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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997/06/23• 1~ u • Page 1 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council - ?-_ ,r .~ ,. ~,, `` PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 CALL TO ORDER The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Koopmeiners at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 1997. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Mayor Koopmeiners, Council members Trude, Quick, and Stigney MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor McCarty ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator Pam Sheldon,. Community Development Director Cathy Bennett, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector Mary Saarion, Director of Parks & Recreation Bob Long; City Attorney ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• June 9,1997 -City Council Meeting: MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve the Minutes of the June 9, 1997 City Council meeting as presented. . Page 2 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: There were no Advisory Commission Minutes for consideration at this meeting. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: There was no Special Order of Business. CONSENT AGENDA• Mr. Whiting presented the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approve Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. B. ~CENSES FOR APPROVAL: Restaurants -Expiring June 30.1998 -Renewals: Blimpie Subs and Sandwiches Burger King Hardee's KFC Mermaid Mounds View Best Steak House Pink Flower RJ Riches Subway Taco Bell Garbage - Expiring June 30. 1998 -Renewals; Ace BFI Keith Kruppeny Laity's Quality Sanitation Materials Recovery Randy's Sanitation Ray Anderson 8c Sons Twin City Refuse Twin City Sanitation UWS Walter's Waste Management Wildwood MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • Page 3 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council i- 1! _ ~ ~ 1 ;_~i~ I ~~~ __ ~ ~ 1 dal _ 1 1 ' Mayor McCarty noted that this is the period of time for residents to address the Council with comments or concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. Pam Stokes, 5092 Longview Drive, was present to address the pet ordinance in the City of Mounds View. She noted that the city currently does not have an ordinance for cats as pets. This has created problems and forced residents to clean up after stray cats before allowing their children to play in the park/sandboxes. She feels the same rules that apply to dog owners should also be applied to cat owners. Additionally, she feels the ordinance relating to kennels needs clarification in regard to the specific number of cats/dogs allowed. She asked that Section 701.03, Subd. 15 be changed and that wherever dogs are referenced cats should be referenced as well. Furthermore, for cat owners, she would like the following items added: (e) that all animals shall be kept indoors and not allowed to roam free unless properly secured or confined to the kenneled property; (f) that as a condition of approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the applicant expressly agrees to allow reasonable inspections of the property by proper licensing authorities to verify numbers of animals and other licensing requirements. Failure to prevent such inspections shall constitute grounds to revoke the CUP by - order of the City Council. A discussion followed. Russ Nordstrom, 2536 W. County Road H2 and C. R. Barragan, 7765 Spring Lake Road also expressed complaints with stray cats in their neighborhoods. Mr. Barragan stated he would like to see this matter looked at in a timely fashion. Mr. Whiting noted that there is no short term solution to this problem as it takes 60+ days to pass an ordinance. Attorney Long agreed that there are inconsistencies in the ordinance which lead to confusion and recommended that staff review this ordinance and make recommendations. Don Hereau, 2260 Buckingham Lane, asked when fences will be put up around the holding ponds. He noted that children have been swimming in the ponds and he has concerns about their safety. Mr. Whiting stated he would contact Ramsey County to see if the fences could be put up sooner than originally scheduled. Russ Nordstrom, 2536 W. County Road H2, asked if a summary of the City Council meeting topics could be broadcast on Cable a few days prior to the Council meetings. This would keep residents informed and give them an opportunity to attend meetings on topics of interest to them. He also noted that he has seen residents washing down their driveways and feels because it is a waste of water, the city should have some restrictions on it. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing to consider renewal on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Mermaid Supper Club, 2200 Highway 10. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. . Page 4 June 23, 199'7 Mounds View City Council Public Hearing to consider renewal of off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Network Liquors, 2345 County Road H2. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. Public Hearing to consider renewal of off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. Public Hearing to consider renewal of off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Murzyn Liquor, 2480 Highway 10. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. Public Hearing to consider the renewal of off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Donatelle's, 2400 Highway 10. • Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. Public Hearing to consider the renews! of off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Robert's Off 10, 2400 Highway 10. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the renewal of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Mermaid Supper Club, 2200 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the renewal of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Network Liquors, 2345 County Road H2. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the renewal of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Budget Liquor, 2577 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Trude to approve the renewal of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Murcyn Liquor, 2480 Highway 10. Page 5 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to approve the renewal of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Donatelle's, 2400 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to approve the renewal of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Robert's Off 10, 2400 Highway 10. VOTE 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried It was noted that Donatelle's and Robert's Off 10 need renewal of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, rather than off-sale. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to amend the previous motion and approve the renewal of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license, for Donatelle's, 2400 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved • MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to amend the previous motion and approve the renewal of the on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Robert's Off 10, 2400 Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution Na 5137, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage at 7150 Bnollwood Drive. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. Ms. Sheldon, Community Development Director provided the Council with an overview of the proposed project. She noted that there is an existing shed on the property, which the property owner has agreed to remove a$er construction of the garage. The proposal meets all of the dimensional requirements. Two issues discussed by the Planning Commission -one concern expressed was that there were some brush and cans stored in the back of the lot which the Planning Commission asked the owner to move prior to the case coming before the City Council. Ms. Sheldon noted that this has been removed. The other issue was in regard to the number of driveways on the property. Presently, a concrete driveway runs up to the area of the house which was once the garage, and the Planning Commission discussed the possibility of removing a portion of the existing concrete driveway so that there would not be two driveway accesses. Ms. Sheldon noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the CUP with a number of conditions. She noted that conditions 1 - 5 were discussed with the Planning Commission and recommended to the City Council. Conditions 6 and 7 were added by staff. Condition #6 is in regard to paving of the northern driveway by next summer and #7 provides some type of security that the requirements of the CUP be completed (i.e. a development contract between the city and the applicant). • • Page 6 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council A discussion followed in regard to Conditions #6 and #7. Kenneth Newcombe, 7150 Knollwood Drive stated he would rather have the money to put into the new garage than be required to leave a security deposit with the city. Attorney Long discussed other options which would provide security to the city. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to approve Resolution No. 5137, AS AMENDED. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to amend Resolution No. 5137, striking Conditions #6 and #7 because these conditions were added after the Resolution went before the Planning Commission. Ms. Sheldon noted that the Planning Commission was under the understanding that the northern driveway would be paved within one year (Condition #6), but that they had not discussed Condition #7. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to amend the previous motion, re-instating Condition #6 and striking only Condition #7. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to amend the previous motion, deleting only portions of Condition #7 to read as follows: "7) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign a development contract as required by Section 1006.06, Subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code that requires compliance with the . stipulations in this Conditional Use Permit." VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried VOTE ON MOTION APPROVING RESOLUTION N0.5137 A5 AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No, 5138, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversized Garage at 7765 Spring Lake Road. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. Ms. Sheldon provided information in regard to this proposal. She noted that the proposal meets all of the dimensional criteria. This property has a V-shaped driveway with two access points onto the street. The Planning Commission discussed this issue and is recommending that the driveway be left as it is for now and deal with the issue when Spring Lake Road is re-designer and re-constructed. Ms. Sheldon noted that a revised copy of Resolution No. 5138, recommended for Council approval contains the same stipulations for 1-4. Stipulation #5 is changed to read "At the time the design for reconstruction of Spring Lake Road is prepared, the Mounds View Public Works Duector and the applicant shall work together to establish a single access point for 7765 Spring Lake Road which will coordinate with the road design. The driveway on 7765 Spring Lake Road shall be re configured so that only one access point is allowed no later than completion of reconstruction of Spring Lake Road." Condition #6 shall read "Prior to the issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign a development contract as required by Section 1006.06, Subd. 4 of the Mounds View Municipal Code which requires compliance with the stipulations of this Conditional Use . Permit". Page 7 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mr. Barragan, 7765 Spring Lake Road, stated he feels it is premature at this point to remove either of the curb cuts. He would prefer to wait, as recommended, and work with the City to establish one access point to his property when they reconstruct Spring Lake Road. The existing driveway to the house will be removed soon to allow them to install landscaping. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/ Quick to approve Resolution No. 5138, AS AMENDED, and noted above. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No. 5139, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Sales for Merryville Farm Market at Mounds View Square Shopping Center. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m. Ms. Sheldon explained that this applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an outdoor produce stand in the parking lot of the Mounds View Shopping Center. The stand would be in operation from approximately July 1, 1997 to September 21, 1997 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and would operate out of a gazebo-like structure. This type of stand has been in operation on the site in the past and no problems have • been experienced. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick to Approve Resolution No. 5139, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Sales for Merryville Farm Market at Mounds View Square Shopping Center. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Resolution No. 5136 Ordering the Abatement of Hazardous Conditions Existing at 2091 Hillview Road in the City of Mounds View. Ms. Bergman, Housing Inspector, explained that this property is afour-unit apartment building, two units of which are occupied by tenants. The remaining two units have been placarded by Building Official Rick Janson. She noted that staff has continuously been working with the owner of the property as well as legal aid in trying to bring the property into code compliance, however the owner has not cooperated and the property continues to deteriorate. Attorney Long noted typographical corrections to Resolution No. 5136. The third paragraph should be changed to read, "WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes. Section 463.161 authorizing the governing body of any City or town .... The fourth paragraph should include a colon at the end rather than asemi-colon. The sixth paragraph should be changed striking the "s" on nuisances to read nuisance. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to approve Resolution No. 5136, Ordering the Abatement of Hazardous Conditions Existing at 2091 Hillview Road in the City of Mounds View, AS CORRECTED. Page 8 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Consideration of Resolution No. 5140, Re-Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems Users Group. Ms. Sheldon explained that in February 1997 the Council approved Resolution No. 5085 which approves the joint powers agreement that formed the Ramsey County GIS Users Group. Since that time, Attorney Long, Jim Hess and David Windle and herself have met and put together some revised language which has been reviewed and accepted by the GIS Users Group Board of Directors and forwarded to all of the member cifies for re-approval. Ms. Sheldon noted that two copies of the Joint Powers Agreement were provided to council members, one is a revised version and one showing the changes. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Approve Resolution No. 5140, Re-Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems Users Group. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution Na 5133, Approving the Contract of Private Development by and between the City of Mounds View, Mounds View Economic Development Authority and V.B. Digs, LLC and authorizing the execution of the agreement by the City Clerk,/Administrator and the Mayor. Mr. Whiting rioted that this item would be considered at the July 14th City Council meeting. D. Consideration of Resolution No. 3135, Accepting Construction Bids for the Redevelopment of the Bel Rae for leasehold improvements for Children's Home Society. Ms. Bennett, explained that bids for the first phase of the Community Center were advertised and the sealed bids were collected and opened by Flannery Construction. The bids for the general construction, electrical and mechanical improvements came in at $721,905, which is under the estimated budget for phase I of the project. Ms. Bennett noted that there will be an add-on for the kitchen portion which was not bid as a part of this as the plans and specifications were not ready. Additionally, the lock system will be need to be included to provide for the same lock system as the city currently has. She noted that she still anticipates that after these are added, the project will remain under the estimated budget amount for Phase I. A question arose as to whether the kitchen facility would require a separate bidding process. Ms. Bennett explained that this would be an addendum to the lowest bidder. Attorney Long explained that as long as the amount did not exceed $25,000, the city could approve a change order. Ms. Bennett noted a minor typographical correction to Resolution No. 5135. The sixth paragraph should be changed to read "....due to the error in Fredrickson Heating's bid making it non responsive to the City's plans and specification, ". MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve Resolution No. 5135, Approving Construction Bids for Children's Home Society Space in the Community Center, AS CORRECTED. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners noted another typographical error in the sixth paragraph of Resolution No. 5135, the third line should be changed to read "...and Fisher Bjork Sheet metal at $170,805..." Page 9 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council members Trude and Quick accepted this change as a friendly amendment to their motion. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved Attorney Long explained that if the kitchen issue could not wait until the July 14th Council meeting, the council should authorize staff to seek competitive proposals in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and to authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to enter into a contract with the lowest proposal. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to authorize staff to seek competitive proposals for the work to be done in the kitchen at the Bel Rae, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 and to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator, or their designee to enter into a contract authorizing the work to be done. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. Resolution No. 5134, on City of Mounds View's Position Regarding a County Jail in Shoreview. Mr. Whiting read Resolution No. 5134. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. 5134, on City of Mounds View's Position Regarding a County Jail in Shoreview. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Consideration of Approving Resolution No. 5141 of Project Management Services Agreement with WAI Continuum for the Development of the Community Center. Ms. Bennett explained that at the suggestion of Attorney Long, WAI Continuum was asked to draft an agreement for Project Management Services to assist in providing guidance during the construction of the Bel Rae Community Center. Their proposal is that it would cost between $30,000 and $45,000 for these services. Ms. Bennett explained that Mr. Whiting and herself would work closely with WAI representatives to min;mize the amount of time they would spend on the project. Mr. Whiting explained that both Ms. Bennett and himself expect during the construction of the project, to experience some questions that go beyond their scope of expertise as well as the problems associated with time restraints in dealing with the details of a project such as this. Council member Trude noted that the City is currently paying the architect a 7% fee to oversee the project. She wondered if any of these costs would be covered by his service fees. Ms. Bennett explained that the items covered under the project management contract with WAI would be those that go beyond the scope of the plans and specifications for the architectural contract agreement. She feels that WAI is likely to detect problems that an outside company would not be able to pick up. Therefore, it will be less costly to the city in the long run. The contract would be similar to the Attorney contract with the city and WAI services would only be used upon city request. Attorney Long noted that the city would be have the authority to cancel the contract at anytime. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners asked where the money would be coming from to pay for these services. • Mr. Whiting noted that it would be coming from the $3.3 million that has been set aside for the Bel Rae project. • Page 10 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney stated he would prefer to set a milestone figure of $10,000. Ms. Bennett stated WAI would be willing to set it up any way that council desires. She would be willing to provide the council with a breakdown of time spent, etc. Mr. Whiting noted one correction to Resolution No. 5141. Paragaph 6 should be changed to read, " . . Continuum Project Management Group for the Community Center Project and authorizes the Mayor and the City Administrator to execute the Ageement; and". VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. 5141, Approving Project Management Services Agreement with WAI Continuum for the Development of the Community Center, AS AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Consideration of Approval for the Purchase of Cable TV Equipment to Upgrade the System. Mary Saarion, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained that the Cable Committee has discussed this item over a number of meetings and put together a list of equipment to upgrade and improve the cable TV production and technical audio system. More than sufficient funds are available in the Cable fund to pay for these improvements. • Patrick Toth, Cable TV Producer and Technician provided the Council with a list of equipment for use in televising the Council work sessions and upgrade the present system. He noted that he would like to add to the list Zoom and Focus Controls for the Studio Camera and a View Finder for a cost of $1,700.00. The total cost for the equipment will range between $6,500 and $6,800.00. Council member Stigney stated he believes that Stage 1 Supply could provide the Panasonic 456 S -VHS Camcorder for a lesser cost. Mr. Toth stated he would check on the price, and if so, he would purchase it through them. MOTION/SECOND: Trade/Stigney to Amend the 1997 Budget by transferring $8,000 from the Cable Franchise Fee Account to the proper account to purchase equipment to purchase communication equipment in the city. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried It Consideration of Approval for the Purchase of Playground Equipment to Upgrade Old Equipment for Compliance to Safety Standards and the Addition of Replacement Equipment for Groveland Park as Per the Equipment Replacement Plan and as Budgeted for 1997 Park Improvement. Ms. Saarion explained that Groveland Park playgound equipment is slated for replacement this summer, as per the Park Facility Replacement Plan and 1997 budget. The Parks & Recreation Commissioners have discussed ways to make the $20,000 go as far as possible, including salvaging some of the existing playground equipment and upgrading it to comply with safety standards and match the new equipment. Additionally some of the equipment will be removed and replaced. Ms. Saarion noted that MN Playground, Inc. provided a proposal in the amount of $20,000, and the Park & Recreation Commission and staff recommend that the Council approve this proposal. • Page I1 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Trade/Stigney to approve the purchase of the playground equipment to upgrade the old equipment at Groveland Park as per the recommendation of the staff and Park & Recreation Commission. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried J. Consideration of Resolution No. 5123, Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the Youth Initiative Construction Grant and the Disbursement Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, State of Minnesota as Representative of the City of Mounds View. Mr. Whiting noted that this resolution is in reference to the grant that the city has been notified that they will receive pending meeting the states conditions in the grant agreement. He noted that Ms. Saarion initiated this grant application and that it would award the City $375,000 which will be used for construction as part of the City's community center project for youth activities. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners extended his appreciation for Ms. Saarion's efforts in the grant process. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. 5123, Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the Youth Initiative Construction Grant and the Disbursement Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, State of Minnesota as Representative of the City of • Mounds View. L Consideration of Authorization to Hire a New Community Development Director. Mr. Whiting explained that Ms. Sheldon has submitted her resignation as Community Development Director with the City of Mounds View and will be returning to Colorado. Therefore, it will be necessary for the Council to accept Ms. Sheldon's resignation and to authorize staff to advertise for a new Community Development Director. Furthermore, considering the number of ongoing projects, he has concerns being able to carry through with many of the projects that are in process. Ms. Sheldon has suggested that the city work with Patrick Peters at SRF Consulting during the interim period to try to keep the vision alive. Mr. Whiting stated he has not had an opportunity to contact Mr. Peters yet, but hopes to do so and discuss this option in greater detail at the next council work session. Council member Trade stated she feels it is very critical that this avenue be pursued as she is very concerned about the continuity of the ongoing projects. Ms. Sheldon noted that Mr. Peters was involved in the Highway 10 SRF Study which was recently completed so he is familiaz with the corridor. Council members took this opportunity to thank Ms. Sheldon for her dedicated service to the city and stated it has been a pleasure working with such a professional. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to regretfully accept Ms. Sheldon's resignation as Community Development Director for the City of Mounds View. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to authorize the Clerk Administrator to begin the search for a new • Community Development Director for the City of Mounds View. • Page 12 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney stated he knows it will be difficult to replace Ms. Sheldon, however he is uncomfortable with the present structure in having two Directors overseeing a staff of five. He wondered if the Director positions could be reduced to one and still allow the city to achieve the same goals. A discussion followed. Mr. Whiting noted the various changes that have taken place in the area of staff structure during the past year. Council member Tnide stated she feels the title of Director comes with a certain level of achievement and experience, as well as professional education. As council member she has experienced numerous changeovers in staff in the Planning Department which results in a number of problems. She feels the difference in pay to hire a Director will be paid back to the taxpayers tenfold or more and it is her feeling that it would be very short sighted to go back to the level of Planning Technician at this point in the city's development. Council member Quick stated he feels hiring for a position less than Director would be a big step backwards. The city has moved forward for the past year which is very evident by the number of projects and progress in the planning area of Highway 10. The city can simply not afford to not fill this position at this level. VOTE: 3 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carried Report of Council members: • Trude: Council member Trude congratulated Attorney Bob Long for his appointment to the position of President to the League of Minnesota Cities. She gave a brief update on the Airport expansion project, noting that Public Hearings would be held in July. Sti~nev: No report. Quick: No report. Report of Acting Mayor Koopmeiners: No report. Report of Clerk Administrator: Mr. Whiting provided information in regard to the proposed Public Hearing for the Blaine/Anoka County Airport Comprehensive Plan Update. This will beheld at the Blaine City Council meeting on July 10, 1997 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held at 7 p.m. He stated he would be arranging a meeting between the Mayors, City Managers and State Representatives and Senators from this area to discuss the plan. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney Mr. Long thanked the Council for their support in St. Cloud for the League of MN Cities meeting. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners noted that the next Council Work Session will be held on July 7. 1997 at 6:00 p.m. The next Council Meeting is on July 14, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Quick to adjourn the June 23, 1997 Council Meeting at 10:25 p.m. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • Page 13 . . June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. Saeflce Recording Secretary • • ,.