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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1995/06/26APPROVED . PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:00 p.m. on June 26, 1995. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Councilmembers Trude, Blanchard, • Quick, and Hankner MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Samantha Orduno, City Administrator; Dan Brager, Finance Director; Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator; Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda for this meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Trude noted a correction to the Regular Council Meeting Minutes from June 12, 1995: page 17, "Novae" should be spelled "Novak". MOTION,f SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes from June 12, 1995, as Corrected VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: There were no advisory commission minutes submitted for acceptance. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 2 June 26, 1995 SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There is no special order of business scheduled for this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Set Public Hearings for 7:05 p.m., Monday, July 17, 1995, to Consider the 1995 Long Term Financial Plan, Staff Report No. 95-1390C B. Adopt Resolution No. 4786 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. C. Licenses for Approval Restaurants - Expires June 30, 1996 Donatelle's - Renewal Mister Donut - Renewal Kentucky Fried Chicken - Renewal Robert's Off 10 - Renewal Mermaid - Renewal Taco Bell - Renewal TNP (Hardees) - Renewal McDonalds - Renewal Burger King - Renewal Bridgemens - Renewal LeMetro Cie (Subway) - Renewal R. J. Riches - Renewal Garbage Haulers - Expires June 30, 1996_ Larry's Quality Sanitation - Renewal BFI (Woodlake Sanitary) - Renewal ARCA Minnesota - Renewal Walter's Rubbish - Renewal Twin City Refuse and Recycling - Renewal Keith Krupenny - Renewal Ace Solid Waste - Renewal Waste Control System, Inc. - Renewal Veit - Renewal Twin City Sanitation - Renewal Vasko Rubbish Removal, Inc. - Renewal Waste Management of Blaine - Renewal Wildwood Sanitation - Renewal • Mounds View City Council Page 3 . Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Contractors - Expire 6/30/96 Asphalt Blacktop Driveway Co. - Renewal C&S Driveway Co. - Renewal Lino Lakes Blacktop, Inc. - Renewal Northwest Asphalt, Inc. -Renewal T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. - Renewal Fence Able Fence, Inc. - Renewal D.W. Fence - Renewal Dakota Fence of Minnesota, Inc. - Renewal Fire Protection Northstar Fire Protection - Renewal • General Advance Construction Company - Renewal Olson General Contractors, Inc. - Renewal Everest Construction Company - Renewal Heartland Industries - Renewal Petroleum Maintenance Company - Renewal Skarphol Construction Group, Inc. - Renewal HVAC Air Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal Allan Mechanical, Inc. - Renewal Blaine Heating, Air Cond. & Electric - Renewal Bostrum Sheet Metal Works, Inc, - Renewal Dependable Indoor Air Quality, Inc. - Renewal Indoor Comfort Heating & Cooling - Renewal Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. - Renewal Faircon Service - New Gavic & Sons Plumbing - Renewal Home Energy Center - Renewal Kath Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal Major Mechanical, Tnc. - Renewal Master Mobile Home Service - Renewal Paragron Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - Renewal St. Marie Sheet Metal, Inc. - Renewal Standard Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal The Snelling Campany - Renewal Suburban Air Conditioning - Renewal Vogt Heating and Air Conditioning - Renewal WestAir, Inc. - Renewal Yale, Inc. - Renewal Lake Air Heating and Cooling - Renewal • Mounds View City Council Page 4 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Sewer/Water Beaver Plumbing Jerry's Plumbing Larson Plumbing Stevens Drilling United Water and Renewal - Renewal Renewal & Environmental Service, Inc. - Renewal Sewer - Renewal Excavating Leroux Excavating, Inc. - Renewal Sian Crosstown Sign - Renewal Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company - Renewal National Advertising Company - Renewal Nordquist Sign Co., Inc. - Renewal Suburban Lighting, Inc. - Renewal Cigarette and Tobacco Products Murzyn Liquor - New American Amusement Arcades (contingent upon payment) - New Mounds View Amoco - New Brooks - New • LJ Mayor Linke asked if there were any items the Council desired removed from the Consent Agenda; there were none. MOTION~SECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt the Consent Agenda as Presented VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REOUESTS 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 thfa Agenda. David Janke, 8428 Eastwood Road, expressed concern in not seeing the Council make any cutbacks in City staff, or any thing else. He asserted that the City of Minneapolis and other cities are going broke and making budget cuts. Mayor Linke explained the Council is in the process of reviewing the first budget draft and will be holding hearings. He advised the Council is not proposing any new staff or increases, and invited Mr. Janke to attend the next budget meeting on July 10, 1995, at 6:00 p.m. Mounds View City Council Page 5 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Councilmember Hankner clarified the Council direction to staff is for a zero increase and the Council is just in the first round of budget review. PUBLIC HEARINGS: To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Budc{et Liquor, 2577 Hicihway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department are in order for renewal of this License. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for D&R Liquor Bottle Shop Inc dba Network Liquor 2345 County Road H2 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for D&R Liquor Bottle Shop, Inc. dba Network Liquor, 2345 County Road H2 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Renewal of Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Murzyn Liquorf 2840 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. i Mounds View City Council Page 6 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Murzyn Liquor, 2840 Highway 10 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Donatelle's Super Club, 2400 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department are in order for renewal of this license. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Donatelle's Super Club, 2400 Highway 10 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Mermaid, Inc., 2200 Highway 10 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department have been completed. She recommended approval be given contingent upon successful approval of reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor Code violations. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Mermaid, Inc., 2200 Highway 10, contingent upon successful approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in July of 1995 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2 Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, • and Health Department have been completed. She recommended Mounds View City Council Page 7 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 approval be given contingent upon successful approval of reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor Code violations. Ms. Orduno also advised a petition was received from neighbors asserting there has been an increase in traffic, noise, etc. She pointed out the residents are not asking for denial of the renewal, but that the owner be made aware of these concerns and attempt to resolve them. Ms. Orduno explained a similar situation existed two years ago and the license was approved contingent upon staff meeting with the owner and residents to work out details to resolve the concerns. Mayor Linke requested staff so notify the owner of Robert's Off 10. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. MOTIONJSECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Robert's Off 10, 2400 County Road H2 contingent upon successful approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in July of 1995 and staff meeting with the owner and residents to work out details to resolve concerns addressed on the petition • VOTE: 5 a es 0 na s Motion Carried Y Y To Consider Renewal of On-Sale Wine License for Bel-Rae Ba_1__lroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, advised all inspections, and reports from the Police Chief, Utility Department, Fire Department, and Health Department have been completed. She recommended approval be given contingent upon successful approval of reinspection in July, 1995, by the Fire Department of several minor Code violations. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. MOTION~SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Approve On-Sale Wine License for Bel-Rae Ballroom, 5394 Edgewood Drive, contingent upon successful approval of reinspection by the Fire Department in July of 1995 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried To Consider Request for Conditional Use Permit, U.S. West Communications Planing Case No. 417-95, Resolution No. 4787 • Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mounds View City Council Page 8 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Patrick Carlson of North Star Land Services, representing U.S. West Communications, has made application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of an enclosure to house fiber fed telecommunication services and serve somewhat as a "field office" for technicians tracking service related problems in the area. The enclosure would be approximately 6'x 9' with an overall height of about six feet since three feet is located below ground. They propose to locate the structure. in the extreme northwest corner o the Multi-Tech property fronting on County Road H2, and U.S. West is in the process of obtaining a 20'x 20' easement from Multi-Tech. Mr. Harrington advised the Municipal Code requires any structure necessary for the provision of public utility service to obtain a CUP prior to its construction. Staff has reviewed the request and found it to be in compliance, and the Planning Commission recommends approval subject to receipt of a copy of the easement agreement and appropriate landscaping. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. MOTIONf SECOND: Quick/Trude to adapt Resolution No. 4787 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Public Utility Structure, U.S. West • Communications, 2205 Woodale Drive VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: Consent Agenda Item.~s~ Brought Forward: There were no Consent Agenda items brought forward for consideration. A. Consideration of Proposal b_y League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for Renewal of Insurance Coverages for 1995- 96, Staff Report No. 95-1392C Dean Brager, Finance Director, reported the 1995 renewal of insurance coverages received from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) quotation of $155,447 is $28,293 under the amounts budgeted in 1995 for various insurance coverages. Mr. Brager introduced Charles Clysdale, Maguire Agency, Inc., and advised he would inform the Council of two options which would result in further reducing premiums. Charles Clysdale, Maguire Agency, Inc., reported that based on the City's excellence workers compensation history, the rate was reduced from .75 to .72. He recommended the Council • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 June 26, 1995 consider having a deductible of $5,000 on medical costs only which would reduce the workers compensation premium by $5,652. The City would be responsible for the first $5,000 of medical expenses for each workers compensation claim. Mr. Clysdale pointed out the total medical expenses incurred for the last five years was $4,026, or an average of $805. Based on this history of experience, he believed this option would be advantageous. Mr. Clysdale further recommended the Council consider increasing the City's deductible on liability and property coverages from $5, 000 to $10, 000 which would produce a savings of $10,100 or approximately 10% of the premium for those coverages. He reviewed the City changed from a $1,000 to a $5,000 deductible in 1988 and since that time, the City has realized a savings of approximately $115,000 in premium costs. Mr. Clysdale noted the City has only had to pay the full $5,000 deductible on two occasions and while there is no guarantee the City will continue to have good claim experience in the future, he considered it reasonable to assume the additional ris]{ for a 10% premium discount. • Mr. Clysdale reminded the Council they received a $19,000 dividend check several months ago and commented this has been an excellent program through the League of Minnesota Cities. Councilmember Trude questioned whether the $5,000 deductible on workers compensation medical costs is per occurrence. Mr. Clysdale responded it is, and there is not an aggregate on that option. But in looking at the City's losses, for all practical purposes, there have not been any. Mayor Linke commented on the City employee's excellent safety record and stated he is very proud of all the City's employees. Councilmember Trude concurred and pointed out the large savings to the City for not having to cover those types of claims. MOTIO~SECOND: Hankner/Trude to Approve the July. 1, 1995 renewal of the City's Insurance Coverages with the LMCIT in the amount of $155,447 plus both options as detailed by Mr. Clysdale VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke extended the Council's appreciation to Mr. • Clysdale for bringing these cost saving options to the Council's attention. Mounds View City Council Page 10 • Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 B. Consideration of Action on Ordinance 560 Adopting the Assessment Policy Mayor Linke read the revisions the Council directed at the June 12, 1995, meeting which were to be incorporated into the proposed assessment policy by the City Attorney. The first revision dealt with petitions initiated by property owners and the second dealt with developer requests. Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, reiterated the revisions and advised Page 20, regarding residential street design, was inadvertently omitted. Councilmember Trude pointed out the attorney's recommendations regarding holding public hearings are not included in the draft. Councilmember Hankner requested future drafts show revisions by crossing out, or redlining, language to be deleted and underlining language to be added. She also requested the draft contain the date of revision. Mr. Ulrich stated staff will do this on future drafts. • Mr. Ulrich reviewed the revision regarding assessment of double frontage lots in that the long side would be assessed 25% of the adjusted front footage. This is proposed to be reduced from 35a at the determination of the council. Mr. Ulrich noted staff was requested to estimate the amount of funds available for pavement maintenance activities like sealcoating, crack sealing and patching. In the past, the sealcoating projects cost about $50,000 and patching was contracted out at a cost of $50-60,000. He estimated crack sealing work cost about $10,000. Mr. Ulrich reported the City is now doing their own patching at a lower rate. With regard to cost impact, Mr. Ulrich advised if sealcoating activity is omitted from the Assessment Policy and funded through general tax revenue, it would cost the average house ($85,900) an additional $19.71. He advised after further research on the number of public hearing notices and associated costs, staff recommends that this route be taken. It was noted sealcoating benefits the Pavement Management Program by prolonging the surface of the roadway. Mr. Ulrich informed the majority of City streets are in the same condition and need sealcoating every five to seven years. He asserted the actual cost to the resident in assessing the single family homes for sealcoating versus paying via the general tax levy, is about the same. ~J Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 11 June 26, 1995 Councilmember Trude questioned the status of the Silver Lake Woods Fund which has been used for several years to cover the cost of sealcoating and preventative maintenance, Mr. Ulrich responded it is almost depleted Marlene Westphal, 8232 Greenwood Drive, advised she owns a corner lot and believes they are being discriminated against by having to pay an assessment on both lots. She reported their request for locating an accessory building was refused which makes her feel like the owners of corner lots do not have the right to use their property and make improvements, are taxed at a higher rate and are asked to pay for two streets. Mr. Ulrich reviewed how corner lots are proposed to be assessed, advising Ms. Westphal would be assessed for 100% of the adjusted front footage on Greenwood and 25% of the adjusted front footage of Arden. Ms. Westphal restated her objection to being assessed twice and asserted it is not a privilege to own a corner lot. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, pointed out he had raised some questions at the last meeting and would have appreciated a courtesy call and receiving staff's recommendations prior to the meeting so he had time for review in detail. He asserted the proposed action of the assessment policy will result in circumventing resident's ability to have any meaningful input on this issue. He stated he can not comment on the rest since he did not receive a copy for review to determine if the proposed policy is in full compliance with City Charter, as he views it. Mr. McCarty commented the tenants of the Charter were included because there are things residents want like a long-term finance plan, long-term CIP, etc. He reviewed the history of adoption of Chapter 202, the current assessment policy, and expressed concern that it merges properly with proposed Chapter 560. He advised he wants to be sure the Council understands all the tenants of Chapter 202 and that it is not being ignored or they are not aware of it. Mr. McCarty questioned how the Council intends to coordinate proposed Chapter 560 with existing Chapter 202. Mayor Linke explained he reviewed both chapters and determined Chapter 202 is more broad where Chapter 560 contains actual policy on how assessments would be developed as to percentage. Chapter 560 also deals with lot shapes and gets down to • specifics and numbers where Chapter 202 does not. He asserted Mounds View City Council Page 12 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 the two chapters dovetail together nicely by providing specifics of what is already contained in Chapter 202. Also, once the number is established, it will be set for all streets across-the-board and not depend on who is serving on the Council. Mr. McCarty questioned procedure if the project does not provide a 66% increase in value, which is why this aspect is not included in Chapter 202. He advised they wanted Chapter 202 to provide flexibility since it is almost impossible to predict what the actual increase in value will be. Also, it allowed the Council to "tailor make" each assessment hearing to fit the project. Mr. McCarty stated he disagrees with comments made about the generalness of Chapter 202. He believed it was very extensive and covered some bases not covered in Chapter 560. Mayor Linke reviewed the appeals procedure section and advised it is addressed in Chapter 560. Councilmember Hankner suggested rather than trying to debate all the issues tonight, that Mr. McCarty be allowed to do the requested analysis and make suggestions on areas of Chapter 560 that may not merge with Chapter 202. She advised she is not prepared to act on this matter tonight and prefers more time to review recommendations of the staff and attorney. Mr. McCarty stated while he appreciates the good faith Councilmember Hankner has in his ability, he believes this is the Council's business. He asserted it is important for every Councilmember and top staff members to understand what existing Chapter 202 does. He stated it is clear to him that they have not had the opportunity to make an in-depth study. Councilmember Hankner explained that they have reviewed the chapters but there may be a difference of opinion and she would like Mr. McCarty to present real specifics for Council's consideration. Councilmember Trude advised Mr. Thompson has assured the Council that Chapters 202 and 560 dovetail together. She concurred Chapter 202 is very general and Chapter 560 is more specific on how to do projects and indicates what those procedures are as specified by City Charter. Councilmember Trude informed she is not totally comfortable with the 66 p and noted some communities have residents look at this type of policy and provide their recommendations which . may include partial or combination financing. Mounds. View City Council Page 13 . Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Councilmember Hankner indicated her support for tabling this matter to a future meeting to allow additional time for review. David Janke, 8428 Eastwood, asked if residents of Mounds View really know what this amendment will cost them. He asked if the Council has informed them in any way, and if Council can indicate what the cost will actually be. He objected to setting a flat percentage for all projects. Mayor Linke explained the Council is unable to determine the costs without first knowing what the actual project will involve. He pointed out the Council did review estimated numbers for street, curb and gutter projects based on the lineal foot and this information is available to residents. Councilmember Hankner advised there is no longer a "golden bucket" to pay for everything and the City has infrastructure needs which are currently being studied to determine what needs to be done and provide projections. She pointed out some believe this will happen over a short period of time, but this is not true. Councilmember Hankner advised the City needs a policy in place to prepare for the day it will happen. • She noted while the Council cannot predict costs out 20 years, they can set overall policy parameters. Mr. Janke suggested the Council advise residents of the time period and commented the "golden bucket" at home is dry too. Councilmember Hankner commented on the potential for distortions when the "message" is carried by word-of-mouth resulting in residents becoming ill-informed. She encouraged residents to become involved and make sure they are getting accurate information, not just hearsay. Mr. Janke believed the newspaper coverage has been very limited. Mayor Linke explained there have been several newspaper articles and it has been on cable television four times. Councilmember Hankner stated Mr. Janke's comment about getting the message out is a good point. She expressed her frustration with trying to do that and indicated support for tabling the matter and attempting to get accurate information out so there are not so many ill feelings when the decision is made. She pointed out this is a difficult decision the Council will have to make. William Werner, 2765 Shorewood Road, asserted part of the reason for misinformation is the "flaky games the Council • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 14 June 26, 1995 plays with the public" and the quality of the information. He commented on a letter sent by the City to residents regarding the budget hearings and stated his opinion that the reason people are not interested, is because nothing happens and the Council does not listen to them. The City Administrator advised Mounds View is one of the only cities in the seven county metro area that sends out a personalized letter to any resident who has attended the last four budget hearings. The letter notifies them of the schedule and invites them to attend. She questioned at what point the resident becomes responsible to get the information. Mr. Werner stated the Council needs to get both sides of the information and questioned the Mayor regarding the need to make repairs to utilities that lie under the roadway. Mayor Linke explained he does not know if utilities under the street need to be repaired, but if they are not broken, the City would not repair them. Councilmember Hankner commented she understands the resident's frustration but we live in a democracy. She stated she does not represent an individual's specific ideas, but rather represents every individual. Councilmember Hankner further commented it is the business of the Council to understand the interests of the people and try to balance that interest, negotiate, compromise, and end up where it may not look exactly like what you wanted but it balances out what everyone wants. She noted. once a decision is made, there will always be people who are angry but others who are not. She reiterated her support to table the matter to allow time for that negotiation, compromising, and merging of everyone's ideas until people are more comfortable with the final policy. Naja Werner, 2765 Shorewood Road, stated the residents do not have the information they need about the proposed street, curb and gutter projects and what the costs will be. She indicated support for periodic sealcoating since it will prolong the life of the street but questioned how staff determines whether the street needs to be sealcoated or reconstructed. She questioned the life of a roadway and asserted residents need more detailed, quality, information to answer these questions. Mayor Linke noted some of the information Ms. Werner is requesting has already been provided. He reviewed how the Pavement Management Program identifies the streets and types of projects needed. He then reviewed Exhibit C which details the life cycle for improvements. • Mounds View City Council Page 15 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Ms. Werner questioned whether she would be assessed for a sewer project if it were really needed in another neighborhood, and how staff would determine if her sewer needed work. Mayor Linke reviewed how the sewer lines are televised to determine need for repair based on cracking, pulling sand, breaks, etc., and explained that storm sewers are part of the Storm Water Management Plan. Ms. Werner asked if she would be assessed if her system is rebuilt to improve an area six blocks away. Mayor Linke explained she will be assessed if it is found necessary to replace her system. Ms. Werner reiterated her opinion the information given to the public is not adequate and residents are not convinced whether improvements are necessary. Councilmember Hankner pointed out the City has employees who work with the sewer system on a daily basis and with the cameras and inspections know the status of the system. Also, engineering experts are hired when a project is considered. She suggested Ms. Werner contact staff if she wants to know more about her system. Councilmember Trude stated she understands the resident's concerns and advised the City will provide notice of the public hearing when staff can answer those types of specific questions. Mike McGuen (SP?), 8345 Red Oak Drive, encouraged the Council to table further consideration. He agreed this is a complicated issue but once adopted, the residents will have to live with it. He asserted there are some inconsistencies in the purpose statement and suggested a statement be included indicating one of the Chapters overrides the other. He indicated support for funding sealcoating projects from the General Fund, but questioned whether this would result in residents wanting their road sealcoated more quickly. Mr. McGuen requested further study be done on the percentages charged by different suburbs. Mayor Linke advised Mounds View has already studied that and the information is available to residents in the Public Book. Mr. McGuen asserted that when information, rumors start. He to the Fall to allow adequate would like real rYUmbers on projects and suggested there articles. resident's don't have tangible requested the matter be tabled time for review. He stated he resurfacing and sealcoating also be additional newspaper • Mounds View City Council Page 16 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Mayor Linke reviewed the time schedule when the Assessment Policy was first considered and estimated it has been under consideration for about six months. William Frits, 8072 Long Lake Road, requested the Council and staff remember they are the hired hands of the community and are to do the job in representing them. He added residents expect the Council to come up with ideas. He suggested the Council throw out a figure and the residents will tell them if it is right or wrong, or they will do it in November. Mr. McCarty commented on published notice that is required for ordinances by the City Charter. He noted the Charter lays a lot of responsibility on residents because that is what the residents wanted. He stated his surprise that the Council did not indicate that regardless of the project proposed or action taken, Section 8.04 is in place and residents have the final veto power over any project the City does. Ms. Westphal stated the Councilmembers came around knocking on doors during the election but she has not seen them since. She suggested the Council inform residents of what is going on and then maybe the correct information would get out. She stated she wou:Ld also like better information. Councilmember Trude reported Doris Wilson, 7877 Sunnyside, is unable to attend tonight and has requested the Council consider having everyone pay for roads since everyone uses them so she (Ms. Wilson) supports having the general levy pay for reconstruction road projects. MOTION~SECOND: Hankner/Trude to table further consideration of Ordinance 560 Adopting the Assessment Policy until July 17, 1995, and to direct staff to place this item on the July 10, 1995, Work Session agenda for further deliberation VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Development Review Request of Pinewood Elementary School Plannina Case No. 418-95, Resolution No. 4788 Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator, reported Pinewood Elementary School has made application for a Development Review of their proposed building expansion at 5500 Quincy Street. If approved, the proposal would allow the construction of approximately 5,600 square feet of classroom and meeting room space on the south side of the existing • structure. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 17 June 26, 1995 Mr. Harrington advised staff has reviewed the plan and found it to be in compliance with all requirements of the Municipal Code for a facility of this type. The Planning Commission has also reviewed the request and recommends approval. John Osterlund, representing the School District, advised this is the first in a f ive-year plan to upgrade elementary schools within the District. He explained this expansion will help reduce overcrowding by providing three new classrooms, three small conference breakouts, and a new kindergarten room. He further advised they have received bids which will be presented to the School Board and hope to start construction this summer and open in January, 1996. Mr. Osterlund stated they. intend to invite the Mayor and Councilmembers to the opening. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to Adopt Resolution No. 4788 Approving a Development Review for Pinewood Elementary School, Planning Case No. 418-95 • VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No 4789 Hiring Dawn Postudensek as Administrative Intern Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained after Tim Cruikshank left the position of Assistant to the City Administrator to accept the position of Lauderdale City Administrator, it was decided to not fill that position and instead hire an intern to assume some of the projects Mr. Cruikshank had been doing. These projects include the CIP Program, MIS coordination, working on the network, personnel issues, Focus 2000, and public information. Ms. Orduno explained based on Council direction, staff advertised for an Administrative Intern. Over 25 applications were received and seven were selected for an interview an In-basket exercise consisting of a test of computer skills, writing skills, attention to detail, re-creation of the Human Resources Budget, and identifying mistakes on the budget format. • Ms. Orduno advised Dawn Postudensek, who will be receiving her Masters Degree in Public Administration next year, performed exceptionally well. She recommended Ms. Postudensek be hired as Administrative Intern, effective July 10, 1995, with a six-month probation at an hourly wage of $9.25. If satisfactory after the six-month review, that salary could be adjusted. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 18 June 26, 1995 MOTIONJSECOND: Quick/Trude to Adopt Resolution No. 4789 Hiring Dawn Postudensek as Administrative Intern William Werner inquired where the City Administrator is proposing a trend in terms of staff reduction or aberration. Mayor Linke explained instead of hiring a replacement, the Council is considering hiring an intern. Ms. Orduno advised staff is pursuing a request for proposals to conduct a complete management audit of the organization and each department. This will identify whether the organization is efficient and effective, and whether current staff levels are correct. Barry Tannenbaum, 8060 Red Oak Drive, indicated his surprise that this is a paid intern position. He explained he worked in several internship positions while obtaining a degree in the field of political science and none were paid positions, including a three-month internship with a Senator. Ms. Orduno advised Ms. Postudensek has already worked as an unpaid intern, and the position with Mounds View does not • ~ include benefits or vacation. Ms. Orduno explained the difference between undergraduate and graduate internships and asserted the proposed salary is reasonable. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Action on Ordinance No. 564_Amendina Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants This Ordinance received first reading at the June 5, 1995, Council meeting. Mayor Linke read the proposed Ordinance amendments in full, explaining the amendment would require the permit holders to clearly exhibit their permit and allow home owners to post a no peddlers and solicitors sign prohibiting them from peddling and soliciting even if they do hold a license. Councilmember Trude stated her support for restricting the hours to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (rather than 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). She asserted it would be bothersome for residents to be disturbed as early as 8:00 a.m. by solicitors, which is earlier than retail stores are opened. Councilmember Hankner concurred. Mounds View City Council Page 19 . Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to Adopt Ordinance No. 564 Relating to Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants and Amending Chapter 504, Sections 504.06 and 504.13 of the Mounds View City Code as revised to indicate in Section 3, Subdivision 6, that peddlers and solicitors may conduct their business only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke Yes Councilmember Blanchard Yes Councilmember Trude Yes Councilmember Quick Yes Councilmember Hankner Yes VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Councilmember Trude advised residents this Ordinance allows the ability to post a "No Peddler" sign so they have to peacefully leave the premises if requested to do so. If they don't, the resident can call the Police Department and report them for violation of the Code. • Ms. Orduno added the peddler must also produce the license, if asked to do so, and if they do not, the resident can call the Police Department. Duane McCarty suggested the peddlers/solicitors be required to have a picture badge which could be clipped to their shirt. He asked if the City recoups their expenses when granting this type of license. Ms. Orduno stated the City probably does not. Mr. McCarty suggested the Council review the license ordinance to assure the City recaptures those costs. REPORTS 1. Report of Councilmembers: Councilmember Quick: No report. Councilmember Blanchard reported the Senior Picnic was held on June 21, 1995, about one hundred seniors attended, and all had a good time. Councilmember Hankner: No report. Mounds View City Council Page 20 Regular Meeting June 26, 1995 Councilmember Trude reported on the Arsenal meeting she attended where discussion took place regarding the reuse of approximately 50% of Arsenal property for public and park purposes. She advised it was determined an American Indian did not have claim to any of the Arsenal land. Councilmember Trude reported Congressman Vento has assured that no gambling operation will be considered for the Arsenal property, unless a Federal agency were to authorize that type of use. Also, Alliant Tech was just awarded a $95 million munitions contract which requires very large safety areas where nothing can be developed. This includes the area Arden Hills plans to develop into housing, retail commercial, and manufacturing (adjacent to Highways 10 and 96). Duane McCarty asked if the Alliant Tech contract will result in an economic boost for Mounds View. Councilmember Quick stated it will probably not but it will keep the current crews working. He advised the munitions are not loaded at this facility. Mayor Linke speculated it will take a long time before • this property can be reused, especially since the contamination must first be addressed and there have been cutbacks in the Superfund. Councilmember Trude agreed. Report of Mayor Linke: a. Reported on a letter received from Ms. Scott dated June 14, 1995, expressing her appreciation to the Mounds View Police Department, in particular Investigator Larry Siluk, for their assistance in resolving a burglary and obtaining restitution. b. Reported on the Jure 24, 1995, opening o'f The Bridges Golf Course and dedication of the Club House to Richard Meyers. He stated this is a deserved acolyte to Mr. Meyers for his great contribution to Mounds View. c. Reported on activities to take place at the July 9, 1995, Festival in the Park, location of parking and times for shuttle services. • Report of Administrator: No report. • Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Page 21 June 26, 1995 Report of Staff: No report. The next Council Work Session will be July 10, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council Meeting will be July 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. The Special Budget Work Sessions are: June 26, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. July 10, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. July 17, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. Duane McCarty commented on the positive interaction and dynamics taking place between the Council and residents, and commented on his admiration for Mounds View. ADJOURNMENT' There being no further business before this Council, Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carla Wirth Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial