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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
5. REPORTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 23, 2001
7. PUBLIC INPUT:
A. Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking,
please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please
limit your comments to three minutes.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Approving Resolution 5563, Approving School Resource Agreement (PD)
D. Resolution 5564, Authorizing the Purchase of Firearms (PD)
E. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 pm June 11, 2001 to Consider Intoxicating
Liquor License for Topa Corporation
F. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 pm June 26, 2001 to Consider Intoxicating
Liquor Licenses
G. Direct Staff to prepare a letter of support for the National Handicap
Housing Institute.
H. Resolution 5566 Appointing Mari Milewski Shay to Police Civil Service
Commission
I. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 pm June 26, 2001 to Establish Sunday Sales
Fee
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7:05 pm A. Public Hearing for the Introduction and First Reading of
Ordinance 679, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled “Signs and Billboards”
(Special Planning Case SP-082-00)
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7:10 pm B. Public Hearing for the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance
680, an Ordinance Vacating an Unused Section of Public Right of
Way Associated with the Minor Subdivision of 8360 Pleasant View
Drive and 8360 Spring Lake Road (Planning Case VA01-001)
C. Consideration of Resolution 5561, a Resolution Approving a Minor
Subdivision of Prosperities Located at 8360 Pleasant View Drive and
8360 Spring Lake Road (Planning Case MI01-001)
D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 681, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Municipal Code,
Entitled “Fire Code”
E. Resolution 5565, Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Criminal
Justice Data Network (CJDN) with Department of Public Safety --
Police Chief
F. Cost Share Grant for the Expansion of Mounds View Community
Center Pond
11. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION
12. Next Council Work Session: June 4, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 29, 2001
13. ADJOURNMENT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
April 23, 2001
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:05 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Thomas.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, April 23, 2001 City Council Agenda.
Council Member Thomas requested that Item E be removed from the Consent Agenda and be
added as Item 10E under Council Business.
Mayor Sonterre requested that the Special Order of Business be heard before the Resident
Comment section of the meeting.
City Administrator Miller requested that a Public Hearing for May 14, 2001 at 7:10 p.m. for the
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 680, an Ordinance Vacating an Unused Section of
Public Right of Way Associated with the Minor Subdivision of 8360 Pleasant View Drive and
8360 Spring Lake Road, Planning Case MI01-001 be added as Consent Agenda Item E.
City Administrator Miller asked that MNDOT Transportation Revolving Loan Fund for the
Highway 10 Soundwall be added as Item 7F under Council Business.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To Approve the April 23, 2001, City Council Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Fire Chief Zikmund presented a commemorative axe to retired firefighter Tom Skeate who
served from 1971 through 1991.
Mr. Skeate thanked Fire Chief Zikmund and the City for the award and stated it was a privilege
to serve in Mounds View.
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5. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
Rhonda Smieja of 5298 St. Stephens Street asked for a status update on the child care vacancy
and inquired as to whether any progress was being made on bringing a new child care facility to
Mounds View.
City Administrator Miller indicated she had received five proposals from interested parties and
Council had directed her to review those for childcare providers. She then indicated interviews
have been scheduled for May 2, 2001 and information from those interviews will be discussed at
the Council Work Session on May 7, 2001.
Michelle Sanbeck of 2356 Sherwood Road told Council there is significant flooding in the
Greenfield Park area and indicated Council might be able to see where the flows in the area are
coming from if they were to go and look. She then provided pictures of the area to Council for
review.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Marty noted that during the Greenfield ponding discussion at a previous
Council meeting Council Member Stigney had inquired as to whether an environmental impact
study would be conducted. Council Member Marty then stated he felt it would be appropriate to
request that an environmental impact study be conducted.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre To Request that Rice Creek Watershed District Conduct
an Environmental Impact Study at the Greenfield Ponding Area.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Quick) Motion carried.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Set a Public Hearing for the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 679, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Municipal Code entitled “Signs and
Billboards” for Monday, May 14, 2001 at 7:05 p.m.
D. Receive first quarter 2001 revenues and expense report
E. Set a Public Hearing for the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 680, an
Ordinance Vacating an Unused Section of Public Right of Way Associated with
the Minor Subdivision of 8360 Pleasant View Drive and 8360 Spring Lake Road
for Monday, May 14, 2001 at 7:10 p.m.
Council Member Marty requested that Consent Agenda Item A be removed for discussion.
Council Member Marty expressed concern with reimbursement check number 105459 which is
an expense reimbursement to Mayor Sonterre in the amount of $396.83. Council Member Marty
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explained he had contacted both the Finance Director and the City Administrator and had been
told that part of the reimbursement amount was for a TV/VCR. He then questioned who
authorized the purchase of the TV/VCR.
Mayor Sonterre indicated that City Administrator Miller had authorized the purchase because he
had wanted to provide the City Council office with a television set where meetings and tapes
could be reviewed.
Council Member Marty stated he did not feel there was a need for the TV/VCR in the Council
office as he feels it could be put to better use somewhere else. He then stated he feels there is a
need for televisions at the banquet center that are not budgeted for and that he feels the television
should be used at the banquet center.
Mayor Sonterre indicated the television was the City’s television and that he had no problem
with it being removed from the Council office if that was the wish of the rest of Council.
Council Member Thomas stated she did not feel strongly one way or the other toward the
location of the TV/VCR.
Council Member Stigney stated he has a strong objection to buying something if there are other
ways available to watch the meeting. He then stated he feels purchases such as this should go
before Council for discussion and approval.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A through E as
Presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Continuation of Public Hearing, Discussion and Consideration of a
Conditional Use Permit and Development Review Request for Pinewood
Elementary School, 5500 Quincy Drive.
Mayor Sonterre reopened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Community Development Director Ericson explained this is a request from ISD 621 to expand
the Pinewood Elementary School by adding approximately 10,000 square feet of building space
and 42 parking stalls. He noted this matter was before the Planning Commission four times and
the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending Council approval.
Director Ericson explained that there is no longer a request for a variance before Council as the
parking was reconfigured to stay within the required setbacks.
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Director Ericson noted there is still an issue with the parking lot along Quincy Street encroaching
into the City right of way and legal counsel has advised of the need for a limited use agreement to
protect the City from any issues arising from the use of the property.
Director Ericson briefly outlined the issues involved with the expansion and explained that the
school district has agreed to work with the City and neighborhood residents to resolve some of
the existing parking and safety issues as the expansion proceeds.
Council Member Marty indicated that the request of residents on Quincy Street for additional
screening was not addressed in the Resolution.
Director Ericson explained Staff and the Planning Commission felt that the City should not
dictate what sort of screening would be required but allow the residents and the school district
through the committee to be formed to decide what type of screening would be appropriate.
Council Member Marty asked if there needed to be language in the Resolution stating that any
continued issues will be addressed at the Council level.
Director Ericson explained that through the conditional use permit process the City has the
ability to review the permit if a problem exists.
Council Member Marty stated he would like to request that the City Forester review the area
along Quincy to be screened and make a recommendation.
Council Member Thomas asked where the residents wanted screening.
Director Ericson explained the location for the screening is between the existing asphalt play area
and Quincy Street. He then noted residents had indicated a desire to screen that area as it will be
a parking lot instead of a play area.
Council Member Stigney questioned whether Staff anticipated any traffic problems due to the
rerouting of the pick up and drop off traffic to the north.
Director Ericson indicated the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer had reviewed the plan and did
not feel it would pose a problem. He then explained the only change is that the two parking areas
will be connected so he does not think it will cause a significant congestion issue.
Council Member Marty requested the Resolution be amended to require the City Forester to
report back to Council on resident concerns for screening.
Director Ericson asked for clarification as to what Council Member Marty was looking for. He
then noted the City Forester is not in a position to address screening except to say how many
trees or shrubs per square foot are needed to provide a screen.
Council Member Marty stated he would like to have resident concerns for screening addressed.
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Director Ericson indicated the committee being formed has residents from the neighborhood,
some of who live directly across from the school, and stated he felt the residents and school
district should be able to determine the proper type of screening.
Council Member Thomas clarified that one of the main things the committee will address is the
screening.
Mr. Good, the principal of Pinewood Elementary, apologized for not having a representative at
the Planning Commission meetings but indicated he was not aware of the meetings. Mr. Good
then indicated Pinewood Elementary and the school district is committed to working with the
City and residents to address the safety and traffic concerns as well as any other resident concerns
that should arise.
Sandie Gay of Perkins and Will presented an amended drawing of the site showing the location
of the berming or screening.
Council Member Thomas indicated she had a resident express concern to her for the big trees to
the north which may be too large to transplant.
Ms. Gay indicated the trees would not be harmed during the construction.
Diane Wineman of 2209 Bronson Drive indicated she has four kids at Pinewood Elementary and
is concerned for the crosswalk on Quincy Street. She noted that one of her issues for the safety
committee will be how to get students across the parking lot between the buses safely. She then
noted she thinks parents will still be parking on Quincy Street to pick up their kids rather than
going all the way around.
Mayor Sonterre asked if Ms. Wineman had voiced her concerns to the committee.
Ms. Wineman stated there has not been an official meeting but stated she intended to make her
concerns known. She then expressed a concern for the u-turns on Quincy Street and suggested
posting a no u-turn sign in the area.
Council Member Thomas explained that there is a crosswalk all the way across the new section
of parking to get students safely to the other side of the buses.
Ms. Wineman stated she felt the crosswalk on Quincy needed to be a little more visible.
Council Member Marty stated he has not been in the area during school release time and then
asked if there are crossing guards at the crosswalks.
Ms. Wineman indicated there are crossing guards but stated they are not always available.
Ms. Wineman then questioned why the school district never considered putting all the buses
together and the parking separate.
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Mayor Sonterre asked Mr. Good if safety patrol is an issue at the school.
Mr. Good indicated fourth and fifth grade students are used as crossing guards. He stated there
are occasions when the kids do not show up and when made aware of it staff attempts to get
someone to cover the crosswalk.
Mr. Good explained that when he came to Pinewood he felt it was too dangerous to have children
crossing County Road I using children as crossing guards. To remedy the situation he contacted
Ramsey County who did a mini-study and determined it would be safer to begin busing the
children who live north of County I. He then stated it may be time to consider having adults in
the crosswalks on Quincy Street rather than children.
Council Member Quick asked Mr. Good if he was satisfied with the plan.
Mr. Good stated he felt the plan was good but indicated it may need to be modified as the process
goes along.
Dennis Hames of 5511 Quincy indicated he had been asked to be on the committee and has
agreed to do so. He then stated he felt that fold down stop signs at the crosswalks would help as
all cars would have to stop.
Council Member Quick stated he felt most of the remaining issues would be addressed by the
committee. He then indicated that the fold down stop signs are illegal so that is not an option.
Steve Begge of 8266 Sunny Side Road indicated he did not think anyone would say they are not
concerned for the safety of the children in and around the Pinewood area. He stated the
committee should discuss requesting no u-turn signs and possibly no parking signs for peak
school times in order to solve some of the issues.
Mr. Begge then expressed concern that the City not limit parking in the area too much or it will
negatively impact the neighbors in the area as well as those residents who come to the school for
other activities.
Mayor Sonterre suggested that if Mr. Begge was interested in serving on the committee he should
let the school principal know.
Council Member Marty noted Mr. Begge seems to follow the events of the City and told him
there was an opening on the Planning Commission that he may want to consider.
Jack Lasota of 5467 Quincy Street stated he thought the City should consider a permanent stop
sign at the crosswalk.
Council Member Thomas indicated she felt there is an enforcement issue and adding a stop sign
would not help if the City did not intend to enforce the laws it currently has that are being
broken.
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Mr. Lasota stated he felt the stop sign would help.
Council Member Marty agreed with Council Member Thomas on the enforcement issue. He then
asked City Administrator Miller to forward the enforcement concern to the Police Chief and ask
that he look into it and report back to Council.
Council Member Stigney suggested considering a speed bump rather than a stop sign as he feels
the speed bump would definitely get their attention.
Duane Nelson of 5459 Quincy Street questioned whether there would be a permanent yellow line
along the curb where the buses will park.
Mr. Good explained the buses will not be parking along Quincy Street but will be parking
parallel with the building in the parking lot.
Mr. Nelson thanked the City for its efforts to appease residents and then asked that the City treat
the residents on Quincy Street as other residents near developments have been treated. He then
noted he would rather look at kids then cars.
Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5540, a
Resolution Approving the Conditional Use Permit and Development Review Request for
Pinewood Elementary School.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty asked City Administrator Miller to report back to Council with a report
from the Police Chief.
B. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 5556, a Resolution Authorizing
the Abatement of 2229 Kingsway Lane in Townsedge Manufactured Home
Park
Jeremiah Anderson explained legal counsel had made a change to the Resolution to include a
section from the City Housing Code. He then reviewed the situation for Council indicating that
he had conducted an investigation as the property was to be sold and the interested parties wanted
to have it checked. He informed the potential buyers of the safety hazards, scheduled a follow up
and did not hear back. He stated he then did another follow up and found another party wanted
to purchase the home and those buyers were brought up to date on the conditions at the property.
He then asked that Council approve the Resolution that would formally address the issue due to
the fact the building is in a hazardous condition and should not be inhabited.
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Council Member Marty complimented Mr. Anderson on his thorough report and stated he felt the
action was warranted.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5556, a
Resolution Authorizing the Abatement of 2229 Kingsway Lane in Townsedge Manufactured
Home Park.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 5557, a Resolution Requiring Cable Broadcasting of City Business
Conducted at Open Public Meetings at Mounds View City Hall
City Administrator Miller noted this item is before Council at Council request as it was noted at a
previous meeting there were complications as the City Council assumed that the Resolution
passed only addressed meetings at City Hall. The Resolution that was drafted would have
resulted in all open meetings being cable broadcast. This Resolution will amend the previous
Resolution to allow for only those meetings that require public notice held at City Hall be cable
broadcasted. It also allows Council the discretion not to telecast a meeting if it chooses.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5557, a
Resolution Requiring Cable Broadcasting of City Business Conducted at Open Public Meetings
at Mounds View City Hall.
Council Member Stigney expressed concern for the language in the Resolution that would allow
Council to determine what meetings will be exempt from broadcast. He then noted he feels
strongly about openness in city government and would prefer striking that sentence.
City Administrator Miller explained that the City Attorney had suggested the language to allow
the discretion not to televise some meetings rather than having to amend the Resolution each
time the situation arises.
Council Member Stigney stated he felt that public meetings should be broadcast.
Council Member Marty noted the language leaves a special exemption if needed indicating that it
is the policy of Council to televise everything.
City Attorney Riggs explained it is discretionary language to allow for a special circumstance but
noted the norm is to telecast all meetings. He further explained Council would need to discuss
and vote on whether to not telecast a specific meeting.
Council Member Stigney stated he was concerned that Council could vote three votes to two
votes not to broadcast a meeting and he feels that all meetings should be televised.
Council Member Marty explained that this special exception would mean that Council would not
have to go through the entire process when deciding not to telecast a meeting.
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Council Member Thomas stated she had similar concerns to Council Member Stigney indicating
she is very much in favor of open meetings. She then stated she feels Council needs to publicly
discuss and decide what, if any, meetings are not telecast.
Council Member Marty stated he was willing to entertain a friendly amendment to his motion.
Council Member Stigney requested a friendly amendment to take the phrase “meetings
determined to be exempt by city council” out of the Resolution.
Mayor Sonterre questioned whether it would be simpler to require that any meetings held at City
Hall in Council Chambers be broadcast.
Council Member Quick explained there is already a process Council must go through in order not
to televise a meeting. He noted the Resolution allows Council the opportunity to make a
decision not to televise a meeting. He stated he felt that residents have a responsibility to stay
informed and the City cannot do everything for them. He then asked if a birthday party attended
by three Council members would need to be taped and televised noting he thought that was a bit
extreme.
Council Member Marty accepted the friendly amendment to his motion.
City Attorney Riggs noted Paragraphs 3, 6, and the last clause would need to be changed as they
all contain the same phrase.
Mayor Sonterre accepted the friendly amendment.
Council Member Quick asked if the Resolution would work as proposed.
City Attorney Riggs explained the change to the Resolution means Council will have to go back
and amend the Resolution each time.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 5558 Approving Golf Course Temporary Positions
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed noted the golf course manager has asked for three
additional temporary positions to cover for the seasonal employees when they are not available.
Council Member Stigney pointed out the range picker/flower garden position was not in the
previous Resolution. He then asked if there would be a problem adding an additional range
picker as the original Resolution specified three range pickers.
Ms. Reed explained this Resolution would be adding additional workers to the pool to choose
from but no additional hours would be added.
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5558 as
Amended, a Resolution Approving Golf Course Temporary Positions.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 5559, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Computer
Software for the Banquet Center
Assistant to the Administrator Reed explained that the City Administrator had recently met with
Elegant Times Catering to discuss several issues. One of those issues concerned a software
program for accounting and scheduling which Elegant Times Catering has indicated is essential
to run the banquet center efficiently.
Ms. Reed explained Elegant Times Catering is currently looking at two software packages and
would select one of the two based on City Hall computer capability. Ms. Reed then indicated
Elegant Times Catering has asked for authorization to spend not more than $1,200 for the
software program.
Council Member Stigney asked what type of software Elegant Times has been using.
Ms. Reed indicated that Elegant Times does not currently have software they are using for
accounting and scheduling.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5559, a
Resolution Approving the Purchase of Computer Software for the Banquet Center.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
F. MNDOT Revolving Loan Fund/Highway 10 Soundwall Funding
Public Works Director Ulrich reported he had received a call from MNDOT this afternoon
indicating the bill to fund the soundwall was defeated. He told Council that he was asked to
notify them of a source for funding for the soundwall loan. He told Council he was told there is a
meeting scheduled for April 25, 2001 to discuss the matter. He then asked Council for direction
as to how to proceed.
Mayor Sonterre explained that he had indicated to the Senator that a transportation loan would be
a last resort for the City as the City feels it was entitled to the soundwall and did not receive it.
He explained that the City has asked MNDOT to research the definition of the implementation of
the original project and report back. He then noted until other avenues are explored the City does
not want to invest any money.
Council Member Thomas noted it would be several months before the City has an idea where
MNDOT stands on the issue. She then stated she did not feel the City needed to consider a
transportation loan unless it is the only option.
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Council Member Quick questioned whether Council needed to direct Staff to attend the meeting
on April 25, 2001.
Public Works Director Ulrich stated he was concerned for the timing of this matter as the Senator
seemed to be under time constraints.
Council Member Thomas explained the Senator has a schedule to keep as the legislative session
ends in a few weeks. She noted MNDOT will always be there and does not follow the Senator’s
schedule. She then noted she appreciated the Senator’s efforts but noted the City’s schedule does
not match his and the City does not have to worry about session ending May 21, 2001.
City Administrator Miller asked whether Council was interested in a loan for the soundwall if the
other option does not happen.
It was the consent of Council not to spend any time on this matter until it is determined that there
is no other option available to the City.
Council Member Thomas suggested it might be a good idea to have a representative from the
City attend the meeting on April 25, 2001.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Direct Public Works Director Ulrich to Attend the
MNDOT Soundwall Meeting on April 25, 2001.
Council Member Quick questioned whether it would be in the best interest of the City to have the
City Attorney research the existing laws at the time when the soundwall should have been
created and get an opinion from the Attorney as to whether he feels MNDOT was in error when it
made the statement that Mounds View was not entitled to a soundwall.
Council Member Stigney stated he thought Council should wait for the outcome of the meeting
Wednesday before directing the City Attorney to conduct research.
Mayor Sonterre suggested waiting until the City finds out if MNDOT finds the City to be
deserving of a soundwall before asking the Attorney to spend time on the matter.
Council Member Marty asked City Attorney Riggs his opinion on the matter.
City Attorney Riggs indicated it was a question of whether the City wanted to follow MNDOT’s
decision or if the City wanted an independent investigation into the matter.
Council Member Thomas stated she felt the City should have the attorney draft an opinion on the
matter.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Direct the City Attorney to Investigate the City’s Right
to a Soundwall.
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
10. REPORTS
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre. To Remove Golf Course Proposals by Tourmaster from
the Work Session Agenda.
Council Member Stigney stated he agreed that unless Tourmaster provides a proposal to City
Administrator Miller that she feels Council needs to see the item should be removed from the
agenda.
Mayor Sonterre noted the City is presently under contractual obligation to provide 44% of
revenues back to the facility for payroll and employees noting if the City were to outsource the
costs would have to be taken out of the City’s portion and that financially does not work.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty questioned who has the authority to post advertisements seeking
candidates for positions on commissions or committees within the city. He noted he had
received a letter from the chairperson of the Park and Recreation Committee taking issue with
another committee in the city stating that postings had to come from the direction of council. He
then noted he did not recall this matter coming before Council and asked how the position was
posted.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that, if Council Member Marty was talking about the Mounds
View Festivities Commission, the appointment is from the Mayor with the approval of Council
which means the Mayor can seek appointments.
Council Member Quick stated he thought the City had made the decision not to staff that
commission due to the changes in state law which did not allow the City to receive any donations
or money from individuals or companies. He then questioned whether the committee should be
eliminated and remove that language from the Code.
Council Member Marty stated he had researched this matter and the committee was created in
1997 to provide a separate nonprofit committee to deal with the festival in the park with a budget
of $25,000 to $30,000 which the committee is able to raise through donations and solicitations.
If the City were to plan the event those funds would have to come from the general fund.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Direct Staff to Begin the Process of Eliminating Chapter
406 from the Code.
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Council Member Marty stated he would be contacting the president of the Festival in the Park
Committee and asking the Committee to start reporting to Council as to the actions of the
Committee.
City Attorney Riggs explained that if the City is making contributions to the entity he would
caution against removing Chapter 406 from the Code as the City may need to have that language
to provide a relationship between the City and the Committee to have the authority for the group
to expend City funds. He then stated it would be fine to start the process but not remove the
Chapter until the matter is researched.
Council Member Quick stated he thought the reason the Committee was formed is because the
City no longer supplied any funds to the group.
City Administrator Miller indicated the City budgets $4,000 annually to the group.
Council Member Thomas suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to allow for
investigation into the process before removing the Chapter from the Code.
Council Member Marty withdrew his previous motion.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Direct Staff to Research this Matter and Provide
Information for Discussion at the Next Council Work Session.
Council Member Stigney stated he thought it was the intent of Council to make the Festivities
Commission stand on its own rather than receiving funding through the City.
Council Member Quick agreed with Council Member Stigney that Council’s intent was to have
the Festivities Commission stand on its own without contribution from the City and that has not
happened.
Mayor Sonterre stated he was amenable to having the process looked at. He stated the Chairman
of the Park and Recreation Committee believed the formation of an outside program director at
the YMCA was not appropriate and was seeking direction as to whether they should move to
Council in resolution form that the City recognize and utilize the programming committee.
Council Member Thomas stated she did not feel this was the time to argue for or against the issue
as Council needs more information before discussing it.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
City Administrator Miller indicated she had received a call from a resident regarding the status of
the lease for Children’s Home Society. This person had indicated they had spoken to someone
from the YMCA who said the YMCA was interested in leasing the space. She then asked
Council if she should be entertaining new proposals or if she should evaluate the applications she
currently has.
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Council Member Marty stated he felt the City should accept more proposals to see what options
it could get.
Council Member Thomas clarified the direction of Council was to proceed with a new lease
situation not a sublease and to proceed with a childcare facility. She then asked if the YMCA
was interested in providing childcare.
City Administrator Miller indicated the YMCA had told her they were no longer interested in
providing childcare.
Council Member Quick stated he was satisfied with the proposals before Council.
Mayor Sonterre stated he was fine with the proposals before Council and stated he felt City
Administrator Miller should proceed with the proposals already received in an effort to expedite
the matter.
Council Member Marty stated that due to time constraints for families in need of childcare he
was satisfied with the options before Council for consideration.
Council Member Stigney stated he felt the City should confirm that the YMCA is not interested
in providing childcare before ruling it out as an option.
It was the consent of Council to direct Staff to proceed with the applications currently before
Council.
Mayor Sonterre indicated he had the opportunity to speak before the Senate Environmental
Resource Finance Committee concerning the connecting of the trailways.
Community Development Director Ericson told Council the City is now the owner of the
Midland Videen property. He indicated there is a billboard on the property under contract
through Eller Media and Midland Videen. He explained that it is not clear whether the easement
for that billboard was conveyed to the City during the purchase of the property. He then asked
for authorization to direct the City Attorney to investigate the chain of ownership to determine
whether the City is the owner of that easement as the City wishes to enter into contract
negotiations with Eller Media concerning the sign.
Council Member Marty questioned whether this matter was on the agenda for the EDA meeting.
Director Ericson indicated the sign easement on the EDA agenda was the easement for the
BelRae Ballroom Sign.
Council Member Thomas stated that the Planning Commission discussed this matter and it was
the intention of the City to acquire the property and the easement. She then stated she felt it was
appropriate to seek legal interpretation on the matter.
Mounds View City Council April 23, 2001
Regular Meeting Page 15
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Direct the City Attorney to Investigate the Chain of
Title for the Billboard Easement on the Midland Videen Property.
Council Member Stigney stated there is a push to remove billboards as residents do not seem
interested in them. He then stated the state is trying to push a bill to not allow billboards.
Mayor Sonterre indicated that the bill was defeated.
Director Ericson explained the sign is a legal non-conforming use and could stay there forever.
He then noted if the City can get Eller Media to agree to a new contract the City could receive
revenue and eventually the sign would go away with a sunset clause.
Council Member Stigney stated he felt the billboard should go away. He then stated he was
against making it a revenue source for the City.
Director Ericson explained the only way the sign would go away is if Eller Media agreed to it.
He then stated he thought they may be willing to renegotiate a contract to have the sign disappear
at a point in the future but not right away.
Council Member Marty stated he saw a need to determine who owns the billboard easement.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Public Works Director Ulrich reported that Public Works had recently completed the spring
street sweeping and is in the process of conducting spring flushing.
Public Works Director Ulrich reported that early last week he received notice from Rice Creek
that the application for grant funds for the community center pond was approved.
Council Member Marty thanked Mr. Ulrich and the Public Works Staff for all the work they are
doing.
Public Works Director Ulrich credited Council Member Stigney for suggesting Staff apply for
the grant.
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Monday, April 9, 2001 City Council Minutes.
Council Member Thomas requested the following changes: Change the wording on Page 12 in
the motion to amend Resolution 5542 to specify that the City of Mounds View approves Option
2 as specified. In the middle paragraph insert the word “ponding.”
Council Member Marty requested that “Cassell” be changed to “Kosel”.
Mounds View City Council April 23, 2001
Regular Meeting Page 16
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre. To Approve the Monday, April 9, 2001, City Council
Minutes with the Requested Changes.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 7, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 14, 2001
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m.
Transcribed and recorded by:
Joan Lenzmeier
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Item No. 9B
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Barb Benesch
Item Title/Subject: CONTRACTOR LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Meeting Date: May 14, 2001
Please consider the following contractor licenses for approval. The licenses listed will expire on
December 31, 2001. All applicants have submitted appropriate fees and proof of insurance.
Licenses are noted with a “New” or “Renewal” after the company name. Those licenses defined
as “new” include all applicants that have never been licensed with the City or they may have
been licensed with the City in the past, but were not licensed in 2000. Those defined as
“renewal” were licensed in the year 2000.
ASPHALT
DMJ Corporation – Renewal
Lino Lakes Blacktop - Renewal
GENERAL (COMMERCIAL)
Stahl Construction Company – New
HVAC
Discount Appliance Repair, Inc. – New
Heath Services, Inc.- New
More’s Burner Service – Renewal
Twin City Furnace Co., Inc. – Renewal
Ward Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. – New
TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL
Drobnick’s Tree Service - Renewal
Miller Tree & Landscaping - Renewal
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
RESOLUTION 5563
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCHOOL RESOURCE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, The City of Mounds View does support and approve the establishment of an agreement
between the City and Independent School District 621;
WHEREAS, The Council has discussed and approved the concept of School Resource Officer under
Resolution 5531;
WHEREAS, The Attorney for the City of Mounds View and School District 621 have reviewed the agreement
for services and payment;
WHEREAS, The Council has reviewed the agreement and is in accordance with the provisions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Mounds View approves the
agreement with District 621 and authorizes the City Clerk-Administrator and Mayor to sign the agreement.
Adopted this 14th day of May 2001.
Attest:
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Motion: Marty
Second: Stigney
Sonterre: aye
Stigney: aye
Quick: aye
Marty: aye
Thomas: aye
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW AND
MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621
FOR POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
This Agreement is between the City of Mounds View (hereinafter referred to as Mounds
View), and Mounds View Public Schools, Independent School District No. 621,
(hereinafter referred to as District 621").
WHEREAS, the City will provide an on-site police school resource officer at Edgewood
Middle School;
WHEREAS, District 621 believes that the services provided by a police school resource
officer at Edgewood Middle School will be of great benefit;
WHEREAS, District 621 wishes to have a full time police school resource officer at
Edgewood Middle School during the 2001 - 2002 school year;
WHEREAS, District 621 has indicated its desire to fund a portion of the personnel and
program costs for the police middle school resource officer; and
WHEREAS, District 621 has determined that they will reimburse the City of Mounds View
for a portion of the personnel and program costs for the middle school resource officer;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings set forth herein, Mounds
View and District 621 agree as follows:
Scope of Services - City of Mounds View
1. During the 2001 - 2002 school year, the City of Mounds View will provide a
police officer at Edgewood Middle School, to serve as police school
resource officer.
2. The primary functions of the police school resource officer is as follows:
a. promote a climate of physical and psychological safety that is
conducive to learning;
b. serve as a deterrent to violence and crime by a physical presence in
school;
c. provide a positive image of police officers to staff, students and the
community as well as provide positive role modeling:
d. improve law enforcement relationships with the community and
school;
e. take initial reports and conduct follow up to incidents in the community
that involve students and/or faculty at Edgewood Middle School and;
f. serve as a law enforcement resource person to students, staff,
administration, parents and the community.
g. report all criminal activity which occurs on site.
3. The manner and standards of performance, the discipline of the resource
officers, and other matters incident to the provision of services under the
Agreement, and the control of the resource officer shall be subject solely to
the control of the City of Mounds View. In the event of a dispute between the
parties as to the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered under this
Agreement, or the level or manner of performance of such service, the
determination thereof made by the Building Principal and the Chief of Police
of Mounds View shall be final and conclusive as between the parties hereto.
The police resource officer shall at all times be considered an employee of
Mounds View.
Upon execution of this Agreement and thereafter sixty (60) days prior to the
commencement of the school year for any subsequent year for which this
agreement is renewed, Mounds View shall provide District 621 with
documentation of the police resource officers annual salary and fringe
benefits, as well as relevant program costs.
. Scope of Services - District 621
1. District 621 will provide an office at Edgewood Middle School for the police
school resource officer, to be furnished with a desk, chair, telephone and
general office supplies as needed.
2. District 621 will reimburse Mounds View for 75% of the police middle
school resource officers personnel and program costs.
3. District 621 shall reimburse Mounds View for their share of the September
through December middle school resource officers personnel and
program costs on December 15th. District 621 shall reimburse Mounds
View for their share of the January through May services on June 15th.
4. District 621 will reimburse Mounds View for overtime personnel cost
generated by the police middle school resource officer that is for the
benefit of and authorized by Edgewood Middle School. This amount will
be paid upon receipt of a written request for payment from Mounds View.
C. General Provisions
1. Term
This Agreement shall be effective for the 2001 - 2002 school year and
review annually until 2004. It may be renewed for subsequent school
years by written amendment to this Agreement.
2. Termination
a. A three year agreement with an annual review process during
which either the City or District 621 may terminate this agreement
with or without cause upon sixty(60) days written notice to the other
party. The City shall be entitled to receive a proportionate payment
for the services provided by the police school resource officer up to
the date of termination.
3. Hold Harmless
a. No party to this agreement shall be deemed to assume
responsibility for the acts or omissions of the officers, agents or
employees of the other parties hereto. Each party will indemnify
and hold harmless the other parties to this agreement for the acts
or omissions of the officers, agents and employees of the
indemnifying party; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be
deemed a waiver by any of the parties of the limitations on liability
set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466; and provided further
that the indemnifying party shall not be obligated to indemnify the
other parties for any amount in excess of the limitations on liability
set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, less any amounts
which the indemnifying party is required to pay on its own account
or on account of its officers, agents or employees for the same
occurrence.
4. Alterations
Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of this
Agreement shall only be valid when reduced to writing and signed by
authorized representatives of both parties.
5. Data Practices
a. All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by
the parties to this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, MN Statute Chapter 13, and other
applicable state statutes, and any state rules adopted to implement
the Act and statutes, as well as federal statutes and regulations on
data privacy.
b. Mounds View and District 621 agree to designate the following
individuals as their respective Responsible Authority pursuant to
the Data Practices Act.
School District: ____________
City of Mounds View: City Clerk-Administrator
6. Equal Opportunity
Both parties agree to comply with all federal, state and local laws,
resolutions, ordinances, rules, regulations, and executive orders pertaining
to unlawful discrimination or denial of programs, services, and activities on
account of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status
with regard to public assistance, disability, or age.
7. Notice
Notice to Mounds View shall be given to the City Clerk-Administrator and
Notice to District 621 shall be given to the Assistant Superintendent.
8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties
and shall supersede all prior oral or written negotiations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Mounds View and District 621 have executed this
Agreement this Day of , 2001.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 621
By: By: __________________________
Mayor School Board Chair
By: By: _________________________
Kathleen Miller School Board Clerk
City Clerk-Administrator
Item No.9D
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: William A. Clark, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 5564 Authorizing the Purchase of Firearms
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
PURCHASE OF STANDARDIZED POLICE FIREARMS:
On May 14th, 2000 standardization of police firearms was listed as one
of the goals and objectives of the police department in its annual
report. Subsequent discussions by the City Council resulted in
direction to pursue this goal. Money to fund the purchase of
standardized firearms for 20 officers was budgeted for 2001. Officers
on the police department were given the opportunity to test numerous
makes and models of firearms prior to making a recommendation for
purchase. After testing, a majority vote of officers resulted in the
recommendation of the Beretta .40 caliber, model 96F sidearm with 3-
magazines and night sights. Sealed bids were solicited from four
Beretta firearm suppliers, with Streicher’s Police Supply providing the
lowest bid for the purchase of twenty of said firearms.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council approve the purchase of twenty
firearms from Streicher’s Police Supply Company.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________
William A. Clark
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION 5564
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS
WHEREAS, Standardization of police officer firearms is one of the goals and objectives set forth in
the police department’s annual report dated May 14th, 2000;
WHEREAS, The Council has discussed and weighed the recommendation of standardizing
firearms at a previous work session;
WHEREAS, Money to fund the purchase of firearms necessary to accomplish standardization
within the police department was budgeted for the year 2001;
WHEREAS, All officers on the police department tested numerous makes and models or weapons
prior to recommending a standardized department weapon;
WHEREAS, A majority vote of officers resulted in the recommendation of the Beretta .40 Caliber
model 96F sidearm with night sights and 3-magazines;
WHEREAS, Sealed bids for purchase were solicited from four supply sources;
WHEREAS, Streicher’s Police Supply in Plymouth Minnesota submitted the lowest bid for the
purchase of twenty said firearms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Mounds View
approves the purchase of twenty of said firearms.
Adopted this 14th day of May 2001.
Attest:
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Mo tion : ______________
Second: ______________
Sonterre: aye nay
Stigney: aye nay
Quick: aye nay
Marty: aye nay Thomas: aye nay
Item No. 9G
Meeting Date: May 14, 2001
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Mayor and City Council
From: Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
Item Title/Subject: Direct staff to prepare a letter of support for the National Handicap
Housing Institute.
Date of Report: May 9, 2001
Background:
Staff has received a request to write a letter of support from Mike Bjerksett from the National
Handicap Housing Institute (NHHI) regarding the construction of accessible/affordable
housing units in Mounds View. Their proposal contemplates the construction of 20 units of
affordable housing for low income physically disabled adults. The proposed location is off of
County Road I just behind Super America. Previously, a proposal was received from Milo
Pinkerton to construct senior housing on this property with approximately half of the units
dedicated to individuals with Alzheimers.
Mr. Bjerksett has requested that a general letter written by the city indicating conceptual
support for the project. The letter will be included in a grant application submitted to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. A letter written by Mr. Bjerksett has been
included at “Attachment 1” for your review. It should be noted that this letter would support
the project in concept. Of course, the project would still need to be reviewed on an official
basis by the Planning Commission and City Council once specific plans are developed.
Necessary Actions:
Direct staff to draft a letter of support for the development of 20 units of
accessible/affordable housing.
______________________________________
Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
Attachment #1: Letter from Mike Bjerksett, National Handicap Housing Institute
National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc. (NHHI)
1050 Thorndale Avenue NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-639-9799
May 9, 2001
Mr. Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Subject: 20 Unit Affordable/Accessible Housing Project
Dear Mr. Parrish:
Thank you for meeting with me to discuss our proposal to build a 20 unit apartment
building for low income physically disabled adults in Mounds View. We have successfully
negotiated the purchase of the Milo Pinkerton Property across from the elderly assisted living
complex near Highway 10 and Silver Lake Road.
We will be submitting an application to HUD (due May 25th) requesting construction and
rent subsidy monies sufficient to build and operate a 20 unit building under the Section 811
program.
We have identified Mounds View for this application because of the lack of this
specialized housing in the immediate area and because of the lengthy waiting list for a similar
building in New Brighton.
NHHI has developed over 50 of these buildings in cities all over the country and owns
and operates eight in the Metropolitan Area including New Brighton, Brooklyn Park, Champlin,
Hopkins, Bloomington (2), St. Paul and Robbinsdale. I encourage you to contact officials in
those cities as to the success of those properties.
A very important part of the application is evidence of local support, which typically takes
the form of a support letter from the municipality.
Could you please have the appropriate City Official draft such a letter for this purpose?
We would be very appreciative of this effort and it will go a long way toward completing an
awardable application.
Also, we need a brief letter describing what zoning exists on this property and what steps
need to be taken to meet local zoning requirements for the proposed use and how long this
process will take.
Thank you for your assistance.
Michael J. Bjerkesett, President
National Handicap Housing Institute
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RESOLUTION NO. 5566
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARI MILEWSKI SHAY
TO THE POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the term of Police Civil Service Commissioner Rita Goldhammer expired
December 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Goldhammer was asked to continue to serve until such time
as the hiring process to fill department vacancies had been completed and that process is now
complete; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mari Milewski Shay has expressed an interest in serving on the Police
Civil Service Commission; and
WHERAS, Ms. Shay’s term would be effective May 14, 2001-December 31, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council do
hereby approve Mari Milewski Shay for appointment to the Police Civil Service Commission.
Adopted this 14th day of May, 2001.
_______________________________________
Attest: Richard Sonterre, Mayor
________________________________________
Seal: Givonna Reed, Assistant to the City Administrator
Motion: Thomas
Second: Quick
Sonterre: aye
Stigney: nay
Quick: aye
Marty: nay
Thomas: aye
Item No: 10D
Meeting Date: May 14, 2001
Type of Business: CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: First Reading (Introduction) and Discussion Regarding
Ordinance 681, an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code
Chapter 1002, “Fire Code”
Date of Report: May 10, 2001
Background:
Kathi Osmonson, the City’s building inspector and fire marshal, has brought to our attention that
certain changes need to be made to Chapter 1002 of the City Code (Fire Code).
Discussion:
The revised ordinance is attached, reflecting the two changes that were verbally addressed at the
worksession
Recommendation:
Approve the first reading of Ordinance 681.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
763-171-4021
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 681
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ORDINANCE NO. 681
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1002 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW
MUNICIPAL CODE, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “FIRE CODE.”
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1106, Section 1106.03, Subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Zoning
Code is hereby amended with additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1002
FIRE CODE
SECTION:
1002.01: Adoption of State Codes
1002.02: Amendments to Fire Code Local Fire regulations
1002.03: Bureau of Fire Prevention; Enforcement of Provisions
1002.04: Permit Fees
1002.05: New Materials, Processes and Occupancies Appeals
1002.01: ADOPTION OF STATE CODES:
Subd. 1. Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code, including amendments in effect and
appendices thereto, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City1. A copy of said Fire Code
is on file in the office of the Clerk-Administrator.
Subd. 2. Building Code: All building within the Municipality shall be regulated by current State
statutes, as amended from time to time2. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; 1993 Code)
1 M.S.A. § 299F.011.
2 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
Ordinance 681
Page 2
1002.02: AMENDMENTS TO FIRE CODE LOCAL FIRE REGULATIONS: The
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
Article 1 of the Uniform Fire Code provides the local fire chief ability to adopt local fire regulations.
The fire chief may amend these regulations from time to time as needed. Copies of the regulations are
available at City Hall or the Fire Department.
Article 10
Section 10.207(c) is amended to read as follows:
"(c) Width. The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall be not less
than twenty four feet (24')."
Section 10.306(a) is amended by adding subparagraph:
"(1) All required automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be water sprinkler systems
except:
When large amounts of electrical equipment are involved, an alterative extinguishing
system may be considered if the system is designed to provide equivalent protection as
a water system.
In all cases the Fire Department will require a complete review and approval of all fire
extinguishing system."
Article 10 is amended by adding the following Section:
"Notifying Devices
Section 10.314 Non-monitored automatic fire extinguishing systems shall have both
internal and external notifying devices in approved locations."
Article 11
Section 11.101(a) is amended by adding subparagraph:
"(1) Recreation Fires. Recreational fires as those used for preparing food are
permitted. The chief may promulgate such regulations as the chief deems necessary to
implement this Section 3."
Section 11.101 is amended by adding the following subparagraphs:
"(e) Open Burning Restriction: Open burning is prohibited except as allowed in
Section 11.101(a)(1) and 11.101(f).
3 See Section 905.16 of this Code, fires in parks and recreation areas.
Ordinance 681
Page 3
(f) Fires for Training Sessions. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the fire
department from conducting training sessions on actual fires of any type set for that
purpose."
Section 11.301 is amended to read as follows:
"(a) For the purpose of this Section, the sounding of any fire alarm system shall
constitute a fire4." (Ord. 496, 11-12-91)
1002.03: BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION; ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. Bureau Established; Enforcement of Fire Code: The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code shall be
enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department under contract with Mounds
View, which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the
Chief of the Fire Department.
Subd. 2. Inspectors: The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire
Department as members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and as inspectors as shall, from time
to time, be necessary.
Subd. 3. Fire Inspector: Refer to the Fire Inspection Protocol Amendment No. 1 put into effect on
June 1, 1987.
Subd. 3. 4. Annual Report: A report of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be made annually and
transmitted to the Council. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91)
1002.04: PERMIT FEES: All Fire Department permit fees shall be set in accordance with a fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91)
1002.05: NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES AND OCCUPANCIES APPEALS BOARD:
The Fire Department Board of Directors and the Fire Chief shall act as the local board of appeals with
regard to enforcement of this Chapter and the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.
The City Council and the Chief of the Fire Department shall act as a committee to determine and
specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity, any new materials, processes or occupancies
which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in said Code. The Chief of the Fire
Department shall post such list in a conspicuous place in the Chief's office and distribute copies thereof
to interested persons. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91)
4 See Chapter 602 and subdivision 702.01(13)g of this Code for false fire alarms.
Ordinance 681
Page 4
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days after it has been published
in the official City newspaper.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this 14th day of May, 2001.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this 28th day of May, 2001.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Clerk / Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Scott Riggs, City Attorney
Adoption
Motion:
Second:
Sonterre
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
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