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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996/02/26r~ ~, -. Page 1 February 26, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA • Special Council Work Session February 26, 1996 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 5:30 p.m. on February 26, 1996.. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Blanchard, Quick and Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Jim Brimeyer, Consultant Paul Harrington, Interim City Administrator Council discussed candidates that were interviewed on Saturday, February 24, 1996. The decision was narrowed down to three candidates. After further discussion it was the concensus of the Council to contact Chuck Whiting to see if he would be interested in accepting the position. Mr. Brimeyer phoned Chuck Whiting at this time and he stated that he was interested in the position. The Council then discussed the terms of the contract offer that would be made to Chuck. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, J ie Trude Councihnember • Page 2 February 26 1996 Mounds View City Council ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes: MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Linke to accept the minutes of the Planning Commission for meeting held on January 3, 1995 as presented. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Adoption and Presentation of Resolution No. 4872 Commending Susie Kaiser. Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4872. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Trude to adopt ~tesolution No. 4872, Commending Susie Kaiser. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke took this opportunity to present Ms. Kaiser with a plaque, and on behalf of the entire City Council thanked her for her dedication and the committed service toward enhancing the future of the City of Mounds View. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Harrington, Interim City Administrator, read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Adopt Resolution No. 4903, Amending Resolution No. 4848, Reclassification of Public Works Lead Man. B. Adopt Resolution No. 4904, Approving the Step Adjustment of Parks Maintenance Worker, Jeff Weinke. C. Adopt Resolution No. 4905, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. D. Licenses for Approval: HVAC -Expires 6.30/96 Cherry Plumbing and Heating -New Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On-Sale -Expires 12/21 /96 The Bridges -Renewal Mayor Linke asked if there were any council members who would like any items removed from the Consent Agenda. There were none. Page 3 • February 26 1996 Mounds View Crty Counctl MOTION/SECOND: QuickBlanchard to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RF~mFNTS 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. Tom Winiecki, 274$ Sherwood Road, asked if the citizens of Mounds View will have an opportunity to vote on the purchase of the Be1Rae Ballroom property, or if the decision will be made by the City Council. Mayor Linke explained that the Council members and staff have been looking at all of the information and issues to determine if the purchase is feasible. After such time, the Council will make a decision based on review of the information. Mr. Winiecki stated there are many residents who think that Mounds View will be making a big mistake by going ahead with the purchase, referring to the Shoreview Community Center. • Mayor Linke explained that the type of facility Mounds View is considering is not the same type of community center as Shoreview or Iv'ew Brighton. Mounds View will not have the same kind of amenities in it. It will likely consist of meeting rooms, a place for the School District to hold Early Childhood classes during the day and possibly adrop-in for youth during evening hours. Mr. Winiecki asked what will happen if the community center proposal fails. Mayor Linke stated the property would then be sold. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. To Consider Request for Conditional Use Perniit to Allow the Operation of an Outdoor Greenhouse for Linder's Greenhouses at Mounds View Square. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Harrington explained that Linder's Greenhouses have been issued Conditional Use Permits for the past two years from mid-March through Mid-July. All conditions will remain the same, with the facility being open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will draw City Water but the hydrant will be metered and they will be responsible for paying for the amount used. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to approve Resolution No. 4894, Approving the Conditional Use Permit Request by Linder's Greenhouses. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Page 4 • February 26 1996 Mounds Vtew Ctty Counctl COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Hiring a Police Officer. Tim Ramacher, Police Chief, explained that last year the city applied for and was awarded a FAST grant. This is a federal grant which funds 75% of the salary and benefits for a new officer for a three year period. The hiring process began in October 1995 and the city received 200 applications for the position. The Civil Service Commission has narrowed their selection down to three names and is recommending that Darrell S. Meyer be hired for the position of Patrol Officer to begin on or about March 11, 1996. All new officers have a probationary period of one year and the salary and benefits are per the local union contract. Ms. Trude asked Mr. Ramacher to address some of Mr. Meyers qualifications. Mr. Ramacher explained that Mr. Meyer has a four year degree in Criminology. He has been the Dodge County Deputy Sheriff for the past three years. The testing for the position was quite extensive and they feel Mr. Meyer is a greatly qualified person for the position. Ms. Blanchard asked what duties Mr. Meyer will fulfill. • Mr. Ramacher explained that, as per the stipulations of the grant, he will work primarily with Crime Prevention. Starting in approximately July, after his training, he could be working solely at Crime Prevention. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to approve the hiring of Darrell S. Meyer to the position of Police Officer, as recommended by the Civil Service Commission, starting on or about March l 1, 1996 with a one year probationary period and the starting salary and benefits to be in accordance with the local union agreement. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 572, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View by Amending Chapter 1005, Entitled "Housing Code". Mr. Harrington explained that on February 12, 1996, this ordinance was introduced to amend the housing code in three areas (occupancy standards on square footage, inspection requirements, and addressing the correction of immediate hazards). The ordinance is up for final consideration and requires a roll call vote. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to formally adopt Ordinance No. 572, amending the Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 1005 entitled "Housing Code", and to waive the reading. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke: aye Council member Blanchard aye Council member Quick aye Council member Trude aye Ordinance passed on 4-0 vote. Page 5 . February 26 1996 Mounds Vtew Ctty Counctl C. Consideration of Park and Recreation Commission Appointments Mayor Linke noted that three names have been submitted to the City Council for consideration for the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission. He noted that each applicant is very deserving, however in review of the applications submitted, he would strongly support Sherry Gunn for the vacancy. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/T'rude to appoint Ms. Sheny Gunn to the position of Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Mounds View. Ms. Trude explained that this appointment would merely be a continuation of activities that Ms. Gunn already participates in. She is very interested in promoting recreational activities for children of different age groups. She sees Ms. Gunn as a very dedicated volunteer. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 573, Amending the Municipal Code of Mounds View By Amending Chapter 300, Entitled "Personnel". • Mr. Harrington explained that this Ordinance was also introduced at the February 12, 1996 Council meeting. This ordinance is being amended to allow background checks on all full and part-time employees including seasonal and volunteers who work with children on behalf of the children. The ordinance will only apply to fmalist candidates or volunteers. This ordinance is presented to the Council for final consideration and requires a roll call vote. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to adopt Ordinance 573, amending Chapter 300 of the Mounds View Municipal Code entitled "Personnel", and to waive the reading. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke aye Council member Blanchard aye Council member Quick aye Council member Trude aye Ordinance is passed on a 4/0 vote. REPORTS: 1. Report of Council members: Quick: No Report. Blanchard: No Report. Trude: No Report. Page 6 • February 26 1996 Mounds Vtew Crty Council 2. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke noted that the Council spent time recently interviewing candidates for the City Administrator position. The selected candidate has been notified and if they accept the position will begin on April 1, 1996. Hopefully the council will have a response from the candidate soon. 3. Report of Administrator: No Report. 4. Report of Staff: No Report. The next Council Work Session will be on Monday, March 4, 1996. The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, 1996. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. Saeflce • Recording Secretary