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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Quick, Marty, Stigney, Thomason
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Reconsideration of August 14 Meeting Minutes
B. August 28, 2000 Meeting Minutes
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
A. Presentation of Resolution of Commendation to Firefighter Raymond
Reynolds
6. REPORTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims
B. Licenses for Approval
C. Adopt Resolution No. 5467 Calling for a Public Hearing By the City
Council on the Proposed Modifications to the Tax Increment Financing
Plans For Tax Increment Financing Districts NOS. 1, 2, 3 Within the
Mounds View Economic Development Project Area.
D. Consider Resolution No. 5468 Adopting Affirmative Action Plan
E. Consider Resolution No. 5469 Granting Variance of Street Light
Installation Standards
F. Consider Resolution No. 5470 Ratifying the Public Works Bargaining
Unit Contract 2001 – 2002
G. Consider Resolution No. 5471 Extending Health Insurance Contribution
for Public Works Bargaining Unit and Non-Union City Employees
H. Consideration of Resolution No. 5474, Requesting that Ramsey County
Investigate and Implement Pedestrian Safety Improvements on County
Highway 10.
I. Police Civil Service Commission Eligibility and Standing List for
Hiring—Approval
J. Approval of Resolution 5475, a Resolution Approving a One-Year
Extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a Senior Assisted Living
Facility at 2670 County Road I, Requested by MSP Real Estate, Inc. – Jim
Ericson
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K. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, September 11, 2000 to
Consideration Resolution 5476, a Resolution Approving the Development
Stage of the Proposed Mermaid PUD ~ Jim Ericson
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
A. Citizens: Before speaking, must give their full name and address for the
minutes. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7:05 A. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 668, an
Ordinance Vacating a Sign Easement No Longer Serving a Public Purpose
– Jim Ericson (Roll Call Vote)
B. Public hearing on Resolution 5473 authorizing a levy certification
property tax rate increase for the year 2001 pursuant to State Statutes.
a. Consider approval of Resolution 5473.
C. Consider Resolution No. 5472 Adopting the 2001 Preliminary Budget
Levy.
D. Consideration of Business License Approvals-Givonna Reed
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 663, an Ordinance Creating
Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body Piercing
Establishments within the City of Mounds View (Roll Call Vote)
F. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-04
G. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-05
H. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-06
I. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-07
J. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolution 2000-09
11. Next Council Work Session: Monday, September 18, 2000
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 25, 2000
12. ADJOURNMENT
From: TimeSaver1@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 12:45 PM Item No. 4A
To: joanb@rcmnet.org
Subject: Aug. 28 CC minutes
Hi Joan ~
Sorry we didn't "connect" on Friday about the names/addresses. Please verify
the following: Page 7 ~ Richard Sontare, 5060 Red Oak Drive / Tom Fasell,
8120 Jackson Drive. Page 8 ~ Dan and Jean Lamm, 2305 Sherwood Road.
NOTE: Corrections made; jb
Also, Stigney requested a correction to Page 12 of the August 14 minutes,
second paragraph, under B, to indicate "Ordinance 633 (instead of 653), which
was adopted on February 14". However I verified with Mr. Jopke that the
mintues are correct as submitted so this change should not be made. I did
not refer to this correction in the August 28th minutes. I'm not sure how
you want to handle this, but it should probably be explained to Stigney that
his requested change is not correct.
If you've got any questions, just call. I'm in today until 5 pm. Hope you
had a nice Labor Day weekend!
~ Carla
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Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this first reading was approved by the
unanimous vote of the Council.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Introduce First Reading
of Ordinance 669, an Ordinance Authorizing Disposing by Sale of City-Owned Real
Property.
Mayor Coughlin requested a roll call vote to be called.
ROLL CALL: Marty, Thomason, Quick, Stigney, Coughlin
Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this first reading was approved by the
unanimous vote of the Council.
B. Public Hearing and First Reading (Introduction) of Ordinance 663, an
Ordinance Creating Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body Piercing
Establishments within the City of Mounds View.
Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Planning Associate Ericson stated the Mounds View Municipal Code does not at
this time address tattoo or body piercing establishments. He stated that
Ordinance 653, which was adopted on February 14, 2000 to prohibit any tattoo
shops or body piercing establishments to be located in the City for a period of
six months, has been superseded by Ordinance 667, adopted August 7, 2000, which
extends the moratorium on such uses an additional three months. With the
adoption of Ordinance 667, such uses cannot locate in Mounds View until November
14, 2000, or until the effective date of this proposed Ordinance 663, whichever
occurs first.
He explained that the Council raised some questions at the work session on
August 7, 2000, regarding the licensing provisions, training and certification
of the specialists. Because of other development cases being processed, staff
has not had sufficient opportunity to explore these issues yet is confident that
such information will be made available prior to second reading and adoption.
If these questions are not fully addressed to the Council's satisfaction, second
reading can be put on hold until such time that those questions are addressed.
The Planning Commission has recommended adoption of Ordinance 663 as indicated
in Planning Commission Resolution 629-00, approved at their meeting on July 19,
2000. Staff recommends the Council hold the public hearing (and continue it to
August 28) and consider the first reading (introduction) of Ordinance 663.
There was no public input.
Mayor Coughlin stated the Public Hearing would be continued to the August 28,
2000 meeting.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
August 28, 2000
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
7:00 P.M.
1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Coughlin (left at 7:59 p.m.), Marty (arrived at 7:28 p.m.), Quick, Stigney
and Thomason.
NOT PRESENT: None.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Monday, August 28, 2000, City Council Agenda.
Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to add items to the agenda. He advised
that Item 10G, Consideration of Resolution 5458, a Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the
“Mounds View City Hall Addition” related to the Walgreens PUD, has been removed from the
agenda.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To accept the August 28, 2000, City Council Agenda
as revised, dispensing with the reading of all ordinances and resolutions unless otherwise
requested.
Ayes – 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty was not present for the vote.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Monday, August 14, 2000, City Council Minutes.
B. Monday, July 10, 2000, City Council Minutes.
Council Member Stigney requested the following corrections:
Page 7, Line 28, should say: “Council Member Stigney explained that after adoption, residents
have 60 days to petition against an ordinance by obtaining the required number of signatures.”
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To approve the August 14, 2000, City Council minutes as
corrected and the July 10, 2000 City Council minutes as presented.
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Ayes – 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Marty was not present for the vote.
5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Coughlin noted the attendance of Senator Steve Novak who was present to give his final
legislative update.
Senator Novak provided a update on the results of the 1999-2000 Legislative session, noting it
may or may not be his last report in an official capacity as he is running for Congress. He stated
this was a significant legislative session as it was the fourth year in a row where there as a
significant tax cut or rebate, a more significant tax/rebate cut than approved by any other State.
In addition, they were able to significantly increase State support for the schools and, more
directly, in the formula which has helped the Mounds View school district.
Senator Novak reported on three pieces of economic legislation, one of which brought about the
construction of the Metronic World Headquarters that is expected to bring close to 5,000 new
jobs at an average salary of over $55,000. He stated this is a mega-project on a Statewide basis.
He stated he also authored an extension of the Redevelopment Act which has been important for
communities like Mounds View that have tried to develop properties that have come off the tax
rolls by creating development criteria to make them eligible for redevelopment in an effort to
bring the properties back on the tax rolls. He stated this redevelopment initiative is working very
well.
Senator Novak reviewed his effort with the Environmental Legacy Fund for wildlife set-asides,
habitat rehabilitation, and water resource provision. He also advised of the largest housing bill in
the history of the State to provide $250 million in funding matches with governments, and
partnerships with private development to encourage affordable housing redevelopment.
Senator Novak thanked the Mayor and Council Members for their efforts in reaching a long term
settlement with the Anoka County Airport. He stated he is confident there is now a plan in place
that provides a resolution to satisfy the residents in this area for a century. He thanked the
citizens of Mounds View for the kind way he and his family have been treated during his work
with the Senate, and in particular to Council Member Gary Quick for his work on many joint
projects. He stated he looks with pride at how Mound View has coordinated with the State on a
number of difficult issues due to circumstances beyond their control, such as the issues with the
pipeline explosion and polluted water resources at the Arsenal. Senator Novak stated solutions
were created to solve problems locally which has resulted in the creation of a pattern to better
educate the State and, in the case of the gas pipeline explosion, federal regulation that impacted
the safety of the nation.
Senator Novak commented on an enjoyable event when Governor Perpich declared a
Government Day and paid visits throughout the State. That involved a visit by Governor Perpich
to Mounds View to coordinate with the community, local business, and students. He extended
his appreciation to the citizens of Mound View, the courtesies extended to him, and the
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opportunity to work with the City on some very challenging issues, most of which were largely
and successfully resolved.
Council Member Quick thanked Senator Novak for his assistance and effort on behalf of Mounds
View and its residents.
Council Member Stigney concurred and added his appreciation to Senator Novak for his
representation provided to the residents of Mounds View.
Mayor Coughlin stated his appreciation to Senator Novak and commented on his hand-in-hand
work with Senator Novak to resolve the airport issue which gave him a great respect for the
Senator’s integrity. He stated Senator Novak has shown himself to be in support of Mounds
View and the other communities he represents, without argument, regardless of the issue. He
stated his admiration and respect for that representation and wished him well in his future
endeavors.
Mayor Coughlin read in full and presented Senator Novak with a plaque for his outstanding
service and in appreciation for his work as State Senator in representing the City of Mounds
View.
Mayor Coughlin declared a recess at 7:21 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:28 p.m.
Council Member Marty arrived at 7:28 p.m.
Mayor Coughlin noted that due to a tragedy in his immediate family, he will be leaving the
Council Chambers no later than 8:00 p.m. to attend a funeral.
6. REPORTS
Council Member Quick had no report.
Council Member Stigney addressed the e-mail correspondence between Mayor Coughlin and
Charter Commissioners and his letter to Acting City Manager Ulrich. He asked why no response
has been given to the Charter Commission related to Charter amendments and requested an
update.
City Attorney Long stated that he had not seen the e-mail message until tonight but the issue is
regarding the Charter amendments that came to his office from Ms. Olson. He explained that the
Council and his office had instituted a policy that they are not authorized to do legal work
without a retainer being in place and, as of now, they have not been authorized to work on these
Charter amendments.
Council Member Stigney asked Acting City Manager Ulrich why the City has not responded to
the Charter Commission. Acting City Manager Ulrich reviewed the e-mail message he had
received on June 2, 2000 and explained that the resolutions were dropped off at City Hall by an
anonymous Charter Commissioner. Acting City Manager Ulrich stated he had decided to put
these resolutions on the June 5th Work Session agenda. However, there was not enough room so
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they were omitted and, in the meantime, he was under the impression they were submitted to the
attorney for review.
City Attorney Long explained that his office does not have the authorization to look at the
Charter Commission’s resolutions without prior Council approval.
Acting City Manager Ulrich stated these resolutions are specifically directed at the City Attorney.
Council Member Stigney stated the “unknown” person who dropped them off at the City Hall
was the Charter Chairperson, who is known. He stated the resolutions were given in person to
Assistant to the City Manager Reed and a copy was presented to the City Administrator and the
City Attorney. But, it is now the end of August and nothing has been done and no response been
given to the City Council. He asked when it will be discussed, and noted this information was
provided a second time.
Acting City Manager Ulrich stated City Attorney Long and Mr. Riggs have been out of the office
for a period of time but he spoke to Mr. Riggs last week who indicated he was going to refer it to
City Attorney Long to determine what, if anything, has been done. Acting City Manager Ulrich
noted it has been stated that since a formal retainer has not been authorized by the City Council,
no work has been done.
Council Member Stigney asked why there is no response after two and one-half months. City
Attorney Long restated if the City wants legal opinions, the Council needs to take action to direct
the City Attorney to take on a research project, and then it will be done. However, that direction
and authority has not yet been given.
Council Member Stigney stated that as a Council Member, he was unaware of anything
submitted to the City and only became aware of this issue through e-mail messages.
MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To direct and authorize staff to take action on the Charter
Commission’s resolutions and to move forward so it can be determined if it will be approved or
go to ballot at the election.
Council Member Quick asked what the resolutions related to.
Acting City Manager Ulrich advised that Resolution 2000-05 deals with salary compensations of
the Mayor and Council Members; Resolution 2000-06 deals with compensation to Boards and
Commissions and indicates they shall serve without compensations; Resolution 2000-07 clarifies
how to deal with franchise fees and the requirement to hold a public hearing to continue or
modify a franchise fee; and Resolution 2000-09 deals with tax increment financing.
Council Member Stigney stated some of these issues were originally sent from the Council to the
Charter Commission requesting their review.
Acting City Manager Ulrich noted the legal opinion from City Attorney Long to previous City
Manager Whiting who had asked if a public hearing is required to institute a franchise fee and the
answer is no under the Charter.
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Ayes – 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.
Council Member Stigney asked how such an event can be prevented from happening again. City
Attorney Long explained that typically an action of the Charter Commission would be sent to the
City Administrator for discussion and then referred to the appropriate body. He stated it appears
this process did not go through the Council to be authorized for action.
Council Member Stigney asked how the Council can be made aware of issues submitted by the
Charter Commission if staff does not make them aware of the submission. City Attorney Long
suggested that the documents be copied to the Council as well.
Acting City Manager Ulrich stated since it was not discussed at the workshop as intended,
direction was given back to staff to direct it to the City Attorney. He stated he takes
responsibility for not scheduling that work to be undertaken. He stated staff wanted to present
the Charter request and legal opinion for Council consideration once both were ready.
Council Member Marty reported on the Cable Commission meeting and advised that their 2000
budget includes the purchase of a new 14 track board to replace the 7 track board they currently
have since it will allow local programming 24-hours a day. He stated they got a good price on
the new board and may be looking to sell the 7 track board after learning what the procedures are
to sell it. He stated they may also look at getting a portable digital camera with the remaining
$4,500.
Council Member Thomason had no report.
Mayor Coughlin extended his thanks to the Realife Cooperative for the invitation to participate in
their ribbon cutting and open house celebration. He stated it was a wonderful reception and
thanked all for a fun time, even with the rain and lightening storm.
Mayor Coughlin noted the upcoming primary election which will be held at the Community
Center from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. He noted this is a different location than used in the past so
he wants to assure it is communicated to all. Mayor Coughlin noted that anyone interested in
running for City office can make application tomorrow with a $20 fee.
Acting City Administrator Ulrich had no report.
City Attorney Long had no report.
No further reports were considered.
Mayor Coughlin advised that due to his need to be excused by 8:00 p.m., staff has requested that
the Council next consider land use items that require a 4/5ths vote. Items 10C was considered
next.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 665, an Ordinance Rezoning
Properties Associated with the Walgreens Development from B-3 and PF to
PUD.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that Ordinance 665 rezones the properties associated with
the Walgreens planned unit development at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and Edgewood
Drive. The City’s remnant parcel would be rezoned to PUD from PF, the Midland Videen land
would be rezoned to PUD, except that part to be joined with the Community Center, which
would be rezoned PF, and the Community Center would be rezoned PF instead of the current B-3
business commercial designation. The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 665
at its meeting on August 14, 2000 and staff recommends the Council approve the second reading
and adopt Ordinance 665.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Wave the Reading, Approve the Second Reading and
Adopt Ordinance 665, an Ordinance Rezoning Properties Associated with the Walgreens
Development from B-3 and PF to PUD.
ROLL CALL: Thomason, Stigney, Marty, Quick, Mayor Coughlin.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin stated for the record that this second reading and adoption were approved by the
unanimous vote of the Council.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Just and Correct Claims.
B. Licenses for Approval.
C. Approve Resolution 5465 setting forth a tentative timetable for preparing and
adopting the 2001 budget and long term financial plan.
D. Set a Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday, September 11, 2000, for the Second
Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 668, an Ordinance Vacating a Sign Easement
No Longer Serving a Public Purpose.
Mayor Coughlin asked the Council if anyone would like to remove items for discussion.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve the Consent Agenda for Items A, B, C,
and D, as presented.
Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Coughlin advised of ongoing discussions related to Highway 10 in cooperation with
Springsted to develop an short and long term plan including safety, aesthetics, and traffic flow.
Mayor Coughlin thanked all who have provided input thus far for their input and encouraged
anyone with comments to contact him or City staff.
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9. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
Richard Sonterre, 5060 Red Oak Drive, stated he was appointed as liaison between residents and
Rice Creek Watershed District related to the Greenfield ponding project. He reported he took his
first official action in communicating his appointment to the residents and advising of his
intention to serve as a neutral party to decipher information and misinformation. He stated this
issue, to date, has been full of misinformation and they have addressed a number of concerns of
residents as well as the emotional issue of a sound wall and involvement of State and City
agencies. He stated this project is pushing the limits of resident’s patience and requested the
ability to communicate clearly with the residents.
Mr. Sonterre explained that one issue brought to his attention by a resident was that during a
telephone conversation between a resident directly impacted by the project, Council Member
Stigney indicated this project was approved and moving forward.
Council Member Stigney corrected that he did not make that indication.
Mr. Sonterre thanked Council Member Stigney for his clarification and explained that he wants
to emphasize this is a project where the Rice Creek Watershed District has only been authorized
to make a presentation to the City that while it is a potential project, no determinations have yet
been made.
Council Member Stigney stated this is only a proposed project.
Mayor Coughlin stated he has been very pleased with the communication that has come to him
from a variety of residents via e-mail or telephone calls to request clarification. He commented
on the large amount of time he is spending on the noise wall issue and stated his appreciation to
Mr. Sonterre for stepping into the role of liaison to promote open communication with residents.
Mayor Coughlin excused himself from the meeting at 7:59 p.m. and turned over the chair to
Acting Mayor Stigney.
Tom Kosel, 8120 Jackson Drive, stated he lives adjacent to the pond area and requested residents
be kept aware of what is going on with this proposal. He stated there has been a lot of facts
floating around about this project, one of which was just clarified that Council Member Stigney
did not state this was a “done deal.” He stated he just became aware of this proposal on July 10th.
Mr. Kosel reviewed that residents were told the proposal would be discussed at the meeting that
started at 7:00 p.m. However, upon arrival they discovered the meeting actually started at 6:00
p.m. He stated the residents were told at that meeting that this project was just in the planning
phases
Council Member Quick clarified the meeting being referred to was a Council Work Session and
no decision was reached or vote was taken.
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Mr. Kosel reviewed the activity that has occurred on this project to survey the properties, place
survey stakes, and the indication that Rice Creek was conducting survey work so they could draft
a proposal. He stated he spoke with a surveyor also commented on the great amount of traffic on
Highway 10 which refers to the proposed sound wall project. The surveyor had also indicated he
was not aware of any studies made as to the impact of such a pond on the water in that
neighborhood or in the neighborhoods following the Rice Creek area. Mr. Kosel restated that
neighbors are confused and would like to know when informational meetings will be held so they
can become informed of what is being proposed.
Council Member Stigney stated he had suggested residents obtain a copy of the Work Session
meeting tape so they can view it and see what occurred. Mr. Kosel suggested that Mr. Sonterre
approach staff to obtain the meeting tape. Council Member Stigney stated residents can also
contact City Staff.
Dan and Jean Lamb, 2305 Sherwood Road, approached the Council to offer their comments. Mr.
Lamb noted the earlier discussed communication “glitch” between the Charter Commission and
Council. He suggested there have been other communication problems with the City in relation
to this project, noting they have prepared a chronology of what has occurred and offered to
provide copies to the Council and staff.
Mr. Lamb stated he found it unacceptable for residents to have to wait two months for a meeting
to be scheduled. He noted this issue has been discussed by the staff and the Council for a period
of time.
Ms. Lamb noted information regarding this proposed project that was included in the Mounds
View Matters and another publication.
Mr. Lamb suggested the Council meet with residents to review the information they have
gleamed. He stated he also wants to talk with Mayor Coughlin regarding these issues.
Acting Mayor Stigney asked staff to work with Mr. Sonterre so information can be presented to
residents.
Council Member Marty advised that Mayor Coughlin is available at City Hall every Monday.
There were no other requests or comments from the floor.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS - CONTINUED
A. Business License Approvals.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained that at the June 26, 2000 and July 24, 2000
City Council meetings, she had requested approval for a number of business license applications
for 2000-2001. As of the July 24, 2000 meeting there were several businesses that had not
submitted application materials: Blimpies Subs & Salads, Hardee’s, KFC, Perkins Restaurant
and Bakery, and Subway. She explained that based upon direction from the Council and with
advice from the City Attorney’s office, she mailed a letter to the indicated businesses by certified
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mail. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated she spoke with Lisa Howard of the
Business Licensing Division of KFC the week of August 24th and advised her that the City would
issue a citation if KFC’s application materials were not submitted by August 11, 2000.
Assistant to the City Administrator Reed reported the utility, police and health reports indicate
that there are no violations that would prohibit the renewal of business licenses for Blimpies
Subs & Salads, Hardee’s, Perkins Family Restaurant and Subway. She advised that she did
receive an application from KFC the day she wrote her Council report and requested Council
direction if they want to cite this business for operating without a license or to process their
application.
Council Member Marty asked what a citation would entail. Assistant to the City Administrator
Reed stated KFC would be fined as a misdemeanor.
City Attorney Long stated there are two potential procedures; operating without a license under
the criminal code, or an administrator citation process. He stated there had been discussion if the
City should cite businesses earlier but the Council decided to give them a stern warning and
allow them another opportunity to submit their application. He noted that all made submittal,
with one being late so staff is asking for direction.
Council Member Marty stated that while he does not want to start misdemeanor proceedings, he
would like indication of this late submittal placed in the record so it can be determined if it is a
habitual issue.
Acting Mayor Stigney agreed and suggested KFC be warned that the next time they renew it
cannot be late.
Council Member Quick concurred and suggested a letter be sent to the business advising them
that in the future, action will be taken should their business license renewal be delinquent.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Approve business license applications for Blimpies Subs
& Salads, Hardee’s, KFC, Perkins Family Restaurant, and Subway, as recommended by staff.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
B. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 663, an
Ordinance Creating Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body
Piercing Establishments within the City of Mounds View.
Acting Mayor Stigney opened the Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m.
Planning Associate Ericson explained the City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance
663 at its meeting on August 14, 2000. However, after making numerous inquiries, staff learned
that neither the County nor State licenses or certifies these types of businesses. In addition, Staff
has researched this issue and found that there are no standardized training programs available to
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tattoo artists or piercing specialists; experience is gained only through apprenticeships in and
with established, reputable businesses and professionals. To reflect this, the ordinance has been
revised to require a minimum four years of actual experience or two years of apprenticeship and
two years of actual experience. Staff recommends the Council continue the public hearing and
consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 663.
Acting Mayor Stigney asked if the training applies to the owners or the operators as well.
Planning Associate Ericson stated it depends on the person doing the piercing and tattooing
because someone should be certified or trained in the field. Thus, it would apply to the specialist
doing the work but not necessarily the owner of the business.
Acting Mayor Stigney asked about the health requirements for this type of business. Planning
Associate Ericson stated he spoke with the Ramsey County Health Department staff who
indicated they are considering researching their area and applying some type of health and
sanitation requirements. But at this point, the County has no health and sanitation requirements.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that the requirements contained in the ordinance are
standard in other City ordinances.
Council Member Marty stated if the heath and sanitation language is changed by the State or
County, the City’s ordinance can be reviewed and possibly updated. Planning Associate Ericson
agreed that any changes adopted by the County should be made part of the City ordinance as
well.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated he talked with an Anoka County tattoo business owner who
indicated they have a stiff health standard to meet and suggested Mounds View review those
County requirements. The Council concurred.
Planning Associate Ericson stated staff will contact Anoka County to obtain that information.
He noted the moratorium was extended and will expire in a few weeks so there is some time to
conduct that research.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated he would prefer to delay second reading until that research is
concluded.
Mr. Sonterre stated his friend owns a tattoo business and has consulted with the State of
Minnesota and City of Sioux Falls which is becoming more aggressive in their enforcement of
health and criminal issues (piercing and tattooing of minors). He stated this is an important issue
to consider and while the City cannot enforce the criminal impact, it should be looked at. He
stated his friend has indicated a willingness to provide information to the Council and review the
ordinance as it is written to determine if he finds any shortfall. He offered to give staff the
information on how to contact Steven Butterfield, his friend.
There was no other public input.
Acting Mayor Stigney closed the Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m.
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Council Member Marty stated his support to direct staff to contact Anoka County and Mr.
Butterfield to obtain more information prior to adoption so a later amendment is not needed.
City Attorney Long suggested it be tabled to the next Council meeting to assure there is no gap
between the moratorium and when the ordinance becomes effective.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Table the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance
663, an Ordinance Creating Language to Administer and Regulate Tattoo and Body Piercing
Establishments within the City of Mounds View until September 11, 2000.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 665, an Ordinance Rezoning
Properties Associated with the Walgreens Development from B-3 and PF to
PUD.
This item was considered earlier in the meeting.
D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 666, an Ordinance Vacating the
Old Edgewood Drive Right of Way Included within the Proposed Walgreens
PUD.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that with the realignment of Edgewood Drive through City
Hall property, the old alignment (which is legally-described in Exhibit 1 to the proposed
ordinance) no longer serves a public purpose and can be vacated. Ordinance 666 is the document
by which the vacation is approved. The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance
666 at its meeting on August 14, 2000. Since this is not a needed right-of-way, staff
recommends approval of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 666.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Wave the Reading, Approve the Second Reading
and Adopt Ordinance 666, an Ordinance Vacating the Old Edgewood Drive Right of Way
Included within the Proposed Walgreens PUD.
ROLL CALL: Thomason, Stigney, Marty, Quick.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated for the record that this second reading and adoption were approved
by the unanimous vote of the Council.
E. First Reading (Introduction) of Ordinance 668, an Ordinance Vacating a
Sign Easement No Longer Serving a Public Purpose.
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Planning Associate Ericson explained that in conjunction with the platting of the properties
associated with the Walgreens Planned Unit Development, a survey was done on the Midland
Videen land, which revealed two sign easement areas. One easement area is a perpetual
easement originally dedicated to Naegle for the siting of a billboard and is improved accordingly.
The second easement area, located at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and the old alignment
of Edgewood Drive, was dedicated to the owner of the Bel Rae Ballroom, who had used the
location for their Bel Rae Ballroom sign. When the City purchased the Bel Rae Ballroom, it also
acquired the rights to this easement area. The City is not currently using and has no future intent
to use this area for signage or for any other purpose. Because the easement overlaps the area
contemplated by the Walgreens PUD and because the area does not serve a public purpose, the
easement area should be vacated. Ordinance 668 is the document that would accomplish the
proposed vacation.
Planning Associate Ericson advised that a public hearing has been set for Monday, September 11,
2000 at 7:05 p.m., for the second reading and adoption of this ordinance. He recommended
approval the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 668.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Wave the Reading and Introduce First Reading of
Ordinance 668, an Ordinance Vacating a Sign Easement No Longer Serving a Public Purpose.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 669, an Ordinance Authorizing
the Disposal by Sale of Real Property Associated with the Walgreens PUD.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that this ordinance is the Charter-required mechanism by
which the City officially authorizes the transfer of land—the one-acre remnant parcel—to TOLD
Development Company in return for the City receiving approximately 8 acres of the Midland
Videen land. The City Council held a public hearing on August 14, 2000 and approved the first
reading of Ordinance 669. There have been no changes made to the ordinance since its first
reading. Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance
669.
Acting Mayor Stigney asked if anyone wished to provide input. There being none, he entertained
a motion.
MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Wave the Reading, Approve the Second Reading
and Adopt Ordinance 669, an Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal by Sale of Real Property
Associated with the Walgreens PUD.
ROLL CALL: Quick, Marty, Thomason, Stigney.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
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Acting Mayor Stigney stated for the record that this second reading and adoption were approved
by the unanimous vote of the Council.
G. Consideration of Resolution 5458, a Resolution Approving the Final Plat for
the “Mounds View City Hall Addition” related to the Walgreens PUD.
This item was removed from the agenda upon adoption.
H. Consideration of Resolution 5463, a Resolution Approving a Minor
Subdivision of 8132 Long Lake Road.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that Leo Bergeleen has applied for a minor subdivision to
subdivide his lot located at 8132 Long Lake Road and has submitted a Certificate of Survey to
effectuate the subdivision. The subdivided portion would not be used for development purposes,
but would instead be combined with a property fronting Sherwood Road. In essence, this is a
simple land transaction whereby one property owner deeds part of his lot to another property
owner. No new lot would be created by this action. However, because a change in property lines
is involved, the City is required to approve the action, which is defined as a subdivision of land.
Mr. Bergeleen proposes to split off the back 300 feet of the property and has entered into an
arrangement to sell this subdivided portion to a neighbor located at 2565 Sherwood Road, Bob
Pearson. Mr. Pearson is planning to combine Mr. Bergeleen’s rear 300 feet to his own property,
thus no new lot would be created. After the subdivision and land transfer, Mr. Bergeleen’s lot
would be 19,770 square feet.
Staff has forwarded the Certificate of Survey to the City’s Engineering Technician as well as to
the Director of Public Works. Other than dedication of the westerly 30-foot of the subdivided lot
for roadway purposes, no changes or special requirements are necessary. Typically, it is the case
with most minor subdivision that the City will require dedication of perimeter drainage and
utility easement areas. However, because both lots have already been developed and no new
development is being proposed, dedication of new easements would not be needed. The City
Attorney has reviewed the Certificate of Survey and drafted the easement for the roadway
dedication, which was executed by the Bergeleens and sent to the County for recordation.
Planning Associate Ericson explained that most subdivisions, minor or major, are subject to park
dedication requirements. This request is unique in that, again, no new lot is being created and no
new development will occur. Staff has indicated to Mr. Bergeleen and Mr. Pearson that because
of this, no dedication would be required in this instance. The City Attorney has confirmed this
interpretation.
Planning Associate Ericson advised that the Planning Commission and staff recommend
approval or Resolution 5463, a resolution approving a minor subdivision of 8132 Long Lake
Road for Leo and Patricia Bergeleen, subject to stipulations.
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MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Wave the Reading and Approve Resolution 5463, a
Resolution Approving a Minor Subdivision of 8132 Long Lake Road.
Council Member Marty asked if the two property owners to the west were concerned about this
request and if they have been informed of this sale. Planning Associate Ericson stated he is
unable to answer that question.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
I. Consideration of Resolution 5464, Approving Street Projects 2001-1, 2001-2.
Acting City Manager Ulrich explained that the proposed resolution will authorize staff to begin
the proceedings of Street Project 2002-1 County Road H2 and 2001-2 Residential Project No. 3.
These two projects were within the new proposed project map presented at the August 7th
Council Work Session. By authorizing these projects staff will send letters to the property owners
affected by the projects, informing them of the current policies regarding street improvements.
Staff will also be negotiating services from two different consulting engineering firms to serve on
the project teams.
Acting City Manager Ulrich advised that staff also spoke of establishing two Pavement
Condition Indexes (PCI), one that will be the rating at which the pavement segments will be
maintained and the other will be the rating at which the pavements will receive little if any
preventative or permanent maintenance. Staff is recommending that these two ratings be 75 and
45. At a level of 45, the roadway would only be patched to make it driveable until a future
roadway construction improvement is made.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Wave the Reading and Approve Resolution 5464,
Approving Street Projects 2001-1, 2001-2 and to direct staff to establish two Pavement
Condition Indexes (PCI), ratings of 75 and 45, one that will be the rating at which the pavement
segments will be maintained and the other will be the rating at which the pavements will receive
little if any preventative or permanent maintenance.
Acting Mayor Stigney noted at one time the PCI was 70 and now it is being proposed at 75. He
stated he is uncomfortable with what that defines. He stated there are some concerns about one
of the projects in his area and suggested residents of that area be given an opportunity to provide
input.
Council Member Marty stated the consideration for approval is to authorize the scheduling of
neighborhood meetings to see what the neighbor’s desire, not to initiate the project and start
paving.
Acting Mayor Stigney asked if residents will be able to make changes to the project prior to it
occurring and that this action does not allocate moving the project to start. Acting City Manager
Ulrich stated that is correct and he thinks a consulting engineer will be needed to address the
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functionality of the roadway at some point in the process. He reviewed the issues that would be
addressed at the public informational meetings.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated his understanding this action will only bring it before the residents
and then, based on their input, it will be determined if the project moves forward or not. Acting
City Manager Ulrich stated that is correct and when before the Council they will be advised if
there is or is not a favorable consensus of the residents. If there is no consensus, then the Council
will move on and consider the next project.
In response to Acting Mayor Stigney, Acting City Manager Ulrich stated staff was directed by the
Council to review the PCIs and the condition of the streets. He explained how a sealcoat project
does not increase the load capacities or strength of the roadway, but would raise the rating by two
to three points.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated since the resolution establishes a PCI of 75 and 45, he still objects.
Ayes – 3 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
J. Consideration of Charter Commission Resolutions 2000-11, 2000-12.
The Interim City Administrator explained that staff presented Charter Commission Resolutions
2000-11 and 2000-12 to the City Council at the August 21, 2000 Work Session for review and
discussion. Staff was given direction to seek the City Attorney’s opinion of these resolutions.
Findings were as follows:
1. The City was presented with Resolutions 2000-11 and 2000-12, which request and
extension of the review period, for an additional 90 days to consider Ordinances 661 and
662 on August 14, 2000.
2. These resolutions state that they were adopted on August 10, 2000.
3. An official meeting of the Charter Commission was not held on August 10, 2000 due to a
lack of a quorum.
4. Council was presented unapproved minutes of the July 13, 2000, Charter Commission
meeting which stated that a motion was made and seconded to apply for a 90 day
extension regarding Ordinances 661 and 662.
5. The 60-day period of time for the Charter Commission to submit an extension terminated
on August 14, 2000.
Based on these findings the City Attorney stated that the City Council could:
A. Accept the resolutions as the intention of the Charter Commission was to comply with the
60-day period, but erroneously dated the resolutions.
B. Reject the request for the extension, as the proper documents were not submitted with the
given time period.
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Willard Doty, Vice Chair of the Charter Commission, explained that the Charter Commission
Chair is unable to attend due to a family obligation and the Charter Commission Secretary was
also unavailable after the July 13th meeting. He stated they should have changed the date on the
document and initialed it but that mistake was not caught. Mr. Doty explained a decision was
made at the July 13th meeting to request an extension. He stated this is a serious ordinance that
changes the City from being a Clerk Administrator to a City Manager form of government. He
advised that some Charter Commissioners are not opposed to a City Manager form of
government but believe the present proposal needs some work between the Council and Charter
Commission. He urged the Council to consider this careful since they represent the residents and
handing over all the administration of the City to an individual must be carefully looked at. He
stated this consideration before the Council is disputable but does not negate the situation that the
Charter Commission had unanimously passed an extension.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated it appears there is a technicality of the date on the document
submitted when it was actually approved in the prior meeting. Mr. Doty stated that is correct.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated it is being proposed to give the Charter Commission an opportunity
to look at this amendment, and to determine if this is the way to move or if it is documented fully
enough. He stated it would also give residents an opportunity to review proposed amendments
prior to being on the ballot and provide a process where someone else besides the Council has
reviewed it.
Mr. Doty stated it is typical for the Council and Charter Commission to work together on issues
like this prior to going on the ballot. He stated he assumed the City Attorney put this ordinance
together.
City Attorney Long stated he did draft the Charter amendment after looking at a number of city
charters that incorporated charter provisions along with a City Manager form of government. He
stated this was not a statutory Plan B form but similar to a city charter in Albert Lee with other
provisions not provided for in the State Statutes.
Mr. Doty asked if the Council provided input into the ordinance. City Attorney Long stated the
Council asked them to prepare it and then the Council voted on it.
Council Member Quick stated this is not a question and answer time for the person at the dais
with the City Attorney, noting that Mr. Doty has made his comments.
Mr. Doty stated this is a situation where they had applied in time but the form was dated wrong,
as has recently occurred with City staff on other issues. He suggested this is a “heavy issue” and
not one the Council would just want to pass. He suggested the Council and Charter Commission
should look at this together.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated he supports allowing the Charter Commission to have an
opportunity to look at this and believes there was inadequate discussion at the Council level.
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MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Accept Charter Commission Resolutions 2000-11,
2000-12 as the intention of the Charter Commission to comply with the 60-day period but
erroneously dated the resolutions.
Ayes – 2 Nays – 2 (Thomason and Quick) Motion failed.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Reject Charter Commission Resolutions 2000-11,
2000-12 and the request for the extension, as the proper documents were not submitted with the
given time period.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated he feels this would not give the residents something to vote for.
Council Member Quick stated it would give the residents the opportunity to vote on it and the
Council should not take that opportunity from them. He noted the Charter Commission has had
ample time to deal with this issue
Acting Mayor Stigney stated it was approved by the Charter Commission on July 13 and there
was no August meeting due to the lack of a quorum. He stated the actual document was just
misdated so it is up to the Council’s discretion to allow the Charter Commission to review the
document and provide recommendations if there should or should not be any changes.
Council Member Marty stated if this is dragged on, it delays putting the question on the ballot.
City Attorney Long reviewed the timing issue, stating his understanding the date for submitting
language for the November election is September 19 so granting the 90-day extension would be
beyond that date. He stated if the Council wants this on the November ballot, the only way to
assure that happens is to not grant the extension.
Council Member Marty stated he would like the people to have the opportunity to decide without
the need for a special election.
Council Member Thomason agreed that residents are very capable of staying informed and
deciding what type of City government they want. She stated she would like the residents to
have the opportunity to choose and not dictate to them what the City should have.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated the purpose of the Charter Commission is to review changes to the
Charter and this is a significant change. He stated the Council has not done much to look into it
and he thinks the realm of discussion should be with the Charter Commission in discussion with
the Council.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated the Charter Commission has indicated the document is not an ideal
document and he supports allowing the Charter Commission to significantly research it and then
to put it on the ballot.
Ayes – 3 Nay – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried.
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Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
K. Consideration of Park Improvement Expenditures.
Acting City Manager Ulrich advised that the Woodcrest Park playground equipment was
removed due to the wetland project over a year ago. As near as staff can recollect, its was stated
that if the playground structure was not salvageable a new structure would be purchased for the
site. Staff does not recall if a funding source for this purchase was identified at the time. Several
requests and inquiries have been made for a new playground at this site. Staff has not received
any quotes for equipment at this time from any manufactures. Staff is requesting Council
authorization to pursue the purchase of equipment and authorization to utilize Park Dedication
funds for the purchase. Estimated expenses for the structure, border and surrounding fill could be
from $12,000 to $18,000.
Acting City Manager Ulrich advised the Park and Recreation Commission also approved the
replacement of the Hillview hockey boards at their February 10, 1999 meeting. Some confusion
remains as to the direction either the YMCA or City staff received as to submitting this request in
the 2000 budget or for special funding from the Park Dedication fund at the time the Commission
requested additional improvements for various parks. Staff has sought to provide the safest and
most economical maintenance of these boards throughout the 1999-2000-winter season. The
current hockey boards are in excess of 15 years old and in need of replacement. It is at this time
that staff is requesting, with the Commission’s earlier approval, that these boards be replaced,
prior to the 2000-2001 winter season.
Acting City Manager Ulrich advised that staff has received a quote from the same contractor that
constructed the rink at Lambert. Staff has been more than satisfied with the construction
materials, longevity of the rink and workmanship performed on this structure. New hockey
boards for the Hillview rink will be approximately $21,400.00, which includes new posts, boards
and fencing. Staff is also concerned about the skating surface, which is approximately nine years
old. Even though the surface has been sealcoated and painted several times, it still continues to
deteriorate, as is the case with any bituminous surface. Several cracks have been increasing in
width and severity. While this is not of great concern for winter skating, the rink is also utilized
for in-line skating in the summer months. The surface of the rink will need to be added to, to
accommodate the rink configuration. Staff would also request Council consider authorizing
resurfacing of the pavement. A preliminary estimate for this repair would be approximately
$10,000.00. The resurfacing material is a special material designed for both winter flooding and
in-line skating. Staff is seeking information on this product from the contractor and previous
users.
Acting City Manager Ulrich reported a total of approximately $31,400.00 would be required for
the Hillview projects. Staff is aware of the resolution and policy that was recently adopted which
would allow for only the interest on the Park Dedication fund to be spent for improvements. He
stated that at this time, it would seem that this might be the most likely funding source other than
general fund reserves. Park Dedication fees will be received from the Walgreen and Mermaid
projects in the future. A combined amount between $43,400.00 and $49,400.00 will be required
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to complete all of the projects. He stated staff is seeking Council direction and/or approval for
these projects.
MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Authorize staff to pursue the purchase of equipment
for the Woodcrest Park at a cost of approximately $12,000 to $18,000 (which includes structure,
border and surrounding fill), to replace the Hillview hockey boards prior to the 2000-2001 winter
season at a cost of approximately $21,400.00 (which includes new posts, boards and fencing);
and to authorize the resurfacing of the Hillview rink pavement at a cost of approximately
$10,000 with funding to be from the Park Dedication Fund.
Council Member Marty asked about the wetland area at Woodcrest and how it was to be
constructed. Acting City Manager Ulrich stated it is constructed according to plan and explained
how wetlands are restored.
Council Member Marty expressed concern about the park improvements in the north area and
whether it would be maintained and used. Acting City Manager Ulrich stated it is on the
schedule at least three times a year for rough cut mowing and once the playground equipment is
installed, better turf will be established.
Council Member Marty asked when the play equipment can be put in and when the hockey rink
can be started. Acting City Manager Ulrich estimated one to two weeks for the hockey rink and
staff would get quotes this week on the purchase of equipment and installation.
Acting Mayor Stigney stated the Council took action to only spend interest off the Park Fund,
noting this cost is in excess of that amount. He asked if that negates what the Council approved.
Acting City Manager Ulrich stated in a way it does and explained that the Council could place a
condition that the interest for next year not be spent.
Council Member Thomason stated after the Council voted to go ahead with the Woodcrest
project and not specify the fund, Park and Recreation decided to use the money they had
dedicated into the interest bearing account but there as an additional Park Dedication Fund that
was not assigned to this interest bearing account. That additional fund was to remain liquid but
was inadvertently placed in the interest bearing fund. Council Member Thomason stated that
was brought to her attention so she said she would speak to that matter before the Council.
Acting Mayor Stigney explained the City is trying to maintain a fixed level in this fund so
interest can be used in the future.
Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
Mayor Coughlin was not present for the vote.
11. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 5, 2000 – 6:00 P.M.
Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 11, 2000 – 7:00 P.M.
12. ADJOURNMENT
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Acting Mayor Stigney adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Transcribed and recorded by:
Carla Wirth
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 5467
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NOS. 1,
2 AND 3 WITHIN THE MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) for the City of Mounds View, Minnesota (the
“City”), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on November 13, 2000, at approximately
7:00 P.M., to hold a public hearing on the proposed modification Modifications to the Tax Increment
Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3, (all redevelopment districts),
pursuant to and accordance with Minnesota Statutes,, Sections 469.174 through 469.179, inclusive, as
amended, in an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within
the City; and
Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filing of Modifications. City staff is authorized and
directed to work with Ehlers and Associates, Inc., to prepare the Modifications to the Tax Increment
Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and to forward documents to the
appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Ramsey County and Independent School District No. 621. The
City Administrator is authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing, together with an appropriate
map as required by law, to be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City not later than
10, nor more than 30, days prior to November 13, 2000, and to place a copy of the Modifications on file
in the City Administrator’s office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the
public.
Dated: ___________________
Adopted:
_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Interim-City Administrator
RESOLUTION 5468
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OFMOUNDS VIEW AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PLAN AND SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RIGHTS
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View supports Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local
governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View will not discriminate against or harass any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to
public assistance, and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View will use its best effort to afford minority and
female business enterprises with the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in
the performance of contracts for construction projects that the City engages in, and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View will commit the necessary time and
resources, both financially and human, to achieve the goals of Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does
hereby approve the September 2000 Affirmative Action Plan for submission to the State
of Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
Adopted this 11th day of September 2000.
ATTEST:
Mayor, Dan Coughlin
(SEAL)
Interim City Clerk-Administrator, Rick Jopke
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
September 11, 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Description 4
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement 4
Assignment of Responsibility for Affirmative Action Program 6
Dissemination of Affirmative Action Policy and Plan 7
1. Internal Dissemination
2. External Dissemination
Organization Chart 9
Workforce, Availability & Utilization/Underutilization Analyses 10
1. Workforce Analysis
2. Availability Analysis
Goals, Objectives and Timetables for Corrective Action 19
1. Recruitment Sources
2. Applicant Flow Data
3. Training
4. Promotions
5. Merit Increases
6. Disciplinary Actions, Demotions and Terminations
Problem Areas/Deficiency Identification and Analysis 20
Measures to Facilitate Implementation 20
1. Position Description
2. Recruitment
3. City Personnel Policies
4. Selection and Hiring
5. Evaluation of Job Performance
6. Compensation
7. Disciplinary Procedures
8. Training
9. Documentation of “Good Faith” Efforts to Reach Affirmative Action Goals
10. Complaint Procedure
Internal Audit and Reporting Systems 23
Table of Contents…cont.
Affirmative Action Plan for Individuals with Disabilities 24
1. Disabled Individual Affirmative Action Clause
2. Schedule for Review
3. Pre-Employment Medical Exams
4. Accommodations to Physical and Mental Limitations of Employees
5. Compensation
6. Outreach, Positive Recruitment, and External Dissemination of Policy
7. Internal Dissemination of Policy
8. Responsibility for Implementation
9. Development and Execution of Affirmative Action Programs.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Relationship of the City of Mounds View to the State of Minnesota
The City of Mounds View was incorporated as a Village in 1958 under the provisions of
Minnesota State Statutes. In 1979, the residents of Mounds View approved the
adoption of a Home Rule Charter and on January 1, 1980 the City became a Home
Rule Charter City.
As a city in the State of Minnesota, Mounds View acts as an agent of the State in the
enforcement of statewide standards and policies as defined in rule and statute. The
City is also responsible for complying with and enforcing all rules and regulations
promulgated by State agencies which have been made applicable to cities by statute.
The City of Mounds View annually receives funds from a variety of State sources
including, but not limited to, Local Government Aid, Emergency Management, Police,
Training, Municipal State Aid, Police State Aid, and Fire State Aid. Occasionally grant
funding is received from Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council and the State to
carry out specific programs authorized by City Charter or State Statute.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
(Title VII, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363) The City of Mounds View provides equal
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all
applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws, directives and
regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363.
The City of Mounds View will not discriminate against or harass any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, natural origin, sex,
disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity
in a local commission, sexual orientation, or age as defined in Minnesota Statutes
§363.01.
The City will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of
such discrimination. Employment practices include, but are not limited to, hiring,
upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff,
disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.
The City of Mounds View uses its best efforts to afford minority and female business
enterprises with the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the performance
of subcontracts for construction projects that are engaged by the City. The City is
committed to achieving the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
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Action and fully supports the incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action
Rules and regulations in contracts.
EEO/AA Procedures: Compliance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Laws: The City of Mounds View will review its involvement in achieving Affirmative
Action objectives as well as other established criteria. Any employee of the City who
does not comply with the Equal Employment Opportunities Policies and Procedures as
set forth will be subject to disciplinary action. Any subcontractor to the City not
complying with all applicable Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and
regulations of the Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies thereof,
specifically Minnesota Statutes §363 will be encouraged to come into compliance or risk
the loss of future contracts.
The City of Mounds View appoints its City Clerk-Administrator, Kathleen Miller, to
manage the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. She/He will designate personnel
to complete responsibilities including monitoring all Equal Employment Opportunity
activities and reporting the effectiveness of this Affirmative Action Program, as required
by Federal, State and local agencies. The Mounds View City Council will receive and
review reports on the progress of the program. If any employee or applicant for
employment believes she/he has been discriminated against, they should contact the
Mounds View City Clerk-Administrator at 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
or call 763-717-4000.
Mayor, Dan Coughlin Date
Interim City Clerk-Administrator, Rick Jopke Date
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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
The Mounds View City Council authorizes the City Clerk-Administrator to
administer the Affirmative Action Program on behalf of the City. This
accountability encompasses the following:
1. Development of an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Plan/Program that
is consistent with City policies.
2. Coordination of internal and external dissemination of the
City’s EEO/AA policies and plan.
3. Preparation of all reports that are required and the design and
implementation of audit and recording systems to measure the
effectiveness of the Affirmation Action Program.
4. Conducting and/or coordinating EEO/AA training and
orientation of City supervisors, managers and subcontractors
to inform them of their responsibilities pursuant to the
Affirmative Action Plan/Program.
5. Ensuring that managers and supervisors understand
that it is their responsibility to take action to prevent the
harassment of protected class employees and applicants for
employment.
6. Holding regular discussions with managers, supervisors and
employees to ensure that Equal Employment Opportunity
policies are being followed.
7. Ensuring that all minority and female employees are provided equal
opportunity as it relates to organization-sponsored training
programs, recreational/social activities, benefit plans, pay and other
working conditions without regard to race or gender.
8. Reviewing the qualifications of employees to ensure that minorities
and women are given full opportunities for transfers and
promotions.
9. Periodically auditing training programs and hiring and promotion patterns
to remove any impediments to the attainment of our goals and objectives.
10. Providing information to employees or applicants alleging
discrimination of their rights under provisions of the Civil Rights Act
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of 1964 as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of
1972 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act; of legal options for
registering a complaint; and of investigation procedures for all such
complaints.
11. Identifying problem areas and recommending solutions.
12. Investigating all alleged acts of discrimination and recording all
material facts.
13. Serving as liaison between protected class groups and our
organization.
14. Monitoring our subcontractors and work sites to ensure compliance
in such areas as:
a. Proper employment of female and minority employees.
b. Proper posting of EEO posters.
c. Harassment and intimidation free work conditions for female
and minority employees.
15. Reporting to the City Council good faith claims of discrimination.
DISSEMINATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY AND PLAN
1. Internal Dissemination
a. The City Clerk Administrator will instruct, inform and
advise all employees of the responsibilities of
employees in promoting and achieving a policy of
non-discrimination.
b. The goals and objectives of the Affirmative Action
Plan will be communicated to all employees and will
be included in the Personnel Manual which will be
given to all employees. Part-time, seasonal and
temporary employees will have complete access to
copies of the Affirmative Action Plan.
c. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement and
non-discrimination posters will be permanently posted and
conspicuously displayed throughout our organization and at
each of our locations in areas available to employees and
applicants for employment .
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d. The Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer/Contractor clause (EEO/AA Employer/Contractor)
will be included on all City employment application materials
and employment advertisements.
e. Representatives of Organized Labor will be informed of the
Affirmative Action Plan.
f. Labor agreements between any union, federation or
authorized employee representative in the City will include
non-discrimination clauses and will be reviewed to ensure
that they are non-discriminatory.
2. External Dissemination
a. The City Clerk-Administrator will file copies of the Affirmative
Action Plan with the State Department of Human Rights, the
State Employment Service and such minority, handicapped
and women's organizations which benefit from open
recruitment.
b. The City Finance Director shall distribute a statement of the
City's commitment to EEO/AA to all vendors and shall
encourage them to follow similar practices.
c. The City shall make readily available to minorities,
disabled persons, women and protected class groups
the current listing of job opportunities in the City work
force. The City will advertise available positions in a
manner determined by the City to be most appropriate
to reach local minority, disabled and female persons
seeking employment.
e. The City shall include the statement "Equal Opportunity
Employer/Contractor" on all City stationery letterhead,
purchase orders, leases, contracts, advertisements and
documents when possible.
f. Communicate to prospective employees the existence and
contents of our Affirmative Action Plan.
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Organizational Chart Placed Here
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS AND AVAILABILITY AND
UTILIZATION/UNDERUTILIZATION ANALYSES
The City conducted separate analyses for minorities and for women (protected groups).
The purpose of these analyses is to determine if minorities and/or women are currently
being underutilized in the City’s workforce. The results of these analyses are the basis
for establishing the objectives detailed in this document.
1. Workforce Analysis. A workforce analysis is prepared annually if new
positions are added to the City's workforce and/or turnover has occurred
within the City's workforce. This analysis lists full-time, regular positions
ranked from the lowest paid to the highest paid within each department.
For each job title, the total number of incumbents is listed by race and
gender.
2. Availability and Utilization/Underutilization Analysis. An Availability
Analysis has been performed to assist the City in determining whether
minorities and/or women are being underutilized in the City's operations.
The establishment of job groups is necessary for the performance
of an Availability Analysis. The job groups and positions are as
follows:
Managers and Administrators: City Clerk-
Administrator, Finance Director, Police Chief,
Community Development Director, Public Works
Director, Golf Course Manager/Superintendent, Public
Works Foreman, Parks Foreman
Professional: Planner, Assistant to the City
Administrator, Accountant, Head Golf Pro, Economic
Development Coordinator
Technical: Information Services Engineer/Technician, Payroll/Utility
Billing Clerk, Housing Inspector, Assistant Golf Course Professional
Service Workers: Sergeants (2), Investigators (2) and Patrol Officer
(10), Custodian (1)
Clerical: Administrative Assistants (4)
Skilled Craft: Public Works Maintenance (8), Park
Maintenance (1)
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Availability data was obtained for minorities and women from the 1990
Census as provided by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Contract Compliance Division.
Underutilization is determined when there are fewer minorities or women organization-
wide than would reasonably be expected based upon availability. The declaration of
underutilization of women or minorities does not imply or admit any form of
discrimination.
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Administration Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Administrative Assistant $29,552.35-$36,940.44 1 1
Assistant to the City
Administrator
$40,690.94-$50,863.68 1 1
1
City Clerk-Administrator $73,000-$85,000 1 1
TOTAL 3 0 3
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Finance Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Payroll/Utility Billing Clerk $29,330.40-$36,663 1 1
Accountant $37,717.92-$47,147.40 1 1
Finance Director $54,602-$68,252.64 1 1
TOTAL 3 1 2
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Community Development Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Administrative Assistant $29,552.35-$36,940.44 1 1
Housing/Code Enforcement
Inspector
$30,430.40-$37,473.60 1 1
Economic Development
Coordinator
$37,784.06-$47,230.08 1 1
Planner $44,428.80-$50,510.52 1 1
Community Development
Director
$54,436.32-$68,045.40 1 1
TOTAL 5 4 1
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Golf Course Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Assistant Golf Course
Professional
$16,974.34-$21, 217.92
(receives incentive pay)
1 1
Head Golf Pro $25,461.60-$31,827
(receives incentive pay)
1 1
Manager/Superintendent $35,272.51-$44,090.64
(receives incentive pay)
1 1
TOTAL 3 3
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Police Department Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Administrative Assistant $29,552.35-$36,940.44 1 1
Patrol Officers $31,277.40-$48,119.08
(receives longevity pay)
10 10
Investigators $31,277.40-$48,119.08
(receives specialty pay)
2 2
Sergeants $48,244.68-$60,305.76 2 2
Chief $55,964.64-$69,955.80 1 1
TOTAL
16 15 1
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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WORKFORCE ANALYSIS
Department Public Works Company City of Mounds View
Date as of September 18, 2000 Address 2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Job Title (s)
Wage Rate or Salary Range
Total Employees Minority Employees (*)
Total
Total
Male
Total
Female
Male
Female
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
B H AI/
AN
AI/
PI
Custodian $26,000-$31,616 1 1
Administrative Assistant $29,552.35-$36,940.44 1 1
Maintenance $27,040-$37,523.20 9 9
Parks Foreman $29,120-$39,603.20 1 1
Information System
Engineer/Technician
$38,400-$48,000 1 1
Public Works Foreman $38,355.36-$47,944.20 1 1
Director $58,200.58-$72,750.72 1 1
TOTAL
15 14 1
(*) B=Black; H=Hispanic; AI/AN=American Indian/Alaskan Native; A/PI=Asian/Pacific Islander
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Availability Analysis and Utilization/Underutilization Analysis
September 2000
Job Group
Job
Cod
es *
Total
Women Minorities
Utilization
Availability
Utilization
Availability
Number % Number % Numb
er
under
utilize
d
Num
ber
% Number % Number
underutilize
d
Managerial
Professional
Technical
Sales
Workers
Office &
Clerical
Skilled Craft
Operatives
Laborers
Service
Workers
Small Company
Availability
45 8 18% 21 47.03 13 1 2% 4 8.85 3
Column # #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
Instructions:
1. Column 1 = total # in job group.
2. Column 2 = total # of women or minorities in job group.
3. Column 3 = Column 2 / Column 1
4. Column 4 = Column 5 x Column 1. (Round up to the nearest whole number).
5. Column 5 = availability% from 1990 Manpower Information Tables (or from contractor’s 8 - factor analysis).
6. Column 6 = Column 4 - 2.
* Job Codes are the occupation codes used as column headings in 1990 affirmative action statutes. No job codes
are needed for a small company availability analysis.
Source of Availability: St. Paul/Minneapolis MSA
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND TIMETABLES FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION
The City's Availability and Utilization/Underutilization Analysis shows that for the total
workforce there is an underutilization of 13 women and 3 minorities. The City of
Mounds View is committed to fully utilizing women and minority employees at least in
proportion to their availability (See Small Company Availability and Utilization and
Underutilization Analysis) and will maintain an awareness of the need to recruit women
and minorities when vacancies exist and when new positions are created.
The City realizes that if turnover and job creation rates continue as in recent years,
there may be too few opportunities to achieve full utilization of women and minorities in
the short term. In order to achieve our ultimate goal of fully utilizing women and minority
employees in proportion to their availability, the City is committed to increasing its
recruitment efforts by advertising in and with media sources that are traditionally used
by women and minorities. Increasing recruitment efforts will broaden the City’s
applicant pool and ensure that there are more qualified applicants to choose from.
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PROBLEM AREAS/DEFICIENCY IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
The City’s workforce composition consists of 45 employees containing eight females
and one person of color. There are problems of underutilization due, in part, to low
turnover. In an effort to correct this problem, when there is turnover the City will
advertise in women and minority newspapers to increase the applicant pool.
No problems were identified in transferring employees, promotion practices, company
facilities, company sponsored activities, seniority practices and company training
programs.
Evaluation of the City’s total selection process indicates that the City’s programs for
hiring and training employees continue to show a good faith effort to attract qualified
minorities and women. The City will need to undertake efforts in advertising vacancies
and recruiting in a manner that will further encourage qualified minorities and female
applicants to apply for job openings. Also, in an effort to fully and effectively implement
the Affirmative Action Plan, it would benefit the City to encourage healthy attitudes
among employees toward women and minorities by educating employees about the
City’s Affirmative Action Plan, changing demographics and the future of the labor
market.
In the technical phases, contract compliance posters are displayed, employment
applications are kept for at least one (1) year and all subcontractors and vendors are
made aware of our Affirmative Action Policy by the “Equal Opportunity Employer”
message on our letterhead.
MEASURES TO FACILITATE IMPLEMENTATION
The City of Mounds View's personnel practices shall adhere to the principles of Equal
Employment Opportunity. The principles of Equal Employment Opportunity shall be
introduced into all City written personnel policies and shall be reflected in all
negotiations between the City and labor unions that represent authorized bargaining
units of City employees.
To assure progress toward achievement of Affirmative Action goals and to guarantee
equal employment opportunity to all persons, the City of Mounds View shall pursue the
following actions:
1. Position Description. A written position description shall exist for all
regular full-time and part-time positions within the City. These
descriptions shall include a position title, general description of the work,
and shall be available to all employees and prospective job applicants for
review prior to application.
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Position titles and minimum qualifications shall be used in all recruitment
advertising.
2. Recruitment. The City of Mounds View will advertise job openings in the
appropriate media for its labor market. All job advertisements shall state
the title of the position, minimum qualifications, where applications can be
obtained, the filing deadline and other relevant information. All job
advertisements shall include the statement "An Equal Opportunity
Employer/Contractor". In special circumstances the City may add or
substitute the wording "Minorities and women are encouraged to apply".
Announcements for job openings shall regularly be sent to organizations
within the labor market that specifically represent women, minorities and
disabled persons.
3. City Personnel Policies. The Administration Department shall provide for
the revision and ongoing maintenance of the Personnel Manual in an
effort to be consistent with the Affirmative Action Plan.
Each department shall be apprised of Affirmative Action goals and
briefed regarding the City's commitment to achieving those goals.
The employment application form currently utilized is intended to eliminate
artificial employment barriers by not requiring irrelevant information as part
of the selection process.
It shall be inconsistent with the Affirmative Action Program for any hiring
authority of the City to consider race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, handicap, sexual
orientation or disability as a basis for rejecting any individual applicant for
employment.
4. Selection and Hiring. The City shall make a "good faith" effort to meet its
Affirmative Action goals by giving maximum consideration to external
protected class candidates who possess minimum qualifications for City
positions.
5. Evaluation of Job Performance. Probationary periods for entry level and
promotional positions shall be uniformly applied and no protected class
employee shall be subject to a probationary period different in length from
any other employee.
All performance evaluation systems used shall be directly related to actual
performance on the job.
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6. Compensation. All compensation schedules for City employees shall
adhere to State and Federal laws and shall not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, age,
marital status, veteran status, creed, sexual orientation or status with
regard to public assistance.
All fringe benefit schedules shall be equal for members of both sexes and
shall not discriminate against any employed member of a protected class.
7. Disciplinary Procedures. All disciplinary procedures within the City
organization shall be applied equally and shall not discriminate against
any employee on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, national
origin, handicap, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, political
affiliation, sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance.
8. Training. All training programs shall be extended to all employees if the
program is job related and would result in better job performance. No
employee shall be restricted from attending such programs or courses
because of race, color, sex, creed, marital status, religion, national origin,
age, physical disability, adherence to any political or union affiliation,
sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Special
efforts shall be made to include and encourage employees in protected
classes to attend such programs and courses.
9. Documentation of "Good Faith" Efforts to Reach Affirmative
Action Goals. The City Clerk-Administrator shall keep a
written record of the efforts undertaken to meet City goals for
employment of protected class employees.
10. Complaint Procedure
a. City Responsibility. The City has the
responsibility to receive, investigate and
attempt to resolve internal and external
charges of alleged violations of its obligations
to meet Affirmative Action goals. Appropriate
action will be taken to ensure that the rights of
individuals to file complaints or participate in
investigations, hearings or any other procedure
for resolving such complaints will be respected
and not interfered with in any manner.
Should the final decision be adverse to the
complainants, they will be advised that they may
pursue that matter further with the Minnesota
Department of Human Rights or the Department of
Labor.
Complaints, and all actions taken to resolve them through
the City, must be maintained in the strictest confidence. No
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individual should be intimidated, threatened, coerced or
discriminated against by the City for filing a complaint,
furnishing information, or participating in any manner in
investigations, compliance reviews, hearings, or any other
activities related to the administration of the Equal
Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Plan.
b. Applicants’ Rights to File Complaints of Alleged Discrimination.
Applicants who believe the City has violated its obligations may file
written complaints with the City, the Minnesota Department of
Human Rights or the Department of Labor.
c. Employees’ Rights to File Complaints of Alleged Discrimination.
Employees who feel the City has violated its obligations may file
written complaints with the City, the Minnesota Department of
Human Rights or the Department of Labor.
Employees may bring their concerns to the attention
of their immediate supervisor or file a written
complaint directly with the City Clerk-Administrator.
INTERNAL AUDIT AND REPORTING SYSTEM
In order to successfully evaluate the implementation of the City's Affirmative Action
Program, the following data shall be maintained by the City.
1. Reports shall be required from Department Managers on a regular
basis regarding recruitment sources, applicant flow data, training,
promotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, demotions and
terminations.
2. Documentation of Good Faith Efforts to Meet Goal. Annual reports
will be forwarded as requested to the Minnesota Department of
Human Rights documenting the City's efforts to meet the
established goals for the employment of protected class
employees.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS
1. Disabled Individual Affirmative Action Clause. The City of Mounds View shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
physical or mental disability with regard to any position for which the employee or
applicant for employment is qualified. The City of Mounds View agrees to take
affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat
qualified disabled individuals without discrimination based upon their physical or
mental disability in all employment practices such as the following: employment,
promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination,
rates of pay or other forms of compensation and training.
The City of Mounds View agrees to comply with the rules and relevant
orders of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights issued pursuant to
the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The City of Mounds View agrees to
post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices in a form to be prescribed by the Commissioner of
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Such notices shall state the
City of Mounds View's obligation under the law to take affirmative action to
employ and advance in employment qualified disabled employees and
applicants for employment and the rights of these applicants and
employees.
The City of Mounds View shall notify each labor union or representative of
workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other
contract understanding, that the City is bound by the terms of the
Minnesota Human Rights Act and is committed to taking affirmative action
to employ and advance in employment physically and mentally challenged
individuals.
2. Schedule for Review. The City of Mounds View will review all physical
and mental job requirements to the extent that these requirements tend to
screen out qualified disabled individuals. It will be determined whether
these requirements are job related, and consistent with business necessity
and the safe performance of the job. These requirements will be reviewed
when positions become available.
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3. Pre-Employment Medical Exams. The City of Mounds View
may require a comprehensive medical exam after a
conditional offer of employment has been made. The results
of such an examination will not be used to screen out
qualified disabled individuals. Information obtained in
response to such inquires or examinations shall be kept
confidential except that (a) supervisors and managers may
be informed regarding restriction on the work or duties of
disabled individuals and regarding accommodations, (b) first
aid and safety personnel may be informed, to the extent
appropriate, if the condition might require emergency
treatment, and (c) officials, employees, representatives, or
agents of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights or
local human rights agencies investigating compliance with
the Act or local human rights ordinances shall be informed if
they request such information.
4. Accommodations of Physical and Mental Limitations of Employees.
The City of Mounds View shall make a reasonable accommodation
for the physical and mental limitations of an employee or applicant
unless such an accommodation would impose an undue hardship
on the conduct of City business.
5. Compensation. If offering employment or promotions to
disabled individuals, the City of Mounds View shall not
reduce the amount of compensation offered because of any
disability income, pension, or other benefit the applicant or
employee receives from another source.
6. Outreach, Positive Recruitment, and External Dissemination of Policy.
The City of Mounds View will review employment practices to determine
whether the personnel programs provide the required affirmative action for
employment and advancement of qualified disabled individuals. Based
upon the findings of such review, the City of Mounds View shall undertake
appropriate outreach and positive recruitment activities, such as those
listed below:
a. Develop internal communication of the
City's obligation to engage in affirmative
action efforts to employ qualified
disabled individuals in such a manner as
to foster understanding, acceptance,
and support among executive,
management, supervisory, and all other
employees and to encourage such
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persons to take the necessary action to
aid the City of Mounds View in meeting
this obligation.
b. Develop reasonable internal procedures
to ensure that the obligation to engage
in affirmative action to employ and
promote qualified disabled individuals is
being fully implemented.
The City shall make readily available to
disabled individuals a current listing of job
opportunities in the City offices. The City will
advertise available positions in a manner
determined by the City to be most appropriate
to reach local disabled individuals.
c. Periodically inform all employees and
prospective employees of the commitment to
engage in affirmative action to increase
employment opportunities for qualified disabled
individuals.
d. Enlist the assistance and support of
recruiting sources including state
employment security agencies, state
vocational rehabilitation agencies or
facilities, sheltered workshops, college
placement officers, state education
agencies, labor organizations and
organizations of or for disabled
individuals.
e. Establish meaningful contacts with
appropriate social service agencies,
organizations of and for disabled
individuals and vocational rehabilitation
agencies or facilities for the purpose of
receiving advice, technical assistance
and referrals.
f. Review employment records to
determine the availability of promotable
and transferable qualified known
disabled individuals presently employed
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and to determine whether their present
and potential skills are being fully
utilized or developed.
g. Include disabled workers when
employees are pictured in consumer,
promotional or help-wanted advertising.
h. Take positive steps to attract qualified disabled
persons not currently in the workforce who
have requisite skills and can be recruited
through affirmative action measures.
7. Internal Dissemination of Policy. Realizing that an outreach
program is ineffective without adequate internal support from
department heads and supervisory personnel and other employees
who may have had limited contact with disabled persons in the
past, and in order to assure greater employee cooperation and
participation the City of Mounds View shall disseminate this policy
internally as follows:
a. Include Plan in Personnel Manual.
b. Departments shall discuss with new employees the
policy and explain individual employee
responsibilities.
c. Meet with union officials to inform them of the Policy and
request their cooperation.
d. Include non-discrimination clauses in all union agreements
and review all contractual provisions to ensure they are non-
discriminatory.
e. Post the Policy Statement on the bulletin board, including a
statement that employees and applicants are protected from
coercion, intimidation, interference or discrimination for filing
a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the
Minnesota Human Rights Act.
8. Responsibility for Implementation. The City Clerk-
Administrator is responsible for Mounds View's affirmative
action activities and will conduct the following activities:
a. Develop policy statements, affirmative action programs and
internal and external communication techniques to be certain
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the City of Mounds View’s policies are being followed. In
addition, supervisors shall be advised that:
1. Their work performance is being evaluated on the
basis of their affirmative action efforts and results, as
well as other criteria.
2. The City of Mounds View is obligated to prevent
harassment of protected class employees or
applicants for employment.
b. Design and implement an audit and reporting system that
will:
1. Measure effectiveness of the City’s plan.
2. Indicate need for remedial action.
3. Determine the degree to which objectives have been
attained.
4. Ensure that each department is in compliance with
the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Act.
c. Serve as liaison between the City of Mounds View and the
Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
d. Serve as liaison between the City of Mounds View and
organizations of and for disabled persons.
e. Keep Department Heads informed of the latest
developments in the entire affirmative action area.
9 Develop and Execute Affirmative Action Programs. The Affirmative Action
Plan for the City of Mounds View shall be developed and executed as
follows:
a. Job qualifications shall be made available
to all employees involved in the recruitment,
screening, selection, and promotion
process
b. The City of Mounds View shall evaluate the
total selection process including training
and promotion to ensure freedom from
stereotyping disabled persons in a manner
which limits their access to all jobs for
which they are qualified.
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c. All personnel involved in the recruitment,
screening, selection, promotion,
disciplinary, and related processes shall be
carefully selected and trained to ensure that
the commitments in the Affirmative Action
Program are implemented.
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APPENDIX I
RECRUITMENT RESOURCES
Working Opportunities for Women
2700 University Avenue
Suite 120
Minneapolis, MN 55114
Minnesota Department of Economic Security
Job Bank
390 North Robert
St. Paul, MN 55101
Anoka County Job Service
8008 Highway 65 NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Minnesota Workforce Center
2098 11th Avenue E.
North St. Paul, MN 55109-5112
RESOLUTION NO. 5469
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCE OF
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby grant a variance
of the street light installation standards for the installation of a street light at the intersection of
the path and Adams Street and;
WHEREAS, a petition has been received and signed by the residents of the area
requesting such installation and;
WHEREAS, the installation of this street light will provide increased awareness of
pedestrians exiting the path during the night time hours and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, does hereby grant a variance of the street light installation standards for the installation of
a street light at the intersection of the path and Adams Street.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST: ______________________________
MAYOR
(SEAL) ______________________________
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 5470
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PUBLIC WORKS
BARGAINING UNIT CONTRACT 2001 -2002
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mounds View does hereby ratify the Public
Works Bargaining Unit Contract for the years 2001 and 2002, with the following amendments.
A. Wage increase for 2001 is 3% for all classifications
B. Wage increase for 2002 is 4% for all classifications
C. Safety shoe allotment will be $90 for 2001, $100 for 2002
D. Jacket allotment will be $85 for the term of the contract
E. Prescription Safety Glasses will be $100 for 2001, $120 for 2002
F. Standby Duty (Beeper) Compensation will be 9 hours of overtime for the
term of the contract
G. Language will be added to allow the overtime paid on holiday call outs
which fall on weekends, for the holiday itself, not the observed day off.
This is for City recognized holidays only.
H. Language will be added to extend the severance package for early
retirement to allow for the utilization of funds, (65% of employee’s
unused sick leave) to pay for health benefits to coordinate with the Social
Security retirement age for full benefits, as long as those individual funds
are available.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, does hereby ratify the Public Works Bargaining Unit Contract for the years, 2001 and
2002 with the aforementioned amendments.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST: ______________________________
MAYOR
(SEAL) ______________________________
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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Item No. 7G
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: September 11, 2000
Type of Business: C.A.
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: Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works
Item Title/Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 5471 Extending Health
Insurance Contribution for Public Works Bargaining Unit and
Non-Union City Employees
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
Several weeks ago the City Council authorized staff to reopen the remainder of the Public Works
Bargaining Unit 2000 Contract and offer the same health insurance contribution by the City to
the employees of that unit. Also authorized was to amend the Personnel Policy, which identifies
the health insurance contribution amount for the Non-Union City employees. Resolution No.
utilizes the same language for these two groups as the approved Police contracts. The effective
date of this action will be for the October 2000 health insurance premium.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 5471, Extending Health Insurance
Contribution for the Public Works Bargaining Unit and Non-Union City Employees.
___________________________________
Michael Ulrich, Interim City Administrator
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City of Mounds View Staff Report
August 29, 2018
Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 5471
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION EXTENDING HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
BARGAINING UNIT 2000 CONTRACT AND NON-UNION CITY EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the Police Unions negotiated the City health insurance contribution, to it’s members, in their
most recent contract, whereas the City contributes 80% of the premium and the employee contributes the remaining
20% and;
WHEREAS, if the cost of the family health insurance premium increases by more than fifteen percent
(15%) in any given year, the EMPLOYER and the Bargaining Unit agree to renegotiate the amount of the increase
that exceeds fifteen percent (15%) and;
WHEREAS, this contribution differs from the amount currently in the year 2000 contract with the Public
Works Bargaining Unit and;
WHEREAS, the Police Union’s contract amount for the City health insurance contribution also differs from
the amount currently received by Non-Union City Employees and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mounds View, has directed staff to open the 2000 Public
Works Bargaining Unit Contract to extend the City’s contribution to family health insurance and;
WHEREAS, the City Council has also directed staff to extended this percentage amount to the Non-Union
City employees and;
WHEREAS, the following language will amend the year 2000 Public Works Bargaining Unit contract and
also amend the current Personnel Policy regarding the City’s health insurance policy.
A. The EMPLOYER will contribute to each employee per month a maximum amount equal to
eighty percent (80%) of the lowest cost family health insurance for employee and family
health insurance and basic life insurance.
B. Employees may designate any unused portion of the eighty percent (80%) amount to provide
dental coverage and/or supplemental life insurance offered according to established guidelines
through the City’s plans.
C. If the cost of the family health insurance premium increases by more than fifteen percent
(15%) in any given year, the EMPLOYER and the Bargaining Unit agree to renegotiate the
amount of the increase that exceeds fifteen percent (15%).
D. The Non-Union employees would be extended the same amount negotiated as the Police
Unions and the Public Works Bargaining Unit and;
WHEREAS, City’s contribution amount will be effective for the October 2000 health insurance premium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View, does hereby
change the amount of the City’s health insurance contribution for the Non-Union City employees and the remainder
of the Public Works Bargaining Unit 2000 contract effective for the October 2000 premium, with the aforementioned
amendments.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST: ______________________________
MAYOR
(SEAL) ______________________________
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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Item No. 7H
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: 09/11/00
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 Members
From: Rick Jopke, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 5474 Requesting That Ramsey
County Investigate and Implement Pedestrian Safety
Improvements on County Highway 10.
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
BACKGROUND
At the September 5, 2000 work session staff updated the Council on the status of the Highway 10
Study. Staff also indicated that Highway 10 is now officially under county jurisdiction and that
the County is committed to working with the City to investigate changes that will improve both
vehicular and traffic safety along County Highway 10. A revised work plan for phase two of the
Highway 10 Study was also presented and the City Council indicated that staff should proceed to
work with county staff on addressing immediate safety concerns. Staff has communicated that to
county staff.
Staff has drafted the attached Resolution No. 5474 for City Council consideration. This
resolution requests that the County address short term safety concerns by reducing the speed
limit, adding more speed limit signs, increasing signal walk-time, increasing crosswalk signage
and identification, and improving crosswalk visibility.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 5474 Requesting Safety-Related
Improvements on County Highway 10.
______________________________________
Rick Jopke, Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 5474
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT RAMSEY COUNTY INVESTIGATE AND
IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY
HIGHWAY 10
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has turned over jurisdiction of the roadway in the City of
Mounds View formerly known as Trunk Highway No. 10 to Ramsey County; and
WHEREAS, said roadway is now known as County Road 10; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has identified a number of pedestrian safety concerns
along said roadway; and
WHEREAS, there has been a pedestrian fatality and other vehicle/pedestrian incidents along
said roadway; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County staff has indicated a commitment to work with the City of Mounds
View to investigate changes that will improve both vehicular and pedestrian safety along County
Highway 10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View hereby requests that
Ramsey County investigate and implement as soon as possible the following changes to improve
pedestrian safety on Highway 10:
1. Reduce the speed limit on County Highway 10 from 50 mph to 40 or 45 mph.
2. Install additional speed limit signs.
3. Increase signal pedestrian walk-time.
4. Increase crosswalk signage and identification.
5. Increase crosswalk marking visibility
Adopted this 11th Day of September, 2000.
______________________________________
Dan Coughlin, Mayor
______________________________________
Rick Jopke, Acting City Clerk/Administrator
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Item No: 7J
Meeting Date: September 11, 2000
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 & City Council
From: James Ericson, Planner
Item Title/Subject: Discussion and Consideration of a Request for an
Extension of a Conditional Use Permit for an
Assisted Living Senior Residential Facility Located at
2670 County Road I, Requested by MSP Real
Estate, Inc.
Date of Report: September 7, 2000
Background:
On September 13, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution 5345 which approved
of a conditional use permit for a 46-room, two-level assisted living senior residential
facility at 2670 County Road I. The applicant, MSP Real Estate, Inc., has not yet
commenced construction of the approved facility, and the site remains unimproved at
this point.
Discussion:
Section 1125.01, Subd. 3f of the City Code states that “Whenever, within one year
after granting a conditional use permit, the work as permitted by the permit shall not
have been completed, then such permit shall become null and void unless a petition for
extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City Council.
Such extension shall be requested, in writing, and filed with the City Clerk-Administrator
at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the original conditional use permit.” In
addition, the Code states that a good faith attempt shall have been made by the
applicant to complete the work allowed for in the CUP.
Milo Pinkerton, representing MSP Real Estate, Inc., has requested such an extension,
citing economic and financial factors as the basis for the delay. He indicates that a one-
year extension would give them enough time to begin construction.
The Planning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting on September 6, 2000,
and approved Resolution 636-00, a resolution which recommends approval of the CUP
extension contingent upon the applicant reapplying for and gaining approval of a
development review for the facility. Staff has drafted Resolution 5475 with the same
requirement.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 5475 to grant the one-year extension for a conditional use permit
for an assisted living facility at 2670 County Road I, subject to reapplication and
approval of a development review.
MSP CUP Extension
September 11, 2000
Page 2
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James Ericson, Planner
Attachments:
1. Letter from the Applicant
2. Architectural Rendering of the Facility
3. Planning Commission Resolution 636-00
4. City Council Resolution 5475
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 636-00
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED ASSISTED LIVING
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 2670 COUNTY ROAD I;
PLANNING CASE NO. 559-99.
WHEREAS, Milo Pinkerton, representing MSP Real Estate, has applied for an extension of
the conditional use permit for an assisted living senior residential facility at 2670 County Road I,
approved on September 13, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Pinkerton has submitted this request in writing and within the prescribed
time-period as outlined in Section 1125.01, Subd. 3f; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as follows:
Tract ΑA≅, Registered Land Survey 414
Ramsey County, State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission believes the proposed use for which
the CUP was granted remains consistent with the proposed comprehensive plan, which identifies this
land as Mixed Use Planned Unit Development; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission believes the applicant has made a
good faith attempt to commence work on this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission
does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a one-year extension of the conditional use
permit approved on August 13, 1999, contingent upon the applicant reapplying for and gaining
approval of a development review for the facility.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff
to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 6th day of September, 2000.
_______________________________
Jerry Peterson, Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Rick Jopke, Community Development Director
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 5475
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AT 2670 COUNTY ROAD I;
PLANNING CASE NO. 559-99.
WHEREAS, Milo Pinkerton, representing MSP Real Estate, has applied for an extension of
the conditional use permit for an assisted living senior residential facility at 2670 County Road I,
approved on September 13, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Pinkerton has submitted this request in writing and within the prescribed
time-period as outlined in Section 1125.01, Subd. 3f; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as follows:
Tract ΑA≅, Registered Land Survey 414
Ramsey County, State of Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council believes the proposed use for which the CUP
was granted remains consistent with the proposed comprehensive plan, which identifies this land as
Mixed Use Planned Unit Development; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council believes the applicant has made a good faith
attempt to commence work on this project; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission reviewed this request at their meeting
on September 6, 2000, and recommended approval of said extension contingent upon the applicant
reapplying for and gaining approval of a development review for the facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
approve a one-year extension of the conditional use permit approved on August 13, 1999, contingent
upon the applicant reapplying for and gaining approval of a development review for the facility.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
_______________________________
Dan Coughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Michael Ulrich, Interim City Clerk/Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE NO. 668
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN UNUSED EASEMENT FOR SIGNAGE PURPOSES IN THE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW.
WHEREAS, the City has acquired an easement for signage purposes, as legally described on Exhibit A and
recorded with the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles as document no. 1072932;
WHEREAS, the property subject to said easement is to be developed in a manner consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and in a manner that furthers the public interest;
WHEREAS, the developer has requested vacation of the easement as part of the plat of Mounds View City Hall
Addition;
WHEREAS, continued use of the easement for signage purposes is not needed for a public purpose;
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. 668.
Subdivision 1. The City has determined that the easement for signage purposes is no longer needed for a public
purpose, and that it is in the public interest to vacate such easement described as follows:
See Exhibit A.
Subd. 2. The easement, as described in Exhibit A of this ordinance, is hereby released, extinguished and vacated.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 28th day of August, 2000.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 11th day of September, 2000.
Dan Coughlin, Mayor
Michael Ulrich,
Interim City Clerk-Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Exhibit A
Legal Description of Easement to be Vacated
Commencing at the most westerly corner of Lot 15 Block 5 Pinewood Terrace No. 2 thence northwesterly along the
southwesterly line of said Block 5 444.06 feet to the point of beginning; thence northeasterly at right angles 40 feet thence
northwesterly parallel with said southwesterly line of Block 5 to the southerly extension of the westerly line of Lots 17-22 said
Block 5, thence south along said line extended to the southwesterly line of said Block 5 thence southeasterly to the point of
beginning.
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Resolution No. 5473
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
A resolution authorizing a levy certification property tax rate increase for the year 2001
pursuant to State Statutes.
WHEREAS, State Statutes require taxing jurisdictions to pass a resolution prior to October 20th if
they wish to have a tax rate increase as defined by the Statute over the previous year’s tax rate;
WHEREAS, the preliminary budget provides for an increase in the tax levy;
WHEREAS, said Statutes formula for calculating an increase in the City’s year 2001 property tax
rate indicated that there will be an increase; and
WHEREAS, the City considered this increase at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting which
meets the requirement of a public hearing as defined in said statute.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota
that said City does hereby authorize that the property tax rate for the year 2001 be greater than that for
the year 2000.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
Mayor
Clerk-Administrator
Resolution No. 5472
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
A resolution certifying the 2001 proposed operating budget
and property tax levy, and setting the date for a public hearing
on said budget and levy pursuant to State Statutes.
WHEREAS, State Statutes require taxing jurisdictions to adopt a proposed levy on or before
September 15th for the subsequent year;
WHEREAS, said Statutes also require taxing jurisdictions to select a date for a public hearing and
continuation hearing, if necessary, on its budget and proposed property tax levy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Mounds View,
Minnesota:
1) Pursuant to State Statutes, the following proposed 2001 Budgets are hereby adopted:
General Fund $4,359,769
Fire Bonds 68,846
2) Pursuant to State Statutes, the following proposed 2001 property tax levy (net levy after
deducting homestead and agricultural credit aid) is hereby adopted:
General Fund $2,098,070
Fire Bonds 68,846
Total $2,166,916
3) A public hearing on the Proposed 2000 Budget and property tax levy will be held at 6:00 p.m.
on December 4, 2000 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds
View, Minnesota 55112. Should it be necessary to continue the meeting at a later date, such
continuation meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 11, 2000 in said Council
Chambers.
Adopted this 11th day of September, 2000.
Mayor
Clerk-Administrator
Item No. 10D
Staff Report No.
Meeting Date: 9/11//00
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: Issuance of business and kennel licenses for
2000-2001
Date of Report: August 29, 2018
In mid-May I mailed renewal letters to all City of Mounds View businesses indicating
that their business licenses would expire June 30, 2000. I asked that the appropriate
applications, tax clearance forms, worker’s compensation forms, fees and proof of
insurance be submitted by June 16, 2000 in order to have my report complete for the
June 26, 2000 Council meeting. Several businesses missed this deadline.
I recently received completed license applications from KFC and Dominos Pizza, the
last of the unlicensed businesses in the City. Neither of these businesses has any
health, tax, utility or police violations that warrant denying the license.
In addition, commercial and residential kennel license applications have been submitted
by Sham-O-Jets Kennels and Geraldine Grosslein. Both applicants have paid the
required fee and neither has any police violations that warrant denying the requested
kennel licenses.
Recommendation: Approve business licenses for KFC and Dominos and kennel
licenses for Sham-O-Jets Kennels and Geraldine Grosslein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Givonna Reed, Assistant to the City Administrator
Item No: 10 C
Meeting Date: September 11, 2000
Type of Business: CB
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: James Ericson, Planner
Item Title/Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 663, an
Ordinance Creating Licensing and Siting
Requirements to Administer and Regulate Tattoo
and Body Piercing Establishments.
Date of Report: September 6, 2000
Background:
The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 663 at its meeting on August 14,
2000. On August 28, 2000, the City Council directed staff to review Anoka County’s
tattoo ordinance and tabled action on the second reading until September 11, 2000.
Discussion:
Staff spoke with Spencer Pierce, a manager in the Community Health and Environmental
Services Department of Anoka County. Mr. Pierce indicated that their ordinance is
twenty years old and is not as current as they’d like it to be. A copy of Anoka County’s
ordinance is attached for the Council’s reference.
Staff carefully reviewed Anoka County’s ordinance and while different in its wording, the
purpose and intent is similar to the extent pertaining to tattoos. (The County has no
ordinances concerning body piercing.) Staff would not recommend any changes to
Ordinance 663 based on the Anoka County ordinance.
One change has been made to the Ordinance 663 that differs from the version approved
for first reading. Section 515.10, Subd. 1a of the ordinance (Page 7) has been revised to
prohibit tattooing or piercing on minors altogether rather than with parental consent. This
change supported by staff was suggested by someone within the industry as a means to
prevent tattoos and piercings on minors and to relieve the tattoo and body piercing
establishment of the need to make judgment calls regarding the legitimacy of purported
parents and legal guardians.
Recommendation:
Approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 663.
______________________
James Ericson, Planner
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ORDINANCE NO. 663
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A NEW CHAPTER OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE TATTOO, BODY PIERCING,
BODY BRANDING, BODY SCARRING AND BODY PAINTING ESTABLISHMENTS
AND TO REVISE TITLE 1100 (THE ZONING CODE) PERTAINING TO SUCH USES
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 500 of the Mounds View Municipal code shall be amended by the creation of a new
Chapter 515 as follows:
Chapter 515
Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Scarring And Body Painting
Establishments
SECTION:
515.01. Findings, Purpose and Intent
515.02. Definitions
515.03. License Required
515.04. General Rule
515.05. License Application
515.06. Application and Investigation Fees
515.07. Application Verification and Consideration
515.08. Persons Ineligible for a License
515.09. Locations Ineligible for a Tattoo and Body Piercing Enterprise License
515.10. General License Requirements
515.11. Health and Sanitation Requirements
515.12. License Terms, Renewals
515.13. Suspension; Revocation
515.14. Temporary Tattooing, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Scarring Or Body
Painting Event License.
515.01: FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose of this section is to
regulate the business of tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body scarring or body painting
in order to protect the health and welfare of the general public. The City Council finds that the
experience of other cities indicates that there is a connection between tattooing and hepatitis and
other health problems. The City Council finds that stringent regulations governing tattooing can
minimize the hepatitis and disease risk and therefore protect the general health and welfare of the
community.
515.02: DEFINITIONS: The following definitions apply in this Chapter of this Code.
References hereafter to “sections” are, unless otherwise specified, references to sections in this
Chapter. Defined terms remain defined terms whether or not capitalized.
“Body piercing” means any method of puncturing the skin of a person by the aid of needles or
other instrument designed or used to puncture the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry or
other objects in or through the human body. “Body piercing” shall not refer to any medical
procedure performed by a licensed physician or medical specialist.
“Body branding” means impressing or burning a mark or figure on the skin of a person with a
hot object or flame.
“Body painting” means applying color, pigment or paint to an area of the skin that exceeds three
square inches.
“Body scarification or scarring” means any method by which a scar is applied to or left upon a
body.
“Clean” means the absence of dirt, grease, rubbish, garbage, odor and other offensive, unsightly,
or extraneous matter.
“Good repair” means free of corrosion, breaks, cracks, chips, pitting, excessive wear and tear,
leaks, obstructions, and similar defects so as to constitute a good and sound condition.
“Enforcement officer” means the Chief of Police or designee.
“Operate” means to own, manage or conduct, or to have control, charge or custody over.
“Specialist” means that person performing the tattooing, piercing, branding or painting within a
licensed tattoo and body piercing enterprise.
“Tattoo and body piercing enterprise” means a place of business where all or some of the
following services are provided to the public for consideration: tattooing, body piercing, body
branding, body scarring or body painting.
“Tattooing” means the marking of the skin of a person by insertion of permanent colors by
introducing them through puncture of the skin.
515.03: LICENSE REQUIRED:
Subd. 1. Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment License: It is unlawful to
operate, offer, engage in or carry on tattooing, body piercing, body scarring, body
branding or body painting without a tattoo and/or body piercing license.
Subd. 2. Tattoo and Body Piercing Specialist License: It is unlawful to practice, administer or
provide tattoo, body piercing, body scarring or body branding services in the City without a
tattoo and/or body piercing specialist license
515.04. GENERAL RULE: The owner or operator of a licensed tattoo and body piercing
establishment may employ only licensed tattoo and body piercing specialists to provide tattoo,
piercing, branding, scarring or painting services. The owner or operator of a licensed tattoo and body
piercing enterprise need not be licensed as a tattoo and body piercing specialist unless that owner or
operator personally provides tattoo, piercing, branding, scarring or body painting services.
515.05: LICENSE APPLICATION:
Subd. 1. Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment License: The application for a tattoo and body
piercing establishment license must contain the following information:
a. For all applicants:
(1) Whether the applicant is an individual, corporation, partnership or other form of
organization;
(2) The legal description of the premises to be licensed together with a plan of the area
showing dimensions, location of buildings, street access and parking facilities;
(3) The floor number, street number and rooms where the tattoo, piercing, branding,
scarring or bady painting services are to be conducted;
(4) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are due and payable for the
premises to be licensed have been paid, and if not, the years and amounts that are unpaid;
(5) If the application is for a premises either planned or under construction or undergoing
substantial alteration, the application must be accompanied by preliminary plans showing the
design of the proposed premises; if the plans for design are on file with the building inspector, no
plans need be submitted;
(6) The name and street address of the business if it is to be conducted under a
designation, name or style other than the name of the applicant, and a certified copy of the
certificate required by Minnesota Statutes, section 333.02;
(7) Any other information that the City Council may require.
b. For applicants who are individuals:
(1) The name and date of birth and of the applicant and applicant's residence address;
(2) If the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's
name, and if so, the name or names and information concerning the dates and places where used;
(3) Residence addresses of the applicant during five (5) years preceding the date of
application;
(4) The type, name and location of every business or occupation the applicant has been
engaged in during the preceding five (5) years;
(5) Names and addresses of the applicant's employers for the preceding five (5) years;
(6) If the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime or violation of an ordinance
other than a minor traffic offense; if so, the applicant must furnish information as to the time,
place and offense involved in the convictions;
(7) If the applicant has ever been engaged in the operation of tattoo, piercing, branding,
scarring or body painting services; if so, the applicant must furnish information as to the name,
place and length of time of the involvement in such activity.
c. For applicants that are partnerships:
(1) The names and addresses of general and limited partners and the information
concerning each general partner described in subdivision 1b of this Section;
(2) The managing partners must be designated, and the interest of each general and
limited partner in the business must be disclosed;
(3) A true copy of the partnership agreement must be submitted with the application, and
if the partnership is required to file a certificate as to a trade name under Minnesota Statutes,
section 333.02, a certified copy of that certificate must be submitted.
The license--if issued--will be in the name of the partnership.
d. For applicants that are corporations:
(1) The name of the organization, and if incorporated, the state of incorporation;
(2) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation, and, if a foreign corporation, a
certificate of authority as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 303.02;
(3) The name of the general manager, corporate officers, proprietor, and other person in
charge of the premises to be licensed, and the information about those persons described in
subdivision lb;
(4) A list of the persons who own or have a controlling interest in the corporation or
organization or who are officers of the corporation or organization, together with their addresses
and the information regarding such persons described in subdivision 1b of this Section.
Subd. 2. Tattoo and body piercing specialist license: The application for a tattoo and body piercing
specialist license must contain the following information:
a. The applicant's name and address;
b. The applicant's current employer;
c. The applicant's employers for the previous five (5) years, including employer's name, address
and dates of employment;
d. The applicant's residence address for the previous five (5) years;
e. The applicant's social security number, date of birth, home telephone number, weight, height,
color of eyes and color of hair;
f. If the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, crime or violation of an ordinance other
than a minor traffic offense and, if so, the time, place and offense involved in the convictions;
g. If the applicant has ever used or been known by a name other than the applicant's name, and if
so, the name or names and information concerning dates and places where used;
h. Evidence that the applicant:
(1) Has current insurance coverage over one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for
professional liability in the practice of tattooing, piercing, branding, scarring or body painting;
(2) Has a minimum four years of experience and training from a established professional
establishment;
(3) Is affiliated with, employed by or owns a tattoo and piercing enterprise licensed by the
City;
(4) Whether the applicant holds a current tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body
scarring or body painting license from any other governmental unit;
(5) Whether the applicant has previously been denied a tattooing, body piercing, body
branding, body scarring or body painting license from any other governmental unit.
(6) Any other information that the City Council may require.
515.06: APPLICATION AND INVESTIGATION FEES: The fees for tattoo and piercing
enterprise and specialist licenses are set forth from time to time by City Council resolution. An
investigation fee will be charged for tattoo and piercing enterprise licenses. An application for either
license must be accompanied by payment in full of the required license and investigation fees, if
applicable.
515.07: APPLICATION VERIFICATION AND CONSIDERATION:
Subd. 1. Tattoo and piercing enterprise license: The Clerk-Administrator must verify the information
supplied on the license application and investigate the background, including the criminal
background, of the applicant to assure compliance with this Section. Within ninety (90) days of
receipt of a complete application and fee for a tattoo and piercing enterprise license, the Clerk-
Administrator must make a written recommendation to the City Council as to issuance or non-
issuance of the license. The City Council may order additional investigation if it deems it
necessary, but must grant or deny the application within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt
by the Clerk-Administrator of the complete application and required fees.
Subd. 2. Tattoo and piercing specialist license: Within ninety (90) days of receipt of a complete
application and fee for a tattoo and piercing specialist license, the Clerk-Administrator must grant
or deny the application. Notice will be sent to the applicant upon a denial informing the
applicant of the right to appeal to the City Council within twenty (20) days. If an appeal is
properly made, the matter will be placed on the next available City Council agenda.
515.08: PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE:
Subd. 1. Tattoo and Body Piercing Enterprise License: A tattoo and body piercing enterprise license
may not be issued to an individual who:
a. Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
b. Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed as prescribed by
Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subdivision 2, and who has not shown competent
evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties and
responsibilities of a licensee as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03, subdivision
3;
c. Does not have the legal authority to be employed in the United States;
d. Is not of good moral character or repute;
e. Is not the real party in interest of the enterprise;
f. Has misrepresented or falsified information on the license application.
Subd. 2. Tattoo and Body Piercing Specialist License: A tattoo and body piercing specialist license
may not be issued to a person who does not meet the minimum training requirement or could not
qualify for a tattoo and body piercing enterprise license or who is not affiliated with or employed
by a person or entity holding a tattoo or body piercing enterprise license.
515.09: LOCATIONS INELIGIBLE FOR TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING
ENTERPRISE LICENSE:
Subd. 1. A tattoo and body piercing enterprise may not be licensed if the enterprise is located on
property on which taxes, assessments or other financial claims to the state, county, school district
or City are due and delinquent. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 278.01-278.13, questioning the amount or validity of taxes, the City Council
may on application waive strict compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted,
however, for taxes or any portion thereof, which remain unpaid for a period exceeding one (1)
year after becoming due.
Subd. 2. Zoning Compliance: A tattoo and body piercing enterprise may not be licensed if the location
of such enterprise is not in conformance with Title 1100 of the Mounds View Municipal Code.
515.10: GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Subd 1. General licensing requirements are as follows:
Tattoos on minors. No person shall tattoo, pierce, scar, brand or paint any person under the
age of 18.
Prohibition on license transfer. The license granted is for the person and the premises named
on the approved license application. No transfer of a license shall be permitted from place-to-place
or from person-to-person without first complying with the requirements of an original application,
except in the case in which an existing noncorporate licensee is incorporated and incorporation does
not affect the ownership, control, and interest of the existing licensed establishment.
Hours of operation. A licensee shall not be open for business for tattooing before 8:00 a.m.
nor after 10:00 p.m.
Licensed premises. The tattoo, body piercing, body branding, body scarring, body painting
enterprise license is only effective for the compact and contiguous space specified in the approved
license application. If the licensed premises is enlarged, altered, or extended, the licensee shall
inform the Clerk-Administer.
Adherance to Codes. The tattoo, body piercing, body scarring, body branding, body painting
enterprise shall comply with applicable Minnesota Statutes and all titles, chapters and sections of the
Mounds View City Code, including those expressly stated as follows: Chapter 513, Adult
Establishments; Section 514.11, Subd. 5, regarding prohibited massages; and Title 600, Public
Health and Safety.
Effect of license suspension or revocation. No person shall solicit business or offer to
perform tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body scarring or body painting services while under
license suspension or revocation by the City.
Maintenance of order. The licensee shall be responsible for the conduct of the business being
operated and shall at all times maintain conditions of order.
Employee lists. The licensee shall provide to the Clerk-Administrator a list of employees
who perform tattooing, body piercing, body branding body scarification or body painting at the
licensed establishment and shall verify that each employee has received a copy of Chapter 515.
Liability insurance. All licensees shall have at all times a valid certificate of insurance issued
by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota indicating that the
licensee is currently covered in the licensed business by a liability insurance policy. The minimum
limits of coverage for such insurance shall be:
(1) Each claim, at least $200,000;
(2) Each group of claims, at least $500,000.
Such insurance shall be kept in force during the term of the license and shall provide for notification
to the City prior to termination or cancellation. A certificate of insurance shall be filed with the City.
515.11: HEALTH AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS:
Subd. 1. No person shall engage in the practice of tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body
scarring or body painting at any place in the City without complying with the following
regulations:
(a) Lavatory requirement. Every place where tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body
scarification or body painting is practiced shall be equipped with an adequate and
conveniently located toilet room and hand lavatory for the accommodation of employees and
patrons. The hand lavatory shall be supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure;
shall be maintained in good repair at all times; and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition. Toilet fixtures and seats shall be of a sanitary open front design and readily
cleanable. Easily cleanable, covered receptacles shall be provided for waste materials. Every
lavatory facility shall be provided with an adequate supply of hand cleansing compound and
single-service sanitary towels or hand-drying devices.
(b) Skin infection. No person having a communicable disease, skin infection or other
diseases of the skin shall be tattooed, pierced, scarred, branded or painted.
(c) Sterilization and disposal of bio-hazardous materials. All needles and razor blades and
other equipment used for piercing, scarring, branding or puncturing shall be individually pre-
packaged, pre-sterilized and disposable. No such equipment shall be used on more than one
customer. All bio-hazardous waste shall be disposed of in accordance with law, and disposal
procedures shall be approved by the enforcement officer. Sterilizing solutions and methods
may be used for the purpose of sterilizing instruments other than needles and razor blades.
(d) Skin preparation procedures. The following procedures shall be used for skin
preparation:
(1) Operators shall wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water then dry them with
a clean towel before and after each tattooing, branding, scarring, piercing or painting.
Specialists with skin infections of the hand shall not perform any tattooing, body
piercing, body branding, body scarring or body painting services.
(2) Whenever it is necessary to shave the skin, pre-packaged, pre-sterilized, disposable,
razor blades shall be used.
(3) The skin area to be tattooed, scarred, pierced, branded or painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned with anti-bacterial germicidal soap, rinsed thoroughly with water, and
sterilized with an antiseptic solution. Only single-service towels and wipes shall be
used in the skin cleaning process.
(4) After tattooing, piercing, scarring or branding, a sterile dressing must be applied to
the tattooed, pierced or branded area.
(e) Operating furniture. All tables, chairs, furniture, or area on which a patron receives a
tattoo, any body piercing, body branding, body scarification or body painting shall be covered
by single-service disposable paper or clean linens, or in the alternative, the table, chair, or
furniture on which the patron receives a tattoo, body piercing, body scarring, body branding
or body painting shall be impervious to moisture and shall be properly sanitized after each
tattoo, body piercing, body branding, body scarring or body painting.
(f) Towels. Every specialist shall provide single-service towels or wipes for each customer
or person and such towels or wipes shall be stored and disposed of in an acceptable manner.
(g) Coverings: The specialist shall require that the person who is receiving the tattoo, piercing,
branding, scarring or painting will at all times have that person’s breasts, buttocks, anus and
genitals covered with a non-transparent covering. The specialist may lift the covering to
expose the person’s breasts, buttocks, anus or genitals to the limited extent necessary to
perform the tattooing, body piercing, body scarring, body painting or body branding requested.
The specialist shall ensure that no other person may view the exposed body part.
(h) Garments of specialist: The specialist performing tattoo, branding, piercing, scarring or
painting services shall be fully clothed so as to have the specialist’s breasts, buttocks, anus and
genitals covered with a non-transparent material or clothing. Every specialist shall wear clean
garments when engaged in the practice of tattooing, body piercing, body branding, body
scarring or body painting. If garments are contaminated with blood or body fluids, such
garment shall be removed, changed, and/or discarded or cleaned by dry cleaning methods.
(i) Pigments. Pigments used in tattooing shall be sterile and free from bacteria and noxious
agents and substances including mercury. The pigments used from stock solutions for each
customer shall be placed in a single-service receptacle, and such receptacle and remaining
solution shall be discarded after use on each customer.
Minimum floor space. There shall not be less than 250 square feet of floor space at the place
where the practice of tattooing, body piercing, body scarring, body branding or body painting
is conducted, and said place shall be well lit and ventilated.
(k) Influence of alcohol and drugs. No person shall practice tattooing, body piercing, body
branding, body scarring or body painting while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or
illicit drugs. No customer shall be tattooed, pierced, scarred, branded or painted while under
the influence of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs.
(l) Written instructions. The operator shall provide the person tattooed, scarred, pierced,
painted or branded with printed instructions on the approved care of the skin during the
healing process.
(m) Living quarters. No place licensed as a tattoo, body piercing, body branding, body
scarring or body painting establishment shall be used or occupied as living or sleeping
quarters.
515.12: LICENSE TERMS, RENEWALS: Licenses expire annually on December 31. The
license fee will be prorated in thirty (30) day increments for licenses issued after June 30. The
Clerk-Administrator must prepare an application form for the renewal of a license requiring
information that the manager determines necessary for consideration of the renewal. The renewal
application must be made no later than November 30.
515.13: SUSPENSION; REVOCATION:
Subd 1. The City Council may revoke the license or suspend the license if the licensee submitted
false information or omitted material information in the license process required. The City
Council may by resolution suspend or revoke a license for the violation of any provision or
condition of this section or any other local law governing the same activity during the license
period or any criminal law during the license period which adversely affects the ability to
honestly, safely, or lawfully conduct a tattooing, body piercing, body scarring, body branding
or body painting business.
Subd. 2. A revocation or suspension shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a public
hearing before the City council. The notice shall give at least ten days notice of the time and
place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice
shall be mailed to the licensee at the most recent address listed on the application.
515.14 TEMPORARY TATTOOING, BODY PIERCING, BODY BRANDING, BODY
SCARRING OR BODY PAINTING EVENT LICENSE.
Subd. 1. The Clerk-Administrator may issue a temporary tattoo, piercing, branding, scarring and body
painting event license as provided in this subsection.
Subd. 2. A temporary tattoo, piercing, branding, scarring and body painting specialist license may be
issued to a person who:
a. Is qualified to hold a tattoo and piercing specialist license under this Section;
b. Has completed the required application and paid the license fee at least seven (7) days prior
to the effective date of the license.
Subd. 3. A temporary license is effective for four (4) consecutive days. A person may not be issued
more than three (3) temporary licenses in any period of three hundred sixty (360) consecutive
days.
Subd. 4. All other provisions of this Section apply to temporary licenses.
515.15. EXEMPTIONS: Jewelry stores that provide ear piercing services to its customers as an
accessory service shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter so long as the service is incidental
to the sale of jewelry. For purposes of this ordinance, a jewelry store shall mean a retail business that
derives a majority of its revenue from the sale of jewelry and that derives less than one percent of its
revenues from ear piercing services.
515.16: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES: Any person who violates any provision of
this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided
in Section 104.01 of this Code. (Ord. 663, 8-28-2000)
SECTION 2. Chapter 1113 of the Mounds View Municipal Code shall be revised to address
zoning and siting requirements of Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Painting or Body
Scarring Establishments by the addition of the underlined language as follows:
1113.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-2 District:
Subd. 3. Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Painting or Body Scarring
Establishments, provided that:
a. Any such establishment shall be separated by no less than 1,000 feet from any other
such establishment located within the City of Mounds View, as measured from the
property lines of the property upon which the uses are located.
b. The minimum floor space for such use shall be 250 square feet
c. The establishment and operators shall be licensed and be in compliance with Chapter
515 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 663, 8-28-2000)
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
First read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 14th day of August, 2000.
Read and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 28th day of August, 2000.
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Dan Coughlin, Mayor
Attest:
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Michael Ulrich, Interim Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robert C. Long, City Attorney
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