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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY, 29, 2001
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. 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.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Note to the public: the Council adjourned off camera after the May 14, 2001
Closed Session
b. Pinewood Elementary Traffic follow-up discussion -- Chief Clark
c. Existing Billboard on former Midland Videen property -- update
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approve Just and Correct Claims
b. Licenses for Approval
c. Cancel Public Hearing Scheduled for June 26, 2001 to Establish Sunday
Sales Fee, (there is no Council Meeting on this date)
d. Cancel Public Hearing Scheduled for June 26, 2001 to Consider
Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales Licenses , (there is no Council
Meeting on this date)
e. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, June 25, 2001 at 7:05pm to Establish
Sunday Sales Fee
f. Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, June 25, 2001 at 7:10pm to Consider
Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales Licenses
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 679, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled “Signs and
Billboards” (Special Planning Case SP-082-00)
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
b. VOTE: Marty, Stigney, Thomas, Quick, Sonterre
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B. Second Reading and Adoption 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)
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
b. VOTE: Thomas, Quick, Stigney, Marty, Sonterre
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 681, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, Entitled “Fire Code”
a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
b. VOTE: Quick, Thomas, Stigney, Marty, Sonterre
D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 682, an Ordinance Adding
Chapter 204 to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Entitled “Local Lodging
Tax”
E. Consider Resolution 5567 Approving Plans and Specifications, Advertising,
and Bid Date for Project 01-06, Edgewood Middle School Regional Pond --
Aaron Parrish
8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
9. REPORTS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 14, 2001 Council Minutes
B. April 16, 2001 Special Council Minutes
11.CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION
12. Next Council Work Session: June 4, 2001
Next Council Meeting: June 11, 2001
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No. 6B
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 29, 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
Blacktop Driveway Co. – Renewal
SWIMMING POOL
Valley Pools, Inc. - New
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No: 7A
Meeting Date: May 29, 2001
Type of Business: CB City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 679, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds
View Municipal Code, “Signs and Billboards”
Date of Report: May 22, 2001
Background:
This ordinance is the result of six-plus months of very thorough analysis and review by
the Planning Commission. Significant time has been spent reviewing not only the City’s
code but also the sign codes from other communities; model sign code language and
some of the legal opinions regarding sign regulation. The Commission held a public
meeting on February 21, 2001, to which it had invited members of the business
community and had a public hearing also on April 4th. The Commission forwarded the
ordinance to the Council on April 18th, recommending adoption. The City Council held a
public hearing on May 14, 2001 and approved the first reading of the ordinance.
Discussion:
As mentioned at the Council’s previous meeting, many changes are proposed with this
revision to make the Code more user friendly, easier to interpret and administer, and
more in line with the intent to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign
control that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe, and attractive
community, while providing adequate signage allowances for the business community.
Even though some parts may be stricken as if deleted, in most instances the text is
simply relocated elsewhere within the code. Similarly, many parts of the code are
underlined as if new, yet are simply passages relocated from another part of the code.
The major changes, which were highlighted at the Council’s last meeting, involve
changes to area allowances, changes to temporary signage controls, allowance for non-
conforming signs per Minnesota Statutes, regulation of window signage, addition of a
section describing prohibited signs, and the addition of tables and charts to provide a
more graphic-based understanding of the Code. All in all, we are quite pleased with the
result and have not received any negative feedback from the business community
regarding the changes.
As discussed at the last meeting, a change was made to Section 1008.10, Subdivision 4g
regarding grand openings and other special events. The Code now states that a permit
is required which would NOT require Council authorization. It would be handled
administratively, similar to how we currently handle temporary sign permits.
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Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the second reading and
adoption of Ordinance 679, an ordinance amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code pertaining to “Signs and Billboards.”
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 679
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1008 OF THE
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE,
ENTITLED “SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS”
WHEREAS, this ordinance is intended to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control
that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe, and attractive community, and the need for effective
communications including business identification; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View finds it is necessary for the promotion and preservation of the
public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location, size and maintenance of
signs be controlled; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council makes the following findings of fact:
1. Permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of the
community.
2. The manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, welfare
and aesthetics of the community.
3. An opportunity for viable identification of community businesses and institutions must be established.
4. The safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other users of public streets and property is affected
by the number, size, location and appearance of signs that unduly divert the attention of drivers.
5. Installation of signs suspended from, projecting over, or placed on the tops of buildings, walks or other
structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to effective fire-
fighting and other emergency service.
6. Uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness of the
community and thereby undermine economic value and growth.
7. Uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly located within or
adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street intersections, result in roadside clutter
and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also
adversely impacts a logical flow of information.
8. Commercial signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be strictly limited in
residential zoning districts.
9. The right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to
reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number.
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NOW, THEREFORE, based on the above findings of fact,
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:
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CHAPTER 1008
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
SECTION:
1008.01: Purpose
1008.02 01: Definitions
1008.03 02: Building Permit Required; Exceptions
1008.04 03: Application for Permit
1008.05 04: Permit Fees; Waiver
1008.06 05: Issuance of Permit; Conditions
1008.07 06: Sign Installer's License Provisions
1008.08 07: Maintenance of Premises
1008.09 08: General Location, Design and Construction Standards
1008.10: Specific Sign Type Standards And Requirements
1008.11: Miscellaneous Signage Requirements And Provisions
1008.12 Prohibited Signs
1008.13 Nonconforming Signs
1008.14 09: Abrogation and Greater Restriction
1008.15 10: Violation of Provisions
1008.16 11: Sign Variances (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
1008.01: Purpose. The sign ordinance is intended to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control
that accommodates the need for a well-maintained, safe, and attractive community, and the need for effective
communications including business identification. The City of Mounds View finds it is necessary for the promotion
and preservation of the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community that the construction, location,
size and maintenance of signs be controlled. Further, the city finds that:
• permanent and temporary signs have a direct impact on and relationship to the image of the community;
• the manner of installation, location and maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety, welfare
and aesthetics of the community;
• an opportunity for viable identification of community businesses and institutions must be established;
• the safety of motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and other users of public streets and property is affected by
the number, size, location and appearance of signs that unduly divert the attention of drivers;
• installation of signs suspended from, projecting over, or placed on the tops of buildings, walks or other
structures may constitute a hazard during periods of high winds and an obstacle to effective fire-
fighting and other emergency service;
• uncontrolled and unlimited signs adversely impact the image and aesthetic attractiveness of the
community and thereby undermine economic value and growth;
• uncontrolled and unlimited signs, particularly temporary signs which are commonly located within or
adjacent to public right-of-way or are located at driveway/street intersections, result in roadside clutter
and obstruction of views of oncoming traffic. This creates a hazard to drivers and pedestrians and also
adversely impacts a logical flow of information;
• commercial signs are generally incompatible with residential uses and should be strictly limited in
residential zoning districts; and
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• the right to express noncommercial opinions in any zoning district must be protected, subject to
reasonable restrictions on size, height, location and number.
1008.02 01: DEFINITIONS: The following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
ABANDONED SIGN: A sign that becomes vacant, unoccupied or unused; or a sign promoting a business or activity no
longer in operation or incorrectly or inaccurately conveying a message, or a sign promoting an obsolete message or sign
copy, for a period in excess of one month.
ANIMATED SIGN: A sign that has any moving or rotating part; or uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or
create a special effect or scene. Refer also to electronic scrolling message or marquee signs.
AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A freestanding sign which identifies the name of a community, neighborhood, a
residential subdivision, a multi-family residential complex consisting of three (3) or more structures, a planned unit
development, or any combination of the above located on contiguous properties.
AWNING SIGN: A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning attached to or extending
from a building.
BANNER: Any sign of lightweight, flexible material affixed to a building, poles, vehicle or other supporting structures upon
which a message, slogan, design or logo is displayed. National, state, or municipal flags shall not be considered a banner.
BEACON: Any light with one or more beams directed into the atmosphere or directed at one or more points not on the same
lot as the light source; also, any light with one or more beams that rotate or move. Otherwise known as searchlights. For the
purposes of this Section, beacons or searchlights shall be considered temporary signs.
BENCH SIGNS: A sign which is affixed to a bench or shelter at a bus stop.
BILLBOARD: A large, outdoor advertising structure typically mounted on one or more poles, located
off the premises where the advertised product is sold or offered.
BUSINESS SIGN: A sign that states the proper name of the business, organization or institution
located on the premises on which the sign is located.
CAMPAIGN SIGN: A temporary sign promoting the candidacy of a person running for a government office, or promoting
an issue to be voted on at the next election.
CANOPY SIGN: A sign affixed to the visible surface of an attached or freestanding canopy structure,
often backlit to provide internal illumination. For the purposes of sign area computation, canopy signs
shall be treated as a wall sign.
CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN: A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters or illustrations that
can be changed or rearranged electronically or manually without altering the face or the surface of the
sign. A sign on which the message changes more than eight times a day shall be considered an
animated sign for the purposes of this ordinance. That portion of a sign on which the only copy that
changes is an indication of the time and temperature shall be considered a public informational sign.
Portable or non-permanent changeable copy signs shall, for the purposes of this Section, be considered
temporary signs.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN: A sign placed at a construction site identifying the project and/or names of
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the architect, engineers, developers, contractors or other individuals or firms associated with the project.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign for the purpose of making specific commercial, industrial or public and
semi-public locations known and to assist in finding these locations on the property where the sign is
located. Such signs may be located within street right of ways subject to approval of the City and
appropriate governmental agency.
FLAG OR PENNANT STRINGERS: A series of flags, pennants or streamers connected by a string or
a rope. Such stringers shall be considered temporary signs for the purpose of this Section.
FLASHING SIGN: A sign or portion thereof whose illumination is characterized by a repetitive cycle
in which the period of illumination is either the same as or less than the period of non-illumination. For
the purposes of this ordinance, flashing will not be defined as occurring if the cyclical period between
on-off phases of illumination exceeds four (4) seconds.
FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not
supported by a building, including signs supported by one or more columns, poles or braces placed in
or upon the ground. Also referred to as a Ground Sign.
GOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY SIGN: A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for
identification, traffic control or other regulatory purposes. Such signs are often located within street
right of ways.
GROUND SIGN: A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground, and not supported
by a building, including signs supported by one or more columns, poles or braces placed in or upon the
ground. Also referred to as a Freestanding Sign.
HOME OCCUPATION SIGN: A sign erected upon a residential property to advertise a home based
business or occupation taking place at that location.
IDENTIFICATION SIGN: A sign, the primary function of which is to identify a residential,
commercial, industrial or public or semi-public use located upon the premises where such sign is
located or to which such sign is affixed. Signs identifying commercial uses may call attention to the
product, service or activity that is sold or offered upon the premises. Signs identifying industrial uses
may call attention to the product, goods or material which is produced, processed, assembled or stored
upon the premises.
INFLATABLE SIGN: A portable device inflated with air or helium used to draw attention to an
activity or business upon which the device is attached. Such object may or may not display advertising
copy. For the purposes of this Section, inflatable devices shall be considered a temporary sign.
ILLEGAL SIGN: A sign erected without a permit or in violation of this ordinance. Such signs shall be
subject to removal upon written notice by the City.
INCIDENTAL SIGN: A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the uses on the property on which it
is located. Such signs might include, but are not limited to, “No Parking,” “Entrance,” “Exit,” “ATM,” or “Payphone.” No
sign with a commercial message legible off the premises shall be considered incidental.
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MONUMENT SIGN: A freestanding sign attached to the ground by means of a freestanding support structure, solid from
grade to the top of the sign structure, typically encased or supported by masonry materials.
NUISANCE SIGN: A sign in a state of disrepair, deterioration or damage whereupon one fourth (1/4) or more of the sign
surface is no longer clearly legible or recognizable at a distance of forty (40’) feet. Also, any sign in violation of the
provisions of this Chapter shall be considered a nuisance sign except for legal nonconforming signs.
NONCONFORMING SIGN: Any sign that does not comply with the requirements of this ordinance is considered
nonconforming. A sign which was erected legally but does not comply with subsequently enacted sign restrictions or
regulations is considered legal nonconforming.
POLE SIGN: A freestanding sign supported by or erected upon one or more narrow columns, shafts or poles. Also referred
to as a Pylon sign.
PORTABLE SIGN: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or
a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs on wheels, signs converted to “A”
or “T” frames, menu and sandwich boards, inflatable devises, advertising umbrellas, and signs attached
to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right of way, unless said vehicle is used in
the normal day-to-day operations of the business.
PROJECTING SIGN: A sign other than a wall sign which is perpendicular to and projects more than
eighteen (18) inches from a building face or wall or from a structure whose primary purpose is other
than the support of the sign.
PYLON SIGN: A freestanding sign supported by or erected upon one or more narrow columns, shafts or poles. Also
referred to as a Pole sign.
REAL ESTATE SIGN: A sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property or premises upon which the sign is
located.
ROOF SIGN: A sign erected, constructed or attached wholly or in part upon any roof or over the
highest roofline of a building.
SECURITY SIGN: A small, incidental sign identifying the presence of a security system.
SIGHT TRIANGLE: A triangle formed at a property corner abutting two street right of ways where
two triangle legs are 30 feet long with the third leg traversing the property to connect the other two legs.
(Refer to the graphic in Section 1008.09, Subd. 1b.)
SIGN: A sign, the primary function of which is to direct attention to a product, service or activity that
is sold or offered either elsewhere or upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is
affixed.
SIGN AREA: That area of a sign within the marginal lines of the surface, which bears the
announcement, name, advertisement or other message or, in the case of letters, figures or symbols
attached directly to any part of a building, the area which is included in the smallest rectangle which can
be made to circumscribe all letters, figures or symbols displayed thereon.
SIGN COPY: The letters, numbers, figures, symbols, logos, and graphical elements comprising the content or message of
the sign.
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TEMPORARY SIGN: Any sign displaying a commercial or non-commercial message erected or
maintained for a specific period of time and not of a permanent nature. Such signs shall include
banners, inflatable devices, sandwich boards, portable changeable copy signs or any other device
intended to attract attention.
TRANSIT ENCLOSURE SIGN: Commercial advertising located within a transit enclosure or shelter.
Such signage shall not include route schedules, service announcements or other similar notices.
WALL SIGN: A sign attached to or erected against the exterior wall of a building or structure with the
exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of said wall, not to project more
than twelve inches (12”) from the surface to which it is attached.
WINDOW SIGN: A sign affixed to the interior or exterior of a window or inside the building within three feet of the
window with its message intended to be visible to and readable from the public.
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Subd. 1. BANNER: An attention-getting device, the materials of which consist of paper, cloth or of other
man-made materials and which are of temporary nature.
Subd. 2. BILLBOARD: An advertising sign located off the premises where the advertised product is sold or offered. It
is usually, but not necessarily, owned by an advertising company.
Subd. 3. BUSINESS OCCUPANT: An individual or group of individuals owning, renting or leasing a building or part
thereof to conduct a business separate of others.
Subd. 4. BUSINESS SIGN: A sign that states the proper name of the business, organization or institution located on the
premises on which the sign is located.
Subd. 5. GROUND SIGN: A detached sign erected upon or supported by the ground and not
attached to any building.
Subd. 6. PEDESTAL SIGN: A ground sign erected upon a single post or shaft or upon two (2)
posts or shafts that merge or touch at the base or which are not more than fifteen feet (15') apart,
center of shaft to center of shaft, with the display portion mounted on top thereof at least seven
feet (7') above the surface of the street adjacent to the property on which the sign is located. No
such sign shall have a sign area of more than three hundred forty (340) square feet on each side.
Such sign may advertise only businesses located on the premises. No business property shall
have more than one (1) pedestal sign adjacent to each street upon which such business property
abuts; provided, that on each street frontage of more than one hundred feet (100'), one (1)
additional pedestal sign may be established and maintained on such street frontage if such
additional pedestal sign a) is located on a single pole, b) does not exceed twenty eight (28) square
feet in an area on any side and does not have more than two (2) sides, c) is not more than four
feet (4') in width or seven feet (7') in height on the sign face, d) is located at least seven feet (7')
above the surface of the street. In lieu of one (1) additional pedestal sign, two (2) separate signs
may be located on the same pole, but such two (2) signs combined shall not exceed, in area or
dimensions, the limitations applicable to a single additional pedestal sign. No pedestal sign shall
be so designed as to have both a) moving parts, and b) moving or blinking lights. In addition to
the pedestal signs permitted by the foregoing provisions of this subdivision, a sign advertising a
public telephone may be located in the area ahead of the building setback line on the structure in
which such public telephone is located.
Subd. 7. PORTABLE SIGN: A back-to-back, mobile advertising device which may be mounted on wheels and used for
commercial as well as civic promotions.
Subd. 8. PROJECTING SIGN: A sign other than a wall sign suspended from or supported by a building or structure and
projecting out therefrom.
Subd. 9. ROOF SIGN: A sign erected upon or above the roof or parapet wall of a building or structure.
Subd. 10. SIGN: A sign, the primary function of which is to direct attention to a product, service or activity that is sold
or offered either elsewhere or upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
Subd. 11. SIGN, ADVERTISING: A sign, the primary function of which is to direct attention to a product, service or
activity that is sold or offered either elsewhere or upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is
affixed.
Subd. 12. SIGN AREA: That area of a sign within the marginal lines of the surface, which bears the announcement,
name, advertisement or other message or, in the case of letters, figures or symbols attached directly to any part of a
building, the area which is included in the smallest rectangle which can be made to circumscribe each letter, figure
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or symbol displayed thereon.
Subd. 13. SIGN, DIRECTIONAL: A sign for the purpose of making specific commercial, industrial or public and
semi-public locations known and to assist in finding these locations on the property which the sign is located.
Subd. 14. SIGN, FLASHING: Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light is not maintained stationary and/or
constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use.
Subd. 15. SIGN, IDENTIFICATION: A sign, the primary function of which is to identify a residential, commercial,
industrial or public or semi-public use located upon the premises where such sign is located or to which such sign is
affixed. Signs identifying commercial uses may call attention to the product, service or activity that is sold or
offered upon the premises. Signs identifying industrial uses may call attention to the product, goods or material
which is produced, processed, assembled or stored upon the premises.
Subd. 16. SIGN, ILLUMINATED: Any illuminated sign on which the artificial light is maintained stationary and/or
constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use.
Subd. 17. TEMPORARY SIGN: A sign so designed as to be movable from one (1) location to another and which is not
permanently attached to the ground, a sign structure or a building.
Subd. 18. WALL SIGN: A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of
the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the face of said wall. (1988 Code §39.01)
1008.03 02: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS:
Subd. 1. Permit Required: It is unlawful to install, construct, erect, alter, revise, reconstruct or
relocate any outdoor sign or structure, as defined in Section 1008.01 02 of this Chapter, in the
Municipality without first obtaining a permit therefor as required by this Chapter, except as
provided in subdivision 2 of this Section. (1988 Code §39.02)
Subd. 2. Exceptions: Permits need not be obtained for any sign less than or equal to eight (8) square feet in area
(excluding temporary signs), or for the specific signs addressed below, provided all other requirements of this
Section are satisfied: but the other provisions of this Chapter shall be observed, for the following types of signs:
a. A sign not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area, pertaining only to the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon
which displayed.
b. A sign on residential property stating only the name or identity of the occupant, which sign shall not exceed two
(2) square feet in area.
c. A sign on property on which a public, charitable or religious institution is located, stating the
name and nature of the occupancy and information as to the conditions of use or occupancy or a
sign on such property used by the institution as a bulletin board, which sign shall not exceed ten
(10) square feet in area.
c. Construction sign or sign belonging to a contractor performing work upon a property. Such sign shall be
removed immediately upon completion of the work.
d. A campaign sign as provided for in subdivision 1008.08(11) 10, Subd. 7 of this Chapter.
(1988 Code §39.03; 1993 Code; Ord. 607, 5-11-98)
e. Home occupation signs and incidental residential signs.
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f. National, state, regional, local, non-commercial institutional or cultural flags.
g. Advertising on a transit bench or within a transit shelter or enclosure.
h. Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
1008.04 03: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT: Application for permits shall be made upon forms provided by the
Clerk-Administrator and shall include the following information:
Subd. 1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
Subd. 2. The location of the building, structure or lot to which or upon which the sign is to be placed.
Subd. 3. The position of the sign or other advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings, structures and streets or
highways, if necessary.
Subd. 4. Two (2) blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and specifications and method of construction and attachment to
the building ground.
Subd. 5. A copy of the stress sheets and calculations may be required by the Inspector, on larger signs, showing that the
structure is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this Chapter and
any other applicable law.
Subd. 6. The name of the person erecting the structure, if not the applicant, or the name of the person on whose property
the structure is to be located, if not the applicant.
Subd. 7. The written consent of the owner of the property, if not the applicant.
Subd. 8. A statement as to whether the sign will be illuminated or not.
Subd. 9. A statement as to whether any electric lights on the sign will be "moving" or blinking.
Subd. 10. A statement as to whether the sign will be single-faced, double-faced or multi-faced.
Subd. 11. A statement as to whether or not the copy on the sign will be changeable.
Subd. 12. A statement as to whether or not the copy on the sign will relate only to the business or activity conducted on
the premises on which the sign is to be located. (1988 Code §39.09)
1008.05 04: PERMIT FEES; WAIVER:
Subd. 1. Fee: The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the required permit fee. The permit fee shall be
established by resolution of the City Council. (1988 Code §39.10)
Subd. 2. Waiver: The Council, may, in its direction if so requested in writing, may waive the
fee required by this Section where the signs are to be erected by civic or religious organizations.
(1988 Code §39.11)
1008.06 05: ISSUANCE OF PERMIT; CONDITIONS:
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Subd. 1. Issuance: Upon presentation of application, permit fee, plans and specifications and other required information,
the sign construction permit shall be issued by the Community Development Department, Clerk-Administrator,
except as provided in subdivision 2 of this Section.
Subd. 2. Special Approval from Council Variances: In the event an application is made for a sign which does not
conform to the requirements of this section, the applicant shall either modify the application or apply for a variance
according to the provisions established in Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code. No permit for a non-conforming sign
shall be issued without evidence of an approved variance. case of an application for a sign requiring a special
permit or which will be illuminated or moving or of unusual height, size, design or location, the
Clerk-Administrator shall refer such sign to the Council for approval. No permits for any such sign, so referred,
shall be issued without first obtaining the approval of the Council. (1988 Code §39.14)
1008.07 06: SIGN INSTALLER'S LICENSE PROVISIONS:
Subd. 1. License Required: No person shall engage in the business of installing signs nor shall be entitled to receive a
permit to install a sign in connection with such business unless first licensed by the Municipality to do so. (1988
Code §34.04)
Subd. 2. Application and Fee: A license may be granted by the Council upon written
application to the Clerk-Administrator on such form as required by the Clerk-Administrator and
accompanied by an annual license fee as established by resolution of the City Council. (1988
Code §34.05)
Subd. 3. Liability Insurance: Any person holding a licensee shall file with the
Clerk-Administrator policies of public liability and property damage insurance which shall remain
and be in force and effect during the entire term of said license and which shall contain a provision
that they shall not be cancelled without ten (10) days' written notice to the Municipality. Public
liability insurance should not be less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries,
including accidental death to any one (1) person and subject to the same limit for each person in
an amount not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) on account of any one (1)
accident, and property insurance in the amount of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).
(1988 Code §39.07)
Subd. 4. Expiration: Licenses shall be issued on an annual basis, with the license year running
from January July 1 through the following December 31 June 30. (1988 Code §39.08)
Subd. 5. Revocation: A license may be terminated and renewal thereof may be denied by the Council for cause after
notice to the licensee and reasonable opportunity for the licensee to be heard on the question of such termination.
Cause shall include any repeated or persistent violation of the requirements of this Chapter. (1988 Code §34.06)
1008.08 07: MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES: Premises on which ground signs are located shall be maintained
free of weeds and debris, and where landscaping was part of the original sign permit, such landscaping shall be maintained in
the manner provided in such permit. (1988 Code §39.12)
1008.09 08: GENERAL LOCATION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS:
Subd. 1. General Standards: Every sign shall conform to the standards of this Section whether or not a permit therefore is
required, and nothing contained herein shall be construed as modifying or repealing any of the provisions of this
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Code relating to zoning 1. No sign shall be so located as to obscure or tend to obscure any existing sign. The
following additional requirements are to be observed:
a. Each ground sign shall be securely built, constructed and erected on the building or ground. Temporary signs
shall be so designed that they are not readily overturned.
b. No sign structure shall be attached or placed upon any building in such a manner as to obstruct any fire escape
or any window or door nor shall any sign structure be attached to a fire escape.
c. No sign erected before the effective date hereof shall be rebuilt, altered or removed to a new location without
being brought into compliance with the requirements hereof.
c. The illumination of any sign located near a residential district shall be defused or indirect and located so as not
to direct light on residences1.
d. No swinging sign shall hereafter be erected or hung on or attached to any building
within the Municipality, and every such sign so erected, hung or attached prior to the effective date
hereof which is deemed unsafe by the Building Inspector shall be immediately removed by the
owner thereof or changed to conform with the requirements of this Chapter when so ordered by
the Building Inspector.
e. Where portions of a sign are subject to a different classification, each portion shall meet the requirements of its
classification.
f. Each sign requiring a permit shall have an identifying number to be provided by the Inspector, which number
shall be posted on the exterior surface of the sign structure in a location where such information will be readily
visible after the sign is constructed.
f. Maintenance, Repair or Removal: Every sign permitted by this ordinance shall be maintained in
good condition and repair. When any sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, or is otherwise
deemed unsafe or a nuisance by a City Inspector, or if any sign shall have been unlawfully
installed, erected or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance, the owner or
firm using such sign shall, upon written notice by the City Inspector, make such sign conform to
the provisions of this ordinance or shall remove it within ten (10) days. If such violation has not
been corrected within ten (10) days, The City Inspector may remove or cause such sign to be
removed at the expense of the owner or user of the sign.
g. All signs and sign structures shall be maintained in a safe condition and in a state of good
repair at all times. No sign shall display matter that has been deemed obscene by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
h. Obsolete Sign Copy. Any sign copy that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on
which the sign is located must have the sign copy covered or removed within thirty (30) days after written
notification from the City Inspector. Such sign shall be considered a nuisance sign.
i. h. Each sign shall be used and maintained only in the manner permitted and subject to the conditions imposed at
the time the permit therefore was granted.
j. Clearance of Signs from Conductors: The minimum clearance of any sign from unprotected electrical conductors
1 See Title 1100 of this Code.
1 See Section 1103.09 of this Code.
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(whether poles or other installations) shall not be less than thirty six inches (36") for conductors carrying not over
six hundred (600) volts and forty eight inches (48") for conductors carrying more than six hundred (600) volts.
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k. Signs Along Freeways: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter and subject to State and federal laws,
signs located on property adjacent to any freeway within the Municipality (including Interstate Highway 35W)
shall be business signs advertising businesses being conducted on the premises on which the signs are located.
No "traveling" or changing-message signs shall be located so as to face any freeway or be visible from the
freeway. The provisions of this subdivision, however, shall not be construed to render illegal or nonconforming
any signs which are legally located along any such freeway at the effective date herein. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
i. The following additional conditions shall be observed:
(1) No ground sign (except temporary signs, portable signs or banners) or signboard shall approach at
any point nearer than three feet (3') to any building unless such sign is placed parallel to the side of the building,
nor shall any such sign be placed within six feet (6') of the side of any lot nor nearer than fifteen feet (15') to any
street line where there is no established or customary building line nor within twenty five feet (25') of any street
corner right-of-way. Whenever the established or customary uniform building line upon the street where such
ground sign is to be erected is more than fifteen feet (15') from the street or property line, then such sign shall
not approach nearer to the street than the established or customary uniform building line. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
(2) The owner, lessee or occupant of the land on which the ground is located and the
owner of the sign shall keep the property on which the sign is located free of long grass, weeds or
other rank growth, rubbish or debris.
(3) All parts of ground signs shall be designed for wind pressure of not less than thirty
(30) pounds per square foot, and ground signs of wood construction shall have all members
which extend into the ground protected from decay by treatment with a preservative approved
by the Building Inspector.
(4) No permit shall be granted for the location of any ground sign having a sign area of more than forty
(40) square feet within one hundred feet (100') of any single-family residence ; provided, that the Council may
grant a special permit therefor if the owner of such residence gives written consent thereto.
(5) Pedestal signs permitted by the zoning regulations of the Municipality1 and by this Chapter may be
located adjacent to the right of way of a street or highway, but no part thereof shall extend over such right of way.
(6) No sign shall exceed thirty five feet (35') in height. (1988 Code §39.14)
1 See Title 1100 of this Code.
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Subd. 2. Signs Allowed by District: The following table represents the allowable signage and area requirements by
zoning district: The following requirements are for allowable signs as they pertain to zoned districts:
Sign Type R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 I-1 PF CRP PUD
Ground No No 32 32 32
32 100
200 200 200 200 100 100 *
Wall No No 64 64 No 100 100 100 100 100 100 *
Projection No No No No No 8 24 24 24 24 No *
Window No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No *
Identification 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 8 8 8 4 4 *
Temporary Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Real Estate 10 10 32 32 10 32 32 32 32 32 64 32 32 32
Home
Occupation 1 1 No No 1 No No No No No No No No No
Campaign Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Billboards No No No No No No No No No No No 700 700 700
Directional No** No** 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 8
Construction 8 8 8 8 8 8 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Incidental 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
* Signage requirements within a PUD shall be as allowed by the PUD Narrative document. If no such document exists, signage shall be as
permitted for a B-3 zoning district.
** Directional signs may be allowed within right of ways upon written approval of the City, the appropriate governmental agency having
jurisdiction over the road way (if not the City) and the owner of the property directly abutting said sign.
Subd. 3. Ground Sign Height, by District: The following table represents the maximum height
allowed for ground signs in each zoning district.
R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 R-O B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 I-1 PF CRP PUD
(1) (1) 8 8 8 8 20 20 35 35 35 35 35 (2)
(1) No ground sign, other than home occupation, campaign, real estate, incidental and
temporary signs shall be allowed in these districts.
(2) Signage requirements within a PUD shall be as indicated by the PUD Narrative document. If no
such document exists, signage shall be as allowed for a B-3 zoning District.
a. R-1 Single-Family Residential District:
(1) A name on residential property stating only the name or address of the occupant not exceeding two (2)
square feet in size.
(2) A sign not exceeding ten (10) square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, rental or leasing of the
premises upon which displayed.
(3) A sign, as allowed in subdivision 1106.03(3) of this Code, pertaining to home occupations.
(4) Signs as allowed in subdivision 11 of this Section.
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b. R-2 Single- and Two-Family Residential District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2a hereof.
c. R-3 Medium Density Residential District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2a hereof.
d. R-4 High Density Residential District:
(1) Signs as allowed in subdivision 2a hereof.
(2) Direction signs for office, model, apartments, etc., locations not exceeding five (5) square feet.
e. R-0 Residential-Office District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2d hereof.
f. B-1 Neighborhood Business District:
(1) Signs not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet total area combined. This includes all types of
permanent signs, as defined in Section 1008.01 of this Chapter.
(2) Temporary signs, as allowed in subdivision 9e of this Section.
g. B-2 Limited Business District:
(1) Signs not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet per business occupant. This includes all types of
permanent signs, as defined in Section 1008.01 of this Chapter.
(2) Temporary signs as allowed in subdivision 9e of this Section.
h. B-3 Highway Business District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2g hereof.
i. B-4 Regional Business District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2g hereof.
j. I-1 Light Industrial District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2g hereof.
k. Other Signs As Allowed in Certain Districts: B-3 Highway Business District, B-4 Regional Business District
and I-1 Light Industrial District may have, besides the one hundred (100) square feet signage per business
occupant, one (1) general pedestal sign not exceeding three hundred forty (340) square feet. Only one (1) pedestal
sign is allowed per property.
l. R-5 Mobile Home District: Signs as allowed in subdivision 2d hereof, excluding subdivision 2a(2) of this
Section relating to allowable signage. (Ord 585, 7-15-96)
m. PF Public Facilities District: Signs not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet total per building. In addition
pedestal signs are allowed in accordance with Section 1008.01, subdivision 6 except that no permit shall be granted
for any pedestal sign of more than forty (40) square feet within one hundred feet (100') of any single family
residence. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, such signs shall only identify and relate to the activities
that are intended to occur on the site. Billboards, as permitted by Section 1008.08, subdivision 10, are allowed as
an interim use under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.3597. (Ord. 637, 2-14-00)
n. CRP Conservancy, Recreation, Preservation: Signs not exceeding one hundred (100) square feet total per
building. In addition pedestal signs are allowed in accordance with Section 1008.01, subdivision 6 except that no
permit shall be granted for any pedestal sign of more than forty (40) square feet within one hundred feet (100') of
any single family residence. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, such signs shall only identify and relate
to the activities that are intended to occur on the site. Billboards, as permitted by Section 1008.08, subdivision 10,
are allowed as an interim use under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.3597. (Ord. 637, 2-14-00)
o. PUD Planned Unit Development: Billboards, as permitted by Section 1008.08, subdivision 10, are allowed as
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an interim use under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.3597. (Ord. 637, 2-14-00)
Subd. 3. Traffic-Control Related Sign Regulations: Compliance with the following regulations
relative to traffic control is required:
a. No moving or flashing sign shall be located or maintained within fifty feet (50') of an intersection at which traffic
semaphores are located.
b. No sign shall be designed, located or maintained so as to be likely to obscure or conceal or cause confusion as to
any traffic-control sign or device.
c. No sign shall be located or maintained on or over any public street or highway right of way unless specifically
permitted by the zoning regulations of the Municipality2.
d. There shall be no use of revolving beacons, zip flashers, flashing signs or similar devices that would distract
automobile traffic as to constitute a safety hazard. The illumination of any sign located near a residential district
shall be defused or indirect and located so as not to direct light on residences3. No flashing sign shall be located in
such close proximity to residences or residential property as to constitute a nuisance to persons residing on the
property by reason of flashing of the lights in such sign.
e. The sign shall be located or maintained so as not to interfere with the ability of drivers or pedestrians to see any
crossroad or crosswalk3. (1988 Code §39.13)
Subd. 4. Clearance of Signs from Conductors: The minimum clearance of any sign from
unprotected electrical conductors (whether poles or other installations) shall not be less than thirty
six inches (36") for conductors carrying not over six hundred (600) volts and forty eight inches
(48") for conductors carrying more than six hundred (600) volts.
Subd. 5. Signs Along Freeways: Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, signs located on property adjacent to any
freeway within the Municipality (including Interstate Highway 35W) shall be business signs advertising businesses
being conducted on the premises on which the signs are located. No "traveling" or changing-message signs shall be
located so as to face any freeway or be visible from the freeway. The provisions of this subdivision, however, shall
not be construed to render illegal or nonconforming any signs which are legally located along any such freeway at
the effective date herein. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
Subd. 6. Projection Signs 1: The following standards shall be maintained for all projection signs:
a. All portions of projection signs shall be designed for a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per
square foot.
b. Such signs shall not project over public street right of way but may project over sidewalks located on private
walks. No such sign shall be less than twelve feet (12') above the level of the sidewalk; provided, that such signs
which do not exceed four (4) square feet and which do not project more than two feet (2') over the sidewalk may be
eight feet (8') or more above the sidewalk. No projection sign shall project beyond a curb line nor project more
than eight feet (8') over any private sidewalk.
c. There shall be no more than two feet (2') of space between the inner edge of any such sign
and the face of the wall from which it projects, nor shall the outer edge of the sign be more than
2 See Title 1100 of this Code; see also subdivision 604.03(3)n of this Code.
3 See Section 1103.09 of this Code.
3 See also subdivision 604.03(3)b of this Code
1 See also subdivisions 604.03(3)b, 604.03(3)n 1103.08(2) of this Code.
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eight feet (8') from the face of the wall.
d. The building or structure from which any such sign projects and all attachments or fastenings must be so
constructed as to safely resist the dead load and the wind load added by the attached sign.
e. All such signs shall be of noncombustible materials or of not less than one hour fire-resistive construction.
Subd. 7. Roof Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all roof signs:
a. No roof sign shall be located nearer than five feet (5') from the outside wall toward which it
faces nor exceed twenty five feet (25') in height above the roof level of the building unless
constructed integral with the building or structure, nor shall it project beyond the edge of said roof
in any direction. For the purposes of this subdivision, lights attached to the sign structure and
lights attached to the building and beamed toward the sign structure shall be considered part of
the sign structure.
b. Every such sign shall be either metal, metal clad, incombustible, open wire or open metal sign; except, that such
sign may have letters, figures, characters or borders of wood if such borders do not exceed four inches (4") in width
and such wooden letters, figures or characters do not cover more than twenty five percent (25%) of the area of such
sign; provided, that in place of sheet metal, substitution may be made of the following materials: tempered pressed
wood or other similar materials approved by the Building Inspector, having equal properties as to strength, fire and
moisture resistance.
c. No such sign shall be so placed as to prevent passage of persons from one part of the roof to another.
d. The building or structure upon which such sign is placed and all attachments or fastenings must be so
constructed as to safely resist the dead load and the wind load added by the attached sign and in such a manner as
not to cause damage to the building or structure on which such sign is placed.
e. No roof sign shall be more than sixty five feet (65') in length, nor shall it extend more than twenty five feet (25')
above the surface of the roof of the building on which it is located. No roof sign shall extend more than forty five
feet (45') above the average ground level of that part of the street toward which it faces.
Subd. 8. Wall Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all wall signs:
a. No wall sign shall have a projection over a private sidewalk or an established building line of more than twelve
inches (12").
b. The materials, construction and attachment of any such sign shall meet the same standards and requirements as
roof signs.
Subd. 9. Banners, Temporary or Portable Signs: Temporary signs, as defined in Section
1008.01 of this Chapter shall comply with the provisions hereof. The following standards shall be
maintained for all banners, temporary or portable signs:
a. Temporary signs and banners attached to any building constructed of canvass, plastic material, cloth or other
material with or without framework, shall be strongly constructed and shall be securely attached to their supports.
They shall be removed (including all framework and supports) as soon as damaged or torn and in no case later than
twenty one (21) days after erection.
b. Banners and temporary signs shall not be larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area for each
twenty feet (20') of building frontage. There shall not be more than one temporary sign on any building frontage.
c. No banner or temporary signs shall project over public property or right of way but may extend a maximum of
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six inches (6") from the face of the building.
d. Banners and temporary signs shall not be hung so as to cover, either partially or completely, any door, window
or opening required for ventilation.
e. No temporary sign, banner or portable sign shall be located on any multiple residence, commercial or industrial
property in the City without first obtaining a permit therefor from the City. If the City determines to grant an
application for a permit for any such temporary sign, banner or portable sign, it may impose conditions upon the
granting thereof, and it shall be unlawful to locate or maintain any such sign or bannering for a longer period or in a
different manner than that specified in the permit. No such permit shall be granted, however, where such temporary
signs, banners or portable signs are prohibited by other provisions of this Code.
f. No portable sign or temporary sign shall exceed thirty two (32) square feet on each side.
g. No portable sign, temporary sign or banner shall be located on any property in the City for more than twenty one
(21) days at one time or for more than three (3) twenty one (21) day periods on any one (1) year.
h. The Council may allow administrative approval of sign installation for signs of identical design being installed
by a business or individual. Once Council approval has been obtained for a particular sign design, the applicant
may receive administrative permits for the installation of such sign from the Clerk-Administrator following
submittal of all relevant information as outlined in Section 1008.03 of this Chapter and receipt of applicable fees.
Subd. 10. Billboards: A permit shall not be issued for any new billboard unless it complies with
the following interim use requirements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.3597: (Ord.
644, 12-13-99; Ord. 656, 3-27-00)
a. Interim Use Permit: An interim use permit (IUP) must be obtained in accordance with procedures identical in
form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code. Any interim use permit issued for an interim use billboard shall automatically
expire no later than July 1, 2015 or when the lease agreement for the billboard expires whichever date is earlier.
Such IUP shall be null-and-void if the applicant fails to obtain any required permit from the State of Minnesota.
(Ord. 644, 12-13-99; Ord. 656, 3-27-00)
b. Location: The billboard must be located along and north of State Highway 10 (118). The applicant must have
an approved lease agreement with the property owner. The billboard shall be oriented towards State Highway 10
(118) and/or I35W. Billboards must be located at least two hundred fifty feet (250') from residentially zoned
property. Billboards may be located adjacent to the right-of-way of a street or highway, but no part thereof shall
extend over such right-of-way. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
c. Minimum Spacing: Billboards must be at least one thousand feet (1,000') apart. Spacing between signs shall be
measured by projecting the nearest points of the signs to the property line of the right-of-way from which they are
intended to be read and measuring the distance in a straight line between the projected points. Required spacing
shall apply only to billboards on the same side of the same roadway. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
d. Maximum Sign Area: The maximum gross surface display area of the sign cannot exceed seven hundred (700)
square feet per side except that any rectangular billboard may contain temporary extensions, cutouts, or top
lettering which occupy a total area not in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the basic billboard and
form an integral part of the design thereof. No such temporary extension, cut out, or top lettering may project more
than six feet (6') from the top, eighteen inches (18") from either side or fifteen inches (15") from the bottom of the
basic rectangular advertising message. The area of an extension, cutout, or top lettering shall be deemed to be the
area of the smallest rectangle into which such extension, cutout, or top lettering will fit. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
e. Orientation of Sign Faces: Billboards may have no more than two (2) sign faces. Sign faces must be back-to-
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back with sign faces parallel or angled. All billboards with their faces back-to-back and parallel shall have no
greater distance than eight feet (8') between the faces. All billboards with faces at an angle shall have no greater
angle than thirty-five degrees (35°). (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
f. Maximum Sign Height: The maximum allowable height of billboards shall be thirty-five feet (35'). The height
shall be measured from the grade at the base of the sign or from the surface of the roadway whichever is higher.
(Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
g. Obstruction: No billboard may be located in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise interfere with the
effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal, or device, or obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching,
merging, or intersecting traffic. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
Any billboard legally existing on the effective date of this section may continue to be maintained in its present form
and size but not expanded. This does not preclude the periodic change of the message or advertisement presented
on the billboard. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
Any billboard destroyed by an act of God may be rebuilt within thirty (30) days if the construction of same would
comply with this subdivision. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
Subd. 11. Campaign Signs: The following regulations shall apply to all campaign signs for
political candidates or issues:
a. No more than one sign shall be erected per candidate or issue along each street frontage of any parcel of land.
b. Campaign signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and not exceed four feet (4') in height above the
ground; except, where such signs are located no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to the property line of a
residential dwelling, the maximum size shall be thirty two (32) square feet, and the maximum height above the
ground shall be six feet (6').
c. Campaign signs may be displayed from the last day of candidacy filing or thirty (30) days before an election,
whichever is earlier.
d. All campaign signs must be removed no later than five (5) days after an election; except, that after a primary
election, signs for the winning primary candidates need not be removed until after the ensuing general election.
(1988 Code §39.14; 1993 Code)
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1008.10: SPECIFIC SIGN TYPE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. Ground Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all ground signs, excluding incidental,
temporary, home occupation, campaign, identification and real estate signs:
a. No part of a ground sign shall be nearer than three feet to any building unless such sign is placed parallel to
the side of the building.
b. No part of a ground sign shall be nearer than 15 feet (15’) to any perimeter lot line nor
located within a 30-foot sight triangle on any property abutting two intersecting street right of ways.
(Refer to the graphic below.)
c. The owner, lessee or occupant of the land on which the ground sign is located and
the owner of the sign shall keep the property on which the sign is located free of long grass,
weeds or other rank growth, rubbish or debris.
d. All parts of ground signs shall be designed for wind pressure of not less than thirty (30)
pounds per square foot, and ground signs of wood construction shall have all members which
extend into the ground protected from decay by treatment with a preservative approved by the
Building Inspector.
e. No permit shall be granted for the location of any ground sign having a sign area of more than forty (40)
square feet within one hundred feet (100') of any single-family residence.
County Road
X
County Road Y 30 ft 30 ft Sign is set back
15 feet from
both front and
side property lines
Business
Sign cannot be
located within
sight triangle.
Sight Triangle*
Property
Lines
* The sight triangle is formed by connecting the two end points of 30-foot lines extending in both
directions from the intersection of two property lines abutting a street or highway.
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f. No more than one pole or pylon sign shall be allowed per lot. However, the ground sign area allowance may be
divided between one pole or pylon sign and a monument sign or between multiple monument signs, subject to the
requirements herein, provided that one or more of the following conditions are applicable:
(1). The lot abuts multiple street right of ways, in which case a sign may be located along each frontage.
(2). There are multiple curb cuts or driveways accessing the property, in which case a sign may be located
near each access point or driveway, provided the signs are separated by no less than two hundred feet (200’).
(3). The width of the lot, as measured along its longest street frontage, exceeds two hundred and fifty feet
(250’), in which case multiple signs may be located along the long frontage provided such signs are separated
by no less than two hundred feet (200’).
(4). The property or properties are within an approved Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Subd. 2. Wall Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all wall signs:
a. No wall sign shall have a projection over a private sidewalk or an established building line of more than twelve
inches (12").
b. The wall sign area allowances as indicated in Section 1008.08, Subd. 2 for B-2, B-3, B-4
and I-1 zoning districts are per building occupant.
c. The wall sign area allowances as indicated in Section 1008.08, Subd. 2 for the R-3, R-4, PF
and CRP zoning districts are per building.
d. In the R-O and B-1 zoning districts, the area allowance, as indicated in Section 1008.08,
Subd. 2, reflects the combined area for all wall, ground and projection signage on that lot.
Subd. 3. Projection Signs: The following standards shall be maintained for all projection signs:
a. All portions of projection signs shall be designed for a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per
square foot.
b. Such signs shall not project over public street right of way but may project over private sidewalks. No such sign
shall be less than twelve feet (12') above the level of the sidewalk; except that such signs which do not exceed four
(4) square feet and which do not project more than two feet (2') over the sidewalk may be eight feet (8') or more
above the sidewalk. No projection sign shall project more than eight feet (8') over any private sidewalk.
c. There shall be no more than two feet (2') of space between the inner edge of any such sign and the face of the
wall from which it projects, nor shall the outer edge of the sign be more than eight feet (8') from the face of the
wall.
d. The building or structure from which any such sign projects and all attachments or fastenings must be so
constructed as to safely resist the dead load and the wind load added by the attached sign.
e. All such signs shall be of noncombustible materials or of not less than one hour fire-resistive construction.
f. Such signs shall be securely fixed in place and shall not be able to swing or sway.
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Subd. 4. Temporary Signs: All temporary signs shall comply with the provisions of this Section. The following general
and specific standards shall be observed for all types of temporary and portable signs:
a. General Provisions:
(1) Except as provided herein, no temporary sign shall be located on any property in the City without first
obtaining a permit from the City. If the City determines to approve a permit for any such temporary sign it may
impose conditions upon the granting thereof, and it shall be unlawful to locate or maintain any such sign for a
longer period or in a different manner than that specified in the permit. No permit for a temporary sign shall be
issued if prohibited by other provisions of this Code.
(2) Temporary signs shall not be hung or installed so as to cover, either partially or completely, any door,
window or opening required for ventilation.
(3) No temporary sign for which a permit is required shall be located on any property in the City for more
than twenty-one (21) days at one time or for more than three (3) twenty-one (21) day periods in any calendar year.
Permit periods may run consecutively without interruption if so approved. Except as provided in Subdivision 4g of
this Section, only one temporary sign shall be allowed on a property at a time.
(4) The Director of Community Development may waive the permit fee for a temporary sign requested by
a charitable, municipal or religious institution or for other just cause.
b. Banners:
(1) Banners shall be strongly constructed and shall be securely attached to their supports. They shall be
repaired or removed (including all framework and supports) as soon as damaged or torn and immediately upon
expiration of the permit.
(2) Banners shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the surface area of the building face or front upon
which the banner is attached.
c. Beacons:
(1) Beacons and searchlights may be allowed on a restricted basis with a City permit, written permission
from the Metropolitan Airports Commission or other appropriate agency, and City Council authorization.
(2) No beacon or searchlight shall become a public nuisance or shall disturb the peace, safety, comfort and
well-being of motorists and residents.
d. Changeable Copy Signs:
(1) Portable and temporary changeable copy signs shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet on each
side and the entirety of the sign copy shall be maintained within the forty-eight square foot area.
(2) No part of such sign shall extend into or encroach onto public right of way.
(3) Such sign shall not obscure motorist or pedestrian vision and shall not block or otherwise interfere
with a public or private sidewalk or trailway.
(4) Such sign may be lighted provided said lighting is not a nuisance to motorists or to adjoining
properties. Flashing lights, strobe lights or lights which could be confused for that of an emergency vehicle shall be
prohibited.
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e. Inflatable Devices:
(1) Inflatable devices shall be securely tethered and attached to the ground or building.
(2) No such inflatable device shall extend more than thirty feet (30’) above the roof of the building to
which it is attached or adjacent.
(3) Balloons less than two feet in diameter are excluded from the permit provisions of this Section.
(4) No Mylar or metallic balloons shall be permitted to be displayed or flown outside.
f. Flag or Pennant Stringers: Individual flags, streamers or pennants shall not exceed one square foot in area.
g. Grand Openings and Other Events: Subject to all other requirements of this subdivision, a permit may be
issued for a grand opening or other special event that would utilize a combination of temporary signs at any one
principal location. No more than one special event permit shall be allowed per business in a calendar year.
Subd. 5. Window Signs: In the interest of public safety, the City requires that commercial or retail businesses operating
within a zoned business district (B-x) shall adhere to and comply with the following regulations and
requirements governing signs placed upon window interiors.
a. No business shall obscure more than twenty-five percent (25%) of any window section or pane.
b. Such window signage shall not obscure or block from view that area of a window or door between four feet (4’)
and seven feet (7’) from the interior floor level, unless such area does not offer any visibility to interior public
space.
c. Window signs as allowed herein affixed or adhered within the building interior shall be exempt from any permit
requirements.
d. A temporary sign permit shall be required of any window sign affixed to the exterior of any window surface.
Such sign shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this subdivision.
Subd. 6. Billboards: A permit shall not be issued for any new billboard unless it complies with the following interim use
requirements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.3597: (Ord. 644, 12-13-99; Ord. 656, 3-27-00)
a. Interim Use Permit: An interim use permit (IUP) must be obtained in accordance with procedures identical in
form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code. Any interim use permit issued for an interim use billboard shall automatically
expire no later than July 1, 2015 or when the lease agreement for the billboard expires whichever date is earlier.
Such IUP shall be null-and-void if the applicant fails to obtain any required permit from the State of Minnesota.
(Ord. 644, 12-13-99; Ord. 656, 3-27-00)
b. Location: The billboard must be located along and north of State Highway 10 (old 118). The applicant must
have an approved lease agreement with the property owner. The billboard shall be oriented towards State Highway
10 (old 118) and/or I35W. Billboards must be located at least two hundred fifty feet (250') from residentially
zoned property. Billboards may be located adjacent to the right-of-way of a street or highway, but no part thereof
shall extend over such right-of-way. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
c. Minimum Spacing: Billboards must be at least one thousand feet (1,000') apart. Spacing between signs shall be
measured by projecting the nearest points of the signs to the property line of the right-of-way from which they are
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intended to be read and measuring the distance in a straight line between the projected points. Required spacing
shall apply only to billboards on the same side of the same roadway. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
d. Maximum Sign Area: The maximum gross surface display area of the sign cannot exceed seven hundred (700)
square feet per side except that any rectangular billboard may contain temporary extensions, cutouts, or top
lettering which occupy a total area not in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the basic billboard and
form an integral part of the design thereof. No such temporary extension, cut out, or top lettering may project more
than six feet (6') from the top, eighteen inches (18") from either side or fifteen inches (15") from the bottom of the
basic rectangular advertising message. The area of an extension, cutout, or top lettering shall be deemed to be the
area of the smallest rectangle into which such extension, cutout, or top lettering will fit. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
e. Orientation of Sign Faces: Billboards may have no more than two (2) sign faces. Sign faces must be back-to-
back with sign faces parallel or angled. All billboards with their faces back-to-back and parallel shall have no
greater distance than eight feet (8') between the faces. All billboards with faces at an angle shall have no greater
angle than thirty-five degrees (35°). (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
f. Maximum Sign Height: The maximum allowable height of billboards shall be thirty-five feet (35'). The height
shall be measured from the grade at the base of the sign or from the surface of the roadway whichever is higher.
(Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
g. Obstruction: No billboard may be located in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise interfere with the
effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal, or device, or obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching,
merging, or intersecting traffic. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
h. Existing Billboards: Any billboard legally existing as of December 13, 1999, may continue to be maintained in
its present form and size but shall not be expanded. This does not preclude the periodic changing of the message or
advertisement presented on the billboard. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
i. Destruction. Any billboard destroyed by an act of nature shall be allowed to be rebuilt provided said billboard
complies with or is capable of complying with all requirements of this subdivision. Nonconforming billboards shall
not be allowed to be rebuilt. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
Subd. 7. Campaign Signs: Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the following regulations shall apply to all campaign signs for
political candidates or issues:
a. No more than one sign shall be erected per candidate or issue along each street frontage of any parcel of land.
Campaign signs shall not be allowed on public property.
b. Campaign signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and not exceed four feet (4') in height above the
ground; except, where such signs are located no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150') to the property line of a
residential dwelling, the maximum size shall be thirty two (32) square feet, and the maximum height above the
ground shall be six feet (6').
c. Campaign signs may be displayed from the last day of candidacy filing or thirty (30) days before an election,
whichever is earlier.
d. All campaign signs must be removed no later than five (5) days after an election; except, that after a primary
election, signs for the winning primary candidates need not be removed until after the ensuing general election.
(1988 Code §39.14; 1993 Code)
Subd. 8. Home Occupation Signs. In the R-1, R-2 and R-5 residential zoning districts, a sign not to exceed one (1) square
foot is allowed to be displayed provided such sign is attached to the house or garage of the property on which the
home occupation takes place.
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1008.11 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS
Subd. 1. Signage Allowances for Specific Land Uses: Public or semi public recreational
buildings and neighborhood and community centers; public and private education institutions
limited to elementary, middle and senior high schools; religious institutions, such as churches,
chapels, temples, synagogues; nursing homes, senior assisted living facilities and commercial day
care facilities; may be allowed the following signage:
a. Wall signage not to exceed 100 square feet per principal building.
b. Ground signage not to exceed 100 square feet, subject to Section 1008.10, Subd. 1e.
Subd. 2. Traffic-Control Related Sign Regulations: Compliance with the following regulations relative to traffic control is
required:
a. No animated or moving sign shall be located or maintained within fifty feet (50') of an
intersection at which traffic semaphores are located.
b. No sign shall be designed, located or maintained so as to be likely to obscure or conceal or cause confusion as to
any traffic-control sign or device.
c. No sign shall be located or maintained on or over any public street or highway right of way unless specifically
permitted herein.
d. There shall be no use of revolving beacons, zip flashers, flashing signs or similar devices that would distract
automobile traffic so as to constitute a safety hazard.
e. The sign shall be located or maintained so as not to interfere with the ability of drivers or pedestrians to see any
crossroad or crosswalk1. (1988 Code §39.13)
Subd. 3. Garage Sale, Estate Sale and Open House Signs: Garage sale, estate sale and open house signs and similar signs
may be allowed to be located within a public right of way provided:
a. The duration of the display of such sign shall not exceed three days.
b. No part of such sign shall extend within five feet (5’) of a traveled roadway.
c. Such sign shall relate to or direct people to a residential property within the City.
d. Such sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area and shall not obscure pedestrian or vehicle visibility or
any traffic control sign or violate any other provision of this Code, specifically Subd. 2 hereof.
Subd. 4. Area Identification Signs: The City Council at its discretion may allow for the placement of an Area Identification
Sign to define a neighborhood, community, development, subdivision or multi-family complex and may require
that:
a. The applicant is a duly noted representative of the appropriate group or organization.
1 See also Section 60.03 Subd. 3 of this Code regarding public nuisances affecting peace and safety.
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b. The land upon which the sign is located has been dedicated for such a use by easement, plat or other legal and
recordable instrument unless such sign would otherwise be permitted herein.
c. A maintenance agreement be recorded which among other things would provide for the long term
responsibility, care and maintenance of such sign.
Subd. 5. Off-Site Directional Signs: Off-Site Directional signs may be permitted within a public right of way subject to
approval of the City, written approval of the appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction over the
roadway (if not the City) and the written approval of the owner of the property to which the sign may be
adjacent, if applicable.
1008.12: PROHIBITED SIGNS: The following signs and sign types are prohibited in the City of Mounds View:
Subd. 1. Flashing signs, as defined herein.
Subd. 2. Signs, or lights attached to signs, which mimic or have an appearance similar to those on an emergency vehicle or a
traffic control light.
Subd. 3. Roof signs, unless integrally incorporated into the roof design, then such sign shall be considered a wall sign. Roof
signs in existence as of the date of enactment of this Code revision may be allowed to continue and may be repaired
or maintained as needed, but may not be replaced except by variance.
Subd. 4. Temporary or permanent advertising signs posted within public right of ways, excluding directional signs and signs
expressly allowed herein and by other governmental agencies.
Subd. 5. Vehicles used as Signs. Vehicles or trailers that display advertising and are parked in such a way as to attract
public attention shall be prohibited, except for signs on vehicles or trailers which are magnetic, decals or permanently
painted upon the surface of the vehicle without obscuring any vehicle window area. Such sign shall not alter the
profile or silhouette of the vehicle.
Subd. 6. Nuisance Signs. Any sign considered a nuisance as defined herein shall be prohibited. The property owner of the
land upon which the sign is located or the owner of the sign shall act to remove the sign or bring the sign into
compliance upon notification of the City inspector.
1008.13 NONCONFORMING SIGNS: Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this ordinance that does not
conform in use, location, height or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located shall be considered a
legal nonconforming use or structure and may continue in such status until such time as it is either abandoned or removed by
its owner, subject to the following limitations:
Subd. 1. Structural alterations, enlargement or re-erection are permissible only where such
alterations would not increase the degree of the nonconformity of the sign.
Subd. 2. Any legal, nonconforming sign shall be removed or rebuilt without increasing the extent of the sign’s
nonconformity if it is damaged.
Subd. 3. Any legal, nonconforming sign shall be removed if allowed to deteriorate to the extent that the cost of repair or
restoration exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the sign as determined by the City’s Building
Official.
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1008.14 1008.09: ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTION: Where the conditions imposed by any provisions
of this Chapter are either more or less than comparable conditions imposed by any other code, rule or regulation of the City,
the code, rule or regulation which imposes the more restrictive condition, standard or requirement shall prevail. (1988 Code
§39.14)
1008.15 1008.10: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person found violating any of the provisions of this Chapter
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1988 Code §39.15)
1008.16 1008.11: SIGN VARIANCES:
Subd. 1. A variance to the provisions of Section 1008 may be considered by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to
provide relief to the landowner in those cases where the Code imposes undue hardship or practical difficulties to the
property owner. Applications shall be submitted and reviewed in the same manner as indicated in Chapter 1125 of
the Mounds View Zoning Code. (Ord. 644, 12-13-99)
a. Exceptional or extraordinary circumstances apply to the property which do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or
other circumstances over which the owners of the property since the effective date hereof had no
control.
b. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed
by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Title.
c. That the special conditions or circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this
Title to owners of other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
e. That the variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the hardship.
f. The variance would not be materially detrimental to the purpose of this Title or to other property in the same
zone.
g. Circumstances under which the literal interpretation of the provisions of this Title create an undue hardship on
the applicant. Economic hardships may be a circumstance for issuance of a variance. (Ord. 585, 7-15-96)
Subd. 2. Variance Requests; Fees: All requests shall be made in writing on the form provided by the City and the request
shall include the fee specified in the City's Fee Charges. All information required when applying for a sign permit,
as outlined in Section 1008.03, shall be required before the request for a variance is considered. (Ord. 585, 7-15-
96)
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SECTION 2: This Ordinance goes into effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View on this 14th th 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
Motion: _________
Second: _________
Sonterre:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
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Item No: 7B
Meeting Date: May 29, 2001
Type of Business:
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: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 680, an
Ordinance Vacating an Unused Section of Highway
Easement Associated with the Redfield Minor
Subdivision.
Date of Report: May 23, 2001
Background:
The City Council approved a minor subdivision of properties located at 8360 Pleasant View
Drive and 8360 Spring Lake Road for Stephen Redfield. One of the conditions of the
approval was that the excess highway easement be vacated to create a lot consistent with
and similar to the dimensions of the adjoining lots on either side of the new lot fronting
Pleasant View Drive. The Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading and
introduction of Ordinance 680 along with the resolution approving the minor subdivision on
May 14, 2001.
Discussion:
As the Council is aware, Ordinance 680 has been drafted to vacate the unused portion of
Pleasant View Drive which was originally granted to the City via a Highway Easement
dedicated in 1975. Staff is not aware as to the reason for the excessive right of way
granted on this lot when other lots subdivided in this area provide for a more conventional
pattern of right of way dedication. There is no public purpose associated with this area
which would warrant retention of this roadway easement.
Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the second reading and
approval of Ordinance 680, an ordinance which vacates the unused and excess portion
of Pleasant View Drive roadway easement originally granted to the City via Highway
Easement 608071.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 680
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNUSED AND EXCESS PORTION OF PLEASANT VIEW
DRIVE ROADWAY EASEMENT ORIGINALLY GRANTED TO THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
IN 1975 VIA THE DEDICATION OF HIGHWAY EASEMENT DOCUMENT NO. 608071.
WHEREAS, an application has been submitted to the City of Mounds View to vacate a portion of
Pleasant View Drive highway easement, that portion being legally described as follows:
Except the East 215.00 Feet, that Part of the South
Half of Lot 6, Auditor’s Subdivision No. 89, Lying
Easterly of a Line 60 Feet Easterly of and Parallel with
the West Line of Pleasant View Drive, County of
Ramsey, State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, that portion of highway easement was granted to the City of Mounds in 1975 for highway
and utility purposes and recorded as Document No. 608071; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that this above-described excess portion of highway easement
serves no a public purpose and it is in the public interest to vacate such unneeded highway easement.
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended to include reference to
the following Special Ordinance No. 680.
Subd. 1. The City has made a determination that the above-described excess
Pleasant View Drive highway easement portion no longer serves a public purpose, and as
such, it is in the public interest to vacate such portion.
Subd. 2. There are no apparent public utilities, buried or otherwise, within that portion of the herein-
described Pleasant View Drive highway easement to be vacated. The proposed vacation of that portion of
Pleasant View Drive highway easement therefore will not adversely affect the ability of the City or other utility to
maintain, repair, or replace public utilities.
Subd. 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View finds that there is no public interest or purpose
served in retaining the excess and unused portion of Pleasant View Drive highway easement proposed for
vacation.
Subd. 4. That part of the highway easement legally described herein granted to the City in 1975 and
recorded as Document No. 608071, is hereby vacated.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 14th day of May, 2001.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 29th day of May, 2001.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Clerk-Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Approval
Motion: _________
Second: _________
Sonterre:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
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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 time 2. (Ord. 496, 11-12-91; 1993 Code)
1 M.S.A. § 299F.011.
2 M.S.A. § 16B.59 et seq.
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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.
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(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 fire 4." (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.
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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 29th day of May,
2001.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Clerk / Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Scott Riggs, City Attorney
Adoption
Motion: Thomas
Second: Stigney
Sonterre Aye
Stigney: Aye
Quick: Aye
Marty: Aye
Thomas: Aye
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Item No. 7D
Meeting Date: May 29, 2001
Type of Business: CB
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: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 682, an Ordinance Adding
Chapter 204 to the Mounds View Municipal Code, Entitled “Local Lodging
Tax.” .
Date of Report: May 22, 2001
Background:
After discussions with local hotel operators, the Economic Development Commission, and the City
Council, it was determined that it would be beneficial for the city to participate in the Minneapolis
Metro North Convention and Visitors Bureau. To do so, it is necessary for the city to adopt and
ordinance establishing a local lodging tax. This ordinance is attached for your review. The following
are the significant components of the ordinance:
• A tax of 3% of the rent charged by the operator is established. This tax is provided to the city by
the lodging operator.
• Gives the Finance Director the authority to examine records to ensure compliance with the
ordinance.
• Makes provisions for the administration of the local lodging tax.
• Designates the use of proceeds. Ninety-five percent is designated to fund a convention and
visitors bureau, while five percent is undesignated. The Council may designate the remaining
five-percent to a different area. However, I would not recommend doing so in ordinance. This is
something that can be done on an annual basis in conjunction with the budgetary process.
Necessary Actions:
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 682, an Ordinance Adding Chapter 204 to the Mounds
View Municipal Code, Entitled “Local Lodging Tax.”
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Aaron Parrish, Economic Development Coordinator
(763) 717-4029
Attachment #1: Ordinance 682
ORDINANCE NO. 682
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL LODGING TAX AND ADDING
CHAPTER 204 TO THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE.
THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS THAT CHAPTER 204
IS HEREBY ADDED TO THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
CHAPTER 204
204.01 Definitions: As used in this Chapter, the following words and
terms shall have meanings given to them by this section.
A. DIRECTOR. The Finance Director of the City.
B. CITY. The City of Mounds View.
C. LODGING. The furnishing for consideration of lodging by a hotel,
motel, rooming house, tourist court, or resort, except where such
lodging shall be for a continuous period of thirty (30) days or more to
the same lodger.
D. OPERATOR. A person who provides lodging to others, or any
officer, agent of employee of such person.
E. PERSON. Any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
estate, receiver, trustee, executor, administrator, assignee, syndicate
or any other combination of individuals. Whenever the term “person”
is used in any provision of this Chapter prescribing and imposing a
penalty, the term as applied to a corporation, association, or
partnership, shall mean the officers, or partners thereof as the case
may be.
F. RENT. The total consideration valued in money charged for lodging
whether paid in money or otherwise, but shall not include any
charges for services rendered in connection with furnishing lodging
other than the room charge itself.
G. LODGER. The person obtaining lodging from an operator.
204.02 Imposition of Tax. There is hereby imposed a tax of three
percent (3%) on the rent charged by an operator for providing lodging to any
person. The tax shall be stated and charged separately and shall be collected by
the operator from the lodger. The tax collected by the operator shall be a debt
owed by the operator to the City and shall be extinguished only by payment to the
City. In no case shall the tax imposed by this section upon an operator exceed
the amount of tax which the operator authorized and required by this Chapter to
collect from a lodger.
204.03 Collections. Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this
Chapter at the time rent is paid. The tax collections shall be held in trust by the
operator for the City. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the rent
charged for the lodging.
204.04 Exemptions. An exemption shall be granted to any person as to
whom or whose occupancy it is beyond the power of the City to tax. No
exemption shall be granted except upon a claim therefore made at the time the
rent is collected and such a claim shall be made in writing under penalty of
perjury on forms provided by the City. All such claims shall be forwarded to the
City when the returns and collections are submitted as required by this Chapter.
204.05 Advertising No Tax. It shall be unlawful for any operator to
advertise or hold out or state to the public or any customer, directly or indirectly,
that the tax or any party thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator, or
that it will not be added to the rent or that, if added, it or any part thereof will be
refunded. In computing the tax to be collected, amounts of tax less than one cent
shall be considered an additional cent.
204.06 Payments and Returns. The taxes imposed by this Chapter
shall be paid by the operator to the City not later than twenty-five (25) days after
the end of the month in which the taxes were collected. At the time of
payment the operator shall submit a return upon such forms and containing such
information as the City may require. The return shall contain the following
minimum information:
A. The total amount of rent collected for lodging during the period
covered by the return.
B. The amount of tax required to be collected and due for the period.
C. The signature of the person filing the return or that of an agent duly
authorized in writing.
D. The period covered by the return.
E. The amount of uncollectable rental charges subject to the lodging
tax.
F. A copy of the Minnesota State Sales and Use Tax Return submitted
by the operator for the period covered by the return.
The operator may offset against the taxes payable with respect to any
reporting period, the amount of taxes imposed by this Chapter previously
paid as a result of any transaction the consideration for which became
uncollectable during such reporting period, but only in proportion to the
portion of such consideration which became uncollectable.
204.07 Examination of Return, Adjustments, Notices and Demands.
The Director may rely upon the Minnesota State Sales and Use Tax Return filed
by the operator with the State of Minnesota in determining the accuracy of a
return filed under this Chapter. However, the Director shall be authorized to
make any investigation or examination of the records and accounts of the person
making the return, if the Director reasonably determines that such steps are
necessary for determining the correctness of the return. The tax computed on
the basis of such examination shall be the tax to be the tax to be paid. If the tax
due is found to be greater than that paid, such excess shall be paid to the City
within ten (10) days after receipt of a notice thereof, given either personally or
sent by registered mail to the address shown on the return. If the tax paid is
greater than the tax found to be due, the excess shall be refunded to the person
who paid the tax to the City within ten (10) days after determination of such
refund.
204.08 Refunds. Any person may apply to the Director for a refund of
taxes paid for a prescribed period in excess of the amount legally due for that
period, provided that no application for refund shall be considered unless filed
within one year after such tax was paid, or within one year from the filing of the
return, whichever period is the longer. The Director shall examine the claim and
make and file written findings thereon denying or allowing the claim in whole or in
part and shall mail a notice thereof by registered mail to such person at the
address stated upon the return. If such claim is allowed in whole or in part, the
Director shall credit the amount of the allowance against any taxes due under this
Chapter from the claimant and the balance of said allowance, if any, shall be paid
by the Director to the claimant.
204.09 Failure to File a Return.
A. If any operator required by this Chapter to file a return shall fail to do
so within the time prescribed, or shall make, willfully or otherwise, an
incorrect, false, or fraudulent return, the operator shall, upon written
notice and demand, file such return or corrected return within five (5)
days of receipt of such written notice and shall at the same time pay
any tax due on the basis thereof. If such person shall fail to file such
return or corrected return, the Director shall make a return or
corrected return, for such person from such knowledge and
information as the Director can obtain, and assess a tax on the basis
thereof, which tax, less any payments theretofore made on account
of the tax for the taxable period covered by such return shall be paid
within five (5) days of the receipt of written notice and demand for
such payment. Any such return or assessment made by the Director
shall be prima facie correct and valid, and such person shall have
the burden of establishing its incorrectness or invalidity in any action
or proceeding in respect thereto.
B. If any portion of a tax imposed by this Chapter, including penalties
thereon, is not paid within thirty (30) days after it is required to be
paid, the City may institute such legal action as may be necessary to
recover the amount due plus interest, penalties, the costs and
disbursements of any action.
C. Upon a showing of good cause, the Director may grant an operator
one thirty (30) day extension of time within which to file a return and
make payment of taxes as required by this Chapter provided that
interest during such period of extension shall be added to the taxes
due at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.
204.10 Penalties. If any tax imposed by this Chapter is not paid within
the time herein specified for the payment, or an extension thereof, there shall be
added thereto a specific penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount
remaining unpaid. The amount of tax not timely paid, together with any penalty
provided by this section, shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per
annum from the time such tax should have been paid until it is paid. Any interest
and penalty shall be added to the tax and be collected as part thereof.
204.11 Administration of Tax. The Director shall administer and
enforce the assessment and collection of taxes imposed by this Chapter. The
Director shall cause to be prepared blank forms for the returns and other
documents required by this Chapter and shall distribute the same throughout the
City and furnish them on application, but failure to receive or secure them shall
not relieve any person from any obligation required of him or her under this
Chapter.
204.12 Examination of Records. The Director and those persons
acting on behalf of the Director, authorized in writing by the Director, may
examine the books, papers and records of any operator in order to verify the
accuracy of any return made, or if no return was made, to ascertain the tax as
provided in this Chapter. Every such operator is directed and required to give to
the Director, or such other authorized agent or employee, the means, facilities
and opportunity for such examinations and investigations as are hereby
authorized.
204.13 Violations. Any person who shall willfully fail to make a return
required by this Chapter; or who shall fail to pay the tax after written demand for
payment, or who shall fail to remit the taxes collected or any penalty or interest
imposed by this Chapter, after written demand for such payment, or who shall
refuse to permit the City to examine the books, records and papers under his or
her control, or who shall willfully make any incomplete, false or fraudulent return
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
204.14 Use of Proceeds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the proceeds
obtained from the collection of taxes pursuant to this Chapter shall be used in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes §469.190, as the same may be amended
from time to time, to fund a local convention or tourism bureau for the purpose of
marketing and promoting the City as a tourist or convention center.
204.15 Appeals.
A. Any operator aggrieved by any notice, order or determination made
by the Director under this Chapter may file a petition for review of
such notice, order or determination detailing the operator’s reasons
for contesting the notice, order or determination. The petition shall
contain the name of the petitioner, the petitioner’s address and the
location of the lodging subject to the order, notice or determination.
B. The petition for review shall be filed with the City within ten (10) days
after the notice, order or determination for which review is sought
has been mailed or served upon the person requesting review.
C. Upon receipt of the petition, the City Administrator, or the
Administrator’s designee, shall set a date for a hearing and give the
petitioner at least five (5) days prior written notice of the date, time
and place of the hearing.
D. At the hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to show
cause why the notice, order or determination should be modified or
withdrawn. The petitioner may be represented by counsel of
petitioner’s choosing at petitioner’s own expense.
E. The hearing shall be conducted by the City Administrator, or the
Administrator’s designee, provided only that the person conducting
the hearing shall not have participated in the drafting of the order,
notice or determination for which review is sought.
F. The person conducting the hearing shall make written findings of fact
and conclusion based upon the applicable sections of this Chapter
and evidence presented. The person conducting the hearing may
affirm, reverse or modify the notice, order or determination made by
the Director.
G. Any decision rendered by the City Administrator, or the
Administrator’s designee, pursuant to this subdivision may be
appealed to the City Council. A petitioner seeking to appeal the
decision must file a written notice of appeal with the City within ten
(10) days after the decision has been mailed to the petitioner. The
matter will thereupon be placed on the Council agenda as soon as it
is practical. The Council shall then review the findings of fact and
conclusions to determine whether they are correct. Upon a
determination by the Council that the findings and conclusions are
incorrect, the Council may modify, reverse or affirm the decision of
the City Administrator, or the Administrator’s designee, upon the
same standards as set forth in Subparagraph F.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from the __ day of
____, 2001.
Adoption Date. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View the __day of _____, 2001.
______________________________
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Publication Date. Published on the __ day of ___, 2001.
AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY
On the __ day of ___, 2001, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance
No.682; and, by __ affirmative votes, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd. 4,
directed that a summary of the ordinance be published.
Mounds View Ordinance No. 682 is entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
LOCAL LODGING TAX AND ADDING CHAPTER 204 TO THE MOUNDS VIEW
CITY CODE." The Ordinance defines terms, imposes the lodging tax, describes
a process for collecting and accounting for the lodging tax, specifies the
appropriate uses for the lodging tax, and includes an appeal process.
A copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular
business hours at the office of the City Administrator at 2401 Highway 10,
Mounds View, MN 55112.
Dated: __, 2001
_________________________
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
May 14, 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, May 14, 2001 City Council Agenda.
City Attorney Riggs requested that Item 10F, Cost Share Grant for the Expansion of Mounds
View Community Center Pond, be removed from the agenda to allow time for him to meet with
the person who made the application as he has several questions.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve the May 14, 2001, City Council Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
5. REPORTS
Council Member Quick asked that Council schedule quarterly meetings for the remainder of the
year.
It was the consent of Council to schedule a quarterly meeting for June 1, 2001.
Mayor Sonterre asked that Assistant to the City Administrator Reed set up the location for the
meeting.
By consensus Council agreed to hold quarterly meetings on September 17, 2001, and November
19, 2001.
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It was the consent of Council to schedule an Administrators/Council retreat for February 8, 2002
and February 9, 2002.
Council Member Quick reminded Council Members that, in the event of a disaster within the
City, Council Members need to report to City Hall and not the site of the disaster.
Mayor Sonterre asked if Mr. Brick could come to a Council meeting to update Council and
residents on the emergency procedures for the City.
Chief Clark told Council he would ask Mr. Brick to come to a meeting and noted he would
provide a new book on emergency procedures.
Council Member Marty expressed concern that the last four golf course meetings were cancelled.
He then asked that a meeting be scheduled prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
A golf course meeting was scheduled for June 4, 2001 at 5:00 p.m.
Community Development Director Ericson reported that Minnesota Institute of Public Health
would be installing a four (4) foot tall retaining wall along the pond. He explained that Rice
Creek Watershed had determined there was an issue with the easement to cover the pond and
rather than go through the process required Minnesota Institute of Public Health determined it
would be easier to install the retaining wall now. Director Ericson then clarified that this
retaining wall was not the same type of retaining wall that would have been required had the
building been pushed back on the lot. The retaining wall to be installed will be four (4) feet tall
and the retaining wall that would have been required in order to push the building back on the lot
would have needed to be ten (10) feet tall.
Community Development Director Ericson reported that he had received many telephone calls
concerning the removal of trees at the Pinewood Elementary School site. He explained that the
representative from Perkins & Will had indicated that the parking lot had been reconfigured and
suggested that only one tree would be lost. Director Ericson explained that the Planning
Commission had received a removals plan that indicated that nine trees would be removed
because they were either in the way of the building expansion or the parking lot expansion. He
then apologized that Council did not receive a copy of the removals plan for review.
Director Ericson explained that he was not sure why the tree removal was misrepresented to
Council other than it was a mistake. He then indicated that Staff takes some of the blame for not
making sure Council had all the plans. He also noted he had sent a letter to residents explaining
the misunderstanding.
Director Ericson noted there was a safety meeting with residents and it seems the anger
surrounding the tree loss has subsided. He noted that all trees lost would be replaced and said the
City Forester is working with the school district’s landscape architect to make sure the trees
replaced fit City requirements. He then asked for Council concerns and comments.
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Council Member Thomas apologized to Director Ericson if it seemed she was lashing out and
said that concern is not even close to the right word to use for how she feels on this matter. She
noted she was aware of the original plans before the Planning Commission and feels that the
removal of trees was completely misrepresented by Perkins & Will. She noted they have gone
ahead with a plan that was not approved by Council and stated she would like to know what kind
of recourse the City has. She noted the tape of the meeting could be viewed but it is her
recollection that when she asked the question of how many trees would be removed that the
Perkins & Will representative indicated the plan had been changed and only one tree would be
lost. She then stated she would like Council to consider requiring that mature trees be used to
replace those lost and would like to review the report of the City Forester.
Council Member Marty indicated his agreement with Council Member Thomas and stated he
would like to review the report from the City Forester. He then indicated he feels the City needs
to address the situation as Council did not agree to what occurred at the site.
Council Member Thomas indicated she may want to consider having a representative from
Perkins & Will come to a Council meeting to attempt to explain what happened.
Mayor Sonterre reiterated that Council as a whole would like to see a representative from Perkins
& Will explain the situation.
Council Member Quick asked if Director Ericson had spoken to Perkins & Will concerning the
issue.
Director Ericson indicated he had spoken to Sandi Gay who had informed him that she misspoke.
Council Member Quick stated he would like large trees used to replace those lost and would like
to require the school district to provide double the number of trees removed.
Director Ericson asked if Council would like to approve the landscaping plan.
It was the consent of Council to require the recommendation of the forester to come before
Council for approval of the landscape plan and to request that a representative of Perkins & Will
come to a Council meeting to explain the situation.
Council Member Stigney asked for clarification of the error.
Director Ericson explained that there was a removals plan for the trees to be removed and said he
is not sure why Ms. Gay told Council that only one tree would be removed.
Council Member Stigney asked if there is a place to put trees on the site.
Director Ericson explained there is not space in the location where the trees were removed but
there is space in other locations on the school site.
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Council Member Marty noted he had asked at that meeting if the traffic enforcement issues could
be addressed and then asked Chief Clark about the issues raised such as u-turns, speeding, and
parking violations.
Chief Clark indicated officers were asked to concentrate on the area of the school during school
start and release times and randomly the rest of the day. He noted residents had called him to
thank him for the enforcement as it was very noticeable. He then explained that the area was hit
heavy for four days and will continue to be randomly patrolled. He further explained that very
few citations for violations were issued as the extra patrol in the area was a deterrent.
Council Member Marty asked Chief Clark to report back in two weeks to see if the extra patrol is
still making a difference in the area.
Council Member Quick noted that at the last meeting Council had asked for an environmental
impact study for the Greenfield pond. He then noted, for Council information, the study will cost
taxpayers between $5,000 and $10,000.
Council Member Marty asked if Assistant to the City Administrator Reed was aware of any
discussions concerning the ponding issue with Rice Creek Watershed District.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed indicated she was not aware of any discussions
concerning the ponding issue.
Council Member Stigney stated it was his understanding that Rice Creek Watershed District
would pay to conduct the study.
Council Member Quick acknowledged that Rice Creek Watershed District would pay for the
study but clarified taxpayers would still be funding the study.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Monday, April 23, 2001 City Council Minutes.
Council Member Thomas requested the following change: On Page 3, Paragraph 5 insert the
following phrase after the word “feel”: “this was a Council business issue. It is a staff supply
item under the administrator’s control. Delete the rest of the paragraph.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomas. To Approve the Monday, April 23, 2001, City Council
Minutes with the Requested Change.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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7. PUBLIC INPUT
Jennifer Dunnell of 5279 Sunnyside Road expressed concern with the Highway H2
reconstruction plan. She indicated the road is a busy road used by commercial vehicles, buses
and many people and stated she did not feel it was fair to assess the residents along H2 for the
majority of the cost of the reconstruction.
Ms. Dunnell stated she felt the residents at the apartment complex should have to pay the same
rate as the homeowners. She also stated she felt that the owners of the movie complex should
have to pay more than the home owners as the movie complex brings in hundreds of vehicles that
use the road and homeowners usually have only two cars.
Ms. Dunnell expressed concern for increased truck traffic while the road is being widened.
Ms. Dunnell indicated she did not feel the survey concerning the reconstruction was accurate
because the City only has results from half of the residents the assessment will affect.
Ms. Dunnell asked if there was something more the City could have done to inform residents of
the proposed reconstruction as notices were sent out to the name of the person the City thought
was living there not to the address so any homes that had new owners were not notified.
Mayor Sonterre indicated he would ask Public Works Director Ulrich to contact Ms. Dunnell
concerning the survey results. He then explained that there were public meetings held before and
after the survey was mailed for resident input.
Ms. Dunnell asked if she would be assessed for the reconstruction of H2 and Sunnyside Road as
she has a corner lot.
Mayor Sonterre indicated she would be assessed for the road on which she has frontage.
Mayor Sonterre asked Ms. Dunnell to write her name and telephone number in the book so that
he could have Mr. Ulrich contact her to discuss the matter.
Council Member Thomas stated she felt Council should look into the matter as she thought there
was a question as to the funding mechanism for the reconstruction.
Council Member Marty suggested looking into the matter to bring facts and figures back up to
Council for discussion as he does not recall that Council came to a final conclusion.
Council Member Stigney suggested, if there is still an opportunity, surveying the residents that
did not return a survey.
Council Member Quick noted that everything Council is discussing on this matter is speculative
and suggested getting the details for further discussion.
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David Jahnke of 8428 Eastwood Road expressed concern that the City is attempting to sell a
piece of property for $50,000 when he feels it should be valued closer to $100,000.
Mr. Parrish explained that the property was purchased for $125,000 with the existing structure
and the assessed value of the unimproved lot is $33,000. He then noted that after considering the
options the City determined it would be better to sell the lot for $50,000 rather than holding onto
the property for possible future development.
Mayor Sonterre indicated the City tried to market the property for some time but based on the
size and condition of the property the City has chosen to sell at a lower price.
Mr. Jahnke expressed concern that the City would buy something for $125,000 anticipating a
recovery and then sell it for a lesser price. He then asked what criteria the City uses for
determining what properties to purchase.
Council Member Quick noted that the property in question was a blight property in the City and
there were numerous problems at the property involving the police. He then indicated he felt it
was in the City’s best interest to purchase the property in order to eliminate the eyesore and
problems for the City.
Mr. Jahnke asked if the plans to buy various properties were part of a program or what criterion
is used.
Mr. Parrish clarified that the house behind Simon’s Sport Shop was purchased six (6) months
ago for $125,000 on the basis that is in an area that the City has identified as a redevelopment
area.
Mayor Sonterre stated the City can take a pro-active approach to redevelopment issues which
will benefit the City with future development.
Mr. Jahnke expressed concern for the article in the St. Paul paper on long term plans for the golf
course.
Mayor Sonterre indicated that at the last Council meeting Council gave direction to the City
Administrator and the City Attorney to investigate how the pay was distributed without Council
approval. He then noted he preferred not to comment on the matter any further until receiving
comments back from Staff.
Mr. Jahnke voiced his disappointment over the TV/VCR scenario.
Council Member Marty clarified that the blue house property can be used for a business that will
fit into the neighborhood as the last two proposed projects for that property created a lot of
neighborhood unrest and ill will.
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Mr. Jahnke stated he had no problem with the comments of Council Member Marty but stated
that tax increment goes into pool and the City gets nothing for a long time.
Council Member Quick explained the City gets twenty-two percent (22%) of the taxes and the
remainder goes into a pool that is used for many different things within the City. He also noted
that TIF districts do have a life span and expire at some point.
Mr. Jahnke warned Council to be careful when dealing with the contractor who wants to sell the
land behind Super America.
Council Member Thomas told Mr. Jahnke that the City is looking at future use each time a
property is offered for sale. She then noted the City has turned down properties to purchase as
they do not fit City purposes.
Council Member Quick stated it is much cheaper to buy piece of property from a willing seller
than one who is not willing.
Council Member Stigney noted that when the City looked at selling the corner property in the
past the City has not been able to market it but that was when there was a state trunk highway.
He then stated he feels now that it is a county highway access is different and the property should
be sold as a market value property not on a wholesale basis. He also noted he has a concern with
leaving the property in a TIF district.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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 p.m., June 11, 2001 to Consider Intoxicating Liquor
License for Topa Corporation
F. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., 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 the Police Civil Service
Commission
I. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., June 26, 2001 to Establish Sunday Sales Fee
Council Member Stigney requested that Items G and H be removed for discussion.
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Council Member Quick requested that Item D be removed for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, E, F, and I as
Presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Quick asked Police Chief Clark for the dollar amount required to purchase the
firearms.
Chief Clark indicated he did not have the information with him but stated he would obtain the
information before the end of the meeting.
Council Member Stigney asked if grant money would be used in the purchase of the firearms.
Chief Clark indicated that part of the purchase price comes from the City and the other part of the
purchase price comes from sales of unclaimed property from the property room.
Council Member Stigney stated he was under the impression Mr. Pinkerton was going to build a
facility for housing Alzheimer’s disease.
Mr. Parrish indicated he was not sure of Mr. Pinkerton’s intentions other than to say he was
aware that Mr. Pinkerton has make the property available for purchase by the National Handicap
Housing Institute. He then noted Council had previously approved a 40-unit assisted living and
Alzheimer’s facility. He further noted that the National Handicap Housing Institute had
contacted him and asked if there were any sites available for assisted living/affordable living
housing and was given information on the Pinkerton property.
Council Member Stigney asked if the assisted living project was going to proceed or what the
status of the project was.
Council Member Marty noted the project was approved two years ago and last year Mr.
Pinkerton was given a one-year extension.
Mr. Parrish noted he has not spoken to Mr. Pinkerton and said he can only assume that the
project is dead.
Council Member Stigney stated he would like to know when the one-year extension expires and
what Mr. Pinkerton plans to do with the property.
Community Development Director Ericson indicated that he is not sure what Mr. Pinkerton’s
plans are. He noted the City has a check that was written out to the City when the City approved
the extension contingent on the review of plans. He further noted Staff is still waiting for plans
and has no idea if Mr. Pinkerton intends to pursue the project.
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Council Member Thomas stated that if the extension was granted on the basis of receiving plans
for approval, and those plans have not been received, then no extension was granted.
Council Member Marty noted the Planning Commission had asked for the plans to come back
before it because commissioners had new concerns about those plans. He then noted the one-
year extension was granted and may be about to expire.
Director Ericson stated he thought the extension would expire in August or September and noted
the Resolution granted a one-year extension subject to providing the plans which means the
extension was granted but if Mr. Pinkerton wished to build the project he needed to come in with
plans.
Council Member Stigney asked whether the facility that the National Handicap Housing Institute
intended to build would be a rental facility.
Mr. Parrish indicated it was his understanding that it would be rental property but deferred to Mr.
Bjerkstadt, the President of the National Handicap Housing Institute who indicated it would be
rental property.
Council Member Stigney stated that when the City dealt with Mr. Pinkerton previously there was
contention from residents to adding more rental housing in Mounds View. He noted Mounds
View is not short on any quota for rental housing. He noted the letter, as he reads it, is asking
that Council write a letter of support for the rental housing. He then noted he sympathizes with
disabled and needy people but does not feel Mounds View needs any more rental housing.
Mr. Bjerkstadt stated the reason he was at the meeting with this request is they are proposing to
build a 20-unit building in Mounds View that would be similar to buildings in Champlin,
Brooklyn Park, and New Brighton. He noted there is a waiting list of over 200 people who are
looking for housing. He then explained they are always looking for federal funds because of the
severe demand for housing. He further explained that they review the waiting list and determine
where the demand is coming from and, in this case, the demand is coming from Mounds View.
Council Member Quick asked if the building would be designed specifically for certain types of
handicaps.
Mr. Bjerkstadt explained the building would be designed for people who are physically disabled
and able to live alone.
Council Member Quick clarified that the building will be designed for a specific niche group
with handicapped accessible features and not just a regular rental building.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve Consent Agenda Item G as Presented.
Council Member Marty stated he felt the location of the property is one of the most ideal
properties in the City for handicapped housing as there are sidewalks, a Super America, and a
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trail around Silverview Pond making the area very accessible for residents with handicaps to get
around safely.
Council Member Stigney asked how the building would affect the tax base.
Mr. Parrish noted this project would not be in a TIF district and stated he assumed the property
tax structure would be similar to that of multiple housing. He then noted the plan is very
conceptual at this point and noted the National Handicap Housing Institute is looking for a letter
of support at this time.
Council Member Stigney stated he felt the City should concentrate on making some other use of
the property.
Council Member Thomas noted that most of the time she would agree with Council Member
Stigney but stated she believes this property location is a particularly useful place for this type of
housing. She then noted that the taxing should be similar to other facilities in that area.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney). Motion carried.
Council Member Stigney asked why Council did not receive all the applications submitted for
the position on the Police Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Sonterre stated he had received a total of three applications and submitted Ms. Milewski
Shay as his recommendation.
Council Member Marty indicated that, in the past, Council has seen all the applications.
Mayor Sonterre noted he had submitted the recommendation as per his interpretation of the
Code.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Require that the Mayor Provide Copies of all of the
Applications he Received with his Recommendation for Police Civil Service Commission before
Accepting that Recommendation.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that filling the position on the Police Civil Service Commission is
based on the recommendation of the Mayor. He indicated there isn’t much guidance as to what is
required to be supplied with the Mayor’s recommendation. He indicated that, if Council wishes
to change the procedure, Council would need to amend the ordinance. He further indicated that
the Mayor’s recommendation, as submitted, was appropriate.
Council Member Thomas stated she would like to compare applications in order to see why the
Mayor made this particular recommendation.
Council Member Stigney asked if Council’s request to see the other applications was
inappropriate.
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City Attorney Riggs indicated it was not inappropriate for Council to request to see the other
applications.
Council Member Marty stated he would like to see the other applications.
Council Member Thomas asked if it would be possible to get copies made during the evening
and vote on the matter later in the meeting.
Council Member Stigney stated he would like to see the same procedure going forward.
City Attorney Riggs indicated the City would need to amend the ordinance.
Council Member Marty asked that the change to the ordinance be brought to a work session for
discussion.
Council Member Thomas stated she did not see the need to amend the ordinance.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that the Code would supersede any motion made by Council.
Council Member Quick asked if Council would deal with this individual tonight without seeing
the other applications and direct staff to deal with the ordinance amendment.
It was the consent of Council to require the Mayor to provide copies of the other applications
before voting on the recommendation.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Sonterre) Motion carried.
Mayor Sonterre asked Assistant to the City Administrator Reed to obtain copies of the other
applications before the end of the meeting noting the matter would be heard as Council Business
Item 10F.
Chief Clark indicated that the dollar amount needed for the purchase of the firearms was
$9,480.00.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5564, a
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Firearms.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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”.
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Community Development Director Ericson explained that Ordinance 679 is an Ordinance
amending Chapter 1008 of the Code for signs. He explained the Planning Commission had put a
lot of time and energy into the proposed changes.
Director Ericson noted that the new Code is not a large departure from what is currently on the
books but noted there were significant changes to the structure of the Code as it was not readable,
was confusing, hard to enforce, and hard to interpret
Director Ericson noted that Council had discussed the proposed changes at the work session and
noted his report included a copy of the current sign Code and the proposed sign Code.
Director Ericson proposed one change to the sign code to allow that rather than requiring Council
approval of more than one temporary sign per year staff be allowed to issue a permit for the
temporary sign.
Council Member Thomas commended the Planning Commission for its efforts on the sign Code.
She then questioned if the temporary sign change takes a temporary sign out of the variance
section and puts it into Code or if the matter is not addressed at all.
Director Ericson noted that instead of the current language in the Code requiring Council
approval the language would require that a permit be obtained from Staff.
Council Member Thomas asked why more than one temporary permit per year would not be
handled as a variance.
Director Ericson explained that a variance would require establishing a hardship and wanting two
temporary signs rather than one would not be considered a hardship.
Council Member Marty left the room at 8:33 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:36 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Ordinance 679, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled “Signs and
Billboards”.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty was not present for the vote.
B. Public Hearing for the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 680, an
Ordinance Vacating an Unused Section of Public Right of Way Associated
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with the Minor Subdivision of 8360 Pleasant View Drive and 8360 Spring
Lake Road.
Council Member Marty returned at 8:38 p.m.
Community Development Director Ericson noted he would explain Council Business Items 10B
and 10C together but noted they needed to be voted on separately.
Community Development Director Ericson explained that this is a request by Steve Redfield to
split off a small portion of land on Spring Lake Road and combine it with a vacated part of
Pleasant View Drive to create an 18,236 square-foot buildable lot. He noted that when Pleasant
View Drive went in there was an extra highway easement dedicated which is not needed and
does not match up with properties to the north or south.
Director Ericson explained that Mr. Redfield has worked out an arrangement to purchase the area
under the easement that is requested for vacation.
Director Ericson noted that both remaining lots would satisfy the minimum lot size requirements.
He noted there is a park dedication fee of $794.00 required which is based on five percent (5%)
of the land value of the area being created for the lot.
Director Ericson indicated that Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval and
noted that the City Attorney needed to verify the data in the Registered Land Survey.
Mayor Sonterre opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:44 p.m.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve 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.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 5561, a Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of Properties
Located at 8360 Pleasant View Drive and 8360 Spring Lake Road.
Community Development Director Ericson read and reviewed with Council the stipulations
required by Resolution 5561.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5561, a
Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of Properties Located at 8360 Pleasant View Drive
and 8360 Spring Lake Road.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
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D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 681, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, Entitled “Fire Code”.
Community Development Director Ericson noted Council had discussed this Ordinance at the
work session and noted the Fire Marshall had presented the ordinance that cleans up the fire
Code to take out language that is out of date and bring it into compliance with local regulations.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Ordinance 681, an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 1002 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, Entitled “Fire Code”.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
E. Resolution 5565, a Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for
Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDN) with the Department of Public
Safety.
Chief Clark explained this matter was put on Council’s agenda because all the initials make it too
confusing for the Consent Agenda. He then noted the State is currently updating all computer
systems at all police departments and said that the old system goes off line on June 30, 2001 and
the new system will be used exclusively from that point on.
Council Member Marty asked whether the date should be changed on Page 2 of the agreement to
reflect the date it was approved by Council.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that the agreement would not become effective until the State
signs it and so the date of Council approval is not an issue.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5565, a
Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Criminal Justice Data Network (CJDN)
with the Department of Public Safety.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Quick asked for a five minute recess.
Council recessed at 8:52 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m.
F. Resolution 5566, a Resolution Appointing Mari Milewski Shay to the Police
Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Sonterre noted Council had been supplied with the requested applications and stated that
he stood behind his initial recommendation.
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Council Member Thomas thanked the Mayor for his consideration.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5566, a
Resolution Appointing Mari Milewski Shay to the Police Civil Service Commission.
Council Member Marty noted he would nominate Mary Heggerich.
Council Member Stigney indicated that from his review of the applications he feels there are
other applicants highly qualified for the position.
Mayor Sonterre stated he appreciated the qualities of each of the individuals that applied and
stated he does not disparage any individual but stands behind his recommendation to Council that
Mari Milewski Shay be appointed to the Police Civil Service Commission.
Council Member Stigney asked whether there had been any further discussions concerning
expanding the Police Civil Service Commission from three members to five members.
Mayor Sonterre explained that state statutes only allow three members.
City Attorney Riggs confirmed Mayor Sonterre’s statement concerning state statutes.
Ayes – 3 Nays (Stigney/Marty) Motion carried.
Council recessed to the EDA meeting and then to the closed session discussion.
Council agreed by consensus to adjourn after the closed session without coming back into
Council Chambers.
11. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION
12. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 4, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 29, 2001
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at ______ p.m.
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Joan Lenzmeier
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
From: Timesaver02@aol.com
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To: joanb@rcmnet.org
Subject: April 16 Special minutes
Here's your minutes, and some questions from Joan L. since the minutes were
transcribed from a video:
Because it was on tape some things were difficult to determine. The
following things need to be inserted into the document by staff:
1. Council Member Thomas arrived after the meeting called to order (she
must have come during the closed session but I have no way of knowing the
time). Please ask staff to indicate the time where the blank is in the
minutes.
2. Please ask staff to indicate what time council recessed to the closed
session.
3. Please ask staff to indicate what time council reconvened.
4. Please ask staff to indicate what time the meeting was adjourned.
Thanks!
Carla
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
April 16, 2001
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Thomas (arrived at ___).
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, April 16, 2001 City Council Agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Remove Item 5A from the Agenda.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Thomas was not present for the vote.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve the April 16, 2001, City Council Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Thomas was not present for the vote.
4. CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a closed session at ________
Council reconvened at _______
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. TourFit Management Group’s Proposal for Golf Course Services.
This item was removed from the agenda.
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B. Consideration of Golf Course Manager’s Request for Approval to Hire
Seasonal Temporary Workers.
City Administrator Miller noted the Golf Course Manager had requested approval to hire
additional temporary seasonal personnel for the 2001 season as some of the seasonal employees
hired are not available to start immediately.
Council Member Thomas inquired as to what the Golf Course Manager meant by temporary.
City Administrator Miller indicated the positions would be filled only until such time as the
seasonal employee is available.
Mayor Sonterre asked if the individuals to be hired would be informed that they are temporary,
short-term employees and may only work one to three weeks. He then asked the City Attorney if
the City would be responsible for unemployment when the employees are laid off shortly after
being hired.
City Attorney Riggs explained that all the golf course employees are hired for a defined period
and, therefore, the City would not be obligated for unemployment for those employees.
Mayor Sonterre suggested using a temporary agency to provide workers due to the short time
frame these workers are needed and the time involved to hire someone for such a short amount of
time.
City Administrator Miller explained that hiring the workers would cost the City between $6.50
and $7.00 per hour and if the City used a temporary agency the hourly fee would be much higher.
Council Member Stigney suggested leaving the actual hiring up to the discretion of the Golf
Course Manager.
City Administrator Miller indicated she recommended the first of the two options listed in the
staff report.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve the Options in the Staff Report.
Council Member Stigney asked City Administrator Miller to clarify why she recommended the
first option in the staff report.
City Administrator Miller indicated option one would give the Golf Course Manager the
flexibility to hire temporary help as needed.
Council Member Quick withdrew his motion and Council Member Marty withdrew his second.
Council Member Stigney indicated that option two seemed to be the option that would give the
Golf Course Manager the flexibility to hire temporary staff on an as needed basis.
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City Administrator Miller clarified that option two is the option she would recommend.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Thomas. To Approve Option Two as Recommended in the Staff
Report.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Reschedule the Quarterly Meeting to a Date to be
Determined.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
6. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 7, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Monday, April 23, 2001
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at ______ p.m.
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Joan Lenzmeier
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.