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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2007/05/07 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, May 7, 2007 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Flaherty, Hull, Mueller PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes and sign in on the sign-in sheet located on the podium. Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus ______1. Public Safety A. Red Cross Presentation “Get Ready” Program (Chris Burns, Red Cross Communications Manager 612-252-1031) ______ 2. Festival in the Park A. Festival in the Park Committee would like to address the City Council about Festival Budgeting issues. (verbal report) _______3. Public Works A. Plan to Replace Tables at Community Center (Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor) ______ 4. Community Development A. Review Zoning Regulations Associated with Telecommunication Towers and Antenna B. Review Residential Housing Programs C. Review DRAFT Premium Stop Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Document D. Review Part-time Summer Code Enforcement Position E. Review Economic Development Coordinator Position ______ 5. Administration A. Policy in regard to Recruitment and Appointment of Commission Members. B. Prohibiting Ultimate Fighting Ordinance Research Update C. Postage Machine Replacement D. Cable Television Coordinator Position Update E. Consider Dates for Joint Meeting with Spring Lake Park F. High speed internet connection ______6. Charter Commission A. Resolution 2007-01, Discuss Proposed Revisions to Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of the Mounds View City Charter (Chairman Jonathan Thomas) B. Review Petition Provisions for Public Improvements (verbal report) Next Work Session: Monday, June 4, 2007 @7pm Next City Council Meeting: Monday, May 14, 2007 @7pm Item No. 3A Type of Business: WK Meeting Date: May 7, 2007 City Administrator Review: ________ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Steve Dazenski, Parks Supervisor Item Title/Subject: Consider the Purchase of Tables for the Community Center Meeting Date: May 7, 2007 Background: In 1996 after the construction of the Community Center tables were purchased for use in the banquet center as well as other areas throughout the Community Center. After years of use many of these tables have become unacceptable for use due to their condition. Discussion: In April, the YMCA Advisory Committee met to discuss the issue regarding the tables. At this meeting the general condition, weight, maintenance requirements and parts availability were discussed. All the tables to be replaced suffer from de-lamination of varying degrees and the edging or molding has also deteriorated making their visual condition unsuitable for use when uncovered for events. Staff has spent considerable time repairing these tables and parts are no longer available for these models. These tables are extremely heavy and cumbersome to work with in doing set ups or making changes to accommodate various user groups. Because of their weight they are hard to balance and place on to the storage carts. This in turn makes it difficult to get them through doorways and into storage without damaging door frames and gouging walls. This damage is costly in both staff time and materials. Staff has researched new tables for replacement and decided on the Mighty-Lite brand of tables. These tables are exceptionally light and come with an extended warranty. Staff recommends the purchase of 10 24 inch by 60 inch rectangular folding tables and 10 66 inch round folding tables. Cost of the round tables $300 each Cost of rectangular tables $144 each Total $4,440 plus tax Originally the community center had budgeted $9,000 for roof repair over the kitchen area. Staff feels this repair can be deferred allowing for the use of these funds for the purchase of the tables. The roof repair would be budgeted for in 2008. Recommendation: The YMCA Advisory Committee recommends the purchase of 10 round folding tables and 10 square folding tables for use at the Community Center. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Dazenski Item No. 05B Meeting Date: August 6, 2007 Type of Business: WK 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: Desaree Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Ultimate Fighting Report Update Background: At the May 7, 2007, Work Session, it was discussed about prohibiting Ultimate Fighting in the City of Mounds View. Many cities in the metro area were looking in either prohibiting or regulating Ultimate Fighting events. Discussion: Staff has been informed that the Minnesota State Boxing Commission has been reinstated. The Minnesota Boxing Commission was created by the 2006 Legislature, and it responsible for the sole direction, supervision, regulation, control and jurisdiction over all boxing and ultimate fighting contests held within the state. Staff spoke with Executive Director, Scott LeDoux, and he indicated to staff that the State Boxing Commission is currently regulating mix marital arts/ultimate fighting and boxing events. He further stated that the Boxing Commission will have a website very soon where permit application materials and other information will be available. Attached is the Minnesota State Statute in regard to the Boxing Commission and licensure requirements. If the City Council still wishes to go forward and start the process of banning or further regulating Ultimate Fighting, then Staff (with the help of the City Attorney) could draft an Ordinance, then present it to the City Council as a first reading. Staff would like direction from the City Council to either still proceed with banning/regulating Ultimate Fighting by the City, or to just have the Minnesota Boxing Commission regulate this activity. Respectfully submitted, Desaree Crane ATTACHMENT: MAY 7, 2007 Work Session Staff Report on Ultimate Fighting Item No. 05B Meeting Date: May 7, 2007 Type of Business: WK 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: Desaree Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Prohibiting Ultimate Fighting Ordinance Research Update Background: The City Council has indicated a desire to prohibit Ultimate Fighting in the City of Mounds View. Staff was directed by the City Council to research if other cities prohibit Ultimate Fighting. Discussion: Staff sent an emailed survey to 40 cities asking if; (1) do they prohibit Ultimate Fighting in their City?; and (2) if they did prohibit, then could they forward their Code/Ordinance language. Of these 40 cities, only 12 cities responded. Below are their responses: City of Anoka: “Anoka does not have a specific ordinance related to Ultimate Fighting.” City of Blaine: The City of Blaine is currently looking into banning Ultimate Fighting. Their Code does not currently ban Ultimate Fighting. City of Woodbury: “The City of Woodbury does not currently have a provision in our city code banning ultimate fighting. It is an interesting discussion and one I will have with our staff.” City of Coon Rapids: “Coon Rapids has not addressed this issue yet.” City of Champlin: “The City of Champlin does not address this issue.” City of Chanhassen: “The City of Chanhassen does not directly regulate ultimate fighting. We would classify it as a recreational service and allow it in zoning districts in which the use is permitted.” City of Fridley: The City of Fridley does prohibit Ultimate Fighting, but only prohibits is under their Liquor Code. Attached is Ordinance 1201. (attached as Exhibit A). City of Golden Valley: “The City of Golden Valley has no ordinance which specifically refers to ultimate fighting. The closest would be Section 10.60 which deals with disorderly conduct and specifically prohibits brawling or fighting. The following sections of the City Code are copied below: 10.60. Disorderly Conduct, Section 10.64 Disorderly House, Section 10.61. Disorderly Conduct in or on School, Church or Public Buildings and Grounds, and Section 10.62 Disorderly Conduct - Additional Prohibited Acts. SECTION 10.60. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. It is unlawful for any person, in a public or private place, knowing, or having reasonable grounds to know, that it will, or will tend to, alarm, anger or disturb others or provoke any assault or breach of the peace, to do the following: 1. Engage in brawling or fighting; or, 2. Disturb an assembly or meeting, not unlawful in its character; or, 3. Engage in offensive, obscene or abusive language or in boisterous and noisy conduct tending reasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others; or, 4. Knowingly engage in, offer, or attempt to engage in, aid or assist another to engage in, or congregate because of: (a) lewd, lascivious or immoral conduct; or (b) the use of words which are slanderous and tend to injure the reputation of others, obscene, or personally abusive and inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace; or, 5. Whether or not posted with signs so prohibiting, voluntarily enter the waters of any river or public swimming pool at any time when said waters are not properly supervised by trained life-saving personnel in attendance for that purpose, or enter such waters without being garbed in a bathing suit sufficient to cover his or her person and equal to the standards generally adopted and accepted by the Public; or, 6. Urinate or defecate in a place other than (a) if on public property then in a plumbing fixture provided for that purpose, or (b) if on the private property of another then in a plumbing fixture provided for that purpose, or (c) if on private property not owned or controlled by another, then within a building; or, 7. Lurk, lie in wait, or be concealed in any building, yard or street with intent to commit any crime or misdemeanor; or, 8. Knowingly exhibit, sell, print, publish, distribute, or offer to sell or distribute, an obscene book, magazine, picture, photograph, film, or any other writing, image or article which is obscene; or knowingly perform or cause to be performed an obscene dramatic or musical production. "Obscene" for the purpose of this Section is defined as follows: Material which the dominant theme of, taken as a whole, would be found by the average person applying community standards as appealing to the prurient interest; and which, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value; and which depicts or describes in a patently offensive way masturbation, excretory functions, lewd exhibition of the genitals or female breast, or ultimate sexual acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated; or. 9. Look, peer, or peep into any window, door, skylight, or other opening in a house, room, or building located on property not owned or controlled by such person with intent to observe the actions of occupants of any such house, room or building, or loiter around or within view of any such window, door, skylight or other Opening for the purpose of observing the Occupants thereof; or, 10. Cause the making or production of an unnecessary noise by shouting or by any other means or mechanism including the blowing of any automobile or other vehicle horn; or, 11. Use a sound amplifier upon streets and public property without prior written permission from the City; or, 12. Use a flash or spotlight in a manner so as to annoy or endanger others; or, 13. Cause defacement, destruction, or otherwise damage to any premises or any property located thereon; or, 14. Strew, scatter, litter, throw, dispose of or deposit any refuse, garbage, or rubbish unto any premises except into receptacles provided for such purpose; or, 15. Enter any motor vehicle of another without the consent of the owner or operator; or, 16. Fail or refuse to vacate or leave any premises after being requested or ordered, whether orally or in writing, to do so, by the owner, or person in charge thereof, or by any law enforcement agent or official; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to any person who is owner or tenant of the premises involved nor to any law enforcement or other government official who may be present thereon at that time in an official capacity, nor shall it include the spouse, children, employee or tenant of such owner or occupier. SECTION 10.61. DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN OR ON SCHOOL, CHURCH OR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. Subdivision 1. Defacement of Buildings or Grounds. It is unlawful for any person to mark with ink, paint, chalk or other substance, or post handbills on, or in any other manner deface or injure any school, church or public buildings or grounds, or mark, deface, or injure fences, trees, lawns, or fixtures appurtenant to or located on the site of such buildings, or post handbills on such fences, trees or fixtures, or place a sign anywhere on any such site. Subdivision 2. Breach of Peace on Grounds. It is unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously make or assist in making on any grounds adjacent to any school, church or public building or structure any noise, disturbance or improper diversion or activity by which peace, quiet and good order shall be disturbed. Subdivision 3. Offensive Language and Conduct. It is unlawful for any person to use offensive, obscene, or abusive language or engage in boisterous or noisy conduct tending reasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others on any school, church or Public grounds or in buildings or structures thereon. Subdivision 4. Improper Conduct. It is unlawful for any person to, in any school, church or public building or on the grounds adjacent to the same, disturb or interrupt the peace and good order of such school, church, public building or grounds. It is also unlawful for any person, upon the request of a teacher or other person in charge of school, church or public buildings or grounds, to leave said building or premises, to neglect or refuse so to do. No person, having been ordered by a school official to leave a school, and having left said premises, shall reenter said school without the written permission of the school principal or the school official who gave the order to leave the school. Subdivision 5. Occupying or Entering School Buildings. It is unlawful for any person to intentionally occupy or enter a public or private school building or any structure used for school purposes, without claim of right or consent of the school principal or the consent of one who has the right to give consent. Subdivision 6. Loitering on School, Church, or Public Property. It is unlawful for any person to remain in any structure used for church or public purposes or upon the grounds of any school, church or structure used for public purposes after being requested to leave the premises by a person lawfully responsible for the control of said premises. It is also unlawful for any person to loiter on any school, church or public grounds in any building or structure used for school, church or public purposes. SECTION 10.62 DISORDERLY CONDUCT - ADDITIONAL PROHIBITED ACTS. Subdivision 1. It is unlawful for any person or persons to congregate on any private lands because of, or participate in, any party or gathering of people from which noise emanates of a sufficient volume or of such nature as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose of other persons. Any owner or person in lawful possession or control of such private lands who has knowledge of the disturbance and fails to immediately abate said disturbance shall be guilty of a violation of this Section. Subdivision 2. It is unlawful for any person or persons to congregate on any private lands of another because of, or participate in, any party or gathering of people in the absence of the owner of said private lands being present, without first having obtained written permission from the landowner or other person in lawful possession of such private lands. Such written permission shall at all times be in the possession of one or more persons at the site of such congregation. The document containing the written permission must bear the signature of the landowner and date of the permitted use. Failure to display written permission upon request shall be considered prima facie evidence of an absence of permission from the owner. Subdivision 3. A violation of Subdivision 1 or 2 of this Section shall give a peace officer the authority to order all persons present, other than persons identifying themselves as the owner or person in lawful possession or control of such land, to immediately disperse. Any person who shall refuse to leave after being ordered to do so by a peace officer shall be guilty of a violation of this Section. Subdivision 4. Specific Noises. The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this Section, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely: A. Horns, Signaling Devices, Etc. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle, street car or other vehicle on any street or public place of the City, except as a danger warning; the creation by means of any such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; the sounding of any such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. The use of any signaling device except one operated by hand or electricity; the use of any horn, whistle or other device operated by engine exhaust; and the use of any such signaling device when traffic is for any reason held up. B. Radios, Phonographs, Etc. The using, operating, or permitting to be played, used or operated, any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle or chamber in which such machine or device is operating and who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device between the hours of 10:00 o'clock P.M. and 7:00 o'clock A.M. shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this Section. C. Loud Speakers, Amplifiers for Advertising. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated, of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loud speaker, sound amplifier, or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial or political advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure D. No person shall, between the hours of 10:00 o'clock P.M. and 7:00 o'clock A.M., congregate because of or participate in any party or gathering of people from which noise emanates of a sufficient volume so as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose of persons residing in any residential area. No person shall visit or remain within any residential dwelling unit wherein such party, or gathering, is taking place, except persons who have gone there for the sole purpose of abating the disturbance. E. Animals, Birds, Etc. The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity. F. Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat, or motor vehicle except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom. G. Defect in Vehicle or Load. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise. H. Loading, Unloading, Opening Boxes. The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading, or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates, and containers. I. Construction or Repairing of Buildings. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building or highway or utility construction other than between the hours of 7:00 o'clock A M. and 10:00 o'clock P M, except for (1) City public improvements after City Council notification or (2) City emergency repairs. J. Schools, Courts, Churches, Hospitals. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church or court while the same are in use, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution, or which disturbs or unduly annoys patients in the hospital, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets indicating that the same is a school, hospital or court street. K. Hawkers, Peddlers. The shouting or crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. L. Drums. The use of any drum or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show or sale. M. Metal Rails, Pillars and Columns, Transportation Thereof. The transportation of rails, pillars or columns of iron, steel or other material, over and along streets or other public places upon carts, drays, cars, trucks, or in any other manner so loaded as to cause loud noises or as to disturb the peace and quiet of such streets or other public places. N. Railroad and/or Street Railway Engines or Cars, Operation Thereof. The causing, permitting or continuing any excessive, unreasonable, unnecessary and avoidable noise in the operation of a railroad engine or car or of a street railway car at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, health and repose of persons in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence or any persons in the vicinity; or the creation of any loud or excessive noise or concussion in connection with the switching, coupling or uncoupling of railroad cars between the hours of 10:00 o'clock P.M. and 7:00 o'clock A.M., in such manner as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort and repose of persons in a residential area. O. Pile Drivers, Hammers, Etc. The operation between the hours of 10:00 o'clock P.M. and 7:00 o'clock A.M., of any pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electric noise of other appliance, the use of which is attended by loud or unusual noise. P. Blowers. The operation of any noise-creating blower or power fan or any internal combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the explosion of operating gases or fluids, unless the noise from such blower or fan is muffled and such engine is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden such noise.” City of Ham Lake: “Our City Code does not address Ultimate Fighting.” City of Red Wing: “The City of Red Wing does prohibit Ultimate Fighting. Attached is Ordinance 413.” (Ord 413 attached as Exhibit B). City of Spring Lake Park: “130.22 ULTIMATE FIGHTING. (A) Definition and purpose. Ultimate fighting is as an organized event where the primary practice involves individuals engaged in physical contact by striking an opponent with hands, head, feet or body. The City Council finds that the practice of ultimate fighting is dangerous and puts the public health, safety and welfare at great risk. (B) Prohibited conduct. It shall be unlawful in any public or private building or place to permit the practice of ultimate fighting or to participate in the practice of ultimate fighting as above defined. Officially sanctioned and regulated boxing and wrestling and team sports in which physical contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball are not included among activities prohibited by this section.” City of Savage: “The City of Savage does not currently have any provisions in our code either banning or restricting Ultimate Fighting.” Staff feels that the City of Red Wing has the best and most thorough Ordinance prohibiting this type of recreation. If the City Council still wishes to go forward and start the process of banning Ultimate Fighting, then Staff will draft an Ordinance, have the City Attorney review the draft, then present it to the City Council as a first reading as early as the last City Council Meeting in May. Respectfully submitted, Desaree Crane Item No. 05C Meeting Date: May 7, 2007 Type of Business: WK 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: Postage Machine Replacement The lease for the City’s postage machine (E595 Pitney Bowes) will expire in June. Due to this lease expiration, Staff researched other postage machine companies to see if there were more efficient postage machines at a lower cost to the City. Staff received three quotes – Hasler, Neopost and Pitney Bowes. In 2002, the City leased its current postage machine, and as with any equipment its effectiveness has diminished. Staff is requesting that a replacement postage machine/scale be leased or bought due to diminished effectiveness. In addition, Staff feels that this would be the best time to find other competitive rates since the lease will be expiring. Currently, Pitney Bowes is the apparent low bidder. Neopost did submit a proposal, but the postage machines they had did not meet the needs of the City. They were too small for the City’s needs. Therefore, Staff only considered Hasler and Pitney Bowes. Currently the City is paying $262.00 per month to lease its postage equipment from Pitney Bowes and a yearly maintenance agreement for $473.00 a month. Not including the yearly maintenance agreement, the city has paid $15,720 for the current postage machine. That is calculated at $262.00 times 60 months (the city is currently under a 60 month lease with Pitney Bowes). Staff is weighing the options on whether to lease or buy the postage equipment. Attached with this staff report is a breakdown of the quote proposals. Purchasing the equipment would have an upfront cost, but seems to be cheaper in the long term. For example, if we were to purchase the Pitney Bowes DM500 the first year cost would be $4,276.20, then each year after that would cost approximately $984.00 a year ($600/year for postage meter rental + $384.20/year for maintenance- assuming that the maintenance fee does not increase), which comes to a total 5 year cost of $8,213.00. To lease this equipment for 60 months, the cost would be $11,940.00. That is a savings of $3,727.00 The United States Postal Service will be changing rates as of May 14, 2007. Staff will have a representative from Pitney Bowes (our current Postage Machine Vendor) to discuss these rate changes. Attached is some information in regard to these rate changes for your review. Recommendation: Staff recommends discussion of the lease versus purchase options. Currently, Pitney Bowes seems to be the apparent low bidder. Staff will be asking for authorization to purchase a new postage machine at the May 14, 2007 City Council Meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Desaree Crane Proposal 1 COMPANY NAME PITNEY BOWES (DM500) HASLER (Model 150) Equipment Specs 15 pound Postage Scale (rental) Fully Automatic Digital Mailing System USPS Compliant Medium Duty – Fast Processing Speed Analog Phone Meter Resetting – Refill meter by using a phone line. Will track postage per department, if requested. 30 pound Postage Scale (rental) Digital Mailing System USPS Compliant Processes up to 150 letters per minute – Medium Duty Does not state whether meter can by filled by using phone line. Will track postage per department, if requested. Lease Terms – both state 60 month lease terms $199.00 per month not including tax. The lease amount includes equipment maintenance, postage scale rental, scale rate updates, training, installation and insurance. The total cost for the 60 months: $11,940. $101.31 for the first 12 months (not including tax). Then $146.31 for the next 48 months. Lease does not include maintenance, postage scale rental, scale rate updates, etc. First 12 months of Maintenance agreement and Postage Meter is free. After 12 months, the maintenance agreement is $53.00/month for 48 months. Postage meter is $45.00 for 48 months. Insurance is $10.00 a month. The total cost for the 60 months: $13,442.60 Purchasing Terms – No Lease $3,292.00. This does not include maintenance fees or postage meter rental fees. Maintenance fee is not fixed and they can only guarantee the price on the first year @$384.20/year. Postage Meter is $50.00 per month $4,152.00 This does not include maintenance fees or postage meter rental fees. Maintenance fee is not fixed. Maintenance Agreement price for first year is $640.00/year. Postage Meter is $45.00 a month. Hasler does have an insurance option at $100.00/year. Proposal 2 (These machines have Differential Weigh and Feed which means it enables you to place mixed mailpieces on the scale platform. As you remove a piece from the stack, the correct rate is calculated and the proper postage is printed. COMPANY NAME PITNEY BOWES (DM550) HASLER (Model 150 w/Dynamic Weighing Platform) Equipment Specs 15 pound Postage Scale (rental) Fully Automatic Digital Mailing System USPS Compliant Medium Duty – Fast Processing Speed – about 20% raster than DM500 Analog Phone Meter Resetting – Refill meter by using a phone line. Will track postage per department, if requested. 30 pound Postage Scale (rental) Digital Mailing System USPS Compliant Processes up to 150 letters per minute – Medium Duty Does not state whether meter can by filled by using phone line. Will track postage per department, if requested. Lease Terms – both state 60 month lease terms $231.00 per month not including tax. The lease amount includes equipment maintenance, postage scale rental, scale rate updates, training, installation and insurance. The total cost for the 60 months: $13,860. $183.36 for the first 12 months (not including tax). Then $228.36 for the next 48 months. Lease does not include maintenance, postage scale rental, scale rate updates, etc. First 12 months of Maintenance agreement and Postage Meter is free. After 12 months, the maintenance agreement is $99.00/month for 48 months. Postage meter is $45.00 for 48 months. Insurance is $21.00 a month. The total cost for the 60 months: $21,333.60 Purchasing Terms – No Lease $4954.00. This does not include maintenance fees or postage meter rental fees. Maintenance fee is not fixed and they can only guarantee the price on the first year @$470.00/year. Postage Meter is $50.00 per month $7972.00. This does not include maintenance fees or postage meter rental fees. Maintenance fee is not fixed. Maintenance Agreement price for first year is $1,188.00/year. Postage Meter is $45.00 a month. Hasler does have an insurance option at $250.00/year. Item No. 06A & B Meeting Date: May 7, 2007 Type of Business: WK 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: Desaree Crane, Assistant to the City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Charter Resolution 2007-01, Discuss Proposed Revisions to Chapter 3 and Chapter 5 of the Mounds View City Charter. Review Petition Provisions for Public Improvements Background: Revisions were made by the Charter Commission to Chapter 3 (Council Procedure) and Chapter 5 (Initiative, Referendum and Recall) to the City Charter. Discussion: The Mounds View Charter Commission is requesting the City Council to review the changes to these two chapters. If the City Council approves these changes, then Staff will start the process of revising the City Charter by Ordinance adoption. Attached is Charter Commission Resolution 2007-01, which outlines the changes in the chapters. Also attached is Scott Riggs comments. In addition to this discussion, there have been questions raised by the City Council on the petition provisions for public improvements. Jonathan Thomas, Mounds View Charter Chair, will be at this meeting to discuss the proposed revisions to the Charter, and answer any questions you have about the petition process in regard to public improvements. Respectfully submitted, Desaree Crane