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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1998/03/09Page 1 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA API'ttuvr~ Regular Meeting March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: . The Mounds View City Council was called to order by Mayor McCarty at 7:00 p.m. on March 9, 1998. 2. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT : Mayor McCarty, Council members Koopmeiners, Quick, Gunn and Stigney ALSO PRESENT: Chuck Whiting, Clerk Administrator Rick Jopke, Community Development Director Bruce Kessel, Finance Director Jim Ericson, Planning Associate Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works Mary Saarion, Director of Parks & Recreation Scott Riggs, City Attorney 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Regular Meetings of February 23, 1998. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Koopmeiners to approve the Minutes of the February 23, 1998 City Council Meeting as presented. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 4. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Page 2 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council Mr. Jerry Linke, President of the Mounds View Lion's Club presented a contribution from the Lion's Club to the City's Park and Recreation Department in the amount of $1,500 for a scholarship fund to be used to subsidize program fees for lower income residents of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Stigney to accept the contribution from the Mounds View Lion's Club in the amount of $1,500 for the city's recreation scholarship program. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried S. CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 6. 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. Wendy Marty, 2626 Louisa Avenue, stated she has heard about the possible rezoning of the property at Long Lake Road and County Road H2 from Rl to R3. She noted that she has obtained several documents referring to this property. She understands that there has been no formal proposal made, but asked that she be listed as a contact person when and if this project goes forward. Rick Jopke, Community Development Director, noted that there have been no applications for a zoning change on this property. Mayor McCarty noted that she would be notified of any further developments. Jim Perkins, 2559 Woodale Drive, stated he would like to go on record that he is against any rezoning on the property. He proceeded to note a letter to Mr. Harstad from the City Attorney on this very issue, dated August 20, 1992. Mayor McCarty again noted that a development proposal or an application for rezoning on this property has not been submitted for Council consideration at this time. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS:• A. Consideration of Resolution No. 5212, a Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Silverview Estates PUD. Mr. Ericson, Planning Associate, gave a brief summary of the proposed development. He noted that the developer is proposing to build a Holiday Station store, aone-story and two-story office building, and a senior housing building. The two issues which need to be addressed -easements and the park dedication fee. Mr. Ericson noted that the easements will be dedicated to the city by virtue of their inclusion on the plat or by a document. The park dedication requirement states that all subdividers of land are required to APPROVED Page 3 . March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council dedicate a portion of land for public purposes or a cash dedication in lieu of land. The dedication amount would be $68,400 for this development. Mr. Ericson noted that the fmal plat has been reviewed by Ramsey County and approved except for one technicality which is expected to be resolved. Additionally, the City Engineer, Director of Public Works and the Rice Creek Watershed District have reviewed it and found it acceptable. Mr. Ericson noted a minor change to Resolution No. 5212. The 9th and 10th WHEREAS clauses should be removed from the resolution. Stipulation 5. should be added to read 5. Approval of this plat shall be subject to a satisfactory title opinion by the Mounds View City Attorney. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Quick to approve Resolution No. 5212, Approving the Silverview Estates Final Plat, WITH THE DELETION OF THE WHEREAS CLAUSES #9 AND #10. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried B. Public Hearing to Consider Licenses for 2400 Highway 120, doing business at Donatelles: 1. Public Hearing on transfer of on-sale liquor license. 2. Consider transfer of liquor license from Donatelle's Inc. (Edward Donatelle) to 2400 Highway • 10, Inc. (Jeffrey Weyek) -expires 6/30/98. 3. Consider issuance of an amusement center license and associated amusement devices licenses - expires 12/31/98. 4. Consider issuance of a restaurant license -expires 12/31/98. Mayor McCarty opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Mr. Kesel, Finance Director, explained that there have been a number of comments made by residents with regard to this transfer. Concerns addressed include the location of the garbage containers, the incinerator on the property and the parking situation. Mr. Jopke noted that he is unable to find anything in the ordinance that would require that these concerns be addressed before the transfer can be made. However, the concerns will be addressed under the city code. Pat Michna, 5287 Edgewood Drive, stated there have been many complaints of accidents in the area due to lack of driveway or entrances/exits from the street. She is also concerned about the garbage containers which she feels are inadequate for the type of business. Other concerns she addressed were the junk and debris at the rear of the property (she is not sure if this is part of the Donatelle property), whether or not there are sufficient parking spaces for the business, and the incinerator on the property. Attorney Reeds explained that these issues deal with code enforcement and that the transfer of the liquor license cannot be denied because of the concerns addressed. Mr. Jopke noted that the entrance/exits will be taken into consideration at time of street reconstruction which is expected to take place within the next two to three years. In regard to adequate parking, Mr. Jopke stated he was unable to respond but would check on it to be sure it is in code compliance. pppROVED • Page 4 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council Ms. Michna noted the condition of the asphalt and asked if the city could require that some work could be done to improve the aesthetics of the property, such as the requirements made for some of the new proposed developments. Mayor McCarty noted that new construction provides more opportunities for input on aesthetics. There is avast difference between new and existing properties. Ms. Michna asked that the Council take these concerns into consideration at the time that the owner requests renewal of his Liquor License in June 1998. Jeff Weyek, one of the new owners of the Donatelle property, explained that they intend to remove the incinerator as soon as possible. Additionally, they intend to have the land surveyed to determine the property lines. With no further comments, Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn to approve the transfer of the licenses as requested. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried • C: Public Hearing on Monday, March 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Mounds View City Hall on street construction, maintenance and cost assessment polices. Mayor McCarty opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Mike Ulrich, Director of Public Works, gave a general overview of the Spring Lake Road/County Road I Reconstruction Project. He noted that at the last Council work session, staff presented a memo and staff report to the council outlining different options that might be available should they want to revise the assessment policy. Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, took this opportunity to address the responses from Short Elliott Hendrickson on comments made by residents within the street reconstruction project area. Mr. Dan Coughlin, 8468 Spring Lake Road, summarized information which he presented to the Council in regard to this project. He noted that he had contacted Duane Haakenson of Frattalone Paving, Inc. to obtain a good faith estimate for the reconstruction of Spring Lake Road/County Road I, using various scenarios. Mr. Haakenson was asked to provide ahigh-end estimate, using top quality materials. Mr. Coughlin went through the estimate, noting that a 24 foot wide roadway without curb and gutter, including a 2 foot gravel area on each side for a reinforced shoulder would be approximately $477,500. A 26 foot wide road would be $509,000; and a 28 foot wide road would be $547,000. He proceeded to outline the benefits of reconstructing the roadways to their current size and scope without the curb and gutter as opposed to a 30 foot wide road. He noted that if the project is kept to a minimum, it may be possible to proceed with the reconstruction in 1998. Kurt Sleighter, 2924 County Road H2, stated he feels the outcome of this project could set a precedent for • what will happen to his roadway in the upcoming years. He noted that he purchased his home in Mounds ppPROVED • Page 5 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council View because of the large lots, the mature trees. He finds that the lack of curb and gutter, and the unpaved driveways give the area a "country flavor". Curbs and a 32-foot wide road will change the whole look. Cindy Rundle, 7445 Spring Lake Road, stated she is against a 24-foot wide roadway. She feels there should at least be a biking lane to provide a safe place for children to bike. She further stated that it may not be necessary to put in a 30 foot wide road, but she would like the Council to consider the biking lane. C. R. Barragan, 7765 Spring Lake Road, stated he also sees potential hazards with their narrow roadway. He sees a lot of joggers around the lake and feels that a path should be provided on the East side of the road for safety. He would be in favor of a walking path. He stated he feels a 28 foot wide road is perhaps too wide, but something must be done to improve the situation. Rob Marty, 2626 Louisa Avenue, noted that at the February 2nd Council Work Session, there was a discussion in regard to water run-off, drainage and storm sewers. He feels that increasing the width of the road will only add to the problem of water run-off. With no further comments, Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Ulrich went through the revised figures on the various street width scenarios. He noted that the • estimates did include storm sewer work that would be required on the project with a curb and gutter, as well as the trailway. He stated he had prepared an assessment calculation based on a 32 foot wide design and a 26 foot wide design with a 50% assessment and then applying the $590,000 in Ramsey County Turnback funds. Mayor McCarty asked why there was such a difference between the original assessment cost of $41.00/frontage foot and the revised figure of $15.44/frontage foot for virtually the same project. Mr. Campbell noted that the reduction in the assessment is due to the application of the Ramsey County Turnback Funds of $590,000 to this project. A discussion followed in regard to the proposed trailway. Mr. Ulrich noted that the trail on Spring Lake Road is proposed to be concrete, whereas the other trailway connecting to the Fridley section will be a bituminous trail. The various street width scenarios were discussed. Mayor McCarty stated he has received a variety of input from residents and feels it is perhaps necessary to find an acceptable compromise so that a project can be started in the 1998 construction season. Council member Quick wondered if perhaps a 32 foot wide road should be considered without the walkway on Spring Lake Road. County Road I, on the other hand, does need a walking path. A 32 foot wide road would allow residents the additional parking as well. Brian Kaden, 7675 Spring Lake Road, noted that in the original survey, over 85% of the residents indicated that they did not want a separate sidewalk. A walkway would take approximately 13 additional feet of . his front yard as well as necessitate the removal of many large oak trees. . Page 6 March 9, 1998 Mounds View Crty Council APPROVr~ Cameron Obert, 8315 Greenwood Drive stated he thinks the. City needs to make a decision for all residents of Mounds View, not just to specific streets. The Turnback Funds belong to all of the citizens of Mounds View and its residents. He does not feel it is fair to apply of the trnback funds to this project. The rest of the residents should have the opportunity to be heard from before the Council makes a decision like this. Mayor McCarty explained the Turnback funds were specifically earmarked for the Turnback program. Streets that are not "county streets" will likely qualify for MSA funds. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn to table this issue until a Council Work Session can be arranged to compile the results of the surveys, and discuss comments to determine what type of assessment policy can be implemented. VOTE: 2 ayes 3 nays (Quick/McCarty/Koopmeiners) Motion Fails The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/McCarty to approve a 32 foot wide road with parking on one side from • County Road J to H2 except the area that skirts Spring Lake between County Road I and Hillview which will be 26 feet wide with a walking path, and a 26 foot wide road with a separate walkway on County Road I, with Curb and Gutter. MOTION/SECOND: McCarty/Koopmeiners TO AMEND the previous Motion, changing the width of the roadway from 32 feet wide to 28 feet wide on Spring Lake Road between County Road J and H2 (two 12 foot wide travel lanes with a 4 foot wide bike/walking path and no parking). Council member Quick stated he felt the wider roadway would be safer. Council member Koopmeieners noted that wider roads also increase the speed of traffic. Mayor McCarty noted that the purpose of this action is only to set the wheels in motion for the project. Council member Stigney stated he feels the Council is not addressing the citizens concerns and he cannot support this motion. VOTE on Amendment: 3 ayes 2 nays (Quick/Stigney) Motion Carried VOTE on MOTION: 3 ayes 2 nays (Quick/Stigney) Motion Carried Mayor McCarty stated the Council would instruct staff to re-design and bring it back to the Public Hearing. Residents will then have 60 days from that date to petition this project up or down. • • • • Page 7 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council APPRO~'~~ Vince Meyer, 8380 Spring Lake Road, stated this project was started 8 months ago and he would like to see it be done this year. However, he would be in favor of a 24 foot wide roadway without curb and gutter. Scott Hyser, 7340 Spring Lake Road, stated there have been three proposals considered by residents already. The residents only want a 24 foot wide roadway, they do not need a sidewalk. D. Consideration of Signalization of Xylite and County Road J. Mr. Ulrich explained that staff had spoken with Phil Sype of Sysco in regard to the Council's desire to split the expense of the proposed traffic signal with them. Mr. Sype indicated that they would be willing to contribute $5,000 to the construction of the signal. He had also requested that the city pursue the addition of the right turn lane, which staff also felt was wise. John Grey of SEH will be speaking with Anoka County in regard to this. Mr. Ulrich went through the estimated cost of this proposed traffic signal, noting that the cost for the City of Mounds View would be roughly $35,000. MOTION by Stigney to decline the proposed traffic signal on the basis that Sysco's contribution of $5,000 it is too small. MOTION FAILS for lack of a second. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to approve the city's participation in the signal project as presented (with a $5,000 contribution from Sysco) with the inclusion of a right-turn lane to be funded with MSA funds. Mayor McCarty explained that this is for a proposed signal at Xylite Street and County Road (new)J which aligns with the driveway into Sysco. This project cost will be shared by Mounds View, Anoka County, Blaine and Sysco. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Stigney Motion Carries E. Consideration of Resolution No. 5211, Approving and Awarding of Bids for Phase II Construction of the Community Center. 1. Review of TIF Funding Budgets: Mr. Kesel provided a brief summary of the TIF districts and their cash flow as well as the impact that the expenditures for the Community Center will have on them. 2. Resolution No. 5211 Action: Mr. Dean Olson of WAI explained that they received bids on Phase II of the Community Center Construction on February 24th and that the bids came in on budget as discussed at the last Council meeting. He noted that the construction cost did not include the alternates that the city had asked to be prepared for the bid package. The alternates were discussed with the Task Force and they also felt that the alternates should be included in the project costs. Mr. Olson noted that the bids have been published and are available for review. The total project cost from acquisition to completion is roughly $6.1 million. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney to approve Resolution No. 5211, Approving and Awarding of Bids for Phase II Construction of the Community Center. Page 8 March 9, 1998 Mounds View City Council VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 8. REPORTS: There were no reports. 9. NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: ,4pril 6. 1998 - 6: 00 ~ m. NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: March 23. 1998 - 7:00 n.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT: ~1P~R0 v cu MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Gunn to adjourn the Council Meeting at 9:45 p.m. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. 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