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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Tuesday, November 13, 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.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 7:05pm Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7186, Adopting the 2008 Fee Schedule.
B. 7:10pm Public Hearing to Consider Resolution 7182 Approving the Feasibility Report,
Ordering the Project, Authorizing Plans and Specifications for the County Road 10 Trailway
Project: Segments 1-5
C. First Reading of Ordinance 800, Revising the Mounds View City Charter Pertaining to
Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions Associated with the Frequency of the Preparation
of the City Newsletter
D. Resolution 7183, Authorizing a Cost of Living Adjustment and Insurance Contribution
Adjustment for the City of Mounds View Non-Union Employees.
E. Consideration of Resolution 7187 approving a Predevelopment Agreement with Master
Development relating to the Premium Stop property.
F. Resolution 7185 Step Increase for Heidi Heller, Mounds View Planning Associate
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Item Deleted
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 26, 2007, at 7:05pm to consider the
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 785, a Tree Preservation & Landscaping
Ordinance.
C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 10, 2007,at 7:10pm to consider the Second
Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 800, Revising Section 12.13 of the Mounds View City
Charter Pertaining to Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions.
D. Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for the City Hall Elevator
E. Resolution 7181 Approving a Contract Award for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Residential
Water Service Repair Program
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 24, 2007 City Council Meeting.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Report Concerning Potential Development at the Mermaid
2. Review Charter Commission Correspondence
3. Police Department Quarterly Report
4. Finance Department Quarterly Report
5. Library fiber optic
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, December 3, 2007 @7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, November 26, 2007 @7pm
Last updated: _______
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I. .................. Building/Community Dev. Related Fees P. 4
a. ........................................................................... Valuation Table P. 4-5
b. ................................................................................ Surcharges P. 6
c. .................... General Construction, Home, Building Permits, Misc. P. 7-10
Accessory Building/Shed ..........................................................................................
Addition .....................................................................................................................
Basement..................................................................................................................
Basic Floor Area .......................................................................................................
Deck ..........................................................................................................................
Door/Window Installation .........................................................................................
Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots and Patios ......................................................
Electrical Work .........................................................................................................
Elevators ...................................................................................................................
Excavating, Grading, Filling ......................................................................................
Fences ......................................................................................................................
Fire Alarm System ....................................................................................................
Garages ....................................................................................................................
Garbage/Recycling Enclosure ..................................................................................
HVAC ........................................................................................................................
Mobile Homes ...........................................................................................................
Moving Buildings ......................................................................................................
Pipe Fitting ................................................................................................................
Plumbing Work .........................................................................................................
Porch ........................................................................................................................
Raising, Shoring .......................................................................................................
Refrigeration Work ...................................................................................................
Remodeling ..............................................................................................................
Reshingling ...............................................................................................................
Re-siding/Stucco ......................................................................................................
Satellite Dishes .........................................................................................................
Signs/Billboards ........................................................................................................
Sprinkling System .....................................................................................................
Sprinkler Plan Check Fee .........................................................................................
Stucco .......................................................................................................................
Swimming Pools .......................................................................................................
Tank (fuel, gas) Installation/Removal .......................................................................
Tent, Temporary .......................................................................................................
Telecommunication Antenna Building Permit Fee ...................................................
Windows ...................................................................................................................
Wrecking ...................................................................................................................
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d. ......................................... Other Inspections/Planning Fees P. 10-13
Building Inspections .................................................................................................
Code Appeal .............................................................................................................
Comprehensive Plan Amendment ...........................................................................
Conditional Use Permit .............................................................................................
Contractor Licenses .................................................................................................
Development/Site Plan Review ................................................................................
Housing Inspection Fees ..........................................................................................
Multiple Dwelling Registration/Transfer ....................................................................
Plan Review Fee ......................................................................................................
Planned Unit Development/Amendment ..................................................................
Reinspection Fees ....................................................................................................
Rezoning ...................................................................................................................
Street or Easement Vacation ...................................................................................
Subdivisions .............................................................................................................
Variance ....................................................................................................................
Wetland Alteration Permit ........................................................................................
Wetland Buffer Permit ..............................................................................................
II. ........ Miscellaneous (copies, maps, agendas, etc.) P. 13-14
Apartment/Multiple Dwelling List ..............................................................................
Blue Prints/Maps ......................................................................................................
Council/Planning Commission Meeting Packets .....................................................
Dog License List .......................................................................................................
Filing Fee for Public Office .......................................................................................
Insufficient Fund Checks (NSF) ...............................................................................
Mailed Agendas ........................................................................................................
Mailed Minutes..........................................................................................................
Mounds View Business List ......................................................................................
Municipal Code .........................................................................................................
Notary Public ............................................................................................................
Outdoor Sign Usage .................................................................................................
Pending Assessment Search ...................................................................................
Photocopies ..............................................................................................................
Picnic Kits .................................................................................................................
Police/Accident Report .............................................................................................
Resident List .............................................................................................................
Sales Tax ..................................................................................................................
Special Assessment Search ....................................................................................
Tree Removal ...........................................................................................................
Video Tape Copies ...................................................................................................
Zoning Code: Photocopy/CD Rom ...........................................................................
III…….……………. Police/ Administrative Offenses P. 15-17
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IV. .................................................................... Licenses P. 17-20
Amusement Centers/ Devises/Rides, Carnivals, Circuses ......................................
Automobile Sales ......................................................................................................
Bowling Alley ............................................................................................................
Boxing and Wrestling Permit ....................................................................................
Cigarette and Tobacco .............................................................................................
Dog Licenses ............................................................................................................
Fireworks ..................................................................................................................
Garbage and Rubbish Hauler License .....................................................................
Gasoline Station License ..........................................................................................
Kennel License .........................................................................................................
Liquor Licenses/Investigation Fee ............................................................................
Peddlers/Transient Merchant License/Investigation Fee .........................................
Recuperation of Half Way House .............................................................................
Restaurant License ..................................................................................................
Therapeutic Massage/Investigation .........................................................................
V. .........................Community Center and Parks Fees P. 21-25
Mounds View Community Center……………………………………………………….
City Parks .................................................................................................................
VI. ................................ Water, Sewer and Street Fees P. 26-29
Late Payment ............................................................................................................
Load Limits Fee ........................................................................................................
MIU/MXU ..................................................................................................................
Meter Testing ............................................................................................................
Park Dedication Fee .................................................................................................
Row Permit Fees ......................................................................................................
Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) ..............................................................................
Sewer Charge ...........................................................................................................
Sewer Connection/Repair Permit .............................................................................
Service Restoration ..................................................................................................
Shut-of and Curb Stop ..............................................................................................
Street Light Utility ......................................................................................................
Street Opening Permit ..............................................................................................
Storm Water Management (SWM) ...........................................................................
Surface Water Management ....................................................................................
Tapping .....................................................................................................................
Unit Charge...............................................................................................................
Water Charge ...........................................................................................................
Water Connection/Repair Permit .............................................................................
Water Disconnect/Reconnect in Spring ...................................................................
Water Hydrant Deposit .............................................................................................
Water Meter ..............................................................................................................
Water Quality Testing ...............................................................................................
Utility Bill Assessment Search…………………………………………………………………….
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I. BUILDING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
A. VALUATION TABLE
The following Valuation Table shall be used to determine fees for those permits indicated below and in
all cases where the work is of such a nature that the permit fees cannot be determined from the
schedule established below for such work. The minimum fee for all permits shall be $23.50 unless
otherwise specified.
$1 to $500
$23.50 for the first $500
$501 to $2,000
$23.50 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to an including
$50,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof to an including
$50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000
$101,001 to $500,000 $993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
$1,000,001 and up
$5608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
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Specific Valuations
Accessory Buildings: Garages & Sheds
Attached Garage $27.00 per sq. ft.
Detached Garages & Sheds, > 120 sq. ft. (w/ concrete floor) $14.85 per sq. ft.
Detached Garages & Sheds, > 120 sq. ft. (w/ wood floor) $9.45 per sq. ft.
Carport $13.50 per sq. ft.
Residential Additions
First Floor and basic floor area $78.74 per sq. ft.
Second Floor $61.02 per sq. ft.
Shell Only $44.80 per sq. ft.
Addition (mobile home) $24.98 per sq. ft.
Basement
Unfinished $15.50 per sq. ft.
Rough-In Finish $20.18 per sq. ft.
Finished $26.23 per sq. ft.
General Remodel $21.06 per sq. ft.
Deck
Residential $9.36 per sq. ft.
Porch
Screen only $27.50 per sq. ft.
Three-Season (wood frame/windows/doors Not Heated) $49.81 per sq. ft.
Swimming Pools (See Chapter 1009)
Above ground -Permanent (over 52” in depth)
$10.00 per sq. ft.
Below ground $30.00 per sq. ft.
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B. SURCHARGES
Building Surcharge: Where the fee for the permit is based upon valuation, the surcharge is as follows:
1. Building Surcharge
(For valuation-based permits, the surcharge is as follows)
Valuation of Work Surcharge Computation
$1,000,000 or less
.0005 x valuation
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000
$500 + .0004 x (Value - $1,000,000)
$2,000,000 to $3,000,000
$900 + .0003 x (Value - $2,000,000)
$3,000,000 to $4,000,000
$1,200 + .0002 x (Value - $3,000,000)
$4,000,000 to $5,000,000
$1,400 + .0001 x (Value - $4,000,000)
Greater than $5,000,000
$1,500 + .00005 x (Value - $5,000,000)
For fixed-fee permits, the surcharge shall be $.50 per permit (or .0005 of the permit fee if
fee exceeds $1,000).
2. Heating Surcharge
Residential
$.50 per permit (or .0005 of the permit fee
if fee exceeds $1,000).
Commercial
Use the above table
3. Plumbing Surcharge
$.50 per permit (or .0005 of the permit fee if fee exceeds $1,000).
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C. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, HOME, MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PERMITS.
(Note: Surcharges Not Included in All Figures Listed below -- See Surcharge Section in Chapter
1006 for More Information)
Accessory Buildings Use valuation table
Residential Additions Use valuation table
Residential Remodels Use valuation table
Deck 30” and under $25 (no surcharge)
Demolition and Wrecking $20 plus $2.00 per 1,000 cubic feet or fraction thereof
over 2,000 cubic feet plus $.50 surcharge
Door or Window Installation
Change Opening $40 for first windows/door plus $12.50 for each
additional window/door (plus $.50 surcharge)
Use Existing Rough opening $20 for first window/door plus $2.50 for each
additional window/door (plus $.50 surcharge)
Egress Basement Window $50 for first window $25 for each additional window
(plus $.50 surcharge)
Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Patios; New Installation or Overlay (No Surcharge)
Residential
R-1 or R-2 Overlay or Seal Coating
with no expansion, no permit needed.
Concrete/Asphalt/Brick: $20 for first 500 square feet
plus $2 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction
thereof (no surcharge)
Gravel*: $20 (no surcharge)
* See zoning code for gravel limitations.
Commercial
Use valuation table
Electrical Work -- Same as established in the Minnesota State Board of Electricians, March 1,
1972 Edition of Laws and Regulations Licensing Electricians and
Inspections of Electrical Installations as Amended.
Electrical Inspector
Brian Nelson (763) 434-4853
Blank Electrical Request Forms
$1.50 each (cash only, payment goes to inspector)
Elevators Use valuation table
Fences
Six feet and below
Above six feet
$25 per installation (no surcharge)
$25 per installation (plus .50 surcharge)
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Fire Permits
Fire Alarm Systems
Fireworks Sales
Temporary Tent
Tank Installation (fuel, oil, gas, etc.)
Tank Removal (fuel, oil, gas, etc.)
$50
$350 (business selling only fireworks)
$100 (business selling fireworks & other retail)
$50
$100 per tank (no surcharge)
$50 per tank (no surcharge)
Fireplaces
Wood burning Stove (Building Permit $25 plus .50 surcharge
Gas Fireplace (Mechanical Permit) $25 plus .50 surcharge
HVAC (Plus Surcharge)
Commercial HVAC
(Over 3 stories)
1.5% of contract price plus surcharge at .0005 times
contract price
Residential:
Air Conditioning $30 per unit
Furnaces $40 per unit – New
$30 - Replacement
Air Exchanger $25 per unit
Sheet Metal / Duct Work $30
Ventilation Systems $10 for the first fan plus $4 for each additional
Gas fireplace $25 (includes incidental piping)
Gas, oil piping $25 per unit
Gas Meter, Regulator Upgrade $25
Steam, hot water heating $40 per unit
Irrigation Systems (landscaping) $27.00 (plus .50 surcharge)
Mobile Homes (See Chapter 1110)
Installation $50 per installation (plus $.50
surcharge)
Mechanical (Gas hook up) $25 (plus $.50 surcharge)
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Moving Buildings (See Chapter 1007)
Principal Structure $175 per building (plus $.50 surcharge)
Accessory Structure (larger than 400sq. ft.) $50 per building (plus $.50 surcharge)
Accessory Structure (400sq. ft. or less) $25
Plumbing Work - (Chapter 1004)
Residential - Plumbing fixture, devices,
Connections
Residential - Fixture Replacement (same
opening) or Repair
Commercial (4 units and up)
$20 plus $7.00 per fixture (plus $.50
surcharge)
$15 or 5% of value whichever is greater
up to $27 (plus $.50 surcharge)
1.5% of contract price plus surcharge at
.0005 times contract price
Porch Use valuation table
Raising, shoring Use valuation table
Re-shingling
Residential
(Re-shingling permit not required for buildings
under 120 square feet)
$20 for this first 500 square feet plus $3
for each additional 100 square feet or
fraction thereof (plus .50 surcharge)
Commercial Use Valuation Table
Re-siding / Stucco
Residential
(Re-shingling permit not required for buildings
under 120 square feet)
Soffit/Fascia only (fee not required if included
with siding permit)
$20 for the first 500 square feet plus $3
for each additional 100 square feet or
fraction thereof (plus .50 surcharge)
Soffit/Fascia: $25 per installation (plus
.50 surcharge)
Commercial Use Valuation Table
Retaining Wall
Four feet and below
Above four feet
$25 (no surcharge)
$35 (plus .50 surcharge)
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Re-siding / Stucco
Commercial Use Valuation Table
Satellite Dishes (See Chapter 1103.18)
• (no permit required for mini dish systems)
$25 per installation (plus $.50 surcharge)
Sheds (120 square feet and less) $ 25 (no surcharge)
Signs (Zoning Permit, no surcharge) , Billboards (Building Permit, surcharge) (See Chapter
1008)
Signs up to 100 sq ft. $50 for the first 24 square feet plus $5.00 for
each additional 25 square feet or fraction thereof
up to 100 square
Signs 100 sq. ft. and over $75 for the first 100 square feet plus $10 for each
additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof
Signs re-facing or altering $25 per installation
Temporary Signs $30 per 21 day period (Limit 3 permits per year)
Billboards $200 per billboard
Sprinkling Systems (Fire Suppression)
Sprinkler; Residential $30 plus $4.50 for each ten sprinkler heads or
fraction thereof over the ten heads, plus $.50
Sprinkler; Commercial 1.5% of the contract price plus surcharge at
.0005 times the contract price
Sprinkler Plan Check Fee 65% of permit fee (for new construction or 20
heads or more only)
Swimming Pools
Above ground -Permanent Use Valuation Table
Temporary (52” high or less) $25.00 (plus .50 surcharge)
Telecommunication Antenna
(Building Permit Fee, see also Chapter
1124)
$750 plus $.50 surcharge per system installation.
For installations on-city property, fee is 7% of
yearly rent to city (plus .50 surcharge)
Temporary Office (Mobile home) $50 ($10 annual renewal)
Windows See Door/Window Installation
Wood burning Stove $25 (plus $.50 surcharge)
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D. OTHER INSPECTIONS / PLANNING FEES
Applicants are responsible for all costs incurred associated with the filing, review and processing
of development applications. Such fees are to be paid in escrow up front or upon receipt of
statement from the City of Mounds View. Fees may include but are not limited to costs for
consultants retained by the City, consultant planning services, attorney, and engineer fees. A
deposit may also be required to cover costs of public notices, materials and staff time spent in the
review, research or preparation of materials associated with this application. The applicant shall
be responsible for all reasonable incurred costs in excess of the initial deposit amount. Any
portion of the deposit not spent or encumbered shall be refunded to the applicant within 30 days
after consideration of the application is completed. Payment of park dedication fees is required
with subdivision applications. Application fees are not refundable.
Building Inspections
Inspections conducted outside of
normal business hours
$47/hr. (Minimum charge two hours)
Inspections for which no fee is
specifically indicated
$47/hr. (Minimum charge - one half hour)
Reinspection Fees $47/hr.
Change of Address $150
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $500
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
R-1 to R-2 $150
All other Districts $375
CUP Amendment Same as CUP Fee
Contractor Licenses (See Chapter 1001) $50 per Year State License
Contractors License Verification Fee $5 per permit (See building procedures)
Development/Site Plan Review $375
Housing Inspection Fees (See Chapter 1012)
Initial and Follow up Inspection No charge
Each Additional Inspection $25/inspection
Interim Use Permit (IUP) $375
IUP Amendment $375
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Investigation Fee Equivalent to permit fee (when work commences without
an approved permit)
Park Dedication Fee (See Ord 745) Up to 10% of fair market land value
Plan Review Fee
* Refund Policy: No plan review
fee may be refunded after
review has been completed.
Plan Review Fee, “Similar”
65 percent of permit fee for all commercial permits and for
residential permits for new dwellings, dwelling additions,
garages, garage additions, decks, sheds over 216 square
feet, and major remodeling. Additional Plan Review Fee
required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $47/
hr. (Minimum charge one half hour) Plan review for outside
consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both.
Actual costs including administrative and overhead costs.
Where all units are the same or similar, each unit after first
shall be 25% of original fee.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) (See
Chapter 1120)
$750
PUD Amendment $375
Refund Policy All but $40 of the permit fee can be refunded within 100
days of application if work has not commenced.
Rezoning $500
Street or Easement Vacation $250
Subdivisions
Minor Subdivision $275
Major Subdivision $500
Text Amendment, Zoning Code $250
Text Amendment, Other City Code $150
Variance
R-1, R-2 (Administrative) $75 (additional $100 if formal variance is required)
R-1 and R-2 (Formal) $150
All Other Districts $375
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II. MISCELLANEOUS FEES (Copies, Agendas, Maps, Minutes, etc.)
Annual Financial Report $25
Adopted Annual Budget $25
Apartment/Multiple Dwelling List $5
Blue Prints / Maps, Up to 11 x 17
Colored map $5
Blue Prints / Maps, Up to 24 x 36
Blue line $5
Colored map $10
Capital Improvement Plan $25
Certified Copies $5 plus photocopy fee of .25 per page
Dog License List $.25 per page
Filing Fee for Public Office See Mounds View City Charter
Insufficient Funds (NSF) checks (returned or
NSF checks)
$30
Long Term Financial Plan $25
Mailed Agendas
City Council $60/year
Planning Commission $54/year
Wetland Buffer Permit
R-1 and R-2 $25
All Other Districts $100
Wetland Alteration Permit
R-1 and R-2 $150
All Other Districts $300
Zoning Letter $25
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Special Meeting $25/year
Work Session $45/year
Mailed Minutes
City Council $150/year
Planning Commission $144/year
Mailed Meeting Packets
City Council $250/year
Planning Commission $175/year
Work Session $200/year
Mounds View Business List $.25 per page
Municipal Code $200
Notary Public $1 plus any photocopy charges
Outdoor Sign Usage (City Hall) $25 (2 week maximum)
Photocopies $.25 per sheet
Sales Tax 6.5%, maps, copies
Sign Code Chapter $5
Pending Assessments Search $10
Tree Removal See City Forester
Video Tape/ DVD Copies $15
Zoning Code Photocopy $50
Zoning Code CD Rom $15
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III. POLICE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
Crime Free Multi Housing Participant No charge
Driver License Record (MN) Resident: No charge
Non-Resident: $3
Driver License Record (Out of state) $6
Fingerprint Cards $15 for first card/$5 for each add’l card
Police/Accident Reports .25 for each page
Police Reports Research $50/hr for research, plus $2 for the first page and .25
for additional each pages
Certified Copy of Report $5 for certification and .25 each page
Color Printed Copy $2.00/page
35mm Standard Photos $1.00/print
Cassette or Video tape $25.00
Electronic copies to Digital Media $15.00 per disc
Impound Vehicle Storage Fee $15.00 per day
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSES
30’ Stop Sign $15
Alcohol in public $50
Animals $25
Bldg. And Fire Code $100
Blocking Driveways $100
Expired Plates/Registration $25
Fire hydrant $25
Fire Lane $25
Fireworks $100
Garbage Dumping $100
Handicap Zone $200
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House Numbers $25
Housing Code/Streets $100
Junk Vehicles $50
Junk & Debris $50
Keys in Ignition $20
Loads limits $100
Loitering $25
Other Illegal Parking $15
Park Ordinance $25
Plate/Tab missing $20
Public Nuisances $100
Regulated Business Activity (Zoning) $100
Seat Belts $25
Signs $100
Snowbirds $25
Snowmobiles $25
Speed, Stop Sign, Semaphore or unsafe
lane use violations
$40
Loud Parties/Noise
Mufflers, Stereos and other Violations
of State and City Noise Codes
$50
Tobacco Penalties, Sale to Minors: Administrative Penalties for Businesses
1st Offense $150
2nd Offense within 24 months $400
3rd Offense within 24 months $500
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IV. LICENSES (All licenses subject to a 10% late fee where applicable.)
Amusement Devices and Centers (Chapter
506)
$15 per location plus $15 per machine (MN Stat.
449.15)
Automobile Sales (Chapter 510) $158.00/year
Amusement Rides, Carnivals, Circuses
(Chapter 506)
$130 for first day plus $20 for each additional day
Bowling Alleys (Chapter 507) $21/alley/year
Boxing and Wrestling Processing Fee Regulated by the State of Minnesota
Cigarette and Tobacco License Fee (Chapter
512)
$158.00/year
Tobacco Penalties, Sale to Minors: Administrative Penalties for Individuals
1st Offense: $100
Subsequent Offenses $50 per offense
Tobacco Penalties: Possession by Minors
2nd Offense for possession or use $50
Trespass $25
Truck parking $25
Watering Ban Violations 1st violation Written Warning
2nd violation $25.00
3rd violation $50.00
4th violation $100.00
5th violation $200.00
6th violation Turned over to the City Attorney for
criminal prosecution of theft
Wetlands $100
Zoning $100
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Dog Licenses (decreased by 50% after one year)
Spayed or neutered $7/2 years
Unsprayed or Unneutered $13/2 years
Duplicate tags $2
Garbage and Rubbish Hauler (Chapter 603) $78 plus $21 per vehicle/year
Gasoline Stations (Chapter 509) $63 plus $11 per pump
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Kennel (Chapter 701)
Residential $31/year
Commercial $52/year
Liquor Licenses (Chapter 502, 503)
On-Sale without Cabaret $.65 per square foot for that space which is used
primarily as bar area and $.53 per square foot for
that space which is issued primarily as dining
area with a minimum fee of $3,000 and a
maximum fee of $10,000
On-Sale with Cabaret $.65 per square foot for that space which is used
primarily as bar area and $.53 per square foot for
that space which is issued primarily as dining
area with a minimum fee of $3,000 and a
maximum fee of $10,000 (Resolution No. 4629)
Temporary Liquor License Fee $35/event; $10 Investigation Fee if applicant
does not hold license within Mounds View
State Liquor Certificate $20/year
On-Sale Wine $800/year
Off-Sale Intoxicating $200/year
Bottle Club $330/year
On-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $1,000/year
Off-Sale Malt Liquor/3.2 Beer $100/year
Set Ups $330/year
Club $330/year
Investigation Fee: Wine/General Liquor
Single Person $300/$350
Partnership $365/$385
Corporation $400/$450
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Multiple Dwelling License (Chapter 1012)
License fee discounts:
• Certification Level C
• Certification Level B
• Certification Level A
$8 per unit with minimum of $50 per
building per year.
20% fee reduction
33% fee reduction
50% fee reduction
Multiple Dwelling License Transfer $25
Pawn Shops (Chapter 515)
Non-Refundable Application Fee (includes
cost of investigation)
$500
New Manager Investigation Fee $150
Annual License $10,000
Billable Transaction Fee $1.50 per transaction
Performance Bond $10,000
Peddlers / Transient Merchants / Solicitors (Chapter 504)
Permits $60/day
$200/month
$500/year
Investigation fee $10 investigation fee for new peddler
I.D. Card $5.00/person
Recuperation or Half Way House (Chapter 511)
Less than 10 beds
$33/year
10-49 beds
$55/year
50-99 beds
$82/year
Over 100 beds
$110/year
Restaurants -- Class A (occupancy load greater than 100) (Chapter 505)
Operating 16 hours/day or less $275
Operating more than16 hours/day $550
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Restaurants -- Class B (occupancy load of 100 or less)
Operation 16 hours/day or less $165/year
Operating more than 16 hours/day $330/year
Tattoo and Body Piercing License /Investigation Fee
Enterprise License License Fee $250
Investigation Fee $100
Specialist License License Fee $100
Investigation Fee $100
Temporary License $100
Therapeutic Massage License Fee/Investigation (Chapter 514)
Enterprise License $250
Therapist License $100
Individual Investigation Fee $100
Partnership / Corporation Investigation Fee $350
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V. COMMUNITY CENTER & RECREATION FEES
Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center - Basic Services
Class I: School District 621, Mounds View Scouts, Lions and 4-H, Mounds View Area Athletic
Associations (w/10% roster MV residents)
Class II: Mounds View Residents, Mounds View Religious Groups (w/Mounds View Address),
Local Political Groups and Mounds View Non-Profits (w/Mounds View Address)
Class III: Mounds View City Employees, Non-local School Districts, Non-local Non-profit
Groups.
Class IV: All For-Profit Groups, Non-local Religious Groups, Non-resident individuals/private
agencies, businesses/vendors, and Colleges and Universities.
**The City Clerk/Administrator may waive the rental fees for charitable events held for the benefit
of Mounds View residents upon receiving a written request outlining the nature of such event.**
BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CENTER RENTALS
Event Center 1/6 (Seats 50)
*Class I excludes set up services
in Event Center or additional set-
up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Class I
1 hour: Exempt*
4 hour block over 1 hour: $15*
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $10*
Class II
1 hour: $15 $16
4 hour block over 1 hour: $50 $54
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $15 $16
Class III
1 hour: $20 $21
4 hour block over 1 hour: $75 $79
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $20 $21
Class IV
1 hour: $25 $26
4 hour block over 1 hour: $90 $94
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $25 $26
Event Center 1/3 (Seats 100)
*Class I excludes set up services in
Event Center or additional set-up in
multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Class I
1 hour: Exempt*
4 hour block over 1 hour: $25*
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $15*
Class II
1 hour: $25 $26
4 hour block over 1 hour: $75 $79
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $25 $26
Class III
1 hour: $35 $37
4 hour block over 1 hour: $100 $108
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $35 $37
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Full Event Center (Seats 400)
*Class I excludes set up services
in Event Center or additional set-
up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Class IV
1 hour: $42 $44
4 hour black over 1 hour: $120 $128
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $42 $44
Class I
1 hour: Exempt*
4 hour block over 1 hour: $75*
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $25*
Class II
1 hour: $75 $79
4 hour block over 1 hour: $225 $241
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $75 $79
Class III
1 hour: $105 $110
4 hour block over 1 hour: $300 $320
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $105 $110
Class IV
1 hour: $125 $131
4 hour black over 1 hour: $360 $384
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $125 $131
Kitchen
(To be used by Licensed Caterer
Only)
*Class I excludes set up services
in Event Center or additional set-
up in multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium.
Class I
1 hour: Exempt*
4 hour block over 1 hour: $25*
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $15*
Class II
1 hour: $25 $26
4 hour block over 1 hour: $75 $79
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $25 $26
Class III
1 hour: $35 $37
4 hour block over 1 hour: $100 $108
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $35 $37
Class IV
1 hour: $42 $44
4 hour black over 1 hour: $120 $128
Hourly over 1 or 4 hours: $42 $44
Multi-Purpose Rooms A and B
(Seating up to 10-20 )
For multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium rentals, if the MVCC is not
otherwise open, the permit holder will be
charged an additional $15/hour for a
staff fee.
Class I
Hourly Rate (1 hr min.): $15 $16
4-6 Hours: $50 $54
Class II
Hourly Rate (1 hr min.): $20 $21
4-6 Hours: $75 $79
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Class III
Hourly Rate (1 hr min.): $25 $26
4-6 Hours: $90 $94
Class IV
Hourly Rate (1 hr min.): $30 $32
4-6 Hours: $105 $113
Multi-Purpose Room C and Youth
Room (Seating up to 30-40)
For multi-purpose rooms and
gymnasium rentals, if the MVCC is not
otherwise open, the permit holder will be
charged an additional $15/hour for a
staff fee.
Class I
Hourly Rate (1 2 hr min.): $35 $37
6 -8 Hours: $200 $210
Class II
Hourly Rate (1 2 hr min.): $50 $42
6-8 Hours: $270 $47
Class III
Hourly Rate (1 2 hr min.): $60 $47
6-8 Hours: $320 $264
Class IV
Hourly Rate (1 2 hr min.): $70 $52
6-8 Hours: $370 $294
Other Charges Overhead Projectors: $10/day
TV & VCR: $15/day
Microphone (single): $15/day
Microphone (multiple): $45/day
Screen: $35/day
Gym Rental
Full Gym (Up to 4 hours – hourly rate)
Full Gym (Hourly Rate Exceeding 4
Hours)
Half Gym (Up to 4 Hours – hourly rate)
Half Gym (Hourly Rate Exceeding 4
hours)
Class I: $30 $32
Class II: $35 $37
Class III: $40 $42
Class IV: $50 $53
Class I: $60 $64
Class II: $70 $74
Class III: $80 $84
Class IV: $90 $96
Class I: $20 $21
Class II: $25 $26
Class III: $30 $32
Class IV: $40 $42
Class I: $40 $42
Class II: $50 $52
Class III: $60 $64
Class IV: $70 $74
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Mounds View Athletic Fields
Fees Based Upon an Individual Event/Game/Practice. Reservations for Classes II, III,
IV will begin on March 1st. Field Reservations may be limited depending upon the
number of teams and fields available. The MV YMCA & Parks Maintenance Staff will
set a seasonal field use policy to determine field available, appropriate age groups,
dates, and times available and fields available.
Tournaments
Baseball & Softball Fields (Youth Only)
Hillview
Groveland
Oakwood
Greenfield
City Hall
Softball Fields (Adults or Youth)
City Hall
Silverview
Soccer Fields (Youth Only)
Silverview
Groveland
Oakwood
Lighting Fee for Softball Fields
$100 per Field per Day
(If Field Maintenance is required during
tournaments, an additional $30 per hour
with a two-hour minimum will be charged.
Class I: 1 time block free per/wk
$5 per add’l time block
Class II: $5 per time block
Class III: $10 per time block
Class IV: Not applicable
Class I: 1 time block free per/wk
$5 per add’l time block
Class II: $5 per time block
Class III: $15 per time block
Class IV: $30 per time block
Class I: 1 time block free per/wk
$5 per add’l time block
Class II: $5 per time block
Class III: $10 per time block
Class IV: Not Applicable
Class I: $20 per time block
Class II: $30 per time block
Class III: $40 per time block
Class IV: $40 per time block
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Park Shelter Rental (see Page 21 for Classifications)
$100 Refundable Damage Deposit
Required
$50 Service Fee will be Charged to Groups
of 50 or more
Class I
4 hours: $15
Full day: $30
Class II
4 hours: $30
Full day: $60
Class III
4 hours: $45
Full day: $90
Class IV
4 hours: $60
Full day: $120
Silverview and City Hall Picnic Shelters (see Page 21 for Classifications)
$100 Refundable Damage Deposit
Required
$50 Service Fee will be Charged to Groups
of 50 or more
Class I
4 hours: $30
Full Day: $60
Class II
4 hours: $45
Full day: $90
Class III
4 hours: $60
Full day: $120
Class IV
4 hours: $75
Full day: $150
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VI. WATER, SEWER, STREET AND OTHER FEES
Utility Bill Late Payment 10% of bill
Load Limits Permit Fee $25/entry/truck
Right of Way Permit Fees Yearly Registration Fee: $25.00
Excavation Permit Fee: $125.00
Obstruction Permit Fee: $50.00
Permit Extension: $25.00
ROW Security Fee: Subject to the Discretion of
the Public Works Director.
Street Opening Permit $125 permit fee plus $1000 Security Fee
Excavating, grading, filling
Land Disturbance Fees (IE excavating,
grading, filling)
$20, plus $4 per 1,000 square feet or fraction
thereof, plus $.50 surcharge
50 cubic yards or less………………….......$29.00
51 to 100 cubic yards………………………$44.00
101 to 1000 cubic yards……………………$44.00
for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $21.00 for each
additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
1001 to 10,000 cubic yards………………$226.00
for the first 1000 cubic yards, plus $18.00 for each
additional 1000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards………......$377.00
for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $78.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more……….….$1,064.00
for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $44.00 for
each additional 100,000 cubic yards or fraction
thereof.
(*Applicant may be responsible for any City
engineering costs)
Sewer Fees
Availability Charge (SAC) $1,675 (effective 1/1/ 07per Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services - MCES).
Sewer Charge
Residential Rates
Service Charge per Residential Equivalent
Connection $21.58 per Quarter plus Usage Rate
Based on Metered Water Usage $1.72 per 1,000
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Commercial, Industrial, Public
Buildings, and Church Rates
gallons
Service charge per residential equivalent
connection $47 per quarter
Sewer Connection/Repair Permit $30 (no surcharge)
Unit Charge $100 per new structure
Service Restoration $75 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., M-F;$100
between 3:30-5:30 p.m., M-F; No restoration after
5:30 p.m. or on weekends or holidays.
Shut-Off and Curb Stop cost plus 10% for handling plus sales tax
Street Light Utility - User Fees (Chapter 904)
Residential (includes single family homes,
duplexes, four-plexes, condominium and
town homes)
$3.25 per unit per quarter
Commercial/Industrial $16.25 per acre per quarter
Institutional/Charitable $16.25 per acre per quarter
Apartments $14.37 per acre per quarter
Street Opening Permit $125 permit fee plus $1000 Security Fee
Storm Water Management (SWM) (Chapter 908) - New Construction
R-1 $202 per lot
R-2 989 per acre
R-3, R-4, R-0 $1,429 per acre
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 $1,429 per acre
I-1, PUD $1,996 per acre
Storm Water Management – Utility Fees
R1, R2 Single & Two Family Residential $7.50 per quarter per unit
R-3 Medium Density Residential $40.99 per quarter
R-4, R-5, R0 High Density Residential
Mobile Homes and Residential Office
$49.72 per quarter/acre
B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 Neighborhood Business
Limited Business, Highway Business,
Regional Business
$63.78 per quarter/acre
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I-1 Industrial $49.72 per quarter/acre
PUD Planned Unit Development $56.39per quarter/acre
CRP Conservancy, Recreation and
Presentation
$6.94 per quarter
School/Church, Public, Private $22.89 per quarter
Water Availability Charge (WAC)
Residential $400/unit
Commercial/Industrial $1,000/acre of developable area (minimum
$1,000)
Water Charge $1.50 per 1,000 gallons
Tapping (water or sewer) City does not perform this service
Water Connection/Repair Permit
Inspection An after hours inspection of a water and/or
sewer connection or repair will be charged as
a callout. A callout is defined as a minimum
of two hours pay at one and one-half (1 ½)
times the employee’s base pay rate.
Service less than 4 inches $30 (no surcharge)
Service 4 inches or greater $50 (no surcharge)
Water Disconnect or Reconnect $25
Water Hydrant Fees
Deposit $1,000
Water used from hydrant: $1.50 Current Rate per 1,000 gallons
Meter Deposit, 2- 3": $500
5/8" Meter Deposit: $100
Wrench Deposit: $100
Hose Deposit: $100 per hose
Adapters: $100 deposit
Water Meter $90 Cost plus sales tax
Meter Testing (Chapter 906) $50 (Free if meter is faulty)
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MIU Telephone Remote Reading Device $105 cost plus sales tax
MXU Radio Remote Reading Device $110 Cost plus sales tax
Water Quality Testing Charge $1.43 per quarter (MNC - per connection)
Water Service Line Repair Fee $4.00 per quarter
Utility Bill Assessment Search $10
Water Rates & Surcharges
Water Rate $1.45$1.50/1000 gallons water sold
Waste Water Rates $47.00 per REC (Residential Equivalent
Connection) per quarter
Meter Surcharge
Non-Compliance to Participate:
(Including Manual Billing)
Customer’s Option for Radio Read and
Onetime Capital Outlay Charge:
Residential Meter: 5/8” to 1” $3.00/quarter
Commercial Meters
1 inch: $3.60
1 ½ inch: $6.00
2 inch: $7.40
3 inch: $19.00
4 inch: $31.50
$24.00 per quarter
$15/quarter plus $27.00 one time capital charge
Utility Bill Late Payment 10% of bill
Water Disconnect or Reconnect $25 each
Water Quality Testing Charge $1.59 per quarter (MNC - per connection)
Water Service Line Repair Fee $4.00 per quarter
Utility Bill Assessment Search $10
Item No: 07A
Meeting Date: November 13, 2007
Type of Business: CB
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: Public Hearing, Resolution 7186 Adopting the 2008 Mounds View Fee
Schedule
Attached is the Fee Schedule for 2008. This was reviewed by the City Council on the
November 6, 2006, Work Session. Changes to the Fee Schedule from 2007 to 2008 are
highlighted in red and blue.
Staff may have additional changes to this Fee Schedule as more research is gathered. If
there is no public comment at this meeting, then Staff would recommend to approve
Resolution 7186 adopting the 2008 Fee Schedule, and Staff will keep the City Council
informed of all changes. When the Fee Schedule is finalized, Staff will provide the City
Council with a clean copy.
Recommendation:
Have the Public Hearing and adopt Resolution 7186, adopting the 2008 Mounds View Fee
Schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree M. Crane
RESOLUTION 7186
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2008 FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, revisions and updates to the Fee Schedule are necessary; and
WHEREAS, each City of Mounds View Department Head has reviewed all fees
relevant to his/her department and recommended changes to the City Council where
necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Fee Schedule at the November 5, 2007,
Work Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View does hereby approve the 2008 Fee Schedule, which is attached to this resolution.
Adopted this 13th day of November, 2007.
____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7C
Meeting Date: November 13, 2007
Type of Business: CB
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: First Reading of Ordinance 800, an Ordinance Approving an
Amendment to Chapter 12, Section 12.13 of the City Charter
Attached is Ordinance 800, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Section 12.13 of the
Mounds View City Charter. The intent of the Charter Commission with this amendment is
to decrease the number of editions to the Mounds View Matters Newsletter from 6 to 4
editions a year. Most cities have seasonal newsletters to include Shoreview and
Maplewood (both of those cities have Community Centers). The decrease in the number
of editions published will save the City money. The City could use the excess funds
saved from printing to expand the delivery area of the newsletter. Currently, the Mounds
View newsletter is not delivered to apartment complexes, Mounds View area businesses,
and most mobile home parks. The City currently uses Independent Delivery Service
(IDS), which charges the approximately $375.00 bi-monthly. Depending on the length of
the newsletter, printing costs range from $2,200 to $2,400 bi-monthly.
Staff is working with Mailing Solutions, a company that the City currently uses for utility bill
delivery, to assist in sorting and delivery of the newsletter. This company will sort and
deliver the newsletter by Presorted Standard Mail to the U.S. Postal Service. (Please
refer to the attached email for quote details.) Staff is currently working on a database of
all Mounds View residential addresses to include mobile home parks, apartment
complexes, townhomes, and Mounds View businesses. Mailing Solutions needs this list
in order to give the City a more accurate quote on newsletter delivery.
Consistent with state law, the ordinance would go into effect 90 days after unanimously
being adopted by the City Council. The ordinance requires a public hearing, which will be
scheduled for Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:10pm.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce and accept the first reading of Ordinance
800. The Second Reading will go before the City Council by Public Hearing on Monday,
December 10, 2007 at 7:10pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Desaree Crane
ORDINANCE NO. 800
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CHARTER
BY AMENDING SECTION 12.12 OF THE CITY CHARTER
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View, pursuant to the
recommendation of the City of Mounds View Charter Commission, has hereby
determined that Section 12.01, of the City Charter be amended by the addition of the
bold and underlined language and by the deletion of the bold and stricken language
as follows:
CHAPTER 12
MISCELLANEOUS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 12.13. A newsletter shall be published by the City at regular intervals at least six (6)
four (4) times each year. The postal roll for the City shall be used for the distribution.
A copy shall be delivered to at least each non-commercial postal devliery address
within the City of Mounds View unless the resident has requested not to receive the
city newsletter by this method. If practicable, a copy of the newsletter shall be posted
on the city website.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect ninety days after the date of its publication.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this 13th day of November,
2007.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this day of
__________, 2007.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 07D
Meeting Date: November 13, 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 7183 Authorizing a Cost of Living
Adjustment and Insurance Contribution Adjustment for
the City of Mounds View Non-Union Employees
The HR Committee met on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, to discuss COLA and
insurance contribution for 2008 for non-union employees. Based upon the
anticipated approval of the 2008 budget and research completed by the HR
Committee and Staff, the HR Committee recommended a 3% cost of living
adjustment effective January 1, 2008, and a monthly insurance contribution of
$782.20 for all non-union employees, effective January 1, 2008. Attached for
your consideration is Resolution 7183, authorizing a 3% cost of living adjustment
and insurance contribution of $782.20.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 7183, authorizing a 3% cost of living
adjustment and insurance contribution of $782.20.
RESOLUTION 7183
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT AND
INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION FOR THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW NON-
UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Personnel Compensation Schedule must be annually
approved by Council Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has traditionally awarded the same cost of
living increase and health insurance contribution to all employee groups in order
to maintain internal equity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Mounds View, that
the City Council does hereby approve a 3% cost of living adjustment effective
January 1, 2008, and a monthly insurance contribution of $782.20 for all non-
union employees, effective January 1, 2008.
Adopted this 13th day of November, 2007.
_________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 07F
Meeting Date: November 13, 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 7185 Step Increases for Heidi Heller, Planning
Associate
Background:
Heidi Heller is a current employee with the City of Mounds View. Her supervisor reviewed
her performance as it related to her responsibilities outlined in the job description.
Discussion:
It was determined that Ms. Heller has satisfactorily performed in the capacity of her
position, and therefore, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Personnel
Manual and Labor Agreements.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of attached Resolution 7185.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 7185
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below is a regular full-time employee who is currently
working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, her supervisor reviewed her performance as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, her supervisor determined that the following employee below has
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of her position documented in her performance
review on file; and
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Heidi Heller Planning
Associate
Date of Employment:
September 6, 2005
Step 3: $22.28/hr
Step 4: $23.51/hr September 6,
2007
Adopted this 13th day of November, 2007.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator
(seal)
Item No. 8D
Meeting Date: November 13, 2007
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7090 Approving a Service Contract for
the City Hall Elevator
Background:
The one year warranty on the renovated City Hall elevator expired at the end of
April 2007. According to various state and federal regulations, service and
systems checks must be performed on this elevator. In the past this service has
been provided by All City Elevator, Incorporated.
Discussion:
The current service agreement the City has with All City Elevator does not
address new regulations that require monthly service and system tests on this
elevator; the current service agreement is for bi-monthly service. According to
new regulations, monthly tests are now required for the fire service mode and
emergency phone call out. The City’s building inspector will be able to perform
and document these monthly tests. Since this is not a high use elevator and the
City building inspector can perform the monthly system tests, it is now possible
to go to quarterly service; this is the minimum service level that All City Elevator
was comfortable in quoting on this low use elevator.
Three quotes were received for an annual service agreement with service
performed on a quarterly basis. The quotes received were from:
All City Elevator, Inc. for $97.00 per quarter, which includes the annual no-load
test in accordance with A.N.S.I. A-17.1 Code requirements.
Eagle Elevator for $120.00 per quarter which does not include the annual no-
load test in accordance with the A.N.S.I. A-17.1 Code requirements.
Metro Elevator, Inc. for $100.00 per quarter which includes the annual no-load
test in accordance with the A.N.S.I. A-17.1 Code requirements.
This service as quoted by all three venders is normally referred to as an Oil and
Grease Agreement. Any repairs determined to be needed during these service
calls will be billed separately.
It should be noted that All City Elevator did the upgrading of the elevator during
the City Hall Rehabilitation project. Also the emergency telephone in the elevator
is currently programmed to call All City Elevator when used. Due to their
familiarity with the elevator, in addition to submitting the low quote, Staff
recommends that the City contracts with All City Elevator to continue to provide
these services on a quarterly basis.
This would be a two year contract and would automatically be renewed for
successive one (1) year periods thereafter unless either party serves written
notice to cancel.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve awarding a service contract to
All City Elevator for the maintenance of the City Hall elevator.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION 7090
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR
WHEREAS, the one year warranty on the renovated City Hall elevator
expired at the end of April 2007; and
WHEREAS, according to new regulations monthly tests are now required
for the fire service mode and emergency phone call out checks must be
performed on this elevator; and
WHEREAS, the City’s building inspector will be able to perform and
document these monthly tests; and
WHEREAS, since this is not a high use elevator it is now possible to go to
quarterly service for the remaining maintenance aspects of this elevator; and
WHEREAS, there were three companies that submitted quotes for a
service contract for the City Hall elevator; and
WHEREAS, All City Elevator did the upgrading of the elevator during the
City Hall Rehabilitation project as well as the emergency telephone in the
elevator is currently programmed to call All City Elevator when used; and
WHEREAS, due to their familiarity with the elevator, in addition to
submitting the low quote, Staff recommends that All City Elevator continue to
provide these services; and
WHEREAS, this would be a two year contract and would automatically be
renewed for successive one (1) year periods thereafter unless either party serves
written notice to cancel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. That a service contract in the amount of $97.00 per quarter with All
City Elevator for the maintenance of the City Hall elevator is hereby
awarded.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into said contract.
3. Said contract shall be in effect for a period of two years and will
automatically be renewed for successive one (1) year periods
thereafter unless either party serves written notice to cancel.
Adopted this 13th day of November 2007.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(SEAL)
____________________________________
James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
Item No. 8E
Meeting Date: November 13, 2007
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
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City Administrator Review _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Michael Schnur, Lead Utility Operator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7181 Approving a Contract Award for
the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Residential Water
Service Repair Program
Background:
In September of 2000, the City Council approved the “Water Service Repair
Policy” in which $4.00 was collected on each single family, duplex, townhouse
and condominium’s quarterly utility bill. This fee is to be used when a single-
family, duplex, townhouse or condominium’s water service needed to be repaired
or replaced. This alleviated the responsibility of the property owner in locating,
hiring and paying a contractor to repair their water service. It also ensured that
the repair would be completed in a timely manner to minimize the loss of un-
metered water. The cost was approximately $2,000.00 for each repair in 2000.
Below is a financial review of the Residential Water Service Repair Program.
The following is a summary of expenditures and revenue of the program over the
last three years.
2005
Revenue
Collected
Repair Costs in 2005 Revenue for the
Program
Total Repairs
Made
$47,412.79 $35,401.88 $12,010.91 10 by Contractor
0 by City
2006
Revenue
Collected
Repair Costs in
2006
Revenue for the
Program
Total Repairs
Made
$46,977.28 $53,727.91 ($6,750.63) – net
loss
12 by Contractor
1 by City ***
2007: Year-to-Date
YTD 2007
Revenue
Collected
YTD Repair Costs
in 2007
YTD Revenue for
the Program
YTD Total Repairs
Made
$35,511.60 $41,722.48 ($6,210.88) – net
loss
8 by Contractor
7 by City ***
*** City staff will repair a leaking service if it can’t be determined whether it is
a main break, or a service line leak. City staff also repairs malfunctioning curb
stops.
Discussion:
The current three-year contract will expire at the end of the year and Staff
advertised for bids for the Residential Water Service Repair Program 2008, 2009
and 2010. Five companies requested specifications: Capra’s Sewer and Water,
Webster Companies, Northdale Construction, Dave Perkins Contracting and
Grant Utilities.
The specifications were written on a total cost per repair: all parts necessary to
make the repair, plus the cost for all labor and equipment necessary to make the
repair - one price for every repair regardless of how long it takes.
Bids for this program were received on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 10:00
a.m. A total of two bids were received. A summary of the bids is as follows:
Contractor 2008 2009 2010
Dave Perkins
Contracting
$5,600.00 total bid
$2,800 *
$2,800 **
$6,200.00 total bid
$3,100 *
$3,100 *
$6,800.00 total bid
$3,400 *
$3,400 *
Grant Utilities $8,175.00 total bid
$3,775.00 *
$4,400.00 **
$8,575.00 total bid
$3,975.00 *
$4,600.00 **
$8,975.00 total bid
$4,175.00 *
$4,800.00 **
* Replace from the curb stop at the property line, to the water meter inside
the house.
** Replace from the curb stop at the property line, to the water main.
The low bidder is Dave Perkins Contracting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the contract be awarded to Dave Perkins Contracting for
the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Water Service Repair Contract at the yearly amounts
listed above.
Michael Schnur, Lead Utility Operator
RESOLUTION 7181
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE YEARS 2008, 2009 and
2010 FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE REPAIRS
WHEREAS, the City collects $4.00 on each quarterly utility bill from single
family properties, including duplexes, townhouses and condominiums; and
WHEREAS, the City annually budgets and receives bids for residential
water service repairs; and
WHEREAS, the City has between 7 and 12 water service repairs a year;
and
WHEREAS, the current Water Service Repair contract will expire
December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Staff advertised for bids for a contract for 2008, 2009 and
2010; and
WHEREAS, the bid opening was October 17th, 2007 at 10am and a total
of two (2) bids were opened and read aloud; and
WHEREAS, the low bidder was Dave Perkins Contracting in the yearly –
per residential water service repair or replacement amount of:
2008 $5,600.00 total bid
2009 $6,200.00 total bid
2010 $6,800.00 total bid; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve a contract award to Dave Perkins Contracting for
2008, 2009, and 2010, to repair individual residential water services as
necessary in the City of Mounds View.
Adopted this 13th day of November 2007.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(SEAL)
____________________________________
James Ericson, Interim City Administrator
Minutes reflect changes from Jim Ericson, Interim City Administrator and Mayor Rob Marty. These Minutes were revised on November 13, 2007 at 4pm.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL 1
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA 3
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Regular Meeting 5
September 24, 2007 6
Mounds View City Hall 7
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 8
7:00 P.M. 9
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1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 12
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 14
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3. ROLL CALL: Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Flaherty, and Marty 16
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NOT PRESENT: None. 18
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4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 20
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A. Monday, September 24, 2007 City Council Agenda 22
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Interim Administrator Ericson noted that an item was added to the Agenda as 7G, Resolution 24
7165, Authorizing a One Day Gambling Permit for Friends of St. Paul Baseball. 25
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Flaherty. To Approve the Monday, September 24, 2007 City 27
Council Agenda as Amended. 28
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
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5. PUBLIC INPUT 32
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Bruce Nustad from the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce addressed Council and said 34
that the Chamber feels that enhancing the economic tax base of the City is very important to the 35
City. Mr. Newstad said that the Chamber would like to urge the Council to make hiring a new 36
Economic Development Specialist a priority to ensure that economic growth continues to be a 37
priority for the City. Mr. Nustad asked the Council to fill the City Administrator position as 38
quickly and with as little cost as possible and with an internal candidate if at all possible. He 39
then said that he would urge the City to fill the remaining two positions as quickly as possible to 40
ensure that the City continues to grow in economic development. 41
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Mr. Nustad provided his comments in writing to the Council for review. 43
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Russ Warren of 8044 Greenwood Drive addressed Council regarding streets and utilities 1
throughout the City. Mr. Warren said that there are three suggested methods for paying for the 2
street improvements and outlined them for Council. Mr. Warren said that assessment driven 3
projects are subject to petition of a handful of citizens and those projects can be stopped. Mr. 4
Warren said that the Medtronic funds could pay for some of the levy reduction and some of the 5
streets but, that money would run out in 2013. 6
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Mr. Warren said that the bonding for the streets to pay over a 18 year period has the most benefit 8
to the residents and puts all residents in this project together. 9
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Mr. Warren urged Council to choose the third option of paying with a levy as that is tax 11
deductible and will have the most benefit. 12
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Mike Read of 2208 Lois Drive thanked Council for keeping the tax levy down. Mr. Read said 14
that there would be a disc golf meeting coming up that he cannot make, and he and others in his 15
neighborhood have concerns about allowing disc golfing. 16
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Valerie Amundsen of 3048 Wooddale Drive indicated that she is on the Streets and Utility Task 18
Force and agrees with Mr. Warren. Ms. Amundsen said that there has been some discussion 19
about bringing this for a levy vote to the citizens and having them decide the issue. Ms. 20
Amundsen said that that does not seem to be the right way to go about it. 21
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Ms. Amundsen said that, if the streets are a number one goal of the City, then it is time to get the 23
streets done. 24
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Ms. Amundsen said that she was disappointed two weeks ago when she saw the action taken. 26
She then said that she applauds Council for listening to Mr. Doty’s comments, but, she does not 27
feel that action should have been taken at that meeting. Ms. Amundsen requested that Council 28
reconsider the action stopping the project. 29
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Ms. Amundsen said that Mr. Beer has said that 3.5% is what can be expected but, over 18 years 31
at 3.5%, those on the end will pay about $6,000 and that is a large amount of money for a 32
resident in the City. 33
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Ms. Amundsen said that the streets need to get done, and it would cost more money for the 35
residents if it is voted down and done later as an assessment. 36
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Faith Rynders of 2581 Sherwood Road addressed the Council and said she joined the Task Force 38
because her street was not done in 2007 because residents did not want to pay for it. She then 39
said that, with the City participation, she felt that the Task Force was serious about getting 40
something done. She further said that she is disappointed that the project was stopped after all 41
the work that was done to get to this point. 42
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Ms. Rynders said that she was amazed when Mr. Beer came up with the suggested funding 1
package, as that is affordable. She then said that not giving residents the opportunity to have 2
their roads done for $1,000 over 10 years would be doing them a disservice. 3
4
Sandy Dewing of 2816 Sherwood Road addressed the Council and asked Council to consider 5
what would be done for the streets if this goes to referendum and is voted down. 6
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Tom Kosel of 8120 Jackson Drive said he holds the distinction of living on the worst street in the 8
City. Mr. Kosel indicated that one reason for a referendum is to allow residents to express 9
opinion, but, that has been provided through the Task Force, public hearings and the ability to 10
come to Council meetings to speak. 11
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Mr. Kosel said that a referendum makes it possible that a minority of the citizens can defeat a 13
project because that only takes into consideration those that actually come to the polls. 14
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Jim Cavanaugh of 7956 Red Oak Drive said that he lives on the busiest street in the City and it 16
continues to get worse. Mr. Cavanaugh said that the Task Force met 11 times this year and 11 17
times last year and recommended the same design. He then said that every year that this is 18
delayed adds $100,000 to the cost of the project. Mr. Cavanaugh asked Council to vote for the 19
project and get the streets fixed. 20
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6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS 22
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A. Follow-up on Request for Funding for the 2008 Care-a-Van (Senior 24
Community Services (SCS) Ron Bloch) 25
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Mr. Bloch from Senior Community Services addressed the Council and provided information on 27
their request for funding for the 2008 Care-a-Van explaining that they have had lack of interest 28
and support from the other communities. Mr. Bloch requested that Council table this request at 29
this time. 30
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Senior Community Services is working to lower the cost per ride, as that has been a concern of 32
the area cities involved in this project. 33
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B. Xcel Energy Gas Main Permit Update 35
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Public Works Director Lee explained that Staff has been working with Xcel and believes that all 37
the details have been worked out. Staff is working on a list of conditions to require with permit 38
approval. 39
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Director Lee indicated that Staff is recommending moving the valve further to the west near the 2
driveway entrance to Walgreens, as there are already structures there for utilities, and Staff feels 3
it would fit in better in that location. 4
5
Council Member Mueller said that she agreed with Staff to locate the valve closer to the 6
driveway, and said she would like Option 4 with the landscaping. Council Member Mueller 7
asked about the safety valve. 8
9
Director Lee indicated that there was a letter from Xcel in the packet. 10
11
Dan Woehrle, Manger of Gas Engineering for Xcel, indicated that if there is a large pressure drop 12
they would check the electronics to ensure the reading is correct, and then if it was showing a 13
pressure drop, instructions would be given as to how to handle the situation. 14
15
Council Member Flaherty said that his concern with the original location was a vehicle leaving 16
the roadway and hitting the valve causing an explosion. Council Member Flaherty indicated that 17
this location solves the problem. Council Member Flaherty indicated that automatic valves are 18
not required for this type of application and the automatic valve would require a lot of above 19
ground piping making the pipe more noticeable. 20
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Council Member Flaherty asked what happens if the pressure situation is not noticed. 22
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Mr. Woehrle said that they odorize the gas and would rely on people to report the smell of gas. 24
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Council Member Flaherty asked whether a sniffer or monitor that could detect and alert Xcel in 26
the event of a leak could be used. 27
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Mr. Woehrle said that they do not usually have a monitor on the outside. 29
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Council Member Flaherty said that he would look for some redundancy to ensure there is not a 31
leak or an issue other than just pressure, because there are not a lot of people in the area, so the 32
smell may not be noticed right away. 33
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John Wertish, Community Relations Manger for Xcel, indicated that they have ongoing gas leak 35
detections throughout the communities each year that travel around sniffing the pipes to 36
determine if there is any leak. 37
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Xcel indicated that they are highly regulated and are mandated to have numerous safety standards 39
in place. 40
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Torri Johnson of Long Lake Road said that she is a Mounds View Resident and also works for 42
Xcel Energy, and there are several employees who live in Mounds View. She then said that 43
safety is very important to Xcel and they strive to ensure that everything is as safe as it can be for 44
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the communities they work in. She further said that she trusts the two representatives of Xcel 1
and believes that this project will be done in a safe and efficient manner for the City. 2
3
Council Member Stigney said that he would like to see a brick base like the billboard 4
incorporated with the shrubbery. 5
6
Xcel indicated that Staff suggested just the shrubbery but they are open to the suggestion 7
regarding brick.. 8
9
Xcel indicated that they met with Staff and thought that they reached agreement. He then said 10
that they are open to discussing the brick wall option with Council. 11
12
Mayor Marty said that he would like the City Forester to look over the suggested plantings, as he 13
would like something that would be durable and provide the most cover. Mayor Marty said that 14
he feels that the brick work may help to screen the valve location even more. 15
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Mayor Marty indicated that there has been input from citizens on this project, and that input has 17
been that they would really like the option of the automatic valve. He then asked if there would 18
be a way to sink the valve farther into the ground. 19
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Mayor Marty noted that Xcel has said that it would cost the City $40,000 for the automatic valve, 21
but residents have said that they would be more comfortable with the automatic valve. 22
23
The Xcel Gas Engineer explained that the staging would be on Highway 10 and on Greenwood, 24
and said that they are negotiating with the Church to use their back lot for staging. 25
26
Mayor Marty asked whether the easements were secured from the private property owners. 27
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Xcel indicated that they have secured two of the five and are negotiating with the others. 29
30
Mayor Marty reviewed the comments of Staff to Xcel regarding conditions. Mayor Marty asked 31
that no lane closures be later than 7:00 p.m., and asked that any holes have a cover placed over 32
them over night. 33
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Council Member Flaherty asked whether he would smell gas in the vicinity of the structure. 35
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Xcel indicated that there should not be a smell. 37
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Catherine Landcrain of 5219 Irondale Road said that she felt like Xcel seemed insensitive to the 39
safety concerns. She then thanked the Council for pressing Xcel on the safety features. She also 40
said that she thinks it is crazy to ask residents to be on the look out for smells, as it is Xcel’s 41
burden and responsibility to keep residents safe. 42
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Ms. Landcrain said that she is concerned that there has been a lack of detail with the project, and 1
she wonders if they are expanding to the north because she thought that Centerpointe services the 2
communities to the north. 3
4
Chris Johnson of 8200 Long Lake Road asked whether a condition would be to acquire easement 5
along Sherwood Road. 6
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Council Member Flaherty suggested looking into a sniffer in that location rather than the more 8
expensive automatic valve. 9
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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11
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A. Continued Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 799, 13
an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Chapter 12 of the Mounds View 14
City Charter 15
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Assistant to the Administrator Crane noted that this would allow the City to designate a primary 17
and secondary newspaper for publication. 18
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Opened the public hearing at 8:22p.m. 20
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Hearing no public comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. 22
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MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 799, an 24
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Chapter 12 of the Mounds View City Charter. 25
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ROLL CALL: Stigney/Flaherty/Hull/Mueller/Marty 27
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 29
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Council Member Stigney requested that Ordinance 799 be read. 31
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Interim Administrator Ericson read Ordinance 799. 33
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B. Resolution 7158, A Resolution Establishing the Process for Determining the 35
Sufficiency of Petitions Pursuant to City Charter 36
37
Interim Administrator Ericson reviewed the Resolution outlining the process for determining the 38
sufficiency of petitions pursuant to the Charter. 39
40
Interim Administrator Ericson read the criteria indicating those criteria are that the number of 41
signatures must match, the signatures must be original and not photocopied, required information 42
required by sponsoring members must be listed, and at least 80% must be legitimate on their face 43
or upon validation. 44
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Valerie Amundsen said that she originally did not have an issue with condition number 5, but 1
now she is confused and would like to clarify it. She then said that she is concerned about the 2
wording because she would like it to clarify that 80% of the required signatures be valid, not 80% 3
of the signatures. The reason for the distinction is that, in her case, they had more signatures on 4
the petition than required. 5
6
Council Member Stigney said that the language is clear as it is. 7
8
Barbara Thomas of 5444 Landmark Circle said that she has some concerns on the language 9
regarding the discussion on authority of the Council to determine sufficiency by Resolution, as 10
the Charter declares sufficiency, and this Resolution should explain the determination of 11
sufficiency. 12
13
Mayor Marty noted that the required information on sponsors must be present on each page and 14
number four should state “on each page” as well. 15
16
Council added “number of” after the wording required as that is consistent with the language in 17
the Charter. 18
19
Council Member Mueller read Item 4 and suggested defining a frivolous petition or removal of 20
the fourth whereas. 21
22
Attorney Riggs requested that the whereas be left in for clarity. 23
24
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7158, A 25
Resolution Establishing the Process for Determining the Sufficiency of Petitions Pursuant to City 26
Charter As Amended. 27
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Mayor Marty noted that the changes include the Title of the Resolution, Page 2, Item 4, required 29
information regarding sponsoring committee members must be present on each page, at least 30
80% of the required number of signatures must be legitimate upon their face or when validated. 31
32
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 33
34
Director Lee asked Council to go back to the Xcel Energy item for discussion. Xcel is looking to 35
get a permit to move forward, and the issues that remain are screening of the valve and whether 36
to use the automatic valve shut down. 37
38
Mayor Marty said he would like more info on the automatic shutoff. 39
40
Director Lee indicated that Xcel has asked for a conditional permit with a condition that 41
screening would be further reviewed and approved by Council and the valve issue would be 42
further reviewed. 43
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Council agreed. 45
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Xcel commented that the construction window is getting smaller and they would like to proceed. 2
The representatives thanked Council for allowing the permit to move forward while the two 3
remaining issues are resolved. 4
5
G. Resolution 7165 Approving One Day Gambling Permit for Friends of St. 6
Paul for Patrick Holmes Benefit 7
8
Assistant to the Administrator Crane said that there is a benefit scheduled for Thursday, October 9
4 , 2007 at Mounds View Community Center. Staff explained that a raffle is being conducted 10
and they did not have a permit. Friends of St. Paul Baseball is a nonprofit and they have agreed 11
to run the raffle for the benefit. Staff has reviewed the requirements and recommends approval. 12
13
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7165, 14
Approving a One Day Gambling Permit for Friends of St. Paul Baseball for the Patrick Holmes 15
Benefit. 16
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The Benefit Dinner is on October 4, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 and asked anyone interested to 18
attend to help the Holmes family. 19
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Ayes – 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 21
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E. Resolution 7163, Approving the Printing and Distribution of the Summary 23
Report Document and Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Street and 24
Utility Improvement Program 25
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Public Works Director Lee explained that the Streets and Utility Task Force was created with 27
four objectives including developing a financial plan to address reconstruction of the streets, to 28
develop street standards, develop prioritization and implementation plan, and to develop a 29
communication plan. The Task Force has addressed all four objectives and they will be 30
providing a recommendation to the Council including a summary report which is submitted to 31
Council for approval of printing and distribution. 32
33
Director Lee explained that, if Council chooses not to hold a referendum vote on this matter, then 34
the document should be amended to remove that language, prior to the printing of this document. 35
36
Director Lee noted that October 15, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. is the town hall meeting on this proposed 37
plan. One week after that will be the official public hearing on this program. Since this is a 38
program, Council is not required to do a public hearing but, based on the importance of this 39
program, Staff and the Task Force recommend the public hearing. (Staff verified this statement 40
with Director Lee and this statement is correct.) 41
Jim Battin of 2332 Laport said that he was on the Task Force and there was an understanding that 42
the Council would consider the recommendations of the Task Force. He then said that he would 43
like the official view of the Council on the referendum. 44
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Mayor Marty said that he felt he was doing the right thing at the time, because it was being 1
portrayed that the Council was shoving this down the citizens throats whether they wanted it or 2
not. He then said that is not the case. Mayor Marty indicated that this is, in his honest belief, the 3
most economical solution for all residents. 4
5
Mayor Marty said that doing this program and getting all of the streets, water and sewer done in 6
10 years would save money. Mayor Marty said that, since that meeting, it has been the total, 7
unanimous opinion of residents that have contacted him not to do a referendum. 8
9
Mayor Marty indicated that anyone in the City could have volunteered to serve on the Task 10
Force. Mayor Marty indicated that he has asked Director Lee if it is possible to get back on 11
schedule in an attempt to get a project going for 2008. That may be possible, but the schedule is 12
very tight. 13
14
Mr. Battin indicated that the idea of the tax levy came from the citizen task force, and they have 15
been pushing it, not the City. 16
17
Council Member Mueller indicated that there was an amendment to the Charter for an annual 18
levy increase of a maximum of 2% plus CPI or 5% maximum, and the levy for the streets could 19
be an increase of 11% only, and she is wondering if that can be done without giving the people 20
the right to vote on that. 21
22
Attorney Riggs said that is something that should be discussed, researched, and considered 23
before moving forward entirely on this. There is a new provision in the Charter that will take 24
some reviewing. 25
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Council Member Mueller indicated that perhaps the question could be placed on the primary 27
ballot, if required by the Charter. 28
29
Council Member Flaherty said that he is not in favor of a referendum on this matter and would 30
like to see a project get done in 2008. 31
32
Council Member Hull said that he is not in favor of a referendum and would like to move 33
forward with a project for 2008 to get something done on the streets and improve the City. 34
35
Council Member Stigney said that he would need to know the opinion of the City Attorney, but 36
he does feel that residents should have the opportunity to comment on the program. He then said 37
that he would have liked a referendum for this November, but the timeframe is too short. He 38
further said that the recommendation of the Public Works Director seems to waver on whether or 39
not to do a project in 2008. 40
41
Valerie Amundsun said that Finance Director Beer told the Task Force that he had researched the 42
legality of the financing proposal, and asked City Attorney Riggs if he discussed that with Mr. 43
Beer. 44
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Attorney Riggs indicated that he has had discussions with Mr. Beer on this matter, but he has not 1
researched and provided an official opinion for Council with regard to the requirements of the 2
Charter. 3
4
Valerie Amundsen said that the Charter is to protect the citizens and they respect that. However, 5
Staff was directed to look into the legalities, and they understood that there were no legal issues 6
with it. 7
8
Richard Sonterre of 5060 Red Oak Drive said that he has been a big proponent of not repeating 9
the points already stated, but would like to say that he is disappointed that this is now an issue, 10
because the Task Force was led to believe that all legalities regarding the proposed financing 11
package had been reviewed and there were no issues. 12
13
Mr. Sonterre said that the Task Force would like to get at least something done in 2008 because 14
it is time to do so. 15
16
Mayor Marty said that the reason the 2008 project was picked, was due to the small size and the 17
achievability of it. It is the smallest project in the program. 18
19
Sandy Dewing said that the Finance Committee discussed more than one option, but did discuss 20
this option as the preferred one. Ms. Dewing said that this was the Task Force recommendation 21
and they did not recommend going to referendum, and she would like all language for a 22
referendum removed from the document, as the document is a recommendation from the Task 23
Force. 24
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Public Works Director Lee indicated that looking at the schedule for the 2008 project is a 26
concern because the process needed to be started in August of 2007. It is possible to do so, but 27
the timeframe is tight, so his recommendation would be to wait. He then said that, as it is set up, 28
construction would not be able to start until late July, and that is unfavorable timing for the 29
project and that concerns Staff. 30
31
Council Member Mueller corrected the program length from 18 to 10 years, at the bottom of 32
Page 8, remove the last sentence, and remove the tax levy referendum from the document as that 33
is not the Task Force recommendation. 34
35
Council Member Flaherty said that it is his understanding that this document was supposed to be 36
simple and should be revised to be so. On Page 2, the language on trailways should come out; 37
Page 3, PCI remove the additional verbiage on pavement rating; Page 7, pedestrian bicycle 38
accommodations should be removed as it does not seem necessary with this document; mail box 39
groupings he took out everything other than the U.S. Post Office has final approval; Page 8, 40
remove extra language on the cost of McDonald’s, etc.; Remove language regarding the 41
referendum. 42
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Council Member Flaherty indicated that the point was to be brief, so as not to confuse the points. 44
More information is available if someone would like to have it. 45
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Public Works Director Lee explained that they had three audiences they were trying to hit with 2
this document, and then explained the thought process behind how the document was drafted. 3
4
Council Member Stigney said that it concerns him to put language in regarding the previously 5
assessed properties, as that has not been decided, so he would be concerned about this document 6
being mailed out to all residents. 7
8
Director Lee indicated that he put the referendum information in the document, but that is not the 9
recommendation of the Task Force. 10
11
A Task Force Representative said that they would like to have the information that they 12
recommended, which was to gather as much public input as possible, but not go to referendum. 13
14
Mayor Marty agreed that the document should be clarified to ensure that the residents know that 15
this is not the final decision of Council, but a recommendation of the Task Force that is yet to be 16
considered and approved by Council. 17
18
Council Member Stigney commented that the document does not state that the proposed amount 19
per year would fluctuate with market value of the home. Council Member Stigney indicated that 20
other options were discussed, and he would like each option to be weighed to see what the best 21
funding option would be. 22
23
Council Member Stigney said that this should be a Task Force recommendation, and he feels that 24
referendum is an option that should be explored, but four want it removed. Council Member 25
Stigney would like to have the Task Force document remain their document and list their 26
recommendations. 27
28
Council Member Stigney said that he cannot imagine having a public hearing on this program 29
until the Council agrees what is going to be done. 30
31
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like to know the other options besides a levy or 32
100% assessments. 33
34
Mayor Marty asked that the map pages be numbered. Mayor Marty asked for highlighting of the 35
amounts residents are being asked to pay. 36
37
Council Member Mueller would like to include the cover page and up to page 3. 38
39
Director Lee indicated that Staff would like to leave the document the way it is, because making 40
it too simple means Staff would be on the phone every day all day for the next two weeks 41
providing further information to residents. 42
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Mr. Sonterre would like the document left as Staff has suggested, because the Council can say to 1
a resident who says that the information was not provided that it was, and point out what page it 2
was on. 3
4
Council Member Stigney asked for clarification and information on the community fund balance. 5
6
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that the community fund balance will be verified with 7
the Finance Staff. 8
9
Mayor Marty indicated that the document should be amended to reflect that the amount would 10
fluctuate based on home values established by Ramsey County. 11
12
Council Member Stigney indicated he would like to postpone the public hearing. 13
14
Mayor Marty said he would like to leave the public hearing in place, and noted Council does not 15
have to take action at that meeting. 16
17
Mayor Marty said that he would also like to have the document available at the library as well as 18
the other locations listed. 19
20
Director Lee reviewed the proposed changes to the document with Council as was discussed. 21
22
Council Member Mueller would like to leave trail information in the document. 23
24
Council removed the walkways. 25
26
Council amended the document to reflect that the value of a home affects the amount you pay. 27
28
The document was changed from 18 years to 10 years for the program length. 29
30
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like the information on the previously assessed 31
properties clarified, because Council has not decided how to handle it. The date was removed 32
and the words “canceled after project initialization” were added. 33
34
Attorney Riggs indicated that an assessment cannot just be cancelled. The process needs to 35
involve a reassessment. Attorney Riggs recommended removal of the sentence regarding the 36
previously assessed property information. Attorney Riggs indicated that the language is not legal 37
as suggested and should be removed. 38
39
Attorney Riggs said that the language should be clarified quite a bit, and suggested adding “upon 40
further review being conducted by the City.” 41
42
Mr. Sonterre indicated that the Task Force was informed that it would be possible to refund 43
previous assessments but, of course, they would be in support of any change that needs to be 44
made due to the legalities of the process. 45
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1
The Task Force asked if this should be postponed because the 2008 project may not be possible, 2
and they do not want a project that is inferior or more expensive because of a rush to get it done. 3
4
Council, Staff and the Task Force discussed mailing times and whether to postpone mailing of 5
the summary. 6
7
Director Lee indicated that Staff was proposing to mail this out prior to October 15, 2007 to give 8
residents time to review it before the meeting. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7163, a 11
Resolution Approving the Printing and Distribution of the Summary Report Document and 12
Setting a Public Hearing Date for Street and Utility Improvement Program. 13
14
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 15
16
C. Resolution 7157, A Resolution Approving Severance Package for Kurt 17
Ulrich, Mounds View City Administrator 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Extend the Meeting to 11:00 p.m. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
Assistant Administrator Crane explained that Resolution 7157 would authorize a severance 24
payment for Mr. Ulrich in accordance with the personnel manual and policies. 25
26
MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7157, a 27
Resolution Approving Severance Package for Kurt Ulrich, Mounds View City Administrator. 28
29
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
31
Council Member Mueller was not present for the vote. 32
33
D. Resolution 7159, A Resolution Approving a Final Plat for the Abiding Savior 34
Major Subdivision 35
36
Interim Administrator Ericson explained that Abiding Savior has submitted a request for 37
approval of the Final Plat for the major subdivision. The Final Plat has been submitted and is 38
consistent with the preliminary plat. Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that the City 39
Attorney has reviewed all of the information relating to the plat, and there is a park dedication fee 40
required as part of this major subdivision approval. 41
42
Mayor Marty asked for confirmation that there are no changes from the preliminary plat stage. 43
44
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that was correct. 45
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1
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7159, A 2
Resolution Approving a Final Plat for the Abiding Savior Major Subdivision 3
4
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Amend Resolution 7159 to require a Park Dedication 5
of $8,655. 6
7
Council Member Stigney indicated that this is a major subdivision, and he feels that this is a fair 8
park dedication fee which is the 10% option. 9
10
Council Member Flaherty said that at the August 27, 2007 meeting, there was an agreement and 11
he does not think it fair to change in mid-stream. 12
13
Council Member Stigney commented that was the preliminary plat, and this is the final plat. 14
15
Mayor Marty indicated that this is what the Church was told to expect. However, he said that he 16
can see Council Member Stigney’s point that it should have been Option 3 and applied to the 17
subdivided portion of the Eastwood lot. 18
19
Ayes – 1 Nays – 4 Amendment Failed. 20
21
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Stigney) Original Motion carried. 22
23
E. Resolution 7163, A Resolution Approving the Printing and Distribution of 24
the Summary Report Document and Setting a Public Hearing Date for the 25
Street and Utility Improvement Program 26
27
Handled earlier in the meeting. 28
29
F. Resolution 7161, A Resolution Authorizing a Therapeutic Massage License 30
for Xiuju Li, doing business as Jian Kang Massage, LLC, located at 2552 31
County Road 10, Mounds View 32
33
Assistant to the Administrator Crane explained that Ms. Li has applied for a Therapeutic 34
Massage License and will be the only therapist on site. All applicable license fees have been 35
paid in full, however, insurance requirements have not been met, so approval would be 36
contingent upon providing the required insurance information. 37
38
Staff recommends approval, and the license would be effective October 19, 2007, contingent 39
upon receipt of certificate of liability insurance. 40
41
Council Member Stigney asked if there are any state licensing requirements for therapeutic 42
massage businesses. 43
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Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that Staff has discussed this matter with the City 1
Attorney’s office, and there appears to not be any state licensing requirement. 2
3
Council Member Stigney indicated that he has not seen the affidavit of providing therapeutic 4
massage, and it seems ridiculous to rely on a statement of the applicant. 5
6
Interim Administrator Ericson said that Staff is working on some revisions to the Code to firm up 7
the requirements, and those recommendations will come before Council at an upcoming work 8
session. 9
10
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like to ask for validation of this affidavit. 11
12
Attorney Riggs indicated that this is not a business regulated by the State, so it would be fine to 13
incorporate changes to the Code to allow Staff to verify. 14
15
Council Member Mueller asked whether the background check included her recent location in 16
California. 17
18
Staff explained that a thorough background check is conducted. 19
20
Mayor Marty noted that therapeutic massage licensing is on the next work session Agenda. 21
22
Interim Administrator Ericson suggested adding verification of Affidavit as a requirement of 23
approval. 24
25
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7161, a 26
Resolution Authorizing a Therapeutic Massage License for Xiuju Li, d/b/a Jian Kang Massage, 27
LLC, located at 2552 County Road 10 in Mounds View. 28
29
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 30
31
8. CONSENT AGENDA 32
33
A. Licenses for Approval 34
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider 35
Assessments for Delinquent Utility Bills 36
C. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. to Consider 37
Assessments for Diseased Trees 38
D. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:15 p.m. to Consider 39
Assessments for Abated Properties 40
E. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:20 p.m. to Consider 41
Assessments for Hidden Hollow South 42
F. Resolution 7162, a Resolution Authorizing a Residential Kennel License 43
Located at 2757 Sherwood Road for Jason and Rebekah Brandvold 44
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G. Resolution 7160, a Resolution Approving Agreement with Medtronic 1
Relating to Pond Maintenance 2
H. Resolution 7164, A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Amendment 3
with Verizon Wireless for the Installation of a Generator at the Water Tower 4
Site 5
6
Council Member Stigney requested that Item H be removed for discussion. 7
8
Mayor Marty removed Item F for discussion. 9
10
MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D, E, and G, 11
as Presented. 12
13
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 14
15
F. Resolution 7162, a Resolution Authorizing a Residential Kennel License 16
Located at 2757 Sherwood Road for Jason and Rebekah Brandvold 17
18
Mayor Marty noted that this is set to expire on June 30, 2008, and asked if this is renewed 19
annually. 20
21
Assistant Administrator Crane indicated that this is reviewed annually. 22
23
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7162, a 24
Resolution Authorizing a Residential Kennel License Located at 2757 Sherwood Road for Jason 25
and Rebekah Brandvold. 26
27
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 28
29
G. Resolution 7164, A Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Amendment 30
with Verizon Wireless for the Installation of a Generator at the Water Tower 31
Site 32
33
Council Member Stigney indicated that this should be clarified that the 4% is an annual escalator. 34
He then asked that the language be amended on Page 2, Item 2 to include the 4% annual 35
escalator. 36
37
Director Lee indicated that this is an amendment to the original document, and that the 4% 38
escalator is in the original document. However, Staff can add the language in. 39
40
Council Member Stigney indicated that he would like the Resolution to state that the 4% is 41
annual. 42
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7164, a 1
Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement Amendment with Verizon Wireless for the Installation 2
of a Generator at the Water Tower Site as Amended to Include the 4% Escalator Annually. 3
4
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5
6
9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS 7
8
Council Member Hull asked for information on the uniform services amount. 9
10
Mayor Marty indicated that is for public works. 11
12
Council Member Mueller asked about Page 11, Great Lakes Weather Service and what that 13
service is for. 14
15
Director Lee explained that this is a three year contract for a service that monitors the weather, 16
and contacts the supervisor and informs the Supervisor of severity of the weather for plowing and 17
snow and ice control. 18
19
MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Approve Just and Correct Claims as Presented. 20
21
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 22
23
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24
25
A. None. 26
27
11. REPORTS 28
29
A. Reports of Mayor and Council 30
31
Mayor M arty provided information given to him by the Irondale Band Boosters regarding their 32
competition on Saturday, September 29, 2007 starting at 4:45 p.m. Irondale is hosting 15 bands 33
from Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. Irondale is hosting, so they will not be 34
competing. 35
36
Council Member Flaherty reiterated that the raffle and the benefit for the Patrick Holmes family 37
is October 4, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $10.00 and kids are $5.00. 38
39
Council Member Stigney asked for an update on 8310 Eastwood, indicating that the college kids 40
mowed half of the front lawn and left the rest. The City tried to get them to do something and 41
sent a contractor out to mow it. The contractor mowed it, but there are dandelions blowing all 42
over, and he would like to withhold payment to the contractor until the job is done correctly. 43
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Mayor Marty indicated he received calls regarding the college student “good neighbors”, and he 1
has forwarded the information to Staff to follow up on. 2
3
Council Member Mueller indicated that there was a rodent that chewed through her phone line, 4
but that has been restored, and their phone is back in business for those that wish to call, and 5
apologized for the inconvenience when she could not be reached. 6
7
Council Member Flaherty indicated that he would like to talk about foreclosure homes and 8
contracting to cut the lawns, and what those fees are at the worksession. 9
10
Interim Administrator Ericson indicated that Staff has gone through the list from the County on 11
non-homestead residential homes, and has scaled it down to the property owners that may be 12
rental properties, to inform them regarding rental property requirements. 13
14
B. Reports of Staff 15
1. Review October 1, 2007 Worksession Agenda 16
17
Staff reviewed the worksession Agenda with Council. 18
19
Mayor Marty would like to add City Administrator Position to the worksession Agenda for 20
discussion. 21
22
2. Minnesota Smoke Free Law – Freedom to Breathe Act 23
24
Mayor Marty reminded everyone of the Minnesota Smoke Free Law which takes effect October 25
1, 2007. 26
27
C. Reports of City Attorney 28
29
None. 30
31
12. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, October 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. 32
Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 33
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13. ADJOURNMENT 35
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:07 p.m. 37
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Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Clerk 42
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 43
Item No: 11(B)1
Meeting Date: Nov 13, 2007
Type of Business: Reports
Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Report Concerning Potential Development
Opportunity at the Mermaid
Introduction:
This is a brief report to let the Council know that the Mermaid is once again actively exploring
potential development opportunities on their property located at the corner of County Road
10 and County Road H.
Background:
Some members of the Council may recall that the Mermaid had applied for approval of a new
hotel addition last year (2006) however no plans were submitted and ultimately the request
was withdrawn. The year before that (2005), the Mermaid had requested and received
preliminary concept plan approval for a hotel addition to be attached to the existing hotel and
would sit alongside County Road H. The staff report from the March 28, 2005 meeting is
attached for your reference.
Discussion:
The Mermaid presently would like to subdivide their parcel to create a new 1.26-acre lot at
the immediate corner of County H and County 10. They have erected a real estate sign at
that corner advertising for the lot. I have been in communications with both Charlie Hall and
Dan Hall and explained the process involved in creating a new lot. Suffice it to say that such
a process would require many months to process and would necessitate multiple planning
approvals.
Plat. The first step in such a process would be the major subdivision. The Mermaid or their
designee would need to submit a preliminary plat which carves out the 1.26 acre parcel for
subsequent redevelopment. There are issues associated with such an action, not the least of
which is potential impacts to the 2001 TIF Revenue Bond which was approved to finance the
hotel development. Our bond counsel, Briggs and Morgan, confirmed that the bond
covenants prohibit any subdivision, sale or lease of the land. I have communicated to the
Mermaid’s attorney that it could be the case that the TIF bond would need to be paid off to
permit such a subdivision. The alternative would be to receive written consent from the
bondholders to proceed with the subdivision. This is necessary because a subdivision and
sale would decrease the amount of increment generated which is necessary to make the
bond payments.
Zoning. The property is zoned PUD, or, Planned Unit development. The only uses permitted
on the site are hotel, restaurant, lounge, banquet center and bowling. Thus, any proposed
redevelopment on the corner would need to be consistent with these permitted uses or a
rezoning request would be required.
Staff has communicated to both Charlie Hall and Dan Hall that certain uses would likely NOT
be welcomed by the City Council, uses such as a gas station or drug store. Uses which
might be supported could include a coffee shop, bank, restaurant, or other complementary
uses. If the proposed is not one of the few already permitted, a rezoning would be required.
Parking. One of the issues addressed in 2005 would be the impacts to parking on site is
some of the parking area was developed. Not only would this have the effect of reducing
available parking by the amount of the area developed, there would be a compounding effect
in that the use developed itself would create a parking demand. While the site presently
satisfies all parking requirements, it appears clear that even on the busiest of occasions,
excess capacity remains. Because of this, the Mermaid entered into an agreement with the
Met Council which set aside a substantial number of parking stalls to be used for an overflow
park and ride lot. Such an agreement would be terminated if development were to move
forward. Regardless, staff has communicated that it would likely be necessary to conduct a
parking needs analysis on the site to ensure adequate parking would be available for any
new use and for the original uses.
Conclusion:
The purpose of bringing this information forward to the City Council without the benefit of an
application is to simply raise your awareness to the potential for development to occur on the
Mermaid site. While a previous Council gave preliminary concept plan approval for a hotel
addition in 2005, that action does not obligate the present Council to follow suit. While it
appears to staff that more than ample parking is available to support additional development,
we do feel strongly that the applicants confirm this through a comprehensive parking
analysis. Finally, it would be helpful for the owners of the Mermaid to know if the Council
remains supportive of development on the site in general, and if there are specific uses
desired (and conversely, specific uses not desired) it would be helpful to know this up front as
well.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
Aerial View
1.26 acre parcel identified
for potential subdivision,
sale and redevelopment
County
Road
10
County
Road
H
Area previously
identified for Hotel
Expansion
Site Plan
Area proposed for
subdivision, sale
and redevelopment Location of previously
considered hotel
expansion
Item No: 9H
Meeting Date: March 28, 2005
Type of Business: CB
Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Mounds View City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Concept Plan Review for a Hotel Expansion Associated
with the Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center
Introduction:
Applicant and property owner Dan Hall is requesting concept plan review of a proposed
(maximum) 105-room, four-story hotel addition that would be connected to the existing hotel
at the south end by a skywalk system. The draft plans indicate 81 rooms with a possible 24
additional rooms to the west. The applicant desires general concept plan consideration
before going to the time and expense of preparing full-scale engineered site plans
Discussion:
The Mermaid property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) with allowed uses that
include Hotel, Restaurant, Bowling, Office, Nightclub, Convention and Banquet area. While
the expanded hotel would not in itself necessitate a PUD amendment, because there would
be a reduction in parking spaces and a reduced setback, the PUD would require amendment
for the project to proceed.
Parking. There are presently 825 parking stalls on the site to serve the various uses
associated with the Mermaid. Staff is not aware of a time at which the parking lot has ever
been full. The hotel expansion would eliminate 50 parking stalls along County Road H.
When the original hotel was approved in 2000, there was some debate regarding the actual
parking demands given the number of overlapping uses. The PUD process provided some
flexibility in determining what the actual count should be, yet staff was reluctant to stray too
far form the strict application of the parking codes. In the end, a reduction of 20 stalls was
approved, recognizing that there would be some overlap in parking demands. After the hotel
was constructed and the banquet area completed, it became clear that there was more than
adequate parking on site during all times of day and night. Last year, the nightclub (an
intense night use) was closed and converted into additional conference/banquet space. This
eliminated the highest nighttime demand for parking, shifting usage to the dayside where
there had previously been and remains excess parking available. Given the excess parking,
Mr. Hall currently leases part of the parking lot to Metro Transit as an overflow for the Park
and Ride lot on County Road H. This arrangement would likely be terminated upon
construction of the hotel addition.
According to the City’s parking code requirements, a hotel would be required to provide
parking according to the following schedule: one space per room plus one space per ten
rooms and a space for each employee on the busiest shift. At maximum expansion, this
would result in the need to provide an additional 120 parking stalls. That assumes, however,
no reduction for complementary usage which for this development is quite extensive.
Mermaid Hotel Report
March 28, 2005
Page 2
While staff is confident that the site can support the hotel expansion without further
expansion of the parking lot, it would be beneficial to have a consultant conduct a parking
needs analysis and site assessment for confirmation prior to formal development review plan
adoption. Staff received three quotes from consultants to perform such a study, the least
expensive of which was $2,700. The Planning Commission suggested that staff identify
comparable uses in the north metro area to assess the parking issue.
There are two facilities in the north metro area that can be considered reasonably
comparable—Northland Inn and Grand Rios, both in Brooklyn Park. (See the attached
summary sheet toward the end of this report.) Both facilities are hotels with convention /
banquet centers, restaurants and other features. Northland Inn has 231 hotel rooms and
20,000 square feet of banquet space with seating for about 1,200 people in the two main
rooms. Northland Inn has 562 parking stalls. Grand Rios has 224 hotel rooms and 11,000
square feet of banquet space and a 45,000 square foot water park. (The water park feature
could be comparable to the Mermaid’s bowling center.) Grand Rios has 460 parking stalls
available for its guests.
Setbacks. The PUD for the Mermaid site allows for a principle structure setback of 50 feet.
This setback exceeds what would normally be allowed in a commercial district and was
imposed recognizing that the existing buildings would more than satisfy that requirement. It
was not anticipated at the time the PUD was drafted that an expansion to the south of the
existing building would be contemplated. Ordinarily, such a setback would be 30 feet. The
concept plans submitted by Mr. Hall indicate a building setback that ranges from 12 feet to 30
feet. The distance from the property line to the County Road H roadway is another 15 to 20
feet. Upon first review of the plans, staff felt approval of such a setback reduction would be
highly unlikely, however after subsequent review and consideration, such a reduction may
not be undesirable. County Road H is not a highly traveled roadway and during the evening
hours (when most guests would be sleeping) the road sees very limited traffic. Trends in
land use planning are shifting away from standard inefficient suburban type requirements
toward more traditional development patterns with reduced setbacks, bringing buildings
closer to the front line of the lot and tucking parking behind the uses. While we are not
recommending a comprehensive overhaul of our zoning requirements to satisfy the
Mermaid’s request, it certainly may be worthwhile to examine zoning standards within the
corridor and make changes to promote a more efficient use of the land. In the meantime,
because the PUD does offer flexibility in what can be allowed, staff would not be opposed to
the proposed reduced building setback.
Summary:
Dan Hall is requesting concept plan approval to construct a four story, 105-room addition to
his AmericInn Hotel at 2200 County Road 10. Such an expansion would bring additional tax
base to the community and would potentially bring in hundreds of additional guests on a daily
basis who would then consume other goods and services in our community. The availability
of the additional rooms would allow Mr. Hall to market his facility to a greater target audience
for even larger banquet, reception and convention events.
Mermaid Hotel Report
March 16, 2005
Page 3
Recommendation:
Review and consider the attached resolution, Resolution 6481, which approves the concept
plan submitted by Mr. Hall that contemplates a 105-room addition to the existing hotel.
If the Council is comfortable with the plan submitted and with the assumptions presented in
this report, the resolution may be acted upon as presented. If the Council has questions or
would like additional information prior to making a decision on the request, a tabling action
would be in order. If the Council opposes the expansion plan, staff would draft a new
resolution for action at the next City Council meeting that articulates the basis for your
opposition.
If you should have any questions relating to the request, please do not hesitate to contact me
at your convenience.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
Attachments:
1. Planning Application
2. Aerial Photo
3. Zoning Map
4. Site Plan
5. Memo from Bruce Bissonette to Dan Hall
6. Hotel / Convention Comparables
7. Planning Commission Resolution 789-05
8. City Council Resolution 6481
Aerial Photographic Documentation
Photo taken October 31, 2002
Footprint of proposed
hotel expansion
Zoning Map
THE
MERMAID
The Mermaid Site Plan
Membrane
Structure
Proposed Hotel Expansion
COUNTY ROAD H
Local Hotel and Conference Centers
Grand Rios Water Park
6900 Lakeland Ave North
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428
763-566-8855
http://www.grandrios.com/
224 Guest rooms
460 Parking stalls
11,000 sf banquet/conference, 400 seat max
45,000 square foot Indoor Water Park
3,800 sf. Family Arcade
Two restaurants
One café with Starbucks, Bridgemans
Fitness Center
Gift shop
Northland Inn
7025 Northland Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
(763) 536-8300
http://www.northlandinn.com/
231 Guest Rooms
562 Parking stalls
138 seat Amphitheater
11 conference rooms, up to 24 ppl in each room
Minnesota Ballroom – 360 capacity (4,248 square feet)
Northland Ballroom – 850 capacity (8,010 square feet)
Sinclair Lewis Room – 150 capacity (2,100 square feet)
F. Scott Fitzgerald – 100 seat capacity (2,124 square feet)
August Stuebner Room – 90 capacity (1,180 square feet)
Wilder Room -- ? Capacity (1,711 square feet)
Lindbergh Room – 40 Capacity (? Square feet)
Restaurant
Lounge
Indoor Pool
Fitness area
Arcade
Mermaid Event and Entertainment Center
2200 County Road 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
763-784-7350
http://mermaidminnesota.com/
(Existing Features)
70 Guest Rooms
825 Parking Stalls
Banquet Room – 500 capacity (5,900 square feet)
Atlantis Room – 600 capacity (7,400 square feet)
Garden Tent – 300 capacity (4,200 square feet)
32 Lane Bowling Center
American Grille Sports Bar and Restaurant
Banquet Center Pool and water slide
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 789-05
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONCEPT PLAN FOR A
105-ROOM ADDITION TO THE MERMAID AMERICINN HOTEL FACILITY
LOCATED AT 2200 COUNTY ROAD 10; PLANNING CASE NO. DE05-001
WHEREAS, Dan Hall has applied for concept plan approval for a 105-room addition
to the existing AmericInn Hotel located at 2200 County Road 10; and,
WHEREAS, the concept plan, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution, contemplates
81 guest rooms on four levels with the ability to add 6 additional rooms per floor, for a
maximum potential guest room addition of 105 rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned unit Development, and has
a Comprehensive Plan future Land Use Map designation of Regional Commercial PUD;
and,
WHEREAS, the PUD allows for specific uses on the Mermaid site including Hotel,
Restaurant, Banquet and Convention, Office, Nightclub, Bowling and Office; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed concept plan for a hotel addition would be consistent with
the land uses allowed by the PUD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission generally supports the proposed hotel expansion concept plan and
recommends approval by the City Council, subject to the following conditions and
stipulations:
1. In conjunction with the development stage plan review, the applicant shall consent to a parking needs analysis of the site conducted by a third-party land use consultant at the expense of the applicant. 2. In conjunction with the development stage plan review, the applicant shall apply for a PUD amendment to revise the parking, setback and building height allowances. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this general concept plan does not constitute approval nor obligate approval of the subsequent development stage plan review for the hotel expansion.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs
staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Resolution 789-05
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Adopted this 16th day of March, 2005.
_____________________________________
Gary Stevenson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
____________________________________
James Ericson,
Community Development Director
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 6481
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONCEPT PLAN FOR A 105-ROOM ADDITION
TO THE MERMAID AMERICINN HOTEL FACILITY LOCATED AT
2200 COUNTY ROAD 10; PLANNING CASE NO. DE05-001
WHEREAS, Dan Hall has applied for concept plan approval for a 105-room addition
to the existing AmericInn Hotel located at 2200 County Road 10; and,
WHEREAS, the concept plan, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution, contemplates
81 guest rooms on four levels with the ability to add 6 additional rooms per floor, for a
maximum potential guest room addition of 105 rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned unit Development, and has
a Comprehensive Plan future Land Use Map designation of Regional Commercial PUD;
and,
WHEREAS, the PUD allows for specific uses on the Mermaid site including Hotel,
Restaurant, Banquet and Convention, Office, Nightclub, Bowling and Office; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed concept plan for a hotel addition would be consistent with
the land uses allowed by the PUD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
generally supports the proposed hotel expansion concept plan subject to the following
conditions and stipulations: 1. In conjunction with the development stage plan review, the applicant shall apply for a PUD amendment to revise the parking, setback and building height allowances. 2. Approval of this general concept plan does not constitute approval nor obligate approval of the subsequent development stage plan review for the hotel expansion.
Adopted this 28th day of March, 2005.
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Rob Marty. Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(SEAL)
EXHIBIT A. Site Plan
Item No: 11(B)2
Meeting Date: Nov 13, 2007
Type of Business: Reports
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Review Charter Commission Correspondence
Introduction:
At the last Charter Commission meeting on October, the Commission had asked about
the status of a variety of matters that had been communicated to the City Council through
the administrator. Attached is a copy of the most recent correspondence.
Discussion:
The issues for which the Charter Commission seek direction and response are as
follows:
1. Section 2.02 of the Charter relating to the Police Civil Service Commission and EDA.
The Charter Commission believes there is a conflict between this section of the Charter
and the fact that the PCSC and the EDA perform administrative duties. The City
Attorney indicates that Minnesota Statutes prevail over what is indicated in the Charter
however the Charter could be amended to indicate that the Charter does not apply to
the PCSC and EDA.
2. Section 3.03 of the Charter regarding Department Liaisons. The second issue is in
regard to language in Section 3.02 providing that Council Members be appointed as
liaisons for City Departments. This provision has not been met in several years and the
Commission would like direction from the Council on how or if the language should be
revised.
3. Administrative Offenses. I am happy to report that staff has been working with the
Charter Commission on this item.
4. Section 8.04 regarding assessments for infrastructure improvements. The Charter
Commission indicates that some guidance from the Council on directions it would be
willing to consider, and those it would not consider would help the Commission better
focus their time and considerations in order to find a resolution more quickly and
efficiently.
Recommendation:
Staff would like some feedback from the Council on the above issues and would like to know
if it would like to schedule a joint meeting of the Council and Charter Commission after the
first of the year.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
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MOUNDS VIEW POLICE
QUARTERLY REPORT
July- September 2007
National Night Out
Officers of the Mounds View Police and SBM Fire Department pay a special visit to Bernice
Bartz and Diane Weinmann during National Night Out in Mounds View. Bernice was
instrumental in organizing a crime watch group in her neighborhood.
MOUNDS VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administration: 763-717-4070
Fax: 763-784-9713
24 hour dispatch: 651-484-3366
651-484-9155
police@ci.mounds-view.mn.us
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Statistical Report:
Activity
Jul thru
Sep 2007
TOTAL
Jul thru Sep
2006
TOTAL
Year to
Date
TOTAL
Adult Arrests 110 102 212
Juvenile Arrests 12 36 48
Calls For Service 1758 1752 5082
Court Citations 282 305 873
Administrative
Offenses
202 201 574
Five Year Comparison of
Domestic Assaults in Mounds View.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Jul thru Sep 2007 Investigative Reports
Cases assigned for investigation
TOTAL 92 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 285
Assault 18 Misc-Other Offenses 17
Burglary 7 Disturbing Peace 4
Forgery 0 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 0 Property
Damage/Trespass
2
Arson 0 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 2 Theft/Fraud 28
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
Other)
9 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 1
Criminal Sexual Conduct 6 Weapons 0
Misc. Liquor Offenses 1 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
0
Juvenile-Runaway 3
Top 10 Crimes for July thru September
Theft
Traffic
Property
Damage/Tresspass
Disturbing Peace
Assault
Narcotics
Liquor
Misc
Burglary
Juvenile
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Jul thru Sep 2007 Crime Reports
TOTAL 413 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 1095
Assault 35 Misc-Other Offenses 14
Burglary 11 Disturbing Peace 36
Forgery 1 Obscenity 1
Narcotics 14 Property
Damage/Trespass
61
Arson 1 Robbery 1
Crimes Against Family 5 Theft/Fraud 107
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
other)
77 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 7
Criminal Sexual Conduct 6 Weapons 1
Misc. Liquor Offenses 22 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
5
Juvenile-
Runaway/Curfew
7
Five Year Comparison of
DWI Arrests in Mounds View
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Jan - Sep 07
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Jul thru Sep 2007 Misc. Incidents, Calls & Complaints
TOTAL 1315 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 3683
Lost & Found
(persons/property)
28 Suspicion Narcotics 9
Vehicles (towed, recovered,
abandoned)
54 Public Disturbance/Loud
Party
133
Accidents 47 Disorderly Juvenile 67
Animal
Complaints/Impounds
58 MV/Traffic Complaints 34
Fires 26 MV/Noise Complaints 2
Medical/Suicide/Mental/DOA 155 City Ordinance
Complaints
31
Domestic-Verbal 66 Warrants 22
Alarms 75 Assist other Agencies 65
Lockouts 46 Misc. Public Calls 246
Suspicious Misc 151
Jul thru Sep 2007 Traffic Noise Citations
TOTAL 2 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 5
Unreasonable Acceleration 2 Loud Muffler 0
School Resource Officer
This quarter signaled the beginning of the school year at Edgewood Middle School and the return of
the students and the SRO- Officer Keith Demerast back to school. During the summer months Officer
Demarest is assigned to work patrol and provides much appreciated vacation relief on the schedule for
other officers taking vacation during the summer months. During the summer Officer Demarest
managed to keep in touch with some of the students. The School got off to a good start with a great
group of 6th graders, while an equally great group of 8th graders were sent off to Irondale to begin their
high school education.
Edgewood is in the process of making security changes including pass cards on all doors and plans to
install security cameras around the school.
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National Night Out
National Night out was held this quarter in August We had a good turn out this year with 27 block
parties held at various locations in the city. The National Night Out provides an opportunity for
neighbors to get together and socialize, and to send a signal that crime is not tolerated. Mounds View
Police Officers visited each one of the parties.
Training
• Use of Force/Taser Refresher
• DWI Training
• Strategies for the Recorded Interview: Interview & Interrogation
• MnIMS IS-300 & IS-400
• Orientation to Community Disasters IS-120
• Microsoft Word 2003: Basic
• Developing Powerful Presentation Skills
• Child Abuse Seminar
• Gang Training Seminar
• Safe & Sober Zero Deaths Conference
• American Polygraph Association Seminar
Safe and Sober
The Federal government’s fiscal year ends in October so that makes this quarter the last of the 2006-
2007 Safe and Sober grant / reporting period. Over the summer we took part in two Special Traffic
Enforcement Waves.
During July and August we had the “7 Days of Speed” in which officers worked seven
3-hour shifts concentrating on speed enforcement. During these 7 shifts officer issued 25 speed
citations and 9 warnings.
The most recent Wave was just completed over Labor Day week was a DWI enforcement wave.
During the 15 extra enforcement shifts worked, officers arrested 7 people for DWI. The Blood Alcohol
Concentration (BAC) levels ranged from .09 to .25 One underage person was arrested under the Not a
Drop Statute with a BAC of .128.
October brings the first wave of the 2007-2008 Grant period, which will be focusing on Seat Belt
usage.
Gun Safety Course
Officers of the Mounds View Police Department taught the DNR gun safety course this quarter for
youth in the community. This highly sought after course teaches students firearm safety, and allows
them to obtain the DNR certification necessary for hunting in the state.
Financial Report
Attached