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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 11, 2005
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Gunn, Flaherty, Thomas
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name
and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Results of the Community Survey (Presented by Decision Resources, Inc.)
7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for April 25, 2005 at 7:05 pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Residential
Kennel at 8370 Pleasant View Drive
B. Set a Public Hearing for April 25, 2005 at 7:10 pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized
Garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue
C. Resolution 6494 Authorization to Purchase a Radar Speed Display Trailer from Decatur Electronics for
$7450 utilizing forfeiture funds.
Staff seeks council approval to purchase the radar speed trailer from Decatur Electronics for $7450.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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D. Schedule an Executive Session Immediately following this City Council Meeting to discuss Labor Contract
Issues.
E. Licenses for Approval
Approve listed licenses.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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F. Resolution 6496 Designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for All Incident
Management in Mounds View.
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the National Incident Management System as the standard for
incident management in the City of Mounds View.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 6495 Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, April 25, 2005 at 7:05 pm for the City Hall
Rehabilitation Project.
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution setting a Public Improvement Hearing date for
the City Hall Rehabilitation Project.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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B. Review Appeal from Tim Nelson Representing Property Owner Christen Properties, LLC, Regarding
the Connection of 2310 County Road 10 to Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer Services (Ericson)
Please direct staff to draft a resolution in support of one of the conditions listed in the staff report. The
resolution would be prepared and available for your action on April 25, 2005. .
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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C. Resolution 6492 Awarding a Land Appraisal Contract for the Spring Creek Regional Water Quality
Pond Project
It is recommended that the City Council award a land appraisal contract for the Spring Creek Regional Water
Quality Pond Project.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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D. Resolution 6493 Approving the Promotion of Officer Bob Nelson to the Position of Sergeant.
Staff seeks Council approval with appointing Bob Nelson to the position of Police Sergeant.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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E. Resolution 6490 Step/Longevity Increases for Officer Tim Wolf and Officer Kirk Leitch.
Staff seeks approval on step/longevity increases for Officer Wolf and Leitch.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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F. Resolution 6498 Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement and
Rules of Conduct.
It is recommended that the City Council formally adopt the City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals
Program, Values Statement and Rules of Conduct.
Motion Made: ____________________ Motion Second: _____________________
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10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes for the March 28, 2005, City Council Meeting will be available for approval on the next City
Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2005.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
(1) Announce that the Mounds View Employee Appreciation Lunch will be on Wednesday, June 8,
2005 from 11am to 1pm.
(2) Long Range Financial Plan
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 2, 2005 @7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 25, 2005, @7pm
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 11, 2005
7:00 p.m.
(Revised as of Monday, April 11, 2005 @1pm)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Gunn, Flaherty, Thomas
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name
and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Results of the Community Survey (Presented by Decision Resources, Inc.)
7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Set a Public Hearing for April 25, 2005 at 7:05 pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Residential
Kennel at 8370 Pleasant View Drive
B. Set a Public Hearing for April 25, 2005 at 7:10 pm to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized
Garage at 7965 Fairchild Avenue
C. Resolution 6494 Authorization to Purchase a Radar Speed Display Trailer from Decatur Electronics for
$7450 utilizing forfeiture funds.
D. Schedule an Executive Session Immediately following this City Council Meeting to discuss Labor Contract
Issues.
E. Licenses for Approval
F. Resolution 6496 Designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for All Incident
Management in Mounds View.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Resolution 6495 Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, April 25, 2005 at 7:15 pm for the City Hall
Rehabilitation Project.
B. Review Appeal from Tim Nelson Representing Property Owner Christen Properties, LLC, Regarding
the Connection of 2310 County Road 10 to Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer Services (Ericson)
C. Resolution 6492 Awarding a Land Appraisal Contract for the Spring Creek Regional Water Quality
Pond Project
D. Resolution 6493 Approving the Promotion of Officer Bob Nelson to the Position of Sergeant.
E. Resolution 6490 Step/Longevity Increases for Officer Tim Wolf and Officer Kirk Leitch.
F. Resolution 6498 Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement and
Rules of Conduct.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes for the March 28, 2005, City Council Meeting will be available for approval on the next City
Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2005.
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
(1) Announce that the Mounds View Employee Appreciation Lunch will be on Wednesday, June 8,
2005 from 11am to 1pm.
(2) Long Range Financial Plan
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 2, 2005 @7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 25, 2005, @7pm
Item No:8 C
Meeting Date: April, 11, 2005
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chief of Police, Mike Sommer
Item Title/Subject: Authority to purchase a Radar Speed
Display Trailer
Date of Report: 4-11-05
Background:
The 2005 budget was approved for an expenditure utilizing forfeiture funds for a new
transportable radar speed display trailer to replace our existing transportable radar speed
trailer, (which apparently was purchased used) that has deteriorated to the point where it
no longer functions for any length of time without requiring ongoing repairs. The
transportable speed trailer display units are an effective solution to slow traffic in school
zones, and neighborhood streets. The new model is also capable of recoding statistical
data such as traffic counts and speeds. Four bids were received for a new radar display
unit.
The bid from Decatur Electronics was $7450 for a Galaxy SST, The other bids for similar
products were $13,639 Kustom Smart Model, $13,135 MPH Speed Monitor, and $11,940
Kustom Smart LP.
Recommendation:
Staff seeks council approval to purchase the radar speed trailer from Decatur Electronics
for $7450.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sommer
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 6494
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A RADAR SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER FROM
DECATUR ELECTRONICS UTILIZING FORFEITURE FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Four bids were received for a replacement radar speed display
trailer to be purchased by the Police Department and;
WHEREAS, the bid received by Decatur Electronics, was for $7450 and;
WHEREAS, the other bids for a similar product were $13.639, $13,135, and
$11,940.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of a radar speed display trailer from Decatur
Electronics in the amount of $7450 utilizing forfeiture funds.
Adopted this 11th day of April 2005.
______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kurt Ulrich
City Clerk/Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 08E
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005
Type of Business: CA
City Administrator Review: ______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses will
expire on December 31, 2005. All applicants have submitted appropriate fees and proof of
insurance. Those companies that are “new” include applicants that have never been licensed
with the City or they may have been licensed with the City in the past, but were not licensed in
2004. Those companies renewing their license were licensed, at a minimum, in the year 2004.
The type of license they are applying for follows the company name.
Four Seasons Air Specialists HVAC New
Signart Co., Inc. HVAC New
Sign-A-Rama Sign Renewal
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No:8 F
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chief of Police, Mike Sommer
Item Title/Subject: A Resolution Designating the National
Incident Management System (NIMS)
as the Basis for all Incident
Management in Mounds View
Date of Report: 4-11-05
Background:
Federal, State and County regulations require that all Cities adopt the National Incident
Management System for Emergency Management (NIMS). The City of Mounds View
currently utilizes the Minnesota Incident Management System (MIMS), which is nearly
identical to NIMS. The National Incident Management System provides for a consistent
nation wide approach for emergency management.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the National Incident Management System as
the standard for incident management in the City of Mounds View.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sommer
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 6496
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT IN MOUNDS
VIEW
WHEREAS the President of the United States, in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-
5, directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and
administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a
consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work
together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover
from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity; and
WHEREAS the collective input and guidance from all federal, state, local, and tribal
security partners has been, and will continue to be vital to the development, effective
implementation and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and desirable that all federal, state, local and tribal
emergency agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently
provide the highest levels of incident management; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management, it is
critical that federal, state, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology,
standardized organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated
action plans, unified command structures, uniform personnel qualification standards,
uniform planning, training, and exercising standards, comprehensive resource
management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel,
communications, facilities, and resources will improve the City’s ability to utilize federal
and state funding to enhance local agency readiness, maintain first responder safety,
and streamline incident management processes; and
WHEREAS the Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral
part of various incident management activities throughout the State and Ramsey
County, including current emergency management training programs; and
WHEREAS the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (9-11 Commission)
recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command System; and
WHEREAS the Governor of the State of Minnesota by Executive Order 05-02, February
9, 2005, has designated the NIMS as the basis for all incident management in the State
of Minnesota;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
establish the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the standard for incident
management in the City of Mounds View.
Adopted this 11th day of April 2005.
______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kurt Ulrich
City Clerk/Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No. 9A
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005
Type of Business: CB
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 6495 Setting a Public Improvement
Hearing Date for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project
Background:
On October 11, 2004, the City Council approved Resolution 6370 authorizing the
execution of a Letter Agreement with SEH for the design and development stage
for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project.
As a note of clarification, as discussed on October 11, 2004, the work that was
authorized was to create and develop a plan which includes specifics items to be
included in the project and the development of cost estimates for each of these
items. These are the development phase plans – not to be confused with detail
plans and specification for bidding purposes. The objective of this was to create a
detailed list of all the items with their associated estimated cost before creating
final plans and specifications for bidding purposes. This allows the City Council to
review the list in greater detail and to be better informed on the extent of the
project.
SEH has completed the design and development phase for this project. On April
4, 2005 documents created as part of this phase were presented to the City
Council. These documents included a listing of proposed materials list; including
line items, quantities, unit estimated costs, and total estimated costs. Draft plan
sheets were provided along with a listing of proposed improvements presented
on a room–by-room basis.
Since it had been several months since this proposed project was last discussed,
and since there are now new members serving on the City Council who may
have been unfamiliar with past discussions regarding this project. A “walk-
through” of City Hall and review the issues that prompted this project proposal
was conducted on April 4, 2005. Nancy Schultz of SEH and Staff guided the City
Council through City Hall, pointing out and discussing items of interest.
Following the City Hall walk-through the City Council convened into a work
session where the City Hall Rehabilitation Project was discussed. Discussions
involved items reviewed during the walk through, as well as the design and
development phase documents that were submitted.
Discussion:
Set Public Improvement Hearing – Although not required by State Statute,
Staff is recommending that a public hearing be conducted to allow the public to
learn about the proposed project and to provide comments.
A hearing date of April 25, 2005 will afford the necessary time to publish legal
notices.
Just prior to the public hearing, on April 25, 2005, a presentation on the City Hall
Project will be conducted by SEH.
Following the hearing, should the City Council wish to proceed with this project, a
Staff report and resolution ordering the project and authorizing the creation of
detailed plans and specifications will be presented for City Council consideration.
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council approve a resolution setting a Public
Improvement Hearing date for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
RESOLUTION NO. 6495
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SETTING A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING DATE FOR THE CITY HALL
REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2004, the City Council, approved Resolution
6370 authorizing the execution of a Letter Agreement with SEH for the design
and development stage for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project; and
WHEREAS, SEH has completed the design and development phase for
this project; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2005 a “walk-through” of City Hall to review the
issues that prompted this project proposal was conducted; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2005 documents created as part of the design and
development phase were presented to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Staff is recommending that a Public Improvement Hearing be
conducted to allow the public to learn about the proposed project and to provide
comments; and
WHEREAS, a Public Improvement Hearing date of April 25, 2005, will
afford the necessary time to publish legal notices; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. A public improvement hearing for said improvement is hereby set
for 7:15 pm on April 25, 2005 at the Mounds View City Hall and the
City Administrator shall give mailed and published notice of said
hearing and improvements as required by law.
2. The City Administrator is authorized and directed to cause notice of
the time, place and purpose of said meeting to be published for two
(2) successive weeks in the official newspaper of the City, the first
of such publication to be not less than ten (10) days and the second
not less than three (3) days prior to the date of said meeting.
Adopted this 11th day of April 2005.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
(SEAL)
____________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item No:9D
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005
Type of Business:CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Chief of Police, Mike Sommer
Item Title/Subject: Approval to Promote Bob Nelson to the
Position of Police Sergeant
Date of Report: 4-11-05
Background:
The Mounds View City Council has approved the conversion of one Patrol Officer position
to a Sergeant Position. The Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission has a current
eligibility list for this promotion. The following procedures were created and followed by
the Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission in creating the current Sergeant
eligibility list:
1. The position was posted for internal candidates with 5 years experience with the
Mounds View Police Department. Five internal candidates applied for the
position.
2. A review of the candidate’s resume and letter of interest. Conducted and scored
by the Deputy Chief and Chief of Police.
3. Promotability index. A score based on an index of: past performance,
commitment to departmental management philosophy, integrity, dedication and
conscientiousness, writing skills, concern for fellow employees, communication
skills, and effectiveness in dealing with the public. The Deputy Chief and Police
Chief also completed this section.
4. Oral Interview / written exam. Conducted by a panel of interviewers from outside
the department. The panel consisted of the Deputy Chief of Police from
Maplewood PD, the Deputy Chief of Police from Centennial Lakes PD and a
Captain from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. The panel members scored the
interview.
Based upon the scores of the applicants, the Mounds View Police Civil Service
Commission has certified the top three candidates for the current open Sergeant
position as follows: #1- Officer Bob Nelson (score 71.67) #2- Officer Darrell Meyer
(score- 68.5), #3- Officer Steve Geringer (score 63.75)
The top candidate for the position is Bob Nelson. Chief Sommer has met with Mr.
Nelson and recommends he be hired to the position.
Recommendation:
Staff seeks council approval to proceed with appointing Bob Nelson to position of Police
Sergeant effective May 1, 2005. Consistent with past practice Mr. Nelson will start at step
3 wages, (as his current wage as a patrol officer is more than step 2 Sergeant wage) He
will progress to step 4 after six months, and progress to step 5 after 18 months from his
appointment date.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Sommer
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 6493
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPOINTING BOB NELSON TO THE POSITION OF
SERGEANT
WHEREAS, The Mounds View City Council has approved the conversion of one
Patrol Officer Position to a Sergeant Position on the Police Department, and;
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Civil Service Commission has a current
eligibility list for Police Sergeant candidates and has certified the top three candidates.
The top candidate is Bob Nelson, and;
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has met with Mr. Nelson and recommends he be
appointed to the position of Police Sergeant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby appoint Bob Nelson to the position of Police Sergeant, effective May 1,
2005 at the step 3 rate of pay as stipulated in the Sergeants Labor Contract for the
position, with progression to step 4 after 6 months, and step 5 after 18 months from his
appointment date.
Adopted this 11th day of April 2005.
______________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kurt Ulrich
City Clerk/Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 09E
Meeting Date: April 11, 2005
Type of Business: CB
City Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Desaree Crane, Administrative Assistant
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 6490 Approving a Step/Longevity Increases Officer
Tim Wolf and Officer Kirk Leitch
Background:
Officer Tim Wolf and Officer Kirk Leitch are current employees with the City of Mounds
View. Their supervisors have reviewed their performances as it relates to their
responsibilities outlined in the job descriptions.
Discussion:
It was determined that Officer Tim Wolf and Officer Kirk Leitch have more than
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their positions, and therefore, a step/longevity
increase wage adjustments are consistent with the Personnel Manual and Labor
Agreements.
Respectfully Submitted,
Desaree Crane
RESOLUTION 6490
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING STEP/LONGEVITY ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the following below are regular full-time employees who are
currently working for the City of Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, their supervisors reviewed their performances as it relates to the
responsibilities outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, their supervisors determined that the following employees below
have more than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of their positions documented in
their performance reviews on file.
WHEREAS, a step increase wage adjustment is consistent with the Mounds
View Personnel Manual and Labor Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment to the following indicated in the chart below.
NAME CURRENT
POSITION
DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT/CURRENT
POSITION
CURRENT STEP &
WAGE
STEP & WAGE
ADJUSTMENT
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
Officer Tim Wolf Police Officer April 12, 2004 Step 2/$17.87 hr Step 3/$20.42 hr April 12, 2005
Officer Kirk
Leitch
Police Officer April 7, 2001 Step 5/$25.52
Longevity: None
Longevity (3%)
$26.29 hr
April 7, 2005
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2005.
__________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 09F
Meeting Date: 04/11/05
Type of Business: CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 6498 Adopting City Vision and Mission Statement,
Goals Program, Values Statement, and Rules of Conduct
Introduction
In early March 2005, the city council and department heads held a “leadership – planning –
team building” retreat. The retreat was held at the Mounds View Community Center and
facilitated by Don Salverda, an outside consultant.
Over the two evenings of the retreat, the Council and Department Heads discussed the past,
present and future, and responded with a plan to address the challenges facing the City of
Mounds View.
Discussion
The group reaffirmed a shared vision for success, by agreeing on a formal revised vision and
mission statement. The proposed vision statement reads:
We see Mounds View as a proactive community that takes pride in its achievements.
We are responsive to the changing needs and interests of our residents and businesses.
As a result, our community thrives and prospers.
The proposed mission statement reads:
Provide high quality public services that effectively address changing citizen and
community needs in a fiscally responsible and customer-friendly manner.
The group also worked on a variety of other items including; improving communication,
understanding future issues and opportunities, reviewing individual roles and responsibilities,
identifying organizational values, and establishing goals.
Attached is an executive summary of the retreat that details the discussion of these items.
Recommendation
As part of the retreat follow-up, it is recommended that the Council formally adopt the City
Vision and Mission Statement, Goals Program, Values Statement, and Rules of Conduct. The
attached Resolution 6498, adopting these items, is presented for council consideration and
recommended for approval.
RESOLUTION 6498
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTING THE CITY VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS PROGRAM, VALUES
STATEMENT AND RULES OF CONDUCT
WHEREAS, in March of 2005, the City Council and Department Heads held a
“Leadership – Planning – Team Building” retreat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Department Heads discussed the past, present, and
future and responded with a plan to address the challenges facing the City of Mounds View;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council and Department Heads developed a shared vision for
success by agreeing on a formal revised vision, mission statement, values statement, and
rules of conduct.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council hereby
adopt the City of Mounds View Vision Statement (Exhibit A), Mission Statement (Exhibit B),
Goals Program (Exhibit C), Values Statement (Exhibit D), and Rules of Conduct (Exhibit E).
Adopted this 11th day of April, 2005.
_________________________________
Rob Marty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
VISION STATEMENT
ADOPTED APRIL 11, 2005
We see Mounds View as a proactive Community that takes pride in its
achievements. We are responsible to the changing needs and interest of our
residents and businesses. As a result, our community thrives and prospers.
ATTEST:
Mayor Rob Marty
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Gunn
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Thomas
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
MISSION STATEMENT
Adopted April 11, 2005
Our Mission is to provide high quality services that effectively address
changing citizen and community needs in a fiscally responsible and customer-
friendly manner.
ATTEST:
Mayor Rob Marty
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Gunn
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Thomas
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
GOALS PROGRAM
Adopted April 11, 2005
Goal #1: To continue to Provide Quality Services with Limited Resources.
Goal #2: To Improve the City’s Infrastructure
Goal #3: To Keep the City’s Options Open Regarding the Future of the Golf Course
Goal #4: To Finalize and Implement the Redevelopment and Revitalization of County
Road 10
Goal #5: To Enhance the City’s Revenue Sources
Goal #6: To Continue to Aggressively Attract New Businesses and Industries to the City
Goal #7: To Create a Specific Revitalization Plan for Aging City Building and Structures.
Goal #8: To Plan for the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Decertification
Goal #9: To Get “Buy In” from Citizens on City Goals
Goal #10: To Improve Citizen Trust and Confidence in City Government.
ATTEST:
Mayor Rob Marty
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Gunn
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Thomas
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
VALUES STATEMENT
Adopted April 11, 2005
The following values are fundamental to the City of Mounds View’s success and the
fulfillment of our mission:
1. Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services
We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver
quality services in a highly professional and cost-effective manner.
2. Fiscal Responsibility
We believe that fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is
essential for citizen confidence in government.
3. Ethics and Integrity
We believe that ethics and integrity are the foundation blocks of public trust and
confidence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values.
4. Treating Citizens with Respect
We believe that citizens are to be treated with courtesy and respect and deserve the
best services we can provide.
5. Open and Honest Communication
We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and
involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees.
6. Cooperation and Teamwork
We believe that the public is best served when departments and employees work
cooperatively as a team rather than at cross purposes.
7. Professionalism
We believe that continuous improvement is the mark of professionalism and are
committed to applying this principle to the services we offer and the development of
our employees.
ATTEST:
Mayor Rob Marty
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Gunn
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Thomas
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RULES OF CONDUCT
Adopted April 11, 2005
Rule#1 Council Members treat each other, the staff and the public with respect and
dignity.
Rule #2 Council Members maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in
their public and private dealings.
Rule #3 Council Members recognize the interdependency of the Council and the
Professional Staff.
Rule #4 Council Members are courteous in their dealings, and do not interrupt other
Council Members, the Staff or Citizens when they are speaking at Council
meetings.
Rule #5 Council Members respect the individuality and contribution that other Council
Members and Staff Members bring to the City.
Rule #6 Council Members respect the majority vote of the Council, and do not
undermine or sabotage implementation of ordinances, policies, and rules
passed by the majority.
Rule #7 Council Members respect and do not belittle, the minority opinions and votes of
Council Members who are not part of the majority vote on key issues.
Rule #8 Council Members praise in public and criticize and discipline in private.
Rule #9 Council Members focus on the “Big Picture of the City,” thinking and acting
strategically.
Rule #10 Council Members set an example for others to follow.
ATTEST:
Mayor Rob Marty
Councilmember Stigney Councilmember Gunn
Councilmember Flaherty Councilmember Thomas
City Administrator Ulrich
(seal)