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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997/08/11• Page 1 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council -, ,~ 4~ -,~ ;I PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 11, 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 August 11, 1997. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council members Trude, Quick, Koopmeiners and Stigney MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor McCarty ALSO PRESENT: Chuck whiting, Clerk Administrator Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director Jim Ericson, Planning Associate Scott Riggs, City Attorney ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Whiting asked that an item be added to the agenda, 11 (B)(2) Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, August 25, 1997 at 7:10 p.m. to consider the preliminary plat for the Silver Lake Estates project. Council member Stigney asked that an item be added to the agenda, 11(G) Discussion on Inner-City/Inner-Staff Communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 29,1997 -City Council Meeting: • Page 2 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Trude/Quick to approve the July 29, 1997 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented in writing. Council member Stigney stated he would like to see the EDA Public Hearing minutes included as part of the record for the City Council meeting minutes of July 29, 1997. Additionally, Page 4, line 47 should be changed to read, "Mayor McCarty recessed the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m. to hold the EDA Public Hearing in regard to the sale of land located at 2625 Highway 10 for the purposes of a Redevelopment Project". MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to TABLE approval of the July 28, 1997 City Council Minutes. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Festival Committee Meeting Minutes, July 1,1997 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes, June 26,1997 MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to accept the Festival Committee Meeting Minutes, July 1, 1997 and the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes, June 26, 1997. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carned CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Whiting presented the Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approve Just and Correct Claims Against City Funds. B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 25, 1997 at 7:05 p.m. to Consider Ordinance No. 603, An Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 1005 Entitled "Housing Code". C. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL: Cigarettes and Tobacco -Expires June 30. 1998 Chou Vang, Mur~yn Liquors -New General (Commercial) -Expires June 30. 1998 A. E. Wallen Homes -New HVAC -Expires June 30.1998 A.R.E. Plumbing -New Faircon Service -New More's Burner Service -Renewal River City Sheet Metal, Inc. -New Maso - Expires June 30. 1998 • Neeck Construction, Inc. -New Steve Zebro Cement Co. -New • Page 3 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Sewer and Water -Expires June 30. 1998 Kuehn Excavating -New MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Acting Mayor Koopmeiners explained that this is the time for residents to address the council with concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. Ms. Pamela Sheldon, 7640 Woodlawn Drive, took this opportunity to thank the City Council, Planning Commission, city staff and residents for the opportunity to work with such a fine group of people over the past year. She noted that it has indeed been one of the best experiences of her career. Mr. Whiting read a plaque which he then presented to Ms. Sheldon on behalf of the City Council, acknowledging her for her dedicated service to the City of Mounds View. • William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, asked if the $230,000 Tax Increment Financing Loan which MSP Real Estate is requesting as a part of the Silver Lake Commons Project is a deferred interest loan. Mr. Whiting explained that it is a loan with a deferred payment, having a 1 % annually incurred interest with a balloon payment at the end of the 30-year term. Mr. Werner stated if MSP Real Estate paid $2,000 per year interest over 30 years, it would amount to $60,000. ff the $230,000 were invested it could double within 15 years. It seems to him that this is a very good deal for the developer and he feels it would be helpful for the Council to explain this more thoroughly to the residents. Bruce Braesele, 5127 Long Lake Road, stated as a Planning Commissioner he voted in favor of Silver Lake Commons as he had no legal basis for not doing so. As a resident, however, he opposes the project as he feels Mounds View has an adequate number of low-income housing units, with a higher percentage than any other suburb in the Twin Cities area. Furthermore, he was not aware that the developer would be asking for Tax Increment Financing in addition to obtaining a grant from the City of Minneapolis. Taking this into consideration, he wonders how much risk the developer is really taking and therefore how much interest they really have in the project. He also has some concern with this particular developer as they seem to want to "railroad" this development through. He stated he feels the city would be better off strictly enforcing the housing codes which would force the owners to make necessary improvements to the existing apartments. He feels perhaps if a "for sale" townhouse project were put in the area, residents would take more of an interest in their property. As a resident, he is strongly opposed to the project. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated he has a lot of reservations as to the Silver Lake Commons development project as well. He is not sure that grouping low income families together in a development is really helping those families. He also wondered why the public hearing for the development project was not . published in the Focus or the New Brighton Bulletin newspapers. It appears that the notice was only published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In regard to the city's inability to market the property commercially, he does not feel that one year is a significant time to have commercial property on the market. He asked that • Page 4 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council the Council would seriously reconsider the proposal before the August 25th date. He noted that the residents are very concerned. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners stated the Council will consider the questions brought forth and will respond to them accordingly. Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, asked if there were city regulations and codes in regard to the sale of guns and ammunition in Mounds View, or if this were strictly state regulated. Mr. Whiting stated he would have staff check on this. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners stated he believes this is governed by both the city and State. A resident at 8475 Eastwood Road, stated she just recently found out about the Silver Lake Commons project and feels this is the case for many in her area. She noted how two similar proposals in the cities of Maple Grove and Blaine were denied by their City Councils after residents strongly protested. William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, stated Commissioners seem to take a very narrow view in making recommendations to the Council. He asked if the it would be possible for the Mayor to provide descriptions as to the responsibilities for members of the various commissions. • Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, stated the Planning Commission does a lot of the investigative work for the City Council. The commissioners help to do the background work and serve as an advisory to the City Council. )n regard to the Silver Lake Commons project, he also is opposed to the development project, however he cannot offer an alternative. Therefore, his advise to the Council and staff is to take time to thoroughly research this development proposal before they make a final decision. PUBLIC HEARINGS• Public Hearing and Consideration of the transfer of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Murzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10 to Chou Vang. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Whiting explained that Chou Vang is purchasing Murzyn Liquors and is therefore requesting that the liquor license be transferred into his name. Background checks made by the Police Department do not indicate any reason to deny this request. A discussion followed in regard to the proposed name for the business. James Karels, owner of Murayn Liquor stated that Mr. Vang is considering Cheap Liquor. Council member Stigney asked if Mr. Vang would consider other names for the business. Mr. Karels stated that he believes Mr. Vang would be open to suggestions. It was suggested that Mr. Vang contact the Chamber of Commerce to see if they could offer suggestions. The public hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m. • MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to approve the transfer of the off-sale intoxicating liquor license for Muxzyn Liquors, 2840 Highway 10 to Chou Vang. Page 6 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mr. Ericson explained that this request is for a subdivision to create two separate lots of a site which now contains a twin home. He noted that both sites would be above the minimum lot size. The subdivision would allow either side of the twin home to be purchased as anowner-occupied unit. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. 5147, Approving a Minor Subdivision at 7720-7730 Silver Lake Road. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. (2.) Setting a Public Hearing for Monday, August 25,1997 at 7:10 p.m. to Consider a Resolution for a Preliminary Plat for Silver View Estates Development located at the Southeast Corner of Silver Lake Road and Highway 10. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 25, 1997 at 7:10 p.m. to Consider a Resolution for a Preliminary Plat for Silver View Estates Development located at the Southeast Comer of Silver Lake Road and Highway 10. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried It was asked if this Public Hearing notice would be published in the Focus Newspaper or the New Brighton Bulletin. Mr. Ericson explained that the notice did not meet the deadline for either of these papers, but would be published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Council member Trude asked that in situations such as this, that a notice be published, as required in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, but that a notice also be published in the Bulletin so that residents have information of the meeting prior to the public hearing. C. Review Tentative Approval of Hiring for Community Development Director Position. Mr. Whiting stated interviews for the position of Community Development Director were conducted, however he has not come to a conclusion and would like to perform necessary background checks. He would like to bring a recommendation before the Council at the August 25th Council Meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to Table this item until the August 25, 1997 City Council meeting. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Review Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties regarding City-Owned Properties Adjacent to Edgewood Drive and Highway 10 and the Community Center Property. Mr. Whiting explained that this item was briefly discussed at the last Council Work Session. Anthony Properties has expressed interest in talking with the City about developing office space on city-owned property in front of city hall. The developer has only briefly discussed ideas for the site, mentioning up to 130,000 square feet of office space. Mr. Whiting stated he has contacted the University of MN Urban Design Center who helped the city on the ring-road concept, and asked them to provide ideas as to whether or not the city should pursue this. He noted that a copy of the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement was provided for Council review and that its purpose is to have the developer commit $5,000 to the city to cover city time and expenses for investigating this type of request. The term of the agreement would be 120 days. • • • Page 5 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 602, An Ordinance Related to Wetland Zoning Regulations and Amending Title 1000, Chapter 1010, Sections 1010.07,1010.08 and 1010.09 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 p.m. Mr. Jim Ericson, Planning Associate, briefly summarized the changes which would made to Section 1010 as a result of the approval of the Ordinance. In essence, anyone living within 100 feet of a wetland will find it easier to make changes on their properties. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 602, An Ordinance Related to Wetland Zoning Regulations and Amending Title 1000, Chapter 1010, Sections 1010.07, 1010.08 and 1010.09 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, and to waive the reading. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carned Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution No. 5145, A Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Children's Home Society at 5394 Edgewood Drive. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Ericson provided a summary of the Conditional Use Permit request for Children's Home Society. He noted that this day care center would be located in the Mounds view Community Center at 5394 Edgewood Drive, providing care for up to 98 children. The facility would consist of 9,375 square feet. He provided information in regard to the outside play area, parking and access to the facility, etc. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Quick to Approve Resolution No. 5145, A Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Children's Home Society at 5394 Edgewood Drive. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried COUNCIL BUSINESS• A. Review Community Development Quarterly Report. This item was removed per request of staff, however Mr. Whiting stated staff would continue to keep the Council updated in regard to building permits, projects, etc. B. Consideration of Resolution No. 5147, Approving a Minor Subdivision at 7720-7730 Silver Lake Road. Page 7 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney stated he would not want to conduct negotiations on any city-owned property without input from the residents. Mr. Whiting explained that the developer does not have anything to present at this time, and if the city is going to investigate it further, they should get something from the developer to compensate the city for the time spent. Also the city should get .some type of schedule from the developer so that something can be brought before residents for input. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties and to empower the Mayor and the Clerk Administrator to enter into an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties. VOTE: 2 ayes 2 nays (Stigney/Trude) Motion Fails E. Council Acceptance of Council Member Julie Trade's Resignation. Mr. Whiting explained that Ms. Trade's resignation would be effective September 1, 1997. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Accept the Resignation of Council Member Julie Trude, effective September 1, 1997. • VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried F. Council Setting of Date for Special Election. Mr. Whiting suggested that the Special Election be scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 1997. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to Set the Date for the Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 1997. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried G. Communication. Council member Stigney stated he would like to see improvements in communication (Council with residents, Council with staff, internally -Management with staff, etc.). At one time he asked about the possibility of a phone hook up in the Council Chambers to allow residents to call in with questions and comments. He would like to ask the Council to direct staff to look at how they think the Council can improve communication. He feels the city should more effectively use the newsletter and publications to get information out that residents have interest in. Council member Trade stated she thinks it would be great if the city were able to take a more pro-active approach toward communicating with residents. It was the general consensus of the Council to direct staff to try to make communication a priority. Mr. Whiting stated he agrees with the importance of communication, but feels the council needs to talk about how much effort and expense the city wants to incur to make communication a priority for the city. Anything the Council can do in giving direction to the staff would be appreciated and they would certainly look at those objectives. • Page 8 August 11, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney stated he would like input from residents as well as to how the city could improve communication. REPORTS: Report of Council members: Trude: Council member Trude noted that she voted against the agenda issue pertaining to an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Anthony Properties as she feels the Community Center will demand much parking and she does not want to take away from areas that could be used for parking if needed. In regard to the Silver Lake Commons project, she also stated she has heard from many residents who are concerned about adding more multi-family housing on Highway 10. Mounds View needs strong families and strong commitments in order to make it a better place to live and she has concerns that with the rising number of rental units, the city will not maintain a high enough stable portion of the population to keep Mounds View a good place to raise a family. She encouraged residents to provide input on the Silver Lake Commons project prior to the August 25th Council meeting or to be present at the meeting. Stigney: Council member Stigney noted that St. Paul has athree-strike program whereby residents are individually charged if they have more than three police calls to the residence. He asked if staff could strange • to get a copy of the program. He also provided an update on the landscape issue at Spots Quick Lube. Quick: No report. Koopmeiners: No report. Report of Clerk Administrator: Mr. Whiting informed the Council that Phyllis Blanchard was recently hospitalized but that she is reported to be home and recovering. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney: No report. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners adjourned the August 11, 1997 City Council Meeting at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. Saeflce Recording Secretary • MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Please sign NAME ADDRESS ~- , 1 ~ (,,~ 7~ '0 ~ m~ . ~ ~~ ~~~ ~'~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ate. ~~ ~ r. ,!J ~.ri ~`` ~ p ~ ~ v`c.{~-cry-~.y~ i . ~-~" S ~ dG % ~~ 7 ~. e ~...... ~, L. ~. ,l.