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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/07/08PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting July 8, 2019 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:38 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, July 8, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, July 8 , 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: June 24, 2019. B. Just and Correct Claims. Mayor Mueller stated she had several spelling corrections to the June 24, 2019 minutes that she would forward to staff. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob King, 7408 Silver Lake Road, commented on the police training that occurred at Skyline Motel. He explained this training was done in a highly professional manner with great attention to detail. He congratulated the Police Department for their efforts. He discussed the Crossroad Pointe development and encouraged the Council to communicate better with the public for large redevelopment projects. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Proclamation for Eagle Scouts from Troop 267 Jack Nugent and Scott Petty Mayor Mueller read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Jack Nugent and Scott Petty for achieving Eagle Scout status. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 960, Amending City Code, Chapter 1204, and the 2019 Fee Ordinance, related to Park Dedication Fees. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to Park Dedication Fees. He explained Park Dedication Fees were paid to the City for all new land that is developed and staff was recommending a flat fee be paid for residential development versus a percentage. He commented further on the proposed amendment and recommended introduction of the Ordinance. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 960, Amending City Code, Chapter 1204, and the 2019 Fee Ordinance, related to Park Dedication Fees. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 958, Amending the Zoning Map for 2390 and 2394 Mounds View Boulevard, and 2400 County Road H2. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt an ordinance amending the Zoning Map adjusting the zoning for the properties at 2390 and 2394 Mounds View Boulevard and 2400 County Road H2. He reported these lots were being rezoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Crossroad Pointe. Staff commented further on the proposed request and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 958, Amending the Zoning Map for 2390 and 2394 Mounds View Boulevard, and 2400 County Road H2 directing staff to publish an Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 959, Amending Section 1104.02, Subd 4(c) (Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit). Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council adopt an Ordinance amending City Code pertaining to minimum floor area per dwelling unit. He explained Crossroad Pointe was requesting to have studio apartments that were smaller than 630 square feet. He indicated the proposed amendment would allow for studio apartments that were 526 square feet in size. Staff commented further on the proposed Ordinance amendment and recommended approval. Council Member Meehlhause questioned when the original Ordinance was drafted. Community Development Director Sevald commented he was uncertain. Council Member Meehlhause stated he anticipated the Ordinance was quite dated and did not take into consideration studio apartments, but rather only one-bedroom apartments. Mayor Mueller explained she would like to see a requirement for certain amenities within an apartment complex if studio apartments were going to be offered. She indicated she had concerns for the future of this apartment complex and did not want to see it turned into low income or Section 8 housing. For this reason, she stated she would not be supporting this Ordinance amendment. Council Member Gunn commented she could support this Ordinance amendment moving forward but recommended the Council revisit this Ordinance in order to ensure all future apartment complexes have the proper amenities if proposing to construct small studio apartments. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 959, Amending Section 1104.02, Subd 4(c) (Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit) directing staff to publish an Ordinance summary. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Mueller) Motion carried. D. Resolution 9132, Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Residential Planned Unit Development of Crossroad Pointe (Tabled from June 24, 2019). Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Residential Planned Unit Development for Crossroad Pointe. He explained this item was tabled from the June 24th City Council meeting. He described the review process that was followed for PUD’s and CUP’s, highlighting the high-end finishes and amenities that would be included within the apartment building. Staff commented further on the CUP and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Mueller stated she appreciated how closely the developer was working with the City to meet the needs of the City while also addressing the concerns of the neighbors. She commented on the landscaping plan and explained she was happy to see the pollinator friendly plantings. Corey Garretts, Alliance Building Corporation, commented on the native grass plantings and suggested the native grasses in front of the resident units be altered. The Council supported this change to the landscaping plan. Mr. Garretts discussed the location of a major power line at the corner of the property and explained it would be difficult to place this line underground. He noted that it was his intention to have all services on the site be underground. The Council understood the major power line would remain above ground while all other services on the site would be placed underground. Mayor Mueller questioned how long it would take to construct the building. Jim Ellias, INH, thanked the Council for their time. He estimated it would take 16 to 17 months to construct the apartment complex. Mayor Mueller encouraged INH to start a waiting list for this apartment building. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9132, Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Residential Planned Unit Development of Crossroad Pointe. Council Member Meehlhause recommended the Highway 10 Overlay District name be changed to the Mounds View Boulevard Overlay District. Community Development Director Sevald explained he would make this change. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9133, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Crossroad Pointe Tabled from June 24, 2019). Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council approve a Preliminary Plat for Crossroad Pointe. He explained this item was tabled from the June 24th City Council meeting. He indicated this request would combine three lots into one lot for this development. He reported a portion of Greenfield Avenue would be vacated along with several private easements. Staff commented further on the proposed Preliminary Plat and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Mueller questioned how long it would take the developer to receive Rice Creek Watershed approval. Community Development Director Sevald stated he was uncertain, but noted the watershed district has been reviewing the matter for the past two to four weeks. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9133, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Crossroad Pointe. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9134, Authorize Stormwater Pipe Repairs at 8240 Sunnyside Road. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize stormwater pipe repairs at 8240 Sunnyside Road. He explained in June staff was notified of a problem with the pipe in this area and noted two sections were found to be sinking and in need of replacement. He reported two contractors were contacted and bids were received. Staff recommended the project proceed with the low bidder, which was submitted by Dave Perkins Contracting. Council Member Meehlhause asked if the street would have to be torn up. Public Works Director Peterson stated he hoped the street would not have to be torn up, only the curbing and boulevard area. Mayor Mueller requested staff post photos of the sinking site on the City’s website to inform residents on what had occurred. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9134, Authorize Stormwater Pipe Repairs at 8240 Sunnyside Road. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9135, Authorizing the Consulting Services for the Design and Construction for the 2020 Street Improvement Project. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the consulting services for the design and construction for the 2020 Street Improvement Project. He reviewed the streets included in this project and noted Stantec would be assisting the City with consulting services. The costs for the project were reviewed and staff recommended authorization for the consulting services. Council Member Meehlhause questioned how the gap in expenses would be covered. Public Works Director Peterson reported the balance for the engineering services would be paid out in 2020. Mayor Mueller questioned why staff had only received a quote from Stantec. Public Works Director Peterson reported Stantec really knows the City’s streets and infrastructure systems. He commented this resulted in costs being kept to a minimum for engineering fees. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9135, Authorizing the Consulting Services for the Design and Construction for the 2020 Street Improvement Project. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 9136, Approving No Parking on the West Side of Long Lake Road from County Road H to County Road H2, in Coordination of Road Improvements by Ramsey County. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve No Parking signs on the west side of Long Lake Road from County Road H to County Road H2 in coordination with road improvements being completed by Ramsey County. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9136, Approving No Parking on the West Side of Long Lake Road from County Road H to County Road H2, in Coordination of Road Improvements by Ramsey County. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn reported the Mounds View Police Foundation would be meeting on Tuesday, July 9th at 4:30 p.m. She indicated the Police Foundation would be having a hot dog and brat cook out at Von Hansen’s on Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Council Member Gunn explained the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th at the Community Center Council Member Gunn stated on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th a little league baseball tournament would be held at Silver View Park and City Hall Park. Council Member Gunn reported on Saturday, August 3rd a Night to Unite Pre-Party would be held at City Hall Park from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. She explained Night to Unite would be held on Tuesday, August 6th. She encouraged residents to register their neighborhood parties with the Police Department. Council Member Meehlhause stated a case manager has begun working at NYFS with the five police departments. Council Member Meehlhause commented on Tuesday, July 16th he would be attending a Twin Cities Gateway Board meeting at Moe’s in Mounds View. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Vanessa VanAlstine for her dedicated service to the City of Mounds View and wished her all the best in retirement. Mayor Mueller reported on Monday, July 15th at 3:30 p.m. she would be attending a Five Mayors meeting with City Administrator Zikmund. Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting July 8, 2019 Page 7 Mayor Mueller commented on a response she received from the City of Virginia Beach and encouraged Council Member Bergeron to read the response in full for the record. Mayor Mueller stated Mounds View had a high-speed police chase yesterday during the evening hours. She explained numerous squads were involved. She commended K-9 Grizz for assisting with bringing the suspect in. She indicated an officer and the suspect were recovering at this time. B.Reports of Staff. Public Works Director Peterson updated the Council on the street project noting the Fire Department and Silver View Park parking lots were completed. He explained the City Hall remodel work would begin in mid-August and would take six weeks to complete. He commented some of the splash pad fixtures were completed today. Public Works Director Peterson indicated he had received zero interest from the public regarding volunteers to assist with planning Veterans Memorial Park. He requested this issue be referred to the Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission. The Council supported this recommendation. Public Works Director Peterson commented he received interest from two residents and two Council Members to assist with the GreenStep Cities program. Council Member Gunn supported staff moving forward with this program with the resident volunteers. Finance Director Beer thanked Vanessa VanAlstine for all of her efforts on behalf of the City. The Council offered Vanessa a round of applause. City Administrator Zikmund stated Bridget from the New Brighton Bulletin would be writing a story on the pollinator gardens at City Hall. City Administrator Zikmund provided the Council with a draft of the letter that would be sent to the Judge within the Second Judicial District, regarding the Charter Commission members. He noted he drafted the letter and it was reviewed by City Attorney Scott Riggs. He recommended a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Second Judicial District Judge and Charter Commission once finalized. He asked for a response or comments from the Council regarding the letter. The Council supported the letter as drafted by staff. Mayor Mueller noted the next meeting of the Charter Commission, with Brandon Clausen acting as the Chair would be on Tuesday, July 16th. City Administrator Zikmund reported he attended a Metro Cities meeting today that focused on Government and Transportation. Mounds View City Council July 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 8 City Administrator Zikmund commented further on the high-speed chase that occurred in Mounds View and stated he was very proud of the great work conducted by the officers involved. He thanked the City Council for supporting the Police Department having a K-9 unit. Council Member Bergeron thanked the Police Department as well for a job well done. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next EDA Meeting: Monday, July 22, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, July 22, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.