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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05pm Public Hearing - Resolution 8261, Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for
Longview Estates
B. 7:10pm Public Hearing – Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 887, Amending
Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View City Code Relating to Dynamic Display Signs
C. Continued Public Hearing Resolution 8253, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s, located at 2400 County Road 10
D. Continued Public Hearing Resolution 8258, a Resolution to Consider Approval of an
Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stogies, located at 2345 County Road
H2
E. Resolution 8262, Approving the Hire of Brandon Stenglein to the Position of Project
Coordinator in the Public Works Department
F. Resolution 8264, Approving the Purchase of a 2014 Ford F150 Pick-Up Truck from
Midway Ford
G. Resolution 8265, Approving a Contract with Pump and Meter Service, Inc. to Install an
Unleaded Fuel Station at the Public Works Maintenance Facility
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 8263 Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement Among Cities Within Ramsey
County
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 24, 2014, City Council Minutes
B. April 14, 2014, City Council Minutes
C. April 28, 2014, City Council Minutes
City Council Agenda
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014
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11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Police Department Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 2, 2014 at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 9, 2014, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: Public Hearing
Administrator Review: ________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing – Resolution 8261, Consideration of a
Preliminary Plat for a proposed Major Subdivision at
Longview Estates, 5173 Longview Drive;
Planning Case MA2014-001
Introduction:
Marty Harstad, representing Eichi, Inc. has submitted an application for a major subdivision of
vacant land known as Longview Estates. This 7.14 acre parcel is on the west side of Longview
Drive between County Road H2 and Woodale Drive. The proposed subdivision would create
10 buildable lots from the existing one lot.
Discussion:
The area identified as Longview Estates is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. The
proposed subdivision would be consistent with the existing zoning of the property. This parcel
is designated as a wetland district; therefore the minimum size for these lots is 125 feet wide
and 20,000 square feet. In 2010, the City Council approved a variance to allow reduced lots
widths in this development area. All of the lots shown on the preliminary plat meet the 20,000
square foot requirement, but only two lots meet the 125 foot width requirement.
Due to the amount of wetlands present on this parcel, the lots will be developed with the
driveways accessing Longview Drive and very limited yard space. A boulder wall will be built
along the entire length of the parcel, fairly close behind each of the homes, as a divider
between the homes and the wetland. The City is being given a 42-foot wide outlot that runs
next to Silver Lake Road for the full length of the entire 7-acre parcel. The City requested this
outlot in order to prevent any further development from occurring in this area. There are
uplands that will be dry in this area, and neither the City or Rice Creek Watershed District want
the new property owners to build sheds, garages, play structures, etc. here because they will
need to cross the wetlands to reach them. This leads to fill being brought in, doing landscaping
or clearing of the growth in the wetland. There will also be a new pond that the City will be
maintaining.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates the
Longview Estates parcel and much of the surrounding area as single family detached housing.
The proposed subdivision would be consistent with that designation, and with the residential
goals and policies as articulated in the Land Use section of the Comprehensive Plan. The
proposal would also be consistent with specific housing goals and policies articulated in the
Comp Plan.
Longview Estates Major Subdivision
May 27, 2014
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Local Water Management Plan: Also known as the City’s Surface Water Management Plan,
this planning document guides the City in regards to drainage and stormwater management.
The project area is located in the SC-2 sub-watershed. The minimum recommended building
elevation for the SC-2 sub-watershed is set at 891.9 feet.
Easements: The City’s Subdivision Code requires that plats dedicate perimeter drainage and
utility easements for each lot in the subdivision. This plat does dedicate the necessary
perimeter easements along with a very large easement behind the homes that encompasses
the wetland area. There will also be a new 20 foot easement between lots 8 and 9 for the
stormwater pipe that is being relocated further north and will drain into the new pond.
Streets: The ten new lots will have access onto Longview Drive, which is a city owned road
and was reconstructed in 2012. This street is adequate to handle the amount of added traffic
that ten additional homes would create.
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. In this case, the fee should be equal to 10% of the market
value of the land. To establish the market value, staff uses Ramsey County assessed values
as the basis for dedication computation. The 2013 Ramsey County land value is $120,000.
The dedication amount then would be $12,000.
Utilities: All utilities on the site would need to be installed underground, per Section 1203.10.
Water and sanitary sewer connections have already been installed for 10 lots.
Traffic: The amount of daily vehicle trips on the proposed road will definitely increase since ten
additional housing units are proposed. On average, single-family homes generate about 10
vehicle trips per day, thus one could expect an additional 100 movements along Longview Drive
as a result of this subdivision.
Vegetation: The 7.14 acre site is mostly wooded with wetlands. The applicant must follow the
landscaping requirements in City Code Chapter 1127. Staff recommends that after each house
has been constructed, the yard areas should be sodded and at least one tree shall be planted
in the front yard – whether they are existing trees or new ones planted if the existing trees must
be removed. The new tree species must be approved by the City. Mr. Harstad does not plan to
build the homes, so most of the landscaping requirements will be addressed with the home
builder.
Wetlands: The National Wetlands Inventory Map and the City’s official Wetland Zoning Map
identify a significant wetland within the property boundary. Since the property is over one acre
in size, the applicant will need to apply for a general stormwater permit from the MPCA. The
applicant has already received approvals and a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District.
Significant work and soil corrections will be done to the property in order to prepare for building.
Longview Estates Major Subdivision
May 27, 2014
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Recommendation:
Review the plans and discuss the proposed preliminary plat. Hold the public hearing and take
testimony from staff, the applicant and any residents. Staff review revealed no deficiencies at
this time and thus Resolution 8261 approving the preliminary plat for Longview Estates is
attached.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Preliminary Plat
2. Zoning Map
3. Aerial View
4. Comp Plan Future Land Use Map
5. Planning Commission Resolution 8261
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Map
* Properties not indicated with a designation are zoned R-1, Single Family Residential
N
Aerial View
Silver Lake Rd
County Road H2
Red Oak Dr
Woodale Dr
Longview Dr
Longview
Estates
Woodcrest
Park
RESOLUTION NO. 8261
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LONGVIEW ESTATES INTO 10 LOTS;
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. MA2014-001
WHEREAS, Marty Harstad, representing Eichi, Inc. has requested approval of a
preliminary plat for the major subdivision of Longview Estates, legally-described as follows:
Lot 4, Block 1, Mueller Addition
PIN 07-30-23-42-0066
WHEREAS, The above-described land is zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential and is
designated as Single-Family Detached on the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Marty Harstad with Eichi, Inc. has submitted a Preliminary Plat for the
major subdivision which creates 10 buildable lots; and,
WHEREAS, the community development and public works 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 complies with county platting
requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision is within a designated wetland area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution 7658, approving a variance for
Longview Estates to allow reduced lot widths in a wetland district; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 1204.04, Subd. 4, the subdivision is subject to
a park dedication fee of $12,000, which would be equivalent to 10% of the 2013 Ramsey
County assessed value of the land area, which is determined to be $120,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
1. Staff Report
2. Preliminary Plat
3. Zoning Map
4. Aerial View
5. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Resolution 8261
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves
the Longview Estates Preliminary Plat submitted by Marty Harstad, EIchi, Inc. subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall pay a park dedication fee in the recommended amount of
$12,000.
2. The applicant shall follow City Code Chapter 1127 for landscaping requirements.
3. The applicant shall obtain permits, if required, from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency before construction activity commences.
4. All utilities within the development area and to the individual home sites shall be
located underground.
5. The applicant shall enter into various agreements with the City and/or the EDA
including (but not limited to) a Developers Agreement.
6. The applicant shall apply for Final Plat approval no later than 6 months after the
date of approval of the preliminary plat, or the Preliminary Plat approval will become
null and void.
Adopted this 27th day of May, 2014.
__________________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: Public Hearing
Administrator Review: ________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing – Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 887,
Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
Pertaining to Dynamic Display Signs
Introduction:
The City amended its sign code on January 12, 2009 to include operational requirements and
conditions for the use of dynamic display signage with the adoption of Ordinance 816. The code
has since been amended to make additional changes after the dynamic sign code was put into
effect. Staff is proposing another amendment.
Discussion:
Prior to the adoption of the ordinance regulating dynamic signs in 2009, these types of signs were
not specifically addressed in the City Code, and were allowed just as other types of signs. With
the new technology that was allowing dynamic displays to become more affordable and common
for businesses, and the conversion of billboards to electronic signs, the City Council felt they
needed to put some regulations on these types of signs. The sign code was amended to add a
section specifically for dynamic signs.
Technology for dynamic display signs is continually changing and improving. The City recently
replaced the dynamic display sign at City Hall and sees firsthand the possibilities of what can put
displayed on these signs. The City Council discussed this issue and decided that allowing
“movement” of the messages, for example, flowing one screen or image into the next, would be
acceptable. The Planning Commission recommends amending the Code to remove the language
that requires each image to be static, with no movement on the display. The Planning
Commission also recommends a change to allow dynamic display signs to simply be a maximum
of 50 square feet in size, rather than “50% of the sign face or 50 square feet, whichever is less.”
Recommendation:
Hold the Public Hearing for Ordinance 887, Amending Chapter 1008 for dynamic display signs.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachment:
1. Ordinance 887
ORDINANCE 887
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1000, CHAPTER 1108 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY
CODE ABOUT DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGNS
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter 1000, Section
1008.10 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Dynamic Display Signs” by deleting the
stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
Section 1008.10 Subd. 9. Dynamic Display Signs:
a. The City allows noncommercial dynamic display signs wherever the City allows
commercial dynamic display signs. Such signs are subject to the same standards and total
maximum allowances per site or building of each sign type specified in this Chapter. (Added,
Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
b. Standards for all dynamic display signs: (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864,
11-3-11)
(1) The images and messages displayed on the sign must be static, complete in
themselves, without continuation in content to any other sign. The messages, content and
images on all such displays shall not flash or blink. or move and shall not include any video
images or content. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
(2) No person or contractor shall install a dynamic display sign that because of its
position, shape, movement or color, interferes with the proper functioning of a traffic sign,
signal or that constitutes a traffic hazard. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09)
(3) All dynamic display signs shall have ambient light monitors and shall, at all times,
allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on light
conditions. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09)
(4) The manufacturers, owners and operators of dynamic display signs must design
and equip such signs with a fully functional monitoring off switch system that automatically
shuts the sign off or will freeze the device or sign in one (1) position; if a malfunction occurs.
The signs and displays also must be equipped with a means to shut off or discontinue the
display if it malfunctions. The sign owner or operator must stop or shut off the dynamic
display within one (1) hour or as soon as reasonably possible of the City notification that the
sign is not meeting the standards of this Section of Chapter. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09)
Ordinance 887
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(5) Any dynamic display sign capable of accessing and utilizing MN Amber Alert
technology shall display such messages as they are made available by the MN Dept. of
Public Safety or other responsible agency. (Added, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter 1000, Section
1008.10 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to “Dynamic Display Signs” by deleting the
stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows:
Section 1008.10 Subd. 9c. Dynamic Display Signs:
c. In addition to all other standards of this chapter, the City allows on-site dynamic display
signs subject to the following additional conditions: (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended
Ord. 864, 11-3-11, Ord. 872, 6-7-12)
(1) Such signs may be located only in the Limited Business (B-2), Highway Business
(B-3), Regional Business (B-4) or Commercial Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s) zoning
districts. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
(2) Notwithstanding subsection 1 above, such signs may be located on the sites of
schools, churches, places or worship or other institutional land uses, subject to the following
additional conditions: (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11, Ord. 872, 6-
7-12)
(a) City Council approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) as outlined in
Section 1106.04 and Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the City Code. (Added,
Ord. 816, 1-22-09)
(b) Dynamic display signs in residentially zoned districts must utilize amber
color lights. (Added, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
(c) Such signs shall not cause glare, disturbance or other problems to any
residential properties or land uses. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord.
864, 11-3-11)
(3) The owner or operator of a dynamic display sign shall control and display the
primary or background images and messages on the sign so they maintain each display for a
minimum of four (4) seconds. (Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11, Ord.
872, 6-7-12)
(4) Dynamic display signage shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet of the sign area or
fifty percent (50%) of the total square footage of said sign face, whichever is less. (Added,
Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11, Ord. 872, 6-7-12)
Ordinance 887
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(5) Such signs may only display and advertise information about products, events,
persons, institutions, activities, businesses, services, or subjects that are located on the
premises or on the site or only to provide public service or community service information.
(Added, Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
(6) Such signs must meet all other City location and setback requirements. (Added,
Ord. 816, 1-22-09, Amended, Ord. 864, 11-3-11)
SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following
summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On June 9, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance 887 that amends Chapter 1008 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code. These amendments will allow dynamic display sign images to be
allowed to have movement, and simplifies the size allowance. A printed copy of the ordinance is
available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available
on line at the City’s web site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 4. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council
this 27th day of May, 2014.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City Council this 9th day of June,
2014.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 20, 2014
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8253, a Resolution to
Consider an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Moe’s,
located at 2400 County Road 10
Background:
In accordance with Chapter 502 of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is
required for all liquor license renewals.
Application materials and fees were due to the City on May 7, 2014. On May 8, 2014,
Staff received a phone call from the owner, Mr. Moritko, and Staff granted an extension
to Wednesday, May 21, 2014. This extension was also put in writing (please see letter
dated May 9, 2014).
The notice of this public hearing was sent to the business owner and to residences
within a 350 feet radius. The Notice of Public Hearing was also published in the City’s
official newspaper.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends closing the Public Hearing. Staff recommends denial of the renewal
of Moe’s On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. As stated in the letter dated May 9, 2014,
if the City doesn’t receive the liquor license application materials by Wednesday, May
27, 2014, then the City will assume that this license will not be renewing. This On-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor License will expire on June 30, 2014. If Moe’s wishes to renew this
license, then they will have to go though the Public Hearing process again and submit
additional liquor application materials from the State of Minnesota Gambling and
Alcohol Division.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Continued Public Hearing, Resolution 8258, a Resolution to
Consider an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal
for Vino & Stogies located at 2345 County Road H2
Introduction:
In accordance with Chapter 502 of the Mounds View City Code, a public hearing is
required for all liquor license renewals. The City of Mounds View issued an intoxicating
liquor license for Vino & Stogies effective July 1, 2013, and their renewal is before the City
Council for consideration. Vino & Stogies’ Intoxicating Liquor License will expire June 30,
2014.
Discussion:
The notice of this public hearing was sent out to residences within a 350 feet radius, and
the Notice of Public Hearing was published in the City’s official newspaper. This Public
Hearing was originally scheduled on May 12, 2014, but Staff did not receive the application
materials on the scheduled deadline of Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The City Council
continued the Public hearing to this meeting.
Vino & Stogies has submitted their city liquor license application materials and the
applicable fees. The following investigations and inspections have been conducted to
determine whether there is cause for the City to deny the above referenced intoxicating
liquor license application:
Police Inquiry and Investigations (Mounds View Police Department)
The Mounds View Police Department is currently planning a compliance check operation
before the expiration of this license. Staff recommends this license renewal be contingent
on a satisfactory report from the Mounds View Police Department.
Staff has submitted a criminal background check to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension, and has not received the criminal background check. This liquor license
renewal will be contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Utility Billing Inquiry (City of Mounds View)
The Finance Department has issued a satisfactory report for Vino & Stogies. Property
taxes on this property are current.
Fire Inspection (City of Mounds View Fire Marshal)
The City’s Fire Marshal has issued a satisfactory report for Vino & Stogies.
Item 07D
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 City Council Meeting
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Recommendation:
The City Council already opened the Public Hearing for public comment on Monday, May
12, 2014, and there was no public comment. Staff recommends approval of this business
license contingent on a satisfactory report from the Mounds View Police Department, and a
satisfactory criminal background check. If this renewal is approved, the time period of this
license will be July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 8258
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR VINO & STOGIES LOCATED AT 2345 COUNTY ROAD H2
WHEREAS, Vino & Stogies’s Intoxicating Liquor License expires June 30, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved by the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of Vino & Stogies’s Off-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, contingent on a satisfactory
report from the Mounds View Police Department, and a satisfactory criminal background
check.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Vino & Stogies for the period of
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, contingent on a satisfactory report from the Mounds View
Police Department, and a satisfactory criminal background check.
Adopted this 27th day of May, 2014.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant City Administrator
Nick DeBar, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8262 Approving the Hire of Brandon
Stenglein to the Position of Project Coordinator in the
Public Works Department
Background:
On March 10, 2014, the City Council approved Resolution 8222, approving the job
description, salary compensation, and authorized Staff to advertise for the Public Works
Project Coordinator Position (Resolution 8222 attached for your reference). The City
advertised for the position, and received over 20 applications. 7 applications qualified, and
met the criteria under the job description.
Discussion:
Staff advertised the opening on the City’s website and the League of Minnesota Cities
website. Staff received over 20 applications and interviewed all 7 qualified candidates. The
panel consisted of Public Works Director Nick DeBar and Assistant City Administrator
Desaree Crane. Second interviews were then conducted on the top 3 candidates by Public
Works Director Nick DeBar, Engineering/IS Technician Jim Hess and Public Works
Administrative Assistant Tracy Juell. It was the consensus of Staff to recommend Brandon
Stenglein to the position of Public Works Project Coordinator.
Mr. Stenglein currently works full-time with Belair Sitework Services (located in New Brighton,
MN) as a Civil Engineer/Project Manager/Estimator. Mr. Stenglein has a Bachelors degree
in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Marquette University. Mr.
Stenglein, if hired, would start at Step 1 of the Pay Scale at $24.70/hour; with an increase to
Step 1.5 of the salary range (currently $25.74/hour) after six months of employment; Step 2
(currently $26.24/hour) after one year of employment; Step 3 (currently $27.78/hour) after
two years of employment; Step 4 (currently $29.33/hour) after three years of employment;
and Step 5 (currently $30.87/hour) after four years of employment. All increases are subject
to a satisfactory performance evaluation. All other City benefits and personnel policies will
apply as stated in the Mounds View Personnel Manual.
Reference and driver license checks are complete and satisfactory. Mr. Stenglein’s
appointment would be contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
Mr. Stenglein would begin employment on or about June 10, 2014.
Item 7E
TUESDAY, May 27, 32014
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 8262, a resolution approving the hire of
Brandon Stenglein to the position of Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department,
contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check. This is a non-union, non-exempt
position.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 8262
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A Resolution Approving the Hire of Brandon Stenglein to the Position of
Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department
WHEREAS, upon direction from the Mounds View City Council, the Project
Coordinator position was advertised; and
WHEREAS, over twenty (20) applications were received for the position and seven
(7) were chosen for interview; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brandon Stenglein’s skills and experience were determined to most
closely match the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stenglein’s reference checks are complete and satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stenglein would start at Step 1 of the Pay Scale at $24.70/hour;
with an increase to Step 1.5 of the salary range (currently $25.74/hour) after six months of
employment; Step 2 (currently $26.24/hour) after one year of employment; Step 3
(currently $27.78/hour) after two years of employment; Step 4 (currently $29.33/hour) after
three years of employment; and Step 5 (currently $30.87/hour) after four years of
employment; and
WHEREAS, all step wage increases are subject to a satisfactory performance
evaluations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stenglein would begin employment on or about June 10, 2014,
2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stenglein’s employment with the City would be contingent on a
satisfactory drivers license check, and satisfactory criminal background checks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
appoints Brandon Stenglein to the position of Project Coordinator in the Public Works
Department with employment to commence on or about June 10, 2014.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the hire of
Brandon Stenglein to the full-time, non-union position of Public Works Project Coordinator
at Step 1 of the pay scale (currently $24.70/hour), contingent on satisfactory criminal
background check.
Resolution 8262
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Adopted this 27th day of May 2014.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07 F
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Supervisor
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8264, Approving the Purchase of a 2014 Ford F150
Pickup Truck from Midway Ford
Background/Discussion:
As part of the Public Works Department’s maintenance program, pickup service trucks are
purchased for the specific division that will perform the needed maintenance and inspections
required for infrastructure operation and maintenance. The Public Works Department has a
number of pickup trucks used for a variety of uses. Truck #138, a 2004 Ford 150 Pickup, is
assigned to the Street department and has been used as the primary truck for the Public Works
Supervisor. As discussed at the Council Work Session on April 7, 2014, with the addition of new
staff, Project Coordinator, a vehicle will be needed for in field inspections as well as meeting
with contractors. Staff made the recommendation to hold off on the replacement of pickup #141
and use these funds to purchase a new pickup for the Public Works Department. This new
Truck will be used by the Public Works Supervisor with unit #138 being used by the engineering
department and unit #141 still being used for the Community Center Custodian. When unit #138
is due to be replaced a new truck will be purchased to start the recommended and approved
rotation.
Staff has received a competitive quote off the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing
Venture for a 2014 F150 4x4 for a cost of $26,719.31 plus sales tax and applicable license fees.
In addition to the purchase of the truck, additional items will be required such as a back rack,
warning lights, two-way radio and decals on the truck. Staff is estimating the total cost of these
items at $1,850.00 plus sales tax. Total cost of the 2014 F150 4x4 Pickup Truck with options is
approximately $28,569.13.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval for the purchase of a 2014 F150 pickup truck from Midway Ford
under the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture contract and in addition, the
installation of the warning light package, back rack, decals and two-way radio for a total
estimated cost of $28,569.13 plus sales tax and licensing fees from account 460-4470-7040.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Public Works Supervisor
RESOLUTION 8264
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2014 FORD F150 PICKUP
WHEREAS, as part of the Public Works Departments maintenance programs,
vehicles are a necessity; and
WHEREAS, the Street Department has been utilizing the 2004 Ford pickup
which has been the primary truck used by the Public W orks Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, the City has $25,000.00 in the 2014 budget, 460-4470-7040, to
replace the current vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Staff has obtained a quote from Midway Ford under the State of
Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture for a 2014 Ford F150 Pickup in the amount
of $26,719.13 plus sales taxes and applicable license fees; and
WHEREAS, additionally the vehicle will require warning lights, decals and back
rack system and two-way radio to be purchased at the cost of $1,850.00 plus sales tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2014 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
from Midway Ford at the cost of $26,719.13 plus sales taxes and any
applicable license fees.
2. The City hereby authorizes the purchase of a warning lights, decals and
radio at the combined cost of approximately $1,850.00 plus sales tax.
Adopted this 27th day of May, 2014
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No:07G
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Don Peterson, Public Works Supervisor
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8265, Approving a Contract with Pump and Meter
Service, Inc. to Install an Unleaded Fuel Station at the Public
Works Maintenance Facility
Background
The gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment used by Public Works and the Police
Department are re-fueled off-site at various vendors in the city, while diesel powered vehicles
and equipment are re-fueled on-site at the existing diesel fueling station located at the Public
Works Maintenance Facility. Over the last few years the city has purchased diesel fuel for the
Public Works vehicles off the state contract. This has saved the city tens of thousands of dollars
over re-fueling at off-site vendor locations.
The City is mandated to record and report fuel usage fees to the state based on the type of
equipment. Public Works staff currently reads the diesel fuel used manually by the dial numbers
on the pump and record it on a paper log. At the end of each month this log and the tank
monitoring system are reconciled. At times the hand written logs and the tank monitor are off by
50 or more gallons. Staff needs to go back and try to piece together the shortage or overage of
fuel to best guess what was used and report this to the state for proper user fees. Every two
years the city is audited by the state. Staff has been informed that the state is going to require
more accountability of fuel usage and accurate reconciliation of fuel used.
The current diesel fueling system is comprised of a 5,000-gallon underground tank, a pumping
station, and a tank leak detection system that includes a monitor located inside the Public
Works Supervisor’s office. The leak detection system is mandated by Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) to detect any leaks in the underground storage tank.
Discussion
Staff has researched upgrading the current fuel monitoring system and expanding the state fuel
purchasing program for unleaded gasoline fuel. On-site fueling options provide convenience,
work efficiency, employee accountability, accurate consumption records, and would prevent the
driving of non-licensed equipment (mowers, carts etc.) to private gas stations. It also avoids the
need to fill 5 gallon gas cans and have the potential of spilling fuel.
The proposed upgrades would require employees to swipe a card, enter the vehicle number,
along with vehicle mileage. The system would record the information and send it to a software
program that would track the fuel usage as well as mileage of the vehicle. Staff would no longer
need to spend time logging and recording fuel use for non taxed vehicles and equipment. The
software system will track the usage track fuel that needs to be taxed and track the mileage of
all vehicles. This would allow staff to monitor and perform required maintenance.
By using the State contract for unleaded fuel, the city would see a significant cost savings in fuel
budgets of all the departments: Police, Public Works, and Community Development. Last year
(2013), the City used 19,681.73 gallons of unleaded fuel costing an estimated $65,537.73 using
an average price of $3.33 a gallon. If the City had purchased unleaded fuel from the State fuel
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program last year, the state’s guaranteed price of $2.79 per gallon would have equated to an
estimated cost savings of $10,625.70 for that one-year period.
Staff has been working with two vendors to receive quotes on a new 3,000-gallon unleaded
gasoline fueling station and a new fuel management system that will incorporate the current
diesel tank monitoring system. The following is a summary of the quote estimates:
Contractor Equipment Installation Electrical Est. Total
Zahl PetroleumMaintenance Co. $ 35,521 $ 8,290 $ 6,140 $ 49,951
Pump and Meter Service, Inc. $ 29,684 $14,438 $ 3,340 $ 47,462
The unleaded fuel tank will be above-ground and a concrete containment pad is required to be
constructed beneath it. The following is a summary of the quote estimates:
Contractor Installation of Concrete Pad
Neeck Construction, Inc. $8,100
Pump and Meter Service, Inc. $4,620
The total of Pump and Meter Service quote is $52,082. The 2014 budget includes $30,000 for
the new fueling station and was based upon a rough cost estimate. However, a cost savings in
fuel will be seen by purchasing the fuel off the state contract. This savings is projected to be
about $5,300 for the last 6 months of 2014 and approximately $10,600 (based upon 2013
pricing) each year thereafter. The cost savings equates to a payback period of about would be
4.9 years.
The new unleaded fueling tank, pumps, controllers, and management system could be salvaged
and reinstalled after a new public works building is constructed. It is unclear whether or not the
existing underground diesel fuel tank could be reused, but this is heavily dependent upon sitting
of the new facility.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached that will award a contract to Pump
and Meter Service, Inc of Hopkins, Minnesota for installation of a new unleaded fueling station
and fuel management system at the Public Works Maintenance Facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Peterson
Public Works Supervisor
RESOLUTION 8265
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PUMP AND METER SERVICE, INC. TO INSTALL AN
UNLEADED FUEL STATION AT THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY
WHEREAS, gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment used by Public Works and the
Police Department are re-fueled off-site at various vendors in the city; and
WHEREAS, diesel powered vehicles and equipment are re-fueled on-site at the existing
diesel fueling station located at the Public Works Maintenance Facility, and;
WHEREAS, staff currently reads the diesel fuel used manually by the dial numbers on
the pump and record it on a paper log, and;
WHEREAS, At times the hand written logs and the tank monitor are off by 50 or more
gallons and staff has been informed that the state is going to require more accountability of fuel
usage and accurate reconciliation of fuel used, and;
WHEREAS, The city by using the State contract for unleaded fuel, would see a
significant cost savings in fuel budgets of all the departments, and;
WHEREAS, Staff has been working with two vendors to receive quotes on a new 3,000-
gallon unleaded gasoline fueling station and a new fuel management system that will
incorporate the current diesel tank monitoring system, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City Council accepts the quote that will award a contract to Pump and Meter
Service, Inc of Hopkins, Minnesota for installation of a new unleaded fueling station
and fuel management system at the Public Works Maintenance Facility.
Adopted this 27th day of May, 2014.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 8A
Meeting Date: May 27, 2014
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8263 to Approve a Mutual Aid Agreement Among
Cities within Ramsey County
Introduction:
The last mutual aid agreement approved by the cities in Ramsey County occurred in
1968. Therefore, it was decided among the cities to update the old agreement with
more current terms and conditions so that mutual aid can occur in order to provide the
most appropriate level of public safety in all the cities throughout Ramsey County.
Discussion:
This agreement will address any immediate need for emergency assistance and their
respective law enforcement personnel by all of the following cities, as well as Ramsey
County, the City of Saint Paul, Saint Anthony Village, the City of North Saint Paul, the
City of Mounds View, the City of New Brighton, the City of Roseville, the City of
Maplewood and the City of White Bear Lake.
In order to protect the public peace and safety, preserve lives and the people in each
jurisdiction, all parties in the agreement agree to furnish assistance to one another in
the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Mutual Aid Agreement for all listed jurisdictions.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 8263
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVAL OF A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITIES WITHIN
RAMSEY COUNTY
WHEREAS, the last mutual aid agreement among Ramsey County jurisdictions was
approved in 1968; and
WHEREAS, a more current agreement is in need to update the last signed mutual aid
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the following will comprise the cities referred to as “Parties” for purposes
within this agreement; City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Saint Anthony Village, City of
North Saint Paul, City of Mounds View, City of White Bear Lake, City of Roseville, City
of Maplewood and the City of New Brighton; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to be prepared to adequately address fire, flood, natural
disaster, civil disturbance, or any other emergency that may occur within the
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public peace and safety, preserve the lives and
property of people in each jurisdiction, the parties agree to furnish assistance to one
another in the event of said emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the Mutual Aid agreement among cities
within Ramsey County in order to furnish emergency assistance to each other upon the
terms and conditions set forth in the agreement.
Adopted this 27th day of May 2014.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
March 24, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 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: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, March 24, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, March 24, 2014, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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None. 30
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 32
A. Discussion with Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire 33
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Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire explained she was beginning the second year 35
of her four-year term. She reviewed the cities she represented in District 2 and provided the 36
Council with information on the proposed TCAAP bills before the House and Senate. Ramsey 37
County Commissioner McGuire then discussed the numerous committees she serve on. She 38
reported potholes would be addressed by the County as quickly as possible. She understood the 39
City’s desire to rename and resign County Highway 10. She commented she would continue to 40
work on this issue with MnDOT. 41
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Council Member Meehlhause appreciated Commissioner McGuire’s support on the County Road 43
10 corridor. He asked if the Shoreview Library would be expanded and questioned how this 44
would impact the Mounds View Library. Commissioner McGuire stated this was the case and 45
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renovations to the Shoreview Library would begin in 2015. It was her hope that the expansion in 1
Shoreview would not adversely impact the Mounds View Library. 2
3
Finance Director Beer discussed the high-speed internet cable that the City installed for use at its 4
library noting the City was willing to partner with the County to advance the fiber connectivity. 5
Commissioner McGuire appreciated this suggestion. 6
7
Council Member Meehlhause asked if the House put TCAAP in its bonding bill. Commissioner 8
McGuire stated the House had not placed TCAAP in its bonding bill, which was becoming an 9
extremely frustrating situation. She indicated she and Representative Yarusso would continue 10
working on this issue to have bonding set aside for TCAAP in the Senate bill. She noted the 11
governor supports bonding for TCAAP. She encouraged the Council to contact the Senate 12
Bonding Chair regarding this matter. 13
14
Council Member Mueller requested further comment on the poverty issues in the northeast 15
metro. She encouraged the County to improve the mass transportation in Mounds View to assist 16
employees in getting to and from work. Commissioner McGuire appreciated this comment and 17
understood this was a concern for the northeast metro region. She explained she would bring this 18
concern to the County Board. 19
20
Mayor Flaherty stated County Road 10, a sound wall and the intersection of County Road H and 21
County Road 10 were concerns for Mounds View. He discussed the redevelopment taking place 22
in the City and thanked Commissioner McGuire for her time. 23
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 25
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8234, Approving a Temporary On-Sale 26
Intoxicating Liquor License for Maxx’s Bar and Grill to Sell Liquor During 27
the August 16, 2014, Mounds View Festival in the Park Event. 28
29
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that Maxx’s Bar and Grill was requesting a temporary 30
on-sale intoxicating liquor license to sell liquor at the Festival in the Park on August 16, 2014. 31
She reported all liquor licenses must be approved by the City Council. All necessary permits and 32
fees have been paid by the applicant and the Festival in the Park Committee recommends the 33
Council approve the temporary permit for Maxx’s Bar and Grill. She reported the approval 34
would be contingent upon staff receiving a satisfactory criminal background check. 35
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 37
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 39
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8234, 41
Approving a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Maxx’s Bar and Grill to Sell 42
Liquor during the August 16, 2014, Mounds View Festival in the Park Event., contingent upon a 43
satisfactory criminal background check. 44
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1
2
B. Resolution 8225, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a 3
Cigarette/Tobacco Business License Located at Sam’s Market, 2408 County 4
Road I. 5
6
Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that the present owner of Sam’s Market was requesting 7
a transfer of ownership for its tobacco license. She reported all necessary permits and fees were 8
submitted to the City. However, after reviewing the permit, staff has found several 9
inconsistencies with the information submitted by the applicant. The Council may approve, table 10
or deny the request for the tobacco license transfer. 11
12
Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the inconsistencies on the application. City 13
Attorney Riggs explained the application had substantial inconsistencies in addition to the 14
corporate entity not having an official address. For this reason, staff was asked to look into the 15
matter further. 16
17
Mayor Flaherty asked why the address for the business was filled out incorrectly on the 18
application. Khudier Jaru explained the application was filled out prior to owning Sam’s Market. 19
Therefore an address in Maplewood was used. 20
21
Mayor Flaherty questioned how long Mr. Jaru’s business had been in operation. Mr. Jaru 22
reported his business had just opened. He then discussed a Fish and Chicken Restaurant in St. 23
Paul, which he operated for one year that was now closed. 24
25
Mayor Flaherty inquired when Mr. Jaru purchased Sam’s Market. Mr. Jaru commented the sale 26
closed a month ago and he was now completing renovations on the site. 27
28
City Administrator Ericson reviewed several questions staff had asked of Mr. Jaru noting staff 29
had not received an answer from the applicant. The first question was, has the applicant applied 30
for a tobacco license anywhere else. Mr. Jaru reported he had applied for a tobacco license in 31
Maplewood, which was denied. City Administrator Ericson reported the City of Maplewood has 32
no record of a tobacco license being requested by Mr. Jaru. 33
34
Mayor Flaherty questioned who regulated the sale of tobacco. City Attorney Riggs reported the 35
State and Federal government regulated the sale of tobacco. 36
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City Administrator Ericson inquired if Mr. Jaru had applied for a tobacco license with the City of 38
Faribault. Mr. Jaru explained he had quite some time ago but the application was filled out 39
incorrectly. He was continuing to work on this application with the assistance of an attorney. 40
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City Attorney Riggs further discussed the applications that were filled out for both Mounds View 42
and Faribault, along with the inconsistencies. He noted applications for tobacco permits are to be 43
filled out truthfully, which had not been the case for this applicant. He reported Faribault had 44
denied the request originally and noted Mr. Jaru now had an attorney assisting him with the 45
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process. He further reviewed the options available to the City Council. 1
2
Finance Director Beer questioned if Mr. Jaru’s application could be corrected and resubmitted to 3
the City of Mounds View. Mayor Flaherty believed this to be an option for the applicant. He 4
understood that Mr. Jaru had limited English skills and encouraged him to have an attorney assist 5
him with all future Mounds View Tobacco applications. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty was in favor of the Council moving forward with the tobacco license transfer 8
noting it would only be in effect for the next three months. The Council could then reevaluate 9
the situation at the end of June when the applicant would then have to reapply. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8225, 12
Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License Located at Sam’s 13
Market, 2408 County Road I. 14
15
Council Member Mueller asked if a criminal background check would be completed on the 16
applicant. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated this was not a requirement for tobacco 17
licenses. She reported she was only required to complete a check with the State to see if the 18
applicant had any tobacco violations. 19
20
Council Member Mueller inquired if the City could be held liable if a tobacco license holder 21
failed to report and pay appropriate taxes for tobacco sales. City Attorney Riggs stated the City 22
would not be liable in this situation. 23
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Council Member Gunn questioned the City’s procedure to renew the tobacco license in June. 25
Assistant City Administrator Crane explained a letter would be sent to the applicant by the City 26
in April explaining an application would have to be filled out for the renewal. City Attorney 27
Riggs commented that it was a privilege to hold a tobacco license in the City of Mounds View 28
and not a right. 29
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Council Member Mueller asked if the City now had a copy of Mr. Jaru’s correct address in 31
Fridley. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported she had a copy of Mr. Jaru’s driver’s 32
license on record. 33
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Council Member Gunn inquired if the tobacco license application should be resubmitted with the 35
correct information. City Attorney Riggs stated the Council could direct the applicant to 36
resubmit his application with correct addresses. 37
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Mayor Flaherty questioned if Mr. Jaru had a place of business on Century Avenue in White Bear 39
Lake. Mr. Jaru commented he did not. Assistant City Administrator Crane indicated she had 40
contacted the Secretary of State’s office regarding this matter and Mr. Jaru has not updated his 41
business address information. She reported it was the business owner’s responsibility to update 42
this information. 43
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Council Member Hull asked why the State had Century Avenue as his place of business address. 45
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Mr. Jaru indicated the business address was never changed. 1
2
Council Member Meehlhause commented he was uncomfortable with this request and could not 3
support the tobacco license transfer. 4
5
Council Member Gunn summarized the information the Council was presented with this evening 6
stating she too had concerns with the request. 7
8
Mayor Flaherty withdrew his motion. Council Member Mueller withdrew her second. 9
10
City Attorney Riggs suggested the Council continue this request to allow Staff time to verify the 11
information with the applicant prior to approving the tobacco license transfer. 12
13
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To continue this item consistent with City Chapter 512 14
and direct staff to work with the applicant to resolve the application inconsistencies. 15
16
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 17
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Assistant City Administrator Crane clarified that Mr. Jaru would not be able to sell tobacco or 19
take shipment of tobacco until the Council approved the transfer of the tobacco license. 20
21
C. Resolution 8235, Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Gasoline and 22
Cigarette/Tobacco License Located at the Mounds View BP, 2155 County 23
Road 10. 24
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Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that the present owner of the Mounds View BP, Scott 26
Stevens, was requesting a transfer of ownership for its tobacco license. She reported all 27
necessary permits and fees were submitted to the City. She explained the license would be 28
contingent upon a satisfactory inspection of the Mounds View BP by the Fire Marshal. She 29
reported the tobacco license would expire on June 30, 2014. 30
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Mayor Flaherty questioned when the fire inspection would take place. Assistant City 32
Administrator Crane stated the fire inspection was scheduled for March 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. 33
34
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8235, 35
Approving a Transfer of Ownership for a Gasoline and Cigarette/Tobacco License Located at the 36
Mounds View BP, 2155 County Road 10. 37
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Council Member Meehlhause thanked staff for providing the Council with a copy of the email 39
from Mr. Stevens regarding the improvements Mr. Stevens has planned for the Mounds View 40
BP. 41
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
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D. Resolution 8229, Awarding a Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, 45
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Inc. for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. 1
2
Public Works Director DeBar explained the Council approved bidding documents for Area G at 3
the February 10th City Council meeting. Advertisements were published and the City received 4
nine bids for the project. The low bid was submitted by Northwest Asphalt out of Shakopee, 5
Minnesota. This was the same vendor that has completed the past four street improvement 6
projects for the City of Mounds View. 7
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Public Works Director DeBar indicated Stantec has spoken with Northwest Asphalt regarding the 9
project and was comfortable moving forward with this vendor based on the bid submitted. Staff 10
recommended the Council award the construction contract for Area G to Northwest Asphalt with 11
a construction contingency of 3%. He recommended the Council also approve Stantec’s bid for 12
engineering services, along with the geo-technical services to be provided by Braun Intertec. 13
14
Public Works Director DeBar explained that if the contract is awarded, a neighborhood meeting 15
would be held on April 26, 2014. 16
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if Northwest Asphalt’s bid included the sidewalk along 18
Ardan Avenue. Public Works Director DeBar reported this item was included in the bid amount. 19
20
Council Member Meehlhause requested further information from staff on the Stantec bid. Public 21
Works Director DeBar explained the Stantec bid had increased slightly after adding the sidewalk 22
along Ardan Avenue and several catch basins to the plan profile. He then discussed the expense 23
for review and design services that would be provided by Stantec for Area G. It was noted the 24
original $94,000 for design should be adjusted to $133,000. 25
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Council Member Mueller questioned if the Director of Public Works should be authorized to 27
approve contingency expenses, upwards of $60,000. City Administrator Ericson commented this 28
issue had been discussed in the past by the Council and it was determined that staff needed some 29
level of flexibility to handle issues that could not wait two weeks for Council approval. He 30
stated in the long run, it would cost the City more money to stop the project in order to receive 31
Council approval for contingency matters. 32
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Mayor Flaherty inquired if the requested 3% contingency would be sufficient. Public Works 34
Director DeBar stated a 5% contingency had been requested in the past, but he was comfortable 35
with 3% given the level of trust that had been established with Northwest Asphalt. 36
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Council Member Mueller inquired if the City would be following up with the companies that 38
would not be receiving the bid. Public Works Director DeBar commented he would send 39
Northwest Asphalt a notice that they had received the bid and a notice with bid bonds would be 40
sent back to the other companies. 41
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MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt 8229, Awarding a 43
Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement 44
Project – Area G, amending the Stantec design fees. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
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E. Resolution 8230, Authorizing Barr Engineering to Perform Phase 1 Sediment 4
Sampling for Silver View Pond. 5
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Public Works Director DeBar stated as a requirement of the City’s MS4 permit, the City had to 7
manage, operate and maintain its stormwater system in a manner that reduced discharged 8
pollutants to the maximum extent practical. He reported Silver View Pond was excavated in 9
1982 to accommodate stormwater management on a 146-acre development. This pond has three 10
distinct arms and, over the years, the permanent storage area has filled with sediment. 11
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Public Works Director DeBar indicated the MPCA recommends that stormwater ponds be 13
evaluated for sediment removal when the pond volume is reduced to 50%. This occurs roughly 14
once every 30 years. He indicated the Council authorized Barr Engineering to complete a 15
sediment survey in 2012. At that time, Barr Engineering determined that Silver View Pond was 16
38% full of sediment. Staff briefly discussed the estimated expense for the dredging of Silver 17
View Pond and recommended the Council authorize Barr Engineering to perform the Phase 1 18
Sediment sampling. He explained the City had funds available to cover the expense of the 19
sampling. He reported that after the testing was completed, the Council could evaluate when the 20
pond would need to be dredged and could apply for grants to assist with the expense. 21
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Council Member Mueller questioned what information the City would gather from the testing 23
results and asked how long test results would stand. Public Works Director DeBar explained the 24
test results would provide the Council with information on the type and classification of the 25
sediment in the pond. Staff further discussed the benefits of knowing the classification of the 26
sediment within Silver View Pond noting the expense for dredging would also be greater 27
understood. He believed that based on past experience with the PCA, the samples taken in 2014 28
could be used for future dredging. 29
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Mayor Flaherty inquired what information Barr Engineering would provide the City from the 31
samples. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the report from Barr Engineering would 32
explain where the samples were taken from the pond, an estimation of when the pond should be 33
dredged, a cost estimate for dredging, and what future work may be required on the pond. 34
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Mayor Flaherty expressed frustration with the 21% increase in the expense for the sample testing. 36
He requested staff speak with Barr Engineering regarding this matter. 37
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if the amount of sediment within the pond affected the 39
expense of the dredging. Public Works Director DeBar reported there was a direct correlation 40
between the amount of sediment that would need to be removed and the expense. 41
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Council Member Meehlhause stated the $1-$2 million expense for dredging this pond was a huge 43
expense given the fact the City only has a $5 million yearly budget. Public Works Director 44
DeBar explained that the information gathered from the samples would assist the City in 45
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budgeting for this expense. He stated the City could also then further examine its stormwater 1
rates. 2
3
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8230, 4
Authorizing Barr Engineering to Perform Phase 1 Sediment Sampling for Silver View Pond. 5
6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
8
F. Resolution 8231, Approving the Release of Resolution 5541B and 9
Development Agreement No. 01-124 between the City of Mounds View and 10
Minnesota Institute of Public Health. 11
12
Planning Associate Heller stated that in 2001, the Minnesota Institute of Public Health 13
constructed a building at 2720 Highway 10 and operated at this location for 12 years. In 14
December of 2012 the building was vacated. She indicated the building has since been on the 15
market and would change ownership in the next several weeks. The new owner has requested 16
that the City release the Resolution and Development Agreement on the property. Staff had no 17
issues with the request and recommended the Council proceed with approving the release of 18
resolution and development agreement between the City of Mounds View and the Minnesota 19
Institute of Public Health. 20
21
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8231, 22
Approving the Release of Resolution 5541B and Development Agreement No. 01-124 between 23
the City of Mounds View and Minnesota Institute of Public Health. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
G. Resolution 8232, Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel 28
Truck Equipment. 29
30
Public Works Supervisor Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of a snowplow 31
from Crysteel truck equipment. He described how the eight-foot plow would be used by the 32
Public Works Department noting the cost was $5,699. He reported staff had budgeted $6,350 for 33
the expense. He recommended the Council approve the expense for the snowplow. 34
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if this plow would expand the City’s capacity for snow 36
removal. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated this was the case. 37
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Council Member Mueller noted a change on the Resolution stating the plow should be 8 feet and 39
not 8 inches. 40
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Council Member Gunn questioned if the City would be charged sales tax for the purchase. 42
Finance Director Beer reported the City would not be charged sales tax for the eight-foot plow. 43
44
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8232, 45
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Approving the Purchase of a Snow Plow from Crysteel Truck Equipment, as amended. 1
2
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
4
H. Resolution 8233, Approving the Purchase of a Water Control Valve for the 5
Booster Station. 6
7
Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained that one of the responsibilities of the Public Works 8
Department was to operate the water distribution system within the City. It was noted the water 9
control valve controls the flow of water from the water distribution system. He reported the 10
City’s water control valve was leaking and was originally installed in 1971. Staff received 11
several quotes for this piece of equipment with the low bid coming in at $10,976 from Kudrow 12
Equipment. The expense to install the valve was $6,550 from Municipal Builders. He noted 13
staff had budgeted $15,000 for the valve and $5,000 for the installation expense. Public Works 14
Supervisor Peterson recommended the Council approve the purchase and installation of the water 15
control valve for the booster station. 16
17
Mayor Flaherty questioned if the City could reduce the freight expense by picking up the valve in 18
Chaska. Public Works Supervisor Peterson explained he could investigate this further. 19
20
Council Member Mueller expressed concern with this request as Kudrow Equipment would have 21
the proper equipment to transfer the valve without incident. Public Works Supervisor Peterson 22
anticipated the valve would be placed on a pallet and that City staff would be able to transfer the 23
valve safely. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8233, 26
Approving the Purchase of a Water Control Valve for the Booster Station. 27
28
Council Member Mueller thanked staff for the detailed report and photographs of the failing 29
valve. She inquired how long the City’s water service would be interrupted through the 30
replacement of this valve. Public Works Supervisor Peterson commented the booster station was 31
currently down and there would be no disruption in the City’s water service. 32
33
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 34
35
I. Resolution 8237, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 F550 Pickup Truck. 36
37
Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated that the Public Works Department completed necessary 38
maintenance throughout the City. He discussed these services in detail noting the Public Works 39
Department was currently using a 1999 dump box truck. It was recommended the Council 40
approve the purchase of a new 2015 F550 pickup truck. He reviewed the expense for the truck 41
noting $70,000 was budgeted by staff in 2014 for this purchase. 42
43
Mayor Flaherty understood the vehicle being replaced was 15 years old. He asked if the current 44
vehicle was in need of replacement due to the number of repairs or if the vehicle was simply on 45
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the replacement schedule. Public Works Supervisor Peterson commented the sides of the box 1
had been repaired and were no longer operational. He noted the replacement schedule initially 2
had this truck replaced in 10 years, but has since been pushed back to 15 years. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty inquired what trucks would be replaced by the Public Works Department in 5
2015. Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated no trucks would be replaced in 2015. 6
7
Mayor Flaherty questioned how the new Public Works employee would be funded for the 8
remainder of the year. Finance Director Beer discussed how the salary for the Public Works 9
Project Coordinator would be covered through several utility funds and the general fund for the 10
remainder of 2014. 11
12
Mayor Flaherty suggested the Public Works Department consider purchasing one service truck in 13
2014 and another in 2015 given the unbudgeted increase in their budget from the Project 14
Coordinator. He wanted to see the 2014 budget remain as balanced as possible. 15
16
Public Works Director DeBar discussed the staffing changes within the Public Works 17
Department noting the pay differences between the Parks Supervisor and the Parks Maintenance 18
Worker would provide a $25,000-27,000 surplus. These funds would be used to cover the 19
majority of the Project Manager’s salary for 2014. 20
21
Council Member Mueller stated the economy was turning and prices were on the rise. She feared 22
that if the City were to hold off on the truck purchase for another year, the expense would 23
increase. She reported the two trucks due for replacement were already 15 years old and the 24
expense for repairs would become costly. She recommended the Council move forward with the 25
purchase of both service trucks. 26
27
Council Member Gunn commented the Parks Department truck purchase has been delayed since 28
2009. 29
30
Mayor Flaherty believed this was due to further reevaluation of the City’s vehicle replacement 31
plan and not because the vehicle was inoperable. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8237, 34
Approving the Purchase of a 2015 F550 Pickup Truck. 35
36
Council Member Meehlhause supported the vehicle replacement plan and the recommendation 37
made by staff. He explained that the Council approved the hire of the Public Works Project 38
Manager and did not believe the purchase of these vehicles, which were slated within the 2014 39
budget, should be hindered based on the new hire. 40
41
Mayor Flaherty understood this point and commented he was just trying to keep the City within 42
the 2014 budget. 43
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Council Member Gunn questioned why the purchase required a 5% contingency. Public Works 45
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Supervisor Peterson stated this would allow for a radio, antenna or additional lights to be 1
installed, only if necessary. 2
3
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. 4
5
J. Resolution 8238, Approving the Purchase of a 2015 Service Truck for the 6
Parks Department. 7
8
Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated that the Parks Department had a 1999 Ford F250 that 9
was due for replacement. This vehicle replacement has been postponed since 2009. He 10
discussed the services completed with by this vehicle in detail. It was recommended the Council 11
approve the purchase of a new 2015 service truck for the Parks Department. He reviewed the 12
expense for the truck noting this was a budgeted item within the 2014 budget. 13
14
Council Member Mueller asked if these vehicles would be rigged and ready for this summer. 15
Public Works Supervisor Peterson anticipated the trucks would take eight to twelve weeks to 16
complete. 17
18
Mayor Flaherty questioned how much the City spent on maintaining this vehicle in 2013. Public 19
Works Supervisor Peterson did not have a detailed account of the funds spent, but knew the head 20
gasket was recently replaced. 21
22
Council Member Meehlhause inquired why staff was requesting an F350 for this service truck. 23
Public Works Supervisor Peterson stated the larger utility box would be better served by an 24
F350. He reported the maintenance department has been stressing the current F250 truck with an 25
overloaded utility box. 26
27
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8238, 28
Approving the Purchase of a 2015 Service Truck for the Parks Department. 29
30
Mayor Flaherty questioned what the City would do with the trade in proceeds for both trucks. 31
Finance Director Beer explained these funds would be placed in the general fund. 32
33
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Flaherty) Motion carried. 34
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 36
37
Council Member Meehlhause asked to remove Item 8A. 38
39
A. Resolution 8228, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for 40
the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. 41
B. Resolution 8236, Approving a Residential Kennel License for Debbie 42
Wysong, located at 7063 Knollwood Drive. 43
C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to Consider 44
the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 886, an Ordinance 45
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Amending Chapter 607 of the Municipal Code Relating to Commercial 1
Vehicles. 2
3
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended removing 4
Item 8A. 5
6
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 7
8
A. Resolution 8228, Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for 9
the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. 10
11
Council Member Meehlhause commented the account number for this expense needed correction 12
as TIF District #1 was no longer in use. Finance Director Beer reviewed the correct account 13
number with the Council. 14
15
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8228, 16
Approving the Purchase of Grouped Mailbox Supplies for the 2014 Street and Utility 17
Improvement Project – Area G, as amended. 18
19
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 20
21
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 22
23
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as 26
presented. 27
28
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 31
A. January 27, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 32
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 5, Line 8 the word steal should read 34
steel. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the January 27, 2014, City Council meeting 37
minutes as corrected. 38
39
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 40
41
B. February 10, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 42
43
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the February 10, 2014, City Council 44
meeting minutes as presented. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
3
C. February 24, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 4
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Council Member Meehlhause requested a correction on Page 6, Line 27 should read Irondale 6
Cross Country. In addition, on Page 7, Line 44 legislation should be changed to legislature. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the February 24, 2014, City Council meeting 9
minutes as corrected. 10
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
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11. REPORTS 14
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 15
16
Council Member Meehlhause stated he attended the Twin Cities Gateway Board meeting last 17
week. He noted Mounds View would be awarded $6,500 for Festival in the Park for promotional 18
needs. He reviewed the healthy balance of funds accumulated by Twin Cities Gateway in 2013, 19
noting lodging taxes were $60,000 higher than estimated. He suggested Steve Markuson attend 20
a future Council worksession meeting. 21
22
Council Member Mueller noted the Mounds View Business Council met last week. The group 23
would meet again on April 9th. She reported the League of Minnesota Cities Finance Department 24
will meet to discuss budgetary considerations for 2015, including the insurance trust and building 25
expansion. She noted the 2014 League of Minnesota Cities Conference would be held on June 26
18-20 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sessions planned for the event were reviewed. She explained 27
she planned to attend the conference. 28
29
Mayor Flaherty stated he participated in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Bel Rae Assisted 30
Living of Mounds View (formerly Coventry Senior Living). He was excited to see this 31
development beginning. He reported the 10th Annual Town Hall Meeting would be held on 32
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. The schedule of events planned for the meeting was 33
reviewed and all residents were encouraged to attend. 34
35
B. Reports of Staff. 36
37
City Administrator Ericson provided the Council with an update on the City Hall monument 38
sign. He explained the vendor had found a solution for the electrical concern and the sign should 39
be operational by next week. 40
41
City Administrator Ericson noted Ramsey County was requesting Bel Rae Assisted Living of 42
Mounds View to find an alternative access point to their site. This change would require an 43
amendment to the Limited Use Agreement to allow for parking and access on Greenfield. He 44
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reported the contractor would be responsible for returning the new access point to its current 1
condition after all work was completed. He questioned if the Council supported this amendment. 2
3
Council Member Meehlhause asked if the City would receive additional compensation because 4
of the proposed amendment. City Administrator Ericson anticipated the City would receive 5
additional compensation. 6
7
The Council supported staff’s recommendation. 8
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1. Public Works Annual Report 10
11
Public Works Director DeBar discussed the 2013 Annual Report with the Council. He 12
highlighted the projects completed along with the shifts made to personnel. He reviewed the 13
amount of water pumped and discussed the number of water service breaks. He noted the 14
County would be rehabbing County Road I in 2015. 15
16
Public Works Director DeBar reported the Wellhead Protection Plan was completed and 17
approved. He then reviewed the cost saving measures seen by the City due to his coordinating 18
efforts. He noted utilities for the TCAAP site would continue to be discussed with the City of 19
Arden Hills. 20
21
Public Works Director DeBar explained Area F was completed in 2013 and the City had only 22
three more improvement projects remaining. He was proud of the park improvements completed 23
at Silver View Park and reported the City received “Tree City” Status again for the 32nd year in a 24
row. 25
26
Public Works Director DeBar questioned if the Street Committee should remain intact or if the 27
group could be disbanded. Mayor Flaherty recommended this be discussed with the group. He 28
did not object to disbanding the group. 29
30
Council Member Meehlhause agreed stating 2015 would be the last year they would need to 31
meet. 32
33
Council Member Mueller was pleased by the work completed by the Street Committee along 34
with their endorsement of each Street Improvement project. She suggested the committee remain 35
in place through 2015. 36
37
Council Member Gunn believed there were a few non-standard streets still in place that should 38
be reviewed by the Street Committee in 2015. 39
40
Mayor Flaherty thanked Public Works Director DeBar for his thorough report. 41
42
Finance Director Beer provided the Council with an update on the franchise renewal with 43
Comcast noting a public meeting would be held in April. 44
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C. Reports of City Attorney. 1
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City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 3
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12. Town Hall Meeting: Monday, March 31, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. 5
Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 6
Next Council Meeting: Monday, 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 7
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13. ADJOURNMENT 9
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 p.m. 11
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
April 14, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 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: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, April 14, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
22
Council Member Meehlhause requested Item 7E under New Business be discussed before Item 23
7A on the agenda. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Mueller. To Approve the Monday, April 14, 2014, agenda as 26
amended. 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 31
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None. 33
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 35
A. Arbor Day Proclamation. 36
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Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring Friday, April 25, 2014 to be Arbor Day in the City 38
of Mounds View. He discussed the numerous benefits of trees in the community, encouraged 39
residents to partake in this wonderful event and was proud that Mounds View continued to be a 40
Tree City USA. 41
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 43
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E. Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., to Consider the First Reading and Introduction 45
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of Ordinance 886, an Ordinance that would Amend Chapter 607 of the City 1
Code Pertaining to Commercial Vehicles. 2
3
City Administrator Ericson stated that this item has been previously discussed by the Council at 4
the January, February and March worksessions. He explained that numerous homeowners in 5
Mounds View were bringing commercial vehicles home and parking them in their driveways 6
during the day or overnight. He reported these vehicles were over the designated weight limits 7
(Class E) within City Code. 8
9
City Administrator Ericson reported the Council was proposing to expand the commercial 10
vehicle limits to allow for a Class G weight limit in residential neighborhoods. The Council 11
would be restricting residents to allow for only one commercial vehicle on residential properties. 12
These commercial vehicles could have no more than six wheels, and must be licensed and 13
operable. Staff reviewed the proposed Ordinance in further detail and recommended the Council 14
hold a public hearing and introduce Ordinance 886. 15
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Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. 17
18
City Administrator Ericson noted an email he received from Mary Mullen regarding the proposed 19
City Code changes. He stated she referred a portion of her comments to Section 1106 regarding 20
Home Businesses. He explained Home Businesses would continue to be allowable and the new 21
language would be consistent with the current City Code. It was noted Ms. Mullen opposed the 22
Ordinance amendment. 23
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Carlie Steinbach, 7861 Woodlawn Drive, indicated she received a new road last year and had 25
concerns with how heavy commercial vehicles would impact her roadway. In addition, she 26
commented there were a lot of children biking and skating on her road and wanted to keep them 27
safe. 28
29
Matt Severance, 2341 Laport, inquired if the City would allow for variances to the City Code, if 30
the language change were not to pass. 31
32
Mayor Flaherty stated the City was not prepared to make exceptions to the City Code at this time. 33
34
Marilyn Eibs, 7790 Greenwood Drive, stated she has been a resident in Mounds View since 35
1959. She requested the City protect the new streets and not allow additional commercial 36
vehicles in residential neighborhoods. 37
38
Christian Fentin, 7948 Edgewood, reported he owns Fentin Lawncare and has recently moved to 39
Mounds View with his wife and kids. He agreed Mounds View should protect their roadways, 40
but stated the slightly higher weight allowance would allow him to continue to operate his home 41
business. 42
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Hearing no further public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. 44
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Council Member Hull asked if neighboring communities allowed for larger commercial vehicles. 1
City Administrator Ericson stated this was the case. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty understood that more people were working from home or worked as a 4
subcontractor and was required to bring a commercial vehicle home. He provided comment on 5
the discussion Council had regarding the size and weight limits that would be allowed within 6
residential neighborhoods. He reported the City did not have a large number of commercial 7
vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods currently and for this reason, he supported the 8
proposed Ordinance amendment. He indicated if commercial vehicle parking became a concern 9
in the future, the Council could revisit the matter. 10
11
Code Enforcement Officer Craig Swalchick discussed the size and weight of vehicles that would 12
be allowed in residential neighborhoods. He reported that by increasing the weight limit within 13
City Code, there would not be a huge change in the vehicles allowed. 14
15
Council Member Mueller noted commercial vehicles would have to be parked on improved 16
surfaces on a homeowners’ property and could not be parked on City streets. Code Enforcement 17
Officer Swalchick stated this was the case. 18
19
Council Member Mueller believed that the City Code needed to be revised to more closely 20
aligned with the times. 21
22
Council Member Gunn commented that the Council was not allowing larger trucks (semis, 23
moving vans, etc.) to move into residential neighborhoods, but rather, to allow for trucks that 24
were already located in the R-1 district. She thanked Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick for 25
bringing this concern to the Council’s attention. 26
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Mayor Flaherty reiterated that the code would not allow for vehicles with more than six wheels in 28
the R-1 zoning district. 29
30
Earling Eibs, 7790 Greenwood Drive, stated he has lived in the City for more than 55 years. He 31
expressed concern with how commercial vehicles would block site lines when parked in 32
residential driveways. 33
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Council Member Meehlhause asked if City Code allowed for vehicles to be parked in the City’s 35
right-of-way. Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick indicated that vehicles were not to park in 36
the right-of-way. This assisted in keeping sight lines free and clear for passing traffic. 37
38
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 886, 39
an Ordinance that would Amend Chapter 607 of the City Code Pertaining to Commercial 40
Vehicles. 41
42
Mayor Flaherty commented the Council was accepting the First Reading this evening. He 43
explained a Second Reading and further comments would be taken at the Council’s April 28th 44
meeting. 45
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Council Member Mueller believed the Council was helping honest, hardworking neighbors 2
through the Code amendment by allowing them to keep their existing commercial vehicles 3
parked on their property. 4
5
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
7
A. Resolution 8239, Approving the Hire of David Radtke as a Mounds View 8
Police Officer. 9
10
Police Chief Kinney recommended the Council approve the hire of David Radtke as a Mounds 11
View Police Officer. He explained the Department had a vacancy due to the resignation of 12
Officer Stoffel. The hiring process was discussed in further detail and it was noted Mr. Radtke 13
successfully completed all testing. He reported Mr. Radtke was raised in Mounds View and 14
looked forward to serving this community. 15
16
Council Member Meehlhause asked if there was concern given the fact Mr. Radtke was not at the 17
top of the compiled hire list. Police Chief Kinney voiced no concern with this and was confident 18
in Mr. Radtke’s ability. 19
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Council Member Mueller questioned if an exit interview would be held with Officer Stoffel. 21
Police Chief Kinney commented a questionnaire was presented to Officer Stoffel, but noted his 22
feedback and completion of the paperwork was voluntary. He explained that Officer Stoffel 23
resigned his position with Mounds View to accept a position closer to his place of residence. 24
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8239, 26
Approving the Hire of David Radtke as a Mounds View Police Officer. 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
30
B. Resolution 8242, Approving a Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement 31
Labor Services (LELS) Local 204 (Mounds View Patrol Officers). 32
33
City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve a three-year labor contract for the Law 34
Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 204. He noted the contract expired in 2013. He 35
indicated a pay study was completed and it was found the City’s officers were being paid 36
comparable to neighboring cities. The proposed changes within the contract were reviewed with 37
the Council, along with the retirement plan classes. It was recommended the Council authorize 38
the contract with the understanding the class system may need to be amended by the plan 39
administrator. 40
41
Council Member Meehlhause requested clarification on the refused/unpaid overtime statement 42
within the contract. Police Chief Kinney stated he has not had to exercise this clause. Finance 43
Director Beer indicated this statement could be getting to the department’s need to equally 44
distribute overtime between the officers. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8242, 2
Approving a Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 204 3
(Mounds View Patrol Officers), with the understanding the class system may need to be amended 4
by the plan administrator. 5
6
Council Member Mueller was pleased that staff had negotiated a three-year agreement. She 7
commended City staff and the labor union for coming together and reaching this agreement. 8
9
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
11
C. Resolution 8243, Approving a Labor Agreement with the Public Works 12
Group. 13
14
City Administrator Ericson requested the Council approve a three-year labor agreement with the 15
Public Works group. He reported the previous agreement had expired at the end of 2013. He 16
noted a compensation study was completed and from a comparable standpoint, Mounds View 17
was underpaying its Public Works Maintenance employees by 4.45%. He reviewed the proposed 18
changes within the contract and recommended Council approval. 19
20
Mayor Flaherty questioned if the rate increase was included in the 2014 budget. Finance Director 21
Beer reported he had a rate increase of 3.93% in the 2014 budget. 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8243, 24
Approving a Labor Agreement with the Public Works Group. 25
26
Council Member Meehlhause stated he would have liked to have seen the market rate adjustment 27
spread out over several years. However, after discussing this further with the Council, he 28
indicated he would be supporting the contract as proposed. 29
30
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 31
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D. Resolution 8245, Approving a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License for Sam’s 33
Food Market Located at 2408 County Road I. 34
35
Assistant City Administrator Crane requested the Council approve a cigarette/tobacco business 36
license for Sam’s Food Market as the business has changed ownership. It was noted all 37
necessary paperwork and fees have been paid to the City. She reported the Council previously 38
discussed this item at the March 24th meeting and staff recommended the Council table action 39
until several inconsistencies could be clarified with the applicant. 40
41
Assistant City Administrator Crane explained that on April 10, 2014 staff and Council Member 42
Meehlhause met with the applicant, his interpreter and the City Attorney Riggs. A discussion 43
was held regarding the inconsistencies and staff was now comfortable with the Council 44
approving the cigarette/tobacco license for Sam’s Market with several conditions. Staff reviewed 45
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the conditions in detail with the Council, noting the eleven conditions would be made a part of 1
City Code and were reviewed and recommended by the City Attorney. 2
3
Council Member Gunn suggested the reference to the sale of “dice” be clarified. Finance 4
Director Beer indicated “dice” was a reference to crack cocaine. 5
6
Council Member Hull questioned how soon Sam’s Market would have to comply with the 7
conditions. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported the applicant would have to comply 8
immediately. 9
10
Council Member Mueller thanked staff and Council Member Meehlhause and City Attorney 11
Riggs for working through the areas of concern with the applicant to resolve the confusion. 12
13
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8245, 14
Approving a Cigarette/Tobacco Business License for Sam’s Food Market Located at 2408 15
County Road I, contingent on the eleven (11) conditions proposed by staff, revising Letter E. 16
17
Council Member Meehlhause stated originally he was uncomfortable with approving this license, 18
but after meeting with the applicant, along with staff he now supported the request. 19
20
Mayor Flaherty reported the 11 conditions were required of all establishments that sell 21
tobacco/cigarettes. 22
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 26
A. Resolution 8244, Approving a Garbage and Rubbish Hauler Business 27
License for Nitti Sanitation, Inc. 28
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, April 28, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., for 29
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8312 30
Red Oak Drive. 31
C. Schedule a Public Hearings for Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to 32
Consider On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for Moe’s (located at 2400 33
County Road 10), The Mermaid (located at 2200 County Road 10), and El 34
Loro (located at 2535 County Road 10. 35
D. Schedule Public Hearings for Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:05 p.m., to 36
Consider Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for ABC Liquor (located at 37
2840 County Road 10), Big Top Liquor (located at 2577 County Road 10), 38
and Vino & Stogies (located at 2345 County Road H2). 39
E. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., to 40
Consider an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License for SuperAmerica, located at 41
2640 County Road I. 42
F. Resolution 8241, Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2014 43
through December 2014. 44
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MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1
2
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 3
4
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 5
6
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 7
8
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as 9
presented. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 14
15
None. 16
17
11. REPORTS 18
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 19
20
Council Member Gunn reported on April 17, 2014 there would be a public hearing regarding the 21
Comcast franchise renewal. Comments were welcomed from the public in written form or at the 22
hearing. She reported the hearing would be held at the Shoreview Council Chambers. 23
24
Council Member Gunn noted the Irondale Robotics team took first in the 10,000 Lakes 25
Competition. This guaranteed the team a trip to the international tournament. She stated the 26
Irondale Color Guard ranked 7th at a recent competition in Dayton, Ohio. 27
28
Council Member Mueller indicated the Festival in the Park committee would be meeting on 29
April 15, 2014 at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Those interested in volunteering were invited to attend. 30
31
Council Member Mueller stated Boy Scout Troop #267 would be Scouting for Food on April 26th 32
for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. 33
34
Council Member Mueller noted Area G of the Street Improvement Program would be having a 35
public informational meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those who are 36
unable to attend could stream the meeting from the City’s website. 37
38
Mayor Flaherty reported City Hall would be open on Friday, April 18, 2014. 39
40
B. Reports of Staff. 41
42
City Administrator Ericson stated the Community Center would be holding its annual Resource 43
Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 44
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City Administrator Ericson was pleased to report the City Hall’s monument sign was now 1
operational. He explained that staff would continue to learn more about the sign software in 2
order for the messages on the reader board to remain with City Code. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty recommended all messages remain within City Code or that the Council consider 5
a sign code amendment for the corridor. 6
7
City Administrator Ericson indicated Spring Clean-Up Day would be held on May 10th from 9:00 8
a.m. to noon at the public works facility. Notices would be sent to the public shortly. 9
10
City Administrator Ericson stated there were several tax-forfeited parcels in the Meadows area, 11
which was surrounded by approximately eight acres of City owned land. He explained the City 12
could buy these two parcels for an estimated $900. He believed it made sense for the City to 13
purchase these properties. He inquired if the Council supported the land acquisition. The 14
Council recommended the land purchase move forward. 15
16
C. Reports of City Attorney. 17
18
There was nothing additional to report. 19
20
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 21
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 28, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 22
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13. ADJOURNMENT 24
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. 26
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
April 28, 2014 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 County Road 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: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
A. Monday, April 28, 2014, City Council Agenda. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the Monday, April 28, 2014, agenda as 23
presented. 24
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
5. PUBLIC INPUT 28
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Cam Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, expressed concern with the City’s inability to reign in 30
nuisance code violations. He questioned why garbage cans were allowed to be placed in front of 31
homes in Mounds View. He believed that garbage cans should not be visible from the street. He 32
encouraged the City to assist with these matters as home values were being impacted. He did not 33
approve of commercial or recreational vehicles/trailers being parked in driveways and yards. He 34
recommended the City improve its code enforcement efforts as it would enhance the entire 35
community. 36
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Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Obert for his comments. He reported the City has improved its code 38
enforcement efforts over the past three or four years. He discussed the technology investments 39
that the City has made as well. 40
41
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 42
A. Audit Presentation, Aaron Nielsen, CPA, Principal at MMKR Certified 43
Public Accountants 44
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Aaron Nielsen, CPA with MMKR Certified Public Accountants reviewed the City’s audit in 1
detail with the Council. He provided highlights on the management report. Fund balances were 2
discussed along with the Mounds View’s net position. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Nielsen for his report and commended Finance Director Beer for his 5
efforts on behalf of the City. 6
7
B. Mayoral Proclamation Establishing May as “Building Safety Month” 8
9
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the City of 10
Mounds View. 11
12
C. Mayoral Proclamation – National Police Week 13
14
Mayor Flaherty read a proclamation declaring May 11, 2014 through May 17, 2014 to be 15
National Police Week in the City of Mounds View. 16
17
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 18
A. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing, Resolution 8248, Consideration of a Conditional 19
Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8312 Red Oak Drive. 20
21
Planning Associate Heller indicated the applicant, Chuck Pelton, is requesting approval of a 22
conditional use permit for an oversize detached garage on his property at 8312 Red Oak Drive. 23
The applicant wants to expand his house by attaching the existing detached garage and turning it 24
into living space. He then plans to build a new 1,800 square foot garage behind the house with a 25
driveway. 26
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Planning Associate Heller explained the applicant submitted plans for a garage larger than what 28
City Code allows without a conditional use permit. Any building larger than 952 square feet 29
must get City approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant will also be installing a 30
driveway that connects to the existing driveway and leads to the new garage in the backyard. She 31
reviewed the conditional use permit requirements per City Code and noted the Planning 32
Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit as requested. 33
34
Mayor Flaherty opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 35
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Hearing no public input, Mayor Flaherty closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 37
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Council Member Meehlhause asked what was being stored in the existing garage. Chuck Pelton, 39
8312 Red Oak Drive, commented his plan was to store his vehicles in the new garage. 40
41
Council Member Meehlhause suggested the garage be moved closer to the property line as this 42
would create a straighter driveway for the applicant. Mr. Pelton stated the trees and power line in 43
the rear yard may not make this possible. 44
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Mayor Flaherty inquired when the work would be completed. Mr. Pelton anticipated having the 1
work done in the next 12 months. 2
3
Mayor Flaherty was pleased that the applicant has been speaking with his neighbors throughout 4
this entire garage expansion process. 5
6
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8248, 7
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage at 8312 Red Oak Drive. 8
9
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10
11
B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 886, an Ordinance Amending 12
Mounds View City Code Chapter 607 Relating to Commercial Vehicle 13
Parking Regulations. 14
15
City Administrator Ericson stated the Council introduced Ordinance 886 at its April 14th 16
meeting. This item was brought to the Council in January as numerous homeowners in Mounds 17
View were bringing commercial vehicles home and parking them in their driveways during the 18
day or overnight. He reported many of these vehicles were over the designated weight limits 19
(Class E) allowed in City Code. 20
21
City Administrator Ericson reported the Council was proposing to expand the commercial 22
vehicle limits to allow for a Class G weight limit in residential neighborhoods. It was noted the 23
Ordinance would be restricting residents to only one commercial vehicle on residential 24
properties. In addition, the commercial vehicles could have no more than six wheels, and must 25
be licensed and operable. Staff reviewed the proposed Ordinance in further detail and 26
recommended the Council adopt Ordinance 886. 27
28
Mayor Flaherty asked if anyone in the public wanted to speak on this item. 29
30
Cam Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, discussed the City of Brooklyn Park’s ban on commercial 31
vehicles in residential areas. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 886, 34
an Ordinance Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 607 Relating to Commercial Vehicle 35
Parking Regulations. 36
37
Council Member Meehlhause believed that times had changed since 1981 and more residents 38
were working from their home. He supported the proposed change to Chapter 607 of City Code. 39
He reiterated that residential properties would only be allowed to have one commercial vehicle 40
parked on their property. 41
42
Mayor Flaherty supported the Ordinance as well. 43
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ROLL CALL: Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller/Flaherty. 45
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2
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C. Resolution 8249, Consideration of the Minor Subdivision of 3033 Bronson 4
Drive. 5
6
Planning Associate Heller explained that Rick Beyer, owner of 3033 Bronson Drive, has applied 7
for a minor subdivision to split his lot in half. This subdivision would create one additional lot, 8
and the applicant plans to build a house on the new vacant lot to sell. The applicant has provided 9
staff with a Certificate of Survey showing the proposed subdivision. It was noted the applicant 10
would be responsible for paying the City a $1,500 park dedication fee for the new lot. It was 11
noted the proposed request meets all City Code requirements. Staff explained the Planning 12
Commission discussed this matter in March and recommended approval of the minor 13
subdivision. 14
15
Mayor Flaherty requested further information from the applicant on his intentions for the two 16
lots. Rick Beyer, 3033 Bronson Drive, explained he would be fixing up the house on the existing 17
lot to sell. He indicated the newly created lot would then have a home built on it. 18
19
Council Member Mueller asked if Parcel B would maintain the existing driveway. Mr. Beyer 20
reported the existing driveway would have to be removed. 21
22
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8249, 23
Consideration of the Minor Subdivision of 3033 Bronson Drive. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
D. Resolution 8250, Approving the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Parcels in the 28
Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. 29
30
City Administrator Ericson requested that the Council consider approving the acquisition of tax 31
forfeited parcels in the Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. He explained that staff has spoken with 32
the County and the parcels have been revalued. It was noted the two parcels were undevelopable. 33
He reported Parcel 1 would cost the City $592, and Parcel 2 would cost $489. Staff 34
recommended the Council approve the parcel acquisitions. 35
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Council Member Meehlhause asked where Parcel 3 was located. City Administrator Ericson 37
stated Parcel 3 was located on the backside of Groveland Road and was completely landlocked. 38
39
Council Member Meehlhause questioned what fund would cover the purchase price for the two 40
parcels. Finance Director Beer stated the Special Projects Fund would cover this expense. 41
42
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8250, 43
Approving the Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Parcels in the Laport Meadows Wetlands Area. 44
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Mayor Flaherty supported the purchase of the two parcels as each could be used by the City for 1
storm water management. 2
3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
5
8. CONSENT AGENDA 6
A. Resolution 8246, Approving a Garbage/Rubbish Hauler License for Curbside 7
Waste, Inc. 8
B. Resolution 8247, Approving a Restaurant License for Alnahar Food Services, 9
Doing Business as Tony’s Sandwich King, located at 2546 County Road 10. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 16
17
Finance Director Beer answered the Council's questions related to claims. 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as presented. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24
A. March 10, 2014, City Council Meeting Minutes. 25
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the March 10, 2014, City Council meeting 27
minutes as presented. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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11. REPORTS 32
A. Reports of Mayor and Council. 33
34
Council Member Meehlhause discussed an email received from Barb Haake regarding the 35
Comcast franchise renewal. He explained he attended the recent CTV/Comcast hearing at the 36
Shoreview City Hall. He indicated he was turned off by the Comcast attorney and the 37
statements he made to the public. He commented that peg fees were a main topic of contention 38
for Comcast. 39
40
Council Member Mueller reported on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. the Ramsey 41
County League of Local Government would discuss Housing Needs and Challenges for the 42
County. 43
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Mayor Flaherty commented he received a letter from Abiding Savior Lutheran Church noting the 1
congregation was celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The church had a number of events 2
planned to celebrate over the coming months. 3
4
Mayor Flaherty stated he received a letter from the Dragon Chase 5K Fun Run, which worked to 5
combat ALS. He read the letter in full for the record. He sent out a special thanks to City staff 6
and the Police Department for their assistance in keeping this event safe for the public. 7
8
B. Reports of Staff. 9
10
City Administrator Ericson reported the City received a grant from Center Point Energy in the 11
amount of up to $2,500 for life health/safety issues. He commented the funds would be put 12
toward the replacement of the City’s AED’s. 13
14
City Administrator Ericson indicated the City’s monument sign was up and running. It was 15
noted the Planning Commission was addressing a sign code amendment which would allow for 16
the City to better utilize the sign. 17
18
City Administrator Ericson reviewed the items that would be discussed at the upcoming 19
worksession meeting. 20
21
City Administrator Ericson presented the Council with the final report received from Stantec for 22
Crossroad Pointe. He explained the Council would be discussing this report in greater detail at a 23
future worksession meeting. 24
25
Finance Director Beer stated he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Risk Management and 26
Safety Workshop. 27
28
C. Reports of City Attorney. 29
30
City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. 31
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12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 33
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 12, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. 34
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13. ADJOURNMENT 36
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. 38
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Mounds View Police
Quarterly Report
January- March 2014
Officer Keckeisen speaking to a group of KinderCare children
Police Department
2401 County Road 10· Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Phone 763-717-4070· FAX: 763-717-4069
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Statistical Report:
Activity
Jan thru
Mar 2014
TOTAL
Jan thru Mar
2013
TOTAL
Year to
Date
TOTAL
Adult Arrests 78 193 78
Juvenile Arrests 19 11 19
Calls For Service 1921 1493 1921
Court Citations 174 182 174
Administrative
Offenses
21 83 21
Jan thru Mar 2014 Investigative Reports
Cases assigned for investigation
TOTAL 77 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 77
Assault 9 Misc-Other Offenses 16
Burglary 7 Disturbing Peace 1
Forgery 1 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 0 Property
Damage/Trespass
1
Arson 1 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 7 Theft/Fraud 18
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
Other)
7 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 2
Criminal Sexual Conduct 1 Weapons 0
Misc. Liquor Offenses 0 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
2
Juvenile-Runaway 3
3
Jan thru Mar 2014 Crime Reports
TOTAL 294 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 294
Assault 24 Misc-Other Offenses 11
Burglary 14 Disturbing Peace 35
Forgery 4 Obscenity 1
Narcotics 7 Property
Damage/Trespass
25
Arson 2 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 2 Theft/Fraud 94
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
other)
51 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 6
Criminal Sexual Conduct 1 Weapons 1
Misc. Liquor Offenses 0 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
8
Juvenile-
Runaway/Curfew
7
Jan thru Mar 2014 Misc. Incidents, Calls & Complaints
TOTAL 1,695 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 1,695
Lost & Found
(persons/property)
20 Suspicion Narcotics 9
Vehicles (towed, recovered,
abandoned)
25 Public Disturbance/Loud
Party
76
Accidents 105 Disorderly Juvenile 13
Animal
Complaints/Impounds
51 MV/Traffic Complaints 100
Fires 25 Traffic Stops 195
Medical/Suicide/Mental/DOA 212 City Ordinance
Complaints
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Domestic-Verbal 44 Warrants 7
Alarms 58 Assist other Agencies 48
Lockouts 53 Misc. Public Calls 302
Suspicious Misc 106 Proactive Police Visit 205
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School Resource Officer (SRO)
The SRO performs various duties on a daily basis at Edgewood Middle School which include
the following:
• assisting with traffic flow in front of the school,
• ensuring the school is secured each morning,
• providing a police presence in the hallways during passing times and in the cafeteria
during lunch times,
• investigating crimes that occur on school property,
• assisting with lock down, fire, and severe weather drills,
• serving as a member of the school crisis team,
• assisting at Pinewood Elementary as needed,
• being a liaison between the school and the police department,
• forming positive relationships with students,
From January to March, the SRO made the following incident reports:
• 4 Disorderly Conduct/Disturbance Reports
• 3 Theft Reports
• 1 Follow-up Report
• 1 Weapon Report (air soft BB gun)
From those cases, 3 students were petitioned and 6 were sent to the Northeast Youth and
Family Services Diversion Program.
Some of the day to day issues that the SRO assisted the school with during the first quarter
included:
• transporting students to the out of school suspension program,
• using the school surveillance cameras to assist the deans with investigating incidents
of theft and harassment
• counseling students about the law
• deescalating out-of-control students
• locating students who are truant
• assisting the school with maintenance of their radios
Highlights from 1st Quarter
• The SRO gave a presentation on internet safety and cyber bullying to Pinewood
Elementary parents and another presentation to 5th graders at Pinewood Elementary.
• The SRO provided police presence at 2 school dance/unity events, 2 parent
communication nights, and 2 basketball tournaments.
• The 5th graders from Pinewood and Sunnyside Elementary came to Edgewood Middle
School for a visit and the SRO served as a tour guide for a group of students.
• The school district began encouraging students to bring their electronic devices to
school this year. As expected, there has been an increase in thefts and missing
phones. The SRO thoroughly investigates all of these cases. In one case, he used the
stolen phone’s GPS signal to track it to a moving school bus. The SRO pulled over the
bus, and narrowed the location of the phone down to two students. When he asked
one to stand up, he observed a phone-shaped object concealed in the front of the
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suspect’s pants. The phone was recovered and the offender was sent to the Diversion
Program for theft.
Canine (K-9) Unit
From January to March of 2014 the Mounds View Police Department K-9 unit has been very
busy. They have responded to 228 calls for service. They were deployed many times for
activities such as building searches, suspect searches, alarms and assisting officers with
warrant arrests.
Officer Erickson and Niko conducted meet and greet demonstrations for events in the city
including the annual Town Hall Meeting, Pinewood School library event, and the Firearms
Safety course taught by our officers through the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources.
In March, Officer Erickson and Niko competed in their first narcotic’s detection trials. They
were competing with many other K-9 teams in the area. Niko successfully completed his first
trials and recertification for narcotics detection.
Officer Erickson and Niko are proud to serve the citizens of Mounds View and they are an
integral part of the Mounds View Police Department. The K-9 team conducts daily trainings
that include other Mounds View Officers so all are accustomed to working together. If you
would like more information about the K-9 team or would like to make a donation to help
cover the cost of training and care, please contact the police department at 763-717-4070.
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Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)
There were 6 separate Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative (RCTSI) DWI saturation
events held in Ramsey County during the first quarter of 2014.
The total numbers for all Ramsey County units resulted in:
• 1053 traffic stops
• 56 DWI arrests
In addition, a 10 day period of focused seatbelt and child restraint enforcement occurred
March 21-30, 2014. During that period, Mounds View officers worked 25 hours compiling 49
traffic stops resulting in:
7 Seatbelt citations
4 Speeding citations
4 Driving after Withdrawals
8 other miscellaneous charges
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DARE/Crime Prevention
Another class of 5th graders is receiving DARE instruction covering much of the school year
at Pinewood School. Officer Keckeisen meets with each of the 5th grade classes for an hour
every Monday through Wednesday.
Officer Keckeisen offered a safety presentation to the children at Kindercare in February.
Officer Keckeisen continues to serve as the department use of force instructor and firearms
instructor. Officer Keckeisen provided our new Officer, Jeffrey Martin, the essential training
required in order for him to begin his service as a newly licensed police officer.
Training:
Officers of the Mounds View Police Department attended the following training courses
during the first quarter of 2014:
Use of Force Refresher phase-1
Use of Force Refresher phase-2
Basic Handgun Qualification
Basic Rifle Qualification
DVS Security and Confidentiality of Data
and Records for Law Enforcement
BCA-DMT Intoxilyzer Certification
DVS Confidentiality of Data Certification
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BCA Mobile Access Certification
Interviewing Savvy for
Supervisors/Managers
Bloodborne Pathogens
Right to Know
Hazardous Materials Awareness Training
Level-1 & 2
Hearing Conservation
Respiratory Protection for Law
Enforcement
Readiness Aspects, Use of Force
Use of Deadly Force
Use of Force Legal Issues
To Serve, Protect and Document Part 1 &
2
Data Practices for Law Enforcement
Misdemeanor Arrests
Setting the Tone: Positive Workplace
Attitude
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Occupant Protection Usage & enforcement
Drugs that Impair
Ethical Use of Computers and Databases
Domestic Abuse Protective Orders-Update
Pipeline Safety
DWI Traffic Safety Webinar
Juvenile Interrogation
BCA Criminal History recertification
Managing Chaos: Set Priorities and Make
Decisions Under Pressure
72-Hour Emergency Medical Holds Update
Possession of Firearms Update
BCA Data Master Transportable
Refresher/Recertification
BCA Social Media for Investigations
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News from the Department
On January 21, 2014, the police department hired Officer Jeffrey Martin. Officer Martin will
soon be completing his formal field training program and then assigned to a solo patrol
assignment.
Officer Martin
In mid-March, the police department offered a spring session of the hunter gun safety class
sponsored by the Minnesota DNR. The class certified a total of 11 students who received
their gun safety certificates.
Sgt Zender instructing a student on the gun range
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Inv Hellpap assisting a gun safety class student
On March 31, 2014, the police department staffed an informational table at the Town Hall
Meeting. The K-9 Unit, Officer Erickson and Niko, continue to serve as a popular attraction.
K-9 Officer Erickson and Niko, Chief Kinney and Deputy Chief Menard talking with a Town Hall meeting
attendee
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EXPENDITURES REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MARCH 31ST, 2014
100-GENERAL FUND
Police % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 25.00
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
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PERSONNEL SERVICES
100-4200-0100 SALARIES/WAGES, REGULA 1,542,800 115,689.91 303,645.95 337,395.99 1,239,154.05 19.68
100-4200-0110 SALARIES/WAGES, OVERTI 49,902 2,868.05 11,212.93 14,832.58 38,689.07 22.47
100-4200-0112 K9 overtime 6,503 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,503.00 0.00
100-4200-0150 SALARIES/WAGES, PART-T 0 0.00 0.00 3,219.82 0.00 0.00
100-4200-0300 SOCIAL SECURITY 28,858 1,922.06 5,446.45 4,846.29 23,411.55 18.87
100-4200-0321 PERA COORDINATED - EMP 233,951 16,808.77 44,713.72 42,293.82 189,237.28 19.11
100-4200-0400 HEALTH INSURANCE - EMP 240,302 16,628.04 48,763.60 44,822.27 191,538.40 20.29
100-4200-0410 LIFE INSURANCE - EMPLO 0 532.37 1,576.02 1,210.41 ( 1,576.02) 0.00
100-4200-0420 DENTAL INSURANCE - EMP 0 524.67 1,381.23 1,148.62 ( 1,381.23) 0.00
100-4200-0500 WORKERS COMPENSATION 44,253 14,268.16 28,536.32 20,742.14 15,716.68 64.48
TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES 2,146,569 169,242.03 445,276.22 470,511.94 1,701,292.78 20.74
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
100-4200-1210 SUPPLIES, BUILDING & G 800 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00
100-4200-1230 SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT 14,800 16.06 16.06 185.40 14,783.94 0.11
100-4200-1600 OPERATING SUPPLIES 6,950 357.86 1,071.19 1,124.09 5,878.81 15.41
100-4200-1700 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICAN 53,500 3,734.75 7,386.94 10,907.60 46,113.06 13.81
100-4200-2100 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 900 534.00 534.00 575.52 366.00 59.33
100-4200-2400 UNIFORM & CLOTHING 19,760 0.00 13,004.26 11,751.26 6,755.74 65.81
TOTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 96,710 4,642.67 22,012.45 24,543.87 74,697.55 22.76
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100-4200-3020 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY S 56,214 4,424.25 8,848.50 8,848.50 47,365.50 15.74
100-4200-3030 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SER 3,490 204.00 480.00 1,382.75 3,010.00 13.75
100-4200-3050 DISPATCHING - CONTRACT 100,916 8,409.59 16,819.18 7,870.83 84,096.82 16.67
100-4200-3055 INFORMATION SYSTEM FEE 2,616 0.00 500.00 0.00 2,116.00 19.11
100-4200-3070 COPS EVENTS 500 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
100-4200-3080 VETERINARY SERVICES 6,000 0.00 559.42 237.29 5,440.58 9.32
100-4200-3100 TELEPHONE 2,600 253.34 491.69 183.19 2,108.31 18.91
100-4200-3210 ELECTRICITY 320 26.06 26.06 853.74 293.94 8.14
100-4200-3430 PRINTING 800 24.15 24.15 626.36 775.85 3.02
100-4200-3610 MEMBERSHIPS 1,930 75.00 990.00 1,710.00 940.00 51.30
100-4200-3630 TRAINING & CONFERENCES 14,230 2,350.00 2,350.00 3,889.17 11,880.00 16.51
100-4200-4800 INSURANCE & BONDS 50,000 0.00 116.31 10,673.02 49,883.69 0.23
100-4200-5100 REPAIRS, COMPUTERS 39,741 1,885.01 4,720.03 3,970.02 35,020.97 11.88
100-4200-5130 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT 11,700 115.44 453.24 656.50 11,246.76 3.87
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 291,057 17,766.84 36,378.58 40,901.37 254,678.42 12.50
EXP CATG 60-69 NOT USED ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
CAPITAL OUTLAY ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL Police 2,534,336 191,651.54 503,667.25 535,957.18 2,030,668.75 19.87
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,534,336 191,651.54 503,667.25 535,957.18 2,030,668.75 19.87
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444469v1 SJR MU125-11
Kennedy 470 U.S. Bank Plaza
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55402-1458
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
http://www.kennedy-graven.com
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
Graven
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: May 22, 2014
To: James Ericson, City Administrator
From: Scott J. Riggs, City Attorney
Re: Mounds View Project Status Report
MU125-11: Administration. General discussions with staff regarding various City matters.
Research and comments regarding organized collection and recycling. Review
proposed contract regarding recycling. Consult with City staff regarding same.
Matter is presently pending.
MU125-52: Fire Department. Review proposed joint powers agreement. Provide comments
to City staff. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-76: Harstad/Longview Estates. Consult with City staff regarding subdivision and
development of project. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-189: Coventry Senior Living Project. Review additional items necessary to finalize
and record the plat. Revise instruction letter to title company. Review
Development Agreement. Review new title commitments and revised plat.
Consult with title company regarding typographical errors in title commitment.
Complete post-closing follow-up as required, including final title policy. Draft
limited use agreement and resolution and forward to City staff. Consult with City
staff regarding project. Matter is presently pending.
MU210-220: DVS Investigation. Consult with City staff regarding matter. Assist with
investigation matters. Review grievance and consult with City staff regarding
same. Meeting with Complainant. Matter is presently pending.
&
James Ericson
May 22, 2014
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MU210-221: LMCIT/DVS General. Several notices of legal claims have been presented to the
City and have been tendered for defense by the League of Minnesota cities
Insurance Trust. Consult with City staff and City Council. Consult with LMCIT
attorneys. Matters are presently pending.
MU210-230: Minor Subdivision of 3033 Bronson Drive. Review documentation, certificate of
survey, title work, etc. Consult with City staff. Matter is presently pending.
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