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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
TUESDAY, September 3, 2013
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus
1. Discuss County Road 10 Corridor Plan
2. Discuss Potential Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Land Development Planning
Services for Southeast Corner of County Roads 10 and H2
3. Discuss License Fee for Donation Collection Bins
4. Discuss Noise Regulations
Next Work Session: Monday, October 7, 2013, at 7pm
Next City Council Meeting: Monday, September 9, 2013, at 7pm
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Item No: 1
Meeting Date: Sept. 3, 2013
Type of Business: Work Session
Administrator Review:
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist
Item Title/Subject: Discuss County Road 10 Corridor Plan
The City Council's 2013 Priority Statement includes eight action steps forthe revitalization
of the County Road 10 corridor. On June 2, 2013, the City Council approved
implementation items and dates for each action step. The current status of each action
step is shown on the chart below.
Action Sfe"
Im l6rnentatIcm_Atem & Date
Cuirent Status
1) Partner with Ramsey County
concerning corridor
ongoing
The County mowed the
median grass on 6/26/2013
maintenance and appearance
and mid-August.
2) Consider targeted property
EDA to purchase 2400 County Road
The EDA now owns all three
acquisitions on a case -by-
H2 and 2394 County Road 10 in order
parcels. Demolition is
case basis to eliminate blight
to assemble a redevelopment site,
scheduled to occur as early
and to encourage
which includes the EDA -owned former
as the week of Sept. 9,
redevelopment and land
Premium Stop parcel
2013.
assembly
3) Improve and enhance visual
Install new City Hall electronic sign
The Council approved this
corridor aesthetics through
and stone base by Fall 2013
purchase on 7/8/2013 and
sustainable landscaping and
approved the design on
pedestrian -friendly
7/22/2013. The sign was
streetscaping
ordered in mid-August and
the stone was chosen this
past week. The sign should
be installed in October 2013.
Install new entrance monument signs
no update
Spring 2014 (Council to consider
quotes Winter 2013)
Consider lead-based paint abatement
Last Summer, City staff
of four traffic signal intersections and
received two quotes for the
the painting of five traffic signal
painting of five traffic signal
intersections
intersections. Both quotes
were around $27,000. Last
Fall, the City had the signals
tested for lead-based paint.
Four of the five signals
tested positive. A quote for
the lead-based paint
abatement is expected this
month.
Sept. 3, 2013 - City Council Work Session
Item 1 - County Road 10 Corridor Plan
Mounds View Public Works to
This task has yet to be
annually request to subcontract with
scheduled.
Shoreview Public Works for trash
pickup using the State's Dept. of
Corrections' Institution Community
Work Crew Program
Consider additional aesthetic
The Silver Lake Rd/County
improvements in conjunction with the
Rd 10 project will occur
intersection improvement projects
Spring 2014.
located at Silver Lake Rd/County Rd
10 (Spring 2013) and County Rd
H/Count Rd 10 2016
4) Explore creation of a
Planning Commission to implement
The Planning Commission
Corridor Overlay Zoning
by end of 2013
continues to work on this.
district to promote ideals of
vertical, mixed use
development, minimized
building setbacks, parking in
rear and more desirable
design guidelines
5) Complete corridor trail and
New trail on the south side of County
no updates
sidewalk system and plan for
Rd 10 from County Rd H2 to Woodale
internal and external
to be completed in 2014
linkages to promote and
enhance walkability and
connectivity
New trail on the north side of County
Rd 10 from Red Oak Drive to
Pleasant View to be completed in
2015
6) Actively recruit new business
ongoing
Seven business visits have
development and work with
occurred this year. The next
existing businesses for
scheduled visit is with
purposes of retention and
Hagemeyer this month.
expansion
7) Pursue grants and leveraged
Apply for DEED's Redevelopment
The City must have project
funding opportunities to
Grant Program for the southeast
costs (sources and uses), a
foster desired improvements
corner of County Road 10 and County
project schedule, estimated
Road H2. The deadline is February 3,
jobs to be created, etc.
2014. Grants pay up to half of
prepared for this grant
redevelopment costs for a qualifying
application.
site, with a 50 -percent local match.
DEED will award grants to projects
that provide the highest return in
public benefits for the public costs
incurred and meet all of the statutory
requirements.
8) Partner with MnDOT and
Obtain confirmation from Ramsey
no update
Ramsey County to
County by July 2013 whether they will
effectuate the naming of the
contribute monetarily towards
County Highway 10 corridor
replacing their road signs with new
as "Northtown Boulevard"
name
Sept. 3, 2013 - City Council Work Session
Item 1 - County Road 10 Corridor Plan
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council continue to discuss the status of their action steps
for the County Road 10 corridor.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz,
Economic Development Specialist
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City of Mounds View Staff Report
Item No: 2
Meeting Date: Sept. 3, 2013
Type of Business: Work Session
Administrator Review:
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist
Item Title/Subject: Discuss Potential Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Land
Development Planning Services for Southeast Corner of
County Roads 10 and H2
Background
In 2006, the Mounds View EDA hired DSU/Bonestroo to complete the "Premium Stop
Redevelopment Area Study". The study included a series of parcels located along the
south side of County Road 10 between County Road H2 and Woodale Drive. The three
parcels located at the southeast corner of County Road 10 and County Road H2 were part
of the study.
At their August 16th meeting, the EDC discussed the study; specifically the study's
redevelopment concepts for the three parcels. The EDC recommended that the EDA
consider requesting quotes from land development firms to assist the EDA in updating its
redevelopment vision for the three parcels.
Discussion
The EDA's goal in authorizing the 2006 study was to create a redevelopment vision for the
area, rather than reacting to developer proposals. Updating the EDA's vision for the three
parcels would be consistent with this goal.
One way to update the EDA's redevelopment vision for the three parcels would be to
generate a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The purpose of a RFQ would be to identify a
qualified land development planning consultant, who may utilize a market research firm, to
provide the following services to the EDA:
Market analysis of the three -parcel redevelopment site
Redevelopment visioning workshop (for the site) with the EDA
Two to three redevelopment concept drawings/scenarios for the site
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff regarding
the EDA's interest in distributing an RFQ for land development planning services for the
southeast corner of County Roads 10 and H2.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Steinmetz, Economic Development Specialist
of Mounds View Staff
Item No: 3
Meeting Date: Sept 3, 2013
Type of Business: Work Session
To:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
From:
James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject:
Review License Fee for Donation Collection Bins
Introduction:
On August 26, 2013, the City Council approved Ordinance 880 which authorized, with
limitations, the siting of donation collection bins on religious, educational, Institutional and
non-profit properties within the City. The Council will now need to establish an appropriate
license fee for the donation collection bins.
Discussion:
Fees are adopted by resolution on an annual basis. From time to time, however, a
correction or addition may be needed which would warrant revisiting the fee schedule. The
2013 Fee Schedule was approved by the City Council on November 13, 2012.
Given the anticipated work involved with the review of the license application and the
potential for inspections and reinspections, staff had suggested $100 per year as a starting
point. Staff will check with other communities to find out the range of fees being charged.
Recommendation:
Discuss possible license fee amounts for donation collection bins.
Respectfully submitted,
J6.4um
James Ericson
City Administrator
of Mounds View Staff
Item No: 4
Meeting Date: September 3, 2013
Type of Business: Work Session
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Review Noise Control Regulations
Introduction:
At the August 26, 2013, City Council meeting, resident Karey Love expressed concern
regarding the apparent lack of noise regulations or policies that would apply to outdoor
concerts or events in residential districts. The cause for concern stemmed from an event
held by the church adjacent to the Love property. According to the event flyer, many bands
played from 1 pm until after 9 pm. Mr. Love complained to the police about the noise and
was told that nothing really could be done about it. Mr. Love encouraged the Council to
look at the ordinances and consider changes that would better control outdoor events such
as what was held by the church, in a residential district.
Discussion:
The City's noise control regulations can be found in Section 607.08:
607.08: NOISE CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Subd. 1. Loud Or Unnecessary Noises Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to make or
cause to be made any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which either annoys, disturbs or affects
the comfort, repose, health or peace of others.
Subd. 2. Loud Or Disturbing Noises Enumerated; Restrictions: The following acts set forth in
the following paragraphs are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in
violation of this Section, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
a. Construction or Repairing of Buildings: The erection, including excavating, demolition,
alteration or repair of any building between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven
o'clock (7:00) A.M., Monday through Sunday. The City Administrator may grant authority for
work to occur at anytime in the event of an emergency or when it is found that such activity would
not affect the health, safety, comfort and repose of persons in the vicinity.
b. Nighttime Noise In Residential Areas; Parties:
(1) No person shall, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock
(7:00) A.M., participate in any loud party or gathering of people from which noise emanates of a
sufficient volume as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose of persons residing in any residential
area.
Noise Control Regulations Report
September 3, 2013
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(2) Loud noises between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00)
A.M. of such volume as to be plainly audible at a distance of one hundred feet (100') from the
residential premises wherein such loud party or gathering is located shall be prima facie evidence
of a violation of this Section.
(3) No persons shall visit or remain within any residential dwelling unitwherein such loud
party gathering is taking place, except the owner, persons residing in that unit or persons who are
there for the sole purpose of abating the disturbance.
c. Stereos, Radios, Tape Players, Disc Players, Etc.: Operation of a stereo, radio, tape player, disc
player, or any such device at anytime in a motor vehicle in such a manner as to be plainly audible
at a distance of fifty feet (50') from the vehicle shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this
Section.
As evidenced by the first subdivision in Section 706.08, the Code takes a broad,
comprehensive approach to defining a code violation, providing for discretion on the part of
the enforcement official:
"It shall be unlawful for anyperson to make or cause to be made any loud, unnecessary or unusual
noise which either annoys, disturbs or affects the comfort, repose, health or peace of others."
The regulation makes no distinction between a residential or non-residential district. The
question, it would seem, is whether amplified music could be considered a "loud,
unnecessary or unusual" noise. While certain musical genres could be considered noise
by some, unless the music is occurring after 10 pm, it is generally not cited as such.
In his appearance before the City Council, Mr. Love referenced an ordinance that had been
adopted in 2008 that addressed outdoor special events but was repealed the following year
after being found overly onerous and restrictive. (See attached Ordinance 808.) Mr. Love
suggested that a rock concert is not appropriate in a residential district regardless of the
time of day. While his position is understandable, crafting a regulation that promotes
peaceful and quiet neighborhoods would be a challenging proposition. Some of the
questions to consider may include:
• Would all amplified music prohibited?
• What about a wedding reception or a grad party?
• What about "unplugged" music?
• What about the Festival or Music in the Park?
• Should a car show or motorcycle rally be prohibited?
• Should neighbors to a proposed event be noticed?
• Should outdoor events require a permit? CUP?
• How would an outdoor event be defined?
Noise Control Regulations Report
September 3, 2013
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Recommendation:
Review and discuss the City's noise control regulations in response to the concerns
addressed by Mr. Love regarding concerts and outdoor events in residential districts.
Respectfully submitted,
J6-44XU
James Ericson
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 808 Outdoor Special Event Regulations
2. Local Love 2013 Concert & Event Flyer
ORDINANCE NO. 808
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 600 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE BY
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 611 RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENTS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 600,
with a new Chapter 611 to the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined
material as follows:
CHAPTER 611
SPECIAL EVENTS
SECTION:
611.01:
Findings of Fact Purpose
611.02:
Definitions
611.03:
Permit Required
611.04:
Permit Not Required
611.05:
Permit Application
611.06:
Permit Review
611.07:
Rem-itlssuance
611.08:
Indemnification Agreement
611.09:
Insurance Reauirements
611.10:
Cleanup Deposit
611.11:
Revocation of Permit
611.12:
Violations
611.01: FINDINGS OF FACT: PURPOSE: This Chapter governs the time. place
and manner of holding certain special events on public and private property when an
event's impact upon the health, fire, law enforcement, transportation or other services
not be interpreted or construed otherwise.
611.02:
Subd 1 SPECIAL EVENT: Any concert, fair, show, festival, carnival, rally, party.
611.03: PERMIT REQUIRED• Any person or organization desiring to conduct or
sponsor a Special Event in the City shall first obtain a Special Event permit from the
OIL
611.04: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NOT REQUIRED:
Subd 1 A Special Event permit is not required for the following types of events•
a. Weddings. Wedding Receptions and Graduation Parties:
b. Mounds View Festival in the Park: and
c.
by other members of the public.
611.05: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION:
a. Type and description of the Special Event and a list of all activities to
take place at the event -
h. Name of the sponsoring entity the names of at least two contact
c. Proposed date(s) of the Special Event, together with the beginning and
ending times for each date:
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event:
e. Estimated numbers of Special Event staff, participants and spectators:
f.
.q= Any plans for first aid facilities and the name of the person or entity
providing these services:
h. Any fire prevention and emergency medical service plans:
i. Security plans:
Parking plans:
k. Cleanup plans:
I. The admission fee, donation or other consideration to be charged or
requested for admission to the Special Event if applicable;
on
Q. Signature of the applicant and
City's fee schedule.
611.06: PERMIT REVIEW:
Subd 1 The City Council shall review the Special Event permit application and
make a determination on whether to issue the permit or deny it.
Subd 2 Inspection: Prior to City Council review, the site of the Special Event
shall be inspected by the City Fire Marshal.
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pertinent information, that:
a. The information contained in the application or supplemental
information requested from the applicant is false or nonexistent in
any material detail•
b. The applicant fails to supplement the application after havina been
notified by the City of additional information or documents needed:
C. The applicant fails to agree to abide or comply with all of the
conditions and terms of the Special Event permit;
d. The time route, hours, location or size of the Special Event will
e.
f.
h.
of the Special Event:
requested by the applicant or so close in time and place as to
cause undue traffic congestion, or the City is unable to meet the
needs to provide for law enforcement and other City services for
both Special Events
The location of the Special Event would cause undue hardship for
adiacent businesses or residents:
along public property or right-of-way:
L The Special Event would endanger public safety or health:
The Special Event would seriously inconvenience the general
public's use of public property. services or facilities:
k.
I. The Special Event would create or constitute a public nuisance:
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M. The Special Event would be likely to cause significant damage to
public property or facilities: or
n. The Special Event would engage in or encourage participants to
engage in illegal acts.
a.
b. Elimination of an activity at the Special Event which cannot be
d. Requirements for the use of traffic cones or barricades
e. Requirements for the use of City personnel and equipment
f. Requirements for the provision of first aid or sanitary facilities:
participants:
h. Requirements on the number and type of vehicles, animals or
structures to be allowed at the Special Event and the inspection
and approval of structures by the City for safety purposes:
i. Compliance with animal protection ordinances and laws:
Requirements for the use of garbage containers and the cleanup
and restoration of the property:
k. Restrictions on the use of amplified sound and compliance with
noise ordinances regulations and laws: and
I. Restrictions on the sale or consumption of food and alcohol.
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611.07: PERMIT ISSUANCE: The Clefk-Administrator shall issue the Special
Event permit once the application has been approved by the City Council and the
611.08: INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT: If the Special Event. or any portion of
the event is to be held on City property or right-of-way, prior to the issuance of a Special
the City, its officials, employees and agents.
611.09: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. Liability Insurance Required: The applicant or sponsor of a Special
Event must possess or obtain liability insurance to protect against loss from
Event.
proposed activities.
Subd 3 Waiver or Reduction of Required Limits: The City may waive or reduce
the insurance requirements of this Chapter under the following circumstances:
a. The applicant or officer of the sponsoring organization signs a
verified statement that it believes that the Special Event's purpose
is First Amendment expression and that the cost of obtaining the
insurance is so financially burdensome that it would constitute an
unreasonable burden on the right of First Amendment expression
b. The applicant or an officer of the sponsoring organization signs a
verified statement that the insurance coverage required by this
Chapter is impossible to obtain: or
C. The City Council determines that the insurance requirements are in
excess of the reasonable risk presented by the proposed Special
Event.
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611.10: CLEANUP DEPOSIT: The applicant or sponsor of the Special Event
am
611.11: PERMIT REVOCATION: Any Special Event permit issued pursuant to
this Chapter may be summarily revoked by a City law enforcement officer at any time
when by reason of disaster, public calamity, riot or other emergency, the law
611.12: VIOLATIONS:
Subd 1 Unlawful to Sponsor a Special Event without a Permit It is unlawful for
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its
passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.
Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on June 9, 2008.
Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on June 23, 2008.
Publication Date: July 2, 2008.
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Attest:
(seal)
Rob Marty, Mayor
Jim Ericson
Clerk -Administrator
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