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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/08/12PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting August 12, 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, August 12, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Bergeron. To Approve the Monday, August 12, 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5.CONSENT AGENDA A.Approval of Minutes: July 22, 2019. B.Just and Correct Claims. C.Resolution 9148, Appointing Neil Hiatt to Vacant Maintenance Worker (Water) Position. D.Resolution 9149, Approving the Promotion of Hanna Kenow to Police Records/Evidence Technician. E.Resolution 9150, Approving the Promotion of Jennifer Nelson to Communication Technician/Recycling Coordinator/Receptionist. F.Resolution 9152, Authorizing Contract with CTV/North Suburban Cable to provide services for cable casting of meetings and video production. Council Member Meehlhause recognized Jennifer Nelson and Hanna Kenow for the fine work they were completing on behalf of the City. Mayor Mueller thanked Neil Hiatt for filling the vacant Water position within the Public Works Department. Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 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 None. 8.COUNCIL BUSINESS A.Resolution 9146, Authorizing the Dissolution of the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council authorize the Dissolution of the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. He explained this organization has been around for the past 10 years. He reported this group has met its mission and could therefore be dissolved. Council Member Gunn explained the City would receive a small distribution of assets from the I-35W Corridor Coalition after Mr. Benke was paid for his services. Mayor Mueller thanked Council Member Gunn for her service with this organization. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9146, Authorizing the Dissolution of the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B.Resolution 9147, Approving a Revision to the 2019 Fee Schedule by Adding an Engineering Plan Review Fee. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a revision to the 2019 Fee Schedule by adding an Engineering Plan Review Fee. He explained this fee would allow the City to recover costs for inspections being completed for engineering plans. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9147, Approving a Revision to the 2019 Fee Schedule by Adding an Engineering Plan Review Fee. Mayor Mueller stated it was her hope the engineering review would assist with addressing problems before they occur for residents constructing a shed or deck. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 C. Ordinance 962, First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Granting to CenterPoint Energy Resources, a Natural Gas Utility, A Delaware Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, a Nonexclusive Franchise to Construct, Operate, Repair and Maintain Facilities and Equipment for the Transportation, Distribution, Manufacture, and Sale of Gas Energy for Public and Private Use and to Use the Public Ways and Public Ground of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota, for Such Purposes; and Prescribing Certain Terms and Conditions Thereof. Finance Director Beer requested the Council grant CenterPoint Energy Resources a Nonexclusive Franchise to Construct, Operate, Repair and Maintain Facilities and Equipment for the Transportation, Distribution, Manufacture, and Sale of Gas Energy for Public and Private Use and to Use the Public Ways and Public Ground of the City of Mounds View. He reported this franchise with CenterPoint began in 1999. He noted the proposed franchise would allow CenterPoint to continue operating in Mounds View and the document would include a sunset provision. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 962, an Ordinance Granting to CenterPoint Energy Resources, a Natural Gas Utility, A Delaware Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, a Nonexclusive Franchise to Construct, Operate, Repair and Maintain Facilities and Equipment for the Transportation, Distribution, Manufacture, and Sale of Gas Energy for Public and Private Use and to Use the Public Ways and Public Ground of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota, for Such Purposes; and Prescribing Certain Terms and Conditions Thereof. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. Ordinance 965, First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 514 Relating to Lawful Gambling. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 514 relating to Lawful Gambling. He reviewed the proposed change within the Code language noting the Council was proposing to charge a 10% fee to those holding a charitable gambling license. Council Member Meehlhause requested the Council discuss the charities that should benefit from these dollars at a future worksession meeting. City Administrator Zikmund reported he would bring this item back to the Council for further discussion at the October worksession meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 965, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 514 Relating to Lawful Gambling. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9151, Approving the Purchase of One Police Replacement SUV. Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Police Chief Harder requested the Council approve the purchase of one Police replacement SUV. He explained the Police Department lost a squad car and was in need of a replacement. He discussed how vehicle costs would increase in 2020. For this reason, he recommended a replacement SUV be purchased from the State bid because it was immediately available. He noted much of the equipment could not be harvested out of the totaled vehicle which meant the new vehicle would have to be fully outfitted. He provided further comment on the expense of the SUV and recommended approval of the purchase. Mayor Mueller asked if this purchase would cut into the 2020 budget. Police Chief Harder explained this vehicle was purchased in 2019 and the Department would be receiving insurance proceeds. However, he anticipated there would be slight difference between the insurance proceeds and the final expense for the purchase. He noted he had originally planned to purchase two SUV’s in 2019 but only moved forward with the purchase of one vehicle. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9151, Approving the Purchase of One Police Replacement SUV. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F.Resolution 9153, Approving a Construction Contract with O’Neil Electric Inc. for the Bronson Lift Station Upgrades and SCADA Program Engineering Services with AE2S. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a Construction Contract with O’Neil Electric Inc. for the Bronson Lift Station upgrades and SCADA Program Engineering Services with AE2S. He explained the components at this lift station dated back to 1991. He commented further on the much-needed updates and recommended approval of the construction contract with AE2S. He reported the expense for this project would be covered by the Sanitary Sewer budget. Mayor Mueller asked how long this project would take to complete. Public Works Director Peterson estimated the project would take 30 days to complete. Council Member Meehlhause asked how many lift stations the City had. Public Works Director Peterson reported the City had two lift stations and commented further on the areas they served. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9153, Approving a Construction Contract with O’Neil Electric Inc. for the Bronson Lift Station Upgrades and SCADA Program Engineering Services with AE2S. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G.Resolution 9154, Approving Purchase and Installation of Electronic Locks at the City Hall Playground and Splash Pad Building. Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve purchase and installation of electronic locks at the City Hall playground and splash pad building. He explained the locks would be programmable and would alert staff if doors were ajar. Staff reviewed the bids for this project and recommended approval of the project. It was noted the expense for the electronic locks would be covered by the Special Projects Fund. Mayor Mueller questioned when this project would be completed. Public Works Director Peterson anticipated the work would be completed after Labor Day. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9154, Approving Purchase and Installation of Electronic Locks at the City Hall Playground and Splash Pad Building. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9.REPORTS A.Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Gunn invited all residents to attend Festival in the Park this weekend. She reviewed the events that had been planned for this year, which included a parade, dance, car show, bike race, music, K-9 demonstrations, fireworks and festivities at Silver View Park. Council Member Meehlhause reported he would no longer be serving on the Executive Committee for NYFS but noted he would be serving on the Finance Committee. Council Member Bergeron thanked everyone who hosted or attended a Night to Unite gathering on Tuesday, August 6th. He thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, Allina and the Irondale Band for their presence in the City at various events. Mayor Mueller commented on a barking dog situation that was addressed at a recent worksession meeting. Mayor Mueller reported she was looking forward to attending the Festival in the Park Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 13th where all final details would be wrapped up for this year’s event. She explained she was seeking volunteers to assist with setting up a tent for the car show on Friday, August 16th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. She encouraged all residents to attend this year’s Festival in the Park activities which were planned for Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th. B.Reports of Staff. Public Works Director Peterson reported the final lift was installed on Wooddale Drive. He commented the two new shelters at the splash pad would be installed later this week. He Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 explained the County continued their work on Long Lake Road and information on this project was available on Ramsey County’s webpage. Public Works Director Peterson indicated staff has received concerns regarding the amount of parking that was occurring on Edgewood Drive for people visiting the splash pad. He indicated the Council could consider eliminating parking on the east side of the street. Further discussion ensued regarding the parking situation surrounding the splash pad. The Council supported the elimination of parking on the east side of Edgewood. Public Works Director Peterson explained a portion of the playground equipment that was at City Hall Park would be relocated to Random Park. i. 1st and 2nd Quarter Police Report Police Chief Harder reviewed the 1st and 2nd Quarter Police report with the Council. He explained arrests and traffic stops were up given the fact the Mounds View Police Department now had a full-time traffic officer. He commented on the benefits of the VCET team’s intelligence. He discussed the numerous community outreach events the Police Department had scheduled and he thanked his officers for participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run. Mayor Mueller requested the 1st and 2nd Quarter Police reports be posted on the City’s website. Police Chief Harder explained this would be done and the information would be made available to the public. Mayor Mueller discussed how busy the department’s K-9 officers have been this year and commended each officer for their great work on behalf of the community. Police Chief Harder stated he was extremely proud of both of the department’s handlers and K-9’s. City Administrator Zikmund reported the Council would be holding a strategic planning retreat on Monday, August 19th at Random Park at 6:00 p.m. City Administrator Zikmund explained the comment period on the Tobacco 21 Ordinance would expire in two weeks, on August 20th. Theresa Cermak provided the Council with an update on the events the Police Foundation would be running at Festival in the Park. She explained this group would be in charge of bingo and other children’s games. She indicated she was still seeking volunteers to assist with Festival in the Park. She noted she would be retiring from the Festival in the Park Committee after 26 years of service to the community. The Council offered Ms. Cermak a round of applause and thanked her for her dedicated service to the City. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. Mounds View City Council August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 7 10. Next Council Work Session: Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Retreat: Monday, August 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Next EDA Meeting: Monday, August 26, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 26, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.