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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997/08/25Page 1 • August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 25, 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 Mayor McCarty at 7:00 p.m. on August Z5, 1997. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL M EMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McCarty, Council members Trude, Quick, Koopmeiners and Stigney ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator Jim Ericson, Planning Associate Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Director Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector Bob Long, City Attorney ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Council member Stigney asked that one item be added to the Agenda under Council Business, Item 11 (E) Petitioning Rights of Residents Against Special Assessments. Council member Trude asked that one item be added to the Agenda under Council Business, Item 11 (F) A Resolution Withdrawing Support of Public Housing Funds Sought by MSP Real Estate until Further Review is Completed on the Potential Results of the Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 11,1997 -City Council Meeting: Page 2 • August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to approve the minutes of the August 11, 1997 City Council Meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Planning Commission, May 21,1997; June 4,1997; June 18,1997: MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Koopmeiners to accept the Planning Commission Meeting minutes for May 21, 1997, June 4, 1997 and June 18, 1997. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Presentation of plaque to outgoing City Council member Julie Trude: Mr. Whiting read a plaque of recognition and appreciation from the City of Mounds View to Julie Trude. • CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: Mayor McCarty explained that this is the time for residents to address the council with concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. Bill Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked about the status of the extension of the airport road which was addressed at the Council meeting in July. Mr. Whiting stated he has spoken with staff about this issue and will once again contact the City of Blaine. Mayor McCarty noted that this road was moved to the North and is now in Anoka County so other jurisdictions will need to be involved as well. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, wished to let the Council know of the impact that Julie Trude has had in Mounds View and extended his appreciation of her hard work on the behalf of families and small children in the community. Jerry Linke, 2319 Knoll Drive, thanked Julie Trude for her service on the City Council during the time that he served on the Council, stating that her services would truly be missed. Mr. Linke stated on July 28th, the Council discussed the possible sale of public land. At that time he was assured by Mayor McCarty that this was in the very preliminary stages and that the Park & Recreation Department would be notified before any action was taken and that land would be found to replace any park • land sold. He did not attend the following council meeting, however the Agenda for the August 11th meeting included reviewing an exclusive negotiations agreement with a developer for public land. Page 3 • August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council He was told he would be notified of any further action however he did not hear about the agenda item until after the meeting. Mayor McCarty attempted to explain the purpose of an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement. Debbie Young, 8205 Groveland Road, thanked Julie for her dedicated service, noting that she has been a great council member, a wonderful mayor and that the residents would truly miss her. Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, stated as a parent and staff of Pinewood School Julie will be missed a great deal. Geri Evans, State Representative for Mounds View and New Brighton, stated Julie has been a good friend to the neighborhood and her and she really has appreciated Julie's service. Janet Schuldt, 7887 Spring Lake Road, stated she attended a meeting for the reconstruction of Spring Lake Road where funding sources were discussed. She wondered if the procedure that the city uses is "cast in stone". Mayor McCarty noted that nothing is "cast in stone" and that an appeal from the citizens will always be considered. Cam Obert stated he is very appreciative of the four years that Julie has served on the Council. She has always gotten involved in issues of the young family and he would personally like to thank her for all that she has done for the city of Mounds View. P~TBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 603, An Ordinance Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 1005, Entitled "Housing Code". This Public Hearing was canceled. Public Hearing and Consideration of the Preliminary Plat Request for Silverview Estates, a Planned Unit Development at the Southeast Corner of Highway 10 and Silver Lake Road. This Public Hearing was canceled. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of Adoption 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. Jim Ericson, Planning Assistant, explained that this Ordinance change was discussed at the August 11, 1997 meeting. This change will basically make the wetland zoning ordinance less confusing and easier to apply. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Stigney to approve the Adoption 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. . Roll Call Vote: Council member Stigney aye Page 4 August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Quick aye Council member Koopmeiners aye Council member Trude aye Mayor McCarty aye Ordinance Adopted (5-0) B. Consideration of Resolution 5151, a Resolution Approving a Development Review for McDonalds Restaurant located at 2101 Highway 10. Mr. Ericson explained that applicant, Gary Meyer, is proposing to demolish the existing McDonald's Restaurant and to replace it with a similarly sized restaurant moved approximately 30 feet more toward the center of the lot. This would allow for a more open drive isle on the Northwest part of the lot, create parking spaces on that side and make circulation through the lot safer and more convenient. Additionally, the kitchen area will be designed to provide more efficient service. The building will basically be the same size and style. He noted that the Planning Commission reviewed the development review at its meeting on August 20, 1997 and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Koopmeiners to approve Resolution No. 5151, a Resolution Approving a Development Review for McDonalds Restaurant located at 2101 Highway 10. • VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Approval to offer Community Development Director Position. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to authorize the Clerk Administrator to offer the Community Development Director position. Council member Stigney stated he feels the candidate appears to be very qualified, however he has concerns over the number of employees that have been added to the city staff over the past ten years. Additionally, he has concerns over employing two Directors (Economic Development and Community Development). He feels one City Development Director should be on staff. Therefore, he cannot support the hiring for this position unless the departments are restructured under one Director. Mayor McCarty stated the Council agreed to hire an outside consultant at a substantial cost during the interim and he is confused why Council member Stigney would approve the use of the consultant and not suggest at that time that the positions be combined under one Director. Council member Stigney stated he has voiced all along that he is not in favor of two Director positions. A discussion followed. It was noted that the city currently has more development proposals in the process than ever before. Council member Quick stated he feels it would be difficult for one person to fulfill the responsibilities of two director positions. Furthermore work would lack quality and consistency. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carried D. Consideration of Resolution Approving the Lease Agreement Between the City of Mounds View • and ]Independent School District No. 621 and Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to Execute the Lease on Behalf of the City. Page 5 August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council Cathy Bennett, EDA Director, explained that this lease agreement between the City of Mounds View and the School District is for 5,100 square feet of space in the Community Center for a period of five years, beginning September 1998 through January 2003 and has two successive options of five years each. The rental amount is $10.00 per square foot. The lease agreement was approved by the School District at their August 12, 1997 meeting. Council member Trude noted a typographical error on Page 2, Item 8, Line 2. The sentence should be changed to read " .... as set forth in Exhibit A...". Mayor McCarty noted that Page 2, Line 6 should be changed to read " ...per square foot from one year to the next exceed five percent (5%)". Council member Stigney asked if the city would be providing daily vacuuming of the leased space. Ms. Bennett explained that the School District space would be vacuumed by the city's janitorial staff. The cost is covered under the rental rate of $10.00 per square foot. A discussion followed in regard to the estimated cost of the utilities and janitorial services included in the lease. Mayor McCarty stated he believes that the original operational cost estimates were thought to be fusible when discussed previously. • Mayor McCarty noted that the second paragraph of the Lease Agreement refers to a portion of the building formerly known as the Bel Rae Balkoom. It was suggested that Line 3 of Paragraph 2 on Page 1 be changed to read as follows: ".. does hereby lease to Tenant that portion of the Mounds View Community Center located at ..." MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to approve Resolution No. 5150, Approving the Lease Agreement A5 AMENDED Between the City of Mounds View and Independent School District No. 621 and Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to Execute the Lease on Behalf of the City. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved E. Discussion on the Charter Provision Regarding Petitioning. Council member Stigney stated he asked to have this item added as he has had calls from residents in regard to the reconstruction assessment for Spring Lake Road. Attorney Long explained that under Section 804 of the Charter, there is a petition process for public improvements. Because 100% of the project is not being funded by special assessments (MSA funds will also be used), Subd. 2 applies which requires that a majority of the people who voted for mayor in the last election petition to stop the improvements. The community at large has the opportunity to petition the project up or down through a voting process. Mayor McCarty stated that as the city gets into the assessment processes and procedures and as the council decides how they will assess the project, all of the different methods of petitioning will take place. F. Consideration of Resolution Withdrawing Support of Public Housing Funds. • Council member Trude stated based on public input, she put together a resolution for the council to discuss and consider following the last meeting. Ms. Trude proceeded to read the resolution. Passage of the resolution Page 6 August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council would withhold the city's support while other opportunities are investigated and if that opportunity does not work out, the council could go back and authorize the funds. MOTION/SECOND: Trade/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. ,Withdrawing Support of Public Housing Funds. A discussion followed in regard to the six month sunset clause on the funds whereby if the funds are not used within six months the funds would automatically go to other competing cities. Ms. Bennett explained that the $200,000 for the rehabilitation of the project were Ramsey County funds and they were approved by Ramsey County and set aside until December 31, 1997. The Holman unit funds were approved by a separate resolution. Discussion also centered around whether the resolutions of support passed by the City Council would obligate the city to proceed at this time. Mayor McCarty stated he is concerned about the appearance that the city is "tinkering around" with funds that are earmarked for persons of less economic stature, etc. He is concerned that having the development contingent upon a retail conversion could create problems. The neighbors adjacent to the properly which would require a zoning change have not had an opportunity to provide input. He feels the Council should take time to consider the options, however and work through all of the details. He would be interested to see what the residents who would be affected by the zoning change have to say. • Attorney Long recommended that the Council delay the resolution and take time to look at the issues more closely. Ms. Trade stated her main point of the resolution is to let the public know that even though the developer made it appear at the last meeting that he could proceed, he does need the city's support. Mayor McCarty noted that the other issue is whether or not the developer is dependent upon the funds in order to be able to proceed which is not known at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to table Resolution No. VOTE: 3 ayes 2 nays (Trade/Stigney) Motion Carried REPORT5• Report of Council members: Koopmeinera: No report. Stigney: Council member Stigney stated he feels fortunate to have been able to serve with Ms. Trade and he hopes he will be able to emulate through her example. Quick: Council member Quick wished Ms. Trade Good Luck. Mayor McCarty: Mayor McCarty took this opportunity to explain what an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement meant. • Trade: Ms. Trade encouraged the public to stay on top of the issues affecting residents in the community. She stated she has enjoyed working for the residents over the past four years. She took this opportunity to Page 7 • August 25, 1997 Mounds View City Council briefly mention the projects and issues which she has been involved in during her service on the council as well as those in the process. She thanked residents and staff for their support. Report of Clerk Administrator: Mr. Whiting thanked Ms. Trude for time served on the Council. He noted that filing for the election for the Council Vacancy begins on Tuesday, August 26th and will be open until September 9th. He also stated his concern in the lack of accuracy of information in regard to the Ring-Road Concept. He noted that no commitment or decisions have been made. He would recommend that the city just step back and get input from residents. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney Attorney Long thanked Julie Trude. Mayor McCarty stated he truly appreciates Ms. Trude's heart for the community. 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