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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994/05/09 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View; MN 55112 CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7 : 00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 1994 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Wuori, Trude, Quick and Blanchard MEMBERS ABSENT: None • ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Manager; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry; Paul Harrington, City Planner Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator; Mike Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Item 1: Consideration of a Settlement with Waste Disposal Engineering for the Andover Landfill to be added as Item N. (Samantha Orduno, City Administrator - Presenter) Item 2 : Discussion Regarding 800 MHZ Radio System Proposed by the County to be added as Item O. (Mayor Linke - Presenter) APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve Minutes of April 25, 1994, Council Regular Meeting Councilmember Trude presented spelling corrections regarding new Planning Commissioner's name on pages twelve and thirteen. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 111 Mounds View City Council Page Two 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: The April 6, 1994 Approved Planning Commission minutes were submitted for Council acceptance. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Accept the April 6, 1994 Planning Commission Minutes VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no special order of business for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda. Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were no items removed. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. 411 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Ed Murray, 5440 Adams, long time resident of the City stated that he uses the compost pile a great deal. Mr. Murray stated that a long time ago he took compost to the University of Minnesota and discovered that Ramsey County was putting street sweepings into the compost pile. Murray stated that the compost pile is much better now and he stated that he feels that the attendant at the site is doing a great job. Murray has not found any cans, plastic wrappings or lumber in the compost. Murray questioned the City Council as to—what—he—had heard regarding the City_pu-r-chss±ng some houses in the park area to enlarge the park. Murray stated that the purchase of these houses would be alot more than $4 , 000 paid by the City for clean up of illegal dumping in the compost site. Mayor Linke clarified that the purchase of those houses has been in the plan for enlarging that park since 1978 , however, at this time the City has no plans to purchase any houses. Linke stated that eventually, perhaps, if the house in the back of the park would come up for sale the City may consider purchasing it to enlarge the park. Mr. Murray stated that rumor also has it that the City has been dumping brush at the compost site late at night as well as lumber from the • construction of the homes on Long Lake Road. Mounds View City Council Page Three • Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Mayor Linke reiterated that at the last meeting the Council has asked the residents to help the City in discovering who is illegally dumping in the park. Mayor Linke reflected on a telephone call from a resident who informed the City Administrator that he followed someone who proceeded to dump brush in the compost site near the attendant. The resident asked the attendant why this person was dumping brush and the attendant stated he hadn't noticed and made the person pick up the brush and put it back into his truck. Mr. Murray stated that when he was there earlier today there were three pick up trucks with trailers loading compost. Mr. Murray stated that getting rid of the compost site for $4 , 000 is a small amount. Mayor Linke stated that the City is asking Ramsey County to locate an alternate site for the compost site. Linke stated that all sites that the City proposed were rejected by the County for various reasons. Mr. Murray asked where these sites were located. Mayor Linke indicated that there was a site by the new golf course which the County stated was too close to one home. Linke indicated that there was another site along Mustang Drive and Councilmember Quick had proposed • a site at the arsenal. Arden Hills leases a site from the Army for that purpose. Mr. Murray stated that the amount of people who are against moving or relocating the compost site out of the City is a great number and there will be some really angry citizens if they have to drive a long way to a compost site. Councilmember Blanchard went over the conclusions that were reached at the last Council Work Session at which Zach Hanson, Ramsey County, and Patrick Harris, from the County Commissioner's office, were in attendance. Blanchard stated that the City stated what the problems were with regard to—the—site, .-e--. , turning -over of the—compost earl-y_on Sunday mornings. Mr. Hanson stated that he was not aware of this problem, but it would not happen again. Hanson indicated that perhaps the County could help out with fence repair and could also help with some screening, however, if the compost site is relocated the County will not help with those items at all. Blanchard stated that communication is a big factor with regards to the site and the citizens must work with the City and the City, in turn, must work with the County. Blanchard further stated that the City Council had passed a resolution at their May 9, 1994 , regular meeting to keep the current site open until another site is found. Mayor Linke stated that the attendant at the site had been telling people that the site would be closed and did not tell them an alternative site 0 was being sought. Linke stated that this was not correct information and the site will not be closed until an alternative site is found. Mounds View City Council Page Four 411 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Councilmember. Trude stated that she called the County and asked the County if they would purchase the homes to make the site larger. The County indicated that they have some money to help with the fence and screening but would not spend a dollar if the site were to be moved. Trude explained the five Councilmembers hold quite different opinions on the site and the opinion of some is not the opinion of all five. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 : 05 To Consider Formal Approval for the Amendments to the Tax Increment Financing Plans for the Consolidation of the City's Three Development Districts Into the "Mounds View Economic Development Project" , Resolution No. 4564 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 28 . Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Resolution No. 4564 gives formal approval for the Amendments to the Tax Increment Financing Plans for consolidation of the City's three Development Districts into the "Mounds View Economic Development Project. Orduno explained that the Plans consolidate and amend the three Development Programs for those Development Districts and redesignate that unified program as the Project Plan. Orduno further stated that these plans also amend the Project Plan 0 and the three tax increment plans to reflect additional goals, activities and expenditures for various Council identified development and redevelopment. Orduno noted that the amendments provide for flexibility in anticipation of future development costs and that the primary purpose for the consolidation of the three Development Districts into one Project Area is to utilize a degree of funding flexibility for projects which may take place anywhere within the Project Area. Orduno also stated that consolidation will provide development and redevelopment opportunities that would allow the EDA and City to accomplish development and redevelopment priorities in areas that prior to this lacked funding mechanisms. M-ayor Linke s-tated that—this is another step—that is being taken by the City which was a result of the Focus 2000 group. Alice Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked where the three development districts are located. Orduno stated that the districts are the Business Park, north and south, Highway 10 corridor and Sysco. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 32 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4564 Approving Economic Development Project and Tax Increment Financing Amendments 411 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page Five 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Consideration of Resolution No. 4568 Authorizing Budget Transfer for 1994 Five Year Goal Program Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that the Five Year Goal Program represents the goals and objectives for the next five years and outlines the action priorities by which the goals will be accomplished. Orduno stated that the intent is to mail or deliver this brochure to every stakeholder in the City of Mounds View. Orduno further stated that this brochure is in addition to the City Newsletters and, therefore, a transfer from the contingency account to the administration account would be necessary. Councilmember Trude asked if the City Newsletter Account could handle this expenditure. Orduno stated that there will be a mailing regarding the nuisance ordinance. Orduno stated that the City is averaging one per month and it isn't known what will transpire at the end of the year. Councilmember Trude suggested that the funds be taken out of the !II publication budget and if, at the end of the year, this fund is short a transfer can be made from contingency. A discussion followed regarding the number of the newsletters already mailed and the size of those newsletters. It was pointed out that there has been an increased size to the newsletters to include Focus 2000 recommendations and to include items requested by the residents. Mayor Linke noted that the last newsletter was the largest ever put out by the City. Councilmember Blanchard stated that contingency is to be used for unexpected items. Blanchard stated that she concurred with Counci ember Trude in_tha he-_fundssh-ould be taken out_of the newsletter fund and a transfer made from contingency later, if necessary. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution Approving the Publication and City-Wide Mailing of the 1994 Five Year Goal Program Brochure VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Bid Award to Anderson Systems, Inc. for the Sum of $41, 396 . 00 to be Funded from Account 680-4120-703 and Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign Change Orders Not to Exceed 10% 410 Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, reported that the tuckpointing of the water pump houses was a project that was identified 5 years Mounds View City Council Page Six 410 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 ago. Ulrich stated that staff had advertised for bids for this project and received four, however, one was rejected because it was not complete. The low bidder was Anderson Systems at a bid of $41, 396. 00. Councilmember Quick asked Ulrich to describe what tuckpointing was. Ulrich described the tuckpointing procedure which briefly consisted of removing old mortar and repacking with no mortar. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Award the Bid for Tuckpointing of the Five Well Houses to Anderson Systems, Inc. for the Sum of $41, 396 to be Funded from Account 680-4120-703 and Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign Change Orders Not to Exceed 10% VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Purchase of Two 1994 Ford Tauruses from Midway Ford Equipped with City Communication Radios for $28 , 576. 34 to be Funded From Account 100-4260-703 with a Transfer of that Amount from Account No. 100-2606 (Fund balance for ensuing years budget) to Account 100-4260-703 111 Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, reported that due to the increase in City staffing levels and the fact that transportation is a necessity to fulfill these jobs, staff requests that two additional staff cars be purchased. Ulrich reported that staff would benefit more by buying new cars from the state bid, rather than purchasing used cars. Ulrich stated that the price of purchasing a 1994 Ford Taurus is $12 , 641 versus a used 1994 Caprice Classic with 18 , 000 miles for $13 , 000. Ulrich noted that it is staff's suggestion that these cars be equipped with communication radios at an additional charge of $1600. 00 Councilmember-- Trude asked--what the need was for f-u-l-1 si-zed—ca-r-s. Ulrich responded that if more members of staff are attending a seminar or conference, they can ride together. Councilmember Trude voiced her concern regarding staff cars being equipped with mobile phones versus radios. Ulrich explained that having staff cars equipped with radios is a safety feature for the employees. The employee would have a way to reach help if the car broke down or if they became involved in a dangerous situation when doing their job. Linke also explained that cellular phones would be more costly • consideration purchase, hookup, $10. 00 monthly charge plus air time. Mounds View City Council Page Seven 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve the Purchase of Two Ford Tauruses from Midway Ford Equipped with City Communication Radios for $28 , 576 . 34 to be Funded from Account 100-4260-703 with a Transfer of that Amount from Account No. 100-2606 (fund balance designated for ensuing year's budget) to Account 100-4260-703 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4558 , Hiring of Golf Course Superintendent Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, presented a brief outline of the qualifications needed for the Golf Course Superintendent position. Cruikshank reported that seven candidates were chosen to interview. The candidates were interviewed by the interview panel on May 4 . The interview panel recommends the hiring of Kurt Johnson. Cruikshank noted that Mr. Johnson met all of the requirements of the position and has an excellent work history which indicates he can perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Councilmember Trude asked if Mr. Johnson had a strong financial background. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained that Mr. Johnson had worked in Brooklyn Park with the Park and Recreation Director and City Manager as a key player and, therefore, had worked with the financial aspects of the golf course. Orduno further explained that Mr. Johnson had taken their golf course from bare ground to a successful endeavor. Orduno stated that she was on the interview panel for this position and all the candidates were good. The candidates all seemed to have their strong areas of expertise in one area or another, but Mr. Johnsonseemed strong--inal.l_aspectsof—the position. Cruikshank stated that Mr. Johnson has a Bachelor's Degree in Park and Recreation from the University of Minnesota. Councilmember Blanchard commented that Mr. Johnson would be starting May 23 . Blanchard asked when the preliminary layout would begin. Orduno responded stating that three T's are almost ready. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked if this would be a six or twelve month position for $40, 000 and what would this superintendent be responsible for in the winter. • Orduno explained that it would be a twelve month position. The superintendent would be responsible for promotional activities, Mounds View City Council Page Eight 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 preparations for opening, would have staff to hire, golf course manager to hire, make sure the irrigation system is operational, and observation and preparation beginning as early as March for operation of the driving range. Ed Murray asked who the staff consists of. Orduno indicated that there will be a maintenance crew which would be seasonal until after the season ends. The only full time person would be the golf course superintendent. The manager would be part time and would supervise the maintenance crew. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4558 Approving the Hire of Kurt Johnson, Golf Course Superintendent, to be Funded Out of Account No. 100-4375-010 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4561 Adopting the 1995 Budget Calendar Don Brager, Finance Director-Treasurer, reported that Section 7 . 04 of the City Charter prescribes the requirements for a Budget Calendar. Staff has compiled a schedule of dates in the form of Resolution No. 4561 listing anticipated activities in connection with budget activities. Brager also reported that a letter and copy of the budget calendar resolution would be sent to all FOCUS participants and those persons who participated in the last Truth In Taxation Hearing as well as the resolution would be posted in the City Hall lobby. Brager stated that there would be a special information meeting in late October, which is separate and apart from the formal budget hearing. Brager announced that all budget meetings are open to the public. -Mayor-Linke annaunced thaf_or thase persons who were not part of the FOCUS Groups, copies of the budget calendar still can be obtained by contacting City Hall. Linke stated that eleven meetings will be held by the City Council. Brager further stated that this list of budget meeting dates provides ample opportunity for citizens to become informed and to participate in the budget process if they so desire. Councilmember Trude stated that there would be a change in budgeting this year in response to Focus Group recommendations and asked Don Brager to explain that change. Brager explained that the City would be switching from a department • line item budget to a program performance budget and cited how this type of budgeting differs from what was previously done. Mounds View City Council Page Nine 411 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Councilmember Trude indicated that she was impressed with the 1994 Budget copy. Trude stated that citizens can review a copy of the budget at the library. Orduno informed the public that the City also has loan out copies of the budget for citizen's review. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4561 Adopting the 1995 Budget Calendar VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Ordinance No. 538 Amending Appendix A, Specific Rezonings of the Mounds View Municipal Code Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that at the May 3 , 1994 City Council Work Session, the Council reviewed the request of the Westminster Corporation for an 83 unit Senior Housing Project to be located at 2701 County Road I. Harrington further reported that as part of this request, the applicant asked that the Council rezone the property to be utilized for the development from B-2 , Limited Business to PUD, Planned Unit • Development. Harrington explained that the rezoning would allow the project to "massage" the requirements of the Municipal Code as they relate to setbacks, area, parking and density. The Planning Commission has approved this request. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Waive the Reading and Approve Formal Introduction Ordinance no. 538 Amending Appendix A, "Specific Rezonings" of the Mounds View Municipal Code VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Consideration and Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 539 Amending Appendix- ,_Specific Rezonings o_the Mounds_View MunicipaLCode Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that at the May 2 , 1994 Council Work Session, the •City Council reviewed the request of C. G. Hill for a development proposal on the Building M site in the Mounds View Business Park. Harrington further reported that as part of their request, the applicant asked that the Council rezone the property to be utilized for the development from B-3 , Highway Business to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Harrington explained that the rezoning would allow the property to be zoned consistent with the other properties in the Park. The Planning Commission has approved this request. • MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Waive the Reading and Approve Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 539 Amending Appendix A, Specific Rezonings of the Mounds View Municipal Code Mounds View City Page Pa e Ten 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 II VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried H. Consideration and Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 537 Amending Appendix A, Specific Rezonings of the Mounds View Municipal Code Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that at the May 2 , 1994 , Council Work Session, the City Council reviewed the request of Everest Development, representing Multi-Tech, for a development proposal on the property immediately west of the existing Multi-Tech facility at 2205 Woodale Drive. Harrington further reported that as partof this request, the applicant asked that the Council rezone the property to be utilized for the development from B-3 , Highway Business to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Harrington explained that the rezoning would allow the property to be zoned consistent with other properties in the Park. The Planning Commission has approved this request. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Wuori to Waive the Reading and Approve Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 537 Amending Appendix A, Specific Rezonings of the Mounds View Municipal Code VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • I . Consideration of Resolution No. 4563 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Mounds. View Business Park West Addition Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that at the May 2 , 1994 Council Work Session, the Council reviewed the request of Everest Development for a major subdivision which would create two (2) lots on the property which is immediately west of the Multi-Tech property at 2205 Woodale Drive. Harrington further explained that approval of the plat, is part of, and necessary for, the proposed 60, 000 square foot addition to the Multi-Tech Facility. Harrington stated that staff had reviewed the proposal against the requirements se-tf-o-r-th-in Title 1200, "Subd v s onsa-of the Municipal Code and found that it meets all provisions stipulated. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4563 Approving the Preliminary Plat of the Mounds View Business Park West Addition VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried J. Consideration of Resolution No. 4562 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Mounds View Business Park East Building M Addition Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Mounds View City Council Page Eleven - . Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 at the May 2 , 1 994, Council Work Session the City Council reviewed the request of C. G. Hill for a major subdivision which would create a lot available for the construction of their 30, 000 square foot facility. Harrington further reported that staff has reviewed the proposal against the requirements setforth in Title 1200, "Subdivisions" of the Municipal Code and found that it meets all provisions stipulated. The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4562 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Mounds View Business Park East, Building M Addition VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried K. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4565 Authorizing the Services of Community Resources Partnership for the Implementation of the Community Partnership Program Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, stated that at the May 2 , 1994 Council Work Session, Sarah Nelson of Community Resources Partnership gave a presentation regarding the Community • Partner's Program. Bennett explained that the Community Partners Program consists of a comprehensive written survey of Mounds View businesses followed by interviews with business representatives to discuss, in-person, business issues, concerns and future needs. Bennett presented a list of benefits identified by other surrounding cities who have participated in the program. Bennett noted that this is a 6-8 month program and would cost $12 , 500 . MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4565 Authorizing the Services of Community Resources Partnership for the Implementation of the Community Partnership Program VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried L. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4567 Authorizing Participation in the North Metro Mayor's Association Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that the issue of membership with the North Metro Mayor's Association has been discussed at two previous Council Work Sessions, the last one being May 2 , 1994 . Mayor Linke read a letter from Joseph Strauss for the audience. Mayor Linke stated that he felt that the City should become a member for the remainder of the year to see if the City should 4110 remain a member after that period of time is complete. Mounds View City Council Page Twelve 41, Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read Councilmember Wuori's comments as Councilmember Wuori was suffering from laryngitis. Wuori stated that at the May 2 work session representatives of the North Metro Mayor's Association described to us many of the successful projects they have worked on and explained how they reach a unified position before putting a project on their legislative agenda. Wuori stated that she had asked if they had every addressed Anoka County Airport expansion and requested that they convene a meeting and invite Mounds View to attend where that subject would be a topic of discussion. Wuori stated that Mr. Joseph Strauss, Executive Director of the Association responded with a letter to Mayor Linke reiterating the steps that would be taken if the problem of airport expansion were to be brought before the Association in the future. Wuori stated that this response came no where near answering her request, therefore, she cannot support membership in the North Metro Mayor's Association at this time. Mayor Linke stated that he understood where Councilmember Wuori was coming from. Linke stated, however, that the City has an agreement with the Airports Commission and there is nothing to talk about regarding the airport issue at this time. The Airport Commission is not asking to do anything beyond what is in the • agreement. Councilmember Trude stated that opinions had been stated at previous meetings regarding participation in this Association. Trude stated that staff had updated the Council in the last issue of This Is It regarding the MAC. Trude asked Orduno to review what had been printed in This Is It. Orduno stated a meeting was called by MAC to upgrade the Master Plan for the airport in terms of a tower and runway. Cathy Bennett was at a meeting where this was mentioned and Orduno stated that she had also heard it from others and that this issue is coming to the forefront. Councilmember Trude stated that the City should save its money in case the airport rears its head. Councilmember Blanchard stated that she is in opposition to the City joining the North Metro Mayor's Association. Blanchard stated that she does not feel that this organization is going to be good for the City of Mounds View. Blanchard stated that if the City needs to lobby they should get someone who could lobby directly for the City. Blanchard stated that the expansion of the airport had come from this group. Mayor Linke stated that he couldn't disagree enough with 111 Councilmember Blanchard's comments. Mounds View City Council Page Thirteen 0 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Councilmember Trude stated that to keep up with legislative happenings she keeps in contact with the State Senator, County Commissioner and State Representatives. Mayor Linke stated that the senator and representatives were given a list of 17 items of concern by the Mounds View City Council and none of those concerns were addressed. Councilmember Quick stated that approximately 1/3 of the City's budget comes from the State of Minnesota. Quick stated that the small amount that it costs to join the North Metro Mayor's Association is nothing in comparison to the City's $1 million budget, therefore, the City should join this group to protect the $1 million. Quick stated that the City sweats blood until the legislative session is done with session so it can pick up the pieces to see where the City's budget will be at. Councilmember Trude stated that everything that the North Metro Mayor's Association has ever fought for has not passed. Trude also pointed out that the legislative session is over and done now so of what benefit would the Association be at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4567 Authorizing Participation in North Metro Mayor's Association VOTE: 2 ayes 3 nays Motion Failed M. Consideration of Resolution No. 4566 Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Support the Implementation of a Marketing Program for the City of Mounds View Cathy Bennet, Economic Development Coordinator, reported that the 1994 budget anticipated an additional staff person for the Economic Development Coordinator position but did not allocate funds to support the work plans for that position. Bennett further reported thatt_aas recommended-that the proposed transfer of necessary_ funds be put on this agenda. Bennett explained that the 1994 City Council/Staff Strategic Planning Session and also through the Focus 2000 meetings that improving the business climate to both retain and attract new companies to the City and enhance the positive image was crucial to the future prosperity of the City. Bennett noted that to support these goals the production of several marketing materials is necessary. Bennett explained that the City, in order to capture potential investment opportunities and educate citizens, businesses and political leaders the City must participate in professional development conferences and forums, press releases and a business newsletter. Bennett reported that the implementation of the 1994 . Work Plan for the Economic Development Marketing program would be funded by the total transfer of $3 , 950. Mounds View City Council Page Fourteen • Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Mayor Linke stated that State Representative, Geri Evans, put in for grant money by the state for this program. Linke stated that the Council had heard that it did not get heard in committee and died. Linke stated he spoke with Representative Evans and she informed him that it now is attached to another bill and it is on the Governor's desk to be signed. If this bill gets passed, the City would be reimbursed this funding. Councilmember Trude stated that grants are the best way to pay for these costs. Trude further asked if this money is coming out of the TIF funds as money can be set aside for administrative funding. Orduno stated that 10% of EDA TIF funds can be used for administrative costs. Councilmember Trude asked that the resolution be amended by removing, "AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY" from the title of the resolution and the entire first paragraph as the Economic Development Authority never discussed this nor made a recommendation. Also, where reference is made to the Economic Development Authority in the fourth WHEREAS should also be stricken. 111 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4566 Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget to Support the Implementation of a Marketing Program for the City of Mounds View VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried N. Consideration of a Settlement with Waste Disposal for the Andover Landfill Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that since the Spring of 1991 the City's Spring Clean Up event had been suspended. Orduno explained that the City had received alot of calls asking why the City did not have Spring Clean Up. The City had a clean up day this year but it was not subsidized by the City. Orduno reported that the City has been served with pending litigation from the Waste Disposal Litigation site. This is a PRP group that has been put together. Andover Landfill was designated as a Superfund site and the potentially responsible parties were identified. The clean up cost is $24 million and the PRP group has banded together to go after or pursue any and all users. The City of Mounds View was identified as a transporter of various different loads for the 1991 Spring Clean Up and two services in 1989 and one in 1983 . The charge by the landfill to the City for using the landfill was $4 , 327 for that Spring Clean Up. A settlement being 4/1 offered to us is $12 , 000 before May 13 or $15, 000 thereafter plus any attorneys that they incur for going after all the people who did Mounds View City Council Page Fifteen • Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 not join with them in the initial settlement with EPA. Orduno read the business that were involved. Several corporations have chosen not to pursue claims against the City of Mounds View. Orduno would like to say that the cities in the area are banding together like they did with Oak Grove but the various cities are either taking the settlement offers or not settling. Orduno stated that if Mounds View settles there are covenants that if EPA finds additional materials on the site they could come back for more money. Mounds View's trip tickets very clearly state Spring Clean Up and how much was brought. Orduno stated that the City did not transport anything that residents would not transport on their own. Orduno stated that this is not the last of the landfill litigations. The City has filled out the questionnaire for East Bethel. Orduno stated that she is not clear if the legislation could help the City or not. Trude stated that maybe our lobbying dollars should be spent on getting the Superfund legislation killed. Attorneys advice is that they don't know which way it will go. The City could settle now or wait and see what happens in the future. Orduno stated that the Council should consider this settlement and that the City should get a written opinion from the legal counsel. Orduno reported that she could call to get an extension on the settlement payment. Trude stated that the Council has not had the opportunity to read anything about it. Mayor Linke asked Orduno to contact the City Attorney and ask for an opinion and then contact him and he could call an emergency meeting if necessary. 0. Discussion Regarding 800 Megahertz System Linke reported that there is a metro-wide study going on to move all radio bands to an 800 megahertz area. Counties are attempting to work to set up a policy board and use the old 911 policy board as it systems which leaves out all the cities. This would give the City no voice on the board. There are saying the 911 system and radio system are very similar. Linke stated that this was brought up for information and that he would look at it carefully at the AMM level and the RCLLG legislative committee. This would cost the City a lot of money to change all radios over to 800 megahertz . Linke stated that legislature put together a committee put together 411 by Metropolitan Council and now are looking to put together a policy board. The group has been meeting for eight months. Mounds View City Council Page Sixteen • Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Linke stated the counties are trying to assert their power at this time. Trude commented that this would be another state mandated cost. REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick: No report Councilmember Blanchard: No report Councilmember Wuori: No report Councilmember Trude: No report Report of Mayor Linke: a. ) Thanked all residents who stopped on White Cane Day and gave their donations. b. ) Thanked his wife for putting up with him for 25 years as it was his 25th anniversary. • c. ) Passed on best wishes to Samantha Orduno's daughter who was involved in an MTC bus accident two blocks from home. Report of Administrator Orduno reported that a successful Spring Clean Up was held. Michele Severson and Paul Harrington ran the Spring Clean Up Day and things went very smooth. Duane McCarty, resident, he offered his services to help work with the Council on the 800 megahertz system. Reportof -Staff Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, reported that flushing of watermains will be taking place this week. If residents experience brown water or low pressure it will go back to normal within a few minutes. Ulrich stated that water has been clearing up with new treatment plant on line and the revisions of the two other water plants. Ulrich reported that if water remains as clear as it has the last two or three months the City may not have to flush watermains. Final agreement with TCAAP will be brought to Council for approval. The Army Ammunition Plant is going to hook up to our water system. The City' s only responsibility would be to read the meter and bill them for usage. Mounds View City Council Page Seventeen • Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9 : 16 p.m. Respectfully ubmitted, i•hele Severson Recording Secretary 4111 •