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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to
three minutes.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Resolution 5746 Making Appointments to the Airport Advisory Committee,
Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission
D. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 PM on May 13, 2002 to Consider Special
Assessment of the Service Availability Charge to Gas ‘N Splash
E. Resolution 5742 Amending the 2002 General Fund Budget for
Administration of the Recycling Program.
F. Resolution 5743 Approving Funding Agreement for the DARE Program with
ISD#621.
G. Resolution 5744 Approving A Wage Adjustment for Charles Hansen
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
(7:05 PM) A. Public Hearing to Consider the Liquor License Transfer for Robert’s Off 10
(will be tabled) (canceled)
(7:10 PM) B. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 696
Revising Chapter 701 Related to Animals -- Brennan
(7:15 PM) C. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 698,
an Ordinance Amending Chapters 1108 and 1109 of the Zoning Code
Relating to Townhomes and Multiple-Family Dwellings – Atkinson
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City Council Agenda
April 8, 2002
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(7:20 PM) D. Public Hearing, First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 697, an
Ordinance to Rezone the Subdivided East Half of 7653 Groveland Road from
R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-2, Single and Two-Family Residential. –
Atkinson
E. Fire Department Quarterly Report -- Zickmund
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 695, an Ordinance Renaming a
Disconnected Section of County Road J – Atkinson (ROLL CALL VOTE)
G. Resolution 5745 Approval of issues the City Council intends to bring forward
for resolution and discussion with the Trunk Highway 10 Interregional
Management Team and Mn/DOT – Lee
H. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 699, an Ordinance Amending
Section1006.04 of the Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Certificates of
Occupancy – Ericson
8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
9. REPORTS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 25, 2002
11. CLOSED SESSION
A. To Discuss Labor Negotiations
B. To Discuss Threatened/Potential Litigation
12. Next Council Work Session: May 6, 2002
Next Council Meeting: April 22, 2002
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No. 6B
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Meeting Date: March 25, 2002
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. All contractor licenses
will expire on December 31, 2002. All applicants have submitted appropriate fees and
proof of insurance. All licenses are renewals unless noted “new” following the
company name. Those companies with “new” after the company name include
applicants that have never been licensed with the City or they may have been licensed
with the City in the past, but were not licensed in 2001. Those companies with a
renewal license were licensed, at a minimum, in the year 2001.
GENERAL (COMMERCIAL)
Shingobee Builders - New
TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL
Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. - New
SIGN
Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
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5746 Appointing Board and Commision Members.doc
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RESOLUTION NO. 5746
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MIKE SZCZEPANSKI TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AND APPOINTING BARBARA HAAKE TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the terms of Mike Szczepanski and Barbara Haake expired December 31,
2001; and
WHEREAS Mike Szczepanski and Barbara Haake have expressed interest in being
reappointed to the Park and Recreation Commission and Airport Advisory Board respectively;
and
WHERAS, the terms would be effective April 4, 2002-December 31, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council do
hereby appoint Mike Szczepanski and Barbara Haake to the Park and Recreation Commission
and Airport Advisory Board respectively.
Adopted this 8h day of April, 2002
_______________________________________
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Seal:
Motion:
Second:
Sonterre:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
Item No. 6E
Type of Business: CA
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: Charles Hansen, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution No. 5742 Amending the 2002 General Fund Budget
for Administration of the Recycling Program
Date of Report: April 2, 2002
Attached is Resolution 5752 amending the 2002 General Fund Budget. The resignation of
the Administrative Assistant in the City Administrator Department in January caused a re-
evaluation of duties. It was decided to transfer responsibility for the administration of the
recycling program back to the Public Works Department Secretary.
The 2002 Budget was prepared with 20% of the Administrative Assistant’s wages and
fringe benefits charged to the Recycling Fund and 80% to the City Administrator
Department. Due to the change in duties, 100% of the Administrative Assistant’s wages
and fringe benefits will be charged to the City Administrator Department.
Since the Public Works Department Secretary will now perform the recycling duties, it will
be possible to charge 20% of her wages and fringe benefits charged to the Recycling
Fund. This will free up the same amount of money budgeted in the Public Works
Department.
The Resolution 5752 reduces the money budgeted in the Public Works Department and
increases the money budgeted for the City Administrator Department to reflect the new
duties and wage/fringe benefit charges.
Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Hansen
RESOLUTION NO. 5742
AMENDING THE 2002 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE RECYCLING PROGRAM
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 2002 General Fund Budget on December 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, since that time there has been staff turnover and a re-evaluation of the duties of some
staff positions; and
WHEREAS, responsibility for administering the recycling program has been transferred from the
Administrative Assistant in the City Administrator Department to the Department Secretary in the
Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Recycling Fund’s 2002 Budget provided for 20% of the Administrative Assistant’s
wages and benefits that will now instead be the Public Works Department Secretary’s wages and
benefits.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View that
the appropriations for the calendar year 2002 General Fund Budget are amended as follows:
Wages and fringe benefits in the Administration Department are increased by $7,707.00.
Wages and fringe benefits in the Public Works Department are reduced by $7,707.00.
Said resolution was declared to have been duly passed and adopted this 8th day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
________________________________
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
(SEAL)
________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion by:
Second:
Sonterre:
Stigney:
Marty:
Thomas:
Quick:
Item No.6F
Type of Business: CA
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: Tim Brennan, Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief
Item Title/Subject: Resolution #5743 Approval of Funding Agreement for the DARE Program
with ISD#621
Date of Report: April 8, 2002
NATURE OF REPORT: Each year the Mounds View Police Department provides a police officer at
Pinewood Elementary to teach the 17-Week DARE Program to 5th Grade Students. Under an ongoing funding
agreement with Independent School District (ISD) #621 the City of Mounds View receives reimbursement
funding from ISD #621 under the DARE Tax Levy. The school district is authorized to levy $1.50 per capita
to be used to reimburse the city for providing the DARE Program. Per the formula, the City of Mounds View
will be reimbursed $9,913.00 for services provided under the agreement for the 2001-2002 school year.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Agreement for Funding of the DARE Program
with ISD #621 for the 2001-2002 school year.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Tim Brennan
Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief
RESOLUTION 5743
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH ISD#621
FOR THE DARE PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department provides a police officer at Pinewood Elementary to teach
the 17-week DARE Program to 5th Graders;
WHEREAS, school districts are authorized to levy $1.50 per capita to be used to reimburse cities for
providing the DARE Program in the schools;
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has renewed this agreement with ISD #621 annually and continues to
provide the services set forth in the agreement;
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View can expect to receive an amount of $9,913.00 under the agreement for
the 2001-2002 school year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Mounds View approves
the renewal of the Funding Agreement for the DARE Program with ISD #621 for the 2001-2002
school year.
Adopted this 8th day of April 2002.
Attest:
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Mo tion :
Second:
Sonterre:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty: Thomas:
RESOLUTION NO, 5744
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A WAGE ADJUSTMENT
FOR CHARLES HANSEN
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View City Council appointed Charles
Hansen to fill the position of Finance Director on September 24th, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hansen began employment with the City of Mounds View
on October 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hansen performance evaluation has been completed;
and
WHEREAS, his performance has been rated more than satisfactorily by
his supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5625 states “that the City Council authorizes
“. . . an increase to $69,456.55 (step 4) in six months pending a satisfactory
performance evaluation . . .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve the recommended step increase for Charles
Hansen to $69,456.55 (step 4) effective April 1, 2002.
Adopted this 8th day of April, 2002.
_____________________________________
ATTEST: Richard Sontere, Mayor
_____________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
SEAL:
Motion by:
Second by:
Sontere:
Quick:
Stigney:
Marty:
Thomas:
Item No.7B
Type of Business: CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Tim Brennan, Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief
Item Title/Subject: Ordinance 696, Revision of Chapter 701: Animals
Date of Report: April 8, 2002
NATURE OF REPORT: The latest revision of Chapter 701: Animals was brought to the council at the
March 25th, 2002 work session. After discussing the revised version, a few minor changes were made.
Attached is the latest revision reflecting those changes. Most of 701.07 Subd. 2, relating to “Trapping” has
been removed. The city prosecutor confirmed that should the need arise for the city to conduct any trapping
upon public land, this could be allowed and accomplished by council resolution. One other minor change was
to move the definitions of “Raising and Keeping” previously found under 701.06: Raising or Keeping
Domestic or Farm Animals. These definitions have been moved to 701.03: Definitions.
All changes to Chapter 701 are reflected as follows: language deleted or moved to another area will be shown
as a strikeout, language moved into or added to an area will be shown as underlined.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Tim Brennan
Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief
ORDINANCE NO. 696
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 701 OF MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO ANIMALS
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 701 of the Mounds View Municipal Code entitled “Animals and Animal Control” is
hereby amended by reflecting the moved or deleted language by strikeouts, and added or inserted language by
underlining:
CHAPTER 701
ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL
SECTION:
701.01: Community Service Officer
701.02: Pound Established
701.03: Dogs
701.04: Domestic Animals
701.05: Raising of Animals
701.06: Wild Animals
701.07: Violation of Provisions
701.03: Definitions
701.04: Dogs
701.05: Prohibited Activities
701.06: Raising / Keeping Domestic Animals
701.07: Non-Domestic / Wild Animals
701.08: Violation of Provisions
701.01: COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER:
Subd. 1. Office Established: The Council shall, from time to time, appoint such person as the Council may
deem necessary and advisable as Community Service Officer to work with the police officers department
in the enforcement of this Chapter. Chapter and shall be vested with all authority conferred hereby. The
Council may provide for such compensation for a Community Service Officer as it may deems
reasonable.
Subd. 2. Powers and Duties: The Community Service Officer and any all police officers are empowered to and
shall take up and impound any dogs found anywhere including dogs found on the private property of their
owners, within in the Ccity, including dogs found on the private property of their owners, in violation of
this Chapter. in violation of this Chapter. The Community Service Officer is further empowered and
instructed to enter any private premises where the officer has reasonable cause to believe there is an
unlicensed dog or a dog which is in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
701.02: POUND ESTABLISHED: The City Council may designate, by resolution, a privately owned
and operated facility designed and operated to house animals with qualified personnel who shall attend to the
facility and animals contained therein as the Municipal Pound. Such facility may be located within or without
Municipality. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89) as the Municipal Pound, by resolution, a privately owned and operated facility
that houses animals and is staffed by qualified personnel. Such facility may be located within or outside the city.
701.03 701.03 (Rev. 4/98)
701.03: DEFINITIONS:
ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including all fowl and poultry) or other member
commonly accepted as part of the animal kingdom. Animals shall be classified as follows:
Subd. 1. DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated
household pets. Unless otherwise defined, domestic animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds,
gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non-poisonous, non-venomous reptiles
or amphibians, and other similar animals.
Subd. 2. FARM ANIMALS. Those animals commonly associated with a farm or an
agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, farm animals shall included members
of the equestrian family (horses, mules), bovine family (cows, bulls), sheep, poultry
(chickens, turkeys, pheasants), fowl (ducks, geese), swine (including Vietnamese pot-
bellied pigs), goats, bees, and other animals associated with a farm, ranch, or stable.
Subd. 3. NON-DOMESTIC / WILD ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be
naturally wild and not usually trained or domesticated, or which are commonly
considered to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people.
Unless otherwise defined, non-domestic / wild animals shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats,
leopards and jaguars, excluding domesticated house cats.
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves, foxes,
coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, excluding domesticated dogs.
(c) Any crossbreeds of wild animals and domestic animals such as the crossbreed between a wolf
and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet.
(d) Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not descented),
raccoon or squirrel, but excluding those members otherwise defined or commonly accepted as
domesticated pets.
(e) Any poisonous, venomous, or inherently dangerous member of the reptile family including
rattlesnakes, pit vipers, and amphibians such as crocodiles and alligators.
(f) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above, but which can be reasonably defined by
the terms of this section, including but not limited to bears, deer and game fish.
Subd. 4. AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of
the owner or other person, either by leash, cord or chained.
Subd. 5. DOG. Canines which are domestic animals.
Subd. 6. OWNER. Any person, persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, or
harboring an animal.
Subd. 7. KEEPING. Providing food, water, or shelter for domestic or farm animals.
Subd.8. RAISING. The maintaining and breeding as a hobby or as a commercial enterprise any domestic or farm
animal.
Subd. 9. PRIVATE PROPERTY. All residential premises owned by private individuals,
including all structures located thereon, front yards, side yards and backyards.
Subd. 10. DOG KENNEL:
(a) Residential: Any premises where three (3) or four (4) dogs over six (6) months of age are
owned, boarded, bred, kept, or harbored.
(b) Commercial: Any premises where more than four (4) dogs over six (6) months of age are
owned, boarded, bred, kept, or harbored.
Subd. 11. SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM. A substantial disfigurement or a substantial loss
or impairment of the functions of any bodily member or organ, whether temporary or
permanent, or a fracture of any bodily member.
Subd. 12. CITY. Area within the corporate limits of the City of Mounds View.
Subd. 13. VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal of a ferocious or vicious character, habit,
disposition, or any animal which has:
(a) killed or inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human, domestic animal, or farm animal
without substantial provocation, or
(b) been involved in two (2) or more biting incidents without substantial provocation,
involving humans, domestic animals or farm animals, within one year.
701.03: DOGS:
Subd. 1. Definitions: When used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this subdivision:
a. RUNNING AT LARGE: Any dog which is not either: (1) Effectively contained within a fenced area
on private property; or (2) Effectively restrained by chain or leash to private property with the consent of
the property owner; or (3) Effectively restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six feet (6’) in length;
or (4) Effectively under the control of an owner by means of a command or signal and on the owner’s
premises. (Ord. 613, 4-13-98)
b. DOG KENNEL:
(1) Residential: Any premises where more than two (2) dogs but not more than four (4) dogs over
six (6) months of age are owned, boarded, bred or offered for sale1.
(2) Commercial: Any premises where more than four (4) dogs over six (6) months of age are
owned, boarded, bred or offered for sale.
c. OWNER: Any person, firm, partnership or corporation owning, harboring or keeping a dog.
d. VICIOUS DOG: One that is habitually unruly and untamed, or one that is a general public nuisance.
(Ord. 460, 4-24-89; 1993 Code)
Subd. 2. Cruelty to Dogs: Minnesota Statutes, sections 343.20 to and including 343.37 are hereby adopted by
reference and shall be in full force and effect in the City as if set out here in full.
Subd. 3. Licensing and Tags:
a. License Required; Fee Established: No dog owner shall keep any dog over six (6) months of age
within the Municipality unless a license has been issued by the Clerk-Administrator for a fee established
by City Council resolution. License shall be renewed biennially. The fee for licenses obtained for a
period of one (1) year or less shall be one-half (1/2) of the above fees.
b. Rabies Inoculation Certificate: A certification from a veterinarian shall accompany an application
indicating the following:
701.03 701.03
(1) That the dog has been inoculated for rabies within two (2) years from the date of application.
(2) That said dog has been spayed or neutered, when a license is being sought for a spayed female
or neutered male.
c. Expiration: All licenses issued under this Chapter shall expire on September 31 of the year of their
expiration.
d. Payment of Fee: It shall be the duty of each owner of a dog to pay the biennial license fee imposed in
subdivision 3a hereof to the Clerk-Administrator before September 1 in the year which licenses are to be
renewed or upon acquiring ownership or possession of any unlicensed dog or upon establishing residence
in Mounds View. The Clerk-Administrator shall cause a notice of the necessity of paying such license fee
to be printed in the City Newsletter one (1) time before the August 15 of the year in which licenses expire.
e. Receipts and Tags: Upon payment of the license fee, the Clerk-Administrator shall execute a receipt in
duplicate. The Clerk-Administrator shall deliver the original receipt to the person who paid the fee,
retaining the duplicate. The Clerk-Administrator shall give an appropriate tag to the owner. The tags
shall be metallic and shall be of a different size and design each license period.
1 See also subdivision 701.03(15) of this Code.
f. Affixing Tags: The owner shall cause said tag to be affixed by a permanent metal fastener to the collar
of the dog so licensed in such manner that the tag may be easily seen. The owner shall see that the tag is
constantly worn by said dog.
g. Duplicate Tags: In case any dog tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the Clerk-Administrator upon
presentation of a receipt showing payment of a license fee for the current year. A charge of two dollars
($2.00) shall be made for each duplicate tag.
h. Change of Address: An owner who has obtained a dog license shall notify the Clerk-Administrator of
owner's address changes within the corporate limits of the City during the life of the dog and within ten
(10) days of any address change.
i. Refunds: No dog tag shall be transferred and no refunds shall be made on any license fee because of
leaving the Municipality or death of the dog before the expiration of the licensing period.
j. Offense Involving Tags: It shall be unlawful to counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit the tags provided
for in subdivision 3f hereof or for any person other than the owner to take from any dog a tag legally
placed upon it by its owner.
701.03 701.03
Subd. 4. Barking Dogs: No person shall keep or harbor a dog which habitually barks or cries.
Subd. 5. Damage to Property: No dog owner shall permit a dog to damage any lawn, garden or other property.
Subd. 6. Vicious Dogs; Rabies Bites:
a. Whenever the Community Service Officer determines that any dog has bitten any person, such dog
may be deemed to be vicious for the purpose of this Chapter. Such animal shall be impounded for a
period of ten (10) days or more at the expense of the owner of said animal. Except for the time limit,
disposition or redemption shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter 2. The quarantine
required by this subdivision shall not be necessary and the requirements may be waived whenever the
owner of such dog, immediately upon receipt of notice that a dog in the owner's control or possession has
bitten a person, presents to the Community Service Officer or a police officer a certificate of a licensed
veterinarian indicating that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies on a date not less than twenty four (24)
months prior to the date of such notice.
b. No person shall own or harbor a fierce or vicious dog or a dog that has been bitten by any animal
known to have been afflicted with rabies. Any person who shall have in that person's possession a dog
which has been bitten by an animal known to have been afflicted with the rabies shall, upon demand of the
proper health official or any police officer of the Municipality, produce and surrender said dog to said
officer to be held for observation and/or treatment. With the approval of the Health Officer, any such dog
may be surrendered to a registered veterinarian or to any approved nonprofit corporation organized for the
purpose of sheltering dogs.
Subd. 7. Impoundment and Redemption Procedures:
2 See Subdivision 701.03(7) of this Chapter.
a. Notice to Clerk-Administrator; Records: Upon taking up and impounding of any dog, as provided, the
operator of the Pound shall immediately notify the Clerk-Administrator of such action, and the Clerk-
Administrator shall keep a record at the Municipal office of all dogs so impounded.
b. Redemption: Any dog may be redeemed from the Pound by the owner within seventy two (72) hours
by the payment to the Clerk-Administrator or Pound the license fee for the current year as provided for in
subdivision 3a of this Section, together with an impounding fee according to the following schedule:
701.03 701.03 (Rev. 4/98)
(1) First pickup during any twelve (12) consecutive months ............................ $25.00
(2) Second pickup during any twelve (12) consecutive months ......................... 50.00
(3) Third and all subsequent pickups during any twelve (12)
consecutive months .......................................................................................................... 75.00
(4) In addition, the current daily fee shall be charged for board for each day or part thereof during
the time the dog is impounded. The fees may be paid on authorization of the Council to its agent,
pursuant to an annual contract between the City and the designated Pound beginning January 1 of each
year providing for the impounding of dogs. All monies collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be
submitted by the Pound to the City on a monthly basis.
c. Release: Upon purchase or presentation of a current license tag and a receipt for dog license for the
current year and for the fees provided for in subdivision 6b hereof, the Pound shall release to any owner
the dog claimed by that person upon adequate proof of ownership.
d. Disposition of Unclaimed Dogs: Any dog which is not claimed or redeemed as provided in
subdivision 6c above within five (5) days after impounding, may be sold at a fair and reasonable price to
anyone desiring to purchase the dog if not requested by a licensed educational or scientific institution
under Minnesota Statutes, section 35.71. All sums received above the costs and license fee shall be held
by the Clerk-Administrator for the benefit of the owner and, if not claimed in one (1) year, such funds
shall be placed in the General Fund of the Municipality. Any dog which is not claimed by the owner or
sold shall be painlessly killed and disposed of by the Pound. (Ord. 613, 4-13-98)
Subd. 8. Summary Destruction of Dogs: Whenever the Community Service Officer or any police officer has
reasonable cause to believe that a particular dog presents a clear and immediate danger to the residents of
the City because it is infected with rabies or because of a clearly demonstrated vicious nature, any Mounds
View police officer, after making a reasonable attempt to impound such dog, may summarily destroy said
dog.
Subd. 9. Seeing Eye Dogs: Whenever a blind person accompanied by a "seeing eye dog" or guide dog presents
themselves for accommodation or service on any public transit vehicle or to a restaurant, store or other
place of business open to the public, it shall be unlawful for the owner, manager, operator or any
employee of such vehicle or place of business to refuse admission to the dog or service to the blind
person.
Subd. 10. Guard Dogs:
701.03 701.03
a. Businesses located within the City and maintaining a guard dog for security purposes shall post notice
at the entrance to the premises of the presence of said dog.
b. Businesses maintaining a guard dog shall file with the City a release authorizing the Police or Fire
Department to shoot said dog in an emergency situation, if necessary, in order to allow a police officer or
firefighter to gain admittance to the premises in the performance of the officer's duties.
Subd. 11. Confinement of Dogs; Dogs in Heat:
a. Every dog shall be restrained off the premises of its owner by means of a leash not to exceed six feet
(6') in length and every dog in heat shall be confined in a building during such entire period and until such
dog shall not attract other dogs on account thereof. All dogs shall be confined on the premises of their
owners by leash or by adequate fencing.
b. The owner of any dog shall not permit said dog to be on any public beach, school playground, public
playground or public park unless such dog is leashed and under the control of said owner or an agent 3.
c. Any police officer or Community Service Officer of the Municipality shall take up and impound any
dog found in violation of this subdivision and release it only upon the payment of fees as provided for in
this Chapter.
Subd. 12. Muzzling: Whenever the prevalence of hydrophobia or rabies renders such action necessary, to
protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation ordering every person
owning or keeping a dog to confine it securely on that person's premises unless it is muzzled so that it
cannot bite. No person shall violate such proclamation, and any unmuzzled dog running at large during the
time fixed in the proclamation shall, if possible, be picked up and impounded or, if necessary, killed by
the police officers without notice to the owner of said dog pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 35.69.
Subd. 13. Clean Up: Any person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog within the City shall clean up all feces of
the dog and dispose of such feces in a sanitary manner.
Subd. 14. Interference with Officers: It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to break open the Pound
or to attempt to do so or to take or let out any dogs therefrom or to take from any police officer or
Community Service Officer any dog taken up by an officer in compliance with this Chapter or in any
manner to interfere with or hinder such officer or Community Service Officer in the discharge of the
officer's duties under this Chapter.
701.04: DOGS:
Subd. 1. Dog at large prohibited. A dog owner violates this ordinance if his or her dog is at
Large.
Subd. 2. Howling and barking. A dog owner violates this ordinance if the dog which, by
frequent and habitual howling, yelping, barking or otherwise, causes annoyance
or disturbance to two or more persons; provided that the provisions of this section
shall not apply to duly authorized hospitals or clinics conducted for the treatment of
small animals.
Subd. 3. Clean up. Any owner or person having the custody or control of any dog shall:
3 See also subdivision 905.15(1) of this Code.
(a) Not permit the dog to be on public property or the property of another without having in
their immediate possession a device for the collection and removal of feces to a proper
receptacle.
(b) Remove feces left by a dog to a proper receptacle located on the owner’s or custodian’s
property, except that droppings in a park may be placed in an outside park trash container.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a blind person with a guide dog or to a
person with dogs engaged in search or rescue activities.
Subd. 4. Damage to property. No dog owner shall permit a dog to damage any lawn, garden or
other property.
Subd. 5. Licensing and tags.
(a) License required; fee established: No dog owner shall keep any dog over six
(6) months of age within the Municipality unless a license has been issued by the Clerk-
Administrator for a fee established by City Council resolution. License shall be renewed
biennially. The fee for licenses obtained for a period of one (1) year or less shall be one-
half (1/2) of the above fees.
(b) Rabies inoculation certificate: A certification from a veterinarian shall
accompany an application indicating the following:
(1) That the dog has been inoculated for rabies within two (2) years from
the date of application.
(1)(2) That the dog has been spayed or neutered, when a license is being
sought for a spayed female or neutered male.
(c) Expiration: All licenses issued under this Chapter shall expire on September
30 of the year of their expiration.
(d) Payment of fee: It shall be the duty of each dog owner to pay the biennial
license fee imposed to the Clerk-Administrator before September 1 in the year which the
license is to be renewed upon acquiring ownership or possession of any unlicensed dog or
upon establishing residence in Mounds View. The Clerk-Administrator shall cause a notice
of the necessity of paying such license fee to be printed in the City Newsletter one (1) time
before August 15 of the year in which licenses expire.
(e) Receipts and tags: Upon payment of the license fee, the Clerk-Administrator
shall execute a receipt in duplicate. The Clerk-Administrator shall deliver the original
receipt to the person who paid the fee, retaining the duplicate. The Clerk-Administrator
shall give an appropriate tag to the owner. The tag shall be metallic and shall be of a
different size and design each license period.
(f) Affixing tags: The owner shall cause the tag to be affixed by a permanent
metal fastener to the collar of the dog in such manner that the tag may be easily seen. The
owner shall ensure the dog wears the tag at all times.
(g) Duplicate tags: If a dog tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the Clerk-
Administrator upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the license fee for the
current year. A charge of two dollars ($2.00) shall be paid for each duplicate tag.
(h) Change of address: An dog owner shall notify the Clerk-Administrator of any
change of address inside the city within ten (10) days.
(i) Refunds: No dog tag shall be transferred to another dog or dog owner and no
refund shall be made on any license fee.
(j) Offense involving tags: It shall be unlawful to counterfeit or attempt to
counterfeit the tags provided for herein or for any person other than the
owner to remove from any dog a tag required by this ordinance.
Subd. 6. Rabies bites:
(a) Whenever a dog has bitten a human or a domestic or farm animal, the dog shall be
impounded or confined for a period of ten (10) days or more at the expense of the owner of
the dog. Except for the time limit, disposition or redemption shall be in accordance with
provisions of this Chapter. The impoundment or confinement may be waived whenever
the dog owner presents to the Community Service Officer or a police officer a certificate of
a licensed veterinarian indicating that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies on a date not
less than twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of the bite.
(b) A dog owner will not keep a dog that has been bitten by any animal known to have been
afflicted with rabies. A dog owner who has a dog which has been bitten by an animal
known to have been afflicted with rabies shall, upon demand of the Community Service
Officer or any police officer of the city, surrender the dog to the officer for observation
and/or treatment. With the approval of the officer, the dog may be surrendered to a
registered veterinarian or to any approved nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose
of sheltering dogs.
Subd. 7. Impoundment and redemption:
(a) Fees: the dog owner may redeem a dog impounded after the term of impoundment ends
by paying an impoundment fee, boarding charge, and veterinary service charge. Fees not
set by the pound shall be determined by the City Council per resolution.
(b) Upon purchase or presentation of a current license tag and a receipt for the
fees required above, the pound shall release the dog to its owner upon adequate proof of
ownership.
(c) Disposition of unredeemed animals: Any dog which is not redeemed within
the time allowed by this Chapter may be sold for not less than the amount
provided above to anyone desiring to purchase the dog, if the dog is not
requested by a licensed education or scientific institution under Minnesota
Statutes 35.71. Any dog which is not redeemed by the owner or sold shall
be disposed of.
(d) Time for redemption: All impounded dogs except those confined for
observation of rabies, shall be redeemed within five (5) days, not including
Sundays or legal holidays, after the dog was impounded. Any dog not
redeemed within five (5) days may be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed
of.
(e) Guard dogs:
1. A business that has a guard dog for security purposes shall post a conspicuous
notice at the entrance of the premises of the presence regarding said dog.
2. A business that has a guard dog shall file with the City a release authorizing the
Police or Fire Department to shoot the dog in an emergency situation, if necessary,
in order to allow a police officer or firefighter to gain admittance to the premises in
the performance of his/her duties.
Subd. 15. Kennels:
a. Conformance with Provisions:
(1) Residential: Any premises where more than two (2) dogs but not more than four (4) dogs over
six (6) months of age are owned, boarded, bred or offered for sale4.
(2) Commercial: Any premises where more than four (4) dogs over six (6) months of age are
owned, boarded, bred or offered for sale.
Subd. 8. Kennels:
(a) Licensing requirements: All dog kennels must first obtain a special use permit as
required in Title 1100 of this Code. The zoning classifications as required under Chapter
1103 and Section 1104.02 of this Code must be conformed with. Regardless of any
provision in Title 1100 of this Code, the owner of a proposed dog kennel shall present a
petition to the Council signed by more than fifty percent (50%) of all registered
landowners or those occupying land within five hundred feet (500’) of the proposed
kennel who agree to the establishment of the kennel. Upon the receipt of the petition the
council will then set a hearing for a special use permit as provided for in Title 1100 of
this
Code. The petition shall contain, among other items of information, how many dogs the
petitioner intends to keep on the premises.
(b) License fee: The annual license fee for dog kennels shall be established by resolution of
the City Council. The license fees are due September 1 of each year.
b. Licensing Requirements: All dog kennels, residential or commercial, as defined in subdivision 1 of
this Section, must be established by a special use permit as required in Title 1100 of this Code. The zoning
classifications as required under Chapter 1103 and Section 1104.02 of this Code must be conformed with.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Title 1100 of this Code, the owner of a proposed dog
kennel shall present a petition to the Council signed by over fifty percent (50%) of all registered
landowners or those occupying land within five hundred feet (500') of the property to be affected, upon
the receipt of which the Council will then set the hearing for the special use permit as provided for in Title
1100 of this Code. The petition shall contain, among other items of information, how many dogs the
petitioner intends to keep on the premises.
4 See also subdivision 701.03(1) of this Code.
c. License Fee: The annual license fee for dog kennels shall be established by resolution of the City
Council. Said license fees are due September 1 of each year.
d. Cleanliness and Order; Nuisance Declared: Kennels and premises used therefor shall be kept in a
clean, quiet, orderly and sanitary condition so as not to constitute a nuisance as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 561.01. In determining whether a nuisance exists, consideration shall be given to the
kennel's location, location of other residences and general character of the neighborhood. (Ord. 460,
4-24-89; 1993 Code)
(c) Cleanliness and order; nuisance declared: Kennels and the premises around the kennel
shall be kept in a clean, quiet, orderly and sanitary condition so as not to constitute a
nuisance as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 561.01. In determining whether a
nuisance exists, consideration shall be given to the kennel’s location, location of other
residences, and general character of the neighborhood.
Subd. 16. Dogs Running at Large: No person shall allow any dog to run at large within the City of Mounds
View. (Ord. 613, 4-13-98)
701.04: DOMESTIC ANIMALS:
Subd. 1. Definitions: When used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this subdivision:
701.04 701.05
a. AT LARGE: Off the premises of the owner.
b. DOMESTIC ANIMAL: Any cattle, horses, mules, sheep, swine or goats.
c. OWNER: Any person, firm or corporation owning, harboring or keeping a domestic animal.
d. PRIVATE PROPERTY: All premises owned by private individuals, including all structures located
thereon, front yards, side yards and back yards.
Subd. 2. Nuisance Declared: It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance affecting the public peace, safety and
welfare to keep or raise any domestic animal, as defined herein, on private property within the
Municipality. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
701.05 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES:
Subd. 1. VICIOUS ANIMALS. No owner shall keep, or allow on his premises, or
allow to run at large any vicious animal.
Upon conviction for violation of this section, the court may in addition to imposition of
sentence, direct the animal control officer to take the animal into custody and forthwith dispose
of it in a humane manner.
Subd. 2. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. No person shall inhumanely, unnecessarily,
cruelly, or wantonly beat, injure, torment, or otherwise abuse an animal or cause
or permit an animal fight.
Subd. 3. LIABILITY FOR PETS. No owner who is exercising due care by adequately restraining or
confining an animal, shall be held liable under this ordinance for any harm the animal causes to
any other animal if harmed animal is at large and the harmed animal has entered the area or
territory of the animal being legally restrained or confined.
701.05: RAISING OF ANIMALS:
Subd. 1. Definitions: As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this subdivision:
a. ANIMAL: Any mammal of the rodent family, including but not necessarily limited to rabbits, hares
and hamsters, and any fowl, including but not necessarily limited to chickens, pigeons, ducks or geese.
b. KEEPING: Providing food, water and shelter for any animal defined herein.
c. PRIVATE PROPERTY: All premises owned by private individuals, including all structures located
thereon, front yards, side yards and back yards.
d. RAISING: The maintaining and breeding as a hobby or as a commercial enterprise any animal defined
herein. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
701.06: RAISING / KEEPING DOMESTIC OR FARM ANIMALS:
Subd. 2. Restrictions: It shall be lawful to keep or raise not more than two (2) animals, as herein defined, on the
private property of the owner of said animals, except where such animals shall constitute a public
nuisance.
Subd. 3. Investigation of Complaints: It shall be the duty of the Police Department to investigate all complaints
submitted to the Council, and if, after investigation, there appears to be a violation of this Chapter, the
investigating officer shall sign a complaint. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
Subd. 1. Nuisance Declared: It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance affecting
the public peace, safety, and welfare for an owner within the city to keep or raise any
farm animal unless the animal is currently being kept or raised on the date of
the enactment of the ordinance.
Subd. 2. Restrictions: It is unlawful for a dog owner to keep or raise more than two (2) dogs
except as allowed under 701.04 (h) “Kennels.” It is unlawful to keep or raise a domestic
or farm animal if it creates a public nuisance and adversely affects the public health
and welfare.
Subd. 3. Investigation of Complaints: It shall be the duty of the Community Service Officer and
the Police Department to investigate all complaints submitted to the Council regarding
domestic or farm animals. After investigation, if there appears to be a violation of
this Chapter, the investigating officer shall issue a citation.
701.06 701.06
701.06: WILD ANIMALS:
Subd. 1. Definitions: As used in this Section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this subdivision:
a. AT LARGE: Off the premises of the owner.
b. OWNER: Any person, inn or corporation owning, harboring or keeping a wild animal.
c. WILD ANIMAL: Any animal or reptile which, in its uncaptured wild or undomesticated state, has the
physical capacity to be dangerous to the safety and welfare of any person.
Subd. 2. Restrictions: No owner shall have in their possession more than one wild animal, as herein defined, at
any one time.
Subd. 3. Confinement of Wild Animals:
a. No wild animal shall be allowed by its owner to run at large in the Municipality, whether or not the
wild animal is attended by a human being and shall be confined to a cage or building located on the
owner's premises.
b. Any wild animal found running at large may be immediately destroyed, without notice to the owner, by
or under the direction of the Community Service Officer or a police officer if said wild animal cannot be
taken up and impounded after reasonable effort or without serious risk to persons attempting to impound
it. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
701.07: NON-DOMESTIC / WILD ANIMALS:
Subd. 1. Restrictions: No person shall have in their possession any non-domestic or wild animal.
(a) Any non-domestic or wild animal found at large may be immediately destroyed, without
notice to the owner, by the direction of the Community Service Officer or a police officer if
the wild animal cannot be captured and impounded after reasonable effort or without serious
risk of injury to those attempting to impound it or to others.
Subd. 4. Trapping: No person shall place or set any trap or device designed to kill or capture wild animals upon
privately owned or public lands within the City in violation of any law, ordinance or rule pertaining to
trespassing. No person shall engage in trapping on publicly owned lands within the City without
possessing a valid permit.
a. A permit may be issued by the City Council to any applicant who can satisfactorily demonstrate the
following:
(1) Applicant possesses a valid State trapper's license; or
(2) Applicant is under the age of sixteen (16) years and has completed a course in trapper
education offered by or under the sponsorship of the Department of Natural Resources; or
(3) Applicant has at least three (3) years of previous trapping experience and has not, within the
preceding three (3) years, been convicted of a violation of any trapping law, ordinance or rule.
701.06 701.07
b. No person shall place or set any trap with a jaw spread greater than six inches (6") upon privately or
publicly owned lands within the City. (1988 Code §52.09)
Subd. 2. Trapping: It is unlawful to place or set any trap or device designed to kill or capture a wild
animal while trespassing on another person’s land within the city. No person shall engage
in trapping on publicly owned lands within the City.
701.07 8: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating any provision of this Chapter
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 460, 4-24-89)
SECTION 2. This ordinance is effective thirty days after its publication.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 8th day of April, 2002.
Read and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on the ______day of _______, 2002.
Adopted this ______ day of ________ 2002.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
Attest:
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
SEAL
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________
Scott Riggs, City Attorney
Mo tion :
Second:
Sonterre: Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
Item No. 7E
Type of Business:
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: Nyle Zikmund, Fire Chief
Item Title/Subject: 2nd Quarter Report
Date of Report: April 8, 2002
Call Activity:
We are about 10% less on call volume as compared to last year which ended up being
about 10% less than the two previous years. That's the good news, the bad news is that
property loss associated with fires is already about 90% of last years total. However, this
simply demonstrates the devastating impact of Arson fires as over 80% of the
aforementioned loss is attributable to the Fast Lane Auto fire which occurred earlier this
year in the City of Blaine. The fire is still under investigation but the cause has been
determined to be Arson.
PASS Devices:
These are the personal alert safety system devices we submitted a grant for last year and
were successful (one of seventeen fire departments in the state) in obtaining. All devices
are in and installed on the breathing apparatus units. I will be demonstrating the various
technological components and features of the devices which cost about $1,000 each
installed.
Audit:
The annual Fire Department audit has been completed and a copy has been forwarded to
each of the three city managers/administrators. There were no significant violations. The
Relief Association Audit will be completed by June.
Annual Report:
Work on this report, which has been produced annually since 1970 is just about complete
with production and final copies hopefully available by May 1.
Records Management Software:
Our sole capital budget proposal last year is nearing the second phase of implementation.
One third of the cost has been paid which covered installation of the software on our
server and ten full days of training. The second phase is installation on all workstations
and ten more days of training which is scheduled for later this month.
Training:
One of our main goals this year is an increase in practical training. To that end we have
been utilizing our joint training facility located in Fridley on a regular basis and will be
taking all crew members down to the Minneapolis Training Facility which has state of
the art burn room features for live burn fire training.
Legislature:
As some of you know I spend time at the Capitol working on fire service issues both for
the department and Fire Chiefs Association. A couple of the major issues this year we
are still working on is the anti-terrorrism package valued at $25 million which will
provide training and equipment money for local departments. Additionally, funding to
upgrade communication equipment at the dispatch level is also a component. The other
issue we are working on is the legalization of consumer fireworks, which if legalized
after more than 60 years of prohibition, would result in an increase in fires and potential
injuries and deaths.
Staffing:
Probably at the strongest it has been in my tenure as chief. I mentioned this last time,
however, it is worth repeating. Without the city support, of which Mounds View now
has two employees who respond, we could not continue to operate as the current
economical rate. We are knowledgeable about one or two possible retirements this year,
however, those have been anticipated and planned for with replacements already on
board.
Deputy Chief:
Don Krueger who has been with the department over twenty years, has accompanied me
on budget meetings and is a member of the full time staff was promoted to Deputy Chief
by the Board at their previous meetings. Dons dedication and loyalty to the department
and communities we protect is incomparable.
Long Range Plan Update:
As previously reported, this was comprised of a Risk Assessment Component and a
Prevention Component. The plan was developed over a two year period with completion
about a year ago. Since then we meet quarterly to track progress with about 90% of our
action plans completed by the specified date. The Plan encompasses a four year
implementation period.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nyle Zikmund
Item No. 7G
Type of Business: CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 5745 Approval of issues the City Council
intends to bring forward for resolution and
discussion with the Trunk Highway 10 Interregional
Management Team and Mn/DOT
Meeting Date: April 8, 2002
Background:
At the April 1, 2002 Council Work Session, staff presented a summary of the
Trunk Highway (TH) 10 Interregional Corridor Study. The study is nearing
completion and a draft report has been composed.
Discussion:
Attached is a copy of a draft resolution of support and adoption of the TH 10
Interregional Corridor Management Plan. It is mainly documentation of support
for the plan. Based on discussion at the April 1, 2002 workshop, it was clear that
Council was not agreeable to approve this resolution as drafted without several
issues being brought forward to be discussed and resolved.
Council directed staff to document these issues so they could be brought forward
to Mn/DOT and the TH 10 Corridor Management Team. The following Resolution
No. 5745 has been drafted based on Council comments from the April 1, 2002
Work Session Meeting.
If Council finds this resolution acceptable and approves it as drafted, staff will
forward it to Mn/DOT and the TH 10 Corridor Management Team with an offer to
meet and discuss these issues. Council may also edit the resolution and approve
the revised edition.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 5745 approving
issues the City Council intends to bring forward for resolution and discussion with
the trunk highway 10 interregional management team and Mn/DOT.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Lee, Director of Public Works
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Item No: 7H
Meeting Date: April 8, 2002
Type of Business: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, Community
Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Discuss Possible Changes to the City
Code which Would Require a Certificate of Occupancy
when a Change of Building Occupancy Occurs in the
Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
Date of Report: April 3, 2002
Background:
This item was presented to the City Council at the April 1, 2002 worksession. To recap
that discussion, with this ordinance staff is taking the opportunity to make an improvement
to the City Code to require City notification and inspection for every change in occupancy
within the commercial and industrial businesses districts. In addition, the ordinance
makes some clarifying statements as to the requirements of a certificate of occupancy.
Discussion:
The reasons why this is being put forward for Council review and approval is to protect
and safeguard the public safety, as highlighted by the following:
1. The first issue deals with fire response. Often times, our volunteer firefighters enter a
business without knowing the nature of the business or the types of materials or
hazards that may be present. This lack of knowledge puts the fire responders in
dangerous, life-threatening situations that can be avoided with the passage of this
type of amendment to the Code.
2. Second, when a new business takes occupancy in a previously occupied building,
often times there are no interior build-out modifications needed which would warrant
building official and fire marshal review. Since no permit is needed, we are often
unaware when a new business occupies space previously held by another company.
The issue however is not that we don’t know, it is that the new business may
warehouse or produce materials which have a different rating than the previous
business, or may store or handle hazardous materials which may require modified
sprinkler specifications. Without such a review, not only is the fire department put at
risk in the event of a fire, the heath and life-safety of the employees are put at risk if
the sprinklers are inadequate or improperly located.
3. Last, this change would allow the Police Department to better maintain its emergency
call list so that in the event of an after-hours emergency, there is someone that can be
contacted, or someone that can provide access to the building to turn off false alarms.
Ord. 699 Report
April 8, 2002
Page 2
Since the time of the worksession, staff contacted the leasing agents for the business
parks and the retail shopping centers. The feedback received was generally positive; no
one had a problem with the proposed changes.
Recommendation:
Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 699, and ordinance amending
section 1006.04 of the Mounds View Municipal Code relating to Certificates of
Occupancy.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
763-717-4021
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ORDINANCE NO. 699
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF MOUNDS VIEW
BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1006 ENTITLED, “BUILDING PERMITS AND FEES;
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS”
The Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ordain:
SECTION 1: Section 1006.04 of the Mounds View Building Code is hereby
amended with the proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows:
1006.04: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED: OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING:
The exterior of any building shall be completed prior to occupancy of that building.
Subd 1. A certificate of occupancy shall be required whenever:
1. Any structure is erected or moved.
2. Any portion of any existing industrial or commercial structure is
structurally altered or remodeled to the point a permit is required.
3. Any existing industrial or commercial structure changes occupancy
classification or is occupied by a new tenant or owner.
Subd. 2. No structure or portion of a structure shall be occupied prior to obtaining
a certificate of occupancy.
Subd. 3. All certificates of occupancy shall be applied for prior to occupying the
building or structure. Said certificates shall be issued within 5 days after the
erection, moving or alternation shall have been finally approved.
Subd. 4. The exterior of any building shall be completed prior to occupancy of
that building.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of its
publication.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 8th day of April,
2002.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View th is 22nd day of
April, 2002.
Ordinance 699
Page 2
_____________________________________
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
City Attorney
Motion by:
Second by:
Sonterre:
Quick:
Stigney:
Thomas:
Marty:
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
March 25, 2002
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:05 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Thomas (arrived at 7:25 p.m.).
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, March 25, 2002 City Council Agenda.
City Administrator Miller indicated that the attorney appointed by the League of Minnesota
Cities to represent the City would be at the meeting at 8:00 p.m. and asked that Council move the
closed session to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre requested that Item N and Item Q be moved to the beginning of the Council
Business section of the meeting to allow them to be heard while residents are in attendance. He
then noted that Council Member Thomas would be arriving late for the meeting and changing the
agenda would allow her participation in the Council Business section of the meeting.
Finance Director Hansen requested that item 6A be pulled from the consent agenda for
discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick. To Approve the March 25, 2002, City Council Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road indicated he would like to have access to the document read
at the Council Meeting concerning the former finance director.
City Administrator Miller indicated that she would prefer if the City Attorney responded to that
request.
Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002
Regular Meeting Page 2
Mr. Jahnke indicated he had asked the Mayor to check into why the headhunter had not disclosed
all of the information about the City Administrator. He then asked if the Mayor had done so.
Mayor Sonterre indicated he had been in contact with that office in regard to another matter but
said he would need direction from Council to investigate the matter.
Mr. Jahnke said he comes to the meetings and speaks his mind when he feels it is necessary or
when he thinks something is wrong. He then said he appreciated the efforts of City
Administrator Miller to provide the accountability that the City needs to get back on track. He
further stated that he had some information that concerns him and he feels the matter should be
investigated.
Council Member Quick asked if Mr. Jahnke was basing his questions on the unsigned piece of
information that came to the City.
Mr. Jahnke said he was not but he does have information that he feels should be investigated.
Council Member Quick said he would guarantee Mr. Jahnke that there was nothing that was not
covered during the interview process and the document contains nothing of substance to be
concerned with.
Mr. Jahnke indicated he was not referring to information obtained from hearsay but he has
information he feels should be investigated.
Council Member Quick asked whether Mr. Jahnke was basing his questions on the unsigned
piece of trash that was received by the City.
Mr. Jahnke said he was basing it on documentation that he knows about not from the Mounds
View Matters. He then indicated he did pursue the matter further and has more information.
Ms. Margaret Mayer of 2654 Louisa Avenue indicated she had come to the meeting to discuss
the negative article concerning the City’s union situation in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. She then
asked for clarification as to whether the article had accurately portrayed the situation and said she
did not feel it was worth spending taxpayer dollars to fight over such a small amount.
Mayor Sonterre explained that the City Council is not supposed to involve itself in the
administrative affairs of the City but noted if Staff could not work it out Council would get
involved.
City Administrator Miller indicated she felt confident that the City and its Staff has represented
itself professionally and followed all the rules while looking out for the best interest of the City.
She then indicated the City and the Union were in mediation and it was her feeling that mediation
would continue until she received information from AFSCME claiming a lawsuit. She further
explained that it is not unusual to have City attorneys involved and it is not unusual to have labor
relations involved. She also commented that the City will have to live with the final contract for
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many years and it is worth the dollars up front to make sure that the document is as favorable to
the City as possible.
Ms. Mayer questioned what rules the City Administrator was referring to when she said the City
is following the rules.
City Administrator Miller said the City had adhered to the negotiation process and attended
meetings in good faith with the idea to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Ms. Mayer said the article said the two parties were not that far apart.
City Administrator Miller indicated she felt that was a matter of opinion.
Ms. Mayer said the article said $2,200 on insurance.
City Administrator Miller said she could not discuss that at this time.
Ms. Mayer said she finds it embarrassing as a resident of the City who pays taxes.
Mayor Sonterre said the City could not discuss or divulge information during the bargaining
process.
Ms. Mayer asked what the process was for obtaining further information because she is interested
in knowing if the administration is bargaining well on behalf of its residents.
Mayor Sonterre said Council does not involve itself in the administrative affairs of the City and
noted there was a lawsuit pending which means the matter cannot be discussed.
City Attorney Riggs indicated a lawsuit was filed. He then said residents can come to Council to
ask questions but Council is limited in what information it can provide. He further explained
that the labor matters become public once negotiations are completed.
Ms. Mayer asked what type of recourse residents would have if they are not happy with what they
are hearing.
City Attorney Riggs commented that not all reports in the media are completely correct. He then
said residents were free to make comments to Council but Council is limited in its ability to
respond.
Ms. Mayer asked if it was okay to contact the City Administrator for further information.
City Administrator Miller said it was fine to call her.
Mayor Sonterre cautioned that the City Administrator is limited in what information she can
disclose and asked residents not to be put off if she is unable to fully disclose information.
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Mr. Serfling addressed Council and explained that the Union does not file lawsuits frequently or
frivolously. He further commented that he has been conducting union negotiations for 15 years
and has never filed a lawsuit. He then said that the situation in Mounds View is quite different
and he hopes the City takes the situation seriously because, even though the Mayor had
commented that the City values its employees, the employees do not feel valued and the Union
would like to see a change in attitude toward employees.
Mayor Sonterre said he stands by his comment that the City does value its employees. He further
commented that the City does take this situation seriously as does Council.
Mayor Sonterre noted Council Member Thomas had arrived at the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m. April 8, 2002 to Consider a Liquor License
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D. Resolution No. 5727 Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Mower for the
Parks Division of Public Works
E. Resolution No. 5728 Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Utility Cart for
the Golf Course
F. Set Public Hearing 7:10 p.m. April 8, 2002 to Consider First Reading and
Introduction of Ordinance 696 Regarding Animals
G. Resolution No. 5729 Authorization of a User Agreement with BCA for Access to
Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photo Database
H. Resolution No. 5730 Authorizing Out of State Training and Attendance at the
National DARE Conference
I. Resolution No. 5731 Approving the Contract Award for the 2002 Tree Removal
Program
J. Resolution No. 5734 in Support of the City of Arden Hill’s Efforts to Redevelop
Part of the TCAAP Site
K. Set a Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m. April 8, 2002 to Consider First Reading and
Introduction of Ordinance 698, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 1108 and 1109
of the Zoning Code Relating to Townhomes and Multiple-Family Dwellings
L. Set a Public Hearing for 7:20 p.m. April 8, 2002 to Consider the First Reading
and Introduction of Ordinance 697, an Ordinance to Rezone Part of 7653
Groveland Road from R-1, Single Family Residential, to R-2, Single and Two-
Family Residential
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MOTION/SECOND: Sonterre/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda Item A as Presented.
Finance Director Hansen explained that one of the checks under just and correct claims was for
the New Brighton/Mounds View Rotary Club. He then explained that it seems the organization
is expecting each member to purchase one ticket for their fundraiser which amounts to an
increase in dues for this organization. He then asked whether Council wished to pay the invoice
or not.
Council Member Marty said he was aware of the situation and indicated he did not have an issue
with paying the bill.
Mayor Sonterre indicated it was his understanding that the Board of Directors meets to set up the
rules for the organization and indicated that there would be an automatically mandated cost for
memberships.
Council Member Stigney indicated he did not approve of paying $125.00 for dinner.
Council Member Quick said he felt the City should pay the bill.
Council Member Thomas agreed that the bill should be paid.
Council Member Marty asked whether the City was being reimbursed for the costs involved with
the Mounds View Animal Hospital development.
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the City was reimbursed for the costs
associated with the Mounds View Animal Hospital development at the closing. He then noted
that the fees for Gas ‘n Splash would be added to the tax certification and the fees for the
Gustafson development will be collected. He also noted that the City would not be collecting
anything on the Longview Estates development at this time.
Council Member Marty noted the fees for the Charter Commission and Police Civil Service
Commission were identical.
Council Member Stigney asked what the charge was for.
City Administrator Miller indicated that City Attorney Riggs had attended a Charter Commission
meeting to provide clarification on a provision of the charter. She then indicated she was not
sure whether the expenditure should be billed to the Commission or Council.
Council Member Stigney asked if Mr. Riggs had attended the meeting in person or by telephone.
City Attorney Riggs indicated he had appeared by telephone.
Council Member Stigney said he was amazed at the costs.
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City Attorney Riggs indicated he had drafted a lengthy letter that was sent to the Commission
explaining the issues.
Council Member Marty asked where the charge for the Police Civil Service Commission came
from.
Finance Director Hansen explained that for budgeting purposes the Commissions were lumped
into one group called Advisory Commissions and that includes the Charter Commission,
Planning Commission and Police Civil Service Commission. He further explained the fees were
primarily for legal fees and the taking of minutes for the Planning Commission.
Council Member Stigney asked whether the Charter Commission asked for the advice or whether
the City Administrator asked for clarification for the Commission.
City Administrator Miller indicated she had received a series of e-mails from the Chair of the
Charter Commission asking for clarification.
Council Member Stigney clarified the amount had not come out of the $15,000 from the
Commission’s budget.
Council Member Thomas indicated that it was a Council directive for clarification and an
attorney opinion on quarterly reports.
Council Member Marty said the cell phone bills seem very high and asked for clarification.
Finance Director Hansen explained that the cell phones are billed to five accounts and it could
appear that the bills are for only five telephones but, in reality, there are 22 or 23 City telephones
that this billing is for. He further explained that there are five accounts set up and the phones for
the various departments assigned to those accounts.
Council Member Marty asked what time period Check Number 107873 to the Spring Lake Park
Fire Department covered.
City Administrator Miller indicated she had put together information as requested by Council
Member Marty at the last Council meeting and indicated she intended to hand it out during the
reports section but could do so now. She then handed out information to Council concerning the
questions raised by Council Member Marty.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Stigney) Motion carried.
Council Member Stigney indicated he had voted no because he was not in favor of paying the
Rotary Club.
Council Member Marty asked that Item H be removed for discussion.
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MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Consent Agenda Item H as Presented.
Council Member Marty asked whether Officer Brose would be paying for his own meals. He
then commented that the $608 included the cost of the convention and transportation.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the figure was an estimate and noted the airfare and hotel
prices may improve.
Council Member Marty said he thinks this is an excellent price in comparison to the National
League of Cities and he is in favor of it.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that Las Vegas as the destination has helped lower the costs.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Stigney requested that Item E be removed for discussion.
STIGNEY/QUICK. To Approve Consent Agenda Item E as Presented.
Council Member Stigney indicated he would like to change the Resolution to leave up to the
discretion of Staff whether or not there is value in trading in the old cart or if it should be kept.
Council amended the Resolution to allow Staff to use its discretion concerning trading in the old
cart.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Consent Agenda Items B, C, D, F, G, I, J, K,
and L as Presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. To Discuss Labor Negotiations
B. To Discuss Threatened/Potential Litigation
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Council would be going into closed session to discuss labor
negotiations and then pending litigation issues.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Recess to Closed Session to Discuss Labor
Negotiations.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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Council recessed at 8:10 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Administration Department Quarterly Report
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that in the fall the City had four department head
vacancies and noted, pending approval at this meeting, there would be one remaining opening.
Assistant City Administrator Reed explained that the Police Civil Service Commission would be
meeting to determine how it wants to handle the hiring process for the Police Chief position.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated Staff had been asked to compile a procedures
manual in the event someone is absent or not able to perform their duties the procedures manual
would assist another employee in completing the tasks required. She then indicated that Staff
would be compiling a manual. She also indicated that it was open enrollment time for the City
and noted that Staff would be conducting elections in the fall.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the City had agreed to sponsor one employee
appreciation event provided it contained an educational component and said Staff would like the
event to be held the week before Memorial Day weekend.
Assistant City Administrator Reed explained that the City is on a May through April calendar for
health insurance and had asked for a 20 month quote for insurance to allow the City to move to a
January to December calendar.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the City has been in mediation and has come to
agreement on some of the items with the Union.
Assistant City Administrator Reed noted that every June 30th all business licenses within the
City expire and she will be sending out packets of information to the 50 license holders in April
and the renewals will be before Council at the second meeting in June.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that every year the Stanton Group publishes a list of
salaries and Mounds View is in Stanton Group 6 which is for Cities with a population of 10,000
to 25,000 residents. She then indicated that Staff would provide salary information for 25
positions.
Assistant City Administrator Reed noted the City recently finished the unemployment hearing for
the former finance director and the City won on appeal. She then indicated the judge had
indicated last week that a ruling would be available on Mr. Hammerschmidt’s case in a few
weeks.
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Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the major project for the Administrative Department
is to organize its records and provide for a central filing system. She then noted that the entire
1997 public book is missing and the new Administrative Assistant will be responsible for
replacing it and for setting up the central filing system.
Assistant City Administrator Reed noted that there were positions open on the various City
Commissions and said that the Mayor and Staff would be providing recommendations and
information to Council in the near future.
Assistant City Administrator Reed handed out a map of the new redistricting for congressional
districts. She then said she is hoping the County will provide her with a more detailed map in the
near future.
Council Member Thomas clarified that Mounds View is one precinct with all of the population in
that precinct. She then noted that Mounds View is the state’s largest precinct.
Council Member Quick indicated the map was not easy to read.
Council Member Thomas indicated that the City should have 60 days to deal with the precinct
changes but due to the lateness of receiving the new map will have only 30 days to meet the
statutory deadline of April 30, 2002.
Mayor Sonterre indicated the City’s new house designation is 51b.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the Mayor, Council Member Thomas and
Council Member Marty are up for re-election this year and noted the filing deadline is in August.
Council Member Quick indicated the filing fee is $20.00.
Council Member Stigney said he thought the fee could not be over $5.00.
Council Member Quick clarified that the City looked into the matter last time and it was
determined that the City is allowed to charge $20.00 for the filing fee.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated she had contacted The Focus to discuss the matter of
the newsletter being delivered late and was told that the truck had broken down and, rather than
sending out a new truck, they waited until the next issue because they did not realize that the
newsletter contained any time-sensitive information. She then explained she had asked for some
type of credit for the delay and was told that none would be issued.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated she had found out that the City believed that 5300
copies of the newsletter were being delivered but only 4500 are being delivered. Also, the City
wants 100% saturation for apartments and The Focus is using only 25% saturation for
apartments. She further commented that she had been given this information verbally and it will
need to be confirmed before the City attempts to remedy the situation. She also commented that
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it may be necessary for the City to explore other options for sending out the newsletter, keeping
in mind that bundling the newsletter with The Focus saves the City money.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that Staff continues to review and update the
personnel manual.
Council Member Stigney indicated he was not aware that the 1997 public book had disappeared
from City Hall and asked that Council be made aware of this type of issue in the future.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated she had sent out an e-mail asking that the book be
brought back and it was not returned.
Council Member Thomas asked whether the position descriptions for the Boards and
Commissions had been put on the website. She then asked if the requests of Ms. Sandback were
resolved.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated Council had adopted a policy for handling the
appointments and noted the job descriptions provided by the department heads would be
discussed at the upcoming work session.
Mayor Sonterre asked whether the Boards and Commissions annual appreciation banquet and
dinner had been planned. He then indicated he would like to have the banquet early in the year.
Council Member Stigney suggested contacting various civic and school groups to see if they
would be interested in delivering the newsletter on a bid basis as a fundraiser. He then indicated
that the Boy Scouts used to deliver the newsletter and it seemed to work out well.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated she had been handling the newsletter in the absence
of an administrative assistant and said there was an issue raised as to what types of groups are
allowed to advertise in the newsletter. She then asked whether only non-profit groups were
allowed to advertise.
Mayor Sonterre indicated that Council had never decided who is allowed to advertise in the
newsletter.
Council Member Stigney indicated that both Donatellis and the Mermaid have advertised in the
newsletter before.
Mayor Sonterre indicated the City has no policy on the matter.
Assistant City Administrator Reed asked for permission to pay for the newsletter delivery at this
time.
It was the consent of Council to allow Staff to pay for the newsletter delivery.
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Council Member Marty asked why it was necessary to wait until May to begin the hiring process
for a Police Chief.
Assistant City Administrator Reed explained that the next work session is next Monday and the
Police Civil Service Commission would not have time to meet to provide its recommendations
concerning the hiring process and will not be able to provide its recommendation until May 1,
2002.
Council Member Marty asked if the position had changed that much in the last two or three
years.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the Police Civil Service Commission is in the
process of rewriting the bylaws and once the Commission provides its recommendation the
matter will come before Council.
Council Member Marty commented that the former chief left in August and the reason this was
put off last fall was because the City was looking for a golf course manager but that has now
been accomplished.
Council Member Quick commented that he has been arguing for over a year that the City needs
more Staff members if Council wants things turned around more quickly.
Council Member Marty said it seems to him the City could begin advertising to make the process
as expedient as possible.
Council Member Quick commented that the Commission has not made its recommendation and
Council has not discussed the matter.
B. Police Department Quarterly Report
Deputy Chief Brennan commented that it has been his experience that the more the public knows
about police operations the better off everyone is.
Deputy Chief Brennan provided a brief overview of his report.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City has 11 patrol officers, two sergeants, two detectives,
one dare officer, and one school resource officer as well as one part time community service
officer. He also noted that the City uses a retired lieutenant when necessary.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City is patrolled 24 hours a day and noted the police
department went to a community policy approach in August of 2001.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that emergency management has been an ongoing priority in
light of the events of September 11, 2001. He then indicated that he has attended numerous
meetings to discuss critical incident matters.
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Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the officers have received various training including use of
force training, hazardous materials, blood borne pathogens, legal update, death notification,
sexual assaults, dealing with difficult people, and critical situation training. He also indicated
that some of the officers have been trained to use the intoxilyzer and nine officers will attend
police pursuit training.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the New Brighton Police Department had provided a no
cost racial profiling training attended by the department.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the clerical personnel has received training on how to operate
the criminal justice data communications network.
Deputy Chief Brennan briefly overviewed the grant funds the police department has pursued.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that one of the officers is an Akido instructor and provides
classes at no cost if anyone is interested.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that two officers have volunteered to work with the Mermaid to
curtail underage drinking and providing false identification.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the officers have received training on the new department
issued firearms.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the police department installed new carpeting in November
of 2001 and built an office for the sergeants and the construction costs were covered entirely by
forfeiture funds.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that $18,000 had been budgeted for revamping the main access
points and, in lieu of that, cosmetic repairs were made by the Public Works Staff for $100.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City entered into a user agreement with the State for tracking
sex offenders. He then noted that BCA access to the Minnesota Repository of Arrest Photo
Database will enhance the department’s ability to identify suspects.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that two brand new police vehicles were ordered in March of
2002 and noted that the unmarked squad did not need the heavy-duty suspension package and the
City was able to save $3,700 for a total cost for both vehicles of $33,822. He then indicated that
the vehicles being replaced would be sold through the semi-annual auction held by the
Maplewood Police Department at a cost of $50.00 per vehicle sold.
Deputy Chief Brennan informed Council that he had been elected Vice President of the Ramsey
County Chief of Police Association and noted he would move to president of the Association in
2003.
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Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that traffic calls were reduced slightly from 373 to 294 while
juvenile and adult arrests were up from 18 to 20 and 121 to 149.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated there has been a lot of concern about drug activity in the City
and he had determined that there has been an increase of drug activity from 37 incidents up to 51.
Mayor Sonterre thanked Deputy Chief Brennan for the thorough report and congratulated him on
being elected Vice President of the Ramsey County Chief of Police Association.
Mayor Sonterre asked for an update on the City’s participation in the drug task force.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City would like to participate but said due to staffing levels
that would not happen until the City could make a bigger commitment to the task force.
Council Member Marty asked if the additional officer was in the budget for this year.
Deputy Chief Brennan said yes.
Council Member Marty asked when the officer would be hired.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the City is waiting to hear how the state budget negotiation issue
is resolved in order to determine the impact on state funding to cities.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 693, an Ordinance Amending
Section 1106.03 of the Mounds View Zoning Code Pertaining to Accessory
Structures
Planner Atkinson indicated this Ordinance had been forwarded to Council by the Planning
Commission because the Commission feels that 1400 square feet of accessory storage is
inadequate for larger lots within the City and is recommending 1800 square feet. He then
indicated that the Ordinance was approved on first reading.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and
Adopt Ordinance 693, an Ordinance Amending Section 1106.03 of the Mounds View Zoning
Code Pertaining to Accessory Structures.
ROLL CALL: Thomas/Marty/Stigney/Quick/Sonterre.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 692, an Ordinance Amending
Section 1006.06 of the Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Development
Controls
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomas. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and
Adopt Ordinance 692, an Ordinance Amending Section 1006.06 of the Mounds View City Code
Pertaining to Development Controls.
ROLL CALL: Marty/Stigney/Thomas/Quick/Sonterre.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. First Reading of Ordinance 695, an Ordinance Renaming a Disconnected
Section of County Road J
Planner Atkinson indicated this matter had been discussed at the work session and noted there
are a few options for the renaming. He then indicated he had determined that there would be an
issue with using 85th Avenue because the new alignment is 85th Avenue. He further indicated he
had polled the 8 residents involved and four residents like Old County Road J, three residents
liked Long Lake Road, and one resident said the City is wasting time and money discussing it.
Mayor Sonterre indicated a resident had come to the meeting to express his opinion but had left
due to the closed session. He then indicated that the resident expressed his strong opinion that it
made the most sense to rename the street Long Lake Road and he feels that residents will have to
change their addresses to include a name change so the number should not be that big of a deal.
Council Member Thomas asked if the street is renamed Old County Road J whether residents
need to change their addresses.
Planner Atkinson indicated it would be appropriate to change the addresses.
Planner Atkinson indicated that both the Public Works Director and Community Development
Director prefer renaming the street Long Lake Road.
Council Member Stigney said he preferred Long Lake Road.
Council Member Quick agreed.
Council Member Marty agreed.
Council Member Thomas agreed.
A resident in the audience commented that this would be the third time he has changed the
number on his house.
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Council Member Quick asked how long he had been there.
The resident indicated he had lived there since 1947 or 1948.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick. To Waive the Reading, Introduce the First Reading and
Approve Ordinance 695, an Ordinance Renaming a Disconnected Section of County Road J.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
F. Consideration of Resolution 5726, a Resolution Approving a Development
Review for the Expansion of FedTech, Operating at 4763 Mustang Circle
Planner Atkinson indicated that FedTech had requested development review and approval for an
expansion. He then indicated that Staff had reviewed the plans and all City requirements have
been met. He then indicated that Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending
approval.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5726, a
Resolution Approving a Development Review for the Expansion of FedTech, Operating at 4763
Mustang Circle.
Mayor Sonterre asked whether this expansion was subject to park dedication fees.
Planner Atkinson indicated it was not.
Council Member Marty indicated he had asked earlier whether the expansion affected the
wetland and had found out the pond was created.
Planner Atkinson indicated the wetland was farther to the west.
Council Member Quick commented that the wetland was filled a long time ago.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
G. Resolution 5732 Approving a Minor Subdivision of 7653 Groveland Road
Planner Atkinson indicated that Mr. Martinson is requesting approval of a subdivision of 7653
Groveland Road which would split off the back portion of the lot which fronts on Silver Lake
Road. He then indicated there was discussion at the Planning Commission level concerning an
already existing drainage issue and residents had asked that any development allowed on the lot
not negatively impact the drainage problem.
Planner Atkinson pointed out that the City Attorney had made some corrections to the Resolution
to include the requirement of easement documents and title work to be reviewed and approved by
the attorney.
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Council Member Marty indicated he had asked earlier whether this would affect the wetland and
learned the wetland was farther south. He then asked whether there would be an easement set
aside to provide room for a trail in the event the City wants to extend a trail in the future.
Planner Atkinson indicated that any trail would be in the right of way and noted the property is
outside of the wetland buffer area.
Council Member Quick asked whether the setback in the back of the newly created lot would be
large enough for drainage and utilities.
Planner Atkinson indicated there would be a 10-foot easement on both parcels for a total of 20
feet.
Council Member Quick expressed concern that the property owner would be able to fill the
easement area.
City Attorney Riggs indicated the easement would become an encumbrance to the public forever.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5732, a
Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of 7653 Groveland Road as Amended by the City
Attorney.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
H. Resolution 5733 Adopting a Purchasing Policy
Finance Director Hansen presented a draft of the purchasing policy and noted the discussed
changes had been incorporated into the document. He then noted Resolution 5733 was attached
that would adopt the purchasing policy and direct Staff to update the personnel policy manual.
Mayor Sonterre thanked Mr. Hansen for his efforts on the purchasing policy.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5733, a
Resolution Adopting a Purchasing Policy.
Council Member Marty asked for clarification of the Staff report where it indicated that Council
should ask the Charter Commission to update the Charter to indicate that sealed bids should
specify $50,000 rather than $25,000.
Finance Director Hansen indicated that $50,000 is the new maximum amount in state statute.
Council Member Marty asked whether the Charter Commission was notified of the request. He
then asked if the personnel manual changes would be brought to Council for approval.
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Finance Director Hansen indicated he could bring the changes to the personnel manual to
Council.
Council Member Marty commented that the credit cards for the City have a credit limit of
$50,000 and he feels that is rather high.
City Administrator Miller indicated that with many cards in the past there were times when the
limit was exceeded so it was raised and when the cards were pulled back the high limit was not
addressed.
Mayor Sonterre asked Staff to come back with a recommendation for an adequate credit limit
amount.
Council Member Marty commented he had thought Council voted down the percentages for
meals.
Council Member Thomas clarified that those that wanted percentages were outvoted.
Council Member Marty indicated that department heads or the deputy would approve invoices.
He then asked who the deputy was.
Finance Director Hansen indicated that deputy is defined elsewhere in the policy and explained
that each department head would appoint someone to approve invoices for payment in their
absence.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty asked Staff to pass this on to the Charter Commission.
City Administrator Miller indicated she would use the procedure for doing so.
I. Consideration of the Re-Organization of Funds Within the Financial
Statements and Additional 2001 Transfers between Funds
1. Resolution 5735 Reclassifying Certain Funds within the Financial Statements and
Additional 2001 Transfers Between Funds.
Finance Director Hansen indicated this matter was discussed at the March 4, 2002 work session
and noted this would create fewer debt service funds for debt service and a special revenue fund
to avoid commingling with TIF funds to avoid the legal entanglements that go along with that.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5735, a
Resolution Reclassifying Certain Funds Within the Financial Statements and Additional 2001
Transfers Between Funds.
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Council Member Marty asked whether the development grant fund needed to be called the
special revenue fund or if it could just be labeled development grant fund.
Finance Director Hansen indicated the reports identify it as special revenue fund.
2. Resolution 5737 Approving Additional 2001 Transfers Between Funds
Finance Director Hansen indicated the purpose of this transfer is to make the December 31, 2001
statement reflect that funds are not available for other items.
Finance Director Hansen indicated that the EDA budget was exceeded because it is difficult to
predict what types of development will occur during the year when budgeting.
Finance Director Hansen indicated he had recommended transferring $1,000,000 to a special
project fund because there is a surplus in the general fund. He then said he has done further
calculating and is recommending that $1,200,000 be transferred to the special project fund
because the general fund is better off than originally thought.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5737, a
Resolution Approving Additional 2001 Transfers Between Funds.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
J. Personnel Action
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Accept the Letter of Resignation Dated March 25,
2002 from Tom Haack Effective Immediately.
Council Member Marty asked whether a license check had been done.
City Administrator Miller indicated that license checks were done sporadically in the past and the
City has implemented a policy whereby all employees by virtue of their job descriptions will
have their driver’s license checked
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
K. Correcting Resolution 5711 Approving Payment to Elegant Thymes
Management Company for Management of the Mounds View Banquet and
Conference Center
Finance Director Hansen indicated that the terminology was corrected in this Resolution to
indicate that net revenues not gross are used and noted that additional revenues for 2001 had
come in and the amount needed to be adjusted.
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Finance Director Hansen explained that, in the beginning of this arrangement, the City was
paying in advance and has gone to paying late and he would like permission to pay on a monthly
basis because after discussing the matter with the auditor and the management company the
confusion as to how to calculate the management fee has been resolved and the matter should
become routine.
Council Member Marty commented that in the Staff report it refers to the problem as an
administrative issue with the former finance director. He then said it is happening with this
finance director as well.
City Administrator Miller clarified that it is not the same situation. With the former finance
director the numbers were continually changing up and down and this is simply a request to
increase the fees paid due to increased revenue being submitted.
Council Member Marty said he thought it was a good idea but in light of the additional revenue
transactions coming in late he suggested a two month delay to allow for accurate figures.
Council Member Quick said he did not agree as he feels people should be paid in a timely
manner.
Council Member Marty said he wanted to get accurate figures after all revenues are in.
Council Member Quick indicated the issue is the City needs to pay its bills in a timely fashion.
Council Member Marty asked whether the term net revenues is the correct term to be used
because he was told at the last meeting that the new contract was based on gross revenues.
City Administrator Miller indicated this is a correction to the Resolution and said the City is
operating under the same conditions as the other contract.
Council Member Marty commented that the other one operated on gross. He then said the City
may be paying on net when it should be gross.
City Administrator Miller indicated it was her understanding that the City is operating under net
revenues and said she would review the matter with the Finance Director.
Council Member Thomas explained that the contract used gross revenues defined to apply to a
certain type of revenue and this Resolution would correct an error in terminology as the number
was a net number. She further explained that all revenues were not included which means
revenues cannot be called gross revenues.
Mayor Sonterre asked if the language is consistent with language in the contract.
City Administrator Miller indicated that Staff and the auditor’s office are recommending
approval.
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Council Member Stigney noted that overpayments, if any, would be put on just and correct
claims and brought to Council.
Finance Director Hansen indicated any over payment would be caught the next month.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5711, a
Resolution Approving Payment to Elegant Thymes Management Company for Management of
the Mounds View Banquet and Conference Center.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
L. Resolution 5738 Authorizing Contract for Professional Services for Ehlers &
Associates
Finance Director Hansen explained that each year the City must submit reports to the State
Auditor’s Office on TIF related issues. He then explained that, in the past, the reports were
prepared by the Finance Director but the Finance Director departed just prior to when the report
needed to be submitted and the former Economic Development Coordinator stepped in and
submitted it but was unfamiliar with the process and the City has been notified by the State of
some discrepancies in the report.
Finance Director Hansen indicated he was seeking approval to hire Ehlers & Associates to
prepare the report and correct last years report due to the complexity of the issues involved and
other work duties making it impossible for him to address the matter on a timely basis. He then
explained that once the issues are resolved the report should become a matter of routine and he
will be submitting reports in the future.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5738, a
Resolution Authorizing Contract for Professional Services for Ehlers & Associates.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
M. Gas ‘n Splash SAC Fee Repayment Agreement
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Staff had reached a repayment
agreement with the Mr. Mack, the owner of Gas ‘n Splash for the repayment of uncollected SAC
fees in the amount of $43,050. Mr. Mack has agreed to make $1,000 payments for a duration of
48 months at an interest rate of 7%, if approved by Council. He then indicated that the Finance
Director has recommended that the outstanding amounts be certified to the tax rolls to ensure
repayment should the business fail or be sold.
Director Ericson asked for approval of the 7% interest rate and the duration of 48 months and
indicated he would provide a Resolution for approval at the next meeting.
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Council Member Stigney asked if the Resolution would address default.
Director Ericson indicated there should not be a default. He then explained that the amounts
would be certified to the tax rolls and, if taxes are unpaid, the property would go tax forfeiture
and, when sold, the City would get its money.
Council Member Thomas commented that if the owner does not make tax payments then the
property would go tax forfeiture.
Director Ericson indicated that using the tax rolls eliminates the need for Staff to administer and
collect the balance.
N. Resolution 5723 Authorizing the Purchase of Video Monitoring Equipment
for the MVCC
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated he had further defined the components to be used at the
Community Center for video monitoring. He then indicated he had revised his recommendation
from six locations to four and noted that the system would be expandable up to eight cameras.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the vendor was able to identify better pricing and put together a
revised proposal that is $1,000 less than the other bids and includes installation, materials,
training, and a one year service contract.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that a color camera would be used at the entrance but black and
white cameras at the other locations. He explained this would be a cost saving measure and
noted the resolution on the black and white cameras is better than the color cameras.
Council Member Marty asked for clarification as to whether the installation was included.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the first bid did not include installation but this bid does.
Council Member Thomas asked whether there has been any resolution with what to do with the
outdoor basketball courts as far as supervision.
Deputy Chief Brennan indicated he had not looked at anything for outside surveillance but said
there are options available.
Council Member Thomas said she has an issue with students from outside of the area and she is
not sure who is responsible for that yet.
Mayor Sonterre indicated the matter needed to be discussed with the YMCA and said they are
not taking money for external activities.
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Council Member Thomas commented that, if they are not going to be responsible for security of
the building it is not fair to have a security problem on the premises that they are not responsible
for.
Mayor Sonterre asked City Administrator Miller to look into the matter.
Council Member Stigney indicated it was possible to add cameras in the future.
Council Member Thomas said she feels the City needs to identify weak spots in the security
chain.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5723, a
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Video Monitoring Equipment for the MVCC.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
O. Resolution 534, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Alteration Permit and
Lease Agreement for the Expansion of the Clear Channel Billboard at 2373
County Highway 10
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the City was holding off issuing the
wetland alteration permit until the applicant had received approval from Rice Creek Watershed
District. He then indicated that Rice Creek Watershed has approved the permit without any
stipulations or suggestions.
Director Ericson indicated he had reviewed the wetland alteration permit requirements and all
have been satisfied. He noted that this amounts to a total filling of 100 square feet. The City
Forester has reviewed the plan and had no issue with it.
Director Ericson indicated he had added a stipulation that says complete removal of trees shall
not be allowed. He then commented that a previous submittal had suggested a 55 foot deep
parallel section to the right of way cleared to maintain visibility and noted the City is not
agreeable to that.
Director Ericson indicated it does appear that some trees and shrubs will be removed on the
periphery but not much has changed. He then indicated that thorny briar bushes will be planted
inside the structure to keep people out. He further indicated that the City Attorney has approved
the easement agreement.
Director Ericson noted the initial payment of $50,000 would come to the City with the issuance
of the permit and the annual payments will follow.
Council Member Thomas said that by voting to approve this she is trusting Community
Development Director Ericson a lot because she is concerned with any tree removal and will be
the first to call if trees that are not to be removed are.
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Director Ericson indicated he was aware that trees are a sensitive issue in Mounds View and it is
his intent not to lose any trees that do not need to come out.
City Attorney Riggs indicated the original version of the document would have given control
over the entire property to Clear Channel and, after negotiation and agreement, the document is
very livable for the City.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5634, a
Resolution Approving a Wetland Alteration Permit and Lease Agreement for the Expansion of
the Clear Channel Billboard at 2373 County Highway 10.
Council Member Marty said he likes the fact that the City is getting money but he does not like
the larger billboard. He also said he is concerned with the trees and commented that there was an
issue with the theater and tree removal.
Director Ericson indicated that once he finds out what trees are to be removed if he has even an
inkling there could be an issue he will bring the matter back to Council.
Council Member Quick asked if Council wanted to entertain an ordinance on the removal of
trees.
Council Member Thomas indicated she would like to entertain the option of a tree removal
ordinance at some point in the future.
Council Member Quick asked that discussion of a tree removal ordinance be put on a work
session agenda.
Mayor Sonterre noted if trees are removed there would be a replacement value.
Council Member Thomas indicated that replacement has no value to her. She then said the issue
is when somebody goofs, which has happened twice in last two years.
Director Ericson suggested holding the building permit until the trees are flagged and approved
by Council.
Council Member Stigney asked if the developer is proposing cutting outside the easement.
Director Ericson said yes but he does not believe there is much there to take out and noted any
tree to be removed will be marked and after the billboard is constructed nothing can be removed
from outside the easement area.
Council Member Stigney commented that he disagreed with the total scope of the project and
will not support it.
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Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Marty/Stigney) Motion carried.
P. Resolution 5740 Hiring a new Administrative Assistant for the Department
of Administration
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that Staff is recommending Desiree Crane for the
position of Administrative Assistant in the Administration Department. She then indicated that
Ms. Crane has experience as an office manager in the aviation field and has served as a legal
secretary for a private firm. Ms. Crane would start at Step 2, $33,635 and would move to Step 3
after six months and Step 4 after one year. Hiring would be contingent upon reference checks.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5740, a
Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of a new Administrative Assistant for the Department of
Administration.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Q. Resolution 5739 Hiring a New Golf Course Manager
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the recommendation is to hire David Longville as
the Golf Course Manager. She then noted that Mr. Longville has 17 years of experience as a
certified golf course superintendent, a BS in environmental horticulture and a BA in business
administration. She further noted that Mr. Longville has been informed that all changes need to
be brought before Council for approval.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated the salary proposal would be to start at Step 4 and
increase to Step 5 after six months pending satisfactory performance reviews. The Resolution
would also approve up to $4,000 for moving expenses.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5739, a
Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of a New Golf Course Manager.
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Council Member Marty asked whether all the background checks have been completed
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that a criminal background check, a driver’s license
check as well as a reference check would be done. She then indicated that Mr. Longville would
need to obtain a commercial driver’s license in Minnesota as he holds one in Illinois.
Council Member Stigney asked whether a current employer check would be done.
Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the current employer would be checked.
Council Member Stigney said he did not see a significant reason to increase from Step 4 to Step
5 after six months because this individual is higher salaried and there will be a cost of living raise
at the first of the year.
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Council Member Marty indicated he concurred with Council Member Stigney.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
10. REPORTS
Council Member Thomas commented that session is not done yet.
Mayor Sonterre indicated he had gone to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners meeting
and they voted unanimously to approve the sale of the tax forfeited land known as LaPort
Meadows to the City for $1.00. He then indicated there were discrepancies in the house and
senate file and the issues should be resolved soon.
Council Member Marty pointed out that the City has received approximately $300,000 worth of
services from Northwest Youth and Family Services so far.
Council Member Marty indicated that it was brought to his attention that there was a reciprocal
agreement with the Mounds View School District to hold the School Board Election at the
Community Center but the City charged them $200.00.
City Administrator Miller indicated the maintenance department has informal arrangements with
other communities and the Assistant City Administrator had discussed the item during reports
and received direction to bill for services and that was done.
Council Member Marty indicated he was aware that the discussion took place but he was not
aware of the reciprocal agreements.
City Administrator Miller indicated the reciprocal agreement was for maintenance. She then said
she agrees that informal agreements can be mutually beneficial but she has concerns with the
maintenance staff entering into agreements that bind the rest of the staff without the rest of the
staff being made privy to them. She further indicated she is going to discuss the matter with the
Public Works Director.
Council Member Marty asked that the matter be added to the upcoming work session discussion.
Council Member Quick asked Council Member Marty where he received his information because
he was not aware of any informal arrangements with the school district. He then said he knew
the City used to rent space from the school district at a couple of different buildings and
participated in paying their employees to manage or supervise those sites at different times.
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Council Member Marty indicated he had changed his oil and stopped by public works to drop off
oil and some of the guys mentioned this and he contacted Mr. Lee and City Administrator Miller
to suggest that something be worked out. He then commented that at the last meeting it came up
that the City has an agreement with Blaine for sewer flushing and gets to use a road grader in the
spring to save the City $3,000 to $4,000.
Council Member Quick asked whether whomever Council Member Marty spoke to could
elaborate and provide more information because the election was in November.
Council Member Marty asked whether Mayor Sonterre had paid the bill for the fitness
equipment.
Mayor Sonterre indicated he would pay the bill by the end of the month.
Council Member Quick asked if Council Member Marty paid for his data practices request.
Council Member Marty said no, he has not picked it up.
Council Member Quick suggested that Council needed to discuss repayment of bills owed to the
City by Council Members.
City Administrator Miller handed out responses to questions raised at the last meeting. She then
indicated the Finance Director has some questions concerning accelerated payment arrangements
to the fire department.
Mayor Sonterre asked how things were progressing with planning the Festival in the Park.
City Administrator Miller indicated the City Attorney and she had met with Sherry Gund to
discuss issues concerning the contract. She then indicated Staff will continue to work on the
matter.
Mayor Sonterre indicated that Council Member Quick had requested financial information from
the golf course and asked whether that information is available.
City Administrator Miller indicated the information was not available and said the City may not
be able to provide all the information requested because the information may not be able to be
obtained.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 11, 2002 City Council Minutes.
Council Member Marty requested the following changes: On Page 1, quick should not be
capitalized. On Page 11 add “for the safety of the citizens”. On Page 19, fourth paragraph insert
a comma after the word applications.
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Council Member Thomas asked permission to abstain.
Consent was given.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the Minutes of the City Council for March
11, 2002 as Amended.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, April 1, 2002
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2002
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at 11:57 p.m.
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