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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994/07/25 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 25, 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, July 25, 1994. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Wuori, Blanchard, and Trude MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Quick • ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator; Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: a. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, asked that Resolution No. 4608 Release of Land from the Contract for Private Development from Everest Development Corporation. This item was made Item H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Trude to Adopt July 11, 1994 Regular Council Meeting Minutes VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes from May 4 and June 1 Regular Meetings. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Accept Planning Commission Minutes of May 4 and June 1 Regular Meetings VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page Two 0 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, called Tim Pittman, Bill Hanggi and Bill Hanson to come before the Council. These persons were brought to the meeting thinking that the Council had questions to ask them about different projects going on in the City. Orduno introduced Tim Pittman, City Mechanic and Bill Hanggi and Bill Hanson, Public Works Maintenance Workers and explained that all three individuals are being recognized in a special way at tonight's Council meeting for outstanding work performance. Tim Pittman's wife and members of the Mounds View Police Department were also present. Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4602 of Outstanding Performance to Tim Pittman, City Mechanic, for the installation of the mobile data transmitters in the City police cars. Mr. Pittman's accomplishments were recognized by all officers of the Police Department. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4602 of Outstanding Performance to Tim Pittman, City Mechanic IIII VOTE: , 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke, on behalf of the City Council, presented Resolution No. 4602 and a gift certificate to Tim Pittman and thanked him for his outstanding performance. Tim Pittman thanked Officer Tom Baumgart for his work on the squad cars and stated that Tom also had a great deal of time in the installation of the mobile data transmitters in the cars. b. Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4598 (name change only in 4599) of Outstanding Performance to Bill Hanggi (Bill Hanson) for their innovative—and—creative design andimp-leme-ntation—of the--reclaim tank that will save the City money and time and will keep the City's water system safe from contamination. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Wuori to Adopt Resolutions 4598 and 4599 of Outstanding Performance to Bill Hanggi and Bill Hanson VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke and the Councilmembers concurred that the City has an excellent staff that goes the extra mile. CONSENT AGENDA 41/1 Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda Mounds View City Council Page Three 4111 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were no items removed. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda As Presented VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Kathleen Harstad, Harstad Development, wondered when and if their builders can get additional building permits for their development. Mayor Linke stated that all punch lists and construction had to be completed on the two buildings. Kathleen Harstad stated that all items on the punch list have been completed other than one fire hydrant. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, stated that Council had agreed on the construction of two buildings and that no additional permits would be granted the issuance of two building permits. Harstad had asked at the July 5th meeting if staff could release the cash escrow funds and the Council asked that this be brought back to a Council meeting. Harrington stated that the City had not been asked to visit the site as of last Thursday and Friday. 4111 Kathleen Harstad stated that she believed her company was on the agenda for this evening. Harstad also stated that she had asked the City to inspect via fax of last week. Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, clarified that the bituminous work had not been completed on the 12th of July, but on the 19th. Harstad stated the work had been completed. Harstad stated that in a meeting with Paul and Mike that she stated that her major concern was the building permits. Harstad stated that she requested a final inspection prior to the duly-2-5th meeting because- she-understood-thatHarstad was on the agenda,- Harrington explained that Mike and he were at a meeting and did not get back to the office until after 3 : 00 p.m. and did not get a chance to look at the fax. Harrington explained that the punch list was not complete as there were no operating rods in place. Harrington stated that he found that out late Friday night and this would take some figuring as to how this gets done. Ulrich explained what an operating rod was. Water could not be turned on or off. Harstad stated that when she agreed to the punch list she did not know enough about those stops and that the plumbers had made errors on half of 1111 the lots and not put them in and that when the builder attaches to the City water, the rods could be put in. i Mounds View City Council Page Four 4111 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Mayor Linke stated that the building permits would be released in conjunction with the release of the cash escrow. Harrington explained that the Council would have to sign off on the Development Agreement and release the cash escrow. Harrington stated that there are disagreements as to the finishing of the project. Harstad stated that Harstad needs two lots as there are homeowners wanting to get in and their accounts could be lost if delayed further. Mayor Linke stated that at the August 8, 1994 Work Session the Council can call to order if all Councilmembers are present and approve the Development Agreement and release of cash escrow if the punch list is complete. Councilmember Trude asked how many lots were left. Harstad indicated that all lots are sold to buyers. Mayor Linke encouraged Ms. Harstad to work with Paul Harrington and the Council could call to order August 8, 1994 to approve the Development Agreement and release of cash escrow. • Councilmember Trude asked if July 1st was the date and it was because of problems that came up on the site. Harstad stated her disappointment with the City Council putting off Harstad Company for another two weeks. Mayor Linke stated that until he had a report from staff on the completion of the punch list he would not feel comfortable voting. Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated that the Lions promised the marching bands in the parade a hot dog and refreshment after the parade. Frits stated that he wasn't looking forward to serving them as he has heard all-the things- the young-people-are-doing-these-days. Fr-its - - stated that there were 285 young people who waited patiently in line and conducted themselves in a very admirable fashion. Frits wanted to make it known that the Lion's Club and he as a citizen has a better feeling of the young people. Frits requested that a special letter of gratitude for behavior should be sent to the young people for their admirable behavior at the Festival. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7 : 05 p.m. Consideration of Curb and Gutter and Storm Sewer Construction on County Road H2 and County Road I Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, gave an overview of the background 41/1 the turnback and reconstruction of Pleasantview Drive. IIIMounds View City Council Page Five Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing regarding the curb and gutter and storm sewer construction on County Road H2 and County Road I. Howard Thomsen, 7425 Pleasantview Drive, asked for the completion date of the project. Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, reported that the construction could begin as early as July 26, 1994 . Steve Campbell of SEH stated that the contract calls for 35 working days (six or seven weeks) . Charles Young, 3032 County Road I, explained that there are three houses on the Fridley side of the road that are the same size as his lot and if three houses were built on his side, two of those homes would have to be houseboats because every time it rains in the spring the land floods. Mike Ulrich, thanked Mr. Young for bringing some of the problems on the site prior to the meeting so he could research those problems. Ulrich explained the reasons for the problems on the site. Ulrich stated that the City is working with Mr. Young and the County to get a storm sewer in that area. Ulrich visited the site with representatives of SEH and stated that it was discovered that the radius of Pleasantview and County Road I was on Mr. Young's property. Mr. Young has had some dealings with IIIIthe City that have been less than cordial. Ulrich stated that he is working with the County to see if curb and gutter along the edge of Mr. Young's property and also the possibility of a storm sewer across the road in that area. Ulrich stated that the City apologizes for any misdoings that have been done in the past. Mayor Linke apologized for the actions of the City's former apologizes congratulated Mike Ulrich for researching this problem and trying to make resolve this problem. John Paone, 7365 Pleasantview Drive, stated that he spoke to a surveyor and that 19 feet will be taken and will there be any considerations given on the-taking of the property-and-is the-cost-of-the 10% radi-ng going-to be a driveway? Ulrich stated there were 8 to 10 temporary easements requested by the City regarding the slope of the driveways. The driveway grading will be paid for by the project. Paone stated that there was 10 feet taken some years ago. Paone asked also about the trees. Mayor Linke explained what consists of right-of-way which is owned by the County. Paone asked Mike Ulrich to take a look at the area that is being IIIIaffected. Paone wanted to know what the true taking is going to be and his concern is that now there will be an assessment. 0 Mounds View City Council Page Six Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Ulrich stated that the center line is white dotted. Ulrich also stated that the trees will be replaced two for one, but those that can be saved will be. Jeannine Jellings, 7581 Pleasantview Drive, stated concern about driveway curbs put in according to code and will be the project people be surveying to find the property lines. Ulrich stated that driveway areas would be surveyed. Mayor Linke explained that property owners have the right to approve driveways being located closer than five feet to the adjoining property via permission of the property owner. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4596 Approving the Reconstruction of Pleasantview Drive VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7: 10 p.m. Consideration of the Request for Conditional Use Permit 4111 (oversized garage) of Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road Mayor Linke opened the public hearing for the request for Conditional Use Permit (oversized garage) of Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that Mr. Meyer came in to the City to get a building permit and fees were accepted and Mr. Meyer built the garage without going through the Planning Commission to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Harrington explained that staff felt it was an honest mistake and that the garage meets all conditions of the City Code. Vince--Meye-r-, 838-0 Spring Lake—Road, explained- his s- ion-io-n—regarding the- ----- construction of his oversized garage. Mr. Meyer's stated that the garage is built and there has been no problems with the neighbors. Harrington explained that the staff looked at all of the envelopes and dates were all different. Harrington apologized for Mr. Meyer's not receiving his mailings for the meetings in time. Mayor Like closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4604 Approving the Request by Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, for a Conditional Use Permit 0 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 411Mounds View City Council Page Seven 1 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 7: 15 p.m. Consideration of Request for Conditional Use Permit (oversized accessory building) of Rodney Schultz , 5505 Quincy Street Mayor Linke opened the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Rodney Schultz, 5505 Quincy Street. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that Rodney Schultz had made application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the utilization of an existing 320 square foot building on his property as an accessory building following the construction of a new garage on the site. Harrington stated that this application meets all requirements of the Code. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4605 Approving the Request by Rodney Schultz for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow An Oversized Accessory Building at 5505 Quincy Street Councilmember Wuori had a concern regarding the setback requirement. Harrington explained that he talked to the applicant about the setback and the applicant stated that the setbacks will be met. 4111 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 20 p.m. Consideration of Request for Conditional Use Permit (extension) Church Upon the Rock, 7901 Red Oak Drive Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained the background of the temporary accessory structure that was approved in 1988 which included a five year sunset clause. Harrington pointed out that in September of 1993 the Conditional Use Permit was extended to July 1, 1994 . Harrington further explained that, at this time, the applicant is requesting an additional—extension of—two- years—be—granted—to—allow—more-- time wo- years be granted to a-llowmoretime for the Church to assess its needs and options in relation to the site. Harrington stated that the Conditional Use Permit would be null and void if the property was sold. Councilmember Blanchard stated that the Council should realize that this resolution is setting a precedent for granting extensions of these Conditional Use Permits. Blanchard stated that she felt one year would be better. Councilmember Trude stated that Conditional Use Permits are looked at case by case. Trude stated that Church Upon the Rock is still seeking additional space for expansion. 1111 Mike Hegland representing Church Upon the Rock explained that the Church is working on finalizing the purchase agreement for the Rice Creek 411Mounds View City Council Page Eight 1 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Center. Church Upon the Rock is now looking in the City of Blaine. Mr. Hegland stated that finding land and getting approvals is a long process. Hegland stated that a piece of property has been found in Blaine but no approvals have been given. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4606 Approving an Extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Accessory Structure, Church Upon the Rock, 7901 Red Oak Drive VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 7 : 25 p.m. Consideration of Outdoor Recreation Grant for Park Land Acquisition and Development Located at Woodale and Pleasantview Drive Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, stated that the Mounds View Park and Recreation Commission has set a goal to locate a park in the southwest section of the community. Saarion reported there is no park in that area at this time and that there is a problem in that section with busy roads. Saarion showed overheads which demonstrated some of the problems that the Commission has faced in locating a park in that section. Saarion stated that the Park and Recreation staff was given the direction to look into purchasing land from residents for park land. Saarion stated that there was land available in that section and • that an outdoor recreation grant opportunity became available for park acquisition and park development. Saarion stated that this would be an opportunity to obtain the land for a park. Saarion stated that staff had begun working on the grant application. Saarion explained on the on overheads where the park would be located in the section and the layout of the proposed park. Saarion stated that she had received phone calls regarding parking on the roads. Saarion stated that she responded to the callers that there would be ample parking except perhaps when there would be a sports event. Saarion stated that neighborhood parks are designed specifically for children-. Ba-llfields are small, playground equipmentis for_three different classifications of age groups and activities hosted there would be for children. The building could be used for evening meetings by groups and organizations and the building would handicapped accessible. Saarion explained that the grant is a 50/50 matching grant phased over three years. Saarion stated that the grant is situated for cities such as the City of Mounds View. Saarion stated that this would be a unique park to Mounds View and this park would be the first park completed in one project. All other parks have been completed in bits and pieces. Saarion stated that the area of the southwest section has a remarkably reduced number of participants in recreational activities. Saarion stated that there are no ballfields in that area and that the closest 41/1 playground equipment is Woodcrest or Sunnyside School but this is difficult for some residents because of the busy roads that have to be crossed to arrive at these destinations. View City Council Page Nine • Mounds Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Saarion reported the costs of the park over the next three years. Saarion stated that the Park and Recreation Commissioners are in the audience to answer questions, if necessary. Mayor Linke stated that this park development is dependent upon the receipt of the grant. Councilmember Trude stated that when she campaigned in that area it was stated to her by many people that they felt they were in a neglected part of the City because they didn't have the services that residents had in the other part of the City. Trude stated that neighborhood parks bring people together and cars are rarely there. Trude states that she sees bikes and strollers, she sees no problems with noise and that it is an attraction to the neighborhood. Trude stated that she took a survey of the parking near Groveland Park when a game was being played and there was a car for each person on both teams, about 25 total. Trude stated that there is more than enough room for parking in that area. Trude stated that for six to eight weeks in the summer there may be a parking problem or cars parking on the street. Trude stated the City had received petitions to use park buildings this year. Trude stated that parks increase the values of homes in the area. 4111 Councilmember Wuori stated that the Planning Commission has identified the southwest corner of the City as lacking in parks and in their five year use plan it was identified that the southwest corner of the City is lacking. Councilmember Trude stated that if it wasn't developed as a park land it could be developed as approximately 20 homes. Trude stated that there will be about 17 homes in a area of a cul-de-sac off Spring Lake Road and residents are somewhat upset because it is all wild land now. Trude stated that lots in the City are priced at about $25, 000 at this time. Steve L son, 917-County RoadI stated that he-disagreed-about-the way the Planning Commission looked at this property. Larson indicated that there are parks located a relatively short distance from where this park is proposed. Mr. Larson identified those parks by presenting them on an overhead. Mr. Larson stated that there are only about 65 homes to be serviced by this park and half of those homes are lived in by retired people. Mr. Larson stated that the area adjacent to the proposed park could be a good place for a predator type of person because of the tall grasses and trees. Mr. Larson stated that there is also an apartment complex nearby and those persons are not fully employed and there is already a problem in that area with vandalism. Mr. Larson stated that he would be concerned about the safety of his children. Mr. Larson stated that also the money shouldn't be spent on a 41/1park. Mr. Larson also asked how many requests from residents in that area who wanted a park in that area. 4111 Mounds View City Council Page Ten Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Councilmember Trude stated that when she campaigned that area many of the residents in that area had brought it to her attention. Mr. Larson stated that he has a petition that contains 50 names that are opposed to this park development. Mr. Larson asked what time of day are the City parks used. Mayor Linke stated that there are people playing tennis at 10: 00 p.m. and as early in the morning as 7: 00 a.m. Linke stated that he sees children and parents in the park from 10: 00 a.m. until 7: 00 or 8 : 00 p.m. Linke stated that the park would be used by mothers and children without having to cross a busy street. Mr. Larson stated that he checked to see if the parks were used at 2: 00 p.m. in the afternoon and they weren't being used and he felt that the tax dollars should not be used to pay for a park whether it is a grant or not because it all comes out of the taxpayer's pockets. Mr. Larson stated he can't afford the City's expenditures anymore. Mr. Larson stated that he would like to see his property value down and he doesn't want to pay any more money in taxes. Cindy Blood, 7034 Pleasantview Drive, stated that the field for Onan 4111 and Medtronic is right behind her house. Ms. Blood does not want the park because she has five children and does home day care and does not believe that parks are safe places. Ms. Blood stated that her children are not involved in the parks programs. Blood is concerned about undesirable people congregating in the park and states that she already feels that there are problems in that area. Blood stated that there are very few children in that area. Councilmember Wuori stated that Mr. Larson stated there are parks close in proximity and Mounds View children could go to those parks but the park in Mounds View would draw undesirable children. Wuori found this very confusing. Councilmember Trude stated that most children that use the parks use them with their parents. Corrine Diamond, Woodale Drive, stated that there is a train crossing very close to the park area and to bring children into the park area, the railroad would be a concern. Ms. Diamond asked how the area behind Onans would be patrolled. Ms. Diamond asked if Mounds View was paying $25, 000 for each of the lots. Mayor Linke stated that the price was arrived at by appraisals and that is where the number came from for the land. 4111 Councilmember Trude stated lot prices would be higher with water and sewer hook-ups. Mounds View City Council Page Eleven . Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Joan Sundwall, 6942 Pleasantview Drive, stated she does want a park there. Sundwall stated that she used to walk to Woodcrest Park and stated that Woodcrest is a long walk. Ms. Sundwall did day care and took walks to the park and had to go across Silver Lake Road and down Silver Lake Road. The walk was dangerous. Ms. Sundwall stated that she is not overly concerned with traffic and she does believe that a park is needed in this area. Doug Blood, 7034 Pleasantview Drive, stated that the west side of the park is all wooded and it would be a good place for a predator to hide. If Onan would let the land be landscaped it would probably be all right. He visits Sunnyside which is three minutes away. Opposed to park. Jerry Blanski, 2933 Woodale Drive, stated his concerns about the safety of the children, way to remote of an area for young children. Blanski sited an experience his child had regarding a predator. Woodale Drive is a dead end street. Blanski stated Woodale is a quiet street and a park would create more traffic. Blanski has a park 3/10 of a mile from his house, another 6/10 of a mile from his house and this one would be 2/10 of a mile from his house. Received notice one week ago. Saarion gave a very good presentation but has had time to prepare her presentation, however, the residents only had one week to make notes and counteract this action. Blanski stated that a park is not needed in this area. • Blanski stated that the City has not made an adequate way for residents to get to Silver View Park from Woodale. Has the City tried to build up Woodcrest Park? Mr. Blanski took pictures of Woodcrest Park and said it is a worthless park and stated that there is a drain pipe full of water. Mayor Linke stated that is a Ramsey County ditch problem. Blanski stated that when the City can show him that the City can develop a park different than Woodcrest Park he may consider a park. Mayor Linke invited Blanski to look at the other neighborhood parks. Judy Herbst, used to live across from a park, which was the park in Fridley. Herbst stated she moved away from Fridley to get away from the park activity and that is why she moved to Woodale. Herbst stated her opposition to having a park in that area because of the quietness of the neighborhood and the City should improve the existing parks or build a bridge over Silver Lake Road for access to the other parks. Brian Amundson, 3048 Woodale Drive, stated he is active in the community and is interested in holding down costs. Mr. Amundson stated that most people in attendance are not interested in a park in this area. Amundson stated that he is concerned for the safety of the children and costs to the City and was frustrated with the process that was used. Amundson heard that the grant is in the process and possibly already IIIobtained. Amundson spoke to the owner of the property and he has been maintained this property and has asked the City for a permit to do clean 411Mounds View City Council Page Twelve 1 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 fill and has been frustrated with the type of fill that has been brought into the property. The owner was not told how much he was going to be paid for his property. Amundson stated that he looked at the sixteen other parks and he stated that these parks have through streets next to them where this park would not. Amundson stated that the Plan presented to the community in Focus 2000 was accessibility to the parks and it was the recommendation of the Focus 2000 to provide integrated access to the parks. Knollwood Park could be made into a nature park with walkways through it. Amundson asked that the City seriously consider whether or not they are helping the community by adding this park and address the situation of access to the parks. Saarion stated that Mr. Belisle was approached when she heard that there was a possibility that he may be interested in selling. Mr. Belisle was asked if he would consider selling the property for park property and his answer was yes, he would consider that. Saarion approached him again and let him know that a grant was being prepared and the selling price would be very much in the ball park. Appraisals were done by a professional agency and they took several similar type lots in the Mounds View area and outlining area. There are federal and state regulations regarding those appraisals to be met. 4111 Marlene Hanson, 3025 Woodale Drive, 38 year homeowner directly next to Belisles and proposed park. Community in which they live are older people and their children are raised. These people have mowed the lot and they have a large garden. A fence would separate the homeowner's land from the proposed park. In five years the park will be expanded and that is not what the property owners want. Hanson stated that the park is not needed and the neighborhood doesn't need the crime element. Hanson stated that she had spoken with Mayor Linke and didn't feel that proper notification was given. Ms. Hanson did not know until last Wednesday what he would be paid for the lots and he is not happy with the price. Hanson stated that the proposed park is a bad place for a park and that she feels Mounds View will take the rest of the land behind their homes. Ms. Hanson stated that she drove to Groveland Park and spoke to a lady who did day care and had lived there a long time and that the lady stated that the park used to be a little park and with it expanded to the larger park there is noise at night, vandalism, nothing but a headache. Mayor Linke stated that he was not sure what lady was talking about, but did recall that the baseball field was reversed and that the kiddy park was moved down 65 feet. Mayor Linke asked if her property was on the proposed park land. Ms. Hanson stated that her garden is on the property line and people in that area don't have little kids and don't want a park in that area. Ms. Hanson stated that she hopes the Council will consider the signatures on the petition. 4111 Mayor Linke asked if he could send in the documentation for the grant and if an agreement with Mr. Belisle were reached, then a commitment was IIMounds View City Council Page Thirteen I Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 made. If Mr. Belisle decides at any time before an agreement were reached, it's a moot point. At the present time the City has a willing seller and a willing buyer at this time. Ms. Hanson stated that the Council does not have any right putting a park in an area where the residents don't want one. Mayor Linke stated he is 110% in wanting to have a park in that area. Mayor Linke stated that the City's philosophy is not to expand the park but to build small neighborhood parks. Ms. Hanson stated that Silver View Park is beautiful but it is not accessible. Ms. Hanson asked the Council to consider their feelings. Ms. Hanson asked for a show of hands of those who disagreed with a park being put in at that location. Councilmember Trude asked the size of Hanson's lot. Mr. Belisle owns the park directly west of Ms. Hanson's property. Mayor Linke stated that Mr. Belisle's property is between Hanson's land and the park. • Roy Smith, 3016 Woodale Drive, stated that once his family and surrounding families are raised and there was no park and now they want to put a park in. Mayor Linke explained that the property was not available at that time. Mr. Smith stated he is opposed to the park because of noise. Mayor Linke stated that he lives near a big park in the City and does not see the noise problem. Mr. Smith stated he now can't retire there because of the park -- Mayor Linke asked if Mr. Smith wanted a park when he was raising his kids but Mr. Smith stated he had a big yard and didn't need a park. Mr. Larson stated again that the residents were opposed to the park. Mayor Linke stated that the Council is looking at the first step which is getting the grant. Mr. Larson stated that it is almost like the budget hearing where this is a done deal. Mr. Larson stated it can be stopped now and what the people are saying is that we appreciate your telling us about IIIthe park but we don't want the park. Mr. Larson stated that the park is not needed. Mounds View City Council Page Fourteen 0 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Gene Erickson, 2948 Woodale Drive, stated that his concerns are that the Council should be responsible and good stewards of City taxpayer's tax dollars and wondered if that was a good use. Has attended budget hearings and now talking about $25, 000 or $50, 000 and the other grant money is coming out of the other pocket. Facility not needed and area doesn't want it. Diamond has a fifth grader and has never had a problem accessing any of the parks. What happened to ice skating park at Woodcrest? Diamond stated that he is involved in T-ball and baseball and has no problem going to the other parks. Amundson stated he has been involved in scouting for 8 years and has never had den leaders state that they needed access for a place to hold their meetings. Not interested in 40 additional parking spaces across from his driveway which is a dead end and has had to call the police to have them patrol that area and he stated that he told Councilmember Trude about lighting and about access to other parks. Asked that something be done about pathways and sidewalks to the other parks. Councilmember Trude asked how other park land became available in the City. 4111 Saarion reported that many of the parks were acquired through tax forfeiture and the only park purchased outright was Silver View Park. Saarion gave the background on how the other parks in Mounds View were acquired. Many corrections had to be made before projects were completed in these parks . Councilmember Trude stated that two parcels from Mr. Belisle would border the park and one homeowner on County Road H2 . Mayor Linke stated that there is part of a ditch that is also park land. Saarion explained that Knollwood Park is undevelopable land. Saarion explained that the southern part of the City has no ballfields for use and that Mounds View does not get permission to use other community athletic facilities for youth. Saarion stated that the parks are used in the summer from 9: 00 a.m. until 3 : 30 from June to July with tennis lessons and baseball leagues, rollerblade leagues, volleyball leagues and other programs developed for children, 100 children bussed to Lakeside Park for safety camp, 60 teams of youth 8 ball, T ball and softball, skating programs in the winter and building requests can't be handled. Requests for use never quit and people are turned down on a daily basis. This use does not count the people that just drop by and daycare providers that have outings. Parks are used in Mounds View. Saarion IIIstated that one thing that showed in all surveys done, is that Mounds View's park use is higher than in an average suburban community. Mounds View City Council Page Fifteen Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Two scout groups housed out of Pinewood couldn't find a date or time to use buildings. Requests coming in already for use of space at Random. Gary Mann, 3009 Woodale Drive, stated major concern is in very secluded dead end area and the concern is traffic in the neighborhood. Mr. Mann asked about the area west of the proposed property if it is considered by the federal government as one of the hazardous waste sites is the pole yard and developing land for kids to use and abutting it to a hazardous waste area. Mr. Mann recalled that it is one of the top ten hazardous waste areas. Mann stated that a park is not good useage for this type of land. Mayor Linke stated that the land in question is not part of that area. The land affected is in Fridley and is a distance from that site. Mr. Mann the playground will not be built on the land but right up to it and it should be a concern that area residents were told not to use the wells because of the contamination from that yard. Councilmember Trude asked if a structure were to be built would there 4111 be soil borings. Mayor Linke said soil borings would be done. Mr. Mann stated that the property is virtually enclosed by woods. Mr. Mann stated that there has never been a comment by anyone who said that it should be rethought out. Would like to hear the Council say it would rethink this situation. Mayor Linke stated that there is a time constraint to work with regarding the grant. Doris Olson, 7200 Knollwood, stated that she has the only through yard from Knollwood to Woodale to H. Ms. Olson is opposed to the development of a—park in_that area.__ Ms. Olson stated_ that _everyone in the Woodale area of the proposed park is retired. There are approximately five children who would be using the park from that area. Larry Beach, 6951 Knollwood Drive, parked cars near Onan and Medtronic and the people who park on the street will park in the park and walk to work. Pete Hansen, 7075 Knollwood, stated his concern is that of traffic flow on Knollwood and Pleasantview and if he could get to the park on the other side of Silver Lake Road he would use that park. People that live near the proposed park would have to deal with people coming in to use the park. 4111 411Mounds View City Council Page Sixteen 1 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Jerry Blanski talked to a person directly across from Woodcrest Park and wondered why Woodcrest Park was not developed and brought up to par. Volleyball park not used. The residents were told that there was no money to do so. Is there grant money available to do so? Trude stated the grant applied for is a park development grant. Dan Lindberg, 7188 Knollwood stated he was concerned about safety. Lindberg stated that last year he kicked out a squatter who had set up camp in his backyard. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4600 Approving the Outdoor Recreation Grant Proposal for Park Acquisition and Development Councilmember Trude stated this had to be discussed and was totally shocked about the number of people against a park. Trude stated that a City could control a park but not another's private property. Trude stated that one-third of the owners of the property in the area are in attendance and are opposed to the park. Trude stated that she visits the parks to meet other families. Trude stated if the neighbor- 1111 hood doesn't want it the money shouldn't be spent there. The Council needs to discuss and deliberate on this item. Councilmember Blanchard stated that these people in the area are opposed to the park development and is wondering about the future of the park in the City. There is no park in the southwest section. This item has come up quickly as there are time constraints on the grant and if the grant is not received the park development is a moot point and if it is passed up at this time is the Council doing what is right for the entire City of Mounds View. Councilmember Wuori stated that the City Council is responsible for -serving-the-broad-community. Children need-something to-do--and-- should be given good opportunities. Wuori stated that the Council has the opportunity to share funding to provide something for the community but it is hard to be told to be good stewards and not provide something good for the community. Councilmember Trude stated her concern for the homeowners of the park land who would be impacted and those persons haven't spoke for or against the park. Mayor Linke stated that he normally looks for the NIMBY syndrome, and a lot of what he has heard, is not in my backyard and it is okay to have the park elsewhere but not by my property. Linke stated that he 1111 normally takes the NIMBY situation and looks at what is going on for the betterment of the entire community, however, this time he stated that he will vote for the NIMBY'S and let them face the consequences. Mounds View City Council Page Seventeen III Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 Linke stated he will go with what is being said realizing that neighborhoods turnover and persons may buy a particular home because there is a park nearby, but in this area there will be no park. Councilmember Trude stated that in her area people take pride in the parks and make them beautiful. People adopt the parks and call them neighborhood parks and identify their neighborhoods with a park. In Minneapolis people are drawn into the community by the parks situation. Trude stated that this property could be made into a housing development and this vacant land cannot be controlled if it isn't owned by you. Councilmember Blanchard stated that she believes that this is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up for the entire community. Councilmember Trude stated that she needs more discussion. Councilmember Wuori stated that Trude reminded her well with her comments on the problems that we are seeing today with the kids. Mr. Frits made comments that there are a lot of good kids out there and there are a lot of troubled kids out thee and putting in a park and providing services to show them how to get along, act with others, and provide programs for the future of the children in the community. 1111 Councilmember Trude stated it is a neighborhood park and if the neighbor- hood is not going to support it why put it in. Trude stated there is a lot of turnover in that area. Most kids are in day care and the day care kids are using the parks and the children that are home alone after school. Mayor Linke will vote against this resolution because of the NIMBY situation but hopes that the resolution does pass. Councilmember Trude stated that she concurs with Mayor Linke's comments. VOTE: 2 ayes 2 nays Motion Failed Mayor Linke stated that he hopes those in that area will not use the other parks. COUNCIL BUSINESS: There were no Consent Agenda items brought forward. A. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 544 Amending EDA By Laws Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that this ordinance 1111would amend the EDA Bylaws by designating a regular monthly meeting of the EDA immediately following the Council meetings on the 2nd Mounds View City Council Page Eighteen IIIRegular Meeting July 25, 1994 Monday of each month and EDA business would be discussed in conjunction with the regular council work session on the first Monday of each month. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Wuori to Waive the Reading and Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 544 Amending the Economic Development Authority By Laws, Article IV. , Section 4.2, Entitled, "Regular Meetings" ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - absent Councilmember Wuori - yes Councilmember Trude - yes Councilmember Blanchard - yes VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Consideration of Introduction of Ordinance No. 546 Amending Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 408 Entitled, "Economic Development Commission" • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that this ordinance would amend the Code by designating the expiration date of the first EDC members to enable staggered terms. Orduno stated that this ordinance was introduced at the July 11, 1994 Council Meeting and is now scheduled for adoption by the Council, on behalf of the Economic Development Authority. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 546 Amending Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 408 Entitled, "Economic Development Commission" RO-L-L-CALL V-O-T-E: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - absent Councilmember Wuori - yes Councilmember Trude - yes Councilmember Blanchard - yes VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Purchase of Office Equipment to be Funded from the Contingency Account • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reported that Council directed staff to get a list of employees who needed new chairs. Cost is i 410 Mounds View City Council Page Nineteen Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 estimated to be approximately $2,500. City Hall expansion fund was depleted and the funds would need to be pulled from Contingency to fund this purchase. Councilmember Trude stated that she has personally been pushing for the purchase of new chairs for staff. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4601 Transferring $2 , 500 from Contingency Account #100-4500-910-00 to Central Services Capital Account No. 100-4190-703 for the Purchase of New Office Equipment VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4597 Deposing Runway and Control Tower Development at Anoka County-Blaine Airport Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that on July 13 , former City Attorney and herself attended the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Committee's Public Hearing on the proposed changes to the Aviation Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide. Orduno presented the proposed changes for this airport. Orduno stated that the important concern was proposed guidelines governing the IIIdevelopment of long-range plans for the MAC's smaller airports, including the Anoka County-Blaine Airport. Orduno further reported that the members of the Transportation Committee were reminded of the stipulations of the July, 1986 Ramsey County Court Order which stated that MAC agreed to develop the AC/B Airport as a "minor use" airport and to restrict the installation and use of any instrument landing system or microwave landing system solely to the east/west Runway No. 826. Orduno reported that Resolution No. 4597, attached, Deposing Runway and Control Tower Development at Anoka County-Blaine Airport follows up the testimony presented by herself and Dick Meyers at the hearing.- This--resolution,- if--approved-,- will -be-for-warded_to__the members of the Transportation Committee as well as members of the Metropolitan Council, with a more expansive letter of explanation to the City's Metropolitan Council representative, Mr. Patrick Leung. Discussion followed among the Council regarding the traffic patterns of the Anoka County-Blaine Airport. Councilmember Trude asked if when the planes are coming down they are not supposed to be south of County Road J. Mayor Linke stated that the planes are to stay north of 85th. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4597 • Deposing Runway and Control Tower Development At Anoka County-Blaine Airport Mounds View City Council Page Twenty 1111 Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Bill Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, would the City of Circle Pines join with Mounds View opposing this airport. Where is Blaine's position on this airport? Mayor Linke stated that Circle Pines would support Mounds View. Mayor Linke has not been able to talk to the City of Blaine as yet. C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4603 Regarding Development Review Request of Wolf and Associates, 4860 Mustang Circle Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained the contents of the Development Review for Wolf and Associates regarding the construction of a square foot addition to their existing facility. Harrington reported that the development meets all requirements of the Municipal Code as it relates to setbacks, parking and land use. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4603 Approving the Development request of Wolf and Associates, 4860 Mustang Circle VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 411" F. Consideration of Approval of Expenditure of $35, 000 for the Construction of a New Police Parking Lot and Authorization for the Director of Public Works to Sign Change Orders not to Exceed 10% Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, explained what the project included. Expenditures will be approximately $35, 000. Staff is requesting that this expenditure be funded out of the Silver Lake Woods Account. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve the Expenditure of $35, 000 for a__New Police__Department Parking Lot_ to be Funded bthe Silver __ Lake Woods Account and Authorize the Director of Public Works to Sign Changes Orders Not to Exceed 10% of the Entire Project VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Consideration of Resolution No. 4607 Declaring Insufficient the Initiative Petition Proposing to Limit the Number of Total Terms for Which a Person Could File for the Office of Mayor or City Council Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that the Assistant to the City Administrator was given a petition on Friday, July 15 by an unidentified person who just requested that the envelope be date stamped. Orduno stated that she was processing this Petition IIII according to the procedures outlined in the City Charter. Orduno reported that based on the lack of required signatures and missing Mounds View City Council Page Twenty-One • Regular Meeting July 25, 1994 circulator oath of verification, the Petition is "insufficient" under Chapter 5, Sections 5. 02 and 5. 03 of the City Charter. Orduno explained that the topic of the petition is currently under discussion by the Charter Commission. Mayor Linke stated that the petition does not follow along with the Charter at all. The petitioners are not listed on the document, nor is it notarized. Orduno stated that a letter should be sent to all persons who signed the petition and sending with the letter a copy of the Charter. Councilmember Trude stated that she is a member of the Charter Commission and stated that this petition does not meet the Charter. Trude stated that she believes it's a notice of petitioning taking place. Trude stated that the Charter Commission has hired an attorney to work on this issue with the Charter Commission. Trude stated that a legal opinion has been obtained and a City cannot limit the terms of Council persons. Trude stated she is confused as to why this petition was brought to staff at this time. III MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4607 Declaring Insufficient the Initiative Petition Proposing an Ordinance to Limit the Number of Total Terms for Which a Person Could File for the Office of Mayor or City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried H. Consideration of Release of Property being Requested by the Everest Group that will be Part of the Development of the C. G. Hill Property Samantha Orduno, -City Administrator, statedthat-our-bond counsel was contacted to work with Everest attornies to make sure that the land in questions was not land involved in the original development 1 of the business park in that it would continue to receive Tax Increment Financing. Jim O'Meara is comfortable with the fact that after the Development Agreement was executed and the supplement that the identified parcels that receive the funding are separate and apart from the parcels listed here. Orduno stated that the release of this land is necessary to move the C. G. Hill Project forward. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4608 Authorizing the Release of Land from Contract for Private Redevelopment between the City and Everest Development Ltd. 410 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page Twenty-Two Regular Meeting fa July 25, 1994 REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick - absent Councilmember Blanchard - Groundbreaking took place last week for Multi-Tech and that the Council is very, very happy to have them expanding in Mounds View and wishes Multi-Tech a great deal of success. Councilmember Wuori: - Last weekend was opening weekend for Mounds View Community Theater's play, "Oliver" . Tickets are available for the next two weekends. Opening weekend went very well. Councilmember Trude stated that she enjoyed participating in the parade and in Festival In The Park. Report of Administrator: Samantha Orduno reported that she will be out of the office IIIWednesday, Thursday and Friday attending the LMC Strategic Planning Session in Bemidji. Report of Mayor Linke: a. The Festival In the Park was held July 17 . The Fire Department won the trophy in the baseball game defeating the Mounds View Police Department. b. Mayor Linke thanked all of the persons involved with planning the parade. Linke stated that 52 units participated in the parade. c-. - Linke-statedthatthe -Festival_ went_ very well for all vendors. -The only negative statement that the Mayor received was that there were no fireworks. d. Mayor Linke apologized for his vote on the Woodale playground situation and for his attitude during the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 10: 30 p.m. Re - ,lectfu ly -ub•/ tted, ichele eve o • Recording S - etary PETITION 7 1 i 1, Ls % a.r _-�� ` W ane undersigned, do hereby express our position in regard to the Proposed park at the two vacant 7nts 4www4iliately we-at ei 3033 Woodale Drive. NA4 (Print) ADDRESS SIGNATURE AGREE/DISAGREE 2 . ? f t Soo / LUO-6-dette N4. T/o ,Q1 ad ervna 7n .7.-- 1.) 15611 r-ee ''` /..4..s_tirili N. . ,nom 30 /t t.(,) Q �� P � o - • . —J .��, ...2-I,.w ,3d- W'- ,.• . 'e. I L[. - J .. ....///4�� P . LSC 5 . 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