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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996/08/12Page 1 ~ _ . z August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 12, 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 7:00 p.m. on August 12, 1996. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Blanchard, Quick and Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director Bruce Kessel, Finance Director Mary Saarion, Director of Parks & Recreation Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate Michael Ulrich, Public Works Director ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator, asked that one item be added to the Consent Agenda, Item (F) Resolution 4995, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. July 29, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve the minutes of the July 29, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Page 2 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission Minutes -June 10, 1996 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to accept the Planning Commission Minutes for June 10, 1996 as presented in writing. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Adoption and Presentation of Resolution No. 4990, Commendation to Roger Koopmeiners, Patrol Officer. Mayor Linke read Resolution No. 4990 aloud, recognizing Roger Koopmeiners for his service and dedication to the City of Mounds View. • MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve the adoption of Resolution 4990, Commendation to Roger Koopmeiners. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Presentation of Resolution No. 4988, Proclamation of Commendation to the Community Development Department and Declaring August 14, 1996 as Community Development Day in the City of Mounds View. Mr. Whiting read Resolution No. 4988, recognizing the Community Development Department for the exceptional quality service they have provided to residents and customers during the transitional period with changing City staff. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 4988, Proclamation of Commendation to the Community Development Department and Declaring August 14, 1996 as Community Development Day in the City of Mounds View. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Presentation of Resolution No. 4989, Proclamation of Commendation and Recognition to the Finance Department and Declaring August 20, 1996 as Finance Day in the City of Mounds View. Mr. Whiting read Resolution No. 4989, recognizing the Finance Department for the exceptional quality service they have provided during the transitional period with changing City staff. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve Resolution No. 4989, Proclamation of Commendation • and Recognition to the Finance Department and Declaring August 20, 1996 as Finance Day in the City of Mounds View. ~J • • Page 3 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Whiting, City Administrator read the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Set Public Hearing for 7:05 p.m., Monday August 26, 1996 to Consider PUD Amendment to Increase Parking and Development Review for Everest Property at 5251 Program Avenue. B. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, August 26, 1996 to Consider Ordinance No. 588, an Ordinance Amending the Development Contract Language of Chapter 1006.06, Subd. 4 of the Municipal Code. C. Set Public Hearing for 7:15 p.m., Monday August 26, 1996 to Consider Ordinance No. 589, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1301, Entitled "Flood Plain Zoning" by Amending Section 1301.10, Subd. 2 C (3) (e) Relating to Flood proofing of Accessory Structures; Amending Section 1301.13, Subd. 2, Relating to the Alteration or Addition to Non conforming Uses; and Amending Section 1301.10, Subd 2 a (5) Relating to Travel Trailers and Adding Section 1301.10 Subd 2 a (6) Relating to Travel Trailers or Travel Vehicle Parks or Campgrounds and New Residential Types Subdivisions and Condominium Associations. D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4994, Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Internet Services. E. Licenses for Approval: Garbage and Rubbish -New Randy's Sanitation, Inc. HVAC -New Golden Valley Heating & Air Sewer/Water -Renewal Beaver Plumbing Roofing= Renewal AWR, Inc. (Aliweather Roof) General (Residential, -New B-Street Quality Construction, Inc. (shed construction only) General (Commercial, -New Bauer Home's & Investments F. Resolution No. 4995, Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve the Consent Agenda AS AMENDED (Item F). Page 4 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 5 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. Duane McCarty,' 8060 Long Lake Road, stated he had an opportunity to review a July meeting of the City Council wherein a discussion was held regarding a request he had made to the City Council at an earlier date in regard to the Anoka County Airport. He feels there is one issue that is being sidestepped. He - noted that in 1980 a State Iaw was passed (MN Statutes 473.641, Subd. 4) which states "Notwithstanding any other law, the Metropolitan Airports Commission shall not use revenue from any source (that described by Section 473.608) for construction of air facilities to expand or upgrade the use of an existing Metropolitan airport from minor use to intermediate use status as defined by the Metropolitan Development Guide, Aviation Chapter, adopted pursuant to Section 473.145. This states that the instrumentation at minor airports would be listed as non-precision. He stated the 19801aw which is still in effect today and was in effect at the time that the city and the Metropolitan Airports Commission negotiated a Decree, which incorporated an instrument landing system, and therefore violated state law. He wondered if the court was aware that this agreement violated State law. • Mayor Linke explained that a date was stipulated for the development guide in the agreement, and pursuant to that section, changes can be made to that development guide. Mr. McCarty stated he did not think that the law was meant to be flexible enough to encompass all future actions, when it specifically states "as defined by the Metropolitan Development Guide" (and there was only one development guide at that time}. The same development guide was in effect at the time of the 1980 law as was in effect at the time of the 1986 agreement. Mayor Linke stated at a Council work session, the City Attorney was instructed to review it and come back to the Council with their recommendations. At this time, he has not received that information from the attorneys. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing Considering the 1997 Long Term Financial Plan. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Bruce Kessel, Finance Director, presented information showing the 1996 budget for capital outlays as well as the preliminary 1997 budget and those projected through 2002. This information is based upon input from various departments who went through and prioritized items to determine what items will need to be completed next year and which can be put off until future years. With this information, the city will attempt to coordinate the long term capital plan with the operating budget to lessen the impact on property taxes and to make sure that there are funding sources for all of the identified city projects. It was noted that the figures presented were very preliminary and that there would be significant changes before it becomes fmal. Page 5 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing Regarding the Sale of the Off-Sale Liquor License to James Karels, Murzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m. Mr. Whiting explained that this Public Hearing was tabled at the last meeting and it is now ready for approval. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve the Sale of the Off-Sale Liquor License to James Karels, 2840 Highway 10. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: • A. Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 587, an Ordinance Amending Title 1100 by Adding a New Chapter 1126 Establishing a 180 Day Moratorium on New Use, Development or Construction of Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Towers and Antennas Within the City of Mounds View. Ms. Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director, explained that this Ordinance was introduced at the last City Council Meeting and staff is recommending adoption of this Ordinance. MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 587, an Ordinance Amending Title 1100 by Adding a New Chapter 1126 Establishing at 180 Day Moratorium on New Use, Development or Construction of Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Towers and Antennas Within the City of Mounds View, and to waive the reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor Linke yes Council member Trude yes Council member Blanchard yes Council member Hankner yes Council member Quick yes B. Discussion of Nuisance Abatement of 7685 Knollwood Drive, Mounds View. Ms. Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate, presented photographs showing violations for the property at 7685 Knollwood Drive. She explained that staff has been working with this property since August 1, 1994. An administrative offense for junk and debris and junked vehicles was issued on October 11, 1995. The violations remained and the A. O. was unpaid and the owner failed to contact the city. Therefore a citation was issued and the owner failed to appear in court so a warrant was issued for his arrest: Numerous letters Page 6 • August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council have been sent to the owner, and letters dated June 7, 1996 and July 30, 1996 warn him that if the violations were not corrected, the City Council would consider abating the property. The violations have not been remedied. Mayor Linke stated he did receive a letter dated August 10, 1996 in regard to the abatement proceedings. He proceeded to read the letter which was from a family residing near the subject property. Terry Kemp, 2878 County Road I and Christopher Pearson, 7685 Knollwood Drive were present to discuss this issue. Mr. Pearson stated he just returned home from college and has not been aware of what has transpired within the past three years. He explained that one vehicle has been removed from the property, two vehicles in the front belong to the neighbor -one of which has been removed and the other he is trying to start so it can also be moved. They have been busy trying to get the yard cleaned up and he would like the Council to give him two more weeks to continue cleaning up the property before beginning abatement. Ms. Trude stated her concern as to how much time the city has to invest in the property before some action is finally taken. Ms. Pruitt explained how the abatement process works. • Mr. Pearson stated he feels about 50% of the clean up has been completed. Many of the vehicle parts will be removed with the vehicles. Ms. Hankner stated this process has been going on for two years. The codes were meant to be enforced and she would have to support staff s recommendation that the property be abated, MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Quick to approve Resolution No. 4985, Recommending Abating 7685 Knollwood Drive. Mr. Quick stated the letters dated June 7, and July 30, 1996 outlined all the violations and the corrective action that needed to be taken. Therefore, he voted in support of Ms. Hankner's motion. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke explained that it would be beneficial for the resident to get as much cleaned from the property as possible prior to the time a contractor comes out to the property as it will lessen his costs. C. Consideration of Purchase Offer to Chester Glisan, 4943 Old Highway 8. Mr. Ulrich, Fubiic Works Director, explained that the feasibility report for the Reconstruction of Old Highway 8 states that it would be in the best interest of the project to purchase the property at 4943 Old Highway 8. The city contracted with Evergreen Land Services to work with them on this issue. An appraisal was completed which came in at $70,000. Mr. GIisan stated he had an appraisal of the property which came in at $73,000. Mayor Linke stated at this time, Council is authorizing staff to present an offer in the amount of the appraisal they received. Page 7 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Ulrich explained that there are other steps in the process, and Mr. Glison is allowed a second appraisal which is part of the relocation costs. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to Authorize Staff to offer a Formal Purchase Offer to Mr. Glisan, 4943 Old Highway 8, in the amount of $70,000 for the purchase of his property. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 4992, Authorizing the Use of the Be1Rae Facility for Fall Recreation Programming on an Interim Basis. Ms. Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator, explained that at the August 5th work session, staff was directed to prepare a resolution authorizing the use of the Bel Rae facility for Recreation Programming on an Interim Basis. She noted that an Attachment A to the resolution outlines the proposed programs, dates, times, the employee who would be responsible during the event, and the responsibilities of the assigned employee. She noted that one additional program needs to be added to Attachment A, this being a tot program, which would run from September 26 through December 11th on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Ms. Hankner asked if anyone did a cross benefit analysis to see where the events would be held. Ms. Bennett briefed the council on where the programs proposed for the Bel Rae facility are currently being held. Ms. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated the programs that they feel would be beneficial to hold over at the Bel Rae facility are ones that they typically have to limit in size to avoid overcrowding. These are programs that could serve many, many more people if the space were available. Other programs identified are those that they feel would benefit from the larger space (Karate, Safety Awareness Class). Ms. Hankner asked if anyone had checked to see what additional costs would be incurred by the city in providing usage of the facility such as increased electric costs, insurance costs, etc. Ms. Bennett explained that insurance costs would be the same as what the city currently has on the building. The electricity increase is expected to be very limited, as the city is paying for electricity on the facility now. Ms. Hankner asked if there would be concerns for the Fire Department in the use change of the' building. Mr. whiting noted that staff did review the building uses with the Fire Chief and he okayed them as the programs stand. His main concern was whether or not anything could be considered an obstacle for an exit. None of the uses will affect the application of the fire code. Pam Starr, of the Parks & Recreation Commission was present and explained that the Parks & Recreation Commission had just concluded their meeting prior to the City Council meeting. They felt the programs • as presented would be a great start for the Fall season. It would be a great opportunity to use the facility in Page 8 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council the Winter when there is limited indoor facilities. The commission also felt perhaps the space could be used for Senior's activities during the Winter, for some small-scale Christmas Parties on a rental basis, (could "No Smoking/Alcohol" be changed for rental?) and fund-raisers such as pancake breakfasts, etc. Ms. Hankner stated she felt anything that is proposed for the facility should be checked to make sure that it complies with the fire code. She stated she feels serious thought needs to be given to consider the costs versus the benefts and furthermore that the fees cover all of the expenditures. Mr. Whiting stated as he understands it, the costs are contained within the programs as they currently stand and he feels the same situation could exist over at the Bel Rae until the council decides differently. Ms. Starr stated she feels the Park & Recreation Commission also feels that the city needs to have programs that are able to pay for themselves and would likely commit to that for the facility as well. She feels the building should not stand vacant and should be used to some degree. Ms. Hankner stated the city currently has a capital investment for the property of almost $750,000 that is not being incorporated into the fees. The property was taken off the tax roles so at this time it is not even generating any income to help to defray those costs. Mayor Linke noted that these types of costs are not incorporated into the fees for any of the other city properties either. Ms. Hankner commented that the city has not purchased any of the other properties with tax dollars. Ms. Bennett recommended that one additional paragraph be added to Resolution No. 4992 before consideration. She proceeded to read the resolution, noting the following change: "WHEREAS, any additional programs added must be reviewed by the Fire Department and Administration Department and a review of it made as to the cost versus the benefit for use of the building." MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4992, Resolution Authorizing the Use of the Bel-Rae Facility for Fall Recreation Programming on an Interim Basis. Ms. Hankner stated she opposes Resolution No. 4992, as no one has taken the time to consider all of the physical ramifications. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Hankner to table consideration of Resolution No. 4992 until the next Council meeting, allowing staff to generate some numbers to consider. VOTE: 2 ayes 3 nays (Linke, Trude, Blanchard) Motion FAILED Mayor Linke explained that these events must be published in the newsletter that is currently being put together and being distributed in the next two to three weeks, therefore there is not adequate time to allow for this. • Page 9 . August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Ms. Blanchard stated she feels Council has been working actively to come up with some sort of plan but whenever they. come up with a plan for something, Ms. Hankner tries to "shoot it down". VOTE on 1st Motion (Linke/Trade to approve Resolution No. 4992): 3 ayes 2 nays (Hankner/Quick) Motion CARRIED E. Consideration of Resolution No. 4993, Authorizing the Rental of the Bel Rae Facility for Select Events to Private Users on an Interim Basis. Ms. Bennett explained that at the August 5, 1996 Work Session, Council directed staff to prepare a resolution outlining the rental of the Bel Rae facility for private use on an interim basis. When a private group is interested in renting the facility, the following stipulations are proposed: no smoking, no alcohol, user must provide Proof of Insurance, User must sign a rental contract for the building. She noted the proposed rates for the use of the building (these were put together based on an evaluation of what other communities centers in the area charge for the use of their banquet rooms). Mr. Quick asked if the damage deposits ($300/$400) were typical of other municipalities. He felt it was far too low. . Ms. Bennett explained that the damage deposits were based upon the rental amount, and the deposits are refundable if no damage is done. Ms. Trade asked if the city could develop a policy in the event that someone would want to lease the facility with the use of alcohol. It would have to be a separate type of contract with a higher damage deposit. However, she hates to see the damage deposits get so high that the church groups and social . organizations who might otherwise want to use the facility are unable to do so. Mr. Quick noted one alternative would be to require that the renter provide the city with a major credit card number as a form of security for damages. Mayor Linke suggested that this item be tabled until the next Council meeting to allow staff to come up with some additional information. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Trade to table Item E until the August 26, 1996 City Council Meeting. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, stated he would like to follow up on some concerns expressed by Ms. Hankner. When deciding on costs for the use of the facility, he would like to see the insurance cost estimates, utilities -heat, electricity, water, etc., the depreciation on assets, the return on the investment and what they are estimated to be. He noted also that some credit cards have lower limits, and if damages exceed the credit card limit, the city could still have problems recouping those costs from the renter. F. Consideration of Resolution No. 4987, Adopting the 1996 Fee Schedule. Page 10 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Whiting noted that staff has reviewed and revised the Uniform Schedule of Fees and Charges to make them consistent with State fees and charges. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4987, Adopting the 1996 Fee Schedule. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Revision to the Contract for Auditing Services with Tauges, Redpath & Co. for the Year Ending December 31,199b. Mr. Bruce Kessel, Finance Director, stated in 1994 the City entered into an agreement with Tauges, Redpath & Co. to perform auditing services as of and for the years ending December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The contract allows the parties to cancel the agreement upon 30 days written notice. Based upon his past experience as an auditor and finance director, he feels that greater city assistance could be provided to reduce the city's audit fee to $13,548 for 1996. The contract fee for the 1996 audit was $21,300. Mr. Kessel noted that he may need to hire someone to assist in typing the report, but that should not exceed $1,000. Therefore, he is recommending that the council approve the contract revision of Tauges, Redpath & Co. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve a revision to the contract with Tauges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. reducing the fee associated with the annual audit for the City of Mounds View as of and for the year ended December 31, 1996 to $13,548 with the stipulation that any services provided outside the scope of the contract be agreed to in writing prior to performing any such services. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried H. Consideration of Resolution No. 4986, Approving the Hire of Ken Manthis, Head PGA ProfessionaUClubhouse Manager. Mr. Whiting stated as per the discussion at the City Council Work session on Monday, August 5, 1996, staff is recommending to hire Ken Manthis as a full time employee at the Golf Course, with a monthly salary of $1,500 plus $20 per lesson, funded through the Golf Course operations. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve Resolution No. 4986, Approving the Hire of Ken Manthis, Head PGA ProfessionaUClubhouse Manager, with the understanding that a specific contract be developed that will handle the overtime with comp time. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried I. Consideration of Resolution No. 4991, Approving the Hire of Steven Menard for the Position of Police Officer. Mr. Whiting explained that he is recommending the hiring of Steven Menard for the position of Police Officer. Mr. Menard has gone through the testing process which includes a written examination, interview, psychological testing, physical examination and a background investigation. It is the opinion of the • members of the Civil Service Commission that Mr. Menard is the best qualified candidate for the position of Patrol Officer. Page 11 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Hankner/Trude to approve Resolution No. 4991, Approving the Hire of Steven Menard for the Position of Police Officer, starting on or about August 26, 1996, with the starting salary and benefits per union contract, VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Ms. Trude asked that the Council members be provided with a copy of the candidates resume as has been the policy in the past. J. Resolution Adding State Bank and Trust Company of New Ulm as a Secondary Depository of City Funds. Mr. Kesel explained that on December 15, 1995, the Council passed a Resolution (no. 4874) which named the secondary depositories of City funds for 1996. Based upon past work that he did with the State Bank & Trust Company of New Ulm, they have several options that may be advantageous to the city of Mounds View and he would like to have them added onto the list. Prior to investing any funds, Mr. Kessel stated he would make sure that it is the best use for city funds. Ms. Hankner stated she has always believed in doing business locally and wondered if we should practice this when investing city funds as well. Mr. Kessel stated the city's main depository is Western Bank in Mounds View. Most of the secondary depositories would be Prudential, Smith-Barney, Dain Bosworth, etc. He stated he did talk with Western Bank however, they stated they could not match the type of arrangement that State Bank & Trust Co in New Ulm has. Secondary depositories historically have not been within the city, so the city is not changing that, it would merely be included as an official depository for 1996. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Hankner to approve Resolution No. 4996, Resolution Naming State Bank and Trust Company of New Ulm as an Official Depository for 1996. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried K. Discussion regarding the Status of Tree Damage from the August 6th Storm. Mr. Whiting explained that a section of the city received extensive tree damage in the wind storm on August 6, 1996. City Forester, Rick Wriskey, gave him an evaluation of the damage, noting that most of the damage was bordered by Pleasant View Drive on the west, County Road J on the North, Eastwood Road on the East and roughly Highway 10/Ardan Avenue on the South. Mr. Whiting explained that there really is no clear policy on how to respond to situations such as this, but he was able to obtain a copy of New Brighton's policy, which lays out some options that may allow staff to respond more quickly in the future if the council is interested in having staff assist in removing trees from private property. Three options he felt the council may want to consider are: l) total assistance ranging from clearing yards to disposing; 2) removing debris the property owner brings to the boulevard; or 3) arranging for debris to be removed at the property owner's expense. He stated it appears that most of the residents have gotten their debris to the boulevard. What needs to be determined is to what extent the city wants to participate in • assisting in cleaning up this debris. He noted other cities have been assisting by collecting debris brought to the boulevard, however he is not aware that they are going into yards to clear private property. Page 12 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to authorize the removal of the debris generated by the recent storm from the boulevard of affected properties, as identified by the City Forester, at the city's cost and to fund it out of the Contingency Funds. JoAnne Valley, 280$ Wooddale Drive, stated she has had storm damage many times in Mounds View and has never been reimbursed or received assistance in cleaning up. She would never expect another tax payer in the city to pay for her clean up. She feels the city cannot continue to spend money. There are too many elderly people in the community who will end up paying for it through increased taxes. Ms. Hankner stated she does not recall the city participating in clean up other than in last Winter's ice storm. In that case, it was felt there was the concern of potential diseases to be spread. She is not sure she can decide what should be done in the absence of a policy. She wondered if the City Forester has raised any concern as to health or safety issues if the trees are not removed. Mr. Whiting stated he has not heard anything from the City Foxester. He has heard from residents that it needs to be cleaned up. He noted that Ms. Valley is the first person who has stated she does not want help. Ms. Trude stated a problem has come about due to changes as to what homeowners are allowed to do with brush. There is no longer a convenient place to bring brush. Not everyone is able to do something about • it. If the city doesn't spend money removing the brush, it will likely spend money enforcing the Nuisance Code because many property owners will not get rid of it. She stated she feels staff should be directed to draft a policy. Ms. Hankner stated she would prefer to see a policy drafted, and then implement that policy rather than make a decision to go ahead without a policy. Susan Thymian, 8325 Spring Lake Road, stated she lost many trees and she had found it to be very overwhelming. Mr. Quick stated the city has been clobbered three times in less than 12 months. The city must develop a policy to address situations such as this. Trash is accumulating in backyards because residents don't want to spend the money to dispose of it. He suggested that the city obtain input from residents as a part of the survey regarding the Bel Rae facility. Duane McCarty asked if the Emergency Response Plan for the city would have a section applying to this issue. Mayor Linke stated he believes the ERP deals with major catastrophe items. Bill Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated the purpose of the government is to provide for its people. Some of them cannot provide for themselves individually. VOTE on Motion made by Trude/Blanchard: 5 ayes 0 nayes Motion Carried Page 13 August 12, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke asked that Mr. Whiting direct staff to put together a policy for Storm Damage Clean Up and present it to the council at the next work session. REPORTS: Report of Council members: Trude: Ms. Trude stated she met with staff members and Mr. Pastor regarding the easement for the Pedestrian Bridge. He has presented a list of items that he wants and staff is working on coming up with some type of plan to work with him. She will report back at the September work session. Hankner: No report. Blanchard: No report. Quick: Mr. Quick asked that a time be scheduled for the Council to sit down and discuss issues relating to the Bel Rae facility. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke reported that he and Chuck Whiting were part of the 1st annual Mayors Golf Tournament which provided an opportunity for all the cities and school districts to get together. Report of Administrator: Mr. Whiting noted that Joyce Pruitt has submitted her resignation effective August 30, 1996. They are working on getting a replacement for her position. He also noted that at the work session this evening, the council talked about conducting a survey in regard to the Bel Rae faciltiy. He would like council direction. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to authorize staff to finish developing the survey according to council guidelines and that the funding come from Contingency Funds. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke asked that the council authorize staff to advertise for the Planning Associate position. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to authorize staff to begin advertising and make recommendations to council regarding the replacement for the Planning Associate position. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke stated the next Council Meeting will be on Monday, August 26, 1996. The next Council Work Session will be on September 3, 1996. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. R ectfully submitted, ara D. Sae~~ (~-- • Recording Secretary MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING I~-ea5~ ~~,z~9~ OUED ~rrn ~ Please sign NAME ADDRES S ERA c~ ~ ~~ ~.5 ~'~.~~OI ~~ ~ , (~/ +, ~1 J/j~/ 1 f 7 ~' /' rfy ~~ ~L t.z ~~ l'r ~" ~~~IV 7~~ ~15 ~ ~ ~~f~ ~! ~~~ I .: ~~~~ ~ .. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~V ~ ~ ~ vv ~' I / r r /`~ j ~ j ~, i C.• ~ /) G / l'.. ~/e l ~~ _J//'~ s / / /// ___ C 1.. ~, _ ~ ~~J fi ~ // / //