.
Each of the grade level winners will receive a $50 gift certificate at Toys
R Us and the overall winner will receive a $100. 00 gift certificate. The
presentations are scheduled for the May 10th Council meeting. All of the
young people who submitted entries will receive a Certificate of
Participation.
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r.---S---)amanha Ord"uno, City dministrator
RECOMMENDATION:
Selection of the overall winning name for the Name the Vision Contest.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 6.
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-493WS
AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3. 1993 Report Date: 4-29-91
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion Regarding City Hall Entrance
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
PUMMABY;
The remodeling of the front entry with an expanded "solarium" entrance will
require the removal of some of the concrete walk. This could be 'patched
back' or this may be the time to review the entire entry area. The current
lights have created numerous problems over the last year and currently are
temporarily wired. The concrete walk is panels of exposed aggregate that
is difficult to clean of ice and snow. Because of the irregularities of the
surface, ice does not "pop off" when shovelling. A great deal of salt is
needed and in extreme temperatures the salt does not work, leaving patches
of ice. The irregular surface also causes damage to ladies shoes and
creates an unsafe surface for those wearing high heels.
Staff is suggesting that this would be a good time to replace the concrete
walk. The current walk is 33 feet wide, but this could be reduced as shown
on the attached drawings to 16 feet in width. To replace the walk as is
would cost approximately $1,400 in materials if put in by the City crew;
the cost of the narrower walk would be $800 to $900.
The existing lighting is old and unreliable. There are 3 alternatives to
the lighting. First, similar lights with fiberglass poles could be
installed at a cost of approximately $5, 000. Second, new decorative lights
could be installed, this cost may be up to $8, 000. Third, the sidewalk pole
lighting could be removed and replaced with roof top spots; this cost is
estimated to be less than $2, 000, depending on circuitry. Staff is
requesting Council direction on these issues.
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Ricinet r, DirectMor of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
City Hall Remodeling Handed out Monday evening 5-3-93
POSSIBLE RECREATIONAL USES OF CITY HALL PARK LAND
1. Small T-Ball field
2 . Tennis courts / basketball court
3 . Mini-golf course
4 . Green space with landscaping and asphalt path leading to city
hall and other park amenities.
5. Bocce ball courts and horseshoe courts
6. Small soccer field
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the various
recreational facilities that could occupy the space north of City
Hall. They did not recommend one option over another at this time.
The several ideas are listed above.
The Commission did recommend that the park land be dedicated to
some sort of a park use.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 7•
ST A F REPORT Report Number: 93-49SWS
1117B6
May3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
AGENDA SESSION DATE
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion of City Street Standards
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
,SUMMARY;
The City's Comprehensive Plan lists the functional classification of
streets in the City. It also recommends that streets be developed
consistent with metropolitan standards. The Municipal Code lists standard
right of way widths in Chapter 42, Subdivision Regulations. The Municipal
State Aid rules published by Mn/DOT list the street standards for MSA
designated streets. There is no document that gives similar standards for
City streets. This is a first review of suggested street standards.
The Municipal State Aid rules establish standards for collector and
arterial streets designated to be part of the MSA system. The recent
changes to these standards allow slightly narrower widths than in the past,
while accomadating the traffic needs on collector and arterial streets.
Travel lanes are required to be 11 feet in width. On collector streets,
parking lanes need to be 8 feet in width and where there is no parking
allowed a 2 foot wide buffer is required between the travel lane and the
curb face. On arterial streets, parking lanes need to be 10 feet in width
and a 4 foot wide buffer is required where there is no parking. Staff
recommends that the MSA standards be adopted for streets not on the MSA
system that are classified as collector or arterial streets.
Local streets are designed as links to the higher classification streets
and may be designed for lower volumes and lower speeds. Therefore, staff
recommends that the standards require travel lanes of 10 feet in width and
parking lanes of 6 feet in width; if there is no parking, a 2 foot buffer
should be included.
Examples will be presented at the meeting.
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Ric 'net•r, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION;
Handed out Monday evening 5-3-93
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 8.
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-496WS
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AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion of County Plans for Rehabilitation of Spring Lake Road and
Pleasant View Drive
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
No comments to supplement this report + 'v
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Ramsey County is planning to rehabilitate Spring Lake Road and Pleasantview
Drive this summer. The type of rehabilitation is referred to as "In Place
Recycling" . This consists of pulverising the existing asphalt pavement,
mixing it with the existing aggregate base, regrading the road cross
section and finally placing a new asphalt surface. The county would pay 100
peecent of the cost to recycle and overlay the travel lanes and the
shoulders.
Alternatively, the City could opt to use the funds toward reconstruction
of the roads. This would need to be a City project and payment would not
be received until a contract was executed for reconstruction. The amount
of the funds would be the amount the County would have expended not
including County provided labor and equipment.
The County has indicated that the City would have to agree to accept the
roads in a "turn back agreement" in order for the County to rehabilitate
the roads or provide the City any funding toward reconstruction. Although
the City could theoretically add these roads to our Municipal State Aid
designated streets, our mileage allotment is nearly filled and to designate
these without an additional allotment would mean taking other MSA
designated streets off the system. The state has not passed the bill which
would give Ramsey County cities additional allotments and it does not
appear that this bill will pass.
The section of Pleasantview under consderation is the western border of the
City and half the road is in Fridley. Fridley has indicated that they are
interested in reconstruction, or at least add curb and gutter and possibly
storm sewer. Fridley has indicated that they will assess their portion of
the cost of the project. Mounds View would have the choice of also
upgrading these roads or simply accepting the extent of the County's work.
Upgrading the roads would cost approximately $100, 000. This could be
assessed back to the fronting properties, or charged against the street
maintenance account. The street maintenance account has $125, 000 for this
year and this would effectively eliminate any seal coats or overlays.
RECOMMENDATION:
Ric Minet'r, rirector of Public Works/City Engineer
STAFF REPORT
PAGE TWO
MAY 3 , 1993
These roads are in need of repair, especially Spring Lake Road.
Staff recommends that the City not attempt to upgrade the roads at
this time and work with the County to get the rehabilitation work
completed. It may be possible to work out a compromise, such as the
Highway 10 - County Road H-2 intersection work as an additional
incentive to accept the roads from the County.
Staff is looking for Council direction in this issue.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 9.
IVST
AFF REPORT Report Number: 93-500WS
AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
po
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion Regarding Regulations/Inspection/Code Enforcement of Mobile
Home Parks
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
In light of the recent denial by Ramsey County of the application for CDBG
funds by the residents of Towns Edge Mobile Home Park and this week's
article in the Bulletin (attached) , this item is being placed on the agenda
at the request of Councilmember Rickaby and the members of the Planning
Commission.
The subject of mobile home regulation, in terms of substandard housing as ._
well as other substandard homes in the City (red barn house on Ardan Ave. ) ,
has recently been discussed by the Planning Commission. It is their concern
that there needs to be an examination of the methods of providing improved
inspections, regulation and code enforcement of mobile home parks and other
identified substandard housing units.
Their request of the Council is that the May Work Session be the starting
point for further discussions with a suggestion for a joint meeting of the
Council and the Commission.
ifillcrdun. , City •dministrator
RECOMMENDATION;
New Brighton Bulletin April 28, 1993
Searching for a new home, family finds
leaky ceiling, faulty furnace in their path
MOUNDS VIEW .
by Jim Schwartz
Joe and Beth Cowell, like many oth - BUT THE APARTMENT was THE COWELLS tookoss-
r young couples,just wanted to getting to be too much. And too ession of their new home later that
get on on their feet. With a new-born little. "We knew we couldinto a August. The roof still leaked.
son, they wanted to go from renting getg
an apartment to owning a home. [mobile] home immediately," Beth Because of the damaged window
That is when the Cowells met said in a recent interview, seals, drafts— turning ever colder
Harold Olson, a sales representative ;_ In August of 1992, the couple with the onset of winter— were a
for Manufactured Homes Inc., began looking again for larger constant presence. The ceiling and
(MHI) quarters. With MHI's help. They floor were still stained.
looked at a house in Town's Edge "They [MHI] never came and
Up to that time, the Cowells hadfixed it," Beth said. "Master Motor-
been renting an attic apartment. But
Terrace Mobile Home Park in
the recent additon to the family made Mounds View. They looked at it home [a repair firm] did an estimate
those cramped quarters even more again and again.They decided to buy for the water damage and said it
so. Then there were the steps. Joe it. The couple agreed to pay $9,900 would cost$2,000 to repair.
Cowell had recently had part of his ($14,000 with interest) for a 14-foot "MHI refused [to make or pay
leg amputated because of an by 70-foot 1972 Wickcraft mobile for repairs] except for the roof
infection. While he now walks well home with three bedrooms and one sealcoating," Beth continued, "if we
with a prosthesis, the stairs, lots and bathroom. - • did it ourselves." MHI, she said,
lots of stairs,proved to be too much = Of courseit wasn't perfect, Beth agreed to supply the roof coating and
of an obstacle. recalls. During one of their visits, pay the Cowells$10 an hour for two
Finances, what with Joe's oper- rainFater was leaking into the home hours of work to repair the roof. A
ation and the birth of the couple's along a seam between the house and relative of Joe's pitched in to fix the
son, were a shambles. The Cowells covered porch: There were water roof.
knew they would not be purchasing a Mains on the ceiling as well as the But the Cowell's problems were
fancy split level home in a new carpeting. Some window seals had just beginning.
housing development Heck, even a been broken. Joe noticed that the water heater
good used house was out of the ` "They [MHI] put some stuff in was actually one for a house built on
question. the contract" to fix the leaking roof a permanent foundation. It wasn't
Instead, they looked for some-t•
hins more affordable. ceiling and floor,as well as repair the windows and until the day the Cowell's moved in
correct the stained that it was replaced with a mobile They viewed several mobile Beth said.If they had talked to some home water heater. Further, the
fumes in the north suburban area. other Town's Edge Ten-ace residents, building code-required firewall
Just to be sure, they took a couple of the Cowells would have discovered surrounding any kind of water heater
mobile home-owning friends with. the checkered history of that par- was non-existent. The Cowells also
One particular home caught their discovered, later,that the wiring in
eyes—more from the standpoint of ticular manufactured home. One the house was aluminum, after they
price than anything else. But the neighbor of the Cowells' new home were assured by an MHI represents-
friends told them they would be told the Bulletin that the Cowells five that it was not.
ripped off. Following were just the latest in a long line to The drafty windows were another
getting the Cowells pulled out of thea move in—and then move out—of
deal with MHI. this mobile home. One family with story."During the first couple of
. three children, he said, complained weeks, they said they would repair
that the house was infested with the windows,"Beth said."'Then they
coclroaches. came and only put on storm win •
-
dows. You could see right through
the house where the windows
weren't sealed.
"SO WE TURNED on the AS A LAST resort, the Cowells
furnace,"said Beth.it made a lot of
noise from day one." Beth called contacted the park manager,who put
Northern State Power Company, the couple in touch with Bill
who said the noise was possibly Toberman, MHI owner. "Bill said,
. from delayed ignition in the furnace. , 'From now on,I'm the bank,' "Beth
.. "NSP came out and checked die recalled.."He said that from then on,
furnace," Beth said: we.should leave the check with the
"They said it
had to be replaced.They said it was manager. We paid Bill directly for
never maintained. The filters had two or three months."
been removed and never replaced. But that still didn't solve their
The combustion chamber was ready problems with the windows or
to burst." furnace. "He [Toberman] said he
"We contacted Harold [Olson, really wanted to work with us;for us
the MHI sales representative]. to be happy. He said that instead of
Harold quit returning our calls,"Beth us making mortgage payments,we
said. "Then we got an answering should make $235 (the amount of
machine and still our calls weren't their monthly mortgage payment)
returned. Then [MHI's telephone worth of repairs and turn in the
number]was disconnected complete- receipts.We did that for one month.
We went $60 over our mortgage
ly.Until our warranty was up." „
Efforts bythe Bulletin to contact Payment. Then their furnace was
MHI, Olson or Toberman were "-tagged'by the power company.
"Toberman told us to go to the
unsuccessful. A telephone number Lions Club and ask them to buy us a
listed in the directory for MHI had new furnace,”Beth said."We didn't
been disconnected. But we contacted the club, and they
The Better Business Bureau, did give us some certificates for
however,did answer their telephone. did nas."
A representative there said they had By then, Joe and Beth had had
at least one outstanding complaint enough. Half a year after moving
against MHI. h prob- into what they thought would be
In addition to the physical their home,the Cowells left
lems with the trailer, the Cowells "We realized that the house was
were at a loss as to where to send not worth what we paid for it,"Beth
their monthly payments. said."We decided to give it back.He
"When we purchased the home," [Toberman] said we wouldn't get a
said Beth,"we were specifically told penny back because we had lived in
that we would be paying a bank. it for seven months.Then he agreed
MHI said the bank would send us a to give us our down payment,but we
payment book." With no payment would have to sign a paper that said.
book and no one to pay,the Cowells we
owes receivedus5900:a'full refund. He still
fell 2-1I2 months behind in payments
on the trailer.They did continue their Now the Cowells are trying to
lot rent payments—on time. put the experience behind them.
They are in a newer trailer in another
mobile home park. Some of the
mysterious illnesses they'd been
experiencing in the deteriorated
trailer have nearly disappeared.
"They knew they caughtusat a
bad time," Beth said. "We had an
infant,and my husband was just in a
wheelchair." Now the Cowells—
Joe,Beth and their son—can again
concentrate on making a life for
themselves. Standing on their own
. feet.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 10.
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STAFF REPORT Report Number: 91-497WS
V
° AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description: 1994/95 Staff Levels
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
,SUMMARY;
At the recent Council/Staff Strategic Planning Session, there was
discussion regarding the City's economic development/redevelopment
direction. The issue was again raised at the Strategic Planning Update
meeting and staffing levels were discussed briefly at that time.
As we begin the LTFP and 1994 Budget process, the time is appropriate to
discuss the issues of future staffing levels to determine everyone's
perspective.
Economic development/redevelopment activities, public safety concerns
and the proposed golf course project are areas where additional staffing
will be required if operations or programs are expanded or new programs/
activities added.
If the Council desires a more aggressive economic development/redevel-
opment program (especially as it may relate to the Highway 10 Corridor) ,
it is necessary to explore the possibility of adding a position whose
primary responsibility is that of economic development, tax increment
financing, business retention and another related development/
redevelopment activities that are necessary to the economic viability of
a City's economic program. Neighboring cities such as Shoreview, New
Brighton, Fridley, and Blaine all have economic development staffs -
usually a full-time person. While those cities are larger than Mounds
View, the principle is the same - if it is an aggressive economic policy
and related actions you desire in your community, it is successful only
to the extent that resources are committed to achieving the end product,
economic viability - encouraging new businesses to locate in Mounds View
and current businesses to remain in Mounds View. If we are to accomplish
what we have determined to be important goals for the future (in terms
of de/redevelopment) , this topic should be explored.
Samantha crduno, City Administrator
RECOMMENDATION;
STAFF REPORT
PAGE TWO
MAY 3, 1993
Public Safety issues such as school liaison officer (currently
beingdiscussed between New Brighton, Mounds View and District
621) , additional patrol coverage in the future and increased
clerical assistance are topics that require discussion prior to
the development of the Long Term Financial Plan.
If the proposed golf course becomes a reality, it will be
necessary to hire a golf course superintendent at the beginning
of next year. While the golf course is intended to be an
enterprise fund, the superintendent's position may have to be
funded out of General Fund for the first few years.
This item is placed on the agenda for discussion in an attempt to
encourage discussion and result in direction for staff as we
begin the early financial/budget rounds.
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11.
11176
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-498WS
AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-79-91
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Request for Staff Training
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY:
Earlier this year, Don Brager applied for the Government Finance Officers
Association's Advanced Government Finance Institute ( a copy of the
informational flyer is attached) . Last week, he received confirmation that
he had been accepted in this year's class of 50 students.
The week long work shop is held at the University of Wisconsin at Madison
and is considered one of the best advanced finance training program in the
nation for government finance officials. I believe that the City will
benefit greatly from Don's participation in the workshop.
The cost for the training is $1,200 plus approximately $250 in travel
expenses. The training is not a budgeted expense for 1993 . However, the
recent insurance renewals came in significantly under budget and funds
could be transferred from that account into the training account.
The training, which is slated for July 18-23 is during the City's Visioning
Process. However, I feel that staff can "carry on" in Don's absence and the
process will not be negatively impacted by his absence.
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Samanth- Ordun• , Cit Administrator
RECOMMENDATION;
Staff is requesting Council consideration in this matter. If approved, the
matter will be placed on the Consent agenda for the May 10th Council
meeting.
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TO: Samantha Orduno, Clerk - Administrator
FROM: Don Brager, Finance Director - Treasurer
DATE: April 21 , 1993
SUBJECT: Advanced Government Finance Institute
I have received notification from the Government
Finance Officers Association that I have been selected
to attend the 1993 Advanced Government Finance
Institute to be held July 18-23, 1993 at the University
of Wisconsin - Madison. The Advanced Institute is
described as: °A week-long university based program,
especially designed for senior-level finance officials
and other policy makers in public finance, features a
faculty of professors, government officials, and
private sector consultants. In a stimulating academic
environment, the Institute provides them a forum were
they can explore with faculty members and colleagues
the longer term forces that will shape the future and
destiny of their jurisdictions. The intensive program
of lectures, seminars, roundtable discussions, and
small group exercises will focus on:
• The emerging economic, demographic,fiscal,and
technological environments in which state and
local governments must operate during the
coming years;
• Compelling national issues; such as urban and
health care policies, that will strongly
impact state and local government plans and
financial operations;
• Trends and developments in capital financing,
budgeting, and accounting;
• Management styles, communication with the
public, and leadership strategies. "
Participation in the Advanced Government Finance
Institute is limited to 50 attendees. The 1992
Advanced Institute brought together participants from
19 states, Ontario, Puerto Rico, and Australia. More
than one-third of them were the chief or assistant
chief financial officer of their jurisdiction; 14
percent were the treasurer or comptroller; and 12
percent were the director or assistant director of the
budget. Participants came from cities both large and
small; from counties; townships and villages; school
•
districts; special districts and authorities; and from
state government.
The Advanced Institute 's fee of $1 ,250. 00 covers
tuition, classroom materials, and housing and meals at
Institute facilities. As a consequence of the fact
that attendance is limited to 50 attendees, the GFG
requires a commitment to attend as soon as possible. I
believe that my attendance at the Advanced Institute
would be beneficial to me and to the City. I would
very much like to attend. My attendance at the
Advanced Institute has notsseen budgeted. I therefore
request a transfer of $1 ,2,10. 00 from contingency to
100-4150-363 Finance, Training to cover the cost of the
- - fee for attendance at the 1993 Advanced Government
Finance Institute.
DB/hs
TO: Samantha Orduno, Clerk - Administrator
FROM: Don Brager, Finance Director - Treasurer
DATE: April 1 , 1993
SUBJECT: Advanced Government Finance Institute
Attached is an information sheet on the Advanced
Government Finance Institute which I have previously
discussed with you. This year ' s Institute will be held
July 18 through July 23 at the University of
Wisconsin - Madison. Admission to the Institute is by
application and is limited to 50 attendees. Cost is
$1,250 plus travel expenses. I believe that should I
be accepted, attendance at the Institute would be very
beneficial for me and the City. If I am accepted I
will be requesting funds from the contingency account.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact me .
DB/hs
Enclosure
7
THE 1993
ADVANCED GOVERNMENT FINANCE INSTITUTE
ITUTE
PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
JULY 18 THROUGH 23, 1993
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--MADISON
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAM
The week-long university-based program,especially designed for senior-level finance officials and other policy
makers in public finance,features a faculty of professors,government officials,and private-sector consultants. In
a stimulating academic environment,the Institute provides them a forum where they can explore with faculty
members and colleagues the longer-term forces that will shape the future and destiny of their jurisdictions. The
intensive program of lectures,seminars,roundtable discussions,and small-group exercises will focus on
• the emerging economic,demographic,fiscal,and technological environments in which state and local
governments must operate during the coming years;
• compelling national issues,such as urban and health care policies,that will strongly impact state and
local government plans and financial operations;
• trends and developments in capital financing,budgeting,and accounting;
• management styles,communication with the public,and leadership strategies.
FACULTY
Among the University of Wisconsin—Madison faculty who will return for the 1993 Institute will be Dr. Ayse
Somersan,international economist and Dean of Cooperative Extension,UW—Madison,whose seminar in global
economic and demographic trends has launched the Institute program for several years,galvanizing her audience
each time. From UW's Department of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education,Dr.Charles Pulvino will
bring his thought-provoking discussions on motivating employees,challenging participants to deal with subtle-
ties and shades of thinking that underlie communications among a multicultural work force. Dr. Buck Joseph,
Director of Executive Development of the School of Business,will tie the various themes of the Institute together
with his insightful probe of the nature of leadership. The faculty will also include practitioners,consultants and
GFOA staff,who will discuss state-of-the-art practices and explore new directions in state and local government
financial management.
CPE CREDITS
Attendees at the Advanced Government Finance Institute will be eligible for 28 to 30 CPE credits.
PARTICIPANTS
Important aspects of the Advanced Government Finance Institute are the diversity of its participants,the setting
that enables them to learn from one another,and the opportunity to make enduring professional friendships. The
1992 Advanced Institute brought together participants from 19 states,Ontario,Puerto Rico,and Australia. More
than one-third of them were the chief or assistant chief finance officer of their jurisdiction;14 percent were the
treasurer or comptroller;and 12 percent were thedirector or assistant director of budget. They came from cities
both large and small;from counties,townships and villages;school districts,special districts and authorities;and
two were from state governments.
Participants in past Institutes have called it the best professional development program they have ever attended.
From the 1992 program evaluations come these comments:
• 'Td advise all government CFOs to attend."
• "One of the best week's work I have ever accomplished."
• "I have attended two other universities with similar programs,and this was a Cadillac."
• "An excellent way to inject a research/academic perspective into the profession."
• "I give it an A+and encourage others to attend."
LOCATION
The location of the Institute program—in the heart of the University of Wisconsin—Madison campus—has been
enthusiastically acclaimed by attendees. Participants are housed in the Wisconsin Center Guest House,overlook-
ing Lake Mendota,and classroom work takes place in nearby University buildings. All are within walking
distance of the University's Lakeside Terrace and recreational facilities,as well as the shops,cafés,and bookstores
of State Street and the capitol square,the site of local markets and gathering place for concerts.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY
As in past years,a social event will be arranged for Thursday evening;preliminary plans are for a visit to Frank
Lloyd Wright's home,Taliesin,and Hillside School followed by a dinner at a restaurant designed by Wright.
TUITION
The Institute fee of$1,250 covers tuition,housing and meals at Institute facilities,notebook,and sponsored
activities from the afternoon of Sunday,July 18th through noon,Friday,July 23rd.
HOW TO APPLY
Admission to the Advanced Government Finance Institute is by application,and participation is limited to 50
attendees in order to sustain the concentrated,interactive nature of the program.Selection of participants will be
made on the basis of their experience in government,types of positions held,and order of application. Preference •
will be given to applicants who currently hold government positions.
Applications for enrollment are available from GFOA's Washington office;contact Barbara Weiss or Nancy
Gleason at GFOA, 1750 K Street,NW,Suite 200,Washington,DC 20006(telephone:202/429-2750;fax:202/429-
2755).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED NO LATER THAN JUNE 25, 1993
PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED;EARLY APPLICATION IS ADVISED
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 12.
111111Ds
STAFF REPORT Report Number: 93-499WS
DEW
AGENDA SESSION DATE May 3, 1993 Report Date: 4-29-93
DISPOSITION
Item Description: Discussion Regarding Dual Membership on Advisory Commissions
Administrator's Review/Recommendation:
- No comments to supplement this report
- Comments attached.
Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.)
SUMMARY;
Over the past several months, the City has received requests from residents
to sit on various different advisory commissions. The demand has exceeded
the vacancies. The subject of dual membership on advisory commissions has
been discussed in the past without definitive resoltuion. The item in
placed on the Work Session agenda so that the issue can once again be
addressed in light of the increased interest, by our residents, for
participation on advisory commissions.
I have attached a letter from Paul Harrington to myself which addresses
some of the concerns.
Ailigilliki
..ice_
• du . , City ,ministrator
Illiiiiiiii
RECOMMENDATION;
MEMORANDUM
TO: SAMANTHA ORDUNO, CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: PAUL HARRINGTON, CITY PLANNER
DATE: April 29, 1993
SUBJECT: DUAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
As we have discussed in the past, I have some rather serious
concerns about the lack of a City policy addressing service by one
individual on more than one advisory commission. It is my opinion
that allowing concurrent service on more than one commission
creates a potential conflict of interest, limits participation of
the residents of the City as a whole and, gives the perception of
the City being "run" by a select number of individuals.
For example, in the course of my work with the Planning Commission,
I have experienced situations where the actions of the Planning
Commission have had indirect impacts on other City Commissions.
Specifically, when discussing the potential for development of
wetlands, use of the property as potential park land or storm water
management area is brought up. Although I think input from both
the Park Commission and the Environmental Quality Commission is
advisable in these situations, soliciting input from one member of
these commissions - who may also happen to be serving on the
Planning Commission - may not always result in an opinion which is
representative of the other commission as a whole.
Also, I am concerned about limiting the participation of willing
residents to serve on advisory commissions. Within the past month,
I have received two applications for appointment to the Planning
Commission. Currently, the Planning Commission is at capacity;
However, one of the Planning Commission chairs is held by a member
who is also a member of the Park Commission. I feel it should be
our goal to get as many residents involved in the process of
decision making as possible. By allowing concurrent commission
appointments, we may not be working towards this end.
Finally, I have, in the past, heard comments from residents stating
that they continue to see the same people involved in the decision
making process at all levels. This perception of a select number
of individuals "running" the City - whether real or imagined - is
an issue the City needs to deal with. Allowing service on more
than one commission only serves to reinforce this perception.
Please let me know what the Council's feelings are on this issue
after you have had a chance to discuss it with them.