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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/04/22PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting April 22, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:31 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, April 22, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, April 22, 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2019. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Set a Public Hearing for May 17, 2019, to Consider Resolution 9XXX, Amending the Zoning Map for Properties at 8482, 8484 and 8486 Long Lake Road. D. Set a Public hearing for May 17, 2019, to Consider Resolution 9XXX, Revoking a Conditional Use Permit for a Tires N’ More Auto Repair Store at 2832 Mounds View Boulevard. E. Resolution 9101, Authorizing Insurance Policies for the Year January 2019 through December 2019. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS B. Peter Lindstrom – Met Council Board Member, District 10. Peter Lindstrom, Met Council Board Member for District 10, introduced himself to the Council. He stated he would be attending a Council worksession meeting in June to allow for further discussion. He commented on how the metro area was proposed to grow over the next 10 years. He discussed the work the Met Council does for the metro area and explained he began his municipal work in the City of Mounds View as a recycling coordinator. He indicated he looks forward to working with the Mounds View City Council and encouraged the Council to contact him with comments or questions. Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Lindstrom for his time and encouraged him to fight for additional transit opportunities for the City of Mounds View. C. Audit Presentation – Aaron Nielsen, Partner MMKR. Aaron Nielsen, MMKR, reviewed the 2018 audit with the Council. He explained MMKR offered the City a clean or unmodified opinion on its financial statements. He discussed the estimated market value and tax capacity rates for Mounds View. He commented on the General Fund financial position, reviewing both revenues and expenditures. He provided further comment on the City’s utility funds and commended the City on its strong financial position. He thanked the Council for their time and asked for comments or questions. Mayor Mueller thanked Mr. Nielsen for his thorough report on the City’s financial position. D. Proclamation – Building Safety Month - May. Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May to be Building Safety Month in the City of Mounds View. A. Resolution 9102, Resolution of Appreciation to Willard Doty for his Service on the Mounds View Charter Commission. Mayor Mueller read a Resolution in full for the record thanking Willard Doty for his years of dedicated service on the Mounds View Charter Commission. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Williard Doty thanked the Council for this recognition and commented on the history of the Charter Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Adopt Resolution 9102, Resolution of Appreciation to Willard Doty for his Service on the Mounds View Charter Commission. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9100, Considering the Residential Dog Kennel Request for Christi Rodriguez, 7877 Sunnyside Road. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider a residential dog kennel request for Christi Rodriguez. He reported Ms. Rodriguez meets all City requirements and notification was given to her neighbors. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommended approval of the residential dog kennel. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Anthony Nicholls, 2656 Hillview Road, commented it was his understanding the City required a permit for three dogs and three or more would require a permit to operate a kennel. He questioned how the City defined a kennel and if a kennel license would allow four dogs. City Administrator Zikmund reviewed City Code and noted Ms. Rodriguez could have three or four dogs with her approved kennel license. He explained the three dogs triggered the need for a kennel license. He reported a business license would be required to breed or board dogs. Mr. Nicholls stated he did not disagree with people rescuing pets but wanted to be assured Ms. Rodriguez was following the City’s rules. He asked if all of the dogs were up to date on their vaccinations. City Administrator Zikmund reported this was the case. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9100, Considering the Residential Dog Kennel Request for Christi Rodriguez, 7877 Sunnyside Road. Council Member Meehlhause discussed the process that used to be followed for kennel licenses. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9103, SBM Parking Lot Rehabilitation in Conjunction with 2019 Street Project and Approve the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council consider the SBM parking lot rehabilitation in conjunction with the 2019 Street Project and approve the JPA. He explained originally the Fire Department believed the bids were too high for this project but after discussions with staff have decided to proceed. He requested the Council approve Alternate 1 on the bidding document which includes the SBM parking lot with a 10% contingency. Council Member Meehlhause stated he discovered several inaccuracies in the JPA that he pointed out to staff. He questioned if these items had been addressed by staff. City Administrator Zikmund commented the inaccuracies had been corrected. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Council Member Meehlhause asked how the City would be reimbursed for this portion of the project. Finance Director Beer explained the Fire Department would pay the City back for this expense in 2019, noting the JPA had a mechanism in place. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9103, SBM Parking Lot Rehabilitation in Conjunction with 2019 Street Project and Approve the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9104, Approval for the Replacement of the Exterior Doors at the Mounds View Community Center. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the replacement of the exterior doors at the Mounds View Community Center. He explained staff has had trouble the past few months securing the existing doors and keeping the doors locked. For this reason, staff was recommending the replacement of the exterior doors, noting the expense would be paid for through the Special Projects Fund. Council Member Gunn asked if just the front doors were being replaced. Public Works Director Peterson explained the two west doors and two north doors would be replaced. He noted the work would be completed as soon as possible. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9104, Approval for the Replacement of the Exterior Doors at the Mounds View Community Center. Mayor Mueller thanked the Community Center staff for delaying a project in order to allow the City to replace the exterior doors. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9105, Approving the Purchase of a Floor Sweeper Scrubber for the Public Works Facility. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve the purchase of a floor sweeper scrubber for the Public Works Facility. He discussed the cleaning process that had to be followed at the new Public Works Facility and explained the floor sweeper scrubber was a budgeted item for 2019. He reviewed the cost for this item, noting the cost was higher than anticipated. He described how staff could cover the expense by altering several purchases in 2019 and through the sale of other pieces of Public Works equipment. Staff recommended approval of the purchase from the Vehicle Equipment Fund. Council Member Bergeron thanked staff for working diligently to come up with a strategy to cover the expense for this piece of equipment. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9105, Approving the Purchase of a Floor Sweeper Scrubber for the Public Works Facility. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9106, Authorization to Advertise and Hire for the Position of Police Administrative Assistant. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council authorize staff to advertise and hire for the position of Police Administrative Assistant. He reported this position was vacant at this time and noted the position would be posted on a number of different websites. He noted the position would be posted for 10 days. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9106, Authorization to Advertise and Hire for the Position of Police Administrative Assistant. Mayor Mueller asked when this position would be filled. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff would be working to fill the position as quickly as possible but anticipated it would take two months to find a qualified candidate. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn stated on Monday, April 29th the Mounds View Police Foundation would be having a fundraiser and bake sale at the Texas Roadhouse in Coon Rapids from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Council Member Gunn explained she attended the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Conference in St. Cloud with City Administrator Zikmund last Tuesday. Council Member Gunn indicated she would be going out with the SBM Fire Department to install smoke detectors in the community on Saturday, April 27th. Council Member Meehlhause commented the NYFS Board meeting for Thursday, April 25th had been canceled. Council Member Meehlhause stated on Tuesday, April 30th he would be attending the Community Support Center’s Luncheon. Council Member Meehlhause explained on Wednesday, May 1st he would be attending the NYFS Leadership Luncheon. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Meehlhause stated on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. the Pinewood Elementary School would be putting on a performance of Mary Poppins Junior at the Irondale High School. Council Member Bergeron encouraged the public to attend the Pinewood Elementary School performances of Mary Poppins Junior at Irondale High School. Council Member Meehlhause reported on Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, May 17th the Mounds View Lions would be sponsoring their annual garage sale at Hillview Park. Council Member Bergeron commented he was back and thanked the Council for the well wishes while he was recovering. Mayor Mueller stated on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. she would be attending a ribbon cutting ceremony at Edgewood Middle School. She discussed the renovations that would be made to Edgewood Middle School. Mayor Mueller explained she would be attending a Joint Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting with all City Commissions and the City Council on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Mueller reported on Thursday, April 25th she would be attending a League of Minnesota Cities Safety Workshop during the day and would be attending the Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting that night. Mayor Mueller stated on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th she would be attending the Minnesota Mayors Conference in Stillwater. Mayor Mueller commented the Public Works Department would be flushing water lines this week. Residents were encouraged to contact City Hall with any concerns. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer reported the City received a grant for advertising from Twin Cities Gateway. He questioned how these funds should be distributed. The Council supported sending $1,500 to the YMCA with the remainder going to Festival in the Park. City Administrator Zikmund commended Finance Director Beer for his tremendous efforts on behalf of the City and for having a clean audit. City Administrator Zikmund reviewed the items the Council would be discussing at the May worksession meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. Mounds View City Council April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 7 City Attorney Riggs updated the Council on the Skyline Motel relocation efforts and potential closing dates. He stated he did not believe it was necessary for the Council to hold a closed session meeting to discuss the State of Minnesota versus Nelson Auto, Inc. City Attorney Riggs commented on the sanitary sewer lines that run through Mounds View and would service TCAAP. He noted he was working on agreements for these lines. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, May 6, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next EDA Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.