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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
7 p.m.
Revised
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
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Resolution 5603, Authorizing the Implementation of a Fee for Processing
Permit to Carry Firearm Applications
D. Resolution 5613, Approving a Step Adjustment for Givonna Reed
E. Resolution 5614, Approving a Step Adjustment for Tim Brennan
F. Resolution 5615, Approving a Step Adjustment for Jim Ericson
G. Resolution 5616 Approving Severance for Aaron Parrish
H. Resolution 5606 Approving Severance for Bill Clark
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7:05PM A. Public Hearing to Discuss County Road H2 Construction Project
B. Discussion of School District’s Use of the Banquet Center for the 2001
School Board Election
C. Consider Resolution 5619 Certifying Proposed General Fund Budget and
Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2002
D. Resolution 5620 Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed
General Fund Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2002
E. Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation ---- Attorney/Client Privilege
8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Proclamation declaring September 13, 2001, as PJW Automotive Day in
Recognition of Being Selected “Business of the Year” by the New
Brighton/Mounds View Chamber of Commerce.
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City Council Meeting
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9. REPORTS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 27, 2001
B. June 4-6, 2001
11. Next Council Work Session: October 1, 2001
Next Council Meeting: September 24, 2001
12. ADJOURNMENT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
June 4, 2001
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
5:03 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Thomas.
Mayor Sonterre noted that based upon the opinion of the legal staff, he would ask that the agenda
not be approved. Administrator Miller and Assistant to the City Administrator Reed continue to
compile supporting documentation to the charges.
Since the information is continuing to come in, the City's legal department suggested the meeting
be continued to Wednesday evening, and that will give the administrative staff and legal staff a
chance to further compile the information.
City Attorney Riggs stated that based on the state statute, the Council has the ability to open a
meeting, as it has done today, and then continue it to a date and time in the future.
MOTION/SECOND: Mayor Sonterre/Quick. To Recess the Meeting Based on the Attorney’s
Recommendation and Continue it Until Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Marty stated he will be unavailable on Wednesday. A discussion ensued
around who would be available what dates. Mayor Sonterre said they are at an impasse with
Council Members Thomas and Marty.
Council Member Quick called the question.
The vote to continue the meeting was then taken.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Marty) Motion carried
The City Council recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. The Special Meeting of the City Council
will reconvene on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
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Special Meeting, June 4, 2001
Reconvened June 6, 2001
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
1. MEETING IS RECONVENED AT 7:10 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: Sonterre, Quick, Marty, Stigney, and Thomas.
Mayor Sonterre noted that this meeting was continued from Monday night.
Council Member Marty inquired as to whether this was an official meeting of the Mounds View
City Council continued from Monday, June 4, 2001.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Council Member Marty was correct.
Council Member Marty inquired as to why there was no recording secretary, court reporter,
stenographer or video recording of the meeting on June 4, 2001, by which to produce minutes as
required by City Code.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that the only information legally required for the minutes is the
information indicating that Council recessed until today’s meeting. He then noted that the City
Administrator will produce minutes from the meeting held on June 4, 2001 for approval at the
next Council Meeting.
Council Member Marty noted that he feels the City is in violation of its own code Section 105.4,
Subd. 7(b) governing the information to be contained in the minutes of Council Meetings. He
then asked for a full explanation as to why the meeting was not properly recorded.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty. To Turn all of the Information Concerning the Issues That Are
Facing Council At This Meeting Over to an Independent Third Party For a Full and Complete
Investigation.
The Motion died for lack of a second.
City Attorney Riggs reiterated that the City is not required to record meetings and noted that the
City Clerk Administrator would provide minutes for approval at the next Council Meeting.
Council Member Marty noted that, by making wrong judgments or premature decisions, the City
may, in fact, cost the taxpayers tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. He then noted, as
presented in the media, that the defendants have asked for an independent investigation rather
than resorting to handling the matter in the court system.
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 City Council Agenda.
City Attorney Riggs requested that Council Business Item 6C be moved to Item 6A and that
Items 6A and B be renumbered to 6B and 6C.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Move Council Business Item 6C to Item 6A and
Renumber the other Items to 6B and 6C.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Approve the June 6, 2001, City Council Agenda as
amended.
Ayes - 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Closed Session to discuss pending litigation.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that the closed session would be to discuss information received
from legal counsel for the two individuals involved in the matters before Council this evening.
The City Council recessed to the closed session at 7:16 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre indicated a request had been received for a recess to review protected personnel
information of a non-public nature and noted that Council would declare a recess not to exceed
the time of 8:15 p.m.
City Attorney Riggs indicated there had been a request from a couple of the Council Members to
be allowed to review documentation that is non-public personnel data.
The City Council recessed at 7:58 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
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B. Personnel Issues. Preliminary Consideration of Allegations or Charges
against an Individual Subject to City Authority.
City Attorney Riggs noted that per Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) Council was
required to close the session to evaluate and impose discipline. He noted he had received a
request from legal counsel for the individual against whom the charges are alleged that requested
the issue be handled in an open session rather than a closed session. He then asked Bruce Kessel
if he still wished the matter to be handled in an open session.
Mr. Kessel indicated that he did wish the matter to be heard in an open session.
City Attorney Riggs reviewed the procedure that would be followed indicating that the
allegations were distributed to Mr. Kessel on May 31, 2001 in a letter dated May 30, 2001. He
then indicated that the City Administrator would provide a summary recommendation to Council
based on the allegations.
City Attorney Riggs noted that Mr. Kessel would be given an opportunity to respond to the
allegations contained in the May 30, 2001 letter and the summary recommendation of the City
Administrator. City Attorney Riggs indicated that the due process right of Mr. Kessel was to
respond to the allegations contained in the May 30, 2001 letter and the summary
recommendation of the City Administrator and explained that anything else should not be
discussed.
City Attorney Riggs indicated he had received notice from legal counsel for Mr. Kessel
indicating Mr. Kessel would not be responding but noted that Council needed to offer the right to
respond to Mr. Kessel.
City Administrator Miller read a summary recommendation that recommended termination of the
employment of Bruce Kessel effective June 7, 2001.
City Attorney Riggs asked whether Mr. Kessel wished to respond to the allegations contained in
the May 30, 2001 letter or the summary recommendation of City Administrator Miller.
Mr. Kessel indicated that he did wish to respond and then began to read a letter from his legal
counsel that had been previously sent to City Attorney Riggs.
City Attorney Riggs interrupted Mr. Kessel and indicated he would not recommend reading the
letter as there were items contained in the letter that could be considered privileged and subject to
litigation. He then asked Council if they wished to accept the letter into evidence and advised
Council that the letter has threatened litigation against the City and advised Council not to make
any comments concerning the letter.
City Attorney Riggs noted that Mr. Kessel could read the letter if he wished but noted the second
to the last paragraph of the letter was inflammatory and asked that it not be read. He then noted
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that he had sent a letter to Mr. Kessel’s legal counsel to refute the information contained in the
letter and had not received a response back from her.
Mr. Kessel finished reading the letter. Mr. Kessel then noted that the letter had stated that the
meeting should be open, taped and televised and asked whether the investigation conducted by
the City was completed.
City Administrator Miller indicated there was a review of Mr. Kessel’s performance and that was
completed.
Mr. Kessel asked when the review was conducted.
City Administrator Miller indicated that a review is an ongoing process and noted that she and
Mr. Kessel had discussed his performance numerous times. She then noted that the supporting
documentation had been put together after the review.
Mr. Kessel asked for a copy of his review.
City Administrator Miller explained that the review was his letter of suspension.
Mr. Kessel asked who the witnesses to the investigation were.
City Administrator Miller indicated there was no investigation or witnesses as it was a personnel
review.
Mr. Kessel asked if City Administrator Miller had questioned him, the auditor or his Staff
concerning the matter.
City Administrator Miller indicated she had discussed the matter with the auditor.
Mr. Kessel asked when the discussion with the auditor took place.
City Attorney Riggs indicated the official record remains with the City Clerk Administrator and
noted Council had a summary of the charges. He then noted that he had not received a response
from Mr. Kessel’s legal counsel to his letter sent in response to the letter Mr. Kessel read a loud
to Council.
Mr. Kessel asked when the response was sent to his legal counsel.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Mr. Kessel had been notified of the allegations with a letter
dated May 30, 2001 received on May 31, 2001 and noted that there had been no change at all in
those allegations. He then noted that the only information that had been obtained is supporting
documentation for those allegations.
Mr. Kessel asked for a copy of the summary recommendation.
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City Attorney Riggs indicated Mr. Kessel was entitled to a copy but noted that he could not give
him a copy as Mr. Kessel is represented by legal counsel. He then noted that City Administrator
Miller could provide a copy to him. He further noted that in his correspondence to Mr. Kessel’s
legal counsel he had offered to provide a copy of the summary recommendation.
Mr. Kessel asked if there were supporting documents.
City Attorney Riggs indicated there were supporting documents.
Mr. Kessel asked when those documents were provided to Council.
City Attorney Riggs indicated the documents were available to Council just before the meeting
started, approximately between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Kessel stated he would support and cooperate with a third-party investigation and then said
he feels he would be exonerated by the investigation.
City Attorney Riggs noted that he had responded to counsel for the defendants and noted that his
response was sent between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. He noted his response does contradict the
positions raised by Mr. Kessel’s legal counsel in the letter and does directly site language from
the May 30, 2001 letter which is in error in the letter from Mr. Kessel’s counsel but correct in his
letter to her.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 2001-
5700, a Resolution Terminating the Employment of Bruce Kessel as Finance Director for the
City of Mounds View Effective June 7, 2001.
City Attorney Riggs noted the Resolution would require a revision as the Resolution was drafted
based on the statement from Mr. Kessel’s legal counsel that he would not be responding to the
allegations or the summary recommendation.
Mr. Kessel asked if he could make a comment.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Mr. Kessel’s due process right was closed but allowed him to
make his comment.
Mr. Kessel stated that, if his attorney were present at the meeting, there would be a more
complete response and then stated that he was advised by City Attorney Riggs that no action
would be taken at this meeting.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that he had never indicated to Mr. Kessel that no action would be
taken at this meeting as that is not something he could advise.
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Mr. Kessel indicated he was not sure if his legal counsel responded or would have had time to
respond to the letter sent by City Attorney Riggs between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and indicated
that it would be nice to keep the matter out of the court system.
Council Member Thomas suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to omit the word “not”
on Page 2, Line 1
Council Member Quick accepted the friendly amendment and Council Member Thomas
seconded the motion.
City Attorney Riggs indicated there must be unanimous consent of Council to waive the reading
or it must be read.
Mayor Sonterre asked if there was consent to waive the reading.
Council Member Marty stated he would like the Resolution read.
Council asked that City Administrator Miller read Resolution 2001-5700.
City Administrator Miller read Resolution 2001-5700 for the record.
Council Member Marty stated that he felt there should be an independent investigation into the
matter.
The vote was then taken regarding 2001-5700.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Marty). Motion carried.
Mayor Sonterre noted there had been a request for a recess by two City Council members to
discuss Item 6C and noted the recess would be limited to 9:05 p.m.
The City Council recessed at 8:45 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:13 p.m.
C. Personnel Issues. Preliminary Consideration of Allegations or Charges
against an Individual Subject to City Authority.
City Attorney Riggs noted that per Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) Council was
required to close the session to evaluate and impose discipline. He noted he had received a
request from legal counsel for the individual against whom the charges are alleged that requested
the issue be handled in an open session rather than a closed session. He then asked Mr.
Hammerschmidt if he still wished the matter to be handled in an open session.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated he wished the matter to be handled in an open session.
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City Attorney Riggs indicated that the process would be the same for Mr. Hammerschmidt and
indicated that he had received a letter from Mr. Hammerschmidt’s legal counsel indicating that
Mr. Hammerschmidt would not be responding to the allegations against him.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Mr. Hammerschmidt would be provided with an opportunity
to respond to the allegations contained in the May 30, 2001 letter received by Mr.
Hammerschmidt on May 31, 2001 and to the summary recommendation of the City
Administrator.
City Administrator Miller read a summary recommendation that recommended termination of the
employment agreement and termination of Mr. Hammerschmidt’s employment with the City
effective thirty (30) days after notice is provided to Mr. Hammerschmidt.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Council needed to offer Mr. Hammerschmidt his due process
right to a direct response to the allegations contained in the May 30, 2001 letter and the summary
recommendation of City Administrator Miller.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated he would not read the letter from his legal counsel as Mr. Kessel
had previously done so.
City Attorney Riggs asked if Mr. Hammerschmidt would like the letter entered into record by
Council.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated that he would like the letter entered into record.
Mr. Hammerschmidt then noted he would read the paragraph not read by Mr. Kessel.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that, if Mr. Hammerschmidt read the paragraph of the letter, his
due process would end and he would not be allowed further comment.
Mr. Hammerschmidt then asked for a copy of the charges.
City Attorney Riggs noted that Mr. Hammerschmidt had received a copy of the charges and
noted, if Mr. Hammerschmidt wished to have a copy of the charges, a copy could be provided to
him but stated that Council would need to recess to make a copy for him.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated he had a copy but did not bring it with him and then withdrew his
request for a copy. He then asked City Administrator Miller to read the allegation in the
summary recommendation that indicated he had not taken care of the golf course.
City Administrator Miller re-read the allegation Mr. Hammerschmidt had requested.
Mr. Hammerschmidt asked if there would be any facts presented with the charges.
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City Attorney Riggs noted that Mr. Hammerschmidt had the right to respond to the allegations
only.
Mr. Hammerschmidt inquired as to whether an investigation was conducted.
City Attorney Riggs indicated that Mr. Hammerschmidt could address Council but noted that
Council did not need to answer questions.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated that Mr. Kessel had asked the same question and his question was
not answered completely. He then inquired as to whether the charges were presented to Council
at a 6:30 p.m. meeting.
City Attorney Riggs indicated there had been no Council meeting until this meeting which started
at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated that he was under the impression that reams of material would be
given to him along with additional charges at this meeting and noted that his attorney did not
want to respond to the charges until all of the information had been received. He then noted he
was at the meeting Monday night to defend the charges and noted there were no additional
charges at this meeting.
Mr. Hammerschmidt indicated that he feels that it belies any common sense that the Council and
the City would not want to clean this mess up with a third-party investigation rather than
litigation. He then noted that both he and Mr. Kessel have asked for an independent
investigation and feel that it would save the taxpayers of the City money rather than paying
attorney’s fees.
Mr. Hammerschmidt thanked the people of Mounds View who have supported him and Mr.
Kessel and told the audience that he feels he has done “a hell of a job at the Bridges” and that
Mr. Kessel did “a hell of a job” as Finance Director. He then stated that he feels he and Mr.
Kessel are being railroaded out of the City.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 2001-
5701, a Resolution Terminating the Employment Contract and Employment of Mr.
Hammerschmidt Effective Thirty (30) Days from the Date of the Resolution.
Mayor Sonterre inquired if it was the consent of Council to waive the reading.
Council Member Marty indicated he would like the Resolution read.
City Administrator Miller read Resolution 2001-5701 for the record.
Council Member Marty stated he is still curious as to why Mr. Hammerschmidt’s grievance to
the letter of reprimand was not answered. He then noted that he would like a third-party
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investigation into the matter and stated he has questions concerning some of the allegations and
would like to receive verification of the allegations.
Council Member Stigney commented that he thought the recess was given to allow Council to
review documents supporting the allegations.
Council Member Marty indicated he had asked for verification and received verbal verification
but stated he would like to see actual numbers or spreadsheets. He then noted he also had other
requests for verification he would like to receive.
The vote regarding Resolution 2001-5701 was then taken.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 1(Marty) Motion carried.
7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
8. REPORTS
None.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, July 2, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 11, 2001
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Transcribed and recorded by:
Joan Lenzmeier
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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: September 10, 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.
HVAC
Schadegg Mechanical, Inc. - New
GENERAL – COMMERCIAL
M. A. Mortenson Company – New
ROOFING
Olson Contracting and Ins. Repair – New
Staff Recommendation: Approve license applications as requested.
Item No: 6C
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Tim Brennan, Interim Police Chief
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 5603 Authorizing the Implementation of a Fee for
Processing Permit to Carry Firearm Applications
Date of Report: September 10, 2001
FEE IMPLEMENTATION FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CARRY
A FIREARM:
State and Federal Law allows local municipalities to charge a maximum
fee of $10.00 for processing applications for Permit To Carry a Firearm.
In past years the number or such applications received has been
anywhere from 10-17 applications in a given year. We have never
charged a fee in the past for processing of applications. The criminal and
background checks required for processing these applications requires a
small time commitment on the part of police department clerical staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Council approve the implementation of a
$10.00 fee for the processing of all applications for a Permit to Carry a
Firearm.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________
Tim Brennan
Interim Police Chief
RESOLUTION 5603
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A FEE FOR PROCESSING
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CARRY A FIREARM
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Police Department receives approximately 17 applications per
year requesting a permit to carry a firearm;
WHEREAS, in past years the Mounds View Police Department has not charged a fee for
processing of such applications;
WHEREAS, conducting the necessary background and criminal checks associated with such
applications results in a minimal time commitment on the part of police department clerical
staff;
WHEREAS, state and federal law allows municipalities to charge a fee not to exceed $10.00
per application for processing applications for a permit to carry a firearm;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Mounds View
approves the implementation of a $10.00 fee for processing applications for a permit to carry
a firearm.
Adopted this 10th day of September 2001.
Attest:
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Mo tion : MARTY
Second: THOMAS
Sonterre: aye
Stigney: aye
Quick: aye
Marty: aye
Thomas: aye
RESOLUTION NO. 5613
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR GIVONNA REED,
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, Givonna Reed is a regular full-time employee who began working
for the City of Mounds View on October 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reed’s Supervisor has reviewed her performance as it relates
to the responsibilities outlined in the job description for the position of Assistant to
the City Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reed’s Supervisor has determined that Ms. Reed has more
than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of Assistant to the City Administrator
which is documented in her performance review on file; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Reed’s Supervisor recommends the City Council approve a
wage adjustment, from STEP THREE to STEP FOUR, which is consistent with
the City’s compensation policy as outlined in the City’s Personnel Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment for Givonna Reed from STEP THREE
($47,150.64) to STEP FOUR ($49,770.12) effective October 4, 2000.
Presented this10th day of September, 2001.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
(SEAL) ____________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion By:
Second By:
Sonterre:
Quick:
Stigney:
Thomas:
Marty:
RESOLUTION NO. 5614
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR TIM BRENNAN,
DEPUTY CHIEF
WHEREAS, Tim Brennan is a regular full-time employee who began working for
the City of Mounds View on January 1, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Tim Brennan was promoted to Deputy Chief on February 17, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Brennan’s Supervisor has reviewed his performance
as it relates the responsibilities of Deputy Chief outlined in the job description;
and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Brennan’s Supervisor has determined that Deputy
Chief Brennan has more than satisfactorily performed in the capacity of Deputy
Chief which is documented in his performance review on file; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator has reviewed this performance review; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator recommends the City Council approve a wage
adjustment, from STEP THREE to STEP FOUR, consistent with the City’s
personnel policy and Resolution 5535 that stated “move to Step 4 in six months
upon satisfactory review.”
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve a wage adjustment for Deputy Chief Brennan from STEP
THREE ($58,030.99) to STEP FOUR ($61,254.94) effective August 17, 2001.
Presented this 10 day of September, 2001.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
(SEAL) ____________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion By:
Second By:
Sonterre:
Quick:
Stigney:
Thomas:
Marty:
RESOLUTION NO. 5615
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A STEP ADJUSTMENT FOR JIM ERICSON,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, Jim Ericson is a regular full-time employee who began working for the City
of Mounds View on September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ericson was promoted to Community Development Director on
Novenmber 17, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ericson’s Supervisor has reviewed his performance as it relates to the
responsibilities of Community Development Director outlined in the job description; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ericson’s Supervisor has determined that Mr. Ericson has more than
satisfactorily performed in the capacity of Community Development Director which is
documented in his performance review on file; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ericson’s Supervisor recommends the City Council approve a wage
adjustment, from STEP ONE to STEP TWO, consistent with the City’s compensation
policy as outlined in the City’s Personnel Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
approve a wage adjustment for Jim Ericson, as Community Development Director, from
STEP ONE ($56,069.38) to STEP TWO ($59,573.71), effective May 17, 2001.
Presented this 10th day of September, 2001.
(ATTEST) ____________________________________
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
(SEAL) ____________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion By:
Second By:
Sonterre:
Quick:
Stigney:
Thomas:
Marty:
RESOLUTION NO. 5616
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution 5616 Approving Severance for Aaron Parrish
WHEREAS, Aaron Parrish resigned from his position as Economic
Development Coordinator effective August 21, 2001; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 4.35D of the Personnel Manual Aaron
Parrish is entitled to accrued and used vacation time upon separation from the
City:
• 100% of accrued vacation time-96.26 hours x $21.05/hr=$2,026.27, and
WHEREAS, Aaron Parrish is paid from a special revenue fund (Economic
Development Authority).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City
Council approves the abovementioned provisions for Aaron Parrish and directs
staff to pay severance to Aaron Parrish from the Economic Development
Authority fund.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2001.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
SEAL
Motion by:
Second by:
Sonterre Aye No
Quick Aye No
Stigney Aye No
Marty Aye No
Thomas Aye No
RESOLUTION NO. 5606
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Resolution 5606 Approving Severance for Bill Clark
WHEREAS, Bill Clark has resigned from his position as Police Chief with the City
of Mounds View effective August 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Bill Clark is entitled to the following benefits per the City of Mounds
View Personnel Manual, Section 4.35D Separation Compensation:
• 100% of accrued and unused vacation time-estimated at 166.06 hours x
32.91=$5465.03, and
• 50% of accrued and unused sick leave $32.91/hr x 214.63=$7,063.47
• Total: $12,528.50
WHEREAS, Bill Clark is paid from the General Fund (Police Department).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves
the abovementioned provisions for Bill Clark and directs staff to pay severance to Bill Clark from
the General Fund (Police Department).
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2001.
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
SEAL
Motion by:
Second by:
Sonterre
Quick
Stigney
Marty
Thomas
Item No. 7A
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: September 10, 2001
Type of Business: PH
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Tracy Juell, Administrative Assistant for the Public Works Dept
Item Title/Subject: Public Hearing Considering the Reconstruction of County
Road H2 (County Highway 10 to Pleasant View Drive)
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
A public hearing is scheduled for 7:05pm on September 10, 2001, to consider the reconstruction
of County Road H2 (County Highway 10 to Pleasant View Drive). City engineer, Steve
Campbell and Project Engineer, Barry Peters, will be present to provide assistance with the
public hearing.
This proposed reconstruction project was initiated with an informational meeting with the
affected residents. The project was presented to the residents without any preconceived
construction plans or estimates. Residents were given the Municipal State Aid (MSA) Standards
for construction and ask to comment on their preference. The construction of a trailway was also
included, as were additional water main placements.
This project is proposed to be assessed in accordance with Chapter 202 of the Municipal Code. A
brief review of the estimated project costs are provided below:
The Estimated Project Costs:
Street $1,072,940.00
Trailway 142,670.00
Storm Sewer 670,795.00
Water Main 27,621.00
TOTAL PROJECT $1,914,026.00
Estimated Unit Assessment Costs:
Street Assessment $14.60 per front footage
Storm Sewer Assessment:
Residential Single Family $400.00 per parcel
Residential Multi Family $1,200 per acre ($400.00 minimum)
Commercial/Industrial $1,200 per acre ($3,600.00 maximum)
Trailway No assessment
Upon closure of the Public Hearing, should Council wish to act on the reconstruction project,
Staff has prepared Resolution No. 5621, regarding County Road H2 Reconstruction.
_________________________________
Tracy Juell, Public Works Administrative Assistant
RESOLUTION NO. 5621
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD H2 FROM
COUNTY HIGHWAY 10 TO PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mounds is considering to reconstruct County Road H2 from
County Highway 10 to Pleasant View Drive; and
WHEREAS, County Road H2 between County Highway 10 and Pleasant View Drive is a Municipal State
Aid Road (MSA) and must be constructed to MSA Standards; and
WHEREAS, this project will include complete street reconstruction (width of 26 feet, parking pullouts on
one side) including B618 curb and gutter, trailway construction (8 feet wide), minor water main placements and
construction of storm sewer.
WHEREAS, this project is proposed to be assessed to the benefited properties in accordance with Chapter
202 of the Municipal Code and the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City’s engineers have conducted an investigation of the proposed project and determined
that the abovementioned segment of County Road H2 is feasible for reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to affected properties and publication of the proposed
project was advertised in the official City newspaper according to Chapter 202 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 10, 2001 to consider public input regarding the
proposed project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City’s consulting engineers,
S E H, to proceed with development of plans and specifications for approval.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST:
Mayor
(SEAL)
City Administrator
Motion By:
Second By:
Sonterre:
Quick:
Stigney:
Thomas:
Marty:
Item No.7B
Type of Business:CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Givonna Reed, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: School District’s Use of the Banquet Center for the
2001 School Board Election
Date of Report: September 10, 2001
The Council will recall that at the September 4, 2001 Work Session there was discussion
regarding whether the school district would be allowed to use the Banquet Center for the
2001 School Board election free of charge. The Council asked that additional
information be presented at the September 10, 2001 Council Meeting.
I have spoken with a representative of the school district and I was advised that the
school district has adopted a policy that requires that the school district use the same
venue for elections that cities use. In the past, the school district worked with the
owners of the Bell Rae regarding use of the facility and worked directly with staff for use
and set up/take down of voting booths. The school district does not use the City’s voting
machines.
Below are options for the Council to consider:
• Option 1: authorize free use of the Banquet Center, equipment and
staff time for set up/take down
• Option 2: charge a discounted rate for use of the Banquet Center,
equipment and staff time for set up/take down
• Option 3: charge full price for use of the Banquet Center,
equipment and staff time for set up/take down
Please note that the full rate for use of the banquet center is $600. The Banquet Center
would need to be set up the evening before the election which might require overtime.
Also, the equipment would need to be taken down the morning after the election.
Staff is seeking direction from the Council regarding whether and how much the school
district should be charged for use of the Banquet Center and use and set up/take down
of voting booths.
Respectfully Submitted,
Givonna Reed
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Item No.7C
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution No. 5619 Certifying the Proposed General Fund
Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2002
Date of Report: September 10, 2001
Background
Although Truth in Taxation Hearing requirements have been waived for this fall, cities must
still adopt a proposed 2002 levy and certify it to the county auditor by September 17, 2001.
The Mounds View City Council reviewed this item at its work session on Monday,
September 4, 2001 and directed staff to draft a resolution that certifies the proposed
General Fund Budget and net Property Tax Levy for City Council consideration.
The attached resolution includes a proposed net levy of $2,641,215; broken down that
represents $58,613 for the 1997 Fire Bond and $2,582,602 for property tax. Truth in
taxation law generally prohibits any subsequent increase in the proposed levy once it is
certified to the county, but the final certified levy may be less than the proposed levy.
The City Council further directed staff to work with the City Council to continue to balance
the General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2002 and bring it back to the City Council for
review at the November Work Session.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 5619 Certifying the Proposed
General Fund Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2002.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________
Kathleen F. Miller
City Administrator
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MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 5619
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATON OF THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND
TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2002 BASED UPON THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT TAX LAW AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
WHEREAS, current State Statute requires cities to certify a proposed budget and tax levy to the
county auditor; and
WHEREAS, guidelines established by the Commissioner of Revenue require certification to occur on
or before September 17th; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Revenue has certified Local Government Aid (LGA) and Homestead
Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) payable in Fiscal year 2002; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota,
that the proposed budget for the General Fund for Fiscal year 2002 is $4,914,728; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed 2002 General Fund levy is
$2,582,602 and the 1997 Fire Bond levy is $58,613, for a total net levy of $2,6412.15: and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mounds View City Council that this
resolution represents a good faith effort by the City of Mounds View to substantially comply with all
applicable laws and guidelines established by the State Legislature and Commissioner of Revenue.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST: ________________________________
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL: ________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion by:
Second by:
Sontere:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
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Item No.7D
Type of Business: CA
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kathleen Miller, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution No. 5620 Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the
Proposed General Fund Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year
2002
Date of Report: September 10, 2001
Background
Due to the late completion of the 2001 Legislative Session, the 2001 Truth in Taxation
hearing, advertising and posting requirements have been waived for all taxing jurisdictions.
Cities can optionally choose to hold a public hearing, however, if a hearing is held, the
jurisdiction must follow the truth in taxation guidelines for advertising and posting.
Staff has prepared resolution 5620 establishing public hearing dates for the Proposed
General Fund Budget and Tax Levy for fiscal year 2002 for your consideration.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution 5620 Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed General
Fund Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2002.
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________________
Kathleen F. Miller
City Administrator
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MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 5620
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND
BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
WHEREAS, the truth in taxation law requiring cities to hold public hearings to adopt their final
General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy have been waived by the State Legislature for the 2002 budget
process; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds view City Council feels it important and beneficial for Mounds View
residents to have an opportunity to make comment on the 2002 proposed budget and property tax levy and
wishes to hold a public hearing even though it is not required; and
WHEREAS, at least two business day (not more than six) before the initial public budget hearing, the
City of Mounds View must publish an advertisement in the official newspaper of general circulation which
includes the hour, date and place of the hearing, and a statement inviting all citizens to attend and participate
in the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota,
that the public hearing for the proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2002 will
be held on Monday, November 26, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds
View, Minnesota 55112; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adoption of the final General Fund
Budget and Property Tax Levy for fiscal year 2002 will be held on December 10, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. at
Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112.
Adopted this 10th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST: ________________________________
Richard Sonterre, Mayor
SEAL: ________________________________
Kathleen F. Miller, City Administrator
Motion by:
Second by:
Sontere:
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
Item No: 8A
Meeting Date: September 10, 2001
Type of Business: CB
WK: Work Session; PH: Public Hearing;
CA: Consent Agenda; CB: Council Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Discussion Regarding PJW Automotive Day
Date of Report: September 6, 2001
Discussion:
The New Brighton/Mounds View Chamber of Commerce selected PJW Automotive as the 2001
Business of the Year. Owner Pat Whelan and his staff were honored at the annual Business
Appreciation Luncheon on June 7th.
PJW Automotive is located at 2087 Old Highway 8 in New Brighton. It is a general repair shop,
working mostly on American cars and Asian imports. The company was started in 1980, and built
new at its present location in 1985. The company has eight employees, all of whom share a strong
commitment to service. PJW Automotive was also voted “Best Car Repair Shop” by the New
Brighton Bulletin. In addition, AAA of Minnesota named PJW as one of only a few “Top Shops”
for this year. This is a very prestigious award, based on the results of comment cards returned by
customers.
Pat Whelan is a long-time member of the Chamber, and currently chairs the Business Development
Committee.
Recommendation:
Proclaim September 13, 2001 as PJW Automotive Day, in honor of the company’s selection as the
New Brighton/Mounds View Business of the Year.
_____________________________________
James Ericson
Community Development Director
763-717-4021
Proclamation
WHEREAS, our business community is vital to the quality of life and community
spirit; and,
WHEREAS, our existing businesses and industries are the foundation of our
local economy, provide continuity and stability in our community and offer opportunities
for community growth through their expansion; and,
WHEREAS, the New Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber of Commerce
Business of the Year Award was established to annually recognize the outstanding
businesses in New Brighton and Mounds View; and,
WHEREAS, PJW Automotive has been selected as the 2001 New
Brighton/Mounds View Area Chamber Business of the Year; and,
WHEREAS, PJW Automotive has shown significant community leadership and
has contributed both time and resources for our joint future;
Now therefore, we, Steve Larson, Mayor of the City of New Brighton, and Rich
Sonterre, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby jointly proclaim September 13,
2001 as
PJW Automotive Day
in the Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View.
Steve Larson, New Brighton Mayor Rich Sonterre, Mounds View Mayor
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
August 27, 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 (Absent).
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, August 27, 2001 City Council Agenda.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed pulled Agenda Items 6E and 6F to be addressed at a
future date.
City Administrator Miller pulled Agenda Item 6D to be addressed at a future date.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Approve the August 27, 2001, City Council Agenda
as amended.
Ayes - 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
4. PUBLIC INPUT
David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, asked if they have to pay any money on the golf course
bonds yet. City Administrator Miller replied yes, the bonds were being paid off.
Mr. Jahnke asked if the citizens of Mounds View were paying off the bond. City Administrator
Miller replied she could not reply to that without checking into it.
Mr. Jahnke asked when the Community Center was built and how much it was costing a month
to keep it operational. Mayor Sonterre replied they could not answer that, but they would work
on Mr. Jahnke’s inquiry and get a response to him.
City Administrator Miller replied in the past they had not kept strict controls over the various
entities, but they have tried to address that issue and hope to have some firm measures in the
future.
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Mr. Jahnke inquired about giving senior citizen a break on their utilities as other cities do in the
area. Mayor Sonterre replied the Council would need to look at this as a whole and respond in
the future.
Council Member Quick asked Mr. Jahnke for a list of the cities that were giving senior citizens a
break on their utilities. Mr. Jahnke replied he would provide such a list.
Michelle Sandbeck (?sp), 2356 Sherwood Road, presented a letter to Mayor Sonterre regarding
the State Highway 10 noise wall issue. She inquired what could be expected with respect to
traffic volumes in 2010. She stated when Highway 10 opened in 1999, there was no noise wall
along her segment. She stated Mayor Sonterre’s suggestion at the August 1, 2001 meeting was a
good idea and thanked the Council for their understanding. Ms. Sandbeck stated this was a huge
concern for their neighborhood since the noise from the Highway had, and continued to cause a
lot of needless stress and it had to stop. She presented a petition for a Sound Abatement Wall.
The Petition covered the areas of Long Lake, Sherwood and Hillview Roads; Woodlawn,
Edgewood, Jackson, Laport, Knoll, and Louis Drives; Greenfield Place and Greenfield Avenue;
Quincy Street; and all of Colonial Village. There were 291 signatures representing residents who
felt this noise also affected them.
Mike Sapanske (?sp), 2385 LaCourt Drive, stated he had been a resident for 22 years. He asked if
the Council Members knew what the number one reported problem in America was. Mayor
Sonterre stated he did not and asked if any other members had an answer.
Council Member Stigney stated it was noise pollution. Mr. Sapanske indicated that was correct
and stated the people on the north end of town had been putting up with the noise since the
freeway opened. He stated there had been countless meetings that Ms. Sandbeck had listed with
numerous people from the State on down and he was confused why this had been sent to a work
session.
Mayor Sonterre replied it was MnDOT’s money, MnDOT said how the money would be spent,
and the Council needed to discuss this matter further. He stated it was appropriate for a work
session. He indicated the Council could not tell the State what to do with their money and land,
but the Council could make a suggestion and the State would be coming back to the City with
their thoughts on the Council’s suggestions.
Council Member Quick asked if there was any documentation in the possession of the City
regarding this. Mayor Sonterre stated he understood there was no documentation.
City Administrator Miller noted she was also not aware of any documentation.
Council Member Quick asked the City Administrator if they knew about the August 1, 2001
meeting. City Administrator Miller replied she did not have that information.
Council Member Quick stated this was suppose to be a team effort and they should not be having
meetings during the middle of the day when the whole Council could not be there. He stated the
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problem he had was that there was no team effort and he was very tired and disheartened
regarding that. Council Member Quick noted he would not say anything until he saw the
information. As far as he was concerned, they were at ground zero, and all he knew was that
there was some money available from MnDOT, but they did not know what recommendations
MnDOT were proposing. He stated they were representing all of the citizens, not just one group
of citizens.
Mayor Sonterre noted if Mr. Sapanske had further issues, he should call Council Member Quick,
Mayor Sonterre, or City Administrator Miller.
Mr. Sapanski replied the meeting was held during the middle of the day because that was when
the State employees were available.
Council Member Marty stated this was also news to him, and the reason they referred this to a
work session was to have some control in working with MnDOT and to get everything
coordinated so it was done right. He stated they were not trying to slow it down, but they wanted
to make sure this was done correctly.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Resolution 5605 Denying Lake Region Hockey Association's Application to
Conduct Charitable Gambling at Robert's Off 10
D. Quarterly Financial Report "available in hard copy"
E. Resolution 5612 Naming Elegant Thymes Management as the Interim
Management Company for the Mounds View Conference and Banquet Center
F. Resolution 5611 Authorizing Payment to Elegant Thymes Management for
Management of the Banquet Center
G. Resolution 5613, Approving a Step Adjustment for Givonna Reed
H. Resolution 5614, Approving a Step Adjustment for Tim Brennan
I. Resolution 5615, Approving a Step Adjustment for Jim Ericson
Council Member Marty requested that Consent Agenda Items 6G, 6H, and 6I be removed for
discussion.
Council Member Stigney requested that Consent Agenda Item 6A be removed for discussion.
With respect to check number 10644, Council Member Stigney inquired when things exceeded
the budget, why were the taxpayers picking up the difference. Assistant to the City
Administrator Reed replied the additional cost would come from the golf course budget.
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Council Member Stigney expressed concern that the City needed closer control on spending
money. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied this was a fee that couples paid in order
to be part of this league, and this would have come from those fees paid.
With respect to check number 106424, Council Member Stigney inquired why the individual
who attended the conference did not fly or use staff vehicles. City Administrator Miller replied
this was a police expense and it was her assumption the Police Chief approved this. However,
this was a good question and she would bring it up at the staff meeting tomorrow.
Council Member Stigney asked what was the policy was with respect to travel. City
Administrator Miller replied she did not know the circumstances, but she would check on that
and get back to the Council.
With respect to check number 106412, Council Member Stigney asked who approved this party,
and how it got on the City credit card. City Administrator Miller replied this had been an
ongoing practice. She stated the City has had a policy of having a going away party for those
employees leaving the City. However, if the Council wanted to cease this policy, she would not
have a problem with that, or if they wanted to place a dollar limit, that was agreeable also.
Council Member Stigney asked if this was a written policy. City Administrator Miller stated it
was not a written policy, but the Entertainment Committee had addressed this issue when the
holiday get together was discontinued.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated the Entertainment Committee had addressed this
issue and there was no written policy she was aware of, but the City has always had some type of
a going away party. She stated the City would have no problem with ceasing this type of activity
if the Council wanted to do that.
With respect to check number 106355, Council Member Stigney asked what Bob’s Auto was and
their affiliation with the City. He asked if Bob’s Auto was contracted with the City to do vehicle
repairs and if there was some conflict of interest. City Administrator Miller replied she had
checked with the Maintenance Department and had been informed they were given an estimate
that exceeded the amount that Bob’s Auto had bid. Bob’s Auto had come in as the lowest bidder.
She indicated the Maintenance Department could prepare a list of the auto businesses used when
the City mechanic was not able to do the job himself.
Council Member Marty asked that a list be prepared and the lowest bid be taken.
With respect to check number 106334, Council Member Stigney indicated he had the same
concerns with this check as he did with check number 106355.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To move all of the above issues to the next work session
and direct staff to prepare policies for all of these issues.
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Ayes – 2 (Sonterre, Quick) Nays – 2 (Stigney, Marty) Motion failed.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Approve Item 6A, Just and Correct Claims.
Council Member Stigney requested a friendly amendment to remove Check number 106412, (the
Ulrich party) from the approval.
Council Member Quick declined the friendly amendment.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried.
With respect to check number 106471, Council Member Marty asked if this expense was for the
past winter. City Administrator Miller replied she would check and get back to Council.
Council Member Quick stated this was the typical way things had been done, and the best way to
handle this was to have a formal policy for these issues. With respect to the going away party,
this was typical, every employee who had left had going away parties, and the City had provided
some of the support for the food. Council Member Quick stated this was nothing new. He stated
they could discuss what they were going to do in the future and go from there.
Council Member Stigney stated it was the amount that was bothering him, and he would not
agree to pay for this at this time. He stated he would not vote for it.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty. To Approve item 6A, but to refer the topic of discussion for going
away parties, for the Maintenance Department to develop a list of auto repair businesses and to
take the lowest bidder, and to look into travel expenses to a future work session.
Council Member Marty retracted his motion.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To reconsider Council Member Quick’s second motion.
Ayes - 4 Nays – 0 Reconsidered motion carried.
With respect to Items 6G, H, and I, Council Member Marty stated on Item 6G he wanted a copy
of the performance evaluation. He also asked for the same thing on Item 6H. He stated with 15
percent pay increase as acting Chief, that person would be making more than the Chief was
making and suggested the 15 percent increase be addressed. With respect to Item 6I, he stated he
did not see a problem with any of these, but wanted to see the performance review.
Council Member Quick inquired if that information was confidential.
City Attorney Riggs replied generally that type of information was not confidential. City
Administrator Miller stated it was not provided as part of a public document, but if the Council
Members wanted to see those, she would provide copies.
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Council Member Quick asked if that information was available to Council during the day at any
time. City Administrator Miller replied that was correct.
Council Member Quick stated with respect to the 15 percent question, if the person was
responsible for two jobs, they should be making more money on the interim basis.
Council Member Marty replied he understood that, but if the person who was filling in would be
making more than the department head was making, it seemed a bit out of line.
Council Member Stigney agreed they needed a cap and the cap needed to be based on the salary
of the new person coming in. He requested this issue be addressed when they discuss the other
policies.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To discuss this issue at a future work session.
Ayes - 3 Nays – 1 (Quick) Motion carried.
Council Member Stigney asked if this was the normal progression of pay increases for these
employees. He requested in the future the dollar amounts be added to the steps figures as well.
City Administrator Miller agreed to add the dollar amounts.
Council Member Marty asked if they could table this to the next Council meeting, and make the
increase retroactive.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Table Consent Agenda Items 6G, 6H, and 6I to the
next regular Council Meeting and make the increases retroactive.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Consent Agenda Items 6B and 6C.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for the Mermaid Addition Major
Subdivision
Community Development Director Ericson stated the applicant was requesting City re-approval
of the preliminary plat for the Mermaid Addition. The plat grouped together those parcels being
utilized for Mermaid expansion, which included the former Rent-All property, the Music-off-10
property, the south 361 feet of the Mounds View Business Park South plat as well as the existing
Mermaid parcels. The preliminary plat was originally approved by the City Council on
November 13, 2000. Due to problems working out the acquisition, the approved preliminary plat
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expired. He indicated this preliminary plat was consistent with the City Code regarding
subdivisions.
Council Member Marty asked why the trees were cut down. Community Development Director
Ericson replied this was done for visibility purposes. He indicated the trees were overgrown and
causing structural problems with the facility. However, trees would be replanted.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5607, a
Resolution Approving the Mermaid Addition Preliminary Plat, with Stipulations.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Acceptance of Hillview Park Shelter Bid
Jim Studenski, TDKA, asked Council to award the bid to Ebert Construction in the amount of
$159,400.00, with funding of $100,000.00 from the Parks Capital and the remaining balance
coming out of Park Dedication fund and/or General Fund Reserves. He stated they had received
six bids and felt confident they had a good cross of contractors. He stated Ebert Construction
was a good contractor and he felt they would do a good job.
Mayor Sonterre stated he liked low bids, but noted it was $19,000.00 less than the next lowest
bid. He asked if they were comfortable with this proposal. Mr. Studenski replied they were
comfortable. He stated he did not feel that some of the high bids were trying to get the job. If
they got it, they got it and if they didn’t, they didn’t. He stated in relationship to the second and
third bidders, the third bidder came in at the estimate and the intent was that TDKA did not win
the project, but the confidence level with awarding for Ebert Construction was there. He stated
he had no issue with awarding them this dollar amount.
Council Member Stigney asked the City Administrator where the funds were coming from. He
asked how much was coming from the Park Dedication Fund, and how much from the General
Fund. City Administrator Miller replied it was the intent to take it from the Park Dedication
Fund.
Council Member Stigney asked if there was enough money in the Park Dedication Fund to pay
for this. City Administrator Miller stated she believed there was.
Mayor Sonterre commented that the Mermaid had made a contribution to the Park Dedication
Fund, and there would be appropriate funds.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Award the Bid to Ebert Construction in the amount of
$159,400.00; with funding of $100,000.00 Parks Capital and the remaining balance coming out
of Park Dedication Fund.
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Council Member Quick added a friendly amendment indicating the Parks Capital Fund account
number was 100-4360-7030 and the Park Dedication Fund account number was 251-4160-9900.
Council Member Stigney accepted the friendly amendment.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. Resolution 5608 Reestablishing Procedures for Executing Step Increases.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated that all step increases were to be made by the
Council. She stated it appeared that since 1997 or 1998, the Council had not been presented with
step increases. She asked for clarification for what the procedures would be and recommended
the staff evaluations not be made public, but the Council would need to approve any step
increases.
Council Member Marty requested Council receive the actual performance evaluations, and not
summary versions.
Council Member Stigney clarified that there was no need for this except to reiterate the present
policy. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied this was simply a housekeeping item.
Council Member Stigney stated he had no problem approving this Resolution as written.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed indicated the evaluation would come to Council in
summary form.
Council Member Marty stated he interpreted the first Whereas in the Resolution to mean the
Council would get the performance evaluation and they would approve it. Assistant to the City
Administrator Reed replied this kind of information was usually put into summary form, unless
there was some reason to actually see the evaluation. She stated Council could look at the
evaluations if they wanted to.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 5608, a
Resolution indicating satisfactory performance or better be approved by the City Council prior to
step increases being executed.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
D. Resolution 5609 Adopting Revised Salary Schedule for Clubhouse
Manager/Golf Instructor.
The Assistant to the City Manager Reed stated at the June 25, 2001 Council meeting, staff was
given direction to reevaluate the position descriptions of the two regular golf course employees.
At the July 9, 2001 Council Meeting, staff was given direction to create and point a position
description for the seasonal golf instructor. The purpose of creating these new position
descriptions was to include golf instruction and move away from the separate pay structure that
had been used in the past to compensate employees for giving private, semi-private and group
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lessons. She indicated the City Administrator had received a call from AFSCME indicating that
the City must maintain the status quo with respect to salaries for AFSCME employees until a
contract was negotiated. Labor Relations Associates concurred. For that reason staff would not
be presenting points or pay information for the two golf course employees who belonged to the
AFSCME unit. The Clubhouse Manager/Golf Instructor was not a member of AFSCME. She
indicated Labor Relation Associates had recommended that the Clubhouse Manager/Golf
Instructor points remain at 361 and that the maximum salary be set at $46,000.00 annually.
These recommendations were made under the assumption that incentive pay would not be paid.
Staff recommended that the Council adopt Resolution 5609 which authorized the Clubhouse
Manager/Golf Instructor be paid at step 2 of the proposed pay schedule. The pay schedule would
be retroactive to June 16, 2001.
Council Member Marty asked if the head golf pro would now be the Clubhouse Manager.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied he had always been the Clubhouse Manager,
and she had just standardized this across the board to Clubhouse Manager/Golf Instructor.
Council Member Marty asked why it could not be changed to Clubhouse Manager/Head Pro.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied she could do so if that was what Council
wanted.
Council Member Marty asked if Ken Manthis was getting a 15 percent increase. Assistant to the
City Administrator Reed replied the person in this position was not receiving the additional 15
percent for serving on this management position. It was not approved by the Council and this
was not addressed.
Council Member Marty stated he thought it should be. Mayor Sonterre indicated this salary was
flat based, and did not warrant any further compensation.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied when golf instruction was included it would be
$46,000.00.
Mayor Sonterre asked what formula was being used with respect to golf instruction versus
Clubhouse Manager. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed replied Labor Relations had not
divided this out.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 5609 a
Resolution Revising Salary Schedule for Clubhouse Manager/Golf Instructor.
Council Member Marty asked if Ken Manthis was in the union. Assistant to the City
Administrator Reed replied he was considered management and was therefore not in the union.
Council Member Marty stated if that was the case, he felt they needed to address the 15 percent
they talked about earlier this evening and make it retroactive.
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Council Member Stigney indicated he had not received this item until tonight, and in order for
him to evaluate this, he needed more time and information.
Ayes – 2 (Sonterre/Quick) Nays – 2 (Stigney/Marty) Motion failed.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Table Resolution 5609 until further information was
provided.
City Administrator Miller asked what additional information was needed. Council Member
Stigney replied he wanted to know what the points were.
City Administrator Miller stated they did not have that information. Labor Relations assigned
the points. Council Member Stigney replied he wanted to see this information and also wanted
to see the Labor Relations evaluation. He stated he wanted to look at different golf courses in the
PGA and what was being paid at those courses.
Council Member Marty made a friendly amendment requesting the figures be retroactive.
Council Member Stigney accepted the friendly amendment.
City Administrator Miller stated what was provided was a result of the Council’s direction. It
appeared to her that they were going backwards when they were comparing this with other golf
courses. She indicated all golf courses are different, and it was not fair to compare them. She
stated this salary was based on the job description.
Ayes – 2 (Stigney/Marty) Nays – 2 (Sonterre/Quick) Motion failed.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To refer Resolution 5609 to the next work session and
obtain more clarification regarding a 15 percent increase and Labor Relation Evaluations.
Ayes - 3 Nays – 1 (Quick) Motion carried.
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 685, an Ordinance Amending
the Mounds View Zoning Code Related to Animal Boarding in the B-2
Zoning District.
Planning Associate Atkinson indicated Dr. Bruce Schnabel and Dr. Kevin Barcus of Mounds
View Animal Hospital had indicated their desire to board animals at their proposed new facility.
The City Code, however, currently did not allow boarding of animals except when associated
with surgery, illness, or injury. Therefore, an amendment to the Code was necessary to allow this
service.
Council Member Marty asked about all animal boarding facilities regarding the nuisance code
and not having more than two dogs. Planning Associate Atkinson replied the Code applied to
residence, not a boarding facility.
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Council Member Marty asked for clarification regarding the outdoor exercise area. Planning
Associate Atkinson stated there would be someone close by to supervise the animals, but not
necessarily outside with the animals.
Council Member Marty asked where the dog run would be located. He stated it was not on the
plans. Planning Associate Atkinson stated the site plans did include the outside exercise areas.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading, Approve the Second Reading, and
adopt Ordinance 685, An Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Zoning Code Related to
Animal Boarding in the B-2 Zoning District.
ROLL CALL: Quick, Stigney, Marty, Sonterre.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
F. Consideration of Resolution 5599, a Resolution Approving a Conditional Use
Permit for an Animal Hospital and Boarding Facility.
Planning Associate Atkinson stated applicants had requested a conditional use permit to allow an
animal hospital and a boarding facility in a B-2 Zoning district, located at 2625 County Highway
10. The Planning Commission passed Resolution 657-01 recommending approval of the
rezoning. He reviewed the City Code regarding animal clinics and stated staff recommended
approving this Resolution.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5599 a
Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Animal Hospital and Boarding Facility in
a B-2, Limited Business Zoning District at 2625 County Highway 10.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
G. Consideration of Resolution 5604, a Resolution Approving a Development
Review for the Proposed Mounds View Animal Hospital at 2625 County
Highway 10
Planning Associate Atkinson reviewed the staff report and stated if the City Council believed it
had sufficient information from staff, residents and the applicant, it may act on this Resolution
recommending approval of the development review for the Mounds View Animal Hospital. If
the City Council felt that the applicants had not adequately addressed these issues, the Council
should table the review until the next meeting to allow the applicants time to provide more
information to satisfy the Council.
Council Member Marty asked for a copy of the Ordinance. He stated his copy did not have this
Resolution in it. He inquired about the dog run on the site plan, and asked if it was large enough.
He indicated it looked pretty small and asked about the cost of the corridor improvements in
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relation to the other construction. He stated he believed it was excessive for the small area and
concurred with staff’s recommendation to forego the decorative lights at this time.
Council Member Stigney asked for clarification regarding decorative lighting. Planning
Associate Atkinson replied the applicant would not provide decorative lighting at this time.
Community Development Director Ericson replied they had to come up with a process for
installing the decorative features along the corridor and explained how that would be assessed
onto the property owner, or how the City would pay for it. At this point, staff was suggesting
that Council waive the requirement to put in decorative lights at this time until further
discussions were had regarding the Highway 10 project.
Council Member Stigney asked if anything was going to be done about a trail on the north side of
Highway 10. Community Development Director Ericson replied that was still under
development, but they did foresee a trail at some point. It was a question of where it was going
to go.
Council Member Stigney stated the City needed a policy regarding this issue. Community
Development Director Ericson replied a policy was needed once the Highway 10 project was
discussed.
Council Member Stigney suggested some money be escrowed for the decorative lighting.
Council Member Marty agreed.
Planning Associate Atkinson stated the money would be escrowed for five years, but staff was
recommending due to the size of this project, it not be required.
Council Member Quick asked what percentage of the project would be trail. Planning Associate
Atkinson replied 1.6%; 3.2% with the lights. Two lights would be 2.3%. The Minnesota Health
building paid .92%.
Mayor Sonterre recessed the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Mayor Sonterre reconvened the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
Council Member Quick asked Resolution number 4 would be re-worded. Planning Associate
Atkinson replied they would like to put together a one percent policy for future projects, but did
not believe they could do it for this project. He recommended the Council deal with this on an
individual basis.
Council Member Marty expressed concern that the Mermaid project was just under $6 million
and they make this a maximum of one percent, so this project and the MN Health project were
not paying more than their fair share. Planning Associate Atkinson replied he would like to
research this more.
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Mayor Sonterre asked if it would be appropriate to insert into item 4 .06% for the lights, and
corridor improvement costs of $3,600.00. Planning Associate Atkinson replied that would be
very appropriate.
Council Member Stigney indicated money for decorative lighting also needed to be factored in.
Council Member Marty stated he understood it would be one percent, and then it would not be
that far out of line. In the future they would bring this up to assess it project by project not to
exceed one percent.
Mayor Sonterre supported taking the recommendation of staff.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5604, a
Resolution Approving a Development Review for the Proposed Mounds View Animal Hospital
at 2625 County Highway 10, and modify stipulation number 4 that currently states “the Applicant
shall pay a fee in lieu of trailway improvements, to be refunded if improvements are not
completed within five years”, and recommend to change to pay a fee for trailway and decorative
lighting improvements of 1% be placed in escrow and if the improvements were not completed
within five years, the funds be returned to applicants.
.
Dr. Barcus asked for definition as to what the 1% figure would be based on. He stated he
believed the City should pay for lighting and those types of construction costs, but they would go
along with this. He stated their construction costs would be somewhere around $400,000.00, not
$600,000.00.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
H. City Contribution to Festival in the Park
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated the lists of charges for Festival in the Park were
mailed to Sherry Gunn and copies to the Council. Ms. Gunn had expressed concern about the fee
for the City Attorney’s work on contract as well as the charges for the use of golf course
personnel. She stated staff was looking for direction from the Council regarding whether these
items should be charged to Festival in the Park or another City account. She stated additional
charges had recently come through in an estimated amount of $300.00, which were also
attorney’s fees.
Council Member Stigney asked if the attorney was writing a contract. Assistant to the City
Administrator Reed stated that was correct.
City Attorney Riggs replied this was not a part of his retainer because it was not a part of the
City’s contracts; it was with a third party.
Council Member Stigney stated this needed to be looked at because he believed a part of this
should fall under his retainer.
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Council Member Marty agreed and stated this amount seemed to be substantial and a good part
of the budget had been used for attorney’s fees.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated there was a provision in the contract that any
remaining funds would go back into the Festival in the Park and if these fees were removed that
was what would happen.
City Administrator Miller stated she recalled Mr. Riggs was in attendance and met with members
of the Festival Committee. What had come out of those discussion was how much the event had
cost the City in the past and the agreement reflected those past costs which was reflected in that
$4,000.00 figure.
Mayor Sonterre asked if attorney’s fees had been addressed in the past. City Administrator
Miller replied this had not been addressed. She stated it was her understanding that these costs
would not be costs incurred in the future.
Council Member Stigney asked if the contract protected the City, or did it only protect the
Festival Committee.
Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, stated the City’s donation had always been $4,000.00, which
was applied to the fireworks, but this year because of the contract that the City had required, they
came up short. She stated they did not ask for the contract and they understood they would not
have to pay for the attorney’s fees.
City Administrator Miller replied they had not discussed attorney’s fees.
Mayor Sonterre stated he personally liked the contract idea, but it was not fair to the Festival to
have fees such as these come up without warning.
Ms. Gunn stated it was not in the contract that they would have to pay for the attorney’s fees.
Council Member Quick stated typically they charged the other entity for these types of charges.
He stated the attorney was sort of a City employee, and it was up to the Council to determine
where the money came from.
Council Member Marty indicated the Festival had been going for many years, it was for the
citizens, and they were operating it at a "bare bones" budget. The festival was not making any
money, but it was providing a nice service for the citizens. He wondered if they could just cut it
off at $4,000.00, and the City could pay the additional amount above $4,000.00 for this year
only. He stated the Festival would be paying for the "lion’s share" of it anyway.
Mayor Sonterre asked if the fire department would be submitting a bill. City Administrator
Miller replied she would be surprised if the fire department would not be submitting a bill, but
she would have to check into that.
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Ms. Gunn stated the fire department had never asked for payment before since it was always on a
volunteer basis. This year they wanted to charge them $375.00, but that now was apparently not
going to happen. It appeared this would be a volunteer service.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated she had spoken with the Fire Chief and there
would be no charge to the Festival.
Council Member Stigney requested a copy of the contract.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Table this item to the September 10, 2001 Council
Meeting.
Council Member Quick amended his motion to table it to the Tuesday, September 4, 2001 work
session.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
9. REPORTS
A. The September 17, 2001 Quarterly retreat would be held as scheduled.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Marty asked why the June 4, 2001 and June 6, 2001 Minutes approval were not
on the agenda tonight. He stated at the last Council meeting the City Attorney asked if they had
any changes or amendments to submit them to the City Administrator and he had provided the
City with a tape and a transcription of the minutes.
City Administrator Miller stated she had received a copy of the changes, but the City Attorney
was out of the office last week and they would be brought before the City at the next Council
meeting.
Council Member Marty asked why the City Attorney had to approve these minutes. City
Administrator Miller stated it was her understanding that the City Attorney approved the
minutes.
A. Monday, August 13, 2001 City Council Minutes.
Council Member Stigney requested the following changes: Page 3, second paragraph, should
state the last four items on the Just and Correct Claims Sheet be pulled, not five items. Page 4,
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3rd paragraph up, delete “there is one on file with the City”. Page 5, 1st paragraph, to read,
“Council Member Thomas stated the City is in possession of something that’s not paid for…”.
Page 6, 2nd paragraph first sentence to read, “…City should be provided with a Mylar copy of the
site plan as builts.” Page 7, 8th paragraph, delete the word Ramsey in the first sentence. Page 16,
3rd paragraph, change under the last mayor to under Mayor McCarty. Page 16, last paragraph,
first sentence change the spelling of Shodray to Chaudhary.
Mayor Sonterre requested the following changes: Page 3, 4th paragraph from the bottom, change
Commissioner Quick to Council Member Quick.
Council Member Marty requested the following changes: Page 4, paragraph 4, 5th sentence,
change Thissel to Thistle. Page 4, paragraph 4, 5th sentence to read, “…at the League of
Minnesota Cities Conference”. Page 5, 4th paragraph to read, “…was submitted in the cable
department budget …”.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve the Monday, August
13, 2001, City Council Minutes with the requested changes.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To extend the Council Meeting to 10:15 p.m.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
B. Monday, June 25, 2001 City Council Minutes.
Mayor Sonterre requested the following changes: Jerry Linke’s address be changed from
Knollwood Drive to Knoll Drive on pages 1 and 16.
Council Member Stigney requested the following changes: That all references to reappointing be
changed to re-pointed. Page 10, last paragraph to read, “…the cost is $5.00 per child for your
group lessons…”. Page 11, 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence to read, “…the Council that it has four
people…”.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve the Monday, June 25,
2001, City Council Minutes with the requested changes.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
C. July 9, 2001 City Council Minutes.
Mayor Sonterre requested the following changes: Jerry Linke’s address be changed from
Knollwood Drive to Knoll Drive on pages 1 and 7.
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Council Member Stigney requested the following changes: Page 2, 5th paragraph, change
Stolelamp to Stolelamb.
Council Member Marty requested the following changes: Page 1, paragraph 3 under Public
Input, delete the last sentence starting with “The comment was referring…” and add in its place
the following: “We would have better discussion with staff if we don’t have residents there” (in
quotes).
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve the Monday, July 9,
2001, City Council Minutes with the requested changes.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
11. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 10, 2001
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sonterre adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
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