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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1996/11/25• ~.~wzu ~ Page 1 ~a November 25, 1996 ~" ~"` Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA r~ r~ u Regular Meeting November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Ha11 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor Linke at 7:05 p.m. on November 25, 1996. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Linke, Council members Trude, Quick and Blanchard MEMBERS ABSENT: Council member Hankner ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works Bob Long, City Attorney ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Ms. Sheldon asked that one item be added to the Council Business, (G) Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, December 9, 1996 to Consider an Abatement for Nuisances at 6440 Jackson Street. Mayor Linke asked that one item be added to the Agenda to be considered along with Item D of Council Business, Establishing a Community Center Task Force for the Bel Rae facility. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 6, 1996 Special City Council Meeting: • Page 2 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: QuickBlanchard to approve the minutes of the November 6, 1996 Special City Council Meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried November 12, 1996 -Regular City Council Meeting: MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried November 18, 1996 Special City Council Meeting: MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1996 Special City Council Meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: EDC -September 26, 1996 -Regular Meeting October 24, 1996 -Regular Meeting October 29, 1996 -Special Meeting MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to accept the Minutes for the Economic Development Commission for meetings held on September 26, 1996, October 24, 1996 and October 29, 1996, as presented in writing. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Approval of Resolution No. 5046, A Resolution of Commendation and Recognition to the 1996 Election Judges and Interim Deputy Clerk for a Successful General Election. Mr. Whiting took this opportunity to read Resolution No. 5046. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Trude to Approve Resolution No. 5046, A Resolution of Commendation and Recognition to the 1996 Election Judges and Interim Deputy Clerk for a Successful General Election. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Whiting, City Administrator read the Consent Agenda as follows: . A. Adopt Resolution No. 5050 Approving Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. Page 3 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council B. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL: HVAC -Expires 6/30/97: Air Flow Systems, Inc. -New Delmar Furnaces Exchanges, Inc. -Renewal MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to approve 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. Bill Syricks, Pinewood Drive, noted that the city was paying for one-half of the assessments on Bronson Drive and wondered if they would be doing so on future assessment projects. Mayor Linke explained that this is generally how it has been done and he would expect that they will be paying a portion of the assessments for future projects as well. There were no other comments from the floor. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No. 5041, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the joint use of parking facilities at Mounds View Square Shopping Center at 2535-2585 Highway 10. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Ms. Sheldon, Community Development Director, explained that the owners of the Mounds View Shopping Center are anticipating an expansion of the shopping center to include 5,000 additional feet of retail space and two dinner house style restaurants which would replace Bridgeman's and Hardee's. The expansion would result in 23 of the existing parking spaces being eliminated and leaving 454 spaces on the site. The Planning Commission approved a variance in the parking ratios and has recommended that the Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for the joint use of parking facilities at Mounds View Square Shopping Center. This would allow parking requirements to be adjusted where there are two or more uses located on the same property which have offsetting parking demands. The Planning Commission feels that the difference between required spaces and available spaces could be addressed through joint use between daytime and nighttime uses of the parking spaces. Ms. Sheldon noted that the recommendation by the Planning Commission requires that some conditions be met. She proceeded to address these. Ms. Trude noted that these are merely perspective plans and by approving the Conditional Use Permit, it provides the owners the ability to address the concerns prior to negotiating with any prospective tenant. • Page 4 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke asked if the owners will continue to allow for Christmas Tree Sales and Linders Greenhouse to locate on the site. He could see potential problems if parking spaces are already reduced and then furthermore by having these types of sales stands located there. The owners reminded the Council that these types of stands must be licensed by the City. Furthermore, in no way would they jeopardize the parking at the center to allow for the sale of Christmas Trees, etc. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to Approve Resolution No. 5041, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for the Joint Use of Parking Facilities at Mounds View Square Shopping Center at 2535 -2585 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No. 5042, Approving an Amended Conditional Use Permit and a Development Review for Expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10. • Ms. Sheldon explained that this request was based on a Conditional Use Permit that was issued in 1992, and amended in 1994. The new request is to amend the Conditional Use Permit again to expand the site to include the Citgo property to the northwest, adding five additional service bays and a one bay car wash. The owners noted they are merely trying to respond to customer demand. Ms. Sheldon noted that Resolution No. 50421ists all of the criteria that applies to this application, and it is the Planning Commission and staffs feelings that this criteria can be met by the proposal. Additionally, a list of conditions has been included in the resolution which must be met in the proposal. She proceeded to go through the list of conditions. Council member Blanchard stated she had received telephone calls in regard to this proposal. The residents were concerned that this was expanding to much more than what they originally proposed. They are not unhappy with the project, but they are concerned about the continuous expansions. One other concern was that the business is turning into a used car lot rather than a new car lot. Ms. Sheldon stated that the proposal really does not provide a great deal more of parking space. It is mostly providing more building space to allow for more service area. Mayor Linke stated the owners were informed that this was primarily to be a new car dealership. Council member Quick suggested that the following changes be made to the conditions on Resolution No. 5042, pages 7 & 8: 3. Vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance are permitted on this site, excluding body work and painting. All car repairs shall be conducted within the indoor service bays and not outside the service building and doors on service buildings must remain closed at all times except when cars are being moved in and out of the bays. • Page 5 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council 7. All transport truck deliveries and pick-up shall be conducted on site during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.). 8. Outside loudspeakers shall be eliminated and the dealership shall use individual pagers to contact sales staff. Additionally, after some discussion, the following additional changes were recommended. 14. The applicant shall maintain a new car license at all times. 15. The gas tanks on the Citco property must be removed within six (6) months or no later than the issuance of any building or grading permits. Mr. Darwin Lindahl architect for this project was present and addressed some of the concerns made by the council members. He also commended Ms. Sheldon for her thorough work and cooperation on this project proposal, noting that she had done an excellent job. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Linke to approve Resolution No. 5042, Approving an Amended Conditional use Permit and a Development Review for Expansion of the Saturn Dealership at 2375 and 2395 Highway 10, AS AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No. 5047, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Outdoor Sales of Christmas Trees at Mounds View Square, 2535 Highway 10. Mayor Linke opened the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. Ms. Sheldon asked if a Conditional Use Permit is required for all Christmas Tree Sales. Mayor Linke stated this lot will utilize parking space that is normally used for the shopping center therefore requiring a Conditional Use Permit, whereas the others are usually located on vacant lots or vacant land. Mayor Linke closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: QuickBlanchard to approve Resolution No. 5047, Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Outdoor Sales of Christmas Trees at Mounds View Square, 2535 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration to Purchase Water Tanks and Entrance Door. Page 6 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director, explained that the aluminum water tanks on the Jet Truck are decaying on both the outside and inside. The tanks carry a five year warranty and the manufacturer will replace them, however it is highly likely that the situation will reoccur after a period of years, and the existing warranty will terminate at the end of July 1998. To eliminate any future deterioration of the water tanks, staff obtained a quote from the manufacturer to replace the aluminum tanks with stainless steel. The cost differential is $2,600.00. If staff remounted the new tanks, the city could save $500.00. Mr. Ulrich also noted that the south service door at the Public Works facility is rusted out on the bottom due to constant water contact from the wash bay. -The door no longer closes properly and is contributing to heat loss. Staff received a quote from Best Locks who is a factory direct representative for a fiberglass reinforced polyester door, which includes the frame, all hardware, the spring, installation, closure and locks. The cost for this was $2,275.00. Mr. Ulrich noted that staff is requesting that contingency funds be used both of these expenditures from the Waste water account. Ms. Trude asked why staff did not price shop for the replacement of the door. Mr. Ulrich noted that this is a specific door. Best Lock is a factory direct wholesale outlet. The door is a • superior product which was recommended by Best Lock. Furthermore several of the schools have used the doors and highly recommended them. Mr. Ulrich stated he believes the price is very reasonable. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Linke to authorize the transfer of $4,275.00 from the Waste water Contingency account 730-4123-910 of which $2,000 will be transferred to Waste water Acct 730-4121- 513 Equipment Repairs, and $2,275.00 transferred to Waste water Account 730-4121-121 Buildings and Grounds for the purchase of a Water Tank and an Entrance Door. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Ordinance 590, an Ordinance Relating to Setbacks for Parking Lots, Driveways and Principal and Accessory Buildings; Minimum Lot Area for Non-Residential Uses listed as Conditional Uses in Residential Districts; the Continued Use of Non-Conforming Parking Lots for Non-Residential Conditional Uses in Residential Districts, and Amending Title 1100, Sections 1102.01,1104.01,1104.02,1106.04,1107.05,1109.04,1110.04,1121.09,1121.11 and 1123.02. Mayor Linke explained that the Public Hearing for Ordinance 590 was held on November 12, 1996. The Ordinance will increase the setback requirements to 20 feet for sites of 2.5 acres or less and to 30 feet for sites of more than 2.5 acres and establishes a minimum lot size for non-residential uses in residential districts. MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to Approve Ordinance 590, an Ordinance Relating to Setbacks for Parking Lots, Driveways and Principal and Accessory Buildings; Minimum Lot Area for Non-Residential Uses listed as Conditional Uses in Residential Districts; the Continued Use ofNon-Conforming Parking Lots for Non-Residential Conditional Uses in Residential Districts, and Amending Title 1100, Sections 1102.01, 1104.01, 1104.02, 1106.04, 1107.05, 1109.04, 1110.04, 1121.09, 1121.11 and 1123.02. • ROLL CALL VOTE: • Page 7 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke yes Council member Trade yes Council member Blanchard yes Council member Quick yes Motion Carried (4-0) C. Introduction of Ordinance 592, An Ordinance Relating to Manufactured Home Park Closings and Amending Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Mayor Linke explained that this Ordinance sets up some requirements to be followed if and when a mobile park owner plans to close the park. This ordinance is very similar to one in Bloomington and helps to protect the owners of the mobile homes within the park. Ms. Sheldon noted that the Public Hearing for Ordinance 592 will be held in December. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve the Introduction of Ordinance 592, An Ordinance Relating to Manufactured Home Park Closings and Amending. Title 1000 by Adding a New Chapter 1011 of the Mounds View Municipal Code and to waive the reading. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution No. 5052, Authorizing Staff to Begin Negotiations for a Temporary Lease Arrangement with Children's Home Society of Minnesota for space in the Bel-Rae facility. Mr. Whiting explained that the Children's Home Society is interested in space to accommodate a child care center at the Bel Rae facility. They are currently housed in the Spring Lake Park High School, but will need to vacate the space they currently occupy. He noted that this was discussed at the last work session and Resolution 5052 will authorize staff to begin negotiations for a temporary lease arrangement. MOTION/SECOND: BlanchardlTrude to approve Resolution 5052, Authorizing Staff to Begin Negotiations for a Temporary Lease Arrangement with Children's Home Society of Minnesota for space in the Bel Rae facility. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Mayor Linke stated would like the council to consider Resolution No. 5054, A Resolution Establishing a Community Center Task Force. He proceeded to read Resolution No. 5054. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Trade to approve Resolution No. 5054, Establishing a Community Center Task Force. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Consideration of Resolution No. 5051, Approving the City's Formal Written Objections to the . Metropolitan Airports Commission's Proposed Draft Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Update dated July 1996 for the Anoka County-Blaine Airport. Page 8 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Whiting explained that the Airport Task Force met recently with City Attorney Bob Long to formulate the written objections to the proposed long-term comprehensive plan drafted by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Mr. Long, City Attorney, briefly discussed the objections that were outlined in the letter to Mr. Thomas Anderson, General Counsel for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He noted that a meeting has been scheduled for December 13, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. of the Anoka Airport Advisory Committee that has been working with MAC on this plan. The meeting will be held at Anoka-Hennepin Technical College at the Airport. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve Resolution No. 5051, Approving the City's Formal Written Objections to the Metropolitan Airports Commission's Proposed Draft Long-Term Comprehensive Plan Updates dated July 1996 for the Anoka County-Blaine Airport. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Resolution No. 5053 to Authorize Entering the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement. Mr. Whiting explained that the purpose of the agreement is to allow the cities of Mounds View, New Brighton, Arden Hills, Shoreview, Blaine, Roseville and Circle Pines to jointly address community development concerns up and down the I-35W corridor and utilize a coordinating consultant to facilitate addressing these concerns including economic development, community development, geographic information systems and joint code review. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to Approve Resolution NO. 5053, to Authorize Entering the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Set Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, December 9, 1996 to Consider an Abatement of Nuisances at 6440 Jackson. MOTION/SECOND: TrudeBlanchard to set a Public Hearing for 7:10 p.m., Monday, December 9, 1996 to Consider an Abatement of Nuisances at 6440 Jackson. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried REPORTS: Renort of Council members: Trude: No report. Blanchard: No report. • Quick: No report. Page 9 November 25, 1996 Mounds View City Council Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke noted that additional information will be made available for the O'Niel property (directly to the south of City Hall across Highway 10) on December 12, 1996 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Residents will have the opportunity to review the preliminary proposal. T'he types of uses they are considering at this point is amulti-screen theater, office building and one or two sit-down style restaurants. Report of Administrator: No report. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney: No report. Mayor Linke noted that the next Council Work Session will be held on December 2, 1996. The next Council meeting will be held on December 9, 1996. The proposed 1997 Budget and Property Tax Levy will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 1996. Mayor Linke adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~'~vn~ a s~'~~~~ Tamara D. Saefke Recording Secretary • MOUNDS VIEW CITZ' COUNCIL MEETING ~~~11 'h~t~~~(~ Z~ I ~~ Please sign NAME ADDRESS ~~ ,~ ~... ~ ~ \ .~ , ~(~ ~ ..~.-- /~ ~~ 1Nt ~ R= ~ ~ 5 ~~ 2y ©~ ~ t ~r--t w ~~ t C`~ ~~w ~N ~ tN0 57of SttiN~cr c~~~ ~Tb' ~3a eR~ ~ rN ~E~~ .~~ ~~ G r S~ ~e G