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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/05/28PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 28, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, 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, May 28, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, May 28 , 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2019. B. Just and Correct Claims. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Presentation by American Legion. Kennedy ________________, American Legion representative, discussed the work being doing by the American Legion and noted this organization holds Police Officers and Fire Fighters in high regard. He explained Officer Garland had been nominated for an award based on his Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 service to this country and to the City of Mounds View. He presented Officer Garland with the Law Enforcement Certificate of Accommodation for Outstanding Public Service in the state, community and nation. In addition, he indicated Officer Garland was recognized as Minnesota’s American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2018 and 2019. He congratulated Officer Garland for this recognition and commended the Mounds View Police Department for their outstanding efforts in the community. Mayor Mueller stated the City was extremely proud of its Police Department and especially Officer Garland. She congratulated Officer Garland for his great work and asked Chief Harder to come forward at this time. Police Chief Harder accepted the award from the American Legion on Officer Garland’s behalf. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. B. Swearing In of Officer Mike Hanson. Police Chief Harder introduced newly hired Police Officer Mike Hanson to the City Council. He administered the oath of office to Officer Hanson and welcomed him to the Mounds View Police Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Officer Hanson introduced his family to the City Council and thanked them for the opportunity to work in this community. C. Presentation from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department – Benjamin Karp. Public Works Director Peterson reported Ramsey County had recently completed a North Regional Trail Master Plan and was seeking Council approval. He explained Benjamin Karp from Ramsey County was in attendance to provide the Council with further information on this plan. Benjamin Karp, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, provided the Council with a presentation on the North Regional Trail Master Plan. He reported the master plan would serve as a guiding document to identify long-term infrastructure and recreation improvements for the development of a park, trail or other resource. He discussed the project goals within the master plan and described the community engagement that occurred. In addition, approaches to reduce barriers had been identified within the master plan. The preferred concept plan was reviewed in detail with the Council and requested Council approval of the master plan. Council Member Meehlhause asked where the cross-country ski trails would be located. Mr. Karp reviewed the location of the new cross-country ski trails on the preferred concept plan. Mayor Mueller commented on the TCAAP portion of this project and questioned if the park plans for this property would move forward even though development has stalled. Mr. Karp indicated the park plans would be moving forward in a phased approach. Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Bergeron questioned what would be done at the “enhanced road crossing”. Mr. Karp stated overpasses and underpasses may be created, or signaled crosswalks in order to improve safety for pedestrians and bikers. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9119, Supporting an Amendment to the Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 9117, Approving a One Day Gambling Permit for Mounds View Police Foundation as part of the Mounds View Festival in the Park. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a one-day gambling permit for the Mounds View Police Foundation as part of the Mounds View Festival in the Park. He explained the Foundation was looking to host bingo at the Festival in order to raise funds for the Mounds View Police Department. Mayor Mueller thanked the Mounds View Police Foundation for their efforts on behalf of the Police Department. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9117, Approving a One Day Gambling Permit for Mounds View Police Foundation as part of the Mounds View Festival in the Park. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 956, Amending the Zoning Map for 8482, 8484, and 8486 Long Lake Road and Summary Publication. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would amend the Zoning Map for the properties at 8482, 8484 and 8486 Long Lake Road. He discussed the history of these properties and noted a rezoning accidently occurred. Staff provided further comment on the error that occurred and requested the Council approve the rezoning. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 956, Amending the Zoning Map for 8482, 8484, and 8486 Long Lake Road and Summary Publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Council Member Hull was not present for the roll call vote. Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 957, Updating Chapter 1000 of the Mounds View Municipal Code and Summary Publication. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance updating Chapter 1000 of the City Code. He reviewed the minor changes that were made to this portion of the code and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 957, Updating Chapter 1000 of the Mounds View Municipal Code and Summary Publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Meehlhause/Mueller. Council Member Hull was not present for the roll call vote. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Resolution 9118, Approving Pilot Trial of City Hall Hours of Operation. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a pilot trial of new City Hall hours of operation. He explained the new hours would assist the City in providing better customer service while also assisting the City with employee retention efforts. He stated three members of the administrative staff would be working on Fridays. He reported the new hours would begin on June 1st and would run through the end of August on a trial basis. Council Member Hull returned to the Council Chambers. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9118, Approving Pilot Trial of City Hall Hours of Operation. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9120, Approving Retirement Health Savings Plan Policy Revisions. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve revisions to the City’s Retirement Health Savings Plan Policy. He commented on the proposed changes that were made to the plan and recommended approval. Mayor Mueller asked if all three groups came to a consensus on this item. City Administrator Zikmund reported two groups supported the changes and one group chose not to make a change. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9120, Approving Retirement Health Savings Plan Policy Revisions. Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would meet on Tuesday, June 4th and the Festival in the Park Committee would meet on Tuesday, June 18th. She explained the Festival Committee was still seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s event. Council Member Meehlhause stated the Mounds View Lions Club held their annual garage sale two weeks ago. He thanked all who supported this event noting over $1,000 was raised from this event. Council Member Meehlhause reported he attended a Twin Cities Gateway meeting last week. He explained Steve Markuson’s contract had been extended to May 31, 2020. He noted hotel revenues for 2019 were doing quite well. Council Member Meehlhause commented he would be attending an NYFS Board meeting on Thursday, May 30th. He explained Cohen Tayler had been hired to assist with an executive search for Jerry Hromatka’s replacement. Council Member Bergeron reported he would be attending the North Suburban Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, June 6th. Mayor Mueller noted school would be out in early June. She encouraged residents to be mindful of children walking to and from neighborhood parks. She asked that residents consider making a donation to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf to assist with feeding children this summer. Mayor Mueller stated on Saturday, May 25th she had the privilege of serving troops at the River Center in St. Paul. She noted 1,200 families of servicemen and women were at this event. She noted mayors from 26 different cities assisted with this event. She thanked the local businesses that paid for these family members to Skype with loved ones in Kuwait. Mayor Mueller reported she would be attending a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting on Thursday, May 30th at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Mueller indicated she would be attending a Minnesota Women in Local Government meeting on Friday, May 31st at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Mueller thanked the City for setting aside training funds for the City Council and staff to attend the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in Duluth. B. Reports of Staff. Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Public Works Director Peterson reported his staff was busy training in the seasonal workers. He noted the YMCA park programs would begin in two weeks once school was out for the summer. He explained the City Hall/Police remodel bids would be opened on Friday. He indicated the Silver View Park parking lot was removed today. He commented further on the plans for this park along with the project timeline. Public Works Director Peterson reported the last 12 months have been the wettest in history. He understood the groundwater level was high. He indicated the City was already 6” over normal precipitation levels. He stated the City needs a long stretch of dry weather to dry things out. He commented on the progress that was being made at City Hall Park. City Administrator Zikmund updated the Council on the City’s compliance efforts with Tires N’More. City Administrator Zikmund explained he and Rayla Ewald would be traveling to Eden Prairie for a mediation session with a separated officer, per the officer’s request. City Administrator Zikmund reported the legislative session has completed and he was pleased to report LGA would continue. City Administrator Zikmund stated on Friday, June 7th the County Road I bridge would be brought down. City Administrator Zikmund reviewed the workshop agenda for Monday, June 3rd. The Council agreed to discuss the Charter Commission at this meeting. Mayor Mueller reported the City had three eagle scouts that would be recognized by the Council at a future meeting. Council Member Gunn reported the Scouts and the Lions would be cleaning up Mounds View Boulevard on Saturday, June 1st. Council Member Gunn stated on Saturday, June 8th the Mounds View Police Foundation would be hosting a hot dog/bake sale fundraiser at Von Hansen’s Meats from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Theresa Cermak commented on a drawing that was being sponsored by the Festival in the Park Committee where a queen-sized quilt would be given away. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 10, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Mounds View City Council May 28, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 7 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.