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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, March 12, 2007
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Flaherty, Hull, Mueller
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your
full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes
and sign in on the sign-in sheet located on the podium.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05pm Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7021, Authorizing a Transfer of an
On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from Moundsvista, Inc. (dba The Mermaid) to
Mounds View Bowling, Inc. (dba Mermaid Lanes) located at 2200 County Highway
10 in Mounds View.
B. Resolution 7030, Authorizing Exterior Property Abatement at 2263 County Rd H2
C. Resolution 7038 Approving the Purchase of a Mobile Command and
Communication Vehicle for the SBM Fire Department. (Presentation by Nyle
Zikmund, SBM Fire Chief).
D. Resolution 7039, a Resolution Approving the SBM Fire Department, in Cooperation
with the Coon Rapids and Fridley Fire Departments in Submitting a Proposal to the
State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety to continue in the Role as one of
the Chemical Assessment Teams. (Presentation by Nyle Zikmund, SBM Fire
Chief)
E. Resolution 7029, Wetland Alteration Permit Associated with the Proposed
Longview Estates Subdivision
F. Resolution 7033 Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program,
Values Statement, and Rules of Conduct
City Council Agenda
March 12, 2007
Page 2
G. Resolution 7028 Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2008 Budget
H. Resolution 7032, Step Increases for Officer Nicholas Erickson and Officer Ben
Zender
I. Resolution 7045, Establishing the Streets and Utility Reconstruction Task Force
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Licenses for Approval
B. Schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, March 26, 2007, at 7:10pm to Consider
Resolution 7043, Approving an Outdoor Liquor Consumption Endorsement for
Moe’s Located at 2400 County Highway 10 in Mounds View for June 8-10, 2007
C. Resolution 7034 Authorizing the purchase of Employee Gift Certificates for the May
4, 2007 Employee Appreciation Day
D. Resolution 7035 Authorizing Additional Expenditures to Cities Digital for Services
Rendered
E. Resolution 7037 a Resolution Approving a Restaurant and Bowling License
Transfer for Mermaid Lanes located at 2200 County Highway 10 in Mounds View.
F. Resolution 7041 Approving Purchase of a Replacement White Marked Squad Car.
G. Resolution 7040 Transfer of Restaurant License from Nath Minnesota Franchise
Group, Inc. to Duke & King Acquisition Corp for the Burger King Restaurant located
at 2651 County Rd I in Mounds View.
H. Resolution 7044 Approving a Restaurant License for Little Caesar’s Pizza located
at 2581 County Highway 10 in Mounds View.
I. Resolution 7042 Approving Out of State Travel and Conference Attendance
J. Resolution 7046 Approving Robin Marion to the Police Civil Service Commission.
City Council Agenda
March 12, 2007
Page 3
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 12, 2007, City Council Minutes.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 2, 2007 @7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, March 26, 2007 @7pm
Item No. 07A
Type of Business: PH & CB
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
City Administrator Review: ______ City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7021, a
Resolution Approving a Transfer of Ownership for an
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License from Moundsvista,
Inc. (d.b.a. The Mermaid) to Mounds View Bowling, Inc.,
(d.b.a. Mermaid Lanes) located at 2200 County Highway
10
Section 502.08 of the City Code requires that a public hearing be held prior to any intoxicating
liquor license. The City of Mounds View issued an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for The
Mermaid on June 30, 2006. The Mermaid will change ownership from Dan Hall (Moundsvista,
Inc.) to a Michael and Matthew Anderson (Mounds View Bowling, Inc.) on or about April 12,
2007.
Mounds View Bowling, Inc., has submitted the city liquor license application materials (to
include the application to stay open until 2am per Ordinance 717), and the applicable fees. 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 Mounds View/New Brighton Bulletin. The following
investigations and inspections have been conducted to determine whether there is cause for the
City to deny any of the above referenced intoxicating liquor license application:
Police Inquiry and Investigations
The report has not come back from the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension for
Michael and Matthew Anderson. The Intoxicating liquor license will be pending a satisfactory
report from this agency. .
Utility Billing Inquiry (City of Mounds View)
The Mermaid does owe the City of Mounds View $1,533.74. This transfer of liquor license will
not be processed unless this payment is made in full.
Fire Inspection (City of Mounds View Fire Marshal)
The City’s Fire Marshal has inspected the location currently called The Mermaid and issued a
satisfactory report. However, the establishment will be re-inspected when the transferring of
building ownership is finalized in April.
Recommendation
Staff recommends opening the Public Hearing for Public Comment. In addition, Staff approves
the transfer of ownership from Dan Hall (Moundsvista, Inc.) to a Michael and Matthew Anderson
(Mounds View Bowling, Inc.) pending the payment of the utility bill and a satisfactory report from
the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension. The establishment will have another fire
inspection when the building ownership is finalized.
Respectfully Submitted
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7021
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution Approving an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
Mounds View Bowling, Inc., dba Mermaid Lanes
WHEREAS, The Mermaid is transferring ownership to Mounds View
Bowling, Inc., dba Mermaid Lanes for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License located at
2200 County Highway 10; and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, all necessary inspections for the establishment located at
2200 County Highway 10 have been conducted; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of Mounds View Bowling, Inc.,
with the condition that a satisfactory report from the Minnesota Department of Criminal
Apprehension and the utility bill is paid in full on the establishment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve an On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Mounds View
Bowling, Inc., dba Mermaid Lanes, under the condition that a satisfactory report is
received from the Minnesota Department of Criminal Apprehension and utility bill is paid
in full on the establishment.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07C
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nyle Zikmund, Fire Department Chief
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7038, Approving the Purchase of a Mobile
Command and Communication Vehicle for the SBM Fire
Department.
Background:
As a component of the 2007 Fire Department Capital Budget one Incident
Command/Communications vehicle was approved by all three councils. A budget of $295,000
was established.
This amount will be reduced by the net proceeds from the sale of old Fire Station Three
estimated to be about $150,000. This then leaves a balance to be divided, per the formula
share, of $145,000.
As part of the overall process the Fire Department made a commitment to return to each of the
councils, prior to issuing a purchase order, a recommendation for council approval regarding the
purchase of the Incident Command/Communication Vehicle.
Specifications were developed by the work group consisting of Spring Lake Park Police Chief
Dave Toth, Mounds View Police Chief Mike Sommer, Blaine Police Captain Kerry Fenner, and
Fire Department personnel (Jim Hansen, Harlan Lundstrom, Bob Fiske, and Chief Zikmund).
These were completed and made available on February 2, 2007. The specifications were sent
to the following companies who requested them; Pierce Manufacturing, LDV Manufacturing,
Mobile Specialty Vehicles, EBE, and MBF Industries. Proposals were due to SBM Fire Station
One on or before 9:00 AM on March 5, 2007 and the bid opening was held at that time.
Proposals Received and Recommendations:
Three manufacturers submitted separate proposals in response to the bid request. All
proposals were found to have substantially met the requirements of the production
specifications. Two of the manufactures communicated via email that they would decline the
opportunity to bid; one stating their base price would be over $400,000 and knowing it to be too
high, the other stating company policy against providing bid bond and the requested two year
warranty.
Manufacturer Base Bid Options Total
Mobile Specialties $293,600 $39,778 $333,378
MBF $289,156 $60,706 $349,862
LDV $303,535 $68,875 $372,410
Options:
The base bid does not include a number of highly desirable features. However, to stay within
established spending parameters a number of these were included in the specifications as
options. The total option list included; slide out in work area, galley, and lavatory, telescoping
mast with camera, alarm system, AV/Audio Package, leveling system, weather station, Awning,
and work station chairs.
Based upon functionality and cost the working group is recommending we include the following
options; slide out, galley, lavatory, telescoping mast with camera, and leveling system at a total
cost of $39,778.
Funding Source for Options:
The Fire Department will use existing reserves to fund the options. The Fire Department
maintains modest reserves which, at this point in time, are sufficient to accommodate this
expenditure and continue to provide sufficient remaining reserves. Fire Department reserves
are a function of donations, modest budget surpluses, interest earnings and insurance refunds.
Recommendation:
We find that the proposal from Mobile Specialties of Jasper, Texas is the lowest of the bids
received and that it does meet the specifications for the proposed apparatus. We recommend
that Mobile Specialties of Jasper, Texas be awarded the contract to build the Incident
Command/Communication Vehicle.
Additionally, Blaine Police Captain Kerry Fenner and Spring Lake Park Police Chief Dave Toth
were able to travel to the Mobile Specialties factory for a tour, presentation, and demonstration
of their product line. Both were impressed with the professionalism and quality of the company.
RESOLUTION 7038
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Approving the Purchase of a Mobile Command and Communication Vehicle for the
Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire Department
WHEREAS, the cities of Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View have been served
by the Spring Lake Park Fire Department since 1944 and;
WHEREAS, the department and the cities have been working together to develop a
comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan that included a new station, two new fire engines,
and a command and communication vehicle and;
WHEREAS, the station and engines were funded by a Capital Improvement Bond and
the have been completed and;
WHEREAS, the Command and Communication Vehicle was approved for purchase
using a combination of sale proceeds from Station Three and capital budget dollars and;
WHEREAS, a committee was formed comprised of Spring Lake Park Police Chief Dave
Toth, Mounds View Police Chief Mike Sommer, Blaine Police Captain Kerry Fenner and Fire
Department Officers Jim Hansen and Chief Zikmund to develop specifications and seek bids
and;
WHEREAS, the following three bids were received that were substantially compliant with
the specifications, and;
Manufacturer Base Bid Options Total
Mobile Specialties $293,600 $39,778 $333,378
MBF $289,156 $60,706 $349,862
LDV $303,535 $68,875 $372,410
WHEREAS, Mobile Specialties of Jasper, Texas is the apparent low bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Mounds View Council supports the
Fire Department purchase of one mobile command and communication vehicle from Mobile
Specialties of Jasper, Texas.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nyle Zikmund, Fire Department Chief
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7039 A Resolution Approving the SBM Fire
Department, in Cooperation with the Coon Rapids and
Fridley Fire Departments in Submitting a Proposal to the
State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety to
Continue in the Role as one of the Chemical
Assessment Teams
State Regional Hazardous Materials Response Teams
As a result of a study in the late 1980’s on the need for a statewide hazardous
materials emergency response system, the current regional response system was
developed. The first contracts were awarded in 1995 to 10 Chemical Assessment
Teams (CAT’s) and 4 Emergency Response Teams (ERT’s). Teams have
designated response areas and are activated when the State Duty Officer receives
a request for assistance from the local authorities.
The Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire Dept. joined forces with Coon
Rapids and Fridley fire departments in submitting a proposal and jointly we were
awarded a contract as one of the initial CAT’s under the name of North Metro
Chemical Assessment Team. All three fire departments provided members to staff
the team and house the equipment in their stations on a rotating basis. The state
provided approximately $250,000 of equipment to the team initially and $40,000
annually for training and other costs. The equipment is available to all three fire
departments for emergency response and training in their jurisdictions. Having the
equipment close at hand along with highly trained members of the team is a benefit
to the citizens we serve.
The state now provides $45,000 annually and has equipped the teams with a new
truck and trailer approximately worth $1,000,000.
RESOLUTION 7039
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE SPRING LAKE
PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE COON
RAPIDS AND FRIDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS, IN SUBMITTING A
PROPOSAL TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE IN THE
ROLE OF ONE OF THE CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT TEAMS.
WHEREAS, the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire
Department has been an active member of the North Metro Chemical
Assessment Team, in conjunction with Coon Rapids and Fridley fire departments
since 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator of the North Metro Chemical Assessment
Team will be Assistant Chief Harlan Lundstrom, Spring Lake Park – Blaine –
Mounds View Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is soliciting
proposals for a new contract term starting on July 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, participation by the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds
View Fire Department would be a continued benefit to the City of Mounds View.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby direct the Spring Lake Park – Blaine – Mounds View Fire
Department to participate with the fire departments of Coon Rapids and Fridley in
submitting a proposal for a State Hazardous Materials Chemical Assessment
Team.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: Mar 12, 2007
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7029, Consideration of a Wetland Alteration
Permit to Allow for Tree Removal on Longview Estates
Parcel
Introduction:
Martin Harstad, president of EICHI, Inc., the owner of a seven-acre tract of land between
Silver Lake Road and Longview Drive commonly referred to as Longview Estates, has
submitted a Wetland Alteration permit consistent with the provisions of Chapter 1010 of the
Mounds View City Code, to address the issue of tree removal on the parcel.
Discussion:
Chapter 1010 of the Mound View City Code (the Wetland Zoning Ordinance) requires that a
permit be obtained prior to any development activity occurring within a wetland district.
Development is defined as follows:
The construction, installation or alteration of any structure, the extraction, clearing
or other alteration of land or terrestrial or aquatic vegetation or the course, current
or cross-section of any water body or watercourse or the subdivision of land into
parcels pursuant to Title 1200 of the Municipal Code.
The underlined text clearly indicates that the removal of trees (terrestrial vegetation)
constitutes development. The Code further states that any development within a designated
wetland zoning district requires a permit—a wetland alteration permit when development
occurs within a wetland or a wetland buffer permit when development occurs within 100 feet
of a wetland. This requirement was not communicated to Mr. Harstad prior to the initiation of
tree removal on the site. Staff notified Mr. Harstad by phone and in writing that a permit was
necessary, and on February 20, 2007, the requisite permit application was submitted.
As has been stated at previous Council meetings, the City regrets having to act upon this
request “after-the-fact” rather than prior to the work being undertaken as required by the
Code. The City further regrets not having provided more advance notice to the property
owners on Longview Drive regarding the impending tree removals. While no such notice is
technically required, staff has in the past made every effort to keep the Longview Drive
residents updated and fully aware of actions associated with the undeveloped tract of land
owned by Mr. Harstad. In keeping with this practice, the property owners in the Longview
Drive neighborhood have received notice of this present action request before the City
Council and have been invited to attend if they have questions or if they desired to provide
comment regarding the request.
Harstad Wetland Permit
March 12, 2007
Page 2
Permit Criteria.
Section 1010.08, Subd. 4 outlines the criteria that have to be addressed in consideration
of such a permit. These criteria, along with individual responses, are as follows:
(1) Any alteration shall not cause a reduction in the flood storage capacity of the wetland. Flood
storage capacity shall be determined by analysis of the runoff from the entire developed wetland
drainage district resulting from both the two (2) year and one hundred (100) year frequency,
twenty four (24)hour SCS Type I distribution storms.
No grading activity has been undertaken within the wetland area; the flood storage capacity
of this wetland basin has not been altered.
(2) An alteration shall not reduce the existing water quality enhancement value of a wetland
under conditions of ultimate development, during both the two (2)year and one hundred (100)
year frequency, twenty four (24) hour SCS Type I distribution storms. Water quality
enhancement value of a wetland shall be determined using methods approved by the City.
The removal of trees will not in and of itself reduce the water quality enhancement value
of the wetland. Rice Creek Watershed District inspectors were asked if silt fencing or
other means of stabilization would be desirable to prevent erosion into the wetland.
RCWD indicated that the change in property elevation did not warrant silt fencing and
since no grading activity occurred, no further remediation would be necessary.
(3) Any alteration shall not reduce the existing wildlife habitat value of a wetland as measured
using methods approved by the City.
While there is no question that the tree removal activity has impacted the wildlife habitat on
this tract of land, the extent of tree removal from within the wetland itself should cause only
marginal habitat loss. This assessment is however difficult to objectively measure, as even
one tree removed would have the potential for impacting habitat value.
(4) Alterations shall be carried out so as to minimize the impact on vegetation. Removal of
vegetation within a wetland zoning district shall be permitted only when reasonably required for
the placement of structures and use of property. (Ord. 602, 8-25-97)
Mr. Harstad submitted a tree removals plan indicating the areas in which trees would be
removed in preparation for an eight-lot major subdivision. Trees were preserved on the
north, south and west sides of the property.
(5) Alterations shall not adversely affect the water flow characteristics within the wetland as
determined by the City.
Based on the City’s review and the review of the Rice Creek Watershed District inspectors,
water flow through this property will not be affected as a result of the tree removals.
Harstad Wetland Permit
March 12, 2007
Page 3
(6) Storm water runoff from a development may be directed to the wetland when in
conformance with the Local Water Management Plan and only when substantially, as
determined by the Council, free of sediment, debris and chemical pollutants and only at rates
which will not substantially disturb vegetation or increase turbidity as determined by the City.
A stormwater management plan would be required as part of any major subdivision
application forthcoming for this tract of land. Runoff issues would be considered in
conjunction with proposed grading activity.
(7) The proposed action shall not cause storm water runoff from the development to take place
at a rate which would exceed the rate or volume of runoff as anticipated by the City's Local
Water Management Plan.
Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the tree removal proposal and does not
believe there to be any impact to runoff rates or volume of runoff as a result.
(8) The quality of water infiltrated to the water table or aquifer shall remain substantially, as
determined by the City, unchanged by the alteration of the site.
There would not appear to be any impacts to the water table as a result of the tree
removals.
(9) No part of any sewage disposal system requiring on-land or in-ground disposal of waste
shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') from the wetland.
No sewage disposal systems would be proposed on this tract of land, either as a result of
the tree removal or subsequently anticipated residential development.
(10) Waste which would normally be disposed of at a solid or hazardous waste disposal site or
which would normally be discharged into a sewage disposal system or sewer shall not be,
directly or indirectly, discharged to a wetland.
With the exception of a layer of woodchips and sawdust resulting from the tree
clearing, no waste would or will be discharged into the wetland.
(11) Construction erosion control measures and retention facilities shall be designed to limit soil
loss from the development site to not more than five (5) tons per acre per year. Plans and
supporting documentation for such measures and facilities shall be developed and approved by
the City prior to commencement of construction.
Rice Creek Watershed District has inspected the site and does not feel that the tree
removal, in and of itself, would necessitate erection of silt fencing or other retention
devices. Such measures however would be required in conjunction with future
grading activity on the parcel.
(12) The applicant for the wetland alteration permit shall be required to demonstrate that, after
the development is completed, the conditions on the site will be stabilized such that the yearly
soil loss from the site will not be greater than five-tenths (0.5) ton per acre per year.
Harstad Wetland Permit
March 12, 2007
Page 4
It does not appear to be the case that there will be any appreciable soil loss from this site
as a result of the tree removal activity.
(13) Sediment and soil loss shall be determined utilizing the Universal Soil Loss Equation as
defined by the U.S. Dept of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Technical Field Guide, as
amended from time to time, as provided for Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District.
While duly noted, it does not appear to be the case that there will be any appreciable soil
loss from this site as a result of the tree removal activity.
(14) Only fill substantially free of chemical pollutants and wastes, as determined by the City,
may be used.
No fill will be brought onto this site as a result of the tree removal activity. This
requirement shall be stipulated regardless for future reference.
(15) A building's minimum elevation permitted in a wetland zoning district shall be as defined in
the Local Water Management Plan.
Building elevations will be addressed in conjunction with any subsequent grading and site
plans. For reference, the City’s Local Water Management Plan indicates the minimum
recommended building elevation on this parcel is 891.9 feet subject to any other
regulatory elevation which may be greater than that indicated.
(16) No alteration shall be allowed which will endanger the health, safety or welfare of persons
or which may result in unusual road maintenance costs or utility line breakages due to soil
limitations, including high frost action.
It is not anticipated that the removal of the trees from this tract of land would endanger
the health, safety or welfare of persons or result in unusual road maintenance costs or
utility line breakages.
(17) Scheduling of Work: Work in the wetland will not be performed during the breeding season
of water fowl or fish spawning season.
City staff will coordinate with Rice Creek Watershed District and the DNR to determine
the periods of time where development would be prohibited for these reasons.
(18) Size of Area: The size of the altered area shall be limited to the minimum required for the
proposed action.
It is the contention of Mr. Harstad that the extent of the tree removals on the Longview
parcel represents the minimum required for the proposed activity.
In addition to the above eighteen criteria for approval, the City Code in Section 1010.08,
Subd. 5 outlines six additional criteria which would warrant permit denial when and where
applicable. These additional criteria are as follows:
Harstad Wetland Permit
March 12, 2007
Page 5
(1) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would allow any use
that is prohibited in the zoning district in which the property is located.
The permit requested would allow ONLY for tree removal from the Longview tract of land.
Any subsequent development, grading, construction or alteration would require
reconsideration of the permit. That said, the anticipated proposed single-family
residential development would be consistent with the zoning district in which the parcel is
located.
(2) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would result in
incompatible land uses or which would be detrimental to surface and ground water resources.
The anticipated proposed development on this site is single family residential dwellings,
consistent with adjoining development.
(3) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would increase the
financial burdens imposed on the community through increasing floods and overflow of water
onto land areas within this City or onto land areas adjacent to Rice Creek.
It is not believed that the removal of trees would increase the financial burdens through
increasing floods and overflow of water onto land areas within this City.
(4) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would not be in
keeping with land use plans and planning objectives for the City or which will increase or cause
danger to life or property.
While certainly a loss on many levels, the removal of trees is not in and of itself
contrary to the land use plans and planning objectives of the City. When planning for
development, the preservation of significant trees where appropriate and desirable will
be encouraged.
(5) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would be inconsistent
with the objectives of encouraging land uses compatible with the preservation of the natural land
forms, vegetation and wetlands within the City.
A tree preservation ordinance is presently being drafted which would strengthen the
City’s ability to control the removal of trees regardless of whether development is
occurring. Ultimately, the land uses proposed on this site would not be incompatible with
the ideals noted and such a preservation ordinance, if adopted, would not preclude or
prohibit the removal of trees associated with a development project.
(6) No wetland alteration or wetland buffer permit may be granted which would include
development of land and water areas essential to continue the temporary withholding of rapid
runoff of surface water which contributes to downstream flooding or water pollution or
development of land and water areas which provide ground water recharge.
The tree removals from the Longview site would not cause any of the identified issues.
Harstad Wetland Permit
March 12, 2007
Page 6
Conclusion:
Based on the above twenty-two criteria governing wetland buffer and wetland alteration
permits and based upon inspections conducted by City Staff and Rice Creek Watershed
District and based on the review of the Code by the City Attorney, there does not appear to
be any basis upon which to deny the permit requested by Mr. Harstad for the removal of
trees form the Longview Drive parcel.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7029 authorizing a wetland alteration permit to
Martin Harstad to remove trees from the property legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Mueller
Addition, with conditions as noted therein.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
North half of subject property, looking west
Zoning Map
Harstad
Property
Aerial Photo
Photographic Documentation
Looking north, before the tree removal
Looking north, after the tree removal
Removals Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 7029
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT
TO CONDUCT TREE REMOVAL ACTIVITY ON LOT 4, BLOCK 1, MUELLER
ADDITION, REQUESTED BY EICHI, INC.;
PLANNING CASE NO. WA07-001.
WHEREAS, Martin Harstad, representing the owner EICHI, Inc., has requested a
wetland alteration permit to allow for the removal of trees from property legally described as
Lot 4, Block 1, Mueller Addition, commonly referred to as the “Longview Estates” parcel;
and,
WHEREAS, the Longview Estates tract of land is located within a wetland zoning
district and is subject to the provisions and regulations articulated in Chapter 1010 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, tree removal activity is defined as “development” under Section 1010.05
of the Code and development within such districts is allowed by permit only; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that wetlands within the City, as part of the
ecosystem, are critical to the present and future health, safety and general welfare of the
land, animals and people within the City, as well as within the Rice Creek Watershed
District; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has in mind its statutory obligation to comply with
Chapters 104, 105 and 112 of Minnesota State Law, the regulations of Rice Creek
Watershed District, Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources, including
provisions for protected waters, Public Law 92.500 (Federal Water Pollution Control Act),
open space policies of the Metropolitan Council and its guidelines encouraging protection
and enhancement of marshes, wetlands in the flood plain area and the public interest in
preventing irreparable destruction or deterioration of valuable natural resources; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding this
proposal:
a. Planning Application
b. Zoning Map
c. Aerial Photograph
d. Photographic Documentation
e. Tree Removals Plan
f. Letter from Applicant
g. E-mail from Rice Creek Watershed District, dated Feb 21, 2007
h. Letter from Rice Creek Watershed District, dated Feb 28, 2007
i. Notice to Residents, dated Feb 14, 2007
j. Notice to Residents, dated March 6, 2007
k. Staff Report
Resolution 7029
Page 2
WHEREAS, the proposal satisfies all of the wetland alteration permit approval
criteria enumerated in Section 1010.08, Subdivisions 4 and 5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
approves the Wetland Alteration Permit requested by Martin Harstad for removal of trees
from the Longview Estates parcel, contingent upon the following:
1. The permit shall apply ONLY to the removal of trees; no grading activity, alteration
or other development shall be allowed except by separate permit or amendment
hereto reviewed and approved by the Mounds View City Council.
2. No waste, construction or otherwise, shall be allowed to enter into the wetland or
any adjoining areas.
3. If deemed necessary by Rice Creek Watershed District, a silt fence or other
erosion control measure shall be installed.
4. The removal of trees shall not impede or otherwise restrict the natural flow of
surface water and stormwater runoff on the site.
5. Work in the wetland shall not be allowed during the breeding season of water fowl or
fish spawning season.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
_________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Clerk / Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07F
Meeting Date: 03/12/07
Type of Business: CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7033 Adopting City Vision and Mission
Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, and
Rules of Conduct
Introduction
On February 7th and 8th, the city council and department heads held a leadership
retreat at the Random park recreation building. The retreat was facilitated by Don
Salverda, an outside consultant, for the purpose of strategic planning and team
building among the City’s key elected and appointed officials.
Over the two evenings of the retreat, the Council and Department Heads
discussed the past, present and future, and responded with revised organizational
goals and an action plan to respond to the opportunities facing the City of Mounds
View over the next two years.
Discussion
The group reaffirmed a shared vision for success, by agreeing on the current vision
and mission statement. The vision statement reads:
We see Mounds View as a proactive community that takes pride in its
achievements. We are responsive to the changing needs and interests of
our residents and businesses. As a result, our community thrives and
prospers.
The mission statement reads:
Provide high quality public services that effectively address changing citizen
and community needs in a fiscally responsible and customer-friendly
manner.
Participants also reaffirmed the City’s motto of “PRIDE – PROGRESS -
PARTNERSHIPS” as a slogan that is still very relevant to the work the City will be
doing in the next couple of years. The group also worked on a variety of other
items including; improving communication, identifying future issues and
opportunities, reviewing individual roles and responsibilities, identifying
organizational values, establishing goals, and creating an action plan.
It is also anticipated that goals program of the City may be modified based upon
the input of residents at the April 14th Town Hall meeting.
Recommendation
As part of the retreat follow-up, it is recommended that the Council formally adopt
the City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, Rules
of Conduct, and an Action Plan. The attached Resolution 7033 adopting these
items, with the exception of the Action Plan, is presented for council consideration
and recommended for approval. The Action Plan is scheduled for review at the
April 2nd work session.
RESOLUTION 7033
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTING THE CITY VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS
PROGRAM, VALUES STATEMENT AND RULES OF CONDUCT
WHEREAS, in February of 2006, the Mounds View City Council and
Department Heads held a leadership retreat for the purpose of strategic planning
and team building; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Department Heads discussed the past,
present, and future and responded with a plan to respond to the opportunities
facing the City of Mounds View over the next two years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Department Heads developed a shared
vision for success by agreeing on a formal vision, mission statement, values
statement, and rules of conduct.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City
Council hereby adopt the City of Mounds View Vision Statement (Exhibit A),
Mission Statement (Exhibit B), Goals Program (Exhibit C), Values Statement
(Exhibit D), and Rules of Conduct (Exhibit E).
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
(EXHIBIT A)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
VISION STATEMENT
ADOPTED M ARCH 12, 2007
We see Mounds View as a proactive Community that takes pride in
its achievements. We are responsible to the changing needs and
interest of our residents and businesses. As a result, our community
thrives and prospers.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
________________________
Mayor Rob Marty
______________________ _____________________
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Mueller
_____________________ _____________________
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Hull
________________________
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
(EXHIBIT B)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
MISSION STATEMENT
ADOPTED MARCH 12, 2007
Our Mission is to provide high quality services that effectively address
changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally responsible and
customer-friendly manner.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
________________________
Mayor Rob Marty
______________________ _____________________
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Mueller
_____________________ _____________________
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Hull
________________________
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
(EXHIBIT C)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
GOALS PROGRAM
ADOPTED MARCH 12, 2007
STRATEGIC GOALS
Strategic Goal 1: Improve the City’s street and utilities infrastructure and
develop a financing plan for these improvements.
Strategic Goal 2: Finalize and implement the redevelopment and
revitalization plan for County Highway 10.
Strategic Goal 3: Improve communications with, and the engagement of,
the public in City programs and activities.
Strategic Goal 4: Address Issues Related to the City Community Center.
Strategic Goal 5: Develop an economic development philosophy for the City
and develop alternatives to TIF to stimulate economic
development.
Strategic Goal 6: Enhance the City’s Revenue Sources to Ensure the City’s
Financial Stability.
Strategic Goal 7: Implement sound wall along south side of US Highway 10
ONGOING GOALS
Ongoing Goal 1: Continue to provide quality service with limited resources
Ongoing Goal 2: Keep property taxes as low as possible
Ongoing Goal 3: Continually Update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Ongoing Goal 4: Ensure a safe and secure community, with an emphasis on
prevention.
Ongoing Goal 5: Maintain and update the City’s five-year Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP), including a plan for parks and recreation
improvements.
Ongoing Goal 6: Continually execute (implement) the strategic plan in
order to achieve the City’s goals
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
________________________
Mayor Rob Marty
______________________ _____________________
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Mueller
_____________________ _____________________
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Hull
________________________
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
(EXHIBIT D)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
VALUES STATEMENT
ADOPTED MARCH 12, 2007
The following values are fundamental to the City of Mounds View’s
success and the fulfillment of our mission:
1. Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to
deliver quality services in a highly professional and cost-effective manner.
2. Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public
funds is essential for citizen confidence in government.
3. Ethics and Integrity
We believe that ethics and integrity are the foundation blocks of public
trust and confidence and that all meaningful relationships are built on
these values.
4. Treating Citizens with Respect
We believe that citizens are to be treated with courtesy and respect and
deserve the best services we can provide.
5. Open and Honest Communication
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an
informed and involved citizenry and to foster a positive working
environment for employees.
6. Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when departments and
employees work cooperatively as a team rather than at cross purposes.
7. Professionalism
We believe that continuous improvement is the mark of professionalism
and are committed to applying this principle to the services we offer and
the development of our employees.
8. Continuous Learning
We believe that continuous learning and ongoing education of our elected
and appointed officials will allow us to better recognize current
opportunities, anticipate change, and prepare for the future.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
________________________
Mayor Rob Marty
______________________ _____________________
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Mueller
_____________________ _____________________
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Hull
________________________
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
(EXHIBIT E)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RULES OF CONDUCT
ADOPTED MARCH 12, 2007
Rule#1 Council Members treat each other, the staff and the public with
respect and dignity.
Rule #2 Council Members maintain the highest standards of honesty and
integrity in their public and private dealings.
Rule #3 Council Members recognize the interdependency of the Council
and the Professional Staff.
Rule #4 Council Members are courteous in their dealings, and do not
interrupt other Council Members, the Staff or Citizens when they
are speaking at Council meetings.
Rule #5 Council Members respect the individuality and contribution that
other Council Members and Staff Members bring to the City.
Rule #6 Council Members respect the majority vote of the Council, and do
not undermine or sabotage implementation of ordinances, policies,
and rules passed by the majority.
Rule #7 Council Members respect and do not belittle, the minority opinions
and votes of Council Members who are not part of the majority vote
on key issues.
Rule #8 Council Members praise in public and criticize and discipline in
private.
Rule #9 Council Members focus on the “Big Picture of the City,” thinking
and acting strategically.
Rule #10 Council Members set an example for others to follow.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
________________________
Mayor Rob Marty
______________________ _____________________
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Mueller
_____________________ _____________________
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Hull
________________________
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
Item No: 07H
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7032 Step Increases for Officer Ben Zender and
Nicholas Erickson of the Mounds View Police Department
Background:
Officer Ben Zender and Nicholas Erickson are current employees with the City of
Mounds View. Their supervisor has reviewed their performances as it relates to their
responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Officer Ben Zender and Nicholas Erickson has more than
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position, and therefore, a step increase
wage adjustment is consistent with the Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7032
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are
currently working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor reviewed their performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisor determined that the following employees below
have more than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their position documented in
their performance review on file.
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRE
NT POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Officer Ben
Zender
Police Officer March 15, 2004 Step 4: $25.99/hr Step 5: $28.88/hr March 15, 2007
Officer Nicholas
Erickson
Police Officer August 21, 2006 Step 1: $18.78/hr Step 2: $20.22/Hr February 21,
2007
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7I
Meeting Date: 03/12/07
Type of Business: CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7045, Establishing the Streets and Utilities Task Force
Background:
At the March 5, 2007 work session, the City Council discussed the creation of a Citizen’s
Task Force to help plan for the future reconstruction of City streets and utilities.
Because rehabilitating the City’s Streets and Utilities was identified as a top priority for
the City, staff is recommending that the Council serve on the “task force” as a body, and
specifically invite any interested citizens, and the public in general, to a series of
meetings. Interested members of the public that register would be sent packet material
and agendas and encouraged to attend all meetings.
Suggested Task Force Membership:
• Mayor and Council
• Interested Residents at-large
Staff Liaison:
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Greg Lee, Public Works Director
Mark Beer, Finance Director
Meeting Schedule:
Meeting every 1st Monday of the month from 5:30 – 7:30 prior to regular work session
items. Also, meet the 3rd Monday of each month as necessary. Since the April 2nd date
is already scheduled for the joint meeting with the New Brighton Council, it is suggested
that this group consider meeting on April 16th. Complete work in time to allow a project
to be bid for 2008 construction.
Task Force Charge:
o Develop a Financial Plan for the entire reconstruction program
o Develop a street standard or standards that will best meet the needs of
the City in partnership with its residents
o Develop a Prioritization and Implementation
o Develop a Communication Plan
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution 7045 Establishing the
Streets and Utilities Task Force.
RESOLUTION 7045
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ESTABLISHING THE STREETS AND UTILITIES TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, rehabilitating the City’s Streets and Utilities was identified as a top
priority for the City; and
WHEREAS, at the March 5, 2007 work session, the City Council discussed the
creation of a Citizen’s Task Force to help plan for the future reconstruction of City
streets and utilities; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the Council serve on the “task force” as
a body, and specifically invite any interested citizens, and the public in general, to a
series of meetings; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Task Force meet every 1st Monday of
the month, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as well as the 3rd Monday of each month as
necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. A Streets and Utilities Task Force is hereby established.
2. The Streets and Utilities Task Force shall be comprised of the Mayor, City
Council, the City Administrator, the Public Works Director, the Finance
Director, and Interested Residents at-large.
3. The Streets and Utilities Task Force shall meet on the 1st Monday of the
month, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as well as the 3rd Monday of each
month as necessary.
4. The charge of the Task Force will be to:
o Develop a Financial Plan for the entire reconstruction program
o Develop a street standard or standards that will best meet the
needs of the City in partnership with its residents
o Develop a Prioritization and Implementation
o Develop a Communication Plan
Adopted this 12th day of March 2007.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(SEAL)
____________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item No: 08A
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: __________
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor license for approval. All contractor licenses will
expire on December 31, 2007. Applicant has submitted appropriate fees and proof of
insurance. This company has either never been licensed with the City or may have been
licensed with the City in the past, but was not licensed in 2006.
Express Signs & Balloons, Inc. Sign Installation New
Fireplace Gallery HVAC New
Joel Smith Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC New
Minnesota Tree Surgeons, LLC Tree Trimming/Removal New
Schad-Tracy Signs Sign Installation New
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No: 08C
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree M. Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7034, Authorizing the Purchase of Employee
Gift Certificates for the May 4, 2007, Employee
Appreciation Day
Introduction:
Staff has scheduled an Employee Appreciation Lunch for Friday, May 4, 2007, located at the Mounds
View Banquet Facility, from 11am to 100pm. As stated in Resolution 5617 (attached as Exhibit A), the
City will provide eligible employees gift certificates for a Five-Year Employment Milestone. This was
discussed at the March 5, 2007 Work Session.
Discussion:
One of the clauses in Resolution 5617 is that the City would provide to employees “gift certificates in
the amount of $5 per year of service at five-year increments.” Currently there are 12 city employees
that fall under these criteria. Both the Employee Lunch and Gift Certificates are currently budgeted
for 2007(Budget # 100-4100-1600). The employees below qualify under the criteria set in Resolution
5617:
Employee Name Department Years of Service
as of 2007
Gift Certificate Amount
Desaree Crane Administration 5 years $25.00
Greg Lee Public Works 5 years $25.00
Kathi Osmonson Community
Development
5 years $25.00
Marge Norquist Finance 10 years $50.00
Bruce Meehan Public Works 10 years $50.00
Mike Schnur Public Works 10 years $50.00
Jim Hess Public Works 15 years $75.00
Mike Kampa Police Department 20 years $100.00
Kathy Bednar Police Department 20 years $100.00
Steve Dazenski Public Works 20 years $100.00
Terry Broos Police Department 25 years $125.00
Linda Meyer Police Department 25 years $125.00
As it was done last year, Staff will be catering the event. The event will be buffet style to save on
costs. Staff will most likely go with the same caterer as last year, Marino’s Deli in Minneapolis (they
are still the cheapest thus far).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7034, Authorizing the Purchase of Employee Gift
Certificates for the May 4, 2007 Employee Appreciation Day.
EXHIBIT A
ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 5617
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTAIN EMPLOYEE
AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council wishes to show its appreciation to employees
and volunteers for dedicated and committed service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to responsibly expending public funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that showing appreciation to employees and
volunteers benefits the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View will annually (when
funds are available) contribute $1000 toward an annual employee appreciation event to be held at the
Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Mounds View will issue to
employees gift certificates in the amount of $5 per year of service at five-year increments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View will
annually (when funds are available) contribute $1000 toward an annual volunteer appreciation event to be
held at the Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mounds View will
present plaques ($60 max.) to retirees with 10 years of service at regularly scheduled City Council
meetings.
Adopted this 8th day of October, 2001.
ATTEST:
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Motion by: Quick
Second by: Thomas
Sonterre Aye
Quick Aye
Stigney Nay
Marty Aye
Thomas Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 7034
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF SERVICE
APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES TO EMPLOYEES HAVING REACHED
FIVE-YEAR EMPLOYMENT MILESTONES
WHEREAS, Resolution 5617 was adopted by the City Council on October 8, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, one of the clauses in Resolution 5617 indicates that the City will provide to
employees certificates in the amount of $5 per year of service at five-year increments; and,
WHEREAS, the following individuals have achieved an employment milestone with the
City of Mounds View since the adoption of Resolution 5617; and,
WHEREAS, together the twelve (12) identified employees have a cumulative 170 years
of experience with the City of Mounds View.
Employee Name Department Years of Service
as of 2007
Gift Certificate Amount
Desaree Crane Administration 5 years $25.00
Greg Lee Public Works 5 years $25.00
Kathi Osmonson Community
Development
5 years $25.00
Marge Norquist Finance 10 years $50.00
Bruce Meehan Public Works 10 years $50.00
Mike Schnur Public Works 10 years $50.00
Jim Hess Public Works 15 years $75.00
Mike Kampa Police Department 20 years $100.00
Kathy Bednar Police Department 20 years $100.00
Steve Dazenski Public Works 20 years $100.00
Terry Broos Police Department 25 years $125.00
Linda Meyer Police Department 25 years $125.00
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mounds View City Council does
hereby appreciate and recognize the twelve employees listed above for their years of dedicated
service and, pursuant to Resolution 5617, does hereby authorize the distribution of Service
Appreciation Gift Certificates to each herein identified employee in amounts equal to five times
their years of service.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007
________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08E
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree M. Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7037 Approving a Restaurant and Bowling
License Transfer for Mermaid Lanes located at 2200
County Highway 10 in Mounds View
Mounds View Bowling, Inc., submitted applications and fees to transfer a Restaurant and
Bowling license from Moundsvista, Inc. (d.b.a. The Mermaid) to Mounds View Bowling,
Inc., (d.b.a. Mermaid Lanes). As stated in the Mounds View City Code all restaurants and
bowling establishments must be licensed in the City.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Restaurant and Bowling License
transfer to Mounds View Bowling, Inc., (d.b.a. Mermaid Lanes).
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7037
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A RESTAURANT AND BOWLING LICENSE TRANSFER FOR
MERMAID LANES LOCATED AT 2200 COUNTY HIGHWAY 10
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View businesses wishing to operate
certain types of businesses must apply to the City for business licenses; and
WHEREAS, Mounds View Bowling, Inc. (d.b.a. Mermaid Lanes) has
applied for a Restaurant and Bowling License in order to transfer ownership from the
current owner; and
WHEREAS, Mounds View Bowling, Inc. (d.b.a. Mermaid Lanes) has
submitted the proper paperwork and fees, and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve a Restaurant and Bowling License for Mermaid Lanes
located at 2200 County Highway 10 in Mounds View .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the licensing
period shall be from April 1, 2007-June 30, 2008.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 8F
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mike Sommer, Police Chief
Item Title/Subject: Purchase of One Replacement White Marked Police
Squad Car for 2007.
Date of Report: March 12, 2007
NATURE OF REPORT: As discussed during the March 5th work session, the police
department has planned to replace one seven year old marked squad car (a 2000
Chevrolet Impala with 78, 0000 miles) this year. The city mechanic has reviewed the
condition of all of the marked squad cars and has deemed that the Impala in question is
in a condition that warrants its replacement. $23,000 is budgeted for this squad
replacement. Elk River Ford was awarded the state bid for the 2007 Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor. The white Crown Victoria is being sold at a price of $20,328,
excluding, registration, and license. The set up for the police equipment and graphics
has been budgeted separately. The deadline for ordering the police squad car under the
state bid price is March 19th, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council approve this purchase.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Mike Sommer
Police Chief
RESOLUTION 7041
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT WHITE
SQUAD CAR
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department planned and budgeted for replacement of one
marked squad car in 2007, and;
WHEREAS, the replacement cost of one white squad car was budgeted in 2007 at an estimated
cost of $23,000, plus equipment and set up and;
WHEREAS, Elk River Ford was awarded the state bid for the 2007 White Ford Crown Victoria
Police Interceptor Package for 2007 at an approximate cost of $22,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Mounds View
authorizes the purchase of one 2007 White Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle under the state bid at an
approximate cost of $22,000, including tax, registration, and license fees.
Adopted this 12th day of March 2007.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08G
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree M. Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7040 Approving a Transfer of License
from Nath Minnesota Franchise Group, Inc., to Duke
& King Acquisition Corp for the Burger King Located
at 2651 County Rd I in Mounds View
Nath Minnesota Franchise Group, Inc., is transferring ownership of the Burger King located
at 2651 County Road I to Duke & King Acquisition Corporation. All application and fees
have been paid. As stated in the Mounds View City Code all restaurants must be licensed
in the City.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Restaurant License transfer for Burger
King, located at 2651 County Road I in Mounds View.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7040
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A TRANSFER OF RESTAURANT LICNESE FROM
NATH MINNESOTA FRANCHISE GROUP, INC., TO DUKE & KING ACQUISTION
CORPORATION FOR THE BURGER KING RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2651
COUNTY ROAD I
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View businesses wishing to operate
certain types of businesses must apply to the City for business licenses; and
WHEREAS, Duke & King Acquisition Corporation has applied for a
Restaurant License in order to transfer ownership from the current owner; and
WHEREAS, Duke & King Acquisition Corporation has submitted the
proper paperwork and fees, and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve a Restaurant License for Duke & King Acquisition
Corporation for the Burger King located at 2651 County Road I in Mounds View.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the licensing
period shall be from March 13, 2007-June 30, 2008.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08H
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree M. Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7044 Approving a Restaurant License for
Little Caesar’s Pizza located at 2581 County Highway
10
A new restaurant in Mounds View is opening called Little Caesar’s Pizza located at 2581
County Highway 10. The owner’s name is Casey Price, and she will open the restaurant
on March 13, 2007. As stated in the Mounds View City Code all restaurants must be
licensed in the City. Ms. Price has submitted all application materials and fees.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Restaurant License for Little Caesar’s
Pizza located at 2581 County Highway 10.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7044
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A Resolution Approving a Restaurant License
for
Little Caesar’s Pizza
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View businesses wishing to operate
certain types of businesses must apply to the City for business licenses; and
WHEREAS, Casey Price (Little Caesar’ Pizza) has applied for a
Restaurant License; and
WHEREAS, Casey Price (Little Caesar’ Pizza) has submitted the proper
paperwork and fees, and
WHEREAS, all City of Mounds View business licenses must be approved
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve a Restaurant License for Little Caesar’s Pizza located at
2581 County Highway 10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the licensing
period shall be from March 13, 2007-June 30, 2008.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 8I
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: Consent
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Ericson, Community Development Director
Subject: Resolution 7042 Authorizing Out of State Travel and Conference
Attendance
Background:
On March 25, 2002, the City Council approved a Purchasing Policy which includes
a section on TRAVEL, CONFERENCES, SCHOOLS, & TRAINING. Section 4.1
indicates that the City will reimburse employees for reasonable business travel
expenses incurred while on assignments away from the normal work location. All
out of state business travel however must be approved in advance by the City
Council.
Discussion:
The 2007 Budget approved by the City Council includes a line item in account no.
100-4180-3630 for attendance at the national planning conference out of state.
Despite having budgeted $1,900 specifically for this conference, staff is seeking
Council reaffirmation of this out of state travel expenditure to permit the community
development director to attend the national planning conference in April of this
year. The planning conference begins April 14 and concludes April 18. The
sessions and seminars attended will provide the attendee and City by extension
invaluable training and professional development. Some of the sessions to be
attended include land use law, trailway management, comprehensive planning,
engaging residents in city issues, sustainable development, evolution of home
based businesses, housing technology innovations, cell and radio towers
legislation, wetland zoning issues, mixed use development realities and many
other items of particular interest in Mounds View.
Recommendation:
Resolution 7042 is attached for Council action which reaffirms the expenditure of
funds for out of state travel for the community development director to attend the
national planning conference in Philadelphia from April 14 through April 18, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________
Jim Ericson
Community Development Director
RESOLUTION 7042
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Purchasing Policy on March
25, 2002; and
WHEREAS, according to said Policy, all out of state travel requires the
approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 General Fund Budget allocated $1,900 in account
100-4180-3630 for the community development director to attend the national
planning conference in Philadelphia in April of 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View that the requested out of state travel and conference attendance
by the community development director is consistent with the adopted 2007
General Fund Budget and is hereby authorized.
Adopted this 12th day of March 2007.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 08J
Meeting Date: March 12, 2007
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7046 Approving Robin Marion to the Police Civil Service
Commission
The Police Civil Service Commission is comprised of three (3) Commission seats each
serving a three-year term. One seat is currently vacant (Mari Milewski Shay’s seat). Staff
advertised for one seat in the New Brighton/Mounds View Bulletin in January of 2007.
Numerous phone calls were made to Ms. Shay’s residence, and Staff received no phone
calls or correspondence from her stating her intentions.
Attached is a Memo that was sent to the Mounds View City Council stating that Staff
received one application for the Police Civil Service Commission vacant seat. The City’s
Municipal Code states that based on the recommendation of the Commissions “the
Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint a Chairperson for each
respective Commission.” If the Mayor does not pick from the applicants, then the
application stays on file for 12 months. All applications that are 12 months or older are
destroyed.
Recommendation:
The Mayor and the City Council reviewed the application received per Memorandum
dated February 17, 2007. It is recommended that the City Council approve Robin Marion
to the Police Civil Service Commission.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION NO. 7046
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Chapter 404 of the Mounds View City Municipal Code established
the Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission; and
WHEREAS, Section 404.01 of the above mentioned Chapter sets the method for
the appointment of the Police Civil Service Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Section 404.01 states that Police Commissioners shall be appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the Council; and
WHEREAS, there is one (1) vacant seat on the Police Civil Service Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Mayor and City Council has reviewed the current
application on file at the Mounds View City offices for this appointment, and has
recommended to the Council for its approval of Robin Marion for appointment to the
Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a majority of the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve Robin Marion to Police Civil Service Commission for a
term not to exceed three years (Term expiration: December 31, 2009)
Adopted this 12th day of March, 2007.
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Minutes have been reviewed and corrected by Mayor Rob Marty, City Councilmember Al Hull and City Administrator Kurt Ulrich
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
February 12, 2007 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:02 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Hull, Flaherty, and Mueller 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, February 12, 2007 City Council Agenda 22
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City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the amended Agenda with Council. 24
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, February 12, 2007 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 BUISNESS 36
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None. 38
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 40
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A. Resolution 7015, Appointing John Kroeger and Darren Peterson to the Parks 42
and Recreation and Forestry Commission and Appointing Jerry Kunz 43
Chairperson 44
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Public Works Director Lee explained that the City advertised for the open seats on the Parks 1
Commission and received one application with its first advertisement. He then said that Staff re-2
advertised and received two applications. After reviewing the applications the Park Commission 3
has recommended approval of these appointments. 4
5
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7015, 6
Appointing John Kroeger and Darren Peterson to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry 7
Commission and Appointing Jerry Kunz Chairperson. 8
9
Mayor Marty thanked the applicants for stepping up to volunteer for the City. 10
11
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 12
13
B. Consideration of Resolution 6956, Approving a Minor Subdivision (Lot Line 14
Adjustment) between 8409 and 8413 Groveland Road; Planning Case M106- 15
001 16
17
Community Development Director Ericson explained that in 2003 there was a subdivision of this 18
property to create 8413. He then explained that the Church has requested a five foot lot line shift 19
to the south to provide a little more flexibility with setbacks for the new home to be built and the 20
address will be changed to 8415 Groveland Road. 21
22
Director Ericson indicated that a Certificate of Survey has been submitted as required and both 23
lots comply with the Code requirements. He then said that because there is no additional density 24
being created by the subdivision Staff and the Planning Commission recommend no park 25
dedication fee be required. He further noted that a park dedication fee was paid when this minor 26
subdivision was previously approved. 27
28
Mayor Marty indicated it looks like 8419 will lose his driveway. 29
30
Council Member Mueller indicated that 8419 has another driveway and that driveway went to a 31
garage that has been torn down. 32
33
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6956, 34
Approving a Minor Subdivision (Lot Line Adjustment) between 8409 and 8413 Groveland Road 35
as Amended to 8415 Groveland Road. 36
37
Mayor Marty explained that these lots are owned by the same person and this is a shift of the lot 38
line to accommodate building their home on the lot. 39
40
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 41
42
C. Consideration of Resolution 7013, Approving a Minor Subdivision of 8184 43
Eastwood Road; Planning Case M106-001 44
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Community Development Director Ericson explained that this is a request for minor subdivision 1
to subdivide so that the house and 16,025 is subdivided from the rest of the land. He then said 2
that the Church will sell the house and absorb the remaining property into the church property. 3
4
Director Ericson indicated that the Church would like to pursue development of the excess land 5
on the eastern side of the property but that is not before Council at this meeting. 6
7
Director Ericson explained that the application is consistent with a minor subdivision in that it 8
creates a conforming lot on Eastwood Road. He then said that this lot would not have the 9
appropriate frontage, but the Church will join this parcel with the church property. 10
11
Director Ericson indicated that the Planning Commission had some concerns regarding the future 12
development of the site. The Church has stated its intent to absorb the subdivided lot into the 13
existing church property regardless of the development on the other site. 14
15
Director Ericson indicated that at the meetings the Church had representatives present and that 16
was helpful, and there have been some resident meetings, and there are people in attendance 17
concerned about this request. 18
19
Director Ericson indicated that easements would be required for Parcel B but not for Parcel A. 20
He then explained that this request is unique because it would create a flag shaped lot and that is 21
not something that the City usually approves. He further explained that the Church has said that 22
the lot was not split down the middle because of a desire to preserve a line of mature trees. 23
24
Randy XXXX of 8180 Eastwood Road said he has some major concerns and one is the easement 25
that runs along the north side of the property, so he is concerned that the power lines could be 26
removed and he would lose power. 27
28
Randy XXXXX indicated that the house is listed about $5,000 under tax assessed value and that 29
concerns him with the depressed home market. 30
31
Randy XXXXX indicated that there is a well that they have not mentioned that has not been 32
abandoned, that is in the 10 foot area. 33
34
Director Ericson explained that the City usually does not get involved in the location of wells as 35
the Department of Health has discretion over that matter. 36
37
Mayor Marty asked why easements are not recommended for Parcel A. 38
39
Director Ericson indicated that, if the Council wishes to approve this, the Resolution could be 40
amended to include a clause to require the Church to relocate any power lines so as not to disrupt 41
any utility to adjacent homeowners. 42
43
Jerry Kunz said that the well mentioned has been capped and they did tear down the shed on the 44
new property line. 45
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Council Member Mueller indicated that it appears on the Survey that Parcel B would be 90.5 feet 2
wide by 177 feet deep and asked if that is consistent with other lots in the City. 3
4
Director Ericson indicated that there are a wide variety of lot sizes in the City. He then said that 5
this would be larger than some of the lots in the City, and this block has some of the larger lots. 6
7
Randy XXXXX said that if this zoning for the Church goes through, he would expect to come to 8
the City for a rezoning as well. 9
10
Mayor Marty indicated that his concern would be that Parcel A would not be compliant with 10 11
feet of frontage on Eastwood Road, and it almost seems to him that this should be handled under 12
the major subdivision requirements. 13
14
Council Member Flaherty clarified that the issue with the power lines needs to be handled, and 15
then he said that he agreed that this is a major subdivision as it is being merged into a six plus 16
acre lot. 17
18
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7013, a 19
Resolution Denying a Minor Subdivision of 8184 Eastwood Road. 20
21
Council Member Stigney said that the argument to save the trees is needed, but does not hold 22
weight with him as he does not think that someone would buy the house and cut the trees down. 23
He then said that he does not think it is necessary for the Church to keep the trees to sell this 24
property. 25
26
Director Ericson suggested rather than denying the Resolution that a separate Resolution of 27
denial that has been prepared be considered. 28
29
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would be hesitant to approve something where there 30
are outstanding issues with the adjacent residents. 31
32
Mayor Marty said that he does not think that it is reasonable to suggest that someone would cut 33
down the trees as their view would become the parking lot. He then said that he has received 34
calls and letters concerning the future development of the area and that concerns him. 35
36
Council Member Flaherty indicated that the reason there are Codes is to keep things uniform for 37
all residents and he does not support going against the Code to allow this. 38
39
Council Member Stigney agreed to use the substitute Resolution to deny. 40
41
Council Member Mueller asked what happens if the Church wants to come back for a 42
subdivision moving the line right down the middle. 43
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Council Member Stigney indicated he would not have any issue with that if it meets the City 1
Code requirements. 2
3
Mayor Marty noted that any further subdivision would require a major subdivision process. 4
5
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6
7
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there are extra copies of the Resolution for those that are 8
interested. 9
10
D. Resolution 7018, Approving the Sufficiency of Petition in Opposition to the 11
2007-2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project 12
13
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that the Petition as presented appears to be sufficient to meet 14
the requirements in opposition to the project. The petition was received February 9, 2007 and 15
signatures were validated by Staff. He then said that the project consists of 328 properties and, 16
for a successful petition that 165 properties sign the petition. Staff has compared the signatures 17
to property owner lists from Ramsey County and any duplicates were removed. 18
19
City Administrator Ulrich explained that Staff was able to verify that 169 of the 212 signatures 20
are valid and represent individual property owner interests. He then explained that since receipt 21
of the petition, there have been three names withdrawn bringing the total to 166 making this a 22
valid petition. 23
24
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there are three signatures that do not show up on the 25
property records list so these may have been properties that have changed hands within the last 26
30 days. He then said that there was one objection sent via facsimile and, since it was not in 27
petition format and did not reference the street improvement project number, it was rejected. 28
29
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that the Resolution before Council would approve the 30
sufficiency of the petition in opposition meaning that the City could not take a vote on the same 31
project within one year from the public hearing on the improvement project. He further clarified 32
that this petition would mean that construction would not occur in the year 2007 and it is 33
recommended that this matter be discussed at a work session. 34
35
Tom Kosel of 8120 Jackson Drive indicated that he would be opposed to any improvement 36
project on their streets because the streets are beyond repair. He then said that the streets need 37
renovation and renewal. He further said that there may have been misleading information that 38
came out about this project because the individuals who were canvassing the neighborhood left 39
some material with residents but no where did it state that signing the petition would totally stop 40
the project. The printed information states please sign the petition if you are concerned about 41
construction of curbs or concrete barriers and mailbox groupings, landscape in the boulevard, 42
lack of information, or cannot or do not want to pay for the changes to the streets. It does not 43
state that signing the petition will stop the project. 44
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Mr. Kosel indicated that he has information from his neighbor that when people came to his door 1
and he said he was in favor of the project they told him that this was not about stopping the 2
project it is just about the curbs. He then said that he thinks that there may be people that signed 3
the petition that did not know fully the ramifications of doing so. He further asked Council to 4
investigate whether those that signed the petition really want the project stopped. 5
6
Mr. Kosel asked if there would be a time that the City would mandate the renewal of the streets 7
regardless of resident feedback. 8
9
Mayor Marty said that he does not think that the Charter would allow them to mandate street 10
repair. He then said that he has had some calls about doing away with the Charter but he is not in 11
favor of that because it gives rights of protection in a number of different areas. He further said 12
that the City needs to focus on selling the project and getting the information out to residents so 13
that they understand it and buy into it. 14
15
Mayor Marty indicated that the last project had more concern than this one has and, now that it is 16
done, they are pleased with the results. He then said that the City cannot mandate the street repair 17
or replacement. 18
19
Tom Winicki of the 2700 Block of Sherwood Road said that the time will come when the 20
Council, Charter Commission, and Planning Commission will have to say no more Petitions 21
because the roads have got to be fixed. 22
23
William Werner of 2765 Sherwood Road said that the Charter Commission is not really involved 24
in this and people should consider that this is a democracy and residents should keep that in 25
mind. He then said that something that can be done is to put together a sequence of events of this 26
process because people do not come to these meetings so that they know what is going on. He 27
further invited residents to join the Charter Commission as there are openings. 28
29
Barbara Haake of 3024 County Road I clarified that for one year this cannot be brought up. She 30
then asked why the Charter does not allow room for compromising. She further said that she 31
would like to compliment the City on bringing in rain gardens and other things to try to get the 32
project done and she would like to know what the expenses are already on this project. 33
34
Public Works Director Lee indicated that the City has spent approximately $200,000 and, of that 35
amount, $150,000 has been paid out and about $50,000 is in Staff time. 36
37
Ms. Haake asked how this will be paid for. 38
39
Mayor Marty stated that since the project is not going forward, and we cannot use TIF, so the 40
City would have to absorb the costs. 41
42
Public Works Director Lee indicated that the City can use the same information form the data 43
collected from the Feasibility Report. 44
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Mayor Marty indicated that there are TIF funds that could be used for roads so this puts that off 1
another year and those TIF districts will begin expiring. He then said that if the money is not 2
used for streets then the City will have to bond for the project. 3
4
Ms. Haake asked whether this was really about how much it was costing them that caused the 5
people to sign the petition. 6
7
City Administrator Ulrich said that one thing to do will be to work with the Charter Commission 8
provisions to see if there may be an amendment to allow for compromise or working out the 9
details of the project. He then said that the other item is that the Charter provides for that if a 10
petition equal to or greater than the number of petitions against the project, then the project 11
would move forward. He further said that there is no time frame on that but, the City needs this 12
to move forward, if it is going to, in the next month or so to make this year’s construction cycle. 13
14
Dan Mueller of 8343 Groveland Road said that the City is not doing his road yet but he has sat in 15
on some of the road meetings and he said that there are residents who realize that something has 16
to be done, but when the presentations are given residents feel like the project is being rammed 17
down their throat, and they have nothing to say about it. He then said that people do not want to 18
feel threatened. 19
20
Mayor Marty indicated that with the sidewalk on the south side of Grovelan,d he does not recall a 21
petition but it was down to the final hour and in the last street project the last woman that got up 22
to speak raised the issue about building a sidewalk because, if you build a sidewalk, the kids will 23
come and use it. Her concern was that is not a controlled intersection making it dangerous to 24
route kids to it, and that is why he changed his mind. 25
26
Mr. Mueller said that narrowing up the streets will not slow them down either and it concerns 27
him for fire trucks to be able to get down the streets if they are narrow. 28
29
Juliann Love of 7900 Sunnyside Road said that she is kind of a single issue person on this whole 30
road project because she wants Hillview narrower because she likes the feeling of a quiet 31
residential area and a 42 foot wide road makes it feel more like a thoroughfare and she would 32
like the idea of a sidewalk on one side. 33
34
Ms. Love said that the parking at Hillview Park should be angled on Greenwood and Hillview so 35
that people do not have to cross the street. 36
37
Mayor Marty indicated the City considered narrowing Hillview but, after discussions, it as 38
determined that residents did not want it narrowed. He then said that there was additional 39
parking planned for around the park area. 40
41
Naja Werner said that everyone should have been at the informational meetings. She then said 42
that maybe the residents were presented a Cadillac plan and, if the girls who circulated the 43
petition, had asked why the residents were not in favor of the street plan it would be a matter of 44
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cost. She further said that this present plan is done and the City needs to start over and she 1
suggested a plan that would not cost the individual property owner the $3,164.00. 2
3
Ms. Werner said that she reviewed the Feasibility Study and it calls for 15 parking spots at 4
Hillview Park with a cost of $28,000 and, putting in 34 greatly increases the costs. She then said 5
that sidewalks and other amenities are not needed unless residents want to pay for it. 6
7
Mike Reed of 2208 Lois Drive said that his friend who is out of town is concerned about barrier 8
curbs as they do a lot of yard maintenance and they could not go up and over the curb easily for 9
access. He then said that is his biggest concern when the street project comes to his street. 10
11
Mayor Marty indicated that there is concrete surmountable curb too. He then said that this is not 12
just about streets and curbs but it is about the water and sewer lines. He further suggested that 13
residents drive down Long Lake Road because the County rebuilt it 10 years ago with nice road 14
and sidewalk and curb but no one did anything to the sewer and water lines under the road and 15
there is another water break, so the street is torn up yet again in a different area. 16
17
Ms. Werner indicated that Long Lake Road is a County road and residents had no assessments to 18
pay for that road. She then asked whether Mounds View is responsible for correcting the water 19
issues. 20
21
Public Works Director Lee indicated that the City would need to pay for the repair. 22
23
Ms. Werner said that if people want options they would have to be willing to pay for them and 24
people are not willing to do so. 25
26
Ms. Werner indicated that this will cost a lot more money when this is eventually done in the 27
future. 28
29
Council Member Stigney said he spoke to one of the sponsoring petition members and he would 30
like to hear a presentation from them. 31
32
Sandy Doing of 2816 Sherwood Road said that she came to see what year this was happening not 33
to find out that it was not happening. She then said that it is time to buck up and pay for things to 34
improve them. 35
36
Ms. Doing indicated that there are children crossing her yard to stay out of the street. She then 37
said shame on the residents if they will not pay for sidewalks to keep children safe. She further 38
said it is time to make improvements to the neighborhood and she feels it is too bad that this did 39
not come up where the true and not so true could have been separated out. 40
41
Ms. Doing said that it is too bad that there was misinformation out there and she does not want 42
the project stopped. 43
44
Mayor Marty indicated there would have been no landscaping or tree loss with this project. 45
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Anna Schovanec of 7959 Sunnyside Road said that Council had passed the project in December 2
of 2006 so the only way to stop it would be to go forward with a petition. She then said that they 3
were not trying to misinform anyone but felt that a lot of the homeowners had a lot of questions 4
about the project. 5
6
Ms. Schovanec said that they talked to over 200 people and they have no interest in providing 7
false information but tried to provide information to the residents. 8
9
Ms. Schovanec said that a majority of people wanted to know why an additional survey was sent 10
out after a majority of people said they were not interested. 11
12
Mayor Marty indicated that the pavement index shows that these streets were the worst quality in 13
town, and that is why the project was considered for this part of town, and that is why the City 14
resurveyed and got somewhat of a majority. 15
16
Ms. Schovanec asked if the $200,000 costs include the survey costs. She then said that they did 17
not get paid for their door to door petition and resident contact. She further said that they did not 18
know until they were two weeks into the project that it was almost 2 to 1 against the project. 19
20
Ms. Schovanec said that they heard that residents wanted to sign the petition but did not think it 21
would do any good. Another concern was with any more increased costs on the property taxes. 22
She then said that another big issue was with barrier curbs. 23
24
Ms. Schovanec said that residents expressed concern about grouped mailboxes and barrier curbs 25
and did not want to change the look of the neighborhood. 26
27
Ms. Schovanec indicated that there was concern of the residents on Red Oak Drive about traffic 28
volume and they felt they were misled that this project would do something for their traffic. 29
30
Ms. Schovanec said that the majority of the people do not have strong support for the project. 31
She then suggested other ways of contacting residents than these meetings and asked the City to 32
consider less costly alternatives for residents especially those on lower incomes. 33
34
Mayor Marty asked whether the levy passing for the school was the last straw. 35
36
Ms. Schovanec said that it is a budget concern for many and the addition of the school levy will 37
impact them. 38
39
Council Member Flaherty asked how many people did not know about the project. 40
41
Ms. Schovanec said it was about 10% that did not know, but there were varying levels of 42
knowledge among those that were aware of it. 43
44
Mayor Marty asked where the information on losing trees in the boulevard concern came from. 45
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Ms. Schovanec indicated that in late November there was information on the boulevard and a 2
note that there could be affected trees. 3
4
Public Works Director Lee indicated that there is some minor disturbance directly behind the 5
curb to about two feet and there should not have been disruption to trees. 6
7
Public Works Director Lee indicated that he did review the data that the petitioners sent out. He 8
then said that the City sent out information to the petition area stating that the project would not 9
go forward for at least a year if the petition passed 10
11
Ms. Werner indicated that the forester has already designated the trees to be removed for this 12
project. 13
14
Council Member Mueller thanked them for their work on the Petition and this is a fine example 15
of community involvement regardless of which side of the issue you are on. She then said that 16
the information is valuable to the City and she appreciates the efforts undertaken on this project. 17
18
Rick XXX of 8071 of Red Oak Drive noted that there were only seven people who signed the 19
petition from Red Oak Drive and the petition asked if you were opposed, not if you wanted to 20
stop the project. He then said he thinks the project should go ahead. 21
22
Bob Bleeker of 2625 Hillview said that residents need to pay more attention to the surveys. 23
24
Barbara Haake of County Road I said that she cannot believe how thorough the petition 25
committee was and what a great job they did. She then said that she wants this project done but 26
she cannot say enough for the efforts that they went through, to do a person to person survey. 27
She further said that she feels that there should be some amending to the Charter to allow for 28
compromise not just stop the project. 29
30
Council Member Stigney thanked Anna and her sister for the work and the presentation given 31
tonight. He then said that this is the second time around that a road project has been turned down 32
and the girls have done an excellent job of providing information to Council, and it is now time 33
for the City to look at the information and move on. 34
35
Council Member Flaherty said that this is not a Cadillac and the sewer needs to be updated and 36
replaced, that is a large portion of the costs. He then said that costs played a large part in this, 37
especially if someone comes to the door with the costs. He further said that the first street project 38
petition taught the City a lot about public information and doing more meetings but they did not 39
go door to door. 40
41
Council Member Flaherty said that this just delays this project for a year, and some of the 42
research will be good in two years when this comes up again. He then said that the barrier curb 43
keeps people from parking trailers on the lawn and group mailboxes were not going to change, 44
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they would be grouped as they are. He further said that the City went to a lot of effort to inform 1
the residents but did not go door to door. 2
3
Council Member Flaherty said that the roads need to be improved but now this is stopped for a 4
year. 5
6
Andy Casing of 2617 Hillview said that information was not given and the surveys were “crap”. 7
He then said that there are too many issues that are not addressed individually but are thrown at 8
them. The first surveys made no differentiation of the items and the second survey was a little 9
better but it did not break down the surmountable or insurmountable option so there is not good 10
information. He further said that he kept coming to these meetings but there was no prep work 11
so that residents knew what was going on. 12
13
Mr. Casing indicated that the dog and pony show was going on but the numbers were wrong and 14
concrete was cheaper than asphalt and that is important. He then said that cost is very important 15
to residents. He further said that he wants the streets redone the way that they are. 16
17
Mr. Casing asked if the City really paid $600,000 to buy a gas station and tear it down. He then 18
said that is $600,000 that could have gone toward street projects and the City could have 19
continued to fine the owner rather than purchase the property. He further said that he does not 20
see the signs discussed for using Long Lake Road for through traffic. 21
22
Mayor Marty said that they cannot tell people not to drive on the streets. 23
24
Public Works Director Lee indicated that would have been part of this plan. 25
26
Tom Kosel of 8120 Jackson Drive said that he thinks that it is clear from the comments of the 27
last hour that there is some confusion and some misleading information put out, maybe even by 28
the City. He then asked whether or not it is necessary to act on this petition tonight as there may 29
be some that would like to withdraw their name, especially since it was just received Friday. 30
31
City Administrator Ulrich said that the attorney’s advice is that once the petition is presented to 32
the Council that is the time that the withdrawals need to be made so the Council does need to act 33
on the sufficiency of the petition this evening and additional withdrawals would not be allowed. 34
35
Ms. Schovanec said that they spoke with Mr. Kosel and Ella was told that he was not in favor of 36
the petition. 37
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Ella Schovanec said that after being publicly defamed by Mr. Casing she was not sure she would 39
speak. She then said that she was losing reception when he called on her cell phone and he was 40
yelling and left a message without a name or number so she had to track him down to return the 41
call. She further indicated that she talked to him on Sunday and it was a pleasant conversation 42
and he said thanks for calling back and she does not think there was misleading information 43
exchanged but they did not discuss the documents so she is not sure what he meant by it. 44
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Mr. Kosel indicated that he spoke loudly as he was told that they could not hear him and he was 1
hung up on. He then said that he did leave the message that he felt it was rude to hang up on a 2
senior citizen. 3
4
Ms. Schovanec said that there was no name or number so it was difficult to contact him. She 5
then said that they made no attempt to provide misleading information and they feel it is a little 6
unfair that they are being attacked for providing the information. She further said that the 7
mailboxes are grouped in sets of two and the street plan showed mailbox groupings of four and 8
in the information provided by the City, stated that the Council was in favor of groupings of four, 9
so that was included word for word from the information provided by the City. 10
11
Mayor Marty said that he has a cell phone and calls are dropped, so he understands that can 12
happen. He then said that he thought it was clear to him with the five public meetings there was 13
enough information provided to residents. 14
15
Mr. Kosel said that the survey was not clear and no one wants to spend $3,000 as that is a big 16
concern because costs keep going up and salaries do not. 17
18
Mayor Marty indicated that residents have a responsibility to ask questions if there is something 19
that you do not understand. 20
21
Mayor Marty commended the Schovanecs for their efforts to do this but he finds this frustrating, 22
however, in that he has been working for nine years to get the streets, water and sewer redone. 23
He further said that he does not like the idea of having to go out and spoon feed every resident 24
for each project area as to what their questions are. He then asked residents to contact any 25
Council Member to ask questions on any matter. 26
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7018, 28
Approving the Sufficiency of Petition in Opposition to the 2007-2008 Street and Utility 29
Improvement Project. 30
31
Council Member Stigney said that the last whereas states 167 and it should be 166 and the last be 32
it further resolved should state that if there is a petition equal to the number for it the Council 33
would take a vote on it. 34
35
Council amended the Resolution to include the language allowing for a petition in favor of the 36
project. 37
38
Council Member Stigney said he believes Staff should add the language directly from the 39
Charter. 40
41
Council agreed. 42
43
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 44
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E. Resolution 7014, Ordering the 2007-2008 Street and Utility 1
Improvement Project and Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and 2
Specifications 3
4
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Waive the Reading and Postpone Indefinitely 5
Resolution 7014 Ordering the 2007-2008 Street and Utility Improvement Project and 6
Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications. 7
8
Council Member Stigney asked whether this should be postponed. 9
10
Mayor Marty said that he would be hopeful to receive a petition, but he is not optimistic, so he 11
would recommend denial and, if that does happen, then Staff can draft a new Resolution. 12
13
Council Member Flaherty asked whether there is a time limit on a counter petition. 14
15
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that there is no time limit for a counter petition, but there is 16
the issue of when the public hearing was held on December 11, 2006, and there is one year to 17
order the project. 18
19
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would vote to table if there is a time and cost savings 20
to the City, but she understood that the Charter has to take a direct action to deny the project. 21
22
City Administrator Ulrich read the language from the Charter on counter petitions for the 23
improvement. 24
25
Council Member Flaherty said that he would prefer to finalize this Resolution and do a new one 26
if necessary. 27
28
Council and Staff discussed tabling and postponing and agreed to postpone. 29
30
Council Member Stigney suggested postponing indefinitely. 31
32
Council Member Mueller amended her motion to postpone indefinitely. 33
34
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 35
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F. Resolution 7019, a Resolution Establishing a One Year Moratorium on the 37
Installation, Erection, Construction, Replacement, Modification or 38
Improvement of Static or Changing Electronic, Digital, Video, Display Signs 39
or Billboards, and Flashing, Motion, Animated, Changeable Copy and 40
Illuminated Signs in all Zoning Districts 41
42
Community Development Director Ericson explained that the City Attorney had recommended a 43
moratorium to allow time for the City to research and amend its Code to protect the City in light 44
of changing technology in the sign industry. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Approve Resolution 7019, a Resolution Establishing 2
a One Year Moratorium on the Installation, Erection, Construction, Replacement, Modification 3
or Improvement of Static or Changing Electronic, Digital, Video, Display Signs or Billboards, 4
and Flashing, Motion, Animated, Changeable Copy and Illuminated Signs in all Zoning Districts. 5
6
Council Member Mueller asked how the signs now do not comply with Cod,e and asked whether 7
the City Hall sign and the Mermaid sign would be allowed. 8
9
Community Development Director Ericson explained that this would allow existing signs to 10
operate, but no other signs would be allowed, and this would eliminate flashing and animated 11
signs, and the intent is to clarify and sharpen the Code to eliminate gray area. 12
13
Council Member Mueller said that she has a problem with the future vision for the Highway 10 14
corridor and she would like to see something that allows what is already there, to be fair to all 15
new businesses to have what the existing businesses have, but worded such that nothing more 16
than what is currently out there can be done. 17
18
Council Member Stigney said that this would stop the LED type lights that continually change 19
for a new display. 20
21
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that there is new technology that is 22
becoming more controversial and the City would like to stay on the front edge of that to attempt 23
to avoid potential for lawsuits. 24
25
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 26
27
G. Ordinance 784, an Emergency Ordinance Establishing a One Year 28
Moratorium on the Installation, Erection, Construction, Replacement, 29
Modification or Improvement of Static or Changing Electronic, Digital, 30
Video, Display Signs or Billboards, and Flashing, Motion, Animated, 31
Changeable Copy and Illuminated Signs in all Zoning Districts 32
33
Community Development Director Ericson explained that this will allow the City time to 34
research and provide an update to the City’s Code. 35
36
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Marty. To Adopt Ordinance 784, an Emergency Ordinance 37
Establishing a One Year Moratorium on the Installation, Erection, Construction, Replacement, 38
Modification or Improvement of Static or Changing Electronic, Digital, Video, Display Signs or 39
Billboards, and Flashing, Motion, Animated, Changeable Copy and Illuminated Signs in all 40
Zoning Districts 41
42
Community Development Director Ericson read Ordinance 784. 43
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Council Member Stigney indicated that an emergency ordinance is to protect the peace and 1
public safety of residents and he would like to know if Council feels that this meets the criteria 2
for an emergency Ordinance pursuant to the Charter. 3
4
Council agreed that it does. 5
6
ROLL CALL: Marty/Stigney/Flaherty/Hull/Mueller 7
8
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9
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8. CONSENT AGENDA 11
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A. Licenses for Approval 13
B. Resolution 7016, Appoint Planning Commission Chairperson 14
C. Resolution 7017 Purchase of a Replacement Investigator Police Car 15
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Council Member Mueller requested that Item C be removed for discussion. 17
18
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B as 19
Presented. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
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C. Resolution 7017 Purchase of Replacement Investigator Police Car 25
26
Council Member Mueller would like Chief Sommer to be able to review his report with Council 27
and residents so that residents are aware of how frugal the Police Department is being. 28
29
Chief Sommer indicated that their two investigators share a car so that is a frugal use of vehicles. 30
He then said that the vehicle is 10 years old, and needs to be replaced with a Chevrolet Impala 31
through the state bid process. He further explained that the vehicle is incurring high maintenance 32
costs at this point, and it is time to replace it. 33
34
Council Member Mueller indicated that she would like to know if the current police equipment 35
would be moved to the Impala. 36
37
Chief Sommer indicated that the current equipment is 10 years old with the exception of the 38
radio that will be moved to the new vehicle, and the other equipment has been budgeted for 39
replacement. 40
41
Council Member Flaherty asked how many officers the City has. 42
43
Chief Sommer indicated there are 19. 44
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Council Member Flaherty asked how many police vehicles. 1
2
Chief Sommer explained that the City has 10. 3
4
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he went out and looked at the car and it has 78,000 miles 5
which is not a lot, but he was not aware of the report from the mechanic. 6
7
Council Member Stigney asked why a squad car that is coming out of service could not be used. 8
9
Chief Sommer indicated that the plan is to use a squad as a public service officer vehicle and the 10
age of the cars are due for replacement, so it is not a wise choice to make a car not recommended, 11
to keep as a vehicle for the investigators. 12
13
Council Member Stigney said that in this case he sees the case for replacement, but he would like 14
to look at other options like using a squad that is coming out of service. 15
16
Chief Sommer said that they have the longest replacement cycle of any department that he is 17
aware of. 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7017 20
Purchase of a Replacement Investigator Police Car. 21
22
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 23
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 25
26
Mayor Marty indicated he had a number of questions and the Finance Director was not available 27
today. 28
29
Mayor Marty said he questions why all of the Bonestroo information was found later in the report 30
as well. He then asked about the Silver Lake Road sidewalk and whether it is a final invoice. 31
32
Public Works Director Lee indicated that it is not. 33
34
Public Works Director Lee indicated it looks like it is the same check number but that would be 35
something for Mr. Beer to verify. 36
37
Mayor Marty asked what the Oakwood/Knollwood Parks check was for. 38
39
Public Works Director Lee explained that is for work done for Knollwood Park redevelopment 40
for a survey on topographical information for the grading contractors. 41
42
Council Member Flaherty asked about the 2003 street improvement. 43
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Public Works Director Lee indicated it was for the final as built plans. 45
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Extend the Meeting. 2
3
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4
5
Council Member Flaherty asked about the assessment overpayment on Page 14. 6
7
City Administrator Ulrich indicated he would research the matter and provide information. 8
9
Mayor Marty asked about the Ehlers and Associates seminar. 10
11
City Administrator Ulrich explained that is an annual financial seminar tailored to TIF and other 12
financing issues. 13
14
Mayor Marty asked what Knox boxes are. 15
16
Chief Sommer indicated they are lockboxes for keys to allow the fire department access to multi-17
housing locations and public buildings. 18
19
Mayor Marty asked for more information on the $500.00 for online research. 20
21
Chief Sommer indicated that it allows for research on many different police issues. 22
23
Mayor Marty asked for clarification on the additional cable hours for $589. 24
25
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that was in 2006 for hours relative to remodeling City Hall. 26
27
Mayor Marty asked about the Ramsey County Memorial entry. 28
29
Director Ericson explained that it was for a planning case for a subdivision. 30
31
Mayor Marty asked where the locks were keyed. 32
33
Mayor Marty asked about the Spring Lake Park Lumber window replacement. 34
35
Public Works Director Lee indicated this was for replacement of a vandalized window at 36
Groveland Park to be reimbursed by the contractor’s insurance company. 37
38
Mayor Marty asked about swing decals for $250.00. 39
40
Staff will look into it. 41
42
Public Works Director Lee indicated that it may be for Random Park to change the handicap 43
accessible door. 44
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Mayor Marty asked what the training is for on Page 32. 1
2
Mayor Marty asked about the Wells Fargo Lease payment. 3
4
Director Ericson indicated the lease is for the photocopier. 5
6
Council Member Hull asked for information on the Qwest phone number trace. 7
8
Chief Sommer indicated that would be for obtaining information on a phone number during an 9
investigation. 10
11
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Approve the Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
Council Member Flaherty asked to have Staff add the code for the department and a little more 16
description for clarity. 17
18
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19
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A. City Council Minutes October 9, 2007 21
22
Mayor Marty requested that the words “hearing no further comments prior to closing a public 23
hearing be added for all public hearings. On Page 4 on Line 17 he would like clarification of 24
what the word “roll” means in that statement from Mr. Beer. 25
26
Staff will look into it and correct that part as necessary. 27
28
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the October 9, 2007 City Council Meeting 29
Minutes as Amended by Submissions of City Council Members. 30
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32
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B. January 8, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes 35
36
Mayor Marty indicated that he had called his changes into Staff. He then said that on Page 11, 37
bottom Paragraph he did add some things that he had said previously and read them for Council. 38
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve the January 8, 2007 City Council Meeting 40
Minutes as Amended by Council Member Submission. 41
42
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 43
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C. January 22, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes 45
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Mayor Marty indicated that he would leave a copy with Staff of his comments. He then said that 2
he did want to ask on Page 3, Line 15 of Ms. Schovanec’s comments what the tax increase would 3
be for the curb and gutter and Finance Director Beer estimated $420 per year over 10 years and it 4
should have been $20.00 per year over 10 years for the curb and gutter portion. Staff will review 5
the tape. 6
7
Council Member Mueller indicated that his response would be for the total project. 8
9
Mayor Marty requested the following change: On Page 5, Line 34 insert “and representative” if 10
the City needs help with the issue. 11
12
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Marty. To Approve the January 22, 2007, City Council Meeting 13
Minutes as Amended by Council Submission. 14
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 16
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11. REPORTS 18
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A. Reports of Mayor and Council 20
21
Council Member Mueller reported that in the February 8, 2007 issue of Sun Focus there is a nice 22
article about Tim Pittman, a former employee of Mounds View. 23
24
Council Member Mueller provided a recap of activities she was involved in during the month of 25
January. 26
27
Council Member Stigney mentioned that he left in Council boxes some suggestions on Council 28
meetings and he would like to get some feedback at a work session. 29
30
B. Reports of Staff 31
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1. Police Department Quarterly Report 33
34
Chief Sommer provided a statistical report on the quarter and summarized the arrests for 35
Council. 36
37
Chief Sommer noted that the most frequent calls are medical and there were 150 this quarter. 38
39
Chief Sommer provided a summary of the school resource calls noting that there will be seminars 40
set up on internet safety for parents and teachers. 41
42
Chief Sommer noted that after the City condemned the home at the problem address, the police 43
calls to the location have gone down. 44
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Chief Sommer provided an update on the crime prevention officer’s activities for the quarter. 1
2
Chief Sommer provided information on the types of training that the officers attended during the 3
quarter noting that National Incident Management System Training has been completed by all 4
officers. 5
6
Chief Sommer noted that the average blood alcohol content for those arrested was .122 and the 7
limit is .08. 8
9
Council Member Stigney asked whether the City has M16’s as he noticed the training for using 10
them. 11
12
Chief Sommer indicated that there is one in every car. 13
14
Council Member Flaherty noted that looking at the statistical reports there has been a drop since 15
the year 2000 and thanked the Department and all of the Officers for their work. 16
17
2. Noise Wall Legislation Update 18
19
City Administrator Ulrich noted there is legislation introduced with the most recent action taking 20
place February 6, 2007 in a meeting to discuss options for this legislative session. 21
22
3. Bethlehem Baptist Church 23
24
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that this is a contribution approved under a CUP for a 25
property in the industrial park as a payment in lieu of taxes based on an agreement of honor of 26
$25,000 toward community activities. A list of activities is included. 27
28
Council Member Flaherty asked if the allocation would be approved by Council. 29
30
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that it is done twice per year by Resolution. 31
32
Council Member Flaherty asked when the approval would come. 33
34
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that Staff would put it on the next Agenda. 35
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4. Final Draft of the Town Hall Meeting Agenda for April 14, 2007 37
38
City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the draft of the Town Hall Meeting with Council. 39
40
Mayor Marty said he would like the awards presentation moved up to the beginning after the 41
State of the City Address. He then said he would like the survey to be on the press release and 42
Agendas for that day so that it is not missed. 43
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Council Member Stigney suggested placing the surveys on the table in an area where they would 1
be clearly seen. 2
3
Mayor Marty suggested on the back of the Agenda so that they do not miss it. 4
5
City Administrator Ulrich noted that the post office move is scheduled for this fall down to E2 6
and 5th Street and two blocks south would be the trucking operation. 7
8
Mayor Marty said he did not realize that it was approved and going in and the concern he 9
received today from citizens was that this is moving it farther from Mounds View and Arden 10
Hills. 11
12
City Administrator Ulrich noted the Human Resources Committee is scheduled to meet 13
tomorrow. 14
15
Mayor Marty noted that, with regard to the Cable Coordinator position, he would like to have 16
that job description amended to clarify that the primary responsibility of the position is to cable 17
cast all City meetings. 18
19
Mayor Marty noted that the last person felt that they were a daytime only position, and he would 20
like to shift the priority to be cablecasting meetings. 21
22
5. Community Development Update 23
24
Community Development Director Ericson updated Council on the major subdivision application 25
for Marty Harstad. The plan includes eight lots and tree removal would be involved, but the 26
wetland would not be disturbed other than removing any dead or down trees. 27
28
Director Ericson indicated that Council discussed at a work session separating out the 29
townhomes from Red Oak Estates and they are considering a separate association. 30
31
Director Ericson indicated that the tree preservation ordinance will be coming forward for 32
consideration in March. 33
34
Director Ericson noted that the 8th Annual North Metro Home and Garden Show will be February 35
24, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 36
37
Director Ericson reported that the neighborhood meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the 38
Premium Stop location will be this Thursday. 39
40
Director Ericson noted that Jeremiah Anderson and he would be presenting to the Charter 41
Commission an amendment to the City Charter to allow a mechanism to assess unpaid 42
administrative fines that are property based. 43
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Director Ericson indicated that the new schedule for GIS Land Planning seminars has been 1
received and the Planning Commissioners are invited to attend as are Council Members. Staff 2
recommends the courses. 3
4
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that a bill was introduced in the House to allow cities to 5
issue administrative fines for motor vehicle violations of a minor type. 6
7
Mayor Marty asked Staff to contact Representative Tillberry and Senator Betzold to ask them to 8
support the bill. He then said that he talked to some police chiefs who feel that they would love 9
to have this, and then suggested that Staff see if the Police Chief Association could discuss it. 10
11
City Administrator Ulrich indicated that it is the number one legislative goal of the Minnesota 12
Police Chief’s Association. 13
14
Mayor Marty said that he would like Council to help in any way including a resolution of support 15
if that would be of assistance. 16
17
Mayor Marty noted that the City is meeting with the City of New Brighton for a joint council 18
meeting at 5:30p.m. on February 26, 2007 to discuss stoplights at Silver Lake Road and County 19
Road H. The Ramsey County Commissioners and the School District are invited to attend. 20
21
C. Reports of City Attorney 22
23
None. 24
25
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, March 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. 26
Next Council Meeting: Monday, February 26, 2007 at 7 p.m. 27
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13. ADJOURNMENT 29
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. 31
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