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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995/01/23APPROVE[ • PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 GALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 1995. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard, Quick, and Hankner (arrived at 7:20 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator; Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry; Sharie Linke, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Administrative Assistant; Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director; .Don Brager, Finance Director ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, stated that she would be adding Resolution No. 4712 to Item C. of Council Business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION1 SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from January 9, 1995, as Submitted VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Economic Development Commission Minutes from November 17, 1994 • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 January 23, 1995 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve Economic Development Commission Minutes from November 17, 1994 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: a. Charles Clysdale of the Maguire Agency presen ed a check to Mayor Linke from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to the City of Mounds View. The check was in the amount of $19,135 and represented the dividend of property and casualty insurance coverages for the year 1994. Mr. Clysdale advised that this was the eighth check the City has been issued by the League; the total amount exceeded $114,000. He stated that the large amount of dividends returned was \ reflective of the excellent experience in the areas of property and general liability automobile insurance the City of Mounds View has maintained. Mayor Linke expressed his appreciation to Mr. Clysdale for the check and commented that insurance costs have been kept low because the City Staff works diligently and safely. b. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that she and Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, had attended the Metro East Development Partn rship meeting wherein the City of Mounds View was introduced as a member in full standing. Bennett presented the Certificate of Membership in the Metro East Development Partnership and read the contents of the Certificate. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Adopt Resolution No. 4705 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds B. Licenses for Approval Auto Sales - Expires December 31, 1995 Auto Central - Renewal Amusement Devices - Expires December 31, 1995 American Amusement Arcades - Renewal • Mermaid • Robert's Off 10 Mounds View City Council Page 3 Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 General (Commercial) - Expires 6/30/95 Petroleum Maintenance Company - New Westbrook Development, Inc. - New HVAC - Expires 6/30/95 American Burner Service, Inc. - Renewal Sign - Expires 6/30/95 A LaPointe Sign, Inc. - New Cement - Expires 6,/30/95 D. A. Dist. (dba Coronado Stone) - New Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. Councilmember Blanchard asked if Auto Central had changed ownership again. Orduno explained that it had, in fact, changed ownership; one of the partners had bought out the other partner. Orduno said the City Staff would be meeting with the owner in the near future to discuss the restrictions regarding the site plan and how many cars • will be allowed on the site. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt the Consent Agenda as Presented VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda. Roy Carlson, a match maker for Maxx Pro Boxing Productions, reported that his purpose at the meeting, along with James Glancey, President, was to request the City Council to approve Resolution No. 4704, a Resolution Approving the Maxx Pro Boxing Events at the Bel-Rae Ballroom for March 17, April 19 and May 19, 1995. He cited the word "amateur" should be changed to "professional" on the Resolution. Mr. Carlson explained that similar events have been conducted in the past with no problems. He stated that the dates of the events were satisfactory to the Police Lieutenant, who will arrange to have officers present. Mr. Carlson summarized the conditions of Resolution No. 4704 specifying that Items 1 and 2 were in progress and affirmed that Items 3 through 6 would also be . abided by. Mounds View City Council Page 4 • Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 Councilmember Trude asked if all the necessary documentation was in order for the City Council to approve this gesolution. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained that everything was in order. Linke stated that the Resolution would be amended to say "professional boxing matches" rather than "amateur." MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4704 as Amended, Resolution Approving the Maxx Pro Boxing Events at the Bel-Rae Ballroom for March 17, April 19, and May 19, 1995 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS• Consideration of Resolution No. 4706 Approvinq Request for Conditional Use Permit for Linder's Greenhouses, Planning -Case No. 405-94 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Peter Linder, Vice President of Linder's Greenhouses, Inc., had made application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of an outdoor greenhouse and sales operation at Mounds View Square. In 1994, Mr. Linder operated a similar greenhouse at Mounds View Square; however, at the request of the property owner and a desire on the part of the applicant, the location of the operation on the property would be different. The new location of the greenhouse would be immediately adjacent to Hwy. 10 and there are no foreseen problems with this new location. The Planning Commission has .reviewed this case and is recommending approval. Harrington cited the two conditions that were stated in the Resolution and mentioned that the applicant has agreed to abide by the restrictions regarding hours of operation. Councilmember Blanchard asked if there was a possibility of a traffic problem being created by cars pulling off Hwy. 10 to get to this operation. Harrington explained that, because of the distance between Hwy. 10 and the parking lot, there should be no traffic problems. Linke asked if there were any comments from the residents. There were none. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. ~J • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 5 January 23, 1995 MOTION[SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4706 Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request By Linder's Greenhouses, Planning Case No. 405-94 VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Providing Funding Assistance for Festival In The Park Celebration Through the Transfer of 54,000 from_ Contingency Fund to Professional Services Sharie Linke, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, reported that she was speaking on behalf of the Festival In The Park Committee to request funds in the amount of $4,000 towards the operating expenses of the 1995 Festival In The Park Celebration. Ms. Linke introduced the following members of the Festival In The Park Committee: Alice Frits, a representative of the Mounds View Lioness Club and Chairperson. of the Concessions Committee; Dru Dukart, representing Band Boosters and Chairperson of the Parade Committee; Kathy Harrer, also from the Band Boosters and on the Publicity Committee; Pat Michna, a resident and Staff member who is Entertainment Chairperson and on the Fund Raising Committee. Ms. Linke explained that the Festival In The Park. Committee is made up of 24 people who are representative of the Mounds View businesses, non-profit organizations and residents. Their goal is to present to the residents of Mounds View a celebration, to bring people together and foster pride in the community, and to spotlight Local businesses. The dates of the 1995 Festival In The Park are July 8 and 9; however the dates of the Festival week are July 3 through 9. Ms. Linke specified the various activities scheduled for the Festival week and the organizations that will be sponsoring .those activities. She also reported the funding sources for the Festival, stressing the need for the funds from the City to be used for operating expenses. Councilmember Blanchard commented that it appeared to be a great Festival.. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Provide Funding Assistance for Festival In The Park Celebration Through the Transfer of $4,000 from Contingency Fund to Professional Services • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page 6 • Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 Councilmember Hankner arrived at 7:20 p.m. B. Consideration of Resolution No 4711 Authorizing Application for Ramsev County Community Development Block Grant/Home Funds for the Rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that it has been recommended by the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority and Ramsey County that the City of Mounds View apply for CDBG/Home Funds regarding Woodlawn Terrace rather than supporting a private application for the funds. There are current financial and legal situations between Northridge Properties and MHFA which disqualify them from the grant eligibility requirements. This Resolution would authorize the City's application for CDBG/Home Funds for the rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace. This project would be an ideal partnership between the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority, Ramsey County and the City of Mounds View. Councilmember Trude asked what the position of the City would be regarding this application. Bennett explained that the City would be going in place of an • owner at this time with the intention of getting the funds allocated for this rehabilitation project. The highest priority of the Ramsey County Development Block Grant/Home Funds is the rehabilitation of existing structures. Trude noted that last year there were many applicants for the Community Development Block Grant/Home Funds. Bennett said that information was mailed to all multi-dwelling property owners in Mounds View requesting them to respond by last week .with supporting documentation so it could be included as a Resolution. To date, no responses have been received. The deadline is February 1 for those applications. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, commented that if any applications are received before Ramsey County's deadline, they will act on the application. and allow the City to follow with a Resolution of support. MOTIONLSECOND: Trude/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4711 Authorizing Application for Ramsey. County Community Development Block Grant/Home Funds for the Rehabilitation of Woodlawn Terrace VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting C. Consideration of Resol Community Development Paved Trail Connectinc Silver View Park Page 7 January 23, 1995 ution No. 4710 Approving Application for Block Grant for the Installation. of a x Scotland Green Apartment Complex with Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, reported that this Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is to fund the partial pavement of Silver View Park Trail. The City has acquired an easement from Scotland Green Apartments and a woodchip trail was installed. The trail, however, is difficult to maintain and is not accessible to persons with walking disabilities. A paved trail would make Silver View Park accessible to residents of Scotland Green Apartments. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Adopt Resolution No. 4710 Approving Application for Community Development Block Grant for the Installation of a Paved Trail Connecting Scotland Green Apartment Complex with Silver View Park VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4712 Auorovina Application for an ISTEA Grant for the Construction of an Off-Street Paved Pathway Connecting the Paved Path that Stops at County Road H - Thus Completing the Last Segment of Paved Pathway Along the Entire Silver Lake Road Route - With This Last Segment Connectinc County Road H to Highway 10 Mary Saarion explained the process of applying for the ISTEA Grant and the project the funds would be used for. This would be a qualifying project under Transportation Enhancements. Saarion remarked that a rough estimate of the cost of the project from Steve Campbell was in the $300,000 range. This grant would fund 80% of the cost, leaving the City's portion of 20~. Construction would not be required until 1988/1989 which would allow the City time to prepare funding for the project. Councilmember Trude stated that she fully supported this Resolution, one reason being the added safety along Silver Lake Road that the path would provide. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Adopt Resolution No. 4712 Approving Application for an ISTEA Grant for the Construction of an Off-Street Paved Pathway Connecting the Paved Path that Stops at County Road H - Thus Completing the Last Segment of Paved Pathway Along the Entire Silver Lake Road Route - With This Last Segment Connecting County Road H to Highway 10 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mounds View City Council Page 8 Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4708 AuthorizincL the Mayor and City Administrator to Execute Development Agreement No. 95-99. Sherwood Estates, with Citvwide Developers Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, advised that in November 1994, Ken Sjodin representing Citywide Developers, approached the City Council with a 13-lot, residential subdivision development project known as Sherwood Estates. The Council approved the subdivision with the stipulation that the applicant enter into a Development Agreement with the City to ensure development of the project according to accepted City standards of construction. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to execute the Development Agreement, which will be brought to the February 6 Council Work Session in draft form. Councilmember Trude asked if this agreement would be similar to previous development agreements. Harrington said that, although the development agreements are similar, different conditions are put in each one. Mayor Linke clarified that approval of this Resolution would be contingent upon City Council's discussion at the February 6 Work Session. MOTIONLSECOND: Hankner/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4708 Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Execute Development Agreement No. 95-99, Sherwood Estates, with Citywide Developers, Contingent Upon City Council's Discussion at the February 6, 1995 Work Session VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Wellhead Maintenance Bids Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, explained the project and procedure of the preventative maintenance plan for the repair and maintenance of the City's water system. There were two wells scheduled for preventative maintenance in 1994 which were necessary for production at that time. Funds designated for wellhead maintenance in 1994 have been transferred to the 1995 budget, enabling funding of the maintenance project. Ulrich reported the contractors that submitted bids and the results of those bids. He explained that the extent of repair needed on the wells would not be known until the wells were actually pulled and inspected. For this reason, even repair items which may not be necessary have been included on the Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 January 23, 1995 bids. Only the required repairs will be charged by the contractor. Councilmember Trude asked if the agreem nt with the contractor was to buy only the services that were eeded even though the bid was on all of the potential needs. Ulrich affirmed, clarifying that each item was bid individually and only items required will be paid for. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Award Wellhead Maintenance Project to Low Bidder, Thein Well Company, to be funded from Water Account #700-4122-515 V, E: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Ulrich added that there is not a change order contingency on this bid, so if the repairs do exceed the approved amount, staff will be required to obtain approval from the City Council for additional funds. t REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick: No report. Councilmember Blanchard: No report. Councilmember Hankner reported that she seriously injured her knee while skiing last week. Councilmember Trude reported that she had met with the Police Chief and reviewed the various ordinances on licensing of tobacco sales in the City of Mounds View and will present the summary of that review to the Council at the February 6 Work Session. • Report of Mayor Linke a. Reported that last Saturday he met with the Mayors of New Brighton, Shoreview and Arden Hills to discuss the Arsenal property and design a plan to divide the property into sections, some of which would be used for recreational purposes.- He cited a large open area of the property that could be used for ball fields and soccer fields. The Mayors will be in Washington in March and will, hopefully, be able to discuss the plans with legislators at that time. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 10 January 23, 1995 Report of Administrator: a. Samantha Orduno: No report. Report of Staff: No report. Mayor Linke announced that the 1995 Council/Staff Strategic Planning Work Shop would be held on Saturday, January 28, at the Golf Course. The meeting is scheduled to start around 8:00 a.m. and end around 6:00 p.m. The next Council Work Session will be February 6, 1995. The next Council Meeting will be February 13, 1995. ADJOI7RNMENT There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1 , -~ .~ . ~L~yl..:.. , ~ ,udy R~der ~ecordLng Secretary --'~imeSaver Off Site Secretarial •