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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2019/09/09PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting September 9, 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, September 9, 2019, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Approve the Monday, September 9, 2019, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: August 26, 2019. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9162, Authorizing Training Travel Out of State, City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, HR Coordinator. D. Resolution 9163, Approving Bohmert to Vacant Maintenance Worker Position. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Charitable Gambling – Discussion. Mounds View City Council September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 2 Community Development Director Sevald discussed City Code pertaining to charitable gambling. He noted an individual has suggested locating a bingo hall from Arden Hills to Mounds View and City Code does not address this use. He questioned if the Council viewed bingo halls as a commercial recreational use. If this were the case, staff noted the bingo hall would be allowed but would require a charitable gambling license. Council Member Meehlhause supported the Council discussing this possibility further. Council Member Bergeron requested staff discuss this matter further with the City Attorney to see if bingo halls were considered charitable gambling organizations. Council consensus was to discuss the possibility of a bingo hall in Mounds View further at the October worksession meeting. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 963, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Pointe Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View and Ordering Summary Publication. ROLL CALL VOTE. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would continue a franchise fee with Center Pointe Energy for natural gas operations in the City of Mounds View. He reviewed the sunset provision that was approved within Xcel Energy franchise and requested the Council approve the sunset provision for the Center Pointe Energy franchise. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 963, an Ordinance Continuing a Franchise Fee on Center Pointe Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View and Ordering Summary Publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 965, Vacating Portions of Greenfield Avenue Right-of-Way and Easements, as part of Crossroad Pointe. Community Development Director Sevald requested the Council introduce an Ordinance that would vacate portions of Greenfield Avenue right-of-way and easements as part of the Crossroad Pointe development. He discussed the location of this development as being the south corner of Mounds View City Council September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H2. He reported a portion of Greenfield Avenue and easements were being proposed to be vacated as part of this project. Staff reviewed the location of the proposed hammerhead and recommended introduction of the Ordinance. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 965, Vacating Portions of Greenfield Avenue Right-of-Way and Easements, as part of Crossroad Pointe. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9160, Adopting a Preliminary Levy and General Fund Budget for 2020. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt a preliminary levy and general fund budget for 2020. He reported by State law the Council had to approve a preliminary levy by September 30th. He reviewed the proposed preliminary levy with the Council stating the 2020 budget relied less on LGA and the levy reduction portion of the general fund. He commented a General Fund base levy increase of 4.2% with an overall levy increase of 4.63% was being proposed at this time and recommended approval of the preliminary levy. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9160, Adopting a Preliminary Levy and General Fund Budget for 2020. Council Member Hull stated he would like to see the levy increase reduced to 3.2% with the City using $54,000 from the unassigned fund balance to assist with covering this reduction. He explained he would like to see the levy reduced given the fact the County would be having a 5% increase in their levy. AMENDMENT MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Mueller. To Recommend the Levy Increase be Reduced to 3.2% with the City using $54,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to cover the Reduction. Mayor Mueller stated she supported the proposed amendment given the increases being proposed by the County and School District. Council Member Gunn explained she appreciated the proposed amendment, but questioned what would happen if the County levy were not approved. She suggested the levy remain at 4.2% and that it be lowered to 3.2% if the levy were approved. Council Member Bergeron and Council Member Meehlhause supported this recommendation. Ayes – 2 Nays – 3 (Bergeron, Gunn, Meehlhause) Amendment failed. Mayor Mueller called for a vote on the original motion on the floor. Mounds View City Council September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Mueller) Motion carried. D. Resolution 9161, Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy Request and Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Finance Director Beer requested the Council approve a preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy and general fund budget for 2020. He explained the EDA has requested a levy of $100,000 to assist with economic development in the City of Mounds View. He reported this was the same amount levied in the previous year. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9161, Approving the Preliminary EDA Property Tax Levy Request and Budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 9164, Authorizing a Refunding of Conduit Debt on Behalf of Apple Tree Dental. Finance Director Beer requested the Council authorize a refunding of conduit debt on behalf of Apple Tree Dental. It was noted the expense of the refunding would be covered by Apple Tree Dental and the City would not be liable for the debt. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9164, Authorizing a Refunding of Conduit Debt on Behalf of Apple Tree Dental. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Second Reading Ordinance 961, Amending Chapter 500 Section 512 Tobacco Products and Ordering Summary Publication. T-21. ROLL CALL VOTE. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 500 Section 512 regarding the legal sale age for tobacco products and ordering a summary publication. He reported on Monday, August 26th the Council introduced this Ordinance. He explained the City Attorney had reviewed the Ordinance and recommended approval. Mayor Mueller opened the meeting for public comment. Casey Cable, 2221 County Road H2, thanked the Council for addressing this matter and for changing the purchase age for tobacco in Mounds View to 21. She reported this was a step in the right direction for youth in Mounds View. Mayor Mueller commented the Council may need to revisit Subdivision 12 which addresses how close tobacco establishments can be to each other. Mounds View City Council September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Gunn. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 961, Amending Chapter 500 Section 512 Tobacco Products and Ordering Summary Publication. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9158, Recommending Appointment to Charter Commission. Assistant City Administrator Beeman requested the Council adopt a Resolution recommending an appointment to the Charter Commission. He suggested the Council review the applications and make a recommendation regarding the Charter Commission vacancy. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9158, Recommending the Appointment of Robert King to Charter Commission. Mayor Mueller supported the appointment of Robert King given the fact he was the first individual that stepped forward to submit an application. Council Member Gunn encouraged the other individuals that submitted an appointment for the Charter Commission to consider volunteering on another City Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Hull reviewed the 2nd quarter police report with the Council and noted traffic stops were up considerably. He explained the Police Department’s additional officer was making a difference. Council Member Bergeron stated last Thursday, September 5th he attended a North Suburban Cable Commission meeting where the group discussed the 2020 budget and FCC regulations. Council Member Bergeron noted he would be taking in a webinar on Open Meeting Laws later this week. Council Member Meehlhause reported the Mounds View Business Council would be meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 7:30 a.m. at the Mermaid. Council Member Meehlhause stated on Saturday, September 14th the SBM Fire Department would be having their 75 Year Anniversary Celebration at the National Sports Center in Blaine. Council Member Meehlhause commented on Tuesday, September 17th he would be attending a Twin Cities Gateway Board meeting where the 2020 budget would be discussed. Mounds View City Council September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 6 Council Member Meehlhause explained the Festival in the Park Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, September 17th. Mayor Mueller reported the next Minnesota Women in Government Presents Program would be held on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the League of Minnesota Cities offices in the St. Croix Room. Council Member Meehlhause stated the YMCA Advisory Committee met today and he was pleased to report revenues were up from last year. He noted the YMCA’s Youth in Government program was seeking members at this time. Council Member Gunn reported the Community Service Fair would be held on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause commented last Tuesday the Skyline Motel was burned to the ground. He stated he looked forward to this site being redeveloped. Council Member Bergeron indicated he was pleased by all of the training that occurred at the Skyline Motel prior to the building being burned. B. Reports of Staff. Finance Director Beer discussed the proposed $12 million school district operating levy. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, October 7, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, September 23, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.