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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION AGENDA
Monday, May 5, 2003
7pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Linke, Stigney, Quick, Marty, Gunn
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus
______ 1. Discuss Proposed Fire and Building Code Amendments – Osmonson/Ericson
______ 2. Discussion of Possible Recreation Department Staffing – Hansen
______ 3. Discussion of Golf Course Car Lease – Burg
______ 4. Discuss Redevelopment Options for County Road H2 Parcels -- Backman
______ 5. Pavement Management Program (2004 Street Improvement Project) – Lee
______ 6. County Road H Pathway – Introduction of a draft feasibility study – Lee
______ 7. Water Tower Project - Lee
______ 8. Garbage Collection: Restriction of Days of Service – Lee
______ 9. Recyclable Material Collection: Contractual Service – Lee
______ 10. Lion’s Bus Issue – Hansen
______ 11. Discuss Staffing Options in Community Development – Ericson
______ 12. Discuss Fire Protection Services Contract (No handouts) – Zikmund
______ 13. Lakeside Park and Beach Operations – Hansen
______ 14. Discussion of Quarterly Transfers to the Community Center - Hansen
Next Council Worksession: Monday, June 2, 2003
Next City Council Meeting: Monday May 12, 2003
Item No: 1
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Type of Business: Worksession
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kathi Osmonson, Building Official / Fire Marshal
James Ericson, Acting City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding Proposed Changes to the
Building and Fire Codes
Introduction:
The State of Minnesota is replacing the current Minnesota Uniform Building and Fire Codes
with the new Minnesota State Building and Fire Codes, which will be based on the 2000
editions of the International Building and Fire Codes or I-Codes. Cities within the 11 county
metropolitan area are mandated by state law to adopt the State Fire and Building Code. The
proposed code amendment involves perpetual adoption of the most current MN State
Building and Fire Codes.
Discussion:
Until this code adoption cycle, there have been three major model codes used throughout
the United States. Each was unique in its administration, design, construction requirements
and enforcement of the construction industry. Since 1997 the three model code groups have
been working together to provide one set of comprehensive and coordinated construction
codes that can be used across the country. On January 21, 2003 this became a reality with
the introduction of the 2000 edition of the International Code Series or I-codes. This
consolidation of the three codes combines more than 190 years of building and fire safety
code development.
The I-codes feature time tested safety concepts, updated means of egress and interior finish
requirements, comprehensive roof provisions, innovative and up to date construction and fire
protection technology, updated structural provisions and the latest industry standards in
material design. One of the significant changes incorporates trade-offs for buildings
protected by automatic extinguishing systems. The City Building Official / Fire Marshal and
members of the fire department have been promoting the advantages of installing sprinkler
systems for years. The codes now give building owners relief from other code requirements
based on the proven success of sprinkler systems. These systems not only protect lives and
property but they are essential if we are to maintain the volunteer fire department that
provides cost effective protection to this community.
Based on the importance of sprinkler systems we are recommending the continued adoption
of Chapter 1306 (former Appendix E), which has been incorporated into the Mounds View
code since 1983. The changes in this chapter involve modifications to some of the sprinkler
thresholds to ensure the protection of assembly and high hazard occupancies. The code
also redefines town homes to ensure that they fall into the existing threshold of 8500 square
feet for multi family structures.
The I-codes will involve some changes but overall they will allow for greater design
flexibility through the use of new technology, materials and performance based design.
Additional Changes:
New language proposed in Chapter 1002 includes new section 1002.07 regarding the
“Possession of Ignition Devices” and section 1002.08 regarding “Residential Alarm
Verification.”
Section 1002.07 indicates that minors shall not possess ignition devices. Juvenile fire
setters have been a leading cause of fire within the Fire Department service area. When
Blaine adopted this ordinance, we saw a dramatic decrease in juvenile firesetter activity.
Since the legalization of fireworks in the State of MN there has been an increase in activity
with juvenile firesetters, including an incident in Mounds View in early April involving juveniles
and fireworks. This ordinance is not intended to charge children with criminal offenses, but
to have a legal means of requiring them to attend life saving education through the Juvenile
Firesetter Intervention Education conducted every month by the Juvenile Firesetter Task
force at the Lino Lakes Juvenile Detention Center.
Section 1002.08 is designed to reduce false alarm responses for both Fire and Police
Department. There have been several of these false residential calls, involving both police
and fire personnel.
Recommendation:
If the Council should have any questions about the proposed changes, please contact Kathi
Osmonson directly at 763-717-4024 or at 763-286-6268. No action or direction is being
requested—the information is being presented to ensure the Council understands the nature
and rationale behind the amendments.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Interim City Clerk/Administrator
_____________________________________
Kathi Osmonson
Building Official / Fire Marshal
Attachments:
1. Proposed Amendments
Item No: 1
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Type of Business: Worksession
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kathi Osmonson, Building Official / Fire Marshal
James Ericson, Acting City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding Proposed Changes to the
Building and Fire Codes
Introduction:
The State of Minnesota is replacing the current Minnesota Uniform Building and Fire Codes
with the new Minnesota State Building and Fire Codes, which will be based on the 2000
editions of the International Building and Fire Codes or I-Codes. Cities within the 11 county
metropolitan area are mandated by state law to adopt the State Fire and Building Code. The
proposed code amendment involves perpetual adoption of the most current MN State
Building and Fire Codes.
Discussion:
Until this code adoption cycle, there have been three major model codes used throughout
the United States. Each was unique in its administration, design, construction requirements
and enforcement of the construction industry. Since 1997 the three model code groups have
been working together to provide one set of comprehensive and coordinated construction
codes that can be used across the country. On January 21, 2003 this became a reality with
the introduction of the 2000 edition of the International Code Series or I-codes. This
consolidation of the three codes combines more than 190 years of building and fire safety
code development.
The I-codes feature time tested safety concepts, updated means of egress and interior finish
requirements, comprehensive roof provisions, innovative and up to date construction and fire
protection technology, updated structural provisions and the latest industry standards in
material design. One of the significant changes incorporates trade-offs for buildings
protected by automatic extinguishing systems. The City Building Official / Fire Marshal and
members of the fire department have been promoting the advantages of installing sprinkler
systems for years. The codes now give building owners relief from other code requirements
based on the proven success of sprinkler systems. These systems not only protect lives and
property but they are essential if we are to maintain the volunteer fire department that
provides cost effective protection to this community.
Based on the importance of sprinkler systems we are recommending the continued adoption
of Chapter 1306 (former Appendix E), which has been incorporated into the Mounds View
code since 1983. The changes in this chapter involve modifications to some of the sprinkler
thresholds to ensure the protection of assembly and high hazard occupancies. The code
also redefines town homes to ensure that they fall into the existing threshold of 8500 square
feet for multi family structures.
The I-codes will involve some changes but overall they will allow for greater design
flexibility through the use of new technology, materials and performance based design.
Additional Changes:
New language proposed in Chapter 1002 includes new section 1002.07 regarding the
“Possession of Ignition Devices” and section 1002.08 regarding “Residential Alarm
Verification.”
Section 1002.07 indicates that minors shall not possess ignition devices. Juvenile fire
setters have been a leading cause of fire within the Fire Department service area. When
Blaine adopted this ordinance, we saw a dramatic decrease in juvenile firesetter activity.
Since the legalization of fireworks in the State of MN there has been an increase in activity
with juvenile firesetters, including an incident in Mounds View in early April involving juveniles
and fireworks. This ordinance is not intended to charge children with criminal offenses, but
to have a legal means of requiring them to attend life saving education through the Juvenile
Firesetter Intervention Education conducted every month by the Juvenile Firesetter Task
force at the Lino Lakes Juvenile Detention Center.
Section 1002.08 is designed to reduce false alarm responses for both Fire and Police
Department. There have been several of these false residential calls, involving both police
and fire personnel.
Recommendation:
If the Council should have any questions about the proposed changes, please contact Kathi
Osmonson directly at 763-717-4024 or at 763-286-6268. No action or direction is being
requested—the information is being presented to ensure the Council understands the nature
and rationale behind the amendments.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Interim City Clerk/Administrator
_____________________________________
Kathi Osmonson
Building Official / Fire Marshal
Attachments:
1. Proposed Amendments
Ordinance No. _____
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1001, 1002 AND 1006 OF TITLE
1000, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Section 1001 of the Mounds View Building Code pertaining to the
“Building Code” is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and the
deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1001
BUILDING CODE
SECTION:
1001.01: Adoption Of State Building Code
1001.02: Licensing Provisions Permit Requirements
1001.03: Permits and Fees
1001.04: Expiration of Permits
1001.05: Stop Work Orders
1001.06: Penalties
1001.07: Certificate of Occupancy
1001.08: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1001.01: ADOPTION OF STATE BUILDING CODE:
Subd. 1. Minnesota State Building Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by
Mounds View for the purpose of providing uniform standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of all buildings
and structures, the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time to
time1. Also adopted by Mounds View is optional Appendix E of the
Minnesota State Building Code regarding automatic fire suppression
systems. Minnesota State Building Code – Adopted by reference.
Minnesota State Building Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by
1 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
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Mounds View for the purpose of providing uniform standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of all buildings
and structures, the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time to
time2. Also adopted by Mounds View is optional Appendix E of the
Minnesota State Building Code regarding automatic fire suppression
systems. A copy of said Building Code is on file in the office of the
Clerk-Administrator. (Ord. 343, 6-27-83)The most current edition of the
Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the commissioner of
Administration pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 16B.59 to 16B.75,
including all of the amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted
and published from time to time by the Minnesota Commissioner of
Administration, through the Building Codes and Standards Division is hereby
adopted by reference including Chapter 1306 with options 1306.00200
Subpart 2, and 1306.0030 E Option 1. The Minnesota State Building Code
is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein. A copy of
said Building Code is on file in the office of the Clerk-Administrator. (Ord.
343, 6-27-83)
Subd. 2. Effective Date: Effective July 1, 1972, all building within the Municipality
shall be regulated by current State statutes, as amended from time to time3.
(Ord. 521, 11-23-92; 1993 Code)
1001.02: LICENSING PROVISIONS 4:
Subd. 1. License Required: Before any person shall engage in the business of
doing or performing any of the work set forth in subdivision 2 hereof in the
Municipality, said person shall first obtain a City license to do so as more
fully provided for in this Chapter. A City license shall not be required if said
person is licensed with the State and if said license is valid for the work
being performed in Mounds View. A fee for checking the status of the
State-issued license may be charged and will be set by resolution. (Ord.
500, 1-13-92)
Subd. 2. Work Requiring City License: (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Asphalt
Excavating and filling
3 M.S.A § 16B.59 et seq.
4 See Chapter 1006 of this Title for building permits and fees.
Fence installing
Gas line installer
General construction; commercial contractors and those residential general
contractors who do not have a State license (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration
Masonry
Plaster, stucco or lathing
Sewer and water (working in street only, State plumbing license covers any
work to the property line)5 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Sheetrock
Sign and billboard 6 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Siding (Ord. 521, 11-23-92)
Tree trimming and removal (Ord. 558, 4-24-95)
Subd. 3. Requirements For License: Each applicant for a license shall satisfy the
Council that applicant is competent by reason of education, special training
and experience and that applicant is equipped to perform the work for which
a license is requested in accordance with all State laws, Municipal
ordinances and the Building Code.
Subd. 4. Application And Fees: Application for licenses shall be filed with the
Clerk-Administrator on the forms furnished by the Municipality. The annual
fee for each license shall be as established by resolution, as amended from
time to time, by the City Council.
Subd. 5. General Contractors: A license granted to a general contractor shall
include the right to perform all of the work included in the general contract.
Such license shall include any or all of the persons performing the work
under the general contract, providing that each person performing such work
is in the regular employ of such general contractor and qualified under State
law and the provisions of this Code to perform such work. In these cases,
the general contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed.
5 See Chapters 906 and 907 of this Code for water and sewer regulations.
6 See Chapter 1008 of this Title for signs and billboards.
Subcontractors, who are persons not in the regular employ of a general
contractor, shall be required to comply with the Sections of this Code
pertaining to license and insurance qualifications for the subcontractor's
particular type of work.
Subd. 6. Insurance: Any person holding a license shall file with the Clerk-
Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance
which shall remain and be in force and effect during the entire term of said
license and which shall contain a provision that they shall not be cancelled
without ten (10) days' written notice to the Municipality. Public liability
insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries, including accidental death to any one (1) person,
in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00)
on account of any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in the
amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
Subd. 7. Expiration And Renewal: All licenses shall expire on December 31
following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a
license granted hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration, then all
rights granted by such license shall cease, and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code. Persons renewing
their licenses after the expiration date shall be charged a full annual license
fee. No prorated license fees shall be allowed for renewals. (Ord. 628, 6-
28-99)
Subd. 8. Revocation Or Suspension:
a. Authority Of Council: The Council shall have the power to suspend or
revoke the license of any person licensed under the regulations of this
Code whose work is found to be improper or defective or so unsafe as to
jeopardize life or property, providing the person holding such license is
given twenty (20) days' notice and granted the opportunity to be heard
before such action is taken. If and when such notice is sent to the
address of the licensee as stated on the application and applicant fails or
refuses to appear or respond at the said hearing, the license will be
automatically suspended or revoked five (5) days after the date of
hearing.
b. Suspension: A suspension shall be not less than thirty (30) days nor
more than one (1) year, such period being determined by the Council.
b. Second Offense: When any person holding a license as provided herein
has been convicted for the second time by a court of competent
jurisdiction for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the Council
shall revoke the license of the person so convicted. Such person may
not make application for a new license for a period of one (1) year. (1988
Code §60.03)
1001.02 APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in
accordance with Minnesota State Building Code. The Minnesota State
Certified Building Official designated by City of Mounds View to administer
the code shall enforce this code.
Subd. 2.
1001.03 PERMITS AND FEES:
Subd 1. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as
authorized in Minnesota Statutes, 16B.62, Subdivision 1. Permit fees shall
be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the fee
schedule adopted by the resolution of the council. In addition, a surcharge
fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code
in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.70. Effective Date: Effective
July 1, 1972, all building within the Municipality shall be regulated by current
State statutes, as amended from time to time7. (Ord. 521, 11-23-92; 1993
Code) The permit fee does not include the cost of any outside expenses the
Municipality may incur related to the review, inspection or enforcement of the
permit, such as those for soil test, planning, legal or engineering consultants.
The owner or agent shall make payment for all such expenses when billed
therefore by the Municipality.
Subd. 2 Work without Permit: Should any person begin work of any kind
such as hereinafter set forth or for which a permit from the Municipality is
required by the Building Code without having first secured the necessary
permit from the Municipality for so doing, that person shall be subject to a
special investigation and fees.
Subd. 3 Building and Construction Valuation: Building valuation, for the
purpose of establishing building permit fees, shall be as adopted by the City
Council by resolution and may be amended from time to time. Valuation for
alterations, repairs or extensions shall be determined by the Building
Inspector based on Building Inspector's estimate of the materials cost and
the labor cost to put the construction in place. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92; 1993
Code)
1001.04 EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
7 M.S.A § 16B.59 et seq.
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Shall be in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code unless other
ways specified under the Building Permits and Fees; Development Controls
section 1006.
1001.05 STOP WORK ORDERS:
Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of the Building
Code, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice, in writing, served
on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such
persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Inspector to
proceed with the work. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1001.06 PENALTIES:
Subd. 1 Any person(s), firm or corporation, which shall violate any
provisions of this Chapter and/or the Minnesota Sate Building Code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2 Each day any such violation shall continue shall constitute a
separate offense, unless otherwise specifically provided.
1001.07: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Subd. 1 Residential Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted upon
completion of work and final approval by the Building Official.
Subd. 2 Commercial Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted in
conjunction with the Fire and Building Code Officials only after a fire
inspection has been conducted and approved when the business is
completely moved in and ready to operate.
Subd 3. The exterior of any building shall be completed prior to occupancy
of that building. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1001.08: TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Subd. 1 Residential: A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be granted
prior to sodding or seeding the lawn and finishing the driveway if approved
by the Building Official.
Subd. 2 Commercial: A temporary certificate of occupancy for not more
than 60 days for commercial and industrial applications may be granted prior
to the required fire inspection approval.
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SECTION 2: Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Building and Development
Regulations Code is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and
the deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1002
FIRE CODE
SECTION:
1002.01: Adoption of State Codes
1002.02: Local Fire Regulations
1002.03: Bureau of Fire Prevention; Enforcement of Provisions
1002.04: Permit Fees
1002.05: Appeals Board (Ord. 681, 5-29-01)
1002.06: Penalties
1002.07: Possession of Ignition Devices
1002.08: Residential Alarm Verification
1002.01: ADOPTION OF STATE CODES:
Subd. 1. Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, including amendments in
effect and appendices thereto, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the
City 8. A copy of said Fire Code is on file in the office of the Clerk--
Administrator. The most current edition of the Minnesota State Fire Code,
as adopted by the commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to Minnesota
State Statutes Chapter 299F.011, including all the amendments, rules and
regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety, through the State Fire Marshal
Division is hereby adopted by reference including MN State Amendments H
and I. The Minnesota State Fire Code is hereby incorporated in this
ordinance as if fully set out herein.
Subd. 2. Building Code: All building within the Municipality shall be regulated by
current State statutes, as amended from time to time9. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91;
1993 Code) The most current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code,
as adopted by the commissioner of Administration pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 16B.59 to 16B.75, including all of the amendments, rules
and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Administration, through the Building Codes and
Standards Division is hereby adopted by reference including Chapter 1306
with options 1306.00200 Subpart 2, and 1306.0030 E Option 1.
8 M.S.A. § 299F.011.
9 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
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1002.02: LOCAL FIRE REGULATIONS: Article I of the Uniform Fire Code
provides the local Fire Chief ability to adopt local fire regulations. The Fire Chief
may amend these regulations from time to time as needed. The Minnesota State
Fire Code provides the local Fire Chief ability to adopt local fire regulations. The
Fire Chief may amend these regulations from time to time as needed. Copies of
the regulations are available at City Hall or the Fire Department. (Ord. 681, 5-29-
01)
1002.03: BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION; ENFORCEMENT OF
PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. Bureau Established; Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire
Department under contract with Mounds View, which is hereby established
and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire
Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members
of the Fire Department as members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and
as inspectors as shall, from time to time, be necessary.
Subd. 1. Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota State Fire Code shall be
enforced by the Fire Marshal, who shall be appointed by and operate under
the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Code Official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy
code official, other related technical officers and inspectors as shall, from
time to time, be necessary.
Subd. 3. Annual Report: A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made
annually and transmitted to the Council. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; Ord. 681, 5-
29-01)
1002.04: PERMIT FEES: All Fire Department permit fees shall be set in
accordance with a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (Ord.
496, 11-12-91)
1002.05: APPEALS BOARD: The Fire Department Board of Directors and the
Fire Chief shall act as the local board of appeals with regard to enforcement of this
Chapter and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; Ord. 681, 5-
29-01)
1002.06: PENALTIES
Subd. 1. Any persons, firm or corporation which shall violate any provisions of
this chapter and/or the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the
enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
Subd 3. Each day any such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate
offense.
1002.07: MINOR POSSESSION OF IGNITION DEVICES PROHIBITED
Subd. 1. DEFNITIONS: Ignition device, for the purpose of this Section shall be
defined as:
a. Matches
b. Lighters
c. Any other materials when used for purposes of ignition.
Subd. 2. PROHIBITIONS:
a. No minor may possess any ignition device, unless under the direct
supervision of, or with the direct permission of, a parent or legal guardian;
b. No person may sell, give, deliver, or make accessible, any ignition device
to a minor; and
c. No owner of a place of business may make ignition devices accessible to
minors at the place of business.
Subd. 3. CONFISCATION: Any ignition device possessed by a minor may be
confiscated by any peace officer, fire chief or authorized designee of the
fire chief. Once confiscated, the ignition device shall become property of
the confiscating authority and shall be processed accordingly as evidence
in the commission of a crime or made inoperable and disposed of
properly.
Subd. 4. PENALTIES:
a. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance
hereby adopted shall for each and every violation, be punished by a
forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two-hundred
dollars ($200.00) for each offense, plus any costs and surcharges as
required by law; and
b. In addition to any other penalties provided for in this Code, the Judge
of any court of competent jurisdiction may order any person found guilty of
violating the ordinance to any educational programs as the Court deems
appropriate, and include as part of the penalty therein that such person
pay the costs of such educational program.
1002.08: RESIDENTIAL ALARM VERIFICATION: Residential monitoring
company shall attempt to contact the homeowner for alarm verification prior to
dispatching the police and fire departments.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Building and Development
Regulations is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and the
deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1006
BUILDING PERMITS AND FEES; DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS 10
SECTION:
1006.01: Permit Requirements
1006.02: Permit Fees and Expenses
1006.03: Expiration of Permits; Permit Extensions
1006.04: Occupancy of Building Licensing Provisions
1006.05: Stop Work Orders (Reserved.)
1006.05: Development Controls
1006.06: Violation of Provisions
1006.01: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. Permit Required: Before proceeding with the construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removal, conversion or demolition of
any building or structure, the owner or agent shall first obtain a permit for
such purpose from the Building Inspector. Upon the recommendation of the
Clerk-Administrator, the Council shall designate all work for which permits
shall be required under this provision of the Code.
Subd. 2. Exceptions: A building permit and permit fee shall not be required for any
work having a valuation less then three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00),
except for the following, which will require a permit regardless of the
valuation of the work: (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
a. Any proposed work that will create new structural framework, alter
existing structural framework or cause the use or occupancy of any existing
building. (Ord. 520, 11-23-92)
10 See Section 1001.02 of this Title for licensing provisions for contractors.
b. Any proposed fence, as set forth in subdivision 3a(8) below.
c. Land alteration impacting the surface drainage system of the City 11.
d. Work described in subdivision 3b below which shall require a separate
permit, however, a separate permit shall not be required for any work that is
included in the valuation declared for obtaining a permit under subdivision 3a
below.
Subd. 3. Types of Work Requiring a Permit12:
a. General Construction: The owner or agent shall first obtain a permit from
the Building Inspector Official before proceeding with any of the following
work and including work requiring a permit per the current Minnesota State
Building Code:
(1) Construction, alteration or repair of buildings, structures, footings
or foundations.
(2) Excavating, grading or filling of any plot or area.
(3) Construction of concrete or blacktop sidewalks, driveways or
parking lots.
(4) Installation of stucco.
(5) Reshingling and recovering of any existing building or structure or
part thereof.
(6) Residing of any building or structure or part thereof.
(7) Erection of any platforms or seating in any assembly or open air
public assembly.
(8) Erection of any fence, regardless of the valuation of the work.
The owner shall be responsible for assuring that the location of the fence is
confined to the boundaries of owner's property13.
(9) Wrecking or tearing down of any building or structure or part
thereof.
11 See Chapter 1302 of this Code for surface water drainage regulations.
12 See also Section 1008.02 of this Title, sign permit required.
13 See Section 1103.08 of this Code for fence regulations.
(10) Raising or shoring of any building or structure.
(11) Moving buildings or structures from one (1) location to another
over the streets of the Municipality 14.
(12) Moving buildings or structures larger in size than twelve feet
(12') high, fourteen feet (14') wide, or twenty five feet (25') long from one (1)
location to another over private property without moving over Municipal
streets or alleys 15.
(13) Construction, reconstruction or repair, of a permanent or
temporary nature, of any pipeline transporting any volatile material, including
but not limited to crude or refined oil, diesel oil, fuel oil, gasoline or natural
gas. A permit for the above defined work may be issued by the City Council
only after a public hearing has been held after published notice has been
placed in the official newspaper of the City two (2) weeks prior to said
hearing.
b. Electrical Work:
(1) For purposes of interpretation of this Chapter, the most recently
published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie
evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope of words and terms
used in this Section.
(2) The owner or agent shall first obtain a permit from the Electrical
Inspector before proceeding with any work involving installation,
replacement, alteration or repair of electrical services, including temporary
services. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1006.02: PERMIT FEES AND EXPENSES:
Subd. 1. Payment of Fees and Expenses: A permit fee, established from time to
time by resolution of the Council, shall be paid to the Municipality prior to the
issuance of any permit herein prescribed. The permit fee does not include
the cost of any outside expenses the Municipality may incur related to the
review,. inspection or enforcement of the permit, such as those for soil test,
planning, legal or engineering consultants. The owner or agent shall make
payment for all such expenses when billed therefor by the Municipality.
14 See Chapter 1007 of this Title for building relocation regulations.
15 See Chapter 1007 of this Title for building relocation regulations.
Subd. 2. Work without Permit: Should any person begin work of any kind such as
hereinafter set forth or for which a permit from the Municipality is required by
the Building Code 16 without having first secured the necessary permit from
the Municipality for so doing, that person shall be subject to a special
investigation and fees as established by the State Building Code.
Subd. 3. Building and Construction Valuation: Building valuation, for the purpose
of establishing building permit fees, shall be as adopted by the City Council
by resolution and may be amended from time to time. Valuation for
alterations, repairs or extensions shall be determined by the Building
Inspector based on Building Inspector's estimate of the materials cost and
the labor cost to put the construction in place. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92; 1993
Code)
1006.03: EXPIRATION OF PERMITS; PERMIT EXTENSIONS:
Subd. 1. Commencement of Work; Lapses in Work: All permits issued shall expire
one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of issuance unless work set
forth in the application is in actual progress. Any permit issued where work
has been commenced but discontinued for one hundred twenty (120) days
shall be deemed to have lapsed. All fees paid under a lapsed permit shall
be forfeited to the City.
Subd. 2. Deadlines: The exterior of s Single- and two-family dwellings shall be
completed within one (1) year after the issuance of the building permit. The
exterior of a Accessory buildings or alterations or additions to existing single-
and two-family dwellings shall be completed within six (6) months after the
issuance of the building permit. The Building Inspector, at the time of
issuance of a permit for any other type of work, shall establish a reasonable
deadline for completion of such work.
Subd. 3. Extensions: Any person unable, because of hardship, to complete the
work for which the permit was issued within the time allotted under
subdivision 2 above shall make an application for extension to the City
Building Inspector. The decision of the Building Inspector may be appealed
to the City Council. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1006.04: OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING: The exterior of any building shall be
completed prior to occupancy of that building. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
16 See Chapter 1001 of this Title.
1006.04: LICENSING PROVISIONS17:
Subd. 1. License Required: Before any person shall engage in the business of
doing or performing any of the work set forth in subdivision 2 hereof in the
Municipality, said person shall first obtain a City license to do so as more
fully provided for in this Chapter. A City license shall not be required if said
person is licensed with the State and if said license is valid for the work
being performed in Mounds View. A fee for checking the status of the
State-issued license may be charged and will be set by resolution. (Ord.
500, 1-13-92)
Subd. 2. Work Requiring City License: (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Asphalt
Excavating and filling
Fence installing
Gas line installer
General construction; commercial contractors and those residential general
contractors who do not have a State license (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration
Masonry
Plaster, stucco or lathing
Sewer and water (working in street only, State plumbing license covers any
work to the property line)18 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Sheetrock
Sign and billboard 19 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Siding (Ord. 521, 11-23-92)
Tree trimming and removal (Ord. 558, 4-24-95)
17 See Chapter 1006 of this Title for building permits and fees.
18 See Chapters 906 and 907 of this Code for water and sewer regulations.
19 See Chapter 1008 of this Title for signs and billboards.
Subd. 3. Requirements For License: Each applicant for a license shall satisfy the
Council that applicant is competent by reason of education, special training
and experience and that applicant is equipped to perform the work for which
a license is requested in accordance with all State laws, Municipal
ordinances and the Building Code.
Subd. 4. Application And Fees: Application for licenses shall be filed with the
Clerk-Administrator on the forms furnished by the Municipality. The annual
fee for each license shall be as established by resolution, as amended from
time to time, by the City Council.
Subd. 5. General Contractors: A license granted to a general contractor shall
include the right to perform all of the work included in the general contract.
Such license shall include any or all of the persons performing the work
under the general contract, providing that each person performing such work
is in the regular employ of such general contractor and qualified under State
law and the provisions of this Code to perform such work. In these cases,
the general contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed.
Subcontractors, who are persons not in the regular employ of a general
contractor, shall be required to comply with the Sections of this Code
pertaining to license and insurance qualifications for the subcontractor's
particular type of work.
Subd. 6. Insurance: Any person holding a license shall file with the Clerk-
Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance
which shall remain and be in force and effect during the entire term of said
license and which shall contain a provision that they shall not be cancelled
without ten (10) days' written notice to the Municipality. Public liability
insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries, including accidental death to any one (1) person,
in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00)
on account of any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in the
amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
Subd. 7. Expiration And Renewal: All licenses shall expire on December 31
following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a
license granted hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration, then all
rights granted by such license shall cease, and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code. Persons renewing
their licenses after the expiration date shall be charged a full annual license
fee. No prorated license fees shall be allowed for renewals. (Ord. 628, 6-
28-99)
Subd. 8. Revocation Or Suspension:
a. Authority Of Council: The Council shall have the power to suspend or
revoke the license of any person licensed under the regulations of this Code
whose work is found to be improper or defective or so unsafe as to
jeopardize life or property, providing the person holding such license is given
twenty (20) days' notice and granted the opportunity to be heard before such
action is taken. If and when such notice is sent to the address of the
licensee as stated on the application and applicant fails or refuses to appear
or respond at the said hearing, the license will be automatically suspended
or revoked five (5) days after the date of hearing.
b. Suspension: A suspension shall be not less than thirty (30) days nor
more than one (1) year, such period being determined by the Council.
c. Second Offense: When any person holding a license as provided herein
has been convicted for the second time by a court of competent jurisdiction
for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the Council shall revoke
the license of the person so convicted. Such person may not make
application for a new license for a period of one (1) year. (1988 Code
§60.03)
1006.05: STOP WORK ORDERS: Whenever any building work is being done
contrary to the provisions of the Building Code 20, the Building Inspector may order
the work stopped by notice, in writing, served on any persons engaged in doing or
causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work
until authorized by the Building Inspector to proceed with the work. (Ord. 508,
4-27-92) (Reserved.)
1006.06: DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS:
Subd. 1. Purpose: It is the intent and purpose of this Section to provide for orderly
development of land to safeguard life, health, safety, property and public
welfare by regulating and controlling all development within the City. This
Section shall be in addition to the requirements of any other provisions of the
Municipal Code regulating such development.
Subd. 2. Application of Development Controls: All new construction and
expansions of existing construction shall be reviewed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council as conforming to this
Section, except as follows: (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
a. Single or two (2)-family dwelling units; (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
b. Accessory structures that meet the requirements of the applicable zoning
district; (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
20 See Chapter 1001 of this title
c. Construction activity that increases the gross square footage of the
principal building by less than ten percent (10%), provided the area of
expansion does not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet. (Ord. 692,
3-25-02)
Subd. 3. Development Plan:
a. The owner or developer shall submit for review a development plan
which sets forth plans for utility service, surface water drainage consistent
with the Local Water Management Plan dated February 12, 1990 21, subject
to subsequent revisions, erosion and sediment control consistent with the
Ramsey County Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (1989) prepared
by the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District and subsequent
revisions thereto, streets, parking, landscaping, screening and buffering,
lighting, setbacks, exterior construction design and materials, trash disposal,
construction timetable and such other matters as the Council may require.
b. The owner or developer shall submit with the development plan an
abstract of title, registered property report or such supporting affidavits or
documents that establish ownership or any other parties of interest in the
property involved.
Subd. 4. Development Contract:
a. A development contract which sets forth all of the terms, conditions,
requirements, agreements, guarantees and plans for the orderly
development of said land shall be entered into between the developer and
the Municipality prior to the final approval of any subdivision, or project that
qualifies for a Development Review, as determined by subdivision 2 of this
Section. This requirement may be waived by the City Council in the event
no public improvements are planned or proposed. (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
b. Before execution of the development contract, the owner or developer
shall submit certification from Ramsey County Department of Taxation that
all taxes and special assessments due on the property involved have been
paid in full.
c. Said development contract shall include provisions for supervision of
details of construction by the City and grant to the City authority to inspect all
work performed pursuant to said contract to assure satisfactory performance
and completion of the work. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
21 See Chapter 1302 of this Code.
1006.07: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating the provisions
of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its
publication in the official City newspaper.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View on this _____ day of _________, 2003.
READ and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this
______ day of ________, 2003.
Jerry Linke, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson
Interim City Administrator
Approved as to form:
______________________
Mounds View City Attorney
(SEAL)
Ordinance No. _____
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1001, 1002 AND 1006 OF TITLE
1000, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Section 1001 of the Mounds View Building Code pertaining to the
“Building Code” is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and the
deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1001
BUILDING CODE
SECTION:
1001.01: Adoption Of State Building Code
1001.02: Licensing Provisions Permit Requirements
1001.03: Permits and Fees
1001.04: Expiration of Permits
1001.05: Stop Work Orders
1001.06: Penalties
1001.07: Certificate of Occupancy
1001.08: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1001.01: ADOPTION OF STATE BUILDING CODE:
Subd. 1. Minnesota State Building Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by
Mounds View for the purpose of providing uniform standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of all buildings
and structures, the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time to
time1. Also adopted by Mounds View is optional Appendix E of the
Minnesota State Building Code regarding automatic fire suppression
systems. Minnesota State Building Code – Adopted by reference.
Minnesota State Building Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by
1 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
Mounds View for the purpose of providing uniform standards to safeguard
life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling
design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of all buildings
and structures, the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time to
time2. Also adopted by Mounds View is optional Appendix E of the
Minnesota State Building Code regarding automatic fire suppression
systems. A copy of said Building Code is on file in the office of the
Clerk-Administrator. (Ord. 343, 6-27-83)The most current edition of the
Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the commissioner of
Administration pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 16B.59 to 16B.75,
including all of the amendments, rules and regulations established, adopted
and published from time to time by the Minnesota Commissioner of
Administration, through the Building Codes and Standards Division is hereby
adopted by reference including Chapter 1306 with options 1306.00200
Subpart 2, and 1306.0030 E Option 1. The Minnesota State Building Code
is hereby incorporated in this ordinance as if fully set out herein. A copy of
said Building Code is on file in the office of the Clerk-Administrator. (Ord.
343, 6-27-83)
Subd. 2. Effective Date: Effective July 1, 1972, all building within the Municipality
shall be regulated by current State statutes, as amended from time to time 3.
(Ord. 521, 11-23-92; 1993 Code)
1001.02: LICENSING PROVISIONS4:
Subd. 1. License Required: Before any person shall engage in the business of
doing or performing any of the work set forth in subdivision 2 hereof in the
Municipality, said person shall first obtain a City license to do so as more
fully provided for in this Chapter. A City license shall not be required if said
person is licensed with the State and if said license is valid for the work
being performed in Mounds View. A fee for checking the status of the
State-issued license may be charged and will be set by resolution. (Ord.
500, 1-13-92)
Subd. 2. Work Requiring City License: (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Asphalt
Excavating and filling
3 M.S.A § 16B.59 et seq.
4 See Chapter 1006 of this Title for building permits and fees.
Fence installing
Gas line installer
General construction; commercial contractors and those residential general
contractors who do not have a State license (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration
Masonry
Plaster, stucco or lathing
Sewer and water (working in street only, State plumbing license covers any
work to the property line)5 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Sheetrock
Sign and billboard6 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Siding (Ord. 521, 11-23-92)
Tree trimming and removal (Ord. 558, 4-24-95)
Subd. 3. Requirements For License: Each applicant for a license shall satisfy the
Council that applicant is competent by reason of education, special training
and experience and that applicant is equipped to perform the work for which
a license is requested in accordance with all State laws, Municipal
ordinances and the Building Code.
Subd. 4. Application And Fees: Application for licenses shall be filed with the
Clerk-Administrator on the forms furnished by the Municipality. The annual
fee for each license shall be as established by resolution, as amended from
time to time, by the City Council.
Subd. 5. General Contractors: A license granted to a general contractor shall
include the right to perform all of the work included in the general contract.
Such license shall include any or all of the persons performing the work
under the general contract, providing that each person performing such work
is in the regular employ of such general contractor and qualified under State
law and the provisions of this Code to perform such work. In these cases,
the general contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed.
5 See Chapters 906 and 907 of this Code for water and sewer regulations.
6 See Chapter 1008 of this Title for signs and billboards.
Subcontractors, who are persons not in the regular employ of a general
contractor, shall be required to comply with the Sections of this Code
pertaining to license and insurance qualifications for the subcontractor's
particular type of work.
Subd. 6. Insurance: Any person holding a license shall file with the Clerk-
Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance
which shall remain and be in force and effect during the entire term of said
license and which shall contain a provision that they shall not be cancelled
without ten (10) days' written notice to the Municipality. Public liability
insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries, including accidental death to any one (1) person,
in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00)
on account of any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in the
amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
Subd. 7. Expiration And Renewal: All licenses shall expire on December 31
following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a
license granted hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration, then all
rights granted by such license shall cease, and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code. Persons renewing
their licenses after the expiration date shall be charged a full annual license
fee. No prorated license fees shall be allowed for renewals. (Ord. 628, 6-
28-99)
Subd. 8. Revocation Or Suspension:
a. Authority Of Council: The Council shall have the power to suspend or
revoke the license of any person licensed under the regulations of this
Code whose work is found to be improper or defective or so unsafe as to
jeopardize life or property, providing the person holding such license is
given twenty (20) days' notice and granted the opportunity to be heard
before such action is taken. If and when such notice is sent to the
address of the licensee as stated on the application and applicant fails or
refuses to appear or respond at the said hearing, the license will be
automatically suspended or revoked five (5) days after the date of
hearing.
b. Suspension: A suspension shall be not less than thirty (30) days nor
more than one (1) year, such period being determined by the Council.
b. Second Offense: When any person holding a license as provided herein
has been convicted for the second time by a court of competent
jurisdiction for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the Council
shall revoke the license of the person so convicted. Such person may
not make application for a new license for a period of one (1) year. (1988
Code §60.03)
1001.02 APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
The application, administration, and enforcement of the code shall be in
accordance with Minnesota State Building Code. The Minnesota State
Certified Building Official designated by City of Mounds View to administer
the code shall enforce this code.
Subd. 2.
1001.03 PERMITS AND FEES:
Subd 1. The issuance of permits and the collection of fees shall be as
authorized in Minnesota Statutes, 16B.62, Subdivision 1. Permit fees shall
be assessed for work governed by this code in accordance with the fee
schedule adopted by the resolution of the council. In addition, a surcharge
fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code
in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.70. Effective Date: Effective
July 1, 1972, all building within the Municipality shall be regulated by current
State statutes, as amended from time to time7. (Ord. 521, 11-23-92; 1993
Code) The permit fee does not include the cost of any outside expenses the
Municipality may incur related to the review, inspection or enforcement of the
permit, such as those for soil test, planning, legal or engineering consultants.
The owner or agent shall make payment for all such expenses when billed
therefore by the Municipality.
Subd. 2 Work without Permit: Should any person begin work of any kind
such as hereinafter set forth or for which a permit from the Municipality is
required by the Building Code without having first secured the necessary
permit from the Municipality for so doing, that person shall be subject to a
special investigation and fees.
Subd. 3 Building and Construction Valuation: Building valuation, for the
purpose of establishing building permit fees, shall be as adopted by the City
Council by resolution and may be amended from time to time. Valuation for
alterations, repairs or extensions shall be determined by the Building
Inspector based on Building Inspector's estimate of the materials cost and
the labor cost to put the construction in place. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92; 1993
Code)
1001.04 EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
7 M.S.A § 16B.59 et seq.
Shall be in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code unless other
ways specified under the Building Permits and Fees; Development Controls
section 1006.
1001.05 STOP WORK ORDERS:
Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of the Building
Code, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice, in writing, served
on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done, and any such
persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Building Inspector to
proceed with the work. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1001.06 PENALTIES:
Subd. 1 Any person(s), firm or corporation, which shall violate any
provisions of this Chapter and/or the Minnesota Sate Building Code, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2 Each day any such violation shall continue shall constitute a
separate offense, unless otherwise specifically provided.
1001.07: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Subd. 1 Residential Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted upon
completion of work and final approval by the Building Official.
Subd. 2 Commercial Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted in
conjunction with the Fire and Building Code Officials only after a fire
inspection has been conducted and approved when the business is
completely moved in and ready to operate.
Subd 3. The exterior of any building shall be completed prior to occupancy
of that building. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1001.08: TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Subd. 1 Residential: A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be granted
prior to sodding or seeding the lawn and finishing the driveway if approved
by the Building Official.
Subd. 2 Commercial: A temporary certificate of occupancy for not more
than 60 days for commercial and industrial applications may be granted prior
to the required fire inspection approval.
SECTION 2: Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Building and Development
Regulations Code is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and
the deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1002
FIRE CODE
SECTION:
1002.01: Adoption of State Codes
1002.02: Local Fire Regulations
1002.03: Bureau of Fire Prevention; Enforcement of Provisions
1002.04: Permit Fees
1002.05: Appeals Board (Ord. 681, 5-29-01)
1002.06: Penalties
1002.07: Possession of Ignition Devices
1002.08: Residential Alarm Verification
1002.01: ADOPTION OF STATE CODES:
Subd. 1. Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, including amendments in
effect and appendices thereto, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the
City 8. A copy of said Fire Code is on file in the office of the Clerk--
Administrator. The most current edition of the Minnesota State Fire Code,
as adopted by the commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to Minnesota
State Statutes Chapter 299F.011, including all the amendments, rules and
regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety, through the State Fire Marshal
Division is hereby adopted by reference including MN State Amendments H
and I. The Minnesota State Fire Code is hereby incorporated in this
ordinance as if fully set out herein.
Subd. 2. Building Code: All building within the Municipality shall be regulated by
current State statutes, as amended from time to time 9. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91;
1993 Code) The most current edition of the Minnesota State Building Code,
as adopted by the commissioner of Administration pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 16B.59 to 16B.75, including all of the amendments, rules
and regulations established, adopted and published from time to time by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Administration, through the Building Codes and
Standards Division is hereby adopted by reference including Chapter 1306
with options 1306.00200 Subpart 2, and 1306.0030 E Option 1.
8 M.S.A. § 299F.011.
9 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
1002.02: LOCAL FIRE REGULATIONS: Article I of the Uniform Fire Code
provides the local Fire Chief ability to adopt local fire regulations. The Fire Chief
may amend these regulations from time to time as needed. The Minnesota State
Fire Code provides the local Fire Chief ability to adopt local fire regulations. The
Fire Chief may amend these regulations from time to time as needed. Copies of
the regulations are available at City Hall or the Fire Department. (Ord. 681, 5-29-
01)
1002.03: BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION; ENFORCEMENT OF
PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. Bureau Established; Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform
Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire
Department under contract with Mounds View, which is hereby established
and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire
Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members
of the Fire Department as members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and
as inspectors as shall, from time to time, be necessary.
Subd. 1. Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota State Fire Code shall be
enforced by the Fire Marshal, who shall be appointed by and operate under
the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Code Official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy
code official, other related technical officers and inspectors as shall, from
time to time, be necessary.
Subd. 3. Annual Report: A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made
annually and transmitted to the Council. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; Ord. 681, 5-
29-01)
1002.04: PERMIT FEES: All Fire Department permit fees shall be set in
accordance with a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (Ord.
496, 11-12-91)
1002.05: APPEALS BOARD: The Fire Department Board of Directors and the
Fire Chief shall act as the local board of appeals with regard to enforcement of this
Chapter and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; Ord. 681, 5-
29-01)
1002.06: PENALTIES
Subd. 1. Any persons, firm or corporation which shall violate any provisions of
this chapter and/or the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the
enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
Subd 3. Each day any such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate
offense.
1002.07: MINOR POSSESSION OF IGNITION DEVICES PROHIBITED
Subd. 1. DEFNITIONS: Ignition device, for the purpose of this Section shall be
defined as:
a. Matches
b. Lighters
c. Any other materials when used for purposes of ignition.
Subd. 2. PROHIBITIONS:
a. No minor may possess any ignition device, unless under the direct
supervision of, or with the direct permission of, a parent or legal guardian;
b. No person may sell, give, deliver, or make accessible, any ignition device
to a minor; and
c. No owner of a place of business may make ignition devices accessible to
minors at the place of business.
Subd. 3. CONFISCATION: Any ignition device possessed by a minor may be
confiscated by any peace officer, fire chief or authorized designee of the
fire chief. Once confiscated, the ignition device shall become property of
the confiscating authority and shall be processed accordingly as evidence
in the commission of a crime or made inoperable and disposed of
properly.
Subd. 4. PENALTIES:
a. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance
hereby adopted shall for each and every violation, be punished by a
forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two-hundred
dollars ($200.00) for each offense, plus any costs and surcharges as
required by law; and
b. In addition to any other penalties provided for in this Code, the Judge
of any court of competent jurisdiction may order any person found guilty of
violating the ordinance to any educational programs as the Court deems
appropriate, and include as part of the penalty therein that such person
pay the costs of such educational program.
1002.08: RESIDENTIAL ALARM VERIFICATION: Residential monitoring
company shall attempt to contact the homeowner for alarm verification prior to
dispatching the police and fire departments.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1006 of the Mounds View Building and Development
Regulations is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and the
deletions stricken as follows:
CHAPTER 1006
BUILDING PERMITS AND FEES; DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS 10
SECTION:
1006.01: Permit Requirements
1006.02: Permit Fees and Expenses
1006.03: Expiration of Permits; Permit Extensions
1006.04: Occupancy of Building Licensing Provisions
1006.05: Stop Work Orders (Reserved.)
1006.05: Development Controls
1006.06: Violation of Provisions
1006.01: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. Permit Required: Before proceeding with the construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removal, conversion or demolition of
any building or structure, the owner or agent shall first obtain a permit for
such purpose from the Building Inspector. Upon the recommendation of the
Clerk-Administrator, the Council shall designate all work for which permits
shall be required under this provision of the Code.
Subd. 2. Exceptions: A building permit and permit fee shall not be required for any
work having a valuation less then three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00),
except for the following, which will require a permit regardless of the
valuation of the work: (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
a. Any proposed work that will create new structural framework, alter
existing structural framework or cause the use or occupancy of any existing
building. (Ord. 520, 11-23-92)
10 See Section 1001.02 of this Title for licensing provisions for contractors.
b. Any proposed fence, as set forth in subdivision 3a(8) below.
c. Land alteration impacting the surface drainage system of the City11.
d. Work described in subdivision 3b below which shall require a separate
permit, however, a separate permit shall not be required for any work that is
included in the valuation declared for obtaining a permit under subdivision 3a
below.
Subd. 3. Types of Work Requiring a Permit 12:
a. General Construction: The owner or agent shall first obtain a permit from
the Building Inspector Official before proceeding with any of the following
work and including work requiring a permit per the current Minnesota State
Building Code:
(1) Construction, alteration or repair of buildings, structures, footings
or foundations.
(2) Excavating, grading or filling of any plot or area.
(3) Construction of concrete or blacktop sidewalks, driveways or
parking lots.
(4) Installation of stucco.
(5) Reshingling and recovering of any existing building or structure or
part thereof.
(6) Residing of any building or structure or part thereof.
(7) Erection of any platforms or seating in any assembly or open air
public assembly.
(8) Erection of any fence, regardless of the valuation of the work.
The owner shall be responsible for assuring that the location of the fence is
confined to the boundaries of owner's property13.
(9) Wrecking or tearing down of any building or structure or part
thereof.
11 See Chapter 1302 of this Code for surface water drainage regulations.
12 See also Section 1008.02 of this Title, sign permit required.
13 See Section 1103.08 of this Code for fence regulations.
(10) Raising or shoring of any building or structure.
(11) Moving buildings or structures from one (1) location to another
over the streets of the Municipality14.
(12) Moving buildings or structures larger in size than twelve feet
(12') high, fourteen feet (14') wide, or twenty five feet (25') long from one (1)
location to another over private property without moving over Municipal
streets or alleys15.
(13) Construction, reconstruction or repair, of a permanent or
temporary nature, of any pipeline transporting any volatile material, including
but not limited to crude or refined oil, diesel oil, fuel oil, gasoline or natural
gas. A permit for the above defined work may be issued by the City Council
only after a public hearing has been held after published notice has been
placed in the official newspaper of the City two (2) weeks prior to said
hearing.
b. Electrical Work:
(1) For purposes of interpretation of this Chapter, the most recently
published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be prima facie
evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope of words and terms
used in this Section.
(2) The owner or agent shall first obtain a permit from the Electrical
Inspector before proceeding with any work involving installation,
replacement, alteration or repair of electrical services, including temporary
services. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1006.02: PERMIT FEES AND EXPENSES:
Subd. 1. Payment of Fees and Expenses: A permit fee, established from time to
time by resolution of the Council, shall be paid to the Municipality prior to the
issuance of any permit herein prescribed. The permit fee does not include
the cost of any outside expenses the Municipality may incur related to the
review,. inspection or enforcement of the permit, such as those for soil test,
planning, legal or engineering consultants. The owner or agent shall make
payment for all such expenses when billed therefor by the Municipality.
14 See Chapter 1007 of this Title for building relocation regulations.
15 See Chapter 1007 of this Title for building relocation regulations.
Subd. 2. Work without Permit: Should any person begin work of any kind such as
hereinafter set forth or for which a permit from the Municipality is required by
the Building Code16 without having first secured the necessary permit from
the Municipality for so doing, that person shall be subject to a special
investigation and fees as established by the State Building Code.
Subd. 3. Building and Construction Valuation: Building valuation, for the purpose
of establishing building permit fees, shall be as adopted by the City Council
by resolution and may be amended from time to time. Valuation for
alterations, repairs or extensions shall be determined by the Building
Inspector based on Building Inspector's estimate of the materials cost and
the labor cost to put the construction in place. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92; 1993
Code)
1006.03: EXPIRATION OF PERMITS; PERMIT EXTENSIONS:
Subd. 1. Commencement of Work; Lapses in Work: All permits issued shall expire
one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of issuance unless work set
forth in the application is in actual progress. Any permit issued where work
has been commenced but discontinued for one hundred twenty (120) days
shall be deemed to have lapsed. All fees paid under a lapsed permit shall
be forfeited to the City.
Subd. 2. Deadlines: The exterior of s Single- and two-family dwellings shall be
completed within one (1) year after the issuance of the building permit. The
exterior of a Accessory buildings or alterations or additions to existing single-
and two-family dwellings shall be completed within six (6) months after the
issuance of the building permit. The Building Inspector, at the time of
issuance of a permit for any other type of work, shall establish a reasonable
deadline for completion of such work.
Subd. 3. Extensions: Any person unable, because of hardship, to complete the
work for which the permit was issued within the time allotted under
subdivision 2 above shall make an application for extension to the City
Building Inspector. The decision of the Building Inspector may be appealed
to the City Council. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
1006.04: OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING: The exterior of any building shall be
completed prior to occupancy of that building. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
16 See Chapter 1001 of this Title.
1006.04: LICENSING PROVISIONS17:
Subd. 1. License Required: Before any person shall engage in the business of
doing or performing any of the work set forth in subdivision 2 hereof in the
Municipality, said person shall first obtain a City license to do so as more
fully provided for in this Chapter. A City license shall not be required if said
person is licensed with the State and if said license is valid for the work
being performed in Mounds View. A fee for checking the status of the
State-issued license may be charged and will be set by resolution. (Ord.
500, 1-13-92)
Subd. 2. Work Requiring City License: (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Asphalt
Excavating and filling
Fence installing
Gas line installer
General construction; commercial contractors and those residential general
contractors who do not have a State license (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation or refrigeration
Masonry
Plaster, stucco or lathing
Sewer and water (working in street only, State plumbing license covers any
work to the property line)18 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Sheetrock
Sign and billboard19 (Ord. 628, 6-28-99)
Siding (Ord. 521, 11-23-92)
Tree trimming and removal (Ord. 558, 4-24-95)
17 See Chapter 1006 of this Title for building permits and fees.
18 See Chapters 906 and 907 of this Code for water and sewer regulations.
19 See Chapter 1008 of this Title for signs and billboards.
Subd. 3. Requirements For License: Each applicant for a license shall satisfy the
Council that applicant is competent by reason of education, special training
and experience and that applicant is equipped to perform the work for which
a license is requested in accordance with all State laws, Municipal
ordinances and the Building Code.
Subd. 4. Application And Fees: Application for licenses shall be filed with the
Clerk-Administrator on the forms furnished by the Municipality. The annual
fee for each license shall be as established by resolution, as amended from
time to time, by the City Council.
Subd. 5. General Contractors: A license granted to a general contractor shall
include the right to perform all of the work included in the general contract.
Such license shall include any or all of the persons performing the work
under the general contract, providing that each person performing such work
is in the regular employ of such general contractor and qualified under State
law and the provisions of this Code to perform such work. In these cases,
the general contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed.
Subcontractors, who are persons not in the regular employ of a general
contractor, shall be required to comply with the Sections of this Code
pertaining to license and insurance qualifications for the subcontractor's
particular type of work.
Subd. 6. Insurance: Any person holding a license shall file with the Clerk-
Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance
which shall remain and be in force and effect during the entire term of said
license and which shall contain a provision that they shall not be cancelled
without ten (10) days' written notice to the Municipality. Public liability
insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries, including accidental death to any one (1) person,
in an amount of not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00)
on account of any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in the
amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
Subd. 7. Expiration And Renewal: All licenses shall expire on December 31
following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a
license granted hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration, then all
rights granted by such license shall cease, and any work performed after the
expiration of the license shall be in violation of this Code. Persons renewing
their licenses after the expiration date shall be charged a full annual license
fee. No prorated license fees shall be allowed for renewals. (Ord. 628, 6-
28-99)
Subd. 8. Revocation Or Suspension:
a. Authority Of Council: The Council shall have the power to suspend or
revoke the license of any person licensed under the regulations of this Code
whose work is found to be improper or defective or so unsafe as to
jeopardize life or property, providing the person holding such license is given
twenty (20) days' notice and granted the opportunity to be heard before such
action is taken. If and when such notice is sent to the address of the
licensee as stated on the application and applicant fails or refuses to appear
or respond at the said hearing, the license will be automatically suspended
or revoked five (5) days after the date of hearing.
b. Suspension: A suspension shall be not less than thirty (30) days nor
more than one (1) year, such period being determined by the Council.
c. Second Offense: When any person holding a license as provided herein
has been convicted for the second time by a court of competent jurisdiction
for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the Council shall revoke
the license of the person so convicted. Such person may not make
application for a new license for a period of one (1) year. (1988 Code
§60.03)
1006.05: STOP WORK ORDERS: Whenever any building work is being done
contrary to the provisions of the Building Code 20, the Building Inspector may order
the work stopped by notice, in writing, served on any persons engaged in doing or
causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work
until authorized by the Building Inspector to proceed with the work. (Ord. 508,
4-27-92) (Reserved.)
1006.06: DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS:
Subd. 1. Purpose: It is the intent and purpose of this Section to provide for orderly
development of land to safeguard life, health, safety, property and public
welfare by regulating and controlling all development within the City. This
Section shall be in addition to the requirements of any other provisions of the
Municipal Code regulating such development.
Subd. 2. Application of Development Controls: All new construction and
expansions of existing construction shall be reviewed by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council as conforming to this
Section, except as follows: (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
a. Single or two (2)-family dwelling units; (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
b. Accessory structures that meet the requirements of the applicable zoning
district; (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
20 See Chapter 1001 of this title
c. Construction activity that increases the gross square footage of the
principal building by less than ten percent (10%), provided the area of
expansion does not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet. (Ord. 692,
3-25-02)
Subd. 3. Development Plan:
a. The owner or developer shall submit for review a development plan
which sets forth plans for utility service, surface water drainage consistent
with the Local Water Management Plan dated February 12, 199021, subject
to subsequent revisions, erosion and sediment control consistent with the
Ramsey County Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (1989) prepared
by the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District and subsequent
revisions thereto, streets, parking, landscaping, screening and buffering,
lighting, setbacks, exterior construction design and materials, trash disposal,
construction timetable and such other matters as the Council may require.
b. The owner or developer shall submit with the development plan an
abstract of title, registered property report or such supporting affidavits or
documents that establish ownership or any other parties of interest in the
property involved.
Subd. 4. Development Contract:
a. A development contract which sets forth all of the terms, conditions,
requirements, agreements, guarantees and plans for the orderly
development of said land shall be entered into between the developer and
the Municipality prior to the final approval of any subdivision, or project that
qualifies for a Development Review, as determined by subdivision 2 of this
Section. This requirement may be waived by the City Council in the event
no public improvements are planned or proposed. (Ord. 692, 3-25-02)
b. Before execution of the development contract, the owner or developer
shall submit certification from Ramsey County Department of Taxation that
all taxes and special assessments due on the property involved have been
paid in full.
c. Said development contract shall include provisions for supervision of
details of construction by the City and grant to the City authority to inspect all
work performed pursuant to said contract to assure satisfactory performance
and completion of the work. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
21 See Chapter 1302 of this Code.
1006.07: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating the provisions
of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 508, 4-27-92)
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its
publication in the official City newspaper.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View on this _____ day of _________, 2003.
READ and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this
______ day of ________, 2003.
Jerry Linke, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
James Ericson
Interim City Administrator
Approved as to form:
______________________
Mounds View City Attorney
(SEAL)
Item No. 3
Type of Business: WS
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mary Burg, Golf Course Manager
Subject: Golf Car Lease vs. Purchase
Background
The Bridges has the need for additional golf cars to meet rental demand. Historically the
City has leased additional golf cars for the busy months of the season.
Discussion
The Bridges Golf Course presently owns ten rental golf cars. In previous golf seasons, it
has been required to lease additional cars to accommodate the demand. The revenue
generated from the rental of golf cars has been approximately $30,000; or an average of
$18 per car, per day.
The Bridges Golf Course has leased four addition cars from Midwest Golf Car, Inc. on a
seasonal basis for 4.5 months. The rates are based on the length of the lease. The
monthly lease fee decreases as the length of the lease is extended. Additional saving is
available by the extension of the agreement to multiple years. Lease fees are attached
as Exhibit A.
The Bridges Golf Course rental car fleet is several years old and a long-term replacement
plan should be considered. The average length of service for a golf car is considered 8
years for an 18-hole course. The City of Mounds View will be establishing a fleet plan in
the next budget cycle. Information regarding continued lease verses the estimates for car
replacement is included in this report.
The estimated purchase price for a golf car is $3500. A plan is available with financing at
4.5% over five years. Payments are deferred six months of each year. Minimums of five
cars are required to receive this plan. Information for the consideration of the purchase of
new carts opposed to continuing to lease is attached as Exhibit B.
A minimum three-year lease is advised should the City Council determine to continue a
lease program. The golf course will realize two additional months per year at a lower
annual cost than the golf course has historically paid for a four-month lease. Obviously
any additional rentals during the addition month would be 100% extra revenue.
The use of leased cars prior to using city owned cars would also save on the addition of
wear to our own fleet during those months, as the leased cart would be first to be used.
This would add additional life span to the fleet of vehicles.
The attached are lease rates as Exhibit A; purchase rates as Exhibit B.
Summary
The City of Mounds View has leased four cars for the cost of $2632 annually. The City
could purchase five new replacement golf cars for an annual payment of an estimated
$3810 annually, thus eliminating the need to lease additional cars. Golf Car Midwest
provides a payment program financed at 4.5% over five years with six month deferred
billing. The Bridges would have access to golf cars for the full length of the golf season.
Purchasing cars for replacement would be an increase of $1200 annually over the cost of
leasing four cars for four and a half months. Purchase would end the need for leasing
cars on an annual basis. This would also allow the fleet to be managed so that the Golf
Course would not need to incur an expenditure of $35,000 in replacement cost plus
continues expenditures of $2600 per year. The additional fifth golf car for 4.5 months will
generate $2430 if rented our average of 1.5 times per day. The course would have
additional revenue by the 15 carts being available during the all months of the golf
season. Revenue of $48,600 or an increase of $18,000 per year potentially could be
generated at the average of $18 or 1.5 rentals of each car.
The golf cars would be replaced on a basis of 15-year rotation. However, the cars that we
currently have would be used up to 19 years under this plan.
Recommendation
Option1: Council authorize staff to obtain quotes for the purchase of golf cars and
discontinue lease of golf cars annually.
Option 2: Should council determine to continue to lease rather than purchase, extend
the lease to a three-year agreement for the lower rate.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Burg, Golf Course Manager
EXHIBIT A
GOLF CAR LEASE
Length of Lease Month
(41/2 Months) Five Month Six Month
Six Month with
Three year
Agreement
4 Car minimum
Cost Per Car
Per Month $130 $120 $110 $100
Number of Rental
Rounds Required
to Breakeven
10.83 10 9.1 8.3
Monthly
Expense4-car $520 $480 $440 $400
Number of Rental
Rounds Required
to Breakeven (four-
Car Lease)
43 40 37 33
Number of Rentals
Required to
Breakeven per Car
10.83 10 9.1 8.3
Breakeven
X/Annually
Rental
219.4 200 220 200
Annual Expense
$2632.50 $2400.00 $2640.00 $2400.00
* Based on $12.00 per rental
EXHIBIT B
GOLF CAR PURCHASE
Based on 15 year
Depreciation
Schedule
Price
Per
Car
Monthly
Per Car Annual
Breakeven
Rentals
Per Year
Purchase Price
(Based on estimate
for Yamaha gas
powered car.
8 year depreciation
Is considered
average by industry
standards.)
$3500
$127
(Based on 6
Months with
deferred
billing)
$635
(6 Months
per year for
five years)
291
(Lifetime)
Annual Fleet
Management Cost $3810
Change from Lease +$1178
Financing Cost $310
Cost per Car
$233
VGM Discount $35/ car
REVENUE
INCREASE $18,600
POTENCIAL
REVENUE
$500- $1100
(Trade in or
resale of
used cars)
$48,600
Item No. 4
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Type of Business: WK
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; EDA: EDA Business Mounds View City Council Staff Report
To: Mounds View City Council
From: Aaron Backman, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: County Road H2 Residential Development
Date of Report: May 1, 2003
SUMMARY
During 2001 City staff promoted a residential buildout project in the southwest corner of the
City of Mounds View. Correspondence was sent to all property owners in an area bounded by
County Road H2, Pleasant View Dr., Knollwood Dr., and Woodale Drive. Residents were
invited to a meeting to discuss potential housing development in the area (eg. condos,
attached townhomes, single family units) and were asked if they were interested in
subdividing their property for inclusion in the project. The majority indicated that they wanted
no development to occur and were not interested in subdividing the large lots. A smaller
number were open to development if it was limited to single family homes.
Currently the City of Mounds View owns or controls approximately 6.5 acres in the north
central portion of the block. During February, one of the property owners, Blaine Fyksen, has
expressed a willingness to sell his property to the City. Mr. Fyksen owns three parcels
(totaling 4.6 acres) that border the City’s property to the west (See attached map). He does
not want to see high-density residential development in the area, but would be willing to sell if
the property would be developed for high-end homes (approx. $450-500,000 each).
At the March 24th EDA meeting the members considered three financing options that could be
considered for developing the Fyksen property: 1) Use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to
acquire the Fyksen parcels. 2) Use Special Projects/HRA funds to acquire the Fyksen
parcels. 3) Find a private developer that would acquire both the City’s and Fyksen property.
The preference of the EDA was to pursue option number three. Since the March EDA
meeting Backman has approached five developers regarding the potential residential buildout
project in Mounds View. They are Nedegaard Custom Homes (Columbia Hts.), Pro Craft
Homes (Vadnais Hts.), Dave Regel Construction (Spring Lake Park), Homes by James (Lino
Lakes), Heritage Development (St. Paul). All have experience in building executive homes
and have expressed an interest in submitting concept plans to the City.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________
Aaron Backman
Economic Development Coordinator
Item No. 5
Type of Business: WK
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: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Pavement Management Program
Developing the 2004 Street Improvement Project
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Background:
On April 28, 2003 the City Council requested to add the Pavement Management
Program to the May 5, 2003 Work Session. Specifically, the Council wanted to
discuss the development of the 2004 Street Improvement Project.
Discussion:
The first step in developing a long-range street major maintenance program is to
perform an evaluation on the existing City streets. The last time this was
performed in Mounds View was 1999.
In an effort to have a project ready for accepting bids and awarding a contract in
the spring of 2004, the City must define the scope of the project in the next few
months. Given this, there isn’t enough time to re-evaluate the streets and perform
a detailed analysis. Also, given the fact that most all streets in Mounds View will
need to be reconstructed as opposed to some other maintenance technique
being applied, it is prudent to utilize the 1999 data to develop the scope of a
project for 2004.
Attached are two documents developed in 1998/99 to assist the City in
developing a long-range street major maintenance program. One document is a
color map of the City showing possible project areas. The second document is a
spread sheet of data that correlates to the colored areas on the map.
Recommendation:
Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter.
Specifically, Staff is looking for direction regarding which street segments or area
of the City the City Council wishes to investigate as potential segments to be
included in the 2004 Street Improvement Project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item No. 6
Type of Business: WK
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: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: County Road H Sidewalk Improvements – from
Edgewood Drive to the West City Limits
Introduction of a Draft Feasibility Report
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Background
In response to a projected budget shortfall in 2002-2003, the Mounds View
School District revised its transportation policy on April 11, 2002. The new policy
includes a transportation fee for students residing within two miles of their
respective schools.
To address the increased number of students that now walk to school, the City
Council wanted to explore the cost of providing a pathway on the north side of
County Road H.
On January 27, 2003, the City Council approved the execution of a supplemental
letter of agreement with Short, Elliott, Hendrickson Inc. and authorized the
preparation of a Preliminary Feasibility Report and Plans and Specifications for a
pathway on County Road H from Edgewood Drive to the west City limits.
Discussion
A draft feasibility report has been completed. This draft report is attached for
Council’s review.
The right-of-way along this segment of County Road H is limited and the
boulevard is littered with obstructions. For this reason, three pathway cross
sections that were considered in the draft report:
Scenario 1 – Five (5) foot concrete walkway
Scenario 2 – Six and one-half (6 ½) foot concrete walkway
Scenario 3 – Eight (8) foot bituminous pathway
Scenario 1– Five (5) foot concrete walkway
A five (5) foot concrete walkway is fairly typical. It is the cross section chosen by
New Brighton on the south side of County Road H. It offers the capability of being
installed in areas where space is at a minimum. It also offers the longevity of
concrete. Drawbacks are the initial costs and the fact that the City of Mounds
View currently does not have a piece of equipment for snow removal from this
narrow of a walkway.
Scenario 2 – Six and one-half (6 ½) foot concrete walkway
This has the same advantages as a five (5) foot concrete walkway. In addition,
the City can use existing equipment to remove snow. However, the 6 ½ foot
width requires more boulevard space and costs more.
Scenario 3 – Eight (8) foot bituminous pathway
An eight (8) foot bituminous pathway has a lower initial cost. However it has
higher long-term maintenance costs and requires a significant amount of
boulevard space.
The cost estimates for the three scenarios are given in the report. These figures
are higher than those given in a staff report dated January 27, 2003 illustrated
below:
Edge to Silver Lk Silver Lk to city limits Total
1.) 5’ concrete $130,826 $89,870 $220,696
2.) 6 ½’ concrete $154,518 $102,339 $256,857
3.) 8’bituminous $115,755 $81,938 $197,693
4.) 10’bituminous $131,729 $90,345 $222,074
As stated in the January 27th Staff Report “these are very rough approximations
at this time. With a project of this nature, it is difficult to develop accurate cost
figures without all the data being collected. An important piece of data that must
be collected is a survey, which will help determine the impacts of the pathway
and help to develop plans.” The survey indicated that additional retaining walls
were needed and power pole to be relocated. These items account for most of
the increase.
As stated in the draft repot, a funding source will need to be identified to finance
this project. TIF or the Special Project Fund are possible sources. However
according to City Code, assessing for this project does not appear to be an
option. Since the sidewalk was not “requested “ by the property owners
Section 202.09
c. Sidewalk: Sidewalk improvements may be done in conjunction with a street
reconstruction or as a separate project. In any event, sidewalks requested
that are not included in the City's sidewalk and trail plan shall be recovered
by assessing twenty five percent (25%) to the affected property owners and
the remainder paid by the general ad valorem property tax paid by the entire
community or by other funds that may become available to the City for
infrastructure cost recovery. Sidewalks are generally installed on the City's
major streets or in accordance with the City's sidewalk and trail plan, which
will connect several neighborhoods and community attractions in a logical
pattern; these improvements will not be assessed to the abutting properties.
(Ord. 654, 2-14-00)
Should the City Council wish to proceed with this project, Staff is looking for
direction as to:
What scenario they prefer
Where the pathway / sidewalk should terminate (Silver Lake Road
or the West City Limits)
What will be the funding source
Should the Council wish to proceed, Staff will conduct a neighborhood meeting in
an effort to solicit public input. Staff will also meet with and discuss this project
with other governmentl agencies such as Ramsey County and the Watershed
District. This data will then be incorporated in to the report and presented to the
City Council for approval. Once the feasibility report and plans and specifications
have been approved, the next step will be to order the project. This would
become part the 2003 Pathway Project. Other pathway segments as directed by
City Council may be added prior to soliciting bids and awarding a contract.
Recommendation:
Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter.
Specifically, Staff is looking for direction regarding if the City Council wishes to
proceed with this project and if so what scenario do they prefer, where the
pathway / sidewalk should terminate, and what will be the funding source.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item No. 9
Type of Business: WK
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: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Recyclable Material Collection
Contractual Service
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Background
There are two options a city has when setting up a collection system for
recyclable materials:
• Require that the company that provides garbage hauling to a particular
property to also provide collection of recyclable materials
• Create a City operated contractual service
All seventeen (17) cities in Ramsey County except Mounds View and St.
Anthony, a third of which is in Ramsey County, have organized collection for
recycling.
Nine cities have contracts that include all households: St. Paul,
Shoreview, Maplewood, White Bear Township, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale,
North Oaks, Gem Lake, and Roseville.
Vadnais Heights includes all households up to 8-plex; the larger buildings
are all served by the private haulers chosen by the building management.
Four cities only include up to 4-plexes in their contracts: Arden Hills,
New Brighton, White Bear Lake, and North St. Paul.
Little Canada includes only single-family and duplexes in their contract.
Discussion:
As per the conditions of the SCORE Grant, Staff must submit recycling tonnage
reports, on a bi-annual basis, to Ramsey County, Environmental Division. These
reports summarize what materials are being recycled and the quantities of each.
Obtaining recycling reports from the haulers can be laborious and often, haulers
have different definitions of each recyclable and calculations of tonnages can be
misreported, therefore the reports may be inaccurate.
Also as part of the SCORE Grant agreement, the City must ensure that multi-
family dwellings have the opportunity to recycle; the City does not have anything
in place for this requirement.
Currently, as a requirement of the hauler’s yearly license in Mounds View, they
must provide recycling services IF the resident/owner chooses to do so.
Obviously, if the owner of a multi-dwelling does not want to recycle, it is not
provided.
Due to the current system, the City of Mounds View is not in compliance with the
requirements of the SCORE grant. To correct this, the City has two options:
Option 1
Continue as is and require that the company that provides garbage hauling to a
particular property to also provide collection of recyclable materials. In addition,
the City would require owners of all multi-dwelling unit buildings to offer recycling
to the occupants of their buildings. This would be done through the annual
license the City grants to such properties to operate. Some of the drawbacks
from this option are that owners of such properties will see this as another
expenditure required by the City. It will also NOT address the issue of collecting
reports from several different haulers and the inaccuracies of these reports due
to the different definitions of each recyclable and calculations of tonnages.
Option 2
Contract for recycling services.
Ramsey County has hired R.W. Beck, Inc., a consulting firm, to assist cities in
redefining or improving their recycling programs; Ramsey County has put the
City of Mounds View on the top of the list.
If the City Council chooses to go with a citywide contract for recycling, Mary
Chamberlain from R.W. Beck, inc., will assist Staff in compiling a request for
proposal (RFP) as well as assist the City in developing a contract.
Staff has been conversing with Dan Donkers, Ramsey County Environmental
Division, regarding the City’s current situation and he has offered the following
information.
“Here are some of the benefits I would encourage the City to consider when
looking at the issue of contracting recycling services:
• Assured standard level of service for all households served by the
contract
• Allows for standardizing public education materials
• Less confusing for residents; same service throughout the city
• Consistency tends to encourage greater participation
• Greater cost efficiencies through economies of scale, such as lower cost
of collection through higher density of stops
• Much easier to track participation and tonnages of materials collected
• Much easier to monitor performance of service provider, assure marketing
of materials
• Greater leverage to assure quality customer service; contracts can be very
specific about service standards and include liquidated damages for
failure to meet them (such as missed stops, inadequate reporting, littering,
excessive complaints, etc.)
• Opens potential for revenue sharing from sale of recyclables
• Control over pricing of service to residents
• Can make it easier to change program
You asked whether having a contract for recycling service would put the City
into compliance with the requirements in the SCORE agreement to assure
recycling services are provided to all residents. Just having the contract
does not mean the City is in compliance. However, having a contract makes
it much easier to demonstrate compliance with this requirement. You would
likely have one vendor, which makes monitoring performance much easier than
monitoring several haulers. You would likely have an easier time enforcing
a contract administratively than enforcing an ordinance or permit violation.
A contract that covers all households would be more likely to move the City
into an easier position to assure compliance than if the contract only
covered part of the households, say, only single-family homes. If
multi-unit housing wasn't covered under a contract, the City would still
have the challenge of assuring the haulers are providing the service. I
encourage you to consider that extra administrative work in considering the
scope of a contract option.”
As stated by Dan Donkers, Ramsey County, by providing recycling to ALL
Mounds View residents/owners (single family and multi-dwelling, the City will
fulfill the SCORE Grant requirement and be in compliance.
Staff is inquiring as to whether the City Council has an interest in creating a
citywide contract for recycling services. If so, staff will work with Ramsey County
and their consulting firm, R.W. Beck, Inc., to develop a proposal and a draft
contract. This would be presented to the City Council at as later date for
consideration.
Recommendation:
Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter.
Specifically, Staff is inquiring if the City Council is interested in creating a citywide
contract for recycling services.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item No: 11
Meeting Date: May 5, 2003
Type of Business: Worksession
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Acting City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Community Development Staffing Options
Introduction:
As the Council knows, we have been without the services of a Planning Associate since Jim
Atkinson vacated the position in November of 2002. Instead of immediately filling the
position, we decided to reassess our needs to ensure we would operate in the most effective
and efficient manner possible. That analysis has been completed.
Discussion:
During the six months that the position has been vacant, it has become apparent that the
position should be more involved in the various City inspections programs, taking the lead on
zoning code inspections and lending support toward nuisance code inspections and
enforcement. It also became apparent that the vacancy causing delays in processing
resident requests and applications and subsequent inspections and other department
activities. In December of 2002, the Community Development Department acquired the
services of a temporary inspector two days a week to provide much needed assistance.
The temporary inspector however has since received a full time position elsewhere and the
department is once again in a position where we are unable to provide the level of service
that the community has come to expect.
We have explored the options of sharing a planner with other communities, and while that
remains a possibility, nothing was solidified. One Community offered to share a planner with
Mounds View but that offer was withdrawn for reasons specific to their own situation. Our
needs are such that an intern simply would not suffice and we cannot wait and see if an
opportunity to utilize another city’s planner would ever materialize. If the City hires a
Planning Associate based on a revised, more entry level responsibilities, that would not
preclude Mounds View from sharing our staff with another community.
Compensation:
The City’s 2003 pay plan for the planning associate position articulates the five steps as
follows:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$37,539.84 $39,886.08 $42,232.32 $44,578.56 $46,924.80
According to the Compensation Study recently completed by Labor Relations Associates, the
Planning Associate’s maximum monthly salary exceeds the Stanton Mean rate by $426.
The 2003 monthly salary for the new Planning Associate could be reduced with the intent to
set the adjusted salary range closer to the Stanton Mean, in conjunction with the revised
duties.
Justification:
While I would assert that workload alone warrants the filling of this position, I’d like to point
out two other factors. While the department functions similar to the water and sewer
departments in that we bring in revenue and that said revenue theoretically supports the
activities of the Community Development Department, Community Development is not set up
as an enterprise fund. Certainly it could be set up that way and thus the revenues would
support the staff and department functions. Other Cities have set up their permit and
planning revenue as enterprise funds, separate and outside of the general fund. I am not
advising or suggesting that take place here but simply pointing out that there needs to be
strong relationship between revenues and expenses.
The other point I’d make relates to the recent Building Fee Report that is now required of
every city. Cities were mandated to report on a variety of fees collected and then document
all associated expenses. The presumed purpose of the required report is to ensure that
communities are not overcharging residents and developers and that revenues relate to
expenses. By not filling the planning associate position, it will appear as though the City IS
overcharging on fees since there will be less expenses to charge back against the fees. No
one knows what will happen to communities where fees exceed expenses, but some have
hinted at more legislation, fee restrictions or even legal action.
And lastly, hiring a replacement for the planning associate would not preclude a
reorganization of the department in the future—that could still occur dependent upon
budgetary issues and a variety of other factors.
Recommendation:
Staff again requests City Council permission to post the opening for the Planning Associate
position and to hire the individual that best matches the qualifications articulated in the
revised job description, which is attached for your review. The maximum salary for the
position would be established by separate action of the City Council.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Interim City Clerk/Administrator
Attachments:
1. Revised Job Description
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Planning Associate
Department: Community Development
Accountable To: Community Development Director
Status: Exempt
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Administer the City’s zoning code, assist the Community Development Director in reviewing
development proposals, prepare special research, perform field inspections and provide
information to the public on planning, zoning, neighborhood and code issues and procedures. Assist
with the upkeep and maintenance of the City’s GIS system and facilitate communication with
Mounds View citizens.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Community Development Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None, although may have temporary supervision of the department in the absence of the Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides information on the City’s planning program, zoning code and development
procedures to citizens, property owners, architects, engineers, developers and contractors and
others in a helpful, customer-oriented manner.
• Analyzes and prepares reports on development applications to determine compliance with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Codes. Coordinates the review of
development applications with various departments and agencies. Keeps applicants, property
owners, citizens, and other interested parties informed during the course of case review.
Prepares development agreements and monitors financial guarantees to assure improvements
are completed as required. Does site inspections of development projects to check for
compliance with approved plans as assigned.
• Reviews building, sign and fence plans for compliance with Code criteria.
• Interprets and administers zoning, subdivision, housing, nuisance and other codes, and makes
recommendations when code provisions are vague or in conflict with each other. Identifies
inconsistencies in code provisions and recommends code revisions. Prepares code revisions
as assigned.
• Performs field inspections as needed to enforce zoning, housing, building and nuisance code
compliance. Draft correspondence and work with residents to achieve compliance.
• Researches and prepares studies on planning issues to meet the City’s needs, and helps
prepare revisions to the Comprehensive Plan.
• Attends and gives presentations at meetings of the City Council and Planning Commission as
required.
• Utilizes and assists in the maintenance of the City’s GIS system. Prepares maps and graphics
using computer-based methods.
• Assists in the periodic surveying of citizens utilizing the Internet and other methods to
determine current citizen needs and concerns.
• Maintains a working knowledge of state and federal housing programs and housing issues.
• Manages the planning function in the Community Development Department in the absence
of the Director. Represents the department in meetings with applicants, citizens and property
owners.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
• Works on projects and with other departments as assigned by the Director.
• May serve as a staff liaison to City Council, Planning Commission, citizen groups and to
employee committees.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
(A) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or related field.
(B) One year of planning related work experience.
(C) Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
(D) Windows-based computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.
Desired Qualifications:
(A) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or related field.
(B) Graphics manipulation and digital editing skills
(C) Background or exposure to ArcView and GIS principles.
(D) HTML coding and web-based editing experience
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(A) Knowledge of planning principles and practices as applicable to a municipal setting.
(B) Ability to prepare, organize and maintain data, files and records.
(C) Ability to utilize computer systems to track data and prepare reports.
(D) Knowledge of planning and development ordinances and how they are applied in the
development review process; familiarity with the steps in the review process.
(E) Ability to analyze situations and information, formulate alternatives, and use sound judgment
in drawing conclusions and making decisions. Ability to develop a course of action and
maintain momentum to reach successful conclusions to assignments within agreed upon time
frames.
(F) Ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to produce effective presentations and
reports including research, synthesis of information, preparing text, graphs, charts and
graphics. Ability to write clearly, concisely and legibly.
(G) Ability to manage deadlines, demanding schedules and workload, and with juggling a
multitude of tasks.
(H) Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other staff members,
Council and Commission members, citizens, property owners, developers and others.
(I) Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
(J) Ability to maintain professionalism in difficult situations.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software; motor vehicle;
telephone; mobile or portable radio; blueprint, copy, fax, and other office machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in both office and field settings. Approximately half of the employee’s time
during April through October is spent in field inspections associated with development cases and
code inspections. Sufficient mobility is necessary to navigate natural terrain and construction sites.
Visual acuity sufficient to evaluate field conditions, plans and drawings is necessary, as is the ability
to communicate orally in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability
to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of
office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use
hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in both office and field settings. When
in the field, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, and may experience exposure to
wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous or
unsanitary conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Situations may occur which are
threatening, and where the employee may encounter aggressive and hostile behavior from individuals
the employee must deal with in the course of performing his or her duties.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application and resume, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference checks,
physical examination and drug and alcohol tests; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of
the job change.
Revision History:
3/2001 262 Hay Points
8/1999
6/1997
1995 ADA