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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1997/09/08 Page 1 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA r~ • Regular Meeting September 8,1997 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 McCariy at 7:00 p.m. on September 8,1997. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor McCarty, Council members Koopmeiners, Quick and Stigney ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator Jim Ericson, Planning Associate Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Director Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector Bob Long, City Attorney Mayor McCarty asked that two items be added to the Agenda. Under Item 11 (A). To be added were Resolution No. 5111 Supporting Subsidized Housing Units at the Silver Lake Commons Project and Resolution No. 5112 dealing with the Ramsey County funds for this project. Under Item 7, he asked that one item be added (C) Resolution No. 5152, Recognizing the Tri-City Red Legion Baseball Team. ~ ~ u I_ ~_~ July 28,1997 -City Council Meeting: • Page 2 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Council member Stigney noted that he had previously requested that a copy of the EDA minutes for the July 28th meeting be included as part of the Council minutes. Mayor McCarty requested that a copy of the EDC minutes for the July 24, 1997 meeting be attached as well. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Koopmeiners to approve the minutes of the July 28, 1997 City Council meeting as presented with requested attachments. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Catried August 25,1997 -City Council Meeting: MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to approve the minutes of the August 25, 1997 City Council meeting as presented in writing. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES: Cable Committee -July 17,1997 Park and Recreation Commission -July 17,1997 Festival Committee -July 29,1997 Economic Development Commission -July 24,1997 MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Stigney to accept the Advisory Commission minutes as submitted VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved ~ECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: A. Presentation of plaque to retiring Park and Recreation Commissan Member, Wayne Burmeister. Mayor McCarty read and presented a plaque to Mr. Burmeister in honor of his long-time and dedicated service on the Park and Recreation Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve Resolution No. 5152, Recognizing Mr. Burmeister for his many years for service and dedication on the Park & Recreation Commission. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carved B. Presentation of plaque for resigning Housing Inspector, Jennifer Bergman. Mr. Wlriting read and presented Jennifer Bergman with a plaque, recognizing her for her many accomplishments during her employment with the City of Mounds View. C. Resolution Congratulating the Tri-City Red Legion Baseball Team for Representing the Regan at • National Competition. Page 3 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mayor McCarty read this resolution, congratulating those athletes on a great season. The coaches and a member of the team were present to accept this award. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to approve Resolution No. 5152, Congratulating the Tri-City Red Legion Baseball Team. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried CONSENT AGENDA• Council member Stigney asked that Item 8 (B) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Mike Ulrich asked that Item 8 (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to approve the Consent Agenda AS AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried discussion on Item 8 Bl: Council member Stigney noted that the ten cities selected for the compensation study appear to be out of the Stanton 6 Survey which is strictly based on population. He feels a more appropriate method would be to choose cities with a comparable tax capacity. Therefore, he would like to direct staff to go back to the April 28th proposed listing that he provided and find cities which are both close in population to Mounds View and who have a comparable tax capacity. Some of the cities on the list have triple the tax capacity of Mounds View. Mr. Whiting noted that the consultant had suggested that the city not look at outstate cities for this study. A discussion followed. Mayor McCarty stated his concern would be that outstate municipalities would have an entire different economic situation. He, however, felt that the outstate areas could be looked at and discussed in greater detail at the work session. Mayor McCarty noted that he feels it would also be appropriate to consider the requirements of education and experience in determining the pay scale for the various positions. He asked if this could be added to the criteria. Council member Quick stated he felt this would be a waste of staff time to require them to go back and look for other comparable cities. Mr. Whiting felt the information could be obtained quite easily. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/McCarty to amend the Compensation Study to incorporate the original cities he proposed on Apri128, 1997. VOTE: 2 ayes 2 nays (Quick/Koopmeiners) Motion Fails MOTION by McCarty to reconsider. No second. Discussion on Item 8(Cl: • Page 4 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works explained that this Public Hearing must be set by resolution and he will have a resolution prepared by the next regular Council meeting. The Resolution will set the Public Hearing for October 13, 1997. Therefore, Mr. Ulrich asked that 8C be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor McCarty explained that this is the time for residents to address the council with concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. William Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, noted that at the September 2, 1997 Work Session, Mr. Whiting commented on community problems and the need for more involvement by the community. He asked what the status of this is. Mayor McCarty noted that this has been an ongoing discussion and that the Council and staff wish to have solid information prior to further involvement by the community. He stated he would like to see the City Budget included in that information as well. He anticipates that they should be ready by mid- October. Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, stated he would like to see some strict speed enforcement on his road. A park is located on Groveland and Arden Roads and it is used by many children. He is concerned about the children's safety with the speed of traffic on the road and would appreciate anything that could be done to slow the traffic on the road. ® Ma or McC stated he would move Mr. Mueller's comments forward to the Police Chief. y ~ Bill Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked what has been done about the problems at the intersection of County Road J and Groveland Road. He has been told by someone that there is a signed agreement between the City of Mounds View and the State Highway Department that the intersection could be removed any time that Mounds View wanted it taken out. Mayor McCarty stated staff has tried to locate a contractual agreement between the City of Mounds View and MNDOT but they have not been able to find one. They will continue to try to locate the document, but are not sure if one exists. Council member Quick stated this matter was discussed at a Council meeting over two years ago. He also has concerns about the intersection, however Council was informed at that time that the road was in Blaine and they would need to approve the removal of the road. None COUNCIL BUSlNE55• A. Consideration of Resolution No. 5154, a Resolution Approving the Development Revkw Request of M5P Real Estate for the Properties Located at 2637-2665 Highway 10 and Consideration of Resolutions 51115upporting the Subsidized Housing Units in Mounds View as part of the Silver Lake Commons Project and No. 5112, Resolution Supporting the Ramsey County's Allocation of Home Funds to MSP Real Estate for the Significant Rehabilitation of 40 apartment unite located at 2665 Highway 10. Page 5 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mayor McCarty asked that resident's questions and concerns be addressed prior to the staff report so that staff could respond to some of these questions. David Jahnke, 8428 Eastwood Road, stated he, as well as other residents of the community, do not want any more apartments in Mounds View. Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive, wondered if there were residents in the audience who had not seen MSP Real Estate's proposal and if so, he felt it would be helpful to have the developer make a brief presentation. Mary , 8330 Eastwood, stated it is her understanding that residents throughout Mounds View have indicated to the Council that they would like them to delay any action on the project approval process and pursue other possibilities for the development and/or improvements for the property. However, because they did not feel they were being listened to, residents looked at alternatives to delay/stop the proposed development in order to allow more citizen input. A referendum has been drafted asking that resolutions recommending approval of the development be put on a ballot at the time of the next election or that a zoning change be initiated on the property. The required number of signatures has not been attained, however it is their intent to continue circulating the petition to get the number required if the city council refuses to put the development proposal on hold. . Mayor McCarty explained that the funds from Ramsey County have specially be earmarked for rehabilitation of the existing Red Oak Apartments. If the City Council rescinds their support of that resolution and funding, they would infect be stopping the renovation of the apartments. L. W. Stigney, 7841 Eastwood Road noted that the petition currently has approximately 450 votes opposing the project from all cross sections of the city (they are running a little over 90% disapproval rate on every street). Before any votes are made, he stated he would like to hear from the entire council as to how each one feels about the proposed development. Mike Anderson, 8350 Eastwood Road, stated he has an in-home business in Mounds View, where he has invested a substantial amount of money. In his opinion, renters generally do not care about their properties because it is not theirs. He feels the city already has too many rental units. He would prefer to see a nice business on that piece of property. He stated he, as well as several of his neighbors, are opposed to the project. Ann Connelly, a renter at Woodlawn Terrace, stated Mr. Anderson's opinions of renters is a common misconception and that the condition of many rental properties is a result of careless landlords. Mayor McCarty noted that some changes have been made to the original proposal. One change is that the developer has withdrawn his request for Tax Increment Financing and also his request to purchase the land from the city. As a result the number of new townhomes proposed for the site has decreased from sixteen units to ten units. Mr. Jim Ericson, Planning Associate, provided a brief summary of the changes to the original site plan. The city-owned parcel is no longer a part of the development project. The townhomes, now reduced to ten, will consist of seven three-bedroom units and three four-bedroom units, each with their own garage and driveway. New garages will be provided for the apartments. He noted that the location of the play area has been shifted, more plantings have been added to the property line adjacent to the city land. Page 6 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mr. Ericson noted that necessary criteria has been met and that staff is recommending approval of Resolution 5154. Milo Pinkerton, President of MSP Real Estate, explained that their company developed the Silver Lake Point Apartments in Mounds View under the same affordable housing bracket as is proposed for the ten new townhomes. There are forty existing apartments and they are proposing to renovate those units and add ten new townhomes. ]3y adding the townhomes, they are adding green space to the development, to allow the apartments, as a part of the overall development to conform with density requirements. He provided a diagram of the proposed development. Council member Stigney noted that the number of proposed townhomes has decreased from 28 units down to 10 units. He wondered how many people they anticipate occupying the ten units. This information was not available. Council member Stigney asked how long MSP Real Estate would beproviding on-site management. Mr. Pinkerton stated they would be willing to provide it indefinitely. Council member Stigney asked how much money will be set aside for ongoing maintenance. Mr. Pinkerton stated they will be setting aside $250. per unit/year. • Paul Kemensky Attorney representing Milo Pinkerton, explained that Mr. Pinkerton's development proposal meets/exceeds the standards that are set forth in the code. Mr. Pinkerton has proceeded in good faith to put together a project that meets Mounds View's City Code and they are requesting that the City Council proceed. Gayla Keyes, 7730 Greenwood Drive, asked if any consideration has been given to developing these townhomes as "for sale" townhomes rather than rental units. Mr. Long, City Attorney, noted that the City Council cannot legally ask the developer to sell the townhomes. Mayor McCarty noted that the developer has indicated that this is not an option. Cameron Obert asked that Resolutions 5111 and 5112 be read aloud. Wendy Jahnke, 8408 Eastwood Road, asked if any other government money, other than the $200,000, will be used to build the townhomes. Mr. Pinkerton explained that he has loans and grants that would help to provide the affordable housing. Ms. Jahnke asked if the project could proceed with private investment. Mr. Pinkerton noted that it would not be feasible as they are required to keep the rents at an affordable rent level. Ms. Jahnke wondered if there would be areas for children to ride their bikes. She also wondered if the playground equipment proposed would be sufficient for the number of children using it. Mr. Pinkerton showed a diagram of the proposed playground equipment, noting that it is more than the daycare center has just down the street fi-om the site. Mr. Ericson, Planning Associate, explained that the Development Review before the Council is the technical review of the site plan to determine whether or not the proposal meets the code requirements and fits within the Comprehensive Plan. Page 7 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mayor McCarty noted changes which need to be made to Resolutions 5111 and 5112. Therefore, he feels the Council should refer these resolutions to stafffor necessary changes/updating. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Quick that Resolutions 5111 and 5112 be referred to staff for updating. Council member Stigney asked if the apartments could be rehabilitated without the townhome construction. Mayor McCarty stated not at this time, as that is not a part of the proposal. Mr. Stigney wondered how Resolutions 5111 and 5112 tie into Resolution 5154. Mayor McCarty noted that these resolutions deal with separate issues, however Resolutions 5111 and 5112 are companion to the project and many of the stipulations that were set forth in those resolutions will no longer be met. Therefore, they will need updating. Attorney Long explained that in two weeks a Resolution will be brought before the Council dealing with the subdivision of the property. The Council could legally defer Resolution 5154 until the next regular meeting. VOTE: 3 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carried MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Quick to postpone action on Resolution No. 5154 until the September 22, 1997 City Council Meeting. • Council member Stigney stated he would prefer to table this Resolution and look at other options for that property. VOTE: 3 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carved The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. B. Consideration of City Hall HVAC RFP. Mr. Ulrich, Public Works Director, explained that the city interviewed four firms for the City Hall HVAC evaluations, and recommends that the Council award the project to Wold Architects and Engineers in the amount of $10,000. He noted that they anticipate that a presentation will be made to the Council in late- November, providing a recommendation of the different alternatives and estimated construction costs. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Koopmeiners to authorize staff to award the RFP to Wold Engineering to evaluate the HVAC System at City Hall, with an amount not to exceed $10,000, from Fund 100-4190, (701 Capital Improvements) VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Consideration of Resolution No. 5153, Certifying the 1998 Proposed Operating Budget and Property Taa Levy for the City's General Fund and Setting the dates and times for public hearings on said budget and kvy. Mayor McCarty asked that one change be made to Resolution 5153, under Paragraph 3, (1) Piusuant to State Statutes, the 1998 Preliminary General Fund Budget including the debt service on the outstanding fire bonds • totaling $3,700,899 is hereby proposed. Page 8 • September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve Resolution No. 5153, Certifying the 1998 Proposed Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy for the City's General Fund and Setting the dates and times for public hearings on said budget and levy AS AMENDED. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried D. Consider Motion Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into an employment contract for Management Services at the Bridges with the current golf course superintendent. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to Approve Resolution No. 5156, Approving an Employment Agreement for the Golf Course Superintendent and Establishing Incentive Pay for Golf Course Personnel. Mayor McCarty stated he has a concern on Article 3. He stated he would feel more comfortable if items that were verbalized were added into the contract. He asked that the first paragraph be changed to read as follows: "The City and Hammerschmidt agree to cooperate ineffectively operating and maintainu-g The Bridges and other city facilities and equipment. Whenever possible, golf course employees and other city employees will assist each other with no billing to the other department or program provided that the overall time spent by golf course employees at other city facilities during a year is approximately equal to time other city employees spend assisting the golf course. Accurate time and material records will be k~ by Hanunerschmid t for services rendered by golf course personnel performing reciprocal work with other city deparbnents. " Council members Koopmeiners and Quick accepted this as a friendly amendment. VOTE: 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. First Reading of Ordinance No. 603, an Ordinance Amending Section 1005.12 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled "Housing Code". Ms. Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector, explained that this change will simply clarify the Housing Code so that only renter-occupied units in buildings with two or more units would need to be inspected and registered. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 603, an Ordinance Amending Section 1005.12 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Entitled "Housing Code" and to waive the reading. ROLL CALL VOTE: Koopmeiners aye Stigney aye Quick aye McCarty aye Motion Carried F. Request to Offer Position of Community Development Director, Page 9 September 8, 1997 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to Authorize the Clerk Administrator to Offer the Position of Community Development Director. Council member Stigney stated he still feels that the Council should looked at the staffing of the city and consider having only one Development Director rather than one for Community Development and one for Economic Development. Additionally, he does not feel the city should agree to give the applicant twelve days of sick leave and ten days of vacation leave which is not in accordance with the city's personnel policy. VOTE: 3 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carried Brad Jahnke, 8408 Eastwood Road, stated he is bothered that those in private sector have had to take pay and benefit cuts but those in the public sector have not had to do so. Mayor McCarty reminded him that Mounds View is competing with a lot of other cities for Economic Development and ultimately could affect what happens on real estate taxes within the city. Therefore, the hiring for this position should be considered an investment, and one would need to consider whether or not the city could attract good, quality development without a professional person in place to do that. Report of Council members: • Koopmeinera: No report. Stigney: No report. Quick: Council member Quick asked if the Compensation Study could be completed by the next Council Work Session. Mayor McCarty: No report. Report of Clerk Administrator: Mr. Whiting gave a brief update in regard to the status of the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of Mounds View and Anthony Properties. Report of Staff: No report. Report of Attorney: No report. Mayor McCarty adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. 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