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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2018/10/22PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting October 22, 2018 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:30 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, October 22, 2018, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, October 22, 2018, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: October 8, 2018 B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Consideration of Resolution 9025 Approving the Residential Kennel License Renewal of Bill Carlson/Georgeanne Nietz at 8041 Long Lake Road. D. Resolution 9026 Approving the 2019 SCORE Recycling Grant Request to Ramsey County. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, commented on the proposed general levy increase. He noted the City Council was proposing to increase the levy 8.2% to 8.7% plus an additional levy. He explained he had concerns with the fact the Council was not following the intent of the City’s Charter. He encouraged the Council to consider how the obligation bond taken out for the new Public Works Facility would impact taxpayers. Mounds View City Council October 22, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 9024, City Attorney Contract 2019 through 2021. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the City Attorney contract with Kennedy & Graven for years 2019 through 2021. Mayor Mueller asked what services were covered by the retainer. City Attorney Riggs discussed the services that were covered by the retainer, which included Ordinance review, meeting attendance, etc. He commented further on the project files that were not included in the retainer. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9024, City Attorney Contract 2019 through 2021. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9023, Approving New Title and Pay Rate for Jacob Martin, House, Code & Fire Inspector. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the new title and pay rate for Jacob Martin the City’s House, Code and Fire Inspector. He noted the Council discussed this matter at a recent work session meeting. Staff recommended approval of the new title and pay rate. Council Member Bergeron commented on how this new position would increase efficiencies and save money for the City. Finance Director Beer reported this was the case. Council Member Bergeron thanked Jacob Martin for his dedicated service to the City. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9023, Approving New Title and Pay Rate for Jacob Martin, House, Code & Fire Inspector. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn stated on Saturday, November 3rd the Mounds View Lions will be hosting a Waffle Breakfast at the Mounds View Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Council Member Bergeron stated on Thursday, October 25th he would be attending the North Suburban Cable Commission meeting. He noted the group would be discussing the 2019 budget. Mounds View City Council October 22, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Meehlhause reported he would be attending an NYFS Board meeting on Thursday, October 25th. He explained NYFS was working with a search firm in order to find its next President and CEO as Jerry Hromatka would be stepping down as of July 2020. Mayor Mueller thanked the League of Women Voters for hosting a Candidate Forum last Thursday. Mayor Mueller commented on the issues that were discussed by the Festival in the Park Committee at their Tuesday, October 16th meeting. She explained this group would meet next on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. She noted the group was seeking volunteers to assist with fundraising, the crafts fair, and social media efforts. She announced Festival in the Park for 2019 would be held at Silver View Park. Mayor Mueller stated the Council held a Strategic Planning Retreat on Monday, October 15th. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported health insurance rates were in for 2019 and open enrollment would begin on November 7th for all employees. City Administrator Zikmund provided the Council with an update on the splash pad. City Administrator Zikmund commented on a production event that was being pursued by CTV to educate Mounds View residents. He asked that the City Council consider making recommendations for an upcoming production event. He explained there would not be a cost associated with these production events. Mayor Mueller suggested Emerald Ash Borer be considered for an upcoming production by CTV. City Administrator Zikmund commented on upcoming training events that were being planned by Ramsey County that would address diversity. City Administrator Zikmund reported he was working to plan a neighborhood meeting for Long Lake Woods. It was his hope the meeting could be held on Tuesday, November 20th. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff had received estimates for the storm water damage that occurred at Long View Estates. He stated he would be reaching out to the developer to address this matter. City Administrator Zikmund updated the Council on the open position within the Police Department. He noted final interviews would be conducted on Wednesday for the final two candidates. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs had nothing additional to report. Mounds View City Council October 22, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 5, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.