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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994/09/26 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 26, 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, September 26, 1994 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Wuori, Blanchard, • and Quick MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Trude ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator; Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: a. Presentation of 50th Anniversary Plaque to the Mounds View/ Blaine/Spring Lake Park Fire Department b. Consideration of Payment to Midwest Asphalt (added by Samantha Orduno, City Administrator) Made Item 11G APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Minutes from September 12, 1994 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: 1111/ There were no advisory commission minutes to accept. Mounds View City Council Page Two 4111 Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS a. Mayor Linke read the Plaque Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Mounds View/Blaine/Spring Lake Park Fire Department and presented the same to Fire Chief Ron Fagerstrom. Chief Fagerstrom thanked the City Council on behalf of the members of the Fire Department. b. Mayor Linke announced the the Boy Scouts from Troop 167 were part of the Council audience. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno read the Consent Agenda and also explained that the Consent Agenda is a way for the Council to approve many items under one motion. Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were no items removed. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Wuori to Adopt the Consent Agenda As Presented • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR There were no resident requests or comments during this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7: 05 p.m. To Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, 8425 Spring Lake Road Mayor—Linke—opened the public hearing at_ :05 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that Brady Neumann made application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 576 square foot garage. Harrington reported that Mr. Neumann's request met all requirements of the Municipal Code for issuance of the permit, however, the Code stipulates if the garage exceeds 1000 sq. ft, no other accessory buildings would be allowe don the property. Neumann's property also containeds an 8' x 8' accessory building. Harrington stated that Nuemann was informed that to meet the intent of the Code, the existing accessory building would need to be removed in the event that the Conditional Use Permit was granted. Mr. Neumann decided 4111 to remove the existing 8' x 8' structure and increase of the size of the additon to his garage. Harrington further reported that the Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending approval of an addition to 410Mounds View City Council Page Three Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 Mr. Neumann's garage which would bring the total square footage of the structure to nor more than 1264 square feet. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7: 07 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4638 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Brady Neumann, 8425 Spring Lake Road VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: There were no Consent Agenda items brought forward. A. Consideration of Clean-Up Day Fees Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that staff had tentatively scheduled a Fall Clean-Up Day for Saturday, October 22 , 1994, from 9: 00 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m. Harrington further reported that as in the Spring of this year, Twin City Refuse working in conjunction with Keith Krupenny and Son Disposal, will be providing collection services. Harrington explained that the fee 4111 schedule would be the same as used in the Spring. Councilmember Quick commented that drop off of tires for $1.50 is very reasonable. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Approve Clean-Up Day Terms with Twin City Refuse VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Development Review Request, Crouse Cartage Company Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that the Crouse Cartage—Gompany ma c appIicati on for_a_development_re_view for site improvements they anticipate making at 2169 Mustang Drive in the City's Industrial Park. Harrington further reported that the project calls for the surfacing of approximately 90, 000 square feet of currently unimproved property for use as parking and staging area. Harrington also explained that the applicant would like to add approximately 3500 square feet to the existing loading dock area which would add 17 bays to the existing 34 currently available at the facility. Staff met with the City Engineer and according to a preliminary review of the project and its storm water runoff impacts, the plan provides for adequate storm water control and discharge from the 4111 site. Harrington stated that staff has referred the applicant to Kate Drewry at the Rice Creek Watershed District to discuss possible permitting requirements at that Agengy. Harrington noted that staff 4111 Mounds View City Council Page Four Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 is still awaiting word from the RCWD on the project. The RCWD will be taking action on September 28, 1994. Harrington reported that the Planning Commission approval is contingent upon the RCWD approval of the project. Councilmember Wuori stated that she was surprised that there was no in attendance from Towns Edge Manufactured Home Park. Wuori also asked that a contingency be added to the resolution which would include the review of the plans by the forester to decide what type of plantings would make the neighborhood quieter. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4640 Approving the Development Review for the Crouse Cartage Company, 2169 Mustang Drive As Amended VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 548 "Land Subdivisions" Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that at the September 12, 1994 City Council Meeting, Ordinance No. 548 was formally introduced by the Council. Harrington reported that this ordinance is presented again for consideration of formal • adoption. Harrington stated that the ordinance would amend the Subdivision Regulations to require that all contiguously owned property be included in Plat applications. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Blanchard to Adopt Ordinance No. 548, "Land Subdivisions" ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - yes Councilmember Wuori - yes Councilmember Trude - absent (ouncfl.memher Blanchard - yes VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Preliminary Plat, Sherwood Estates Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Citywide Developers made application to the City Council for a Major Subdivision calling for 17 single family lots to be located northeast of the Spring Lake Road/Highway 10 intersection. Harrington reported that the proposed development would be partially services by a cul-de-sac to be constructed at the expense of the applicant. Harrington further reported that staff had reviewed the proposal and found that it met the general intent of the Municipal • Code, however, the possible need for storm water control ponding to service the development needed to be addressed. 411Mounds View City Council Page Five 1 Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 Harrington reported that staff had met with the Consulting Engineer and it was his opinion that a sufficient ponding plan can be established to handle the anticipated runoff. Harrington explained that the Engineer had also informed the applicant that the Rice Creek Watershed District needed to be contacted regarding a wetland within the development which is on the National Wetland Inventory (NWI) and that a RCWD permit would be required for approval of the project. Harrington further reported that the applicant has delineated the referenced wetland to the satisfaction of the RCWD and has resubmitted the Plat for consideration by the Council. Harrington noted that the applicant is requesting that the City Council ocnsider taking action on the preliminary plat at tonight's meeting and then the project would be more fully reviewed at the October 3rd Work Session at which time the Consulting Engineer can be present to discuss the storm water management issue with the final plat being considered at the October 10, 1994 Council Meeting. Harrington introduced John Wilzek, Comstock and Davis, who explained where the proposed ponding would occur. There were three areas being considered. Wilzek stated the the developer was negotiating • to obtain property behind Outlot A. Mr. Wilzek also stated that soil borings in close proximity to the gas station were taken and no ground water contamination was found. Many questions were addressed to staff and Mr. Wilcek regarding the storm water drainage issues in the vicinity of the proposed plat. It was suggested that this item be tabled for further discussion to the October 3rd Work Session. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Table the Consideration of Preliminary Plat, Sherwood Estates to the October 3 , 1994, Work Session VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4637 Creating a Recycling Intern Position Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, presented the background on the creation of the proposed Recycling Intern Position explaining that it would be a part-time position up to 19 hours per week with no benefits. Cruikshank explained that funding for this position for the remained of 1994 would come from the 1994 recycling budget that was funded by a Ramsey County SCORE grant and for 1995, the City expects to again receive SCORE funding form the County which would be used for recycling programs and personnel costs. Mounds View City Council Page Sixr 0 Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 Councilmember Blanchard asked if SCORE grant funds would not become available in 1995, would the position cease to exist? Cruikshank responded that it would cease to exist. Harrington reported that the City received $25,500 for salaries, recycling and brochures last year. Councilmember Quick stated that he would like this item tabled to the October 3, 1994, Work Session for further discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Table Resolution No. 4637 Creating a Recycling Intern Position VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Resolution No. 4641 Requesting Ramsey County to Pursue the Feasibility of a School Speed Zone on County Road I Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to the City Administrator, reported that • Resolution No. 4641 proposes that Ramsey County pursue the feasibility of installing signage that would reduce the speed limit in this area, add signage to warn motorists they are in a school zone and also change County Road I from a 4 lane highway to a 2 lane street with a center turn lane. Cruikshank stated that the City would like Ramsey County to implement these requests to create a safe school zone for children who attend Pinewood School and will work cooperatively with the County to achieve these goals. Mayor Linke stated that the idea to make County Road I a 2 lane with a center lane was his idea. Linke stated that he has seen this type roadway elsewhere and it works very well and is much safer. Councilmember Wuori indicated that she will be attending a meeting at Pinewood School to represent the City in this issue. Wuori stated that the PTA has made the request that this issue be studied. The County, school and PTA will have representatives in attendance to discuss the possibility. Wuori stated that she is amazed that the City has to prove that a school zone is needed in an area where there is a school. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4641 Requesting Ramsey County to Pursue the Feasibility of a School Speed Zone on County Road I VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • • Mounds View City Council Page Seven Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 G. Consideration of Payment to Midwest Asphalt in the Amount of $81, 001.80 for the Patching Contract Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, on behalf of Mike Ulrich the Public Works Director who was unable to attend the meeting, reported that the amount to be paid is over the bidded price because of the extra work needed on some of the streets, i.e. , manholes needed to be raised, numerous potholes, inadequate base material and severe. alligator craking. Orduno reported that these conditions warranted complete removal of a few segments of roads. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Approve Payment of $81, 001.80 to Midwest Asphalt for the Patching Contract VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick - No report. 1111 Councilmember Blanchard - No report. Councilmember Wuori: No report. Councilmember Trude: Absent Report of Administrator: Reported that the City received a press release from the Metropolitan Airport Commission that addresses the plans for the Anoka County/Blaine Airport. Orduno reported that representatives from the Metropolitan Airports Commission will be in attendance at the Council's Work Session on October 3, to explain the Master Plan update which addresses the potential for a parallel runway and an air traffic control tower. Orduno encouraged members of the public to attend as there will be representatives from the airport itself to address any concerns that people might have. Report of Mayor Linke: Mentioned that the Irondale Marching Band is having a gathering of the bands from around the State of Minnesota (field show competition) at Irondale High School this weekend. Twelve bands will perform. Mayor Linke encouraged persons who were interested in 4111 attending to contact Irondale High School. Mounds View City Council Page Eight • Regular Meeting September 26, 1994 . Announced that the Lion's Club are selling tickets to the Pasta Dinner. Linke announced that this is a fund raiser for the Lion's Club. Mayor Linke stated that he had tickets with him. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7 :55 p.m. Resp'ctful;y submitted, ' I/ is ele Se'erson Recording Secretary 10110 0