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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994/06/27 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 27, 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, June 27 , 1994 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Wuori, Blanchard, and Quick MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Trude was absent due to illness. • ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Manager; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator; Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Item 1 : Mayor Linke requested the addition of Resolution No. 4593 Commending the Irondale Baseball Team - Special Order of Business Item 2 : Paymef-to Veit Company for Golf Course Expenses - Mary Saarion— Made Item J on Council Business APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION/SECOND: Quick/ Blanchard to Remove the May 23 , 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes from the Table VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried a. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Approve the May 23 , 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes . VOTE: 3 ayes 0 nays 1 abstention Motion Carried III Mounds View City Council Page Two Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 b. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Approve the June 13 , 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: There were no Advisory Commission Minutes to approve. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4593 Commending the Irondale High School Baseball Team for Winning the Consolation Championship in the 1994 State Baseball Tournament. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4593 Commending the Irondale High School Baseball Team for Winning the Consolation Championship in the 1994 State Baseball Tournament VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • Mayor Linke explained that there were no representatives from the baseball team able to attend the meeting. Mayor Linke asked that Councilmember Quick, on behalf of the citizens of Mounds View and the City Council , present the award to the team. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, introduced to the community, Joyce Pruitt, the City' s new Planning Associate who will be handling code enforcement issues for the City. Ms. Pruitt thanked the Council and staff for the welcome and stated she was enthusiastic about her new position. 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: Blanchard/Quick to Adopt the Consent Agenda As Presented VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke commented that there are now 18 licensed garbage haulers in Mounds View who put a lot of wear and tear on the streets which will cost the City more money in street repairs. Mounds View City Council Page Three 0 Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR There were no resident requests or comments brought forth at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7 : 05 p.m. - Consider the Renewal of the On-Sale Wine License for Bel- Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 13 p.m. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 13 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Wuori To Approve the Renewal of the On-Sale Wine License for the Bel-Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 06 p.m. - Consideration of Renewal of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 14 p.m. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 14 p.m. • MOTION/SECOND: , Quick/Blanchard to Approve the Renewal of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 07 p.m. - Consideration of Renewal of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for D & R Bottle Shop, Inc. 2345 County Road H-2 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 15 p.m. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 15 p.m. MOTION/-SCOND-: Q-u-ick-/Juori toApprove the- Renewal -of the--Of-f--Sa-1-e----- - -- ---- Intoxicating Liquor License for D & R Bottle Shop, Inc. , 2345 County Road H-2 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 08 p.m. - Consideration of Renewal of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Murzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 16 p.m. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 16 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve the Renewal of the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Murzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10 411 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page Four • Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 7 : 09 p.m. - Consideration of the Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 17 p.m. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 17 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Approve the Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2 Contingent Upon Payment of Renewal Fee VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 10 p.m. - Consideration of Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Liquor License for Donatelle's Supper Club, 2400 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 18 p.m. Councilmember Blanchard stated that according to the report from the Fire Inspector maintenance had to be completed on the sprinkler system. Councilmember Blanchard stated that the approval of the license should be contingent upon the maintenance being completed. • Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 19 p.m. MOTIONJSECOND: Blanchard/Wuori to Approve the Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Donatelle' s Supper Club, 2400 Highway 10 Contingent Upon Completion of Maintenance of the Sprinkler System VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 11 p.m. - Consideration of the Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Mermaid, Inc. , 2200 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 20 p.m. _Mayor--Linke- closed--thepublic--hear-ingat- 7 : 20--p.m MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Approve the Renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Mermaid, Inc. , 2200 Highway 10 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 15 p.m. - Consideration of Request for Conditional Use Permit (oversized accessory building) , 7604 Spring Lake Road Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 21 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Michael Hegland, 7604 Spring Lake Road, had made application to the City for a • Conditional Use Permit to allow an oversized building on the aforementioned property. Harrington explained that Mr. Hegland's request Mounds View City Council Page Five . Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 would allow the downsizing and relocation of an existing 528 square foot accessory building to be in compliance with City Codes. Harrington stated that Mr. Hegland is using this 528 square foot structure as a garage. Harrington further stated that this request, as proposed, meets all other applicable requirements set forth in the Municipal Code including, but not limited to, height, area and setbacks. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 24 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4586 Request for Conditional Use Permit (oversized accessory building) , 7604 Spring Lake Road VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 20 p.m. - Consideration of Request for Development Review/Rezoning Townhome Development) , 2856 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 26 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that Prime Builders had made application for a Development Review/Residential Planned Unit Development for a proposed 22 unit townhome project at 2856 41, Highway 10 . Harrington listed the issues which were discussed by staff and the applicant prior to the submittal of the request. These issues were the lot area, setbacks, and frontage. Harrington stated that the primary reason for the applicant taking the PUD route was that the property involved in the project is very long and narrow which makes setback requirements somewhat difficult to meeting. Harrington stated that another issue regarding the property was an emergency egress. Harrington explained that he had spoke to both Police and Fire Chief and that they both agreed that the property needed a second point of access from the rear of the site. Harrington reported that based on this fact, the applicant approached the Knollwood Green Townhome Asso_ciat_ion___and___obtained __verbal_ permission_ to connect an emergency drive to their existing second driveway. Harrington recommended that Council , when considering action on this request, require that a written agreement be entered into between the applicant and Knollwood Green. Harrington also reported that the applicant was informed that a ponding area would need to be provided on-site to service the storm water runoff generated on the site. Harrington noted that the applicant has shown a designated area for ponding on the site plan and that a copy of this plan had been forwarded to the City's consulting engineer for review and comment. Harrington recommended that any action on the request should include a contingency requiring approved storm water ponding area. 41, Harrington explained that both of the above listed contingencies are provided in Resolution No. 4587 brought forth for Council consideration. Mounds View City Council Page Six • Regular Meeting June 27,, 1994 Mayor Linke stated that the City should require a signed cross easement document be entered into between the two property owners and recorded by the County. Harrington introduced John DeVries, Prime Builders, Inc. Mr. DeVries reviewed the proposed development. Mr. DeVries explained to the Council that he had been granted verbal permission to share a common exit to the south of the property by the owners of Knollwood Green Condominiums. Mr. DeVrie also noted that Prime Builders would be entering into a premerger agreement with Knollwood Greens Condominiums to become one large association and for this reason there would be no reason to enter into a cross easement agreement. Mayor Linke stated that this would be one association with two separate property owners and that the agreement could become null and void if one owner changes their mind. Mayor Linke stated that, in his opinion, there should be a cross easement document entered into by both parties. Councilmember Wuori clarified that this scenario would be similar to that of Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken whereby two businesses share one access. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 48 p.m. • MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4587 Development Review/Rezoning (Townhome Development) , 2856 Highway 10 with the Contingency that a Cross Easement Document Be Entered Into Between Prime Builders and Knollwood Green Condominiums and the Easement Document Be Recorded with the County Following the City Attorney's Approval VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, Introduced Ordinance No. 543 which would rezone the property upon which the development will take place from R-4 ,_ _High aensit_y__Residential _to _PUD,___Planned__Unit Development MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Approve Formal Introduction of Ordinance No. 543 and Waive the Reading VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 25 p.m. - Consideration of Request for Conditional Use Permit (Minor Auto Repair) , 2975 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 49 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Auto Central , 2975 Highway 10 had made application for a Conditional Use 0 Permit to allow the operation of a minor auto repair business at their existing facility. Harrington stated that in January of 1993 the City Mounds View City Council Page Seven • Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 Council approved a Conditional Use Permit to Jeff Weldon to operate a new and used car sales lot at 2975 Highway 10. Harrington further stated that this request would allow minor auto repair to take place on the site. Harrington asked the Council to consider the scheduled days and hours of operation of the facility, what provisions will be made for parking of vehicles to be worked on (the Code requires a minimum of 4 stalls plus 2 stalls for each service bay) and will customers be those that have purchased cars from the dealership or is service available to anyone desire car service. Councilmember Blanchard stated that, in the past she had had numerous complaints regarding cars being parked on Spring Lake Road and on the boulevards and asked if there is adequate room on the site for cars for sale and for repair. Blanchard also asked if this would create more traffic and parking problems. Jeff Weldon, owner of Auto Central, stated that there will be no increase traffic and customer parking as modifications to the site have been made. Weldon stated that the customers who have purchased cars from the dealership will be the persons being served for minor auto repair and the . dealership can provide them with a cheaper labor rate. Jeff Weldon also indicated that the lot had been reduced of used cars to make more room for customer parking. Steve Butgusaim, 3001 Highway 10, owns property just west of Auto Central and he stated that he is opposed to allowing enhancement of the business because it will increase traffic and noise pollution as well as exhaust and oil spillage. Butgusaim stated that the area is primarily a residential area with the exception of Auto Central. Councilmember Blanchard stated that one of ,the conditions of a Condit-iona-1 UsePermit is that the-situation—will---be -reviewed--after -one - - - year. Blanchard stated that if the enhancement of the business becomes a problem, it can be stopped. Butgusaim stated that the neighborhood still has to endure the problems for one year. Mayor Linke stated if there are problems and they are reported to staff they can be taken care of. Representative of Auto Central asked how will the minor repair increase customers and stated that the business is not looking to increase customers. Many of the customers live in Mounds View and have been previous customers of the businesses' new mechanic. Mounds View City Council Page Eight 0 Regular Meeting June 27 , 1994 Councilmember Blanchard stated that a Conditional Use Permit can be be pulled at any time if there is a problem. Councilmember Wuori reassured the residents that Conditional Use Permits can even be pulled after the one year timeframe if there are problems. Mr. Butgusaim asked what the hours of minor repairs and maintenance would be. Orduno stated that these hours would be between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m and 9 : 00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 11: 00 a.m. and 5: 00 p.m. on Sunday. Harrington explained that the Planning Commission wanted to be sure that if someone needed car repair they could get in before their work hours. Mr. Butgusaim asked what is defined as minor auto repair. Linke stated that minor auto repair included oil changes, belts and hoses, brake repair, exhaust repair, diagnostic service and air conditioning service. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 8 : 05 p.m. . 7 : 30 p.m. - Consideration of Revisions to the Surface Water Management Plan MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Remove Consideration of Revisions to the Surface Water Management Plan from the Table VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 8 : 06 p.m. Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, reported that revisions had been made prior to the -recodf-ica-do-n--of the code and therefore, no action- need-be- - taken by the Council . Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 8 : 06 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Approve Conditional Use Permit (minor auto repair) , 2975 Highway 10 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: There. were no Consent Agenda items brought forward. Mounds View City Council Page Nine 0 Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 A. Presentation of 1994/95 Insurance Renewals Don Brager, Finance Director, introduced Charles Clysdale of the Maguire Agency who presented a condensed outline of the City's insurance program and a premium comparison of the 1994/95 rates to 1993/94 rates. Mr. Clysdale explained that the LMCIT did not change any of the workers compensation or renewal premiums and the City's experience modifier was reduced from . 83 to . 75 . Mr. Clysdale did recommend that the City increase fidelity coverage from $50, 000 to $100, 000 on the employee faithful performance bond for an additional premium of $319 . Mayor Linke thanked Mr. Clysdale, Don Brager and the staff for keeping the rates low. Linke stated that this is the second year that the City has received a reduction. Linke stated that the staff' s work ethics makes it possible to receive the reduction. Linke states that the City has a staff that looks after themselves and keeps good safety standards. Many cities have a lot of claims, but the City of Mounds View doesn't Councilmember Quick echoed the Mayor' s comments and commended the staff on doing a good job. Orduno commented that she would pass the "kudos" onto staff. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approval the Renewal Quotation from the LMCIT for Renewal of the City' s Insurance Policies in the Amount of $150, 924 Plus Increase Faithful Performance Coverage for an Additional Premium of $319 and Have Attorney Make Recommendation on Excess Liability Coverage at a Cost of $28 , 934 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Request to Purchase Used Truck, Utility Cart and GolfCartfor the Golf- Course Operations - -- Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry gave an overview of the utility cart and golf cart and their uses. Saarion reported that three bids were received for each item. Kurt Johnson, Golf Course Superintendent, recommended the purchase of the Cushman Utility Cart at $10, 620 and the E-Z Go Golf Car for $3 , 850 to be Funded with Golf Course Monies. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Quick to Approve the Purchase of the Cushman Utility Cart at $10 , 620 and the E-Z Go Golf Car for $3 , 850 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Saarion reviewed the purchase of a pick up truck and what the needs were. The pick up would be used to make parts runs and pick up Mounds View City Council Page Ten • Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 equipment from the Public Works Garage and take it to the Golf Course. The Department agreed that a used pick up would be fine. Saarion asked the Council to specify a type of truck and a price range. Mayor Linke stated that after reviewing the list of trucks available for purchase, that his recommendation would be to authorize the Parks and Recreation Director with Approval from the City Mechanic to look further and purchase a truck with lower mileage and authorize the staff to stay within the parameters of the bond issue MOTION/SECOND: Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director with Approval from the City Mechanic to Look Further and Purchase a Truck with Lower Mileage and Authorize Staff to Stay Within the Parameters Set by the Bond Issue VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Request of Final Payment of $28, 552 . 50 to Mikkelson-Wulff Construction Company, Contractor for City Hall Expansion • MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Remove the Request of Final Payment of $28 , 552 . 50 to Mikkelson-Wulff Construction Company, Contractor for City Hall Expansion from the Table VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, reported that after being tabled twice, the work on the City Hall expansion was completed. Cruikshank reported that approval of this final would mark the completion of the contract that the City had with Mikkelson-Wulff and the conclusion of this construction project. MO-TIOI /SECOND-: -Blan-chard/Wuori-to Approve the Request for Final Payment of $28 , 552 . 50 to Mikkelson-Wulff Construction Company, Contractor for City Hall Expansion VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4583 Accepting Pleasantview Drive as a County Road Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, explained that the 1991 Minnesota Legislature established a Ramsey County Local Government Study Commission to report on the advantages and disadvantages of sharing, cooperating, restructuring or consolidating activities in areas of public service including public works and that this • consolidation plan provided for reclassification of roadways and corresponding changes in jurisdiction including the transfer of Mounds View City Council Page Eleven 0 Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 local and State Aid roadways between the County and municipalities. Ulrich reported that the City of Mounds View agreed to accept jurisdiction of that segment of roadway after it's reconstruction. Ulrich further explained that the County has agreed to develop plans and specifications, provide staking of the project, provide inspection services and contribute $52 , 000 to the City of Mounds View for the project. Ulrich further explained that this is a joint project with the City of Fridley and that Fridley will be administering the project. Ulrich noted that a joint powers agreement has already been signed pertaining to this issue. Ulrich reported that an informational meeting has been scheduled for July 12 and a public hearing for July 18 on this issue. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4583 Accepting the Jurisdictional Transfer of Pleasantview Drive from a Ramsey County Roadway to a City of Mounds View Roadway VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 542 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Adopting a New Chapter 408 , Entitled, "Economic Development Commission" • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Ordinance 542 was formally introduced at the June 13 , 1994 Council Meeting. This ordinance would formally establish an Economic Development Commission (EDC) . Orduno noted that the Commission would be made up of members of the community and business representatives at the appointment of the President of the Economic Development Authority with the approval of the Authority Board of Commissioners. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Ordinance 542 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Adopting a New Chapter 408 , Entitled, "Economic Development Commission" Roll Call Vote: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Blanchard - yes Councilmember Quick - yes Councilmember Wuori - yes Councilmember Trude - absent VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Resolution No. 4590 Ordering the Abatement of a Hazardous Building Located at 7618 Edgewood Drive in the City of Mounds View • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that one week earlier a resident of a 4 unit apartment complex at 7618 Edgewood Drive Mounds View City Council Page Twelve 0 Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 contacted Mayor Linke regarding the living conditions of the complex. Orduno noted that the owner had failed to pay gas and electric bills resulting in termination of service by NSP. It was further noted that a fire had occurred in the building in April and debris remained in the basement and that garbage collection service had been stopped for quite some time. Orduno explained that there are three families living in the building, all with very small children. There is no electricity in the main areas, hallways and stairwells of the building and no hot water to any part of the building. Orduno stated that upon a request from the Mayor to take any and all action to determine what steps the City could take to alleviate the existing unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, staff began the abatement process. Orduno reported that the Fire Marshall and the City's Building Inspector inspected the building on June 22 and determined that the condition of the building rendered it a hazardous building per Minnesota Statutes . Orduno stated that the Resolution No. 4590 Ordering the Abatement of a Hazardous Building Located at 7618 Edgewood Drive In the City of Mounds View and the Abatement Order will begin the process by which the City can take legal action to ensure that corrective actions will be taken to render the building safe for occupants. Orduno further explained that the Order impacts the residents of the building to the extent that the corrective actions required in the Abatement do not necessitate non-voluntary vacation of the building. Orduno stated that the City will not tolerate this type of living conditions and that the Order provides that 20 days from the date of service the conditions must be corrected or the City will contract to having conditions repaired and will charge the property owner and the lien holder. Councilmember Wuori asked how the property owner and lien holder would_ be served. Orduno explained that a process server would serve the property owner and a registered letter would be sent to the lien holder out of town and a process server in Rhode Island would then serve the lien holder. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Blanchard to Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution No. 4590 and Approve the Order for Abatement of a Hazardous Building Located at 7618 Edgewood Drive VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried i Mounds View City Council Page Thirteen • Regular Meeting June 27, 1994 F. Consideration of Approval to Enter Into a Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Postal Machine Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, reported that the present Pitney Bowes postage machine is worn and has grown obsolete. Cruikshank stated that a new machine is proposed, similar to the old machine, but without some of the problems of the existing machine. The new machine could be leased for approximately $1, 100 per quarter vs. the old machine at $900 per quarter. Cruikshank stated that the length of the lease would be 51 months with an option to by out the system for $1 at the end of the lease. Cruikshank noted that other vendors were contacted, but none were competitive with Pitney Bowe's pricing and quality of equipment. Mayor Linke stated that Kraus Anderson was looking at the same piece of equipment and seemed to be receiving a better rate. Mayor Linke suggested that Council authorize staff to check into the rates and then enter into a lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for 51 month lease of postage machine not to exceed $1, 100 per quarter. MOTION/SECOND: To Authorize Staff to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a 51 Month Lease of Postage Machine not to Exceed $1 , 100 per Quarter VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Consideration of Resolution No. 4592 Requesting Ramsey County to Proceed Expeditiously with the Reconstruction of Old Highway 8 and County Road H Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that per Council direction staff has prepared Resolution No. 4592 which requests that Ramsey County proceed as expeditiously as possible to reconstruct Old Highway 8 and County Road H. Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, reported that he had spoken this week with a representative from Ramsey County regarding the Old Highway 8 realignment. Ulrich reported that because this road is in the City of Mounds View, it falls within the County's cost participation program whereby if the City desires improvements such as curb and gutter, sidewalks, and storm sewer, the City would be responsible for those related costs . Richard Gerlach, 2200 Kingsway Lane, stated that this is a very dangerous intersection and it is very difficult to get out onto Highway 10 from Old Highway 8 . Gerlach commented that this road is heavily driven and would like to see alignment done as soon as possible. • Mounds View City Council Page Fourteen • Regular Meeting June 27 , 1994 Mayor Linke concurred with Mr. Gerlach's comments, however, he commented that the City has little control over the situation and can make recommendations. Mr. Gerlach stated that perhaps the more pressure the County receives regarding this alignment, the more good it will do. Mayor Linke encouraged residents to write to Commissioner Wedell regarding the Old Highway 8 and County Road H realignment. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4592 Requesting Ramsey County to Proceed Expeditiously with the Reconstruction of Old Highway 8 and County Road H VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried I . Consideration of Resolution No. 4501 Requesting Rice Creek Watershed District Approve the Wetland Delineation for the Silver Lake Pointe Senior Housing Apartments Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that on June 22 , 1994 , Paul Harrington and she met with representatives from MSP Real Estate, Kraus- Anderson, MN Soil Conservation Division and the staff of the Rice Creek watershed District to discuss the delineation of the wetland area on the proposed senior housing site. Orduno reported that after lengthy discussions a determination was made by the group that provides for approximately 3 , 100 square feet of wetlands to be replaced on the site of the proposed senior housing project and another approximate 10, 000 square feet of existing wetlands west of the proposed site be enhanced from Type 6 to Type 3 or 4 wetland. Orduno noted that this means that the wetland area will be enhanced to include more surface water and related vegetation and would prevent it from becoming a dump site. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4591 Requesting Rice Creek Watershed District Approve the Wetland Delineation for the Silver Lake Pointe Senior Housing Apartments VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried J. Consideration of Payment to Veit Company for Work Associated with the Golf Course Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry explained that the bill for golf course driving range and course was received • too late to be put on the agenda. Saarion stated that the bill is for $161, 419 . 25 . Williams and Gill, the golf course architect firm Mounds View City Council Page Fifteen 0 Regular Meeting June 27 , 1994 has reviewed the bill and was satisfied with the work done. Saarion further reported that bills will be received approximately every two weeks from Veit Company. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Approve Payment in the Amount of $161, 419 . 25 to Veit Corporation for Golf Course Construction VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1 . Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick - No report Councilmember Blanchard: Attended Senior Picnic through Park and Recreation Department on Wednesday. There were over 100 seniors in attendance. Blanchard said that she as well as everyone else had a good time, but the best time was had watching Councilmember Wuori do dishes. Councilmember Wuori - No report. • Councilmember Trude: Not in attendance - ill. Report of Mayor Linke: a. Mayor Linke reported that he was appointed by the President of the AMM to a seven member executive board and asked to Chair the Metropolitan Affairs Committee. This committee suggests legislation that has to do with the metro area. Orduno commented that this committee is the primary overseer of the Metropolitan Council . b. Mayor Linke gave a brief explanation of the new audio/visual cable equipment in the Council Chambers. c. Mayor Linke reminded the public of the Festival In The Park scheduled for July 17 . The Henry Sibley Band and the St. Cloud Band will be marching in the parade as well as the Irondale Band. Mayor Linke encouraged residents to come out and see the parade. Report of Administrator: a . Samantha stated that she had met with representatives from Ramsey County who presented a document describing a plan for a Strategic Planning Process and a Vision for the Future. This strategic planning process is required by the Ramsey County Charter. Applications are being forwarded to the City. There will be Mounds View City Council Page Sixteen Regular Meeting June 27 , 1994 15 different committees assessing service delivery and integrated service delivery systems within the County. The public is welcome to serve on this committee. Staff will take part on these committees to keep them up to speed as to what Ramsey County is doing. b. Orduno explained that the 1995 budget process is different this year as staff is being required to do the old line item budget as well as creating a program performance based budget. Orduno stated that this process is a very labor intensive process. Orduno thanked the Staff and Department Heads for all the hard work and long hours working on these budgets. The first Council Budget Work Session will take place on July 6th and the public is welcome to attend. Report of Staff: No report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9 : 20 p.m. espectfully submitted, • Michele Se erson Recording Secretary