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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1994/11/29 APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 29, 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 November 29, 1994. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Wuori, Blanchard, Quick and Trude 411 MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to City Administrator; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator; Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Mayor Linke indicated he would be adding Item F. , Consideration of Resolution No. 4673 Amending Resolution No. 4480 Rescheduling City Council Meetings That Fall on Legal Holidays. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from November 14, 1994, as Submitted. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Mayor Linke noted that there was a correction made to the Roll Call of the Environmental Quality Commission Meeting Minutes of May 17, 1994, which verified that EQC Member Lee Trotta was present. 411 MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Quick to Approve Environmental Quality Commission Meeting Minutes of May 17 , 1994, as Amended. Mounds View City Council Page 2 111 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes of September 22 , 1994 . MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes of September 22, 1994, as Submitted VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, introduced Mark Andrescik as the newest member of the City's work staff. Ulrich offered a synopsis of Mr. Andrescik's work experience and explained that he was filling a vacant position rather than a newly created one. The Councilmembers joined Mayor Linke in welcoming Mr. Andrescik. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Adopt Resolution No. 4666, Step Adjustment for Golf Course Superintendent, Staff Report No. 94-1379C. B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 12, 1994, at 7: 05 p.m. to Consider Transfer of Murzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10 from Stanley Murzyn, Sr. to Stanley Murzyn, Jr. C. Adopt Resolution No. 4668 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. D. Licenses for Approval Sewer/Water - Expires 6/30/95 Rumpca Sewer and Water, Inc. - New Sabby Contracting - Renewal Heating and Air Conditioning - Expires 6/30/95 Anderson Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. - New Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda as Presented VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page 3 111 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda and asked if there were any residents requests and comments from the floor. There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Consideration of Resolution No. 4669 Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request of Peter McIntyre, 2917 County Road H2, for an Oversized Accessory Building Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7 : 05 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that following the construction of a new garage on Peter McIntyre's property, the old garage remains. Mr McIntyre has decided to utilize the old garage, which is 308 square feet, as an accessory building. Municipal Code allows for an accessory building up to 216 square feet in size with an over-the-counter building permit, and an accessory building up to 400 square feet in size with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Harrington commented that this item had been reviewed by the Mounds View Planning Commission. Based on their review, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: (1) The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with Ramsey County. (2) The building shall be maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. (3) The accessory building does not exceed 400 square feet. (4) The only vehicles that may be stored in the accessory building are licensed collector vehicles. (5) There shall be no improved driving surface leading up to the accessory building. Harrington reported that he had prepared Resolution No. 4669 for consideration of this item by the Council. Mr. Heitmiller, 7320 Knollwood Drive, asked if the standing structure would remain in its present condition. Mounds View City Council Page 4 410 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Harrington replied that it would not. Mr. McIntyre wanted to use it for a workshop/storage shed. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Consideration of Resolution No. 4669 Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request of Peter McIntyre, 2917 County Road H2 , for an Oversized Accessory Building MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4669 Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request of Peter McIntyre, 2917 County Road H2 , for an Oversized Accessory Building VOTE; 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4665, Hiring of Recycling Intern Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to City Administrator, reported that in April of this year, the City's Recycling Coordinator/Code • Enforcement Officer left the City of Mounds View for another position. At that time, the Council requested the position to be reevaluated in order to meet the needs of the community. As a result, a full-time Code Enforcement Officer position was created. In the meantime, the recycling duties that had been performed by that position were being handled by existing members of the Community Development Department. Those responsibilities have not been fully performed for staffing purposes, but rather to the extent to keep the program functioning. At the October 10, 1994 Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Reso]_ution No._637 which approvedthe filling of the Recycling Intern position. Since then, Cruikshank and Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, interviewed six candidates and determined that Laurie Mezera-Kerr was the most qualified to fill the position. It is a 19 hour per week position, at $8 . 00 per hour and receives no benefits. Cruikshank recommended to Council the hire of Laurie Mezera- Kerr for the position of Recycling Intern with funding to come from Ramsey County SCORE Grant. Councilmember Trude asked if this was a position that the County would provide funds for. She also questioned if the duties of this position would include getting the multi-family dwellings on line for recycling, coordinating the Clean-Up Mounds View City Council Page 5 411 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Day, and working on getting more community participation for recycling. Cruikshank affirmed that this position would be fully funded by Ramsey County, and that the responsibilities of the Recycling Intern position would include all of those duties. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4665 Approving the Hire of Laurie Mezera-Kerr to Fill the Vacant Temporary, Part-time Recycling Internship Position VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Quick commented that Ms. Mezera-Kerr appeared to be very well qualified. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) Consideration of Resolution No. 4670 Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request of Dennis Patterson, 8121 Edgewood Drive, to Allow for the Construction of an Oversized Accessory Building 411 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, informed Council that this item was very similar to the previous request for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Patterson has a single-family home with an attached garage. He is proposing to add a 14' x 22' (308 square feet) accessory building for storage. The Mounds View Planning Commission reviewed this item and recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) The Conditional Use Permit is recorded with Ramsey County. (-2-)- The building—shall be—maintained to provide a uniform_ _ appearance with the dwelling unit. (3) The accessory building does not exceed 400 square feet. (4) The only vehicles that may be stored in the accessory building are licensed collector vehicles. (5) There shall be no improved driving surface leading up to the accessory building. Harrington said the he had prepared Resolution No. 4670 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Dennis Patterson on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 4111 Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7 : 12 p.m. Mounds View City Council Page 6 411 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4670 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Dennis Patterson, 8121 Edgewood Drive, to Allow for the Construction of an Oversized Accessory Building Councilmember Trude asked if there had been an on-site inspection. Harrington affirmed there had been. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Consideration of Request for a Wetland Alteration Permit, for Louis Downing, Woodale and Longview Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7: 15 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that Louis Downing, the owner of Lot 2, Block 1 of Downing Addition, has made application for a Wetland Alteration Permit. Mr. Downing is in the process of selling this property to a potential buyer based on whether the lot is buildable or not. The Wetland Zoning Ordinance requires that a Wetland Alteration Permit be issued for the construction, alteration, or removal of any structure in or upon a Wetland Zoning District. Mr. Downing's property is 411 primarily within the Wetland Buffer Zone, which is a 100 foot strip that surrounds the wetlands. The City has a controlling interest in those Buffer Zones because of the potential impacts on the wetlands themselves. In Mounds View, those wetlands are used for storm water retention and detention and they play an important role in the storm water management plans of the City. For that reason, a public hearing is required. Harrington said this item had been reviewed by himself as well as by Rocky Keene, the City Consulting Engineer, for compliance with the Municipal Code. Harrington commented that the City Consulting Engineer did not see a problem with the home being constructed on th- e pr-oper-ty. —It should not adversely -a-ftect—the wetland itse1f.—_—__ However, the applicant has indicated on a site plan some additional landscaping and clearing of the property and installing of sod. Harrington and the City Consulting Engineer both felt that would not be in the best intentions of the Code. He explained that the Code does not encourage the elimination of natural vegetative cover in the areas of wetlands and that includes the Buffer Zones. Harrington said that he and the City Consulting Engineer had reviewed the issues of storm water runoff and the impacts to the wetland. With the use of an overhead projector, Harrington presented a map which indicated the location of the property at Longview and Woodale Drive, noting that the map had been forwarded to him by the prospective buyer and not by the applicant. This map showed the proposed location of the home in relation to the wetland and the 100 foot Wetland Buffer Zone. He pointed out that the City Mounds View City Council Page 7 411 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 delineated wetland area, which was at an elevation of 892' , encompassed a large area of the property. That elevation was based on field surveys done by the DNR, Army Corps of Engineers, and Ramsey County. The map indicated proposed and existing elevations on the site. Harrington said the City Consulting Engineer reviewed the property in relation to the Wetland Zoning Ordinance and what the hydrological impacts will be to other properties and to the wetland. City Code requires that all drainage be maintained on the site and cannot impact any of the surrounding properties. The Code does allow for the development of property with those conditions being met. The City Consulting Engineer was satisfied that other neighbors will not be impacted by the proposed construction of a home and that the impact on the wetland will be minimal. Harrington shared the concern of the City Consulting Engineer in regard to the extensive landscaping which would require clear cutting a wooded area and installing sod. The prospective buyer had been consulted to preserve the existing vegetation, which would still allow for a yard while causing less impact to the wetland. • Harrington said the City Consulting Engineer's opinion was that the house, garage and driveway would not have a negative impact on the wetland. He was concerned about the landscaping and suggested that the Council consider this Wetland Alteration Permit, adopting the plan that Harrington presented which showed the downsized area to be sodded, allowing the preservation of the existing vegetation. Councilmember Trude asked if the corner of the house was just a few feet from actual standing water. Harrington said it was not standing water--just wetland soils. The extent of the wetland soil was vegetative types. The Buffer Zone was established by the City because anything within that zone has an impact on the wetland and —he—City wanted to maintain a controlling_interest._ Linke pointed out that the front of the house was 130 feet from the front of the property, requiring a long driveway. Harrington explained the elevations at which the presence of a wetland existed. He commented that the elevation at which the wetland was delineated changed from area to area. Harrington advised that the lowest slab elevation of a home is in relation to the flood plain and not to the wetland itself. The Local Water Management Plan indicated that the lowest slab elevation in this area has to be at 891. 9 . The map indicated the lowest floor at 891. 9 and the top of block 899. 9, which would be the basement and 8 feet of block. The proposed house would meet the elevation requirements. Mounds View City Council Page 8 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Trude asked if Mr. Keene was concerned with the construction of the slab at that level and if he felt there would be water problems in the home. Harrington replied that the City Consulting Engineer did not feel there would be water problems. Steve Feldner, 5168 Longview Drive, expressed concern regarding fertilizer runoff into the wetland, the exact location the sump pump would drain to, and the possibility that the prospective property owner would build a fence, spoiling the view of the park. Harrington pointed out the amount of proposed landscaping area had been downsized because of the possibility of fertilizer runoff. The proposed sod line allowed for approximately 100 feet to be preserved in a natural vegetative state. He also indicated the areas for the sump pump to drain to. Mary Feldner, 5168 Longview Drive, commented that the soil of the property was spongy even though it didn't appear to have standing water. She felt that anyone who tried to build a house on this property would have water problems. Sherri Ruf, 1829 NW 127 Lane, Coon Rapids, stated that her father • has owned the property for 20 to 25 years. The property is a one- acre lot. She asked that, if they aren't ever going to be able to sell the property to build a home on, what is just compensation for the people who have not been able to use the path to walk to the park. The person who proposes to build it is a builder and the person who proposes to live in the house is the builder's daughter. She said that her father had paid taxes on this property for the past 20 years and questioned the justification of the City not allowing them to build on property that is buildable from an engineering standpoint. Todd McCall, 5164 Longview Drive, said his concern was that the builder would_ chang_e the landscaping plans after the approval of _ this alteration application was received. Mayor Linke replied that the builder would have to apply again if the landscaping plans were to be changed. Mr. Hjelle, 5161 Red Oak Drive, stated that he had lived in his home for almost 30 years, and knew that the property contained a lot of peat. He questioned the stability of the soil, and felt there would be drainage problems which would impact the wetland. Sandy Giancola, 5133 Red Oak Drive, said that she represented several neighbors who could not be at the meeting and were concerned about the development of this property. She expressed concern regarding the wetland area, and asked if the prospective owners would be allowed to put in a swimming pool and ice skating rink. Harrington replied that they would be able to ds .ong as it Mounds View City Council Page 9 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 was outside the Buffer Zone. She also wondered what impact an ice skating rink would have on the wetland, if one were constructed in Woodcrest Park. Linke explained that Woodcrest Park is below the elevation of the property being considered for this application, so there would be no impact to the wetland. Councilmember Blanchard reported that she had received a phone call from Ray Schelonka, 5139 Red Oak Drive, who was unable to attend the meeting but expressed his concern about potential drainage problems on the property. He is opposed to granting a Wetland Alteration Permit. Ms. Hjelle, 5161 Red Oak Drive, asked when the property was rezoned from R2 to Ri. Linke explained that it had not been rezoned. There could be Ri housing built on an R2 lot. Trude asked if the proposed house could be built outside the Buffer Zone. Harrington explained that a 30 foot wide sanitary sewer easement • was taken by the County a number of years ago, which renders the southeast corner of the property not buildable. A structure is not allowed on the easement. There simply is no other buildable site on this lot. Trude asked if there was a situation in the city where an entire new home, garage, and driveway were all constructed within a Wetland Buffer Zone. Linke cited two examples. Harrington explained that the purpose of the Wetland Buffer Zone was to give the City a certain amount of control close to the wetlands for storm water management. City Code does have provisions toallow_or development_within thos_e, Buffer__2aones if it will not have a negative impact on the wetland itself. Trude expressed concern that Councilmembers did not have adequate time to review this issue, and said she would like to have the City Consulting Engineer present for discussion. Blanchard felt that the concept of having a Buffer Zone would be destroyed by allowing an entire home to be built within it. Linke said that by not allowing development on the only buildable site of this property, it was basically a taking by the City. He questioned what the City's liabilities would be in that case. He added that the Buffer Zone was created ten years ago; prior to that time this property could have been built on. Mounds View City Council Page 10 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Steve Feldner used a map to indicate the area that he thought held standing water, which included the proposed sod area. He was concerned that this was a ploy to increase the property value, and force the City to buy the lot. Joel Sheldon, 5143 Red Oak Drive, said that there was six inches of water standing in the proposed building site. Trude commented that having the City Consulting Engineer available to answer questions would be helpful. She would also like to have a report from the engineer for the proposed developer and would like to have a copy of the soil boring report. Allen Sheldon, 5143 Red Oak Drive, said that water came in his garage and he was also concerned about the drainage problems on this property. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 8: 07 p.m. Blanchard expressed frustration in receiving this information at the last minute, not allowing sufficient time for review. She felt the City Consulting Engineer should be present and possibly the 411 City Attorney. Councilmember Quick said that adequate time has been afforded for discussion and suggested that Councilmembers curious with regard to precedent setting review the minutes pertaining to Woodale Drive developments (7656, 7660, 7662 , and 7664) and Harstad developments. Blanchard commented that she would be glad to review those minutes when she is afforded the time. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Table Consideration of Request for a Wetland Alteration Permit for Louis Downing, Woodale and Longview-,- -tothe--December l-2-, -994 City Council Meeting-___ _ VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Linke requested Staff to have the City Attorney research similar issues handled by the Court. COUNCIL BUSINESS: (continued) B. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 550 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Repealing Chapter 407 , Entitled "Environmental Quality Commission" Mayor Linke read the Ordinance and explained that he had • presented this Ordinance at the previous Council Meeting. He felt that the duties of the Environmental Quality Commission Mounds View City Council Page 11 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 could be taken over by the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission, noting that recycling issues will be taken over by the Recycling Intern position. He cited the difficulty of the EQC in maintaining adequate membership and noted that New Brighton had abolished their EQC Commission as well, dispersing the duties to other Commissions. Richard Oman, 8205 Groveland Road, commented that he was the Chairperson of the EQC and explained the difficulties in maintaining adequate membership over the last year. He felt that previously there had been adequate membership. He cited issues contained in the FOCUS 2000 Final Report which he felt pertained to the EQC, noting the establishment of the Greenway Plan. Oman stated that his term as Chairperson would be over this year, but he would still like to serve as a Commissioner of the EQC. Muriel Brainard, 7900 Greenwood Drive, said this action seemed precipitous. She had understood that Mayor Linke requested Samantha Orduno to inform the EQC members of the action being taken regarding the EQC and wondered why Orduno had not informed her. • Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, stated that she had contacted Richard Oman, Chair of EQC, and asked if he would like her to contact the other members or if he would prefer to contact them himself. He informed Orduno that he would prefer to contact the members himself. Brainard presented two suggestions from Linda Hanson, a member of the EQC. The first is that if a lack of interest does exist, it is more important than ever to have an Environmental Quality Commission. Hanson felt the problems with membership were short-term. Brainard suggested that the EQC meet quarterly or five times a year. She announced that Gina Hennen, the student member of the EQC, is now a voter and would make a fifth member. Brainard felt the Council had failed to make a strong effort to get members. She asked for clarification as to whose responsibility it was to recruit new members to the EQC. Linke said that it was the responsibility of the City Council to advertise for members, but before that action can be taken, the Commission must inform the Council that members are needed. Brainard urged the Council not to act precipitously on this issue. Mounds View City Council Page 12 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Mr. Brasaemle, 5127 Long Lake Road, said that he is employed by the Minnesota Department of Environmental Assistance and is here to speak as a resident of Mounds View. He strongly opposed any movement to repeal the EQC. He felt the need for members had not been well publicized and stated that he would be willing to serve if the Commission continues. He cited the wetland issue discussed earlier in the meeting as an area that would fall within the duties of the EQC. (The Meeting was informally recessed due to a false fire alarm. ) Mr. Brasaemle went on to explain that the Planning Commission considered issues based on Ordinances rather than the environment. He felt that be removing the EQC, the Council would be going against the constituency of Mounds View, and suggested that an aggressive ad campaign be done to recruit members. More residents would be made aware of the EQC if it were given a higher profile. Ruth White, 2917 County Road I, commented that she perceived this action as being politically motivated. She stated that, although she had no background concerning this, she felt it • was vindictive because two members of the Commission were candidates for the City Council and this action was started immediately following election. Linke said that was not what had precipitated this action. Councilmember Trude mentioned that the Council should advertise for members for the EQC and provide the same amount of support for this Commission that the Council provides to the other Commissions. She felt the hiring of a Recycling Intern would help add the support services this Commission needs. A direct work plan should be provided from the Council ---so that—the activities of the Commission are ones__that__the_ Council wants. Trude felt that often her viewpoints regarding environmental issues were not shared by the other members of the Council. She felt the EQC was necessary to help make the City a place that our children and grandchildren will be proud to inherit. The issues to be considered by the EQC should be directed from the Council so there are no misunderstandings, and Trude felt the Council should accept blame for the problems of the EQC. Trude suggested that the EQC suspend meetings until there are seven members and that a strong effort to recruit members should be made. She commented that the work plan of the EQC 411 should begin at the Council level and be directed to the Commission, with results being returned to the Council. • Mounds View City Council Page 13 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Trude offered that, having attended Planning Commission meetings for a year, she was certain the issues of improving recycling goals, improving recycling at multifamily dwellings, and other issues of the earth would not be handled by them. She is opposed to the adoption of this Ordinance. Councilmember Wuori said that the Planning Commission had always been involved in wetland issues, whether it concerned beautification or adherence to Codes. Regarding the membership problems of the EQC, she commented that participation of members is not something that can be predicted. There are many different areas involved in the environment and the Environmental Quality Commission, and the members have been unable to focus on single issues. Wuori noted that the EQC members have had their own personal interests regarding the environment which included the areas of garbage, recycling, trailways, and wildlife. The members have not worked together, perhaps due to a lack of leadership from Council or due to fragmentation of the group itself. There were always new ideas and new reports but the issues were not being followed through to completion. There didn't • seem to be the cohesiveness amongst themselves that is found in the other Commissions. Wuori said the duties of the EQC could be taken over by the other Commissions quite easily and the members could bring their areas of interest to those Commissions. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Wuori to Adopt Ordinance No. 550 Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Repealing Chapter 407, Entitled "Environmental Quality Commission" ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke - yes Councilmember Quick - yes Councilmember Wuori - yes Councilmember Trude - no Councilmember Blanchard - yes VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Trude) Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution No. 4667 Approving Transfer of Funds from Franchise Fee Account for Purchase of Computer Equipment for Police Department Mayor Linke explained that he had met with the Staff Officers of the Police Department and was informed they only had two computers, one of which is very old. There are two additional • Mounds View City Council Page 14 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 computers that the individual Highway Patrol personnel have been bringing for the Officers to use. Linke suggested that three computers are needed, one for the secretary, one in the Patrol station and one for the Sergeant's station. The secretary would be able to use the existing printer and an additional printer would be located in the Patrol area. Tim Cruikshank, Assistant to City Administrator, reported the computer and printer bid specifications that were furnished to vendors. He stated that responses had been received from four vendors for the computers: Ameridata, Zeos International, Global Computronics and P.C. Tailors. The low bid was received from P.C. Tailors in the amount of $1,521. 89 for each computer. Responses had been received from three vendors for the printer: Ameridata, Global Computronics and Dodd Technical. The low bid was received from Global Computronics in the amount of $1, 658.21. Cruikshank explained the purpose of Resolution No. 4667 was to transfer funds from the Franchise Fee Contingency Account to Police Department Capital Account for the purchase of three computers, one printer, and a computer desk, which was budgeted at $650, for the police secretary. Councilmember Trude asked if the computer bid specifications of 33Mhz would be adequate for the CD-ROM drive. Cruikshank replied that 33Mhz would work for the CD-ROM drive, but an upgrade would make it faster, thus more efficient. Trude related her personal experience with the low bidder for the computers and felt their service was poor. She was concerned about the quality of that company. Samantha_Orduno, City_Administr-at-ar, commented that she also had previous experiences with P.C. Tailors and agreed that the service provided by them was poor. Orduno mentioned that the street directories and State Statutes were going to be on CD- ROM and the speed of the computers would be important. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4667 Approving the Transfer of Funds from Franchise Fee Account for Purchase of Computer Equipment for Police Department in the Amount of $9, 000 Trude noted that the amount to be transferred in Resolution No. 4667 should be changed from $7, 000 to $9, 000. She explained that Staff would be directed to make a wise 111 purchase. Mounds View City Council Page 15 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Linked expressed his appreciation to Trude for providing input on this matter. D. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 4664 Approving Feasibility Study and Plans and Specifications, Authorizing Execution of Petition and Waiver Agreement, Ordering Improvement Project No. 94-6, and Awarding a Contract Therefor Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, explained that State Law and City Ordinances require that people who have the availability to hook up to Municipal Sanitary Sewer must do so and eliminate any type of septic system located on their property. Owners of the property located at 7604 Spring Lake Road have approached the City regarding the possibility of assessing the charge for hook-up. Harrington cited the other properties within the City that previously had that charge assessed. Because the hook-up is a State requirement, the City wants to help the residents to be able to meet that requirement. Harrington reported that he had prepared all documents and sketches required to proceed with a special assessment. He has discussed the item with the City Attorney and City Finance Director. Thisitem is very similar to the ones the City has done in the past. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4664 Approving Feasibility Study and Plans and Specifications, Authorizing Execution of Petition and Waiver Agreement, Ordering Improvement Project No. 94-6, and Awarding a Contract Therefor __ V_OT_E: ___ _5__ayes __ 0__na_ys Motion Carried_ E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4672 Approving the Minor Subdivision Request of the Estate of Arlien Newton, 8300 Fairchild Avenue, Planning Case No. 322-91 Paul Harrington explained that in 1991 the City Council approved a Lot Combination for the property owned by the Estate of Arlien Newton. At that time, the representatives of the estate indicated they would want to further subdivide the property in the future. They would now like to subdivide the property that was shown on the original Certificate of Survey shown as Tract A. • Harrington said that he had provided Councilmembers with all pertinent information and noted the two contingencies: Mounds View City Council Page 16 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 (1) The Survey must be recorded. (2) The applicable park dedication fees are paid. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4672 Approving the Minor Subdivision Request of the Estate of Arlien Newton, 8300 Fairchild Avenue VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Resolution No. 4673 Amending Resolution No. 4480 Rescheduling City Council Meetings that Fall on Legal Holidays Mayor Linke explained that there was a City Council Meeting scheduled for December 27 , which falls during the holidays. Many Staff and Councilmembers have family vacations planned for the entire week. Therefore, the final Council meeting of 1994 should be rescheduled to December 19, 1994, at the regular time of 7 : 00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to Adopt Resolution No. 4673 Amending Resolution No. 4480 Rescheduling City Council • Meetings that Fall on Legal Holidays VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick asked Paul Harrington if there had been any action taken on Sherwood Estates. Harrington replied that no action had been taken and they were in the process of putting together a development meeting. Councilmember Blanchard: No report. Councilmember Wuori: No report. Councilmember Trude: No report. Report of Administrator: a. Samantha Orduno reported that the Truth In Taxation Hearing on the 1995 Proposed Budget would be held on November 30, at 7: 00 p.m. Following the October 24 Informational Meeting, Council had directed Staff to reexamine the budget. Orduno stated that significant reductions were made. The impact to different valued homes is 3% and, in many cases, far less. Mounds View City Council I Page 17 • Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 Report of Mayor Linke: No report. Report of Staff: No report. Mayor Linke reminded Councilmembers of the Truth In Taxation Hearing to be held November 30, 1994. The next Council Work Session will be December 5, 1994. The next Council Meeting will be December 12, 1994 . ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9 : 05 p.m. Respectful submitted, J ' I TilLSL*_ J d Ri•er c• d' g Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial .